How to add a room to the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi Mi: from map to virtual zones

Xiaomi Mi vacuum cleaners have long since ceased to be simple cleaning assistants — they have become smart assistants able to navigate space, remember the layout of the apartment and even distinguish rooms. But to make the device work as efficiently as possible, it needs to be properly set up. One of the key functions is the separation of space into rooms, which allows the vacuum cleaner to clean selectively, avoid restricted areas and optimize the route.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to add rooms to the Xiaomi Mi robot vacuum cleaner (including Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite and others with laser navigation support). You will learn how to create a map of a room, divide it into zones, configure virtual walls and even automate cleaning on a schedule.

Preparation: What you need to add rooms

Before you start setting up, make sure your Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner supports mapping. This is only possible on models with a laser rangefinder (LDS) or chambers for 3D-If your device is equipped with only a gyroscope or bumper sensors (as in the budget Mi Robot Vacuum series). 1S Mi Robot Vacuum E10), The creation of a map with rooms will not be available.

Also check:

• 📱 Mi Home or Xiaomi Home (version no lower than 6.0, updated via App Store or Google Play).

⚠️ Note: If the robot has previously created a map, but it is kept curved (for example, the walls overlapped), be sure to delete it before a new scan. → Map settings → Delete the map.

If everything is ready, you can proceed to the most important thing - to create a basic map of the room, without which the addition of rooms is impossible.

Step 1: Creating a room map

So in order for a robot to divide the space into rooms, it first needs to build an accurate map.

1. Place the robot vacuum cleaner at the charging station (this will be the reference point).
2. Open the Mi Home app, select your device and click the Map.

The scan time depends on the area of the apartment:

• 🏠 Up to 50 m2 - 5-10 minutes.
• 🏢 50–100 m2 – 15–25 minutes.
• 🏭 More than 100 m2 – up to 40 minutes (may be errors, it is better to divide into several cards).

Once the scan is complete, the map will automatically be saved, and if the robot has missed any areas (such as closed doors), add them manually:

1. Click on the map and select Edit.
2. Use the Add Wall tool to draw the missing partitions.
3. Save the changes.

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi Mi robot shows the map upside down or mirrored after scanning, check the map orientation settings in the edit menu. Sometimes rebooting the device helps (hold the power button for 10 seconds).

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For a more accurate map, open all the doors in the apartment before scanning – this will help the robot correctly determine the passages between the rooms.

Step 2: Divide the map into rooms

Once the base card is ready, you can start zoning.

1. Open the saved map in the Mi Home app.
2. Click Edit the map (or the card settings) → Separate rooms according to the version of the software).
3. Select the Add room tool (usually marked with a plus icon in the square).
4. Range the boundaries of the room with your finger, following the contours of the walls, and the app will automatically close the polygon.
5. Assign a room name (for example, "Living room", "Kitchen", "Bedroom").
6. Repeat the steps for all rooms.

Some models (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro) support automatic room division by AI algorithm.

• 🤖 Robot will offer zoning options after 2-3 cleaning.
• 📊 You can confirm or adjust the boundaries.

If the room boundaries are overlapping or the robot has misidentified the passageways, use the "Separate Rooms" tool.

• 🔪 Cut one large room into two.
• 🧩 Combine two small rooms into one.
• 📏 Correcting the curves.

Correctness of room names|No wall overlays|Correct position of the doors|Save Changes in the Cloud-->

Step 3: Set up virtual walls and forbidden areas

Adding rooms is only half the battle, and so that the robot doesn't go into unwanted places, like a cat bowl or a long-pile carpet, you need to set up virtual walls and zones.

For this:

1. Open the map in the Mi Home app.
2. Click Add (or Edit) → Virtual walls/zones).
3. Select the type of restriction: 🚧 A virtual wall is a straight line that a robot cannot cross. 🟥 Prohibited area – a rectangular or circular area for blocking. 🔄 Cleaning area – the area that the robot will clean.

Draw the zone on the map and save it.

Examples of use:

• 🐶 Virtual wall at the door to the nursery (so that the robot does not wake the child).
• 🚫 The forbidden area around pet food.
• 🧺 Cleaning area under the sofa (if the robot usually misses it).

⚠️ Warning: Virtual walls don't work without the Internet -- the robot downloads the map from Xiaomi servers every time it starts. If Wi-Fi goes off, all restrictions are reset. To avoid this, use physical magnetic tapes (sold separately).

Some models (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro) can set time zones, such as banning kitchen cleaning from 12:00 to 14:00 when cooking.

1. Set aside the no-go zone.
2. Press the schedule.
3. Specify the days and times of the restriction.

Step 4: Set up a room cleaning schedule

One of the great benefits of zoning is that you can selectively clean, for example, you can program a robot to clean the hallway and kitchen every day, and clean the bedroom once a week.

To set up the schedule:

1. Open the map in the Mi Home app.
2. Click Schedule (or Automation in new versions).
3. Select Add Schedule.
4. Specify the days and times of cleaning.
5. In the Cleaning Zones section, mark the desired rooms (or eliminate unnecessary ones).
6. Set up additional parameters: 🧹 Cleaning mode (quiet, standard, intensive). 💧 Wet cleaning (if supported). 🔄 Number of passes (1 or 2 times).

Save the task.

Example of optimal schedule:

If you need to clean a particular room once without creating a schedule:

1. Open the map.
2. Set aside the desired room (stamp it).
3. Click Clean up here.
4. Select the mode and confirm the launch.

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi Mi robot does not start cleaning on schedule, check: Wi-Fi connection (the robot must be online). Charge level (less than 20% - cleaning will be canceled).

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The more accurate the map and the boundaries of the rooms, the more efficiently the robot will follow the schedule.Renew the map regularly (every 1-2 months), especially after rearranging the furniture.

Step 5: Additional settings for rooms

In addition to basic zoning, the Xiaomi Mi robot vacuum cleaners have a number of advanced features that make cleaning even smarter:

1. Suction force adjustments in rooms

For example, in the kitchen, you can set the maximum power, and in the bedroom, the minimum for quiet work.

1. Open the map and select a room.
2. Press the room settings.
3. Specify the level of absorption (from "Quiet" to "Maximum").

3. Voice prompts

The robot can voice the beginning and end of a room cleaning, to enable:

1. Go to Settings. → Voice alerts.
2. Select events (e.g., “Start cleaning in the living room”).
3. Write down or select the standard voiceover.

4.Integration with a smart home

If you have other Xiaomi devices (such as motion sensors or smart sockets), you can automate cleaning:

• 🔄 Run the vacuum cleaner when no one is home (according to geolocation).
• 🚪 Start cleaning when you open a window (if you have a Xiaomi sensor) Door/Window Sensor).
• 💡 Turn on the light in the room before cleaning (via Xiaomi Smart Lamp).

To configure automation, use the Automation section in the Mi Home app.

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If the robot is often lost in a large room (e.g., in hall 30).+ 2 m, add a virtual beacon in the center, which will help him better navigate the cleaning.

Step 6: Solving room problems

Sometimes, even after the right setup, the Xiaomi Mi robot vacuum cleaner behaves strangely: it doesn't see the rooms, confuses them, or ignores the schedule.

1.The robot doesn't save rooms after rebooting

Reason: The map is not synced to the cloud or the settings are lost.

Decision:

• Check the Wi-Fi connection.
• Update the Mi Home app.
• Delete and recreate the map.

2. Rooms are overlayed or incorrectly separated

Reason: Scan errors (for example, the robot did not notice the doorway).

Decision:

• Delete the current map and start a new scan.
• Manually adjust the boundaries of the rooms in the editor.
• Use the Divide Rooms tool to adjust.

3.The robot does not clean the selected room on a schedule

Causes and solutions:

4.Robot confuses rooms after rearranging furniture

Solution: Start a re-scan:

1. Put the robot on base.
2. In the app, click Update map.
3. Wait until the process is complete (the robot will walk around the apartment again).

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi Mi robot has forgotten all the rooms after updating the firmware, do not create them all over again immediately. First wait until it offers to update the map itself (usually within a day.

FAQ: Frequent questions about rooms in Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners