Xiaomiโs robot vacuum cleaners are not just home assistants, but real smart devices with a multitasking interface. However, after buying, many users face a problem: the device โspeaksโ in Chinese, English or another unfamiliar language. You can switch the language on a Xiaomi vacuum cleaner in several ways, depending on the model, the presence of the display and the firmware version.
In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from manual change through the menu to update through the branded application Mi Home. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances for the popular series โ Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Dreame D9, Viomi V3 and others. If your vacuum cleaner โdoes not understandโ commands or gives errors when changing the language, here you will find a solution.
Important: the procedure may differ for devices purchased in different regions. For example, the global versions (Global) often support Russian out of the box, while the Chinese (CN) require additional manipulation.
1. How to determine the current language and model of the vacuum cleaner
Before you change the language, make sure you correctly identify the model of the device, which determines how you switch.
- ๐ฑ Mi Home app: Open the device card โ the model is displayed in the โInformationโ or โAbout the programโ sectionยป.
If the model is defined, check the current interface language:
- ๐บ Screen (if any): The display displays characters or characters (Chinese), Latin (English) or Cyrillic (Russian).
If your vacuum cleaner does not have a screen (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum 1S), the language is determined only by voice commands or through an application, in which case the language change is exclusively programmatic, more details will be provided in the following sections.
2. Change of language through the vacuum cleaner menu (for models with a screen)
Display devices (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, DreameBot L10 Pro) allow you to change the language directly in settings. The instruction is universal for most models with touch or button control:
- Turn on the vacuum cleaner with a long press on the power button (usually 3-5 seconds).
- Click on the Settings iconยป** (โ๏ธ) In Chinese firmware, it could be a character.
If there is no Russian on the list, your firmware does not support it out of the box, in which case an update via an app (see section 4) or manual firmware (section 5) will help.
โ๏ธ Preparing for a language change through the menu
โ ๏ธ Note: On some models (Viomi) V3, Dreame D9) After changing the language, the Mi Home account may be reset, and make sure you have access to the email associated with the account.
3. Changing language through voice commands
Many Xiaomi vacuum cleaners support voice control, but you can't change the language through voice โ you can only turn on/off voiceover or switch on cleaning modes.
Here is a list of voice commands to check the current language (working on most models):
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Chinese: Tell me (kฤishว qฤซngsวo) โ The robot has to start cleaning.
- ๐ฃ๏ธ English: Start cleaning.
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Russian: Tell me to start cleaning up.
If the vacuum cleaner does not respond to commands, check:
- ๐ Volume level (in settings or on the case may be a regulator).
- ๐ถ Wi-Fi connection (some models require internet for voice control).
- ๐ Battery charge (at a level below 15% of voice functions are turned off).
Voice commands don't replace language changes, but they help diagnose a problem, for example, if the vacuum cleaner answers in Chinese and you choose English on the menu, the firmware is damaged or needs an update.
4 Change the language through the Mi Home app
The most reliable way to change the language is to use the official Mi Home app (or Dreamehome for Dreame devices), which works even for vacuum cleaners without a screen.
- Open Mi Home and select your vacuum cleaner from the device list.
- Go to Settings โ General Settings โ Language (or Settings โ General โ Language).
- If you don't have a language, update your firmware: In the same section, find the Firmware Update. Click Check for updates and wait for the download. After you install the update, the language should appear.
Russian
If the update doesnโt help, try:
- ๐ฑ Change the region of your Mi Home account to Russia or Global (in your user profile).
- ๐ Reconnect the vacuum cleaner to the application (remove the device and add again).
- ๐ Use it. VPN servers in China or Singapore (sometimes helps to unlock hidden settings).
| Model vacuum cleaner | Support for the Russian language | Need an update? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro | Yes (from firmware 3.5.9+) | Yes, if you bought it in China. | In the Chinese version (CN), Russian appears after updating via Mi Home with the Russian region. |
| Dreame D9 | Yeah (global firmware) | Not if purchased in the EU/Russia | Use the Dreamehome app, not Mi Home. |
| Viomi V3 | Partially (only in new firmware) | Yes. | You may need a manual firmware (see section 5). |
| Mi Robot Vacuum 1S | No. | No. | English/Chinese only. Russian is added through unofficial firmware. |
โ ๏ธ Warning: If the vacuum cleaner stops turning on after the firmware update or if it gives an Error 10 error, reset to the factory settings. To do this, press the power button for 10-15 seconds before the audible signal. Do not interrupt the reset process - this can lead to loss of communication with the Wi-Fi module.
5. Hand firmware for adding Russian
If the official methods didn't work, there's still a hand-held firmware option, which is suitable for power users and requires caution, and we'll look at two methods: Mi Home and third-party utilities.
Method 1: Firmware via Mi Home (official method)
- Download the latest global firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website (Support section).
- Unpack the archive and rename the firmware file to miio_vacuum.fw.
- Place the file in the root of the microSD card (if the vacuum cleaner supports it) or connect the vacuum cleaner to the PC. USB (required OTG-cable).
- In Mi Home, go to Settings โ Firmware Update โ Local Update and select the file.
Method 2: Firmware via Tokopedia or Xiaomi Community (unofficial)
This will require:
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Computer with Windows/Linux.
- ๐ USB-Type-C Cable (to connect vacuum cleaner).
- ๐ ๏ธ MiRoBoTool or DustBuilder (you can download on the forums) 4PDA Xiaomi Community).
Detailed instructions for firmware through DustBuilder
Warnings:
- ๐ซ Unofficial firmware may deprive of guarantees.
- ๐ Disabling power during firmware will lead to a brick (breakdown) of the device.
- ๐ก After the firmware may require re-binding to Mi Home.
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Before you run the firmware, back up the current version of the software. In DustBuilder, this is done with the Backup Firmware button. Save the file to the cloud disk, which will help restore the vacuum cleaner in the event of a failure.
6. Frequent errors and their solutions
When changing languages, users often face typical problems, and we've collected some of the most common errors and ways to fix them:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Language option missing | Outdated firmware or Chinese version (CN) | Update your software via Mi Home or stream the global version. |
| Vacuum cleaner does not respond to language change | Failure in settings or damaged firmware | Perform a reset to factory settings (press the power button for 10 seconds). |
| Error 5 or Error 10 | Miscommunication error with Xiaomi servers | Check your internet connection, restart your router, or use mobile internet. |
| Russian is available, but voice tips are in Chinese | Different settings for the interface and voiceover | In the vacuum cleaner menu, find the Voice Language item and select Russian separately. |
If none of the methods worked, check:
- ๐ Region of purchase: Vacuum cleaners purchased in China via AliExpress or Taobao often have locked settings.
- ๐ Account binding: Make sure the vacuum cleaner is tied to your Mi Home profile.Sometimes the language is blocked due to a Chinese account link.
- ๐ Hardware reset: On some models (e.g. Dreame) D10) Reset is performed by holding the power buttons + Home in 20 seconds.
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If the vacuum cleaner is purchased in China and is not updated through Mi Home, try changing your account region to Singapore or Hong Kong โ sometimes this will unlock hidden settings.
7. Alternative ways of managing without changing the language
If you can not change the language, but you need to use the vacuum cleaner "here and now", use alternative methods:
- ๐ฑ Voice Assistant: Configure management via Alice (Yandex), Google Assistant or Siri. To do this, link Mi Home to the corresponding service in the application settings.
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Control via Home Assistant: If you use a smart home system, add a vacuum cleaner like a Xiaomi Miio device and control through the interface HA.
- ๐ฎ Remote from another vacuum cleaner: Some Xiaomi and Dreame models are IR compatible. For example, the remote from Mi Robot Vacuum 1 can work with Viomi V2.
For voice control via Alice:
- Open Mi Home and go to Profile โ Smart Home Settings โ Voice Assistants.
- Select Yandex and log in.
- Tell Alice, turn on the vacuum cleaner or Alice, start cleaning.
Limitations of alternative methods:
- โ Voice assistants do not change the language of the vacuum cleaner interface, only control it.
- โ Home Assistant may not have some features (e.g., configuring cleaning areas).
- โ Remotes from other models do not work with all functions.