Smart tech owners often face situations where the device starts to malfunction, freezes or refuses to connect to the home network. In the case of the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum G1, such problems can occur due to software failures or data accumulation errors. Full system zeroing, or Hard Reset, is the most effective way to return the gadget to a factory state and eliminate most software errors.
The reset procedure does not require any special equipment or in-depth knowledge of electronics. However, it is important to understand that returning to factory settings will completely delete all user data, including room maps, cleaning schedules and Wi-Fi settings. Once you complete the procedure, you will have to reconfigure the device through the Mi Home mobile application.
Before taking action, make sure that the battery is sufficiently charged. Interrupting the reset process due to battery discharge can lead to irreversible damage to the firmware. Make sure that the vacuum cleaner is installed on the charging station or its battery is charged at least 60% to ensure that all system operations are successfully completed.
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A full reset removes all cards and settings, so after the procedure, you will need to re-assign the device to the account.
Preparation of the device for the discharge procedure
The first step is to physically prepare the robot vacuum cleaner. Find the top cover of the device where the main control elements are located. You will need access to the control buttons, as they are used to activate the recovery mode. Make sure that the vacuum cleaner is on a level surface away from stairs or the edges of furniture.
Check the condition of the sensors and wheels. Sometimes, to successfully start the reset procedure, the system requires that the obstacle sensors are not closed by foreign objects.
It's also worth checking the firmware version if the device still responds to commands. Although the reset itself will return the factory version of the software, understanding the current situation will help in further diagnosis. If the robot is completely "dead" and does not respond to pressing, move to the next section, which describes the method of forced reboot.
- 🔋 Make sure that the battery charge is at least 50-60% safe-operation.
- 🧹 Clean the dust container and rinse the filters so that after resetting the device is ready to work.
- 📶 Write down the password from your Wi-Fi network, as after resetting you will need to re-enter the data to connect.
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Before reset, take a picture of the current cleaning schedule settings in the app if you have a complicated schedule that you don't want to recreate manually.
Method of hardware reset via control buttons
The main way to zero out the Xiaomi G1 is to use a combination of buttons on the device body, which works even when the software interface is not available. Find two main buttons on the top panel: one to turn on power and one to return to base or start cleaning.
To activate the recovery mode, you need to simultaneously press both of these buttons, hold them for a long time — usually the process takes 10 to 15 seconds, at which point the system reads the signal that the user wants to perform a deep reset configuration.
⚠️ Warning: Do not release the buttons immediately after the sound appears. Hold them until you hear a voice confirmation or a characteristic beep indicating the beginning of the reboot process.
Once you hear a message about the start of the reset or see the lights flashing in a certain mode, release the buttons. The device will begin the initialization procedure, which can take several minutes, during which time the robot can make various sounds, and the lights can change color — this is normal behavior of the system.
☑️ Checklist of hardware reset
Resetting the Wi-Fi module settings
Often users are looking for a way to reset the settings to reconnect the robot to a new network or router. In the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum G1 model, there is a separate procedure for resetting the network module, which does not affect the rest of the system settings, unless it is necessary.
Press and hold the back button to base (usually marked by the house symbol) for 5-7 seconds. You will hear a voice message that the Wi-Fi is reset, and the network indicator will flash quickly. This puts the device in pairing mode, allowing you to add it as new in the Mi Home application.
If your goal is a full Hard Reset, then simply resetting Wi-Fi is not enough, and you should use the button combination described in the previous one!
Slice the partition, or delete the device through the application before re-binding. Delete through the application ensures that there is no conflicting data about your device on Xiaomi servers.
| Action. | Duration of pressing | The result | Sound signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi reset | 5-7 seconds | Interconnection mode | "Wi-Fi dropped." |
| Full reset (Hard Reset) | 10-15 seconds | Factory settings | Specific sound/melody |
| Short press | 1 second | On/off | Standard squeak |
What to do if the buttons don’t work?
Delete the device through the Mi Home app
The software method of zeroing connections is a must if you plan to sell the device or transfer it to another user. Even after a hardware reset, the cloud account may retain access rights. Open the Mi Home app on your smartphone and go to the device profile.
In the top right corner of the screen, find a three-dot icon or a gear that indicates settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu, where the red button "Delete Device" or "Unbind" is usually located. Pressing this button breaks the link between the vacuum cleaner serial number and your account.
After removing the device from the application, it is also recommended to clear the cache of the application itself, which will help avoid errors when trying to add the robot vacuum cleaner again. Go to the smartphone settings, find the Mi Home application in the list of installed programs and select the option to clean the cache.
- 📱 Open the Mi Home app and wait for the full list of devices to load.
- 🗑️ Choose your robot vacuum cleaner G1 and go to the menu of additional settings.
- 🔓 Press the delete button and confirm the action by entering a password or fingerprint.
Post-reset diagnosis
Once the zeroing procedure is complete, the device may behave differently than the user is used to. At the first time after switching on, the Xiaomi G1 robot vacuum cleaner will conduct self-diagnosis of the sensors and calibration of the gyroscope, at which point it can move chaoticly or make circular movements - this is a normal situation.
One of the common problems is refusing to connect to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network. This model, like most Xiaomi smart home devices, works exclusively in the 2.4GHz band. If your router broadcasts networks with the same name (SSID) for both bands, try temporarily splitting them in the router settings or creating a guest network only for 2.4GHz.
⚠️ Note: If after reset, the robot reports a laser rangefinder error (LDS), Try to gently twist the rangefinder turret with your finger to make sure it's not jammed.
It is also important to check if the firmware has updated automatically after connecting to the network. The factory version of the software may contain bugs that have been fixed in newer releases. Go to the device settings in the application and check for updates. If the update does not happen automatically, try to initiate it manually.
Recommendations for further operation
To avoid the need to reset the system in the future, a few simple rules of operation should be followed: regularly clean the main brush from wound hair and animal fur, as engine locking often leads to system errors and freezes.
The deep discharge of lithium-ion batteries damages their chemical structure and can lead to unstable operation of the control electronics. If you do not plan to use the vacuum cleaner for a long time, charge it to 60-70% and store it in a cool place.
Periodically check the virtual walls and no-go zones in the application. Sometimes, after updating the software or network failures, the coordinates of these zones can get lost, which will lead to the fact that the robot will ignore the restrictions or, on the contrary, will not remove the desired areas. Correctly configuring the maps ensures the efficient operation of navigation algorithms.
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Regular maintenance of mechanical parts (brushes, wheels, sensors) reduces the probability of software failures by 80%.