Transferring Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaner to a new Wi-Fi hotspot is a challenge that every owner faces when changing a router, moving or updating a network password. Unlike smartphones, where changing the network takes seconds, smart vacuum cleaners require a more careful approach: Incorrect actions can lead to loss of communication with the device or even reset all stored maps of the premises. LDS-Scanners (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro or DreameBot) Z10 Pro where loss of communication means needing to relearn the card.
In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to change Wi-Fi – from the standard method through the Mi application. Home/Dreame manual resetting and restoring communication through AP-You will also learn how to avoid common errors (e.g. Error). 1006 Device offline and what to do if the vacuum cleaner "does not see" the new network, instructions are suitable for all modern models Xiaomi, Viomi and Dreame, released after the launch of the new system. 2018 year-end.
⚠️ Important: If your vacuum cleaner is connected to Mi Home via a server in China, changing Wi-Fi may require re-registration of the device in another region.
1.Preparation for Wi-Fi Change: What to Check Before Starting
Before you change the network on a robot vacuum cleaner, make sure that the minimum requirements for a successful connection are met, and neglecting these points in 80% of cases leads to errors like Error 1004 ("Unable to connect to the network").
Requirements for Wi-Fi network:
- 📶 2.4 GHz – Xiaomi robots (except DreameBot) D9 If your router only broadcasts 5 GHz, turn on compatibility mode or create a separate network for 2.4 GHz.
- 🔒 Type of encryption - only WPA2-PSK (AES). Network with WPA3, WEP or open network (without password) will not work.
- 📵 No blacklists, check that MAC-vacuum cleaner address is not blocked in router settings (relevant for networks with filtering devices).
- 📱 App Updated – Use the latest version of Mi Home (for the first time) Android/iOS) Dreame (for DreameBot models).
If you change your Wi-Fi password, rather than the network itself, try updating your password in the app first without completely reconnecting.
- Open Mi Home → pick a vacuum cleaner → Settings (⚙️) → Wi-Fi.
- Click Change the network password (if the option is active).
- Enter a new password and confirm.
This method only works for devices connected to the same router, but with an updated password.
2. Method 1: Change Wi-Fi via Mi Home/Dreame (no reset)
This is the primary and most secure method that saves all vacuum cleaner settings, including room maps and cleaning schedules, and is suitable for devices that are already connected to the app and online.
Step-by-step:
- Open the app (Mi Home or Dreame) and select your vacuum cleaner.
- Go to Settings (⚙️) → Wi-Fi.
- Click Change Wi-Fi Network (or Change Access Point in older versions).
- Select a new network from the list (if not, update the list or check the SSID visibility in the router settings).
- Enter the password and confirm it. The vacuum cleaner will reboot and connect to the new network.
⚠️ If after the network change the vacuum cleaner does not appear online for more than 5 minutes, check:
- Has the server region in the application changed (for example, from Russia to China).
- Does the router block the connection of new devices (AP Isolation or Client Isolation function)?
- Is the VPN on your phone used during the setup?
☑️ Checklist before changing Wi-Fi
What to do if the "Change Wi-Fi" option is inactive?
This means that your vacuum cleaner model does not support network change without resetting (relevant for older devices like Mi Robot Vacuum 1 or Viomi V1).
Method 2: Completely reset the vacuum cleaner settings (if method 1 does not work)
If the vacuum cleaner doesn't connect to the application or there's no Wi-Fi change option, you'll have to perform a hard reset, which deletes all data, including:
- Stored maps of the premises.
- Cleaning schedules.
- Setting up zones and virtual walls.
- Cleaning history.
⚠️ After resetting the vacuum cleaner will be “like new” – it will have to be added to the application and configured from scratch.
How to reset:
Hold the power button (or Reset, if any) on the vacuum cleaner body:
- 🔄 Xiaomi Mi Robot: 10-15 seconds before voice message "Reset Wi-Fi".
- 🔄 For DreameBot: 5 seconds before the Wi-Fi indicator flashes.
- 🔄 For Viomi: Keep Home (Home) + Power 8 seconds.
After the vacuum cleaner is discharged, it will emit an audible signal and go into setting mode (flashing orange/blue indicator), and now it can be added to the application as a new device.
What happens if you interrupt the discharge?
4. Method 3: Connecting through AP-The mode (for experienced users)
This method will come in handy if the vacuum cleaner does not connect to the new network after resetting, or if you want to avoid full re-registration in the application, the idea is to temporarily connect the phone to the vacuum cleaner directly (as an access point) and manually specify the parameters of the new network.
Instructions:
- Make sure the vacuum cleaner is in setup mode (blind/orange flashing).
- On your phone, open your Wi-Fi settings and find a network with the name of the view. Xiaomi_Vacuum_XXXX or Dreame_XXXX.
- Connect to this network (no password required).
- Go back to the Mi Home/Dreame app and try adding the vacuum cleaner again. The app should prompt you to enter the new network data.
⚠️ Note: If, after connecting to AP-The app gives you an Error 1006 error, try it:
- Reboot the phone and vacuum cleaner.
- Turn off battery saving on your phone for the Mi Home app.
- Use a different phone (on Android 8+ or iOS 12+).
Alternative way to use DreameBot:
Some models (such as the DreameBot D9) support changing Wi-Fi via voice commands.
Table 5: Common Errors and Their Solutions
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Error 1004 | Wrong Password or 5GHz Network | Check the password, switch the router to 2.4 GHz |
| Error 1006 | Problem with connecting to Xiaomi server | Change the region in the app to China Mainland, then back |
| Device offline | The vacuum cleaner cannot connect to the cloud | Restart the router, check the Internet on the phone |
| Blinking red light | Network connection error | Perform reset and repeat settings |
| There's no vacuum net in sight. AP-mode | The vacuum cleaner didn't go into setting mode | Hold the reset button longer (15+ seconds) |
💡
If you connect to Mi Home via your China Mainland server account, switch to Singapore or Russia in your profile settings before changing Wi-Fi, which will help you avoid synchronization errors.
6. How to save room maps when changing Wi-Fi
Critical information: Xiaomi vacuum cleaners with LDS-laser (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop) 2 Pro or DreameBot. Z10 Pro) store room maps in the cloud only if the device is linked to an account Mi/Xiaomi. When you reset or change your account, your card will be lost.
To save cards when changing Wi-Fi:
⚠️ Note: On models without cloud storage (e.g. Viomi) V2) The cards are stored locally in the vacuum cleaner's memory, and when they are reset, they will be lost without any recovery.
Models with support for cloud-based card storage:
💡
If your vacuum cleaner doesn’t support cloud-based card storage, the only way to avoid relearning is to use Method 1 (change Wi-Fi without resetting) or carry cards manually through screenshots.