How to customize the voice of the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: from language to user phrases

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners are not just home assistants, but real talking devices that can report cleaning status, errors, or even entertain owners with funny phrases. However, factory voice settings don’t always suit users: someone is hindered by too loud voice acting, someone wants to translate the interface into Russian, and some dream of writing their own voice prompts. In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to customize voice on Xiaomi, Dreame and Viomi vacuum cleaners, from basic parameters to hidden functions for experienced users.

It’s important to understand that customization options depend on the device model and firmware version, such as flagship models like Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro or DreameBot. Z10 Pro supports polyphony and phrase customization, whereas budget options (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum) 1C) We're going to look at universal methods, and we're going to point out the key differences between popular models.

1. How to Change the Language of Voice Tip

By default, most Xiaomi vacuum cleaners come with Chinese or English voiceovers. To switch to Russian or other supported language, you will need:

📱 Install the official Mi Home app (for vacuum cleaners) Xiaomi/Viomi) Dreamehome (for Dreame devices).
🔄 Update the vacuum cleaner firmware to the latest version – in old versions of the software may not support the Russian language.
🌐 Select the "Russia" or "Mainland China" region (for some models) when adding the device to the app.

Instructions for changing the language in Mi Home:

Open the application and go to the Profile tab → Settings → Region.
Select "Russia" (if this region is not available, use it). VPN Russian-based).
Remove the vacuum cleaner from the list of devices and add it again.
When reconnecting in the Device Settings section → Language will appear option "Russian".

For Dreame vacuum cleaners (e.g. DreameBot) D9 or L10 Pro) the process is simpler:

In the Dreamehome app, go to Device Settings → Language and voice.
Select "Russian" from the list (if there is no option, update the application).
Confirm the change - the vacuum cleaner will restart and apply new settings.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Viomi) V3) Changing the language can reset user map and schedule settings. Save backup in the app before changing region!

If Russian is not on the list, check:

📌 Compatibility of the model with Russian firmware (the current list of supported devices can be found on the official Mi Home website).
🔄 Firmware version – for some vacuum cleaners (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum) 1S) requires manual firmware through ADB.

📊 What voice language do you use?

Russian

English

Chinese

Other

Turn off my voice.

Adjustment of voice volume

Too loud or quiet voice prompts can be annoying.In most Xiaomi models, volume is adjusted through:

🔊 Mobile application (section Device settings) → Sound and voice).
🎛️ Physical buttons on the vacuum cleaner body (for example, DreameBot) Z10 Pro has a separate volume control button).
🖥️ Web interface (for advanced models with MiOT support).

Step-by-step instructions for the Mi Home app:

Open the vacuum cleaner card in the application.
Go to Settings (⚙️) → Sound and voice → Loudness.
Move the slider to the desired level (usually available 3-5 positions).
Press "Save" - the vacuum cleaner will make a test sound.

For Dreame models (such as DreameBot D9):

In the Dreamehome app, select the device.
Go to Settings. → Voice prompts → Loudness.
Choose one of the options: "Silent", "Mediocre", "Loud" or "No sound".

Model vacuum cleaner	Max. Volume level.	Support for voice shutdown	Configure via buttons
Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro	5 levels	Yes.	No.
DreameBot Z10 Pro	4 levels	Yes.	Yes (Volume button)
Viomi V3	3 levels	No.	No.
Mi Robot Vacuum 1C	2 levels	No.	No.

⚠️ Attention: Full voice shutdown (Loudness) = 0) may cause important notifications to be missed, such as a vacuum cleaner or battery discharge.

Make sure the vacuum cleaner emits a test sound after saving.|Check the volume in different modes (cleaning, error, completion)|Set the volume separately for notifications and voice commands (if available)|Save the settings profile in the app-->

3. Replacement of the standard voice with custom voice

Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro or DreameBot) L10 Pro) support replacing standard voiceovers with custom voice packets, allowing you to set the voice of famous characters, celebrities or even record your own phrases.

Methods of installing custom voice:

🎤 Through the official voice packs in the application (voices of actors, cartoon characters are available).
🔧 Through unofficial firmware (requires unlocking and root rights).
🎙️ Write your own phrases (supported on a limited number of models).

Instructions for official voice packets (on the example of DreameBot) Z10 Pro):

Open the Dreamehome app.
Go to the device settings → Voice packets.
Select the package you like (for example, “Aid Voice” or “Children’s Voice”).
Click "Download and apply" - the vacuum cleaner will reboot.

The setting of informal votes will require:

Download the voice package in format.mp3 (forum 4PDA).
Connect to the vacuum cleaner SSH (The unblocking instructions are in the Dustcloud repository).
Replace files in the folder /mnt/default/voice/ It is important to keep the original file names!).
Reboot the device with the reboot command.

⚠️ Warning: Installing informal voice packets can lead to loss of warranty and unstable vacuum cleaner operation.Before experimenting, back up the original files!

Where to download official voice packets?

Official packages are only available through Mi Home or Dreamehome apps under Voice Packages, 4PDA) You can find informal builds, but installing them requires technical skills and can disrupt the device. For Viomi models, voice packets are often tied to the Chinese version of firmware - they may require a change of region in the application to activate them.

4.Setting up voice notifications: what can be turned off

Xiaomi vacuum cleaners voice almost everything from start cleaning, completion, errors, low battery power, even reminders to clean filters. If some notifications are annoying, they can be selectively turned off.

List of notifications that can be configured:

🔋 Reports on battery level.
⚠️ Error Alerts (Stuck, Falling Down Stairs).
🧹 Notification of the beginning/end of cleaning.
🔄 Maintenance reminders (cleaning brushes, replacing filters).

How to turn off unnecessary notifications in Mi Home:

Open the vacuum cleaner card in the application.
Go to Settings. → Notifications and sounds.
Uncheck the boxes in front of unnecessary options (for example, “Low Charge Notice”).
Save the changes.

For Dreame vacuum cleaners:

In the Dreamehome app, select the device.
Go to Settings. → Voice prompts → Types of notification.
Turn off unnecessary categories (e.g., Service Reminders).

Type of notification	Recommendation	Effects of disconnection
Start/end of cleaning	We can turn it off.	Not critical, but you will lose the launch confirmation.
Mistakes (stuck, falling)	Don't turn it off.	Risk of missing an accident (e.g., a vacuum cleaner will get stuck under the sofa)
Low battery charge	Keep the minimum volume down.	The vacuum cleaner may be discharged away from the docking station
Reminders of cleaning	We can turn it off.	You will have to monitor the wear of the consumables yourself.

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If the vacuum cleaner reports errors too often (e.g., "stuck"), check the Cleaning Log in the app. Perhaps the problem is the layout of the room - add virtual walls or no-cleaning zones.

5. Voice control of the vacuum cleaner: commands and setting

Xiaomi vacuum cleaners support voice control through assistants Alice (Yandex), Google Assistant or Siri (via HomeKit), which allows you to start cleaning, stop the vacuum cleaner or send it to the base by voice, without using your phone.

List of supported voice commands (for Alice):

🎤 "Alice, turn on the vacuum cleaner - the beginning of cleaning.
🎤 "Alice, stop cleaning. – pause.
🎤 "Alice, send the vacuum cleaner to base - return to the docking station.
🎤 "Alice as a Vacuum Status – Current Status Report.

How to connect a vacuum cleaner to Alice:

Make sure that the vacuum cleaner is added to the Mi Home app and connected to the same account as Yandex.Station.
In the Yandex app, go to Devices → Add Device → Xiaomi.
Select your vacuum cleaner from the list and confirm synchronization.
Conduct a test command, such as, “Alice, start cleaning with a vacuum cleaner.”

For Google Assistant:

In the Google Home app, click "+ → Set up the device → There are devices already?
Select Xiaomi from the list of brands and log in to your Mi Home account.
After synchronization, the vacuum cleaner will appear in the list of devices.
Use commands in English, such as "Hey Google, start vacuum cleaning."

⚠️ Warning: Voice commands may not work if the vacuum cleaner is connected to the Chinese Mi Home server. To work correctly, switch the region to Russia or Europe in the account settings.

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Voice control works only with an active Internet connection, and if the vacuum cleaner is offline, commands via Alice or Google Assistant will not be executed.

6. Solving vacuum cleaner voice problems

If the vacuum cleaner has stopped talking, is making distorted sounds, or is not responding to changes in settings, try the following steps:

🔄 Reboot the device: Turn off the vacuum cleaner with a button on the case, wait 30 seconds and turn it on again.
📱 Firmware Update: Check for updates in the Mi Home or Dreamehome app.
🔊 Speaker check: if the sound is distorted, it is possible that the speaker is clogged with dust (clean it with a soft brush).
📡 Resetting: in extreme cases, return the vacuum cleaner to the factory settings (Settings section) → Reset).

Frequent problems and their causes:

Problem.	Possible cause	Decision
The vacuum cleaner doesn't speak Russian.	The wrong region in Mi Home	Change the region to "Russia" and reconnect the device
The sound is interrupted or distorted	Defected speaker or voice files	Clean the speaker or reinstall the voice packet
Voice commands are down.	Vacuum is not synchronized with Alice/Google	Reconnect Xiaomi account in voice assistant settings
Voice settings reset	Firmware failure	Update the software or perform a reset

If the problem persists, check:

📡 Internet connection stability (for cloud voice packets).
🔋 Battery level (at low charge some functions are turned off).
🛠️ Integrity of firmware (if the vacuum cleaner was previously sewn by unofficial software).

What to do if the vacuum cleaner speaks Chinese after the discharge?

After resetting to the factory settings, the vacuum cleaner returns to the default language (usually Chinese). To return Russian: 1. Remove the device from the Mi Home app. 2. Change the account region to "Russia" (in profile settings). 3. Add the vacuum cleaner again - select Russian when you connect. If there is no option, update the firmware through OTA manually.

7 Hidden Voice Functions: What Advanced Models Can Do

Xiaomi flagship vacuum cleaners (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra or DreameBot) X30 Ultra supports advanced voice features that many users are unaware of:

🗣️ Dialogue mode: The vacuum cleaner can answer simple questions (e.g., "What level of charge is required?").
🎭 Multilingualism: the ability to switch between languages without reconnecting.
🎤 Recording user phrases: For example, you can record a greeting or a joke message.
🔇 Do Not Disturb: Turning off all sounds for a certain time.

How to Enable Dialogue Mode on DreameBot X30 Ultra:

In the Dreamehome app, go to Settings → Voice assistant.
Activate the option "Dialogue mode".
Ask the vacuum cleaner, for example, “What is your status?” he will answer with a voice.

For user phrases (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro):

Connect to the vacuum cleaner SSH (instructions are available on GitHub).
Place your audio files in.wav format (8 kHz, mono) in the folder /mnt/default/custom_voice/.
Edit the configuration file voice_config.json, Identify the events in which your phrases should be played.
Reset the vacuum cleaner.

Example of a file voice_config.json custom-phrasing:

{


"events": {




"start_cleaning": "custom/start.wav",




"end_cleaning": "custom/end.wav",




"low_battery": "custom/battery.wav"




}




}

⚠️ Note: Incorrect File Configuration voice_config.json This can cause you to lose all voice prompts. Before editing, back up the original file!

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the voice of Xiaomi vacuum cleaner

Can I turn off the voice of the vacuum cleaner completely?

Yes, most models have a "No Sound" option in the volume settings. However, we don't recommend turning off the voice completely - you can miss important error notifications (such as getting stuck or falling down stairs).

Why does the vacuum cleaner speak Chinese, even though the settings are Russian?

This problem occurs if: the region in the Mi Home app does not match the language (for example, the region "China" and the language "Russian"). The vacuum cleaner firmware is outdated and does not support Russification. The voice packet did not load due to an Internet connection failure. Solution: change the region to "Russia", update the firmware and reconnect the device.

How to record your voice for a vacuum cleaner?

This feature is only available on some Dreame models (e.g. DreameBot). X30 Ultra) via the application. Other vacuum cleaners will require: Get root access to the device. Replace the standard audio files in the folder /mnt/default/voice/ in their own format: 8 kHz, mono, WAV). Edit the configuration file to link events to your records. 4PDA or GitHub.

Why did the Russian language disappear after the update?

Sometimes firmware updates reset language settings, especially if you're using informal builds. To return Russian: Remove the vacuum cleaner from the Mi Home app. Make sure your account region is "Russia." Add the device again and select Russian when you set up. If you don't have an option, try rolling back to the previous firmware version or wait for the official patch.

Can you customize different voices for different events?

Yes, but only on advanced models like DreameBot. X30 Ultra or Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro. For this: Select Settings in the app → Voice packets. Click on "Select individual sounds." Select an event (like "Getting clean up") and assign it a unique voice packet. For budget models, this feature is not available - all notifications will sound one voice.