How to set up Marusya column from Xiaomi: a complete guide with photos and tips

Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker (known in Russia as Marusya) is not just a music playback device, but a full-fledged smart home control center with a voice assistant. However, many users face difficulties when connecting for the first time or setting up additional features. This article will help you understand everything from basic Wi-Fi connection to fine-tuning voice commands and integration with other Xiaomi devices.

We will look at current models. 2020-2026 years (including Mi Smart Speaker Pro, Redmi Smart Speaker and versions with display), take into account the features of the firmware MIUI For Speaker and give practical tips for eliminating common bugs, if you're just unpacking your device or want to unlock its potential. 100% — This instruction is for you.

Preparing for the first inclusion: what to check before setting up

Before you start setting up, make sure you have everything you need, which will save time and eliminate common problems like not being able to connect to the network.

First, check the delivery kit: the box must have the column itself, the power cable (usually) USB Type-C or micro-C-USB depending on the model, and a brief instruction: Marusya does not run on batteries - it requires constant power from the socket. If the package does not have an adapter (as some versions do), use a charger from a smartphone with at least the power of the power of the device. 5W.

Second, prepare your smartphone or tablet for Android (version 6.0 and higher) or iOS (10.0 and higher). The device must have the Mi Home app installed (you can download it from Google Play or the App Store).

• 📱 Smartphone/tablet with Bluetooth 4.0 support+ and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
• 🔌 The socket near the column installation site (power cable is usually short)
• 📶 Wi-Fi router with standard support 802.11 b/g/n (5 GHz is not supported!)
• 🔊 Quiet room for microphone calibration (important for voice command recognition)

⚠️ Note: If your router only works in the 5GHz band, Marusya's column will not be able to connect to the network. The solution is to temporarily turn on 2.4GHz mode in the router's settings or use a separate access point.

* For the Mi Smart Speaker Pro, 5GHz connectivity is only possible after initial setup via 2.4GHz.

Step-by-step: Connecting the column to Wi-Fi and Mi Home

The setup process begins with connecting the column to the Mi Home app. Follow the instructions carefully - at this stage, many people make errors that cause the device to not be identified.

1. Turn the speaker into the socket. Wait for the beep and voice greeting in Russian ("Hi, I'm Marusya!") On models with the indicator, it should light up orange (waiting mode).

2. Open the Mi Home app and click "Add Device" (Icon "+" In the upper right corner, select the category "Smart home" → "Columns" → If the device does not appear on the list, update the app or check the account region (should be "Russia" or "Mainland China" for some firmware).

3. Confirm the flashing of the indicator: the app will ask you to press and hold the button on the speaker (usually a touch area with the Xiaomi logo or microphone). 3-5 seconds until you hear the beep and see the indicator flashing quickly.

4. Connect to a temporary Wi-Fi network: the column will create its own access point with the name of the view XIAOMI-SPEAKER_XXXX. Connect to it from your smartphone (no password required) and go back to the Mi Home app. If the smartphone doesn't automatically connect, do it manually in the Wi-Fi settings.

5. Select your home Wi-Fi network and enter a password. Make sure the router is running in 2.4GHz mode. If you have a dual-band router, temporarily turn off 5GHz or create a separate network for 2.4GHz.

6. Wait for the setup to be completed: the process may take up to 2-3 The column will reset, the indicator will turn blue (ready to work), and the application will appear a notification of a successful connection.

Make sure the router supports 2.4 GHz |

Disable VPN on your smartphone |

Check if the orange indicator is on the column.|

Close all background applications that use a microphone|

Connect your smartphone to charging (setting drains the battery)-->

⚠️ Note: If at the stage of connecting to Wi-Fi there is an error "I failed to connect to the network", try to change the type of encryption router to the one that is used for the Internet. WPA2-PSK (instead WPA3) or temporarily disable the Smart Connect function (automatic switching between 2.4 and 5 GHz).

Setup of voice assistant Marus: teams and personalization

Once connected to Wi-Fi, the speaker is ready to work with the voice assistant, but Marusya has a limited set of commands by default, and additional adjustments will be required to unlock its potential.

1. Activate voice assistant: say "Hi, Marusya" or "OK, Marusya." If the column is not responding, check the Mi Home app section "Device Settings" → Voice assistant – there must be switched on the “voice command recognition” switch".

2. Voice learning: for better recognition go to Settings → Voice assistant → Learning to speak" and following the instructions. The column will suggest saying a few phrases (for example, "Light on, "What is the weather forecast today"). This will help to adapt the system to your timbre and accent.

3. geolocation setting: many commands (weather, traffic jams, nearby establishments) require access to your location. Enable geodata in the Mi Home app settings (Profile) → Settings → Geolocation) and confirm access to location in smartphone settings.

4. Adding skills (skills): in the section "Voice assistant" → You can activate additional functions, for example:

• 🎵 Music services: Yandex Music, VKontakte, Spotify (requires account binding)
• 📅 Calendar and Reminders: Synchronization with Google Calendar or Yandex Calendar
• 💡 Smart home: management of Xiaomi devices (lamps, sockets, robot vacuum cleaners)
• 📰 News and podcasts: setting up sources (RIA Novosti, Medusa, TASS, etc.)

5. Change the voice of the assistant: if you don't like Marousi's standard voice, you can choose alternatives in some firmware. → Voice assistant → Voice assistant. The options available depend on the speaker model and firmware region.

Connecting music services: Yandex Music, Spotify and others

One of the key functions of a smart speaker is to play music by voice command, but by default Marusya only supports basic sources, and to listen to tracks from your favorite services, you need to tie them to them.

1. Yandex Music: the most popular service among Marousi users.

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to the column settings.
2. Select "Music Services" → Yandex Music".
3. Click "Authorize" and enter your Yandex account details.
4. Confirm access to music in the browser (opens automatically).

After that, you can say commands like “Marusya, turn on the playlist of My hits” in Yandex Music”.

2.Spotify: You will need a premium account to connect.

• 🎧 In Mi Home, select Music Services → Spotify".
• 🔗 Sign in via Spotify account (web page will open).
• 🔄 Reboot the column after binding.

Spotify voice commands: "Marusya, play the Discovery Weekly playlist on Spotify."

3. Local files: if you want to listen to music from USB-storage device (available for port models) USB), Connect the flash drive to the column and say: "Marusya, play music with the USB". Formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC (up to 192 kbit/s).

1. Subscription (free account does not support voice control).

2. the region of the account (must coincide with the region Mi Home).

3. Update the Yandex Music app on your smartphone.—>

Integration with a smart home: control of lamps, sockets and robots Xiaomi

Marusya’s column could be the central device for managing Xiaomi’s entire ecosystem, requiring all devices to be connected to one Mi Home account and be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Adding devices to one ecosystem:

• 💡 Make sure that lights (Yeelight), sockets (Mi Smart Plug), sensors and other gadgets are added to the Mi Home.
• 📍 Check that all devices are in the same room (such as the Living room) – this will simplify voice commands.
• 🔄 Update the firmware on all devices (under "Device Settings" section) → Update of the PO").

2. Voice commands for a smart home:

Examples of teams:

• 🔦 "Marusya, turn on the light in the living room (for lamps Yeelight)
• ☕ "Marusya, turn on the kettle" (for a smart socket with a connected kettle)
• 🧹 "Marusya, start cleaning" (for robot vacuum cleaner Mi Robot Vacuum)
• 🌡️ "Marusya, what is the temperature in the nursery? (for the Aqara Temperature Sensor)

3.Scenario creation: To automate routine activities, use the Automation section in Mi Home. For example, you can configure a "Morning" script that, on the command "Marusya, good morning", will be:

• Turn on the lights in the bedroom;
• Start the coffee maker (through a smart socket);
• Report weather forecast and schedule for the day.

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To control the devices by voice, their names in Mi Home need to be unique. For example, if you have two lamps in the living room, call them "Lamp by the sofa" and "Lamp by the window" so Marusya doesn't get confused.

⚠️ Note: If the speaker is not managing the devices, check: 1. Are all gadgets connected to the same Mi Home account as the column. 2. Are there any geolocation restrictions (some devices, such as Aqara, require the Mainland China region in the account settings). 3. Is the firmware on the column updated (older versions may not support new devices).

Solving common problems: column does not respond, does not connect to Wi-Fi, does not hear commands

Even after you set it up properly, users are faced with common errors, and let's look at the most common problems and how to fix them.

1. The column is not connected to Wi-Fi:

• 🔄 Restart router and column (turn off power for 30 seconds).
• 📶 Check Wi-Fi range: the column only works with 2.4 GHz (except Pro versions).
• 🔐 Change the type of encryption to WPA2-PSK (router-setting).
• 📱 Use another smartphone to set up (sometimes changing the device helps).

2 Marusya does not respond to voice commands:

• 🎤 Check the microphones to see if they're covered by foreign objects.
• 🔊 Turn down the volume: If the speaker is playing too loud, it won't hear the commands.
• 🗣️ Retrain your voice in settings (Voice Assistant) → Voice training).
• 🔄 Reset the column settings (hold the power button for 10 seconds before the beep).

The column is constantly restarted or suspended:

• ⚡ Check the power supply: use the original cable and adapter (at least power) 5W).
• 📥 Update the firmware through Mi Home (Device settings) → Update of the PO).
• 🧲 Reset to factory settings (in Mi Home: Settings) → General. → Resetting settings).
• 📡 Check for interference: Other 2.4GHz devices (e.g. wireless headphones) can create conflicts.

Additional settings: equalizer, alarm clocks, children's mode

In addition to the basic features, the Marusya column offers a number of additional features that make it more comfortable to use.

Sound adjustment (equalizer):

In the section "Settings → Sound. → Equalizer: You can choose one of the preset profiles or create your own:

• 🎶 Bass.+ — electronically;
• 🎤 Vocals - for podcasts and audiobooks;
• 🎻 Classics - for orchestral music;
• 🔧 Custom – manual frequency setting.

Tip: If you use a column in a large room, increase the average frequencies (1-4 kHz) for better legibility of voice.

Alarm clocks and reminders:

To set the alarm clock:

1. Say, "Marusya, set the alarm for 7:30."
2. Or manually add an alarm to Mi Home (Settings) → Alarm clocks).
3. Select the signal melody (standard sounds or music from connected services are available).
4. Activate the "Repeat" function for daily operation.

To cancel, say: "Marusya, cancel the alarm for tomorrow."

Child care:

If there are children in the house, turn on the child mode (Settings) → Security → Child mode. That'll turn it off:

• 🔇 Possibility to purchase via voice commands;
• 🎮 Reproduction of content 18+ (for example, some podcasts);
• 🔧 Changes to the main settings without confirmation PIN-code.

Also in this mode, special voice answers for children are included (for example, the column will answer the question "Marusya, what is love?" with an adapted explanation).

Night mode:

To ensure that the column does not interfere with sleep, activate the night mode (Settings) → Regimes → Night mode. This mode:

• 🌙 The lighting indicators are off;
• 🔊 Voice response volume drops to 30%;
• 🚫 Notifications of new skills are turned off.

You can set up an automatic turn on schedule (for example, from 22:00 to 7:00).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions about Marousia's Column