Have you bought a Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum, Viomi or Dreame robot vacuum cleaner but don’t understand what it says in English? Voice prompts help diagnose problems, report cleaning status or warn of errors — but only if you know their meaning. In this article, we’ve compiled all possible phrases of Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners (including models with Mi Home and Xiaomi Home support), translated them into Russian and explained what to do in each case.
The feature of voice messages is that they depend on the firmware version, the device model and even regional settings. For example, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro can pronounce phrases differently than the DreameBot L10 Pro, although both work on the same platform. We took these nuances into account and indicated which models are relevant to these or other messages, and you will learn how to turn off voice, change the language or add a Russian-language package (if this is supported by your model).
If your vacuum cleaner is making audible signals but not talking, the problem could be the settings of the app or the firmware itself, and at the end of the article, there's an FAQ that addresses some of the most common issues, including resetting your voice to factory settings.
Why does Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaner speak English, not Russian?
Most Xiaomi models (especially budget or released before 2022) are set to English voice pack by default.
- 🌍 Regional restrictions: The manufacturer makes firmware devices for specific markets, for example, models for Europe often have English and German, and for Asia - Chinese and Korean.
- 📦 Absence of Russian-language package: Not all vacuum cleaners support Russian at the firmware level. Even if the Mi Home has a Russian interface, voice prompts can remain in English.
- 🔄 Firmware updates: After an update, the language may be reset to English if Xiaomi servers do not recognize your region as Russian-speaking.
There are exceptions: new models like Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra or DreameBot X30 Ultra often support Russian out of the box. You can check this in the settings of the Mi Home application → Device → Voice settings. If there is no option, you will either have to put up with English or install custom firmware (which deprives you of warranty).
⚠️ Note: Some users try to change the language by changing the region in the Mi Account (for example, to Russia or Kazakhstan), this can lead to loss of functionality, for example, disabling Xiaomi servers for your device. It is better to use official methods or to appeal for support.
The only Xiaomi model with full support for Russian voice at the firmware level (as of 2026) is the DreameBot D9 Max. The rest require manual download of audio files.
Decoding voice phrases robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: English → Russian
Below is a table with all the standard phrases that can be pronounced by robot vacuum cleaners Xiaomi, Viomi and Dreame. We have broken them into categories by situation: start cleaning, errors, completion of work, etc. If your model says something different, check the firmware version in Mi Home → About the device.
| Situation | A phrase in English | Translation into Russian | What do you do? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting cleaning | Starting cleaning | Starting cleaning. | The vacuum cleaner is ready to go. Make sure there are no small objects on the floor. |
| Pause | Cleaning paused | Cleaning suspended | Check if the wheels or brushes are locked. Press the Play button to continue. |
| Mistake. | Side brush stuck | Side brush blocked. | Clean the side brush of hair and debris, replace it if necessary. |
| Charging. | Going to charge | Next charge. | Make sure the dock is connected to the network and not blocked. |
| Completion | Cleaning completed | Cleaning complete. | The vacuum cleaner is back at base, clear the garbage can. |
The full list of phrases for your model can be found in the user manual (Voice Prompts section). If the vacuum cleaner says a phrase that is not in the table, it is likely a custom firmware or system error, in which case resetting to factory settings (Mi Home → Settings → Reset) will help.
How to turn off the voice of the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi (or make it quieter)
If English phrases are annoying or disturbing (e.g. at night), the voice can be turned off completely or reduced in volume.
- 🔇 Through the Mi Home app: Open your device in Mi Home. Go to Settings → Voice prompts. Move the Volume slider to a minimum or turn off the Voice Prompts option.
- 🎛️ Through buttons on the body (for some models): Press the Home button for 5 seconds until the signal sounds.
- 🔧 Through firmware (advanced method): Use ADB-commands or custom firmware like Valetudo for complete deletion of audio files!