Step-by-step setting up the vacuum cleaner Xiaomi G1: from unpacking to fine parameters

Why you need the right setup Xiaomi G1?

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop G1 (plainly G1) — It's not just a cleaning device, it's a full-fledged smart home assistant, but many users are limited to basic functions, unaware that the right setup can increase the efficiency of cleaning. 40-50%. For example, competent calibration of sensors helps to avoid getting stuck in narrow passages, and route optimization reduces the time of operation on the ground. 20-30%.

In this article, we will analyze not only the standard connection to the Mi Home application, but also hidden settings that Xiaomi does not advertise: from calibrating a laser rangefinder to fine-tuning wet cleaning. We'll focus on some of the common mistakes that make the vacuum cleaner go "glutty" -- for example, why it ignores virtual walls or builds a map incorrectly. G1 Or you've been using it for a month, but you feel like "something's wrong" is the guide for you.

To make things more clear, we’ve added interactive checklists, critical error warnings, and a compatibility table with other Xiaomi devices, and at the end, we’ve added answers to frequent questions that aren’t covered in the official manual.

Unpacking and first switching on: what to check

Before the first launch of Xiaomi G1 Make sure all components are in place:

• 🤖 The robot vacuum cleaner itself with a brush and filter installed
• ⚡ Base station (dock station) with power supply
• 📱 Instructions in Chinese/English (Russian version is not usually available)
• 🧹 Spare side brush and HEPA-filter (in some versions)
• 💧 Water tank (if the model supports wet cleaning)

The first thing you need to do is to look at the housing for shipping stickers, and often there's a protective film under the bottom cover (where the sensors are located) that you forget to take off, which causes the vacuum cleaner to either see the obstacle or fall down the stairs.

• 🔋 Base station charge: indicator should be blue (full charge) or flash orange (charged.
• 🌀 Rotation of the main brush: manually scroll it - the movement should be smooth, without creaking.
• 📡 Location of Wi-Fi antenna: on the back panel G1 There's a little plastic protrusion, which is an antenna. Don't cover it with furniture.

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If the vacuum cleaner makes a high squeak when it's turned on, that's okay. G1 It tests the speaker for voice alerts, and if you don't have a squeak, check the sound settings in the app or update the firmware.

Warning: Do not connect the vacuum cleaner to the socket immediately after unpacking if the room temperature is lower +10°C. Condensation inside the housing may cause a short circuit. 2-3 hour.

Connecting to Wi-Fi and Mi Home

For full-fledged work Xiaomi G1 You need to connect to the Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home in newer versions:

1. Install the app: 📱 For Android: Download from Google Play 🍎 For iOS: Download from the App Store
2. Sign up or sign in to a Xiaomi account, and without it, some features (like voice control) won’t work.
3. Add the device: Press + → Addition of a device → Household care → Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop G1 Select the region "China" (even if you are in Russia) - it is important for the correct operation of servers.
4. Connect the vacuum cleaner to Wi-Fi: Make sure your router is running at 2.4GHz (5GHz not supported!) Press and hold the Home and On/Off buttons on the vacuum cleaner for 3 seconds until you hear an audible beep. In the app, select your Wi-Fi network and enter your password.

If the vacuum cleaner does not connect to Wi-Fi, check:

• 🔌 Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-server forgets to issue IP-addresses to new devices.
• 📵 Turn it off. VPN Proxies on the phone – they can block the connection to Xiaomi servers.
• 🔄 Try changing the region in the app to Singapore or Hong Kong – this often solves connection problems in Russia.

Calibration of sensors and the first cleaning

After connecting to the Xiaomi application G1 It's going to take calibration of the sensors. 3-5 minutes and includes:

• 🧭 Gyroscope testing (determines corners and corners)
• 👁️ Testing of laser rangefinder (LDS)
• 📏 Measurement of height from floor (to detect obstacles)

For successful calibration:

1. Place the vacuum cleaner on a flat surface (not on the carpet!).
2. Make sure there are no reflective surfaces (mirrors, glass) around – they knock down the laser.
3. Click on the Settings app → Sizing → Start.
4. Do not touch the vacuum cleaner until it emits a long beep.

If the calibration is completed with an error (the “Error: 101” or “Error: 203” notification will appear in the app), try:

• ⚡ Reboot the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
• 🧹 Clean the laser rangefinder lens (it is under the top cover).
• 📡 Moving the vacuum cleaner to another room - possibly interfere with radio interference.

Remove small objects from the floor (wires, toys)|Close the doors to other rooms|Disable other robot vacuum cleaners (to avoid conflict)|Check the battery charge (should be) ≥50%)-->

Start the first cleaning in Standard mode (not Turbo!).

• 🗺️ Build an accurate map of the room.
• 📊 Determine the type of coating (laminate, tiles, carpet).
• 🔋 Calculate the optimal route for saving battery.

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If the vacuum cleaner is constantly "lost" during the first cleaning and goes around in circles, this is a sign of incorrect calibration.

Setting up the map and cleaning areas

After the first cleaning, the Mi Home app will show a map of your home, but by default it is not optimized: the vacuum cleaner can ignore some areas or, conversely, go into unnecessary ones.

1. Room division

Automatic separation is often wrong.

1. Open the map in the app.
2. Press Edit. → Separate rooms.
3. Draw lines along the contour of the walls (the application automatically "magnetizes" them to the corners).
4. Name each room (e.g., "Kitchen", "Bedroom").

2. Virtual walls and no-go zones

If the vacuum cleaner is going to places where it should not be (for example, to the cat bowl), adjust the restrictions:

• 🚫 Virtual walls: They're drawn as straight lines that block the driveway.
• 🟥 No-go zones: rectangular or circular areas where the vacuum cleaner will not enter (for example, around the Christmas tree).

Important: Virtual walls don't last after the vacuum cleaner is reloaded; they need to be reconfigured or physical beacons (sold separately).

3. Combination of floors (for multi-level apartments)

If you have a few floors, Xiaomi G1 It can save individual cards for everyone to switch between:

1. Create a cleaning for the first floor and wait for completion.
2. Move the vacuum cleaner to the second floor and start cleaning again.
3. The application will appear the option "Choice card" - choose the right one before cleaning.

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If the vacuum cleaner confuses floors, add a unique landmark to each level, such as a sticker on a wall or a small mat, and the laser rangefinder will recognize them as "pivot points."

Optimization of cleaning regimes

Xiaomi G1 It offers 4 basic cleaning modes, but few people know how to use them properly:

1. Standard mode (Balanced)

Suitable for daily cleaning on laminate or tiles.

• 🔋 Battery consumption: ~1% per minute.
• 🌀 Suction power: 1800 Pa (enough for dust and fine debris).
• 💧 Wet cleaning: moderate moisture (suitable for most coatings).

2. Turbo mode (Turbo)

Use for long-pile carpets or heavy contaminants, but keep in mind:

• 🔋 Battery goes down 2 times faster (cost) ~2% per minute).
• 🔊 Noise level: ~70 dB (comparable to the work of a conventional vacuum cleaner).
• ⚠️ Not recommended for laminate - can scratch the coating due to increased brush pressure.

3. Quiet Mode (Quiet)

Perfect for cleaning at night or when the houses are asleep.

• 🔇 Noise: ~55 dB (like a quiet conversation).
• 🌀 Power: 1200 Pa (suitable only for dust).
• ⏳ Cleaning time increases by 30-40%.

Maximum Mode (Max)

It's only manually activated through the app, used for general cleaning or after repair.

• 🔋 Works no more than 20 minutes in a row (overheating of the engine).
• 🌀 Power: 2500 Pa (can suck small pebbles).
• ⚠️ Do not use on carpets with fringe - it can wind on the ramparts.

To automatically change modes depending on the room, set the schedule with the conditions:

1. Open the schedule. → Add a challenge.
2. Select rooms and specify your mode for each (for example, Turbo for the carpet in the living room and Quiet for the bedroom).
3. Save the task and activate the option "Adaptive Power".

Set up wet cleaning and tank care

If you have a Xiaomi model G1 It supports wet cleaning, it's important to set the humidity level and the tank care properly, and not following these rules leads to floor divorces or pump breakdowns.

1. Selection of water level

There are 3 levels available in the appendix:

• 💧 Low: for laminate and parquet (minimum moisture).
• 💦 Medium: for tiles and linoleum.
• 🌊 High: for severe contaminants (use only with detergent!).

⚠️ Warning: If there are stains left after cleaning, reduce the water level or add to the tank 1-2 drops of means for washing glasses (it does not foam and does not harm the pump).

2. Cleaning the tank

The water tank needs to be washed after each cleaning, or it will get mold.

1. Remove the tank and empty it.
2. Wash under running water (do not use brushes with hard bristles!).
3. Dry in the air 1-2 hour (not in the microwave!).
4. 1 time a month disinfect with a solution of vinegar (1: 1 with water).

3. Replacement of a napkin

Change the fabric towel for wet cleaning every time 2-3 months (or earlier if it became hard) when washed:

• 🧼 Use only liquid detergents (powder clogs pores).
• 🔥 Water temperature: not above 40°C.
• 🚫 Do not iron or press in the washing machine!

Hidden settings and advanced functions

Xiaomi. G1 There are functions that are not dokumented in the official instructions, and you can turn them on through a hidden menu or special commands.

Double cleaning mode

It allows the vacuum cleaner to walk through the room twice, first with dry cleaning, then with wet cleaning.

1. Open the app and select a cleaning area.
2. Hold your finger on the Start button for 3 seconds.
3. In the menu that appears, select "Double Clean".

Adjustment of sensor sensitivity

If the vacuum cleaner is too often "terrified" of obstacles or, conversely, does not notice them, calibrate the sensors:

Settings → Additional → Sensors → Sensors → Sensitivity

Options available:

• 🐢 Low: Ignores small objects (such as socks).
• 🏃 Medium: standard mode.
• 🚀 High: Reacts even to wires 2 mm thick.

3. Voice alerts

By default, the vacuum cleaner emits sound signals, but you can turn on voice prompts in Chinese or English:

Settings → Sound → Voice Alerts → Select Language

List of available phrases:

• "Recharging started"
• "Cleaning is complete."
• "Error: stuck" (with reason)

4.Integration with Google Assistant and Alice

To control the vacuum cleaner voice:

1. In the Mi Home app, go to Profile → Settings → Voice Assistants.
2. Connect to a Google or Yandex account.
3. Tell me: 🎤 "Okay Google, run the vacuum cleaner in the living room" 🎤 "Alice, put the vacuum cleaner back on base"

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Hidden features may vary depending on the firmware version. Before activating, check the current version in Settings → About the device. Latest firmware (4.6.0)+) Support more options.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions