How to turn off the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi for a while: all working methods

Xiaomi's robot vacuum cleaners have become indispensable cleaning aids, but sometimes they need to be temporarily suspended, such as when children or pets come into the house, repairs are being made, or you just want silence. Unlike a full shutdown, a temporary stop allows you to quickly resume cleaning without losing settings.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to suspend the work of Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners (including Mi Robot Vacuum, Dreame, Viomi, etc.), learn how to use the Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app, physical buttons on the case, voice commands and even a schedule, and what to do if the vacuum cleaner does not respond to standard methods.

1. Disconnection via Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app

The most convenient way is to use the official app, which is suitable for all modern models, including the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Dreame Bot Z10 Pro and Viomi V3. The main advantage is that you can control the vacuum cleaner remotely, even if it is not nearby.

Step instructions:

• 📱 Open the Mi Home or Xiaomi Home app (depending on the region).
• 🔍 Find your robot vacuum cleaner in the device list (usually displayed as Mi Robot Vacuum or model name).
• ⏸️ On the main screen of the device, press the "Pause" button (or Stop in English).
• ⏳ To resume cleaning, press "Resume".

If the pause button is inactive, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (at a discharge below 20%, some models block control).
• 📶 Internet connection stability (robot must be online)
• 🔄 Firmware updates (older versions of the software may have had remote-controlled bugs).

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If the vacuum cleaner isn’t displayed in the app, try reconnecting it: press the Home button on the case for 5 seconds until you hear the beep, then add the device again via Mi Home → + → Robot vacuum cleaner.

2. Use of physical buttons on the body

When you don't have a smartphone or you have problems with your app, you can control the vacuum cleaner directly through the buttons on the case, and their location and functionality vary slightly depending on the model, but the general principle is the same.

The main buttons and their purpose:

For example, the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P algorithm is as follows:

1. Find the round Power button on the top panel.
2. Press once briefly - the vacuum cleaner will suspend cleaning (the yellow indicator will light up).
3. To turn off completely, hold the button for 3 seconds until the beep.

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On some models (such as the Dreame Bot L10 Pro), the Power button is combined with the touchpad, in which case one tap is enough to pause.

3. Voice control via Alice, Google Assistant or Siri

If your Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner supports integration with voice assistants (which is most models after 2019), you can give commands by voice.

Supported voice assistants and commands:

• 🗣️ Alice (Yandex): "Alice, stop the robot vacuum cleaner" "Alice, suspend the cleaning in the living room" (if the zones are configured)
• 🤖 Google Assistant: "OK Google, pause on Xiaomi vacuum cleaner" "Hey Google, bring the vacuum cleaner back to base"
• 🍎 Siri (via HomeKit if integration is configured): "Hi Siri, turn off the robot vacuum cleaner"

For voice commands to work, it is necessary to:

1. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the same Mi Home account as the voice assistant.
2. In the application settings, allow management through third-party services (Profile → Settings → Voice assistants).
3. For Alice, additionally link Xiaomi account in the settings of the Yandex smart home.

4.Setting up a schedule for automatic stop

If you need the vacuum cleaner to stop cleaning at a certain time (like when you get back from work or go to bed), use the Schedule feature in the app, which will eliminate the need for manual control.

How to set up:

1. Open Mi Home → Choose your vacuum cleaner.
2. Go to the schedule (or Timer in English).
3. Click "Add" and select:

Save the settings.

After that, the vacuum cleaner will automatically start and finish cleaning on a schedule, for example, if you set the duration of 1 hour, it will stop exactly 60 minutes after start.

Cleaning time does not exceed battery life |Selected the correct day of the week |Time zone accounting (configure in Mi Home profile) |Vacility connected to Wi-Fi

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For models with zone cleaning support (for example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra), you can adjust the schedule for specific rooms.

1. In the Map section, select the desired areas.
2. Click Zone Settings → Schedule.
3. Specify the time and days when cleaning in this area should be turned off.

What to do in such cases:

⚠️ Warning: If the vacuum cleaner is continuously squeaking or flashing red, this is a jamming signal for the engine. Turn it off immediately (if it is on base) and check the wheels/brush for foreign objects.

Step-by-step discharge instructions:

1. Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the mains (get the base out of the socket or remove the battery if possible).
2. Hold the Power button for 10 seconds and it will reset the time errors.
3. Connect the power back and turn on the vacuum cleaner with the Power button.
4. If the problem persists, reset to factory settings: Press Home + Spot for 5 seconds (for most models). Confirm the reset in the app (Wi-Fi resetting will be required).

For Dreame Bot models with display:

• 📱 An error message will appear on the screen (e.g., Error 10 is a sidebrush problem).
• 🔧 To reset the error, press OK on the display or restart the vacuum cleaner.

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If the vacuum cleaner doesn't turn on after the discharge, check the contacts of the battery. Sometimes they oxidize - wipe them with an alcohol wipe and put the battery back tightly.

6. Disconnection through third-party smart home systems (Home Assistant, Yandex IoT)

Advanced users often integrate Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners into automation systems such as Home Assistant, Yandex Smart Home or Apple HomeKit.This allows you to control the device through a single interface and create complex scenarios.

Examples of automations for stopping the vacuum cleaner:

• 🏠 Home Assistant: automation: - alias: "Stop vacuum cleaner when no one is home" trigger: platform: state entity_id: person.you to: "not_home" action: service: vacuum.stop target: entity_id: vacuum.xiaomi_vacuum This scenario will stop the vacuum cleaner when you leave the house.
• 🔄 Yandex IoT: Create a scenario: "If [22:00] → Then [stop robot vacuum cleaner]." Add the condition: "Only if [vacuum cleaner in cleaning mode]."

To connect the vacuum cleaner to the Home Assistant, you will need:

1. Install the Xiaomi Miio component via HACS or manually.
2. Receive a device token (e.g., through the Mi Home Token Extractor app).
3. Add configuration to configuration.yaml: vacuum: - platform: xiaomi_miio host: 192.168.1.100 # IP of your vacuum cleaner token: YOUR_TOKEN_HERE

⚠️ Warning: When using informal integrations (e.g. Mi Home Bind for Home Assistant), there is a risk of Xiaomi account being blocked for “suspicious activity.” To avoid this, do not perform more than 10 requests per minute to API and do not share tokens with third parties.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you temporarily shut down a robot vacuum cleaner, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to solve them.

If your Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite vacuum cleaner does not respond to commands after a pause of more than 10 minutes, this may be due to a transition to sleep mode. To wake it up, briefly press the Power button on the case or call with your voice (OK Google, turn on the vacuum cleaner).

Another common mistake is that the vacuum cleaner doesn't return to base after stopping.

• 🔋 Battery charge is below 15% (the robot tries to reach the base but falls asleep along the way).
• 🧭 The base is moved or moved (the vacuum cleaner cannot find it on the map).
• 🚫 There is an obstacle (e.g., a closed door) in the way.

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