Have you noticed that the Internet has become slower, or do you suspect that outsiders have connected to your Wi-Fi? Xiaomi devices — whether it's a Mi Router router, a smartphone with Internet distribution or a smart speaker — make it easy to track all the connected users. But where exactly do you look at this list and how do you distinguish your gadgets from others?
In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can check, from standard menus in MIUI to hidden features in the Mi Home app, how to not only see devices, but also block unwanted guests, set up notifications for new connections, and even track activity history. And for routers owners Xiaomi has a separate section with advanced security settings.
Important: The methods differ depending on whether you check the hotspot on your smartphone (mobile hotspot) or the Xiaomi router (for example, Mi Router 4A, AX3600 or Redmi Router).
1. How to check connected devices on a Xiaomi smartphone (mobile hotspot)
If you share the Internet from your smartphone ("Access Point" or "Modem Mode"), the list of connected devices is hidden deeper than in routers. MIUI does not have a direct section with active customers, but there are workarounds.
The fastest way is to use a hidden traffic statistics menu.
- Open Settings → SIM- Maps and Mobile Networks → Access Point.
- Activate the distribution (if it is turned off) and click on the Access Point Settings.
- Scroll down to Connected Devices, and you’ll see the number of active customers (but not their names!).
To see device names and MAC- addresses, you need a third-party app. We recommend Fing or NetScan (available on Google Play), these utilities scan the local network and show all connected gadgets, even if they are hidden in the MIUI settings.
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If an unknown device with a name like "android_1234" or "iPhone-5s" appears on the list of connected devices, this could be a sign of a neighbor's connection. Check the device's MAC- address, which is unique to each gadget.
⚠️ Warning: Some versions of MIUI (e.g., MIUI 14 for Redmi Note 12) may not have a connected device partition at all. This is a firmware restriction, so use third-party network scanners.
2. View connected devices on the Xiaomi router via Mi Home
For Xiaomi routers (Mi Router 4C, AX6000, Redmi Router AC2100, etc.), the official way of checking is through the Mi Home application. This is a universal tool that shows not only active connections, but also the history of network usage.
Step instructions:
- Open Mi Home and select your router from the list of devices.
- Go to the Wi-Fi tab (or the Network in new versions of the application).
- Click on Connected Devices – here you will see a full list with names, MAC- addresses and current data rate.
On this menu you can:
- 🔍 View connection details (first connection time, amount of downloaded data).
- 🚫 Lock the device with one tap (the function "Disable access").
- 🔔 Set up notifications for new connections (in Router Settings → Security).
- 📊 Export the list in CSV format for analysis (useful for finding "extra" gadgets).
If an unknown device appears in the list, check it by MAC- address through services like MAC Vendors – this will help determine the manufacturer of the gadget (for example, Apple, Samsung or Xiaomi).
3. Alternative methods: via the router's web interface
Not everyone knows that Xiaomi routers have a hidden web interface, similar to the control panels of TP-Link or ASUS. Through it you can get advanced information about the network, including connected devices.
How to get in:
- Connect to your router’s Wi-Fi.
- Open your browser and enter 192.168.31.1 (or miwifi.com for some models).
- Log in (login and password from the router, by default - admin/ password from the sticker on the device).
- Go to Devices or DHCP- Clients.
The web interface has features that are not available in Mi Home:
- 🔗 Associating MAC- addresses to IP (useful for static addresses).
- ⏱️ Restricting access time for individual devices (e.g., children's gadgets).
- 📈 Charts of traffic usage for each device.
⚠️ Warning: In some Xiaomi router firmware (especially Chinese versions), the web interface may be in Chinese. To change the language, add?lang=ru to the address bar (example: 192.168.31.1?lang=ru).
How to reset the password of the web interface, if you forgot?
4. How to distinguish your devices from others: practical tips
Even if you see a list of connected devices, it's not always easy to know which ones are yours and which are outsiders. Here are the proven ways to identify:
| Sign. | Your device. | Alien device |
|---|---|---|
| Name on the net | Contains your nickname (e.g., "iPhone_Ivan") or model (e.g., "Redmi_Note_11"). | Common name: android_1234, Desktop-PC or Unknown. |
| MAC-address | Coincides with the address specified in the settings of your gadget (see Settings → About phone → General information). | Unknown address not linked to your devices. |
| Time to connect | It is connected regularly (for example, every day at the same time). | It appears sporadically, often at night or in your absence. |
| Manufacturer | Coincides with the brands of your gadgets (for example, Xiaomi, Apple, Samsung). | An unknown brand or device from a manufacturer you don’t have (like Huawei if you only have Xiaomi). |
If you find a suspicious device, don't rush to lock it, it could be your guests' gadget or a smart device (like the Xiaomi Smart Camera or Roborock) that plugged in automatically.
- 📱 List of their devices in the Mi Home (Device tab).
- 🔌 Smart sockets, light bulbs and sensors — they're also displayed on the network.
- 🎮 Game consoles or TV consoles (e.g., Xiaomi Mi Box).
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If a device with a MAC- address starting at 78:11:DC, B4:FB:E4 or DC:A6:32 appears on your network, it is highly likely a Xiaomi gadget (such as a smart light bulb or sensor).
5. How to block unwanted devices: step-by-step instructions
If you are sure that an outsider has connected to your network, you need to block it.
For Xiaomi routers (via Mi Home):
- Open Mi Home → Select router → Wi-Fi → Connected devices
- Find a suspicious device and tap it.
- Select Disable Access (or Block in English).
For Xiaomi routers (via web interface):
- Go to the control panel at 192.168.31.1.
- Go to Security → Access Control.
- Add the MAC- address of the unwanted device to the blacklist.
For mobile access point on a smartphone:
Unfortunately, MIUI doesn't have a MAC lock function, but you can:
- 🔄 Change the password from the access point (all devices will turn off and you will have to reconnect yours).
- 🔒 Disable the access point and use it only when necessary.
- 🛡️ Install a firewall application (e.g., NetGuard) to restrict network access for unknown devices.
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6 Additional security measures for Xiaomi network
Simply locking suspicious devices isn’t enough to fully protect you, here are 5 advanced settings to help prevent unauthorized access:
- Turn on the filtration by MAC-In the router web interface (192.168.31.1) go to Security → Filter MAC And just whitelist your devices, and that will block all the other gadgets, even if they know the password.
- By default, many Xiaomi routers have a simple password (such as admin or the last 8 characters from the sticker). Go to Settings → Account and set a complex password (at least 12 characters with numbers and letters).
- Turn off WPS WPS is vulnerable to hacking. In the router's web interface, go to Wi-Fi → WPS settings and deactivate it.
- Turn on the guest network If you have frequent visitors, create a separate network for them. In Mi Home, this is done in the Wi-Fi → Guest network. Guests will not be able to access your local devices (printers, NAS, etc.).
- Update the router's firmware Outdated versions of the software contain vulnerabilities. Check for updates in Mi Home. → Firmware update.
⚠️ Warning: If you use a Xiaomi router with Chinese firmware (for example, purchased on AliExpress without a global version), some security features may not be available, in which case we recommend flashing the device to a global or alternative firmware (for example, OpenWRT).
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To check if your neighbors are connecting to your network when you are not at home, set notifications on Mi Home for new devices. To do this, go to Router Settings → Security → Connection Notifications and activate the option.
7. Frequent problems and their solutions
When you try to view connected devices, Xiaomi users encounter common errors.
Problem 1: Mi Home does not display connected devices.
- 🔹 Solution: Update the Mi Home app to the latest version.
- 🔹 Solution: Reconnect the router to your Xiaomi account (in the router settings, click Unplug the device, then add it again).
- 🔹 Solution: Check if you are connected to the same network as the router (sometimes Mi Home doesn’t show data when connected via mobile internet).
Problem 2: I can't access the router's web interface (192.168.31.1 won't open).
- 🔹 Solution: Check that you are connected to a Wi-Fi router, not a mobile network.
- 🔹 Solution: Try an alternative address: miwifi.com or 192.168.0.1 (for some models).
- 🔹 Solution: Disable VPN or proxies – they can block access to the local network.
Problem 3: The list of connected devices appears "ghost" gadgets (which have not been used for a long time).
- 🔹 Solution: This can be cache DHCP. Reboot the router (button on the case or via Mi Home).
- 🔹 Solution: In the router’s web interface, find the DHCP → Rental List and clear it.
If, after all the manipulations, unknown devices with MAC- addresses starting with 00:00:00, FF:FF:FF or 00:50:C2 remain on the network, these may be virtual adapters (e.g., from VPN or virtual machines).