How to add a robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi in Mi Home: instructions with pictures and tips for setting up

Connecting Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaner to the Mi Home app (renamed Mi Home Vacuum Mop in some regions) is the first step to automating cleaning. However, even with modern models like Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro or DreameBot X30 Ultra, users are experiencing synchronization errors, Wi-Fi issues or incorrect mapping of the room. This article will help avoid typical errors and configure the device the first time.

We will analyze not only the basic connection, but also the nuances for different models (including the budget Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop Essential and flagship Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop). 2 Ultra), and we will also tell you how to update the firmware through Mi Home if the vacuum cleaner is not detected. Assistant/Alice – these features often go unclaimed due to the complexity of the initial setup.

1. Preparation of the robot vacuum cleaner and smartphone before connection

Before adding a vacuum cleaner to the Mi Home, make sure all the prerequisites are met. Failure to comply with at least one item can lead to errors such as "Device is unresponsive" or "Unable to connect to the network."

• 📱 Update the Mi Home app to the latest version (at 2026 6.5.4)+). Older versions do not support new models of vacuum cleaners.
• 🌐 Connect your smartphone to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. Xiaomi robots do not work with 5GHz - this is the main cause of connection errors.
• 🔋 Charge the vacuum cleaner to at least 20%. With a low charge, the device can interrupt the synchronization process.
• 📍 Place the vacuum cleaner next to the router (no further than 2 meters) Weak Wi-Fi signal is the second most common cause of failures.

If you’re using an iPhone, check the permissions for Mi Home in the privacy settings: the app needs access to Locations and Bluetooth. On Android, additionally enable AutoRun for Mi Home in the battery settings – this will prevent the connection from breaking during setup.

2. Step-by-step instruction: adding a vacuum cleaner to Mi Home

The connection process takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow the algorithm, we will analyze it with the example of Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, but the steps are relevant for other models (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P or DreameBot L10s Ultra).

1. Turn the vacuum cleaner on with a long press on the power button (3 seconds). Wait for the beep and voice message in Chinese / English (depending on the region).
2. Open Mi Home, click + → Add Device and select the category Vacuum cleaners.
3. In the list of models, find your own (if not, select “Other vacuum cleaner” – the system will determine the model automatically).
4. The app will prompt you to connect to the vacuum cleaner's temporary Wi-Fi network. Click "Connect" and return to Mi Home.
5. Select your 2.4GHz home Wi-Fi network and enter a password. Don't use special characters (e.g., #, $) - they can cause an error.
6. Wait for the synchronization to be completed (the message “Device added” will appear on the screen).

If you have a “failed to connect to the network” error at the Wi-Fi connection stage, try:

• 🔄 Reboot router and vacuum cleaner.
• 📶 Switch the router to “Only 2.4 GHz” mode (disabling 5 GHz).
• 🔐 Temporarily shut down WPA3 in the router settings (use) WPA2-PSK).

3. Vacuum cleaner setting after connection: map, zones, schedule

After successfully adding a vacuum cleaner to the Mi Home, the initial setup must be performed, without which the robot will not be able to clean the room efficiently.

3.1 Creation of a map of the premises

Run the first cleaning in Full Cleaning mode, and the robot will map the apartment, which can then be edited:

• 🗺️ Divide the map into rooms (click on "Edit» → «Add a room»).
• 🚫 Add forbidden areas (for example, around high-pile carpets).
• 🔄 Set up virtual walls to restrict access to certain areas.

Set-up of the cleaning schedule

To clean the vacuum cleaner automatically:

1. Go to "Schedule» → «Add».
2. Choose the days of the week and the time.
3. Specify the type of cleaning ("Vacture only", "Vacryer + Mop" or "Mop only").
4. Save the settings.

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If the vacuum cleaner is not building the map properly, run it manually in Map mode (available in Settings → Map). Keep the doors open and remove small objects from the floor that may interfere with sensors.

4.Problem fix: vacuum cleaner fails to connect or disappears from Mi Home

Even after a successful addition, the vacuum cleaner can disappear from the application or stop responding to commands. Let's consider the typical causes and ways to eliminate them.

The vacuum cleaner is disconnected from the Wi-Fi

If the robot loses communication with the network:

• 📶 Check Wi-Fi stability: Restart your router or change your channel to a less loaded one (e.g. 6 to 11).
• 🔌 Connect the vacuum cleaner to another outlet - maybe a power problem.
• 📱 Update the vacuum cleaner firmware through Settings → Update of the PO.

4.2 Mi Home doesn't see vacuum cleaner after dumping

If you reset your vacuum cleaner settings (with the Reset button on the case), but Mi Home can’t find it:

1. Delete the device from your account (Profile → My Devices → Delete).
2. Reboot your smartphone and vacuum cleaner.
3. Repeat the addition process by selecting the “China” region (even if you are in Russia).

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If Xiaomi vacuum cleaner is bought in China but used in Russia, select China region in the Mi Home settings.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. DreameBot) Z10 Pro) require a link to a Mi Home account in the same region where the vacuum cleaner was purchased. If you bought the device on AliExpress or in Chinese stores but live in Europe, you may need to create a second account in the China region».

5. Update the vacuum cleaner firmware through Mi Home

Regular firmware updates fix navigation errors, add new cleaning modes and improve compatibility with Mi Home.

1. Open the vacuum cleaner card in Mi Home.
2. Go to Settings. → Update of the PO.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t interrupt the process!).

After updating to version 3.5.8_003024 (It is also important to use Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop. 2 Pro in 2026 support for voice control through Yandex Alice without additional settings. If the update freezes, restart the vacuum cleaner and try again.

6.Integration with voice assistants and smart home

Xiaomi's robot vacuum cleaners support control via Google Assistant, Alice and Apple HomeKit (for some models).

6.1 Connection to Yandex Alice

1. Open the Yandex app with Alice.
2. Go to Devices → Add the device → Xiaomi.
3. Sign in through your Mi Home account and select a vacuum cleaner from the list.

Now you can use commands like:

• 🎤 «Alice, turn on the vacuum cleaner»
• 🎤 «Alice, start cleaning the living room»
• 🎤 «Alice, send the vacuum cleaner to the base»

6.2 Connection to Google Assistant

For integration with Google Home:

1. Open Google Home and click “+” → “Set up your device”.
2. Select "There are already devices?» → Xiaomi.
3. Enter your Mi Home account details and confirm synchronization.

⚠️ Note: If the vacuum cleaner is not displayed in Google Home, check that it is tied to the same region as the Google account in Mi Home. For example, if the region “Russia” is selected in Mi Home and the region “USA” is selected in Google, sync will not take place.

7. Resetting vacuum cleaner to factory settings

If the vacuum cleaner is not running smoothly (e.g., not building a map or permanently losing communication), a reset may be required.All settings and maps of the premises will be removed!

To reset the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop:

1. Turn off the vacuum cleaner.
2. Press the Power and Home button (or Spot Clean, depending on the model) for 5 seconds.
3. Wait for the beep and voice message "Reset OK".

After the reset, you'll have to do it again.

• 🔄 Add a vacuum cleaner to Mi Home.
• 🗺️ Create a map of the premises.
• ⚙️ Set up a schedule and cleaning areas.

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Before reset, take screenshots of the room map in Mi Home - this will help to restore the settings faster after reconnecting.

FAQ: Frequent questions on connection and setup