Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner 1S: Full setup from A to Z (2026)

Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner 1S

Xiaomi

Mi Home

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions based on the latest 2026 updates, including hidden settings that the manufacturer does not advertise. Why does the vacuum cleaner not save the card after turning it off, how to get around room limits in the free version of the app, and why sometimes 1S "It is lost in spacious rooms.

If you've just unpacked the box or you want to reconfigure the device you're already using, this is a way to avoid common errors, and for power users, we've prepared a section with advanced settings that go beyond the standard manual.

1.Preparation for the first inclusion: what to do before setting up

Before you connect Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner 1S To the application, follow a few critical steps, and ignoring them can cause a laser rangefinder to malfunction or charge problems.

First, charge the battery fully. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the docking station and wait until the light on the case lights up solid green (this will take a while). 4-5 Installing firmware on a discharged battery can cause the device to freeze.

Second, check the location of the docking station.

• 📏 Minimum 1 meter of free space on the sides and 1.5 meters in front
• 🪑 No furniture above 10 cm in a radius of 2 meters (vacuum cleaner can cling when docking)
• ☀️ Avoid direct sunlight (infrared sensors will work falsely)
• 🔌 The socket should be easily accessible - after cleaning, the vacuum cleaner returns to recharge.

The third thing is cleaning the contacts, and the factory uses protective lubrication to charge the vacuum cleaner and docking station, wipe them with a dry lilac wipe, or you may have problems charging them in the first days of use.

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If your home has pets, temporarily isolate them during the first cleaning. LDS (Mapping can scare cats or dogs.

2. Connection to the Mi Home application: step-by-step instructions with a photo

The official Mi Home app (renamed Xiaomi Home in some regions) is the only way to fully customize Vacuum Cleaner 1S. Download it from Google Play or App Store (version at least 6.5.402).

The process of adding the device:

1. Open Mi Home and press. + → Addition of a device
2. Choose the category of Smart Home → Vacuum cleaners
3. In the list of models, find Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 1S (forget 1C or 1T!)
4. Click Add and follow the instructions on the screen

At the stage of connecting to Wi-Fi, pay attention to:

• 📶 The vacuum cleaner only supports 2.4 GHz networks (5 GHz will not see!)
• 🔒 If you have dual authentication (WPA2/WPA3), temporarily WPA3
• 📱 Make sure your smartphone is connected to the same network as the vacuum cleaner.
• 🔄 If the connection is down 99%, restart the router and try again.

Once you've successfully connected, the app will offer you to update your firmware. Don't refuse to update your old versions (below). 3.5.8_003696) There is a critical error with the loss of the card when restarting.

3. Sensor calibration and first cleaning: why it matters

First launch of Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner 1S — It's not just cleaning, it's learning the device:

• 🗺️ Builds a basic map of the room (using a laser rangefinder) LDS)
• 📊 Calibrates collision and altitude sensors
• 🔋 Determines the optimal suction regime for your coatings

To ensure that the calibration is successful:

1. Remove small objects from the floor (wires, toys, shoes)
2. Lift the curtains/blinds – sensors can work on them as an obstacle
3. Close the doors to other rooms (the vacuum cleaner must inspect one room at a time)
4. Do not interrupt the process – the first cleaning may take up to 40-50 minute

After finishing cleaning, check in the appendix:

1. The map is preserved in the Map section. → Save maps
2. All rooms are properly separated (if not, do it manually).
3. B Settings → The state of the device is no sensor errors

If the card is not preserved or turned out to be "teared":

• 🔄 Repeat cleaning in daylight (laser works better in natural light)
• 🚪 Make sure there are no mirrors or glass partitions in the room (they knock down the laser)
• 📱 Update the vacuum cleaner firmware and Mi Home app to the latest versions

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The first cleaning is not just cleaning the floor, it's creating a digital twin of your home, and the accuracy of all subsequent cleaning depends on the quality of it.

4. Set up schedules and cleaning areas: hidden opportunities

The basic functionality of the Mi Home schedule is limited, but there are ways to flexibly adjust the cleaning to your rhythm of life, such as setting different cleaning times for weekdays and weekends, or eliminating cleaning in certain rooms.

How to set up a schedule:

1. Open the vacuum cleaner map in the application
2. Press the schedule. → Add
3. Choose the days of the week and the cleaning time
4. In the section Additional set up: 🔄 Cleaning mode (quiet, balanced, turbo) 🧹 Number of passes (1 or 2 times in each zone) 🚫 Excluded rooms (for example, children's daytime)

For advanced users, there is an undocumented virtual wall feature:

1. On the map, click Add Add → Virtual wall
2. Draw a line on the map, limiting the zone
3. Save and activate in the schedule

6.Integration with a smart home: voice control and automation

Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner 1S Supports integration with Google Assistant, Alice and Apple HomeKit (via workarounds:

Connection to Google Assistant:

1. Open Google Home and click on it. + → Set up the device
2. Select Already There Are Devices? → Xiaomi
3. Sign in to your Mi Home account
4. Choose Vacuum Cleaner 1S device-list

Now you can use commands:

• 🎤 "Okay Google, run the vacuum cleaner in the living room"
• 🎤 "Okay, Google, put the vacuum cleaner back on the base"
• 🎤 "Okay Google, turn on the quiet mode on the vacuum cleaner"

Automation through Mi Home:

In the Mi Home app, you can create scenarios like "If... Then..." Examples:

• 🏠 "If no one is home, start cleaning (using the geolocation of the smartphone)
• ⏰ "If 18:00, clean the kitchen and corridor"
• 🌡️ "If the humidity is above 60%, turn on the turbo mode (if you have a Xiaomi hygrometer)

Limitations of voice control:

⚠️ Note: When using the Russian version of Alice, only basic commands are available ("start cleaning", "get back to base"). Extended functions (cleaning specific rooms, setting modes) require English vacuum cleaner firmware.

Maintenance and extension of service life

Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner 1S You have served longer than the warranty period (1 year), follow these recommendations:

Weekly service:

• 🧹 Clean the main filter (wash under running water, dry for 24 hours)
• 🗑️ Empty the garbage container (without waiting for filling)
• 🧲 Clean the side brushes from the wound hair
• 👁️ Wipe the collision sensors (alcohol wipe)

Monthly maintenance:

• 🔋 Calibrate the battery (discharge to 0% once a month and charge to 100%)
• 🛠️ Check the rubber brush for wear (replace if damaged)
• 🗺️ Update the room map (remove the old one and rescan)

What can't you do?

• 🚫 Use a vacuum cleaner to clean large debris (pebbles, shards)
• 🚫 Remove wet surfaces (dry cleaning only!)
• 🚫 Keep the vacuum cleaner on a balance of less than 30% charge for a long time
• 🚫 Use non-original accessories (filters, brushes)

The service life of key components:

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Regular maintenance not only prolongs the life of the vacuum cleaner, but also improves the quality of cleaning. 20-30%.

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