How to connect a vacuum cleaner Xiaomi 1S Phone: full instructions with pictures and tips

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Robot Cleaner 1S It's a huge hit with smart technology, because it's a combination of affordable pricing and advanced features. But many users are struggling with it as soon as they're first connected to a smartphone. Why can't the Mi Home app see the device? How do you add a vacuum cleaner to the Xiaomi ecosystem? And what to do if the indicator on the body flashes red, and the connection breaks down?

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions with illustrations, a breakdown of typical errors and unique customization tips that are not listed in the official documentation. We will look at the connection for both Android and iPhone, and also tell you how to integrate a vacuum cleaner into Google Assistant or Alice for voice control.

If you just unpacked the box with Xiaomi 1S, So don't rush to turn on the device. First, check the hardware and get your smartphone ready, and it'll save you an hour of nerve. And for those of you who have tried to connect and got an error, we have a section with diagnostics of problems and non-obvious solutions.

Before you go to the instructions, make sure your vacuum cleaner matches the regional version. 1S It was produced in several modifications:

• 🌍 Global version (English firmware, support for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi)
• 🇨🇳 Chinese version (requires a change of region to Mi Home)
• 🇪🇺 European version (may have server restrictions)

If you bought a device on AliExpress or in a Chinese store, there is a 90% chance that you have Chinese firmware – this will require additional steps when setting up.

1. Preparation for connection: what to do before turning on the vacuum cleaner

The mistake most users make – they include Xiaomi 1S They're trying to plug it in. But there are 5 critical steps that you need to do in advance:

1. Check the Wi-Fi version of the router. The vacuum cleaner only works on 2.4 GHz networks. If your router only broadcasts 5 GHz (or a combined network), the vacuum cleaner will not be able to connect.

• 📱 On Android: Go to Settings → Wi-Fi and see the name of your network _5G or 5GHz — It's a 5GHz network.
• 🍎 On iPhone: Open Settings → Wi-Fi, click on the i icon next to your network – there will be a standard (802.11a/n/ac = 5 GHz).

2. Install the Mi Home app. Download only the official version:

• 🤖 Mi Home for Android (Google Play)
• 🍏 Mi Home for iOS (App Store)

⚠️ Note: Do not use clones or APK from third sites – they may contain viruses or outdated libraries, because of which the vacuum cleaner will not be added to the system.

3. Sign up for a Xiaomi account. You can't connect without it. If you already have an account (like a Redmi smartphone), use it. If you don't, sign up directly in the app:

1. Open Mi Home.
2. Click Profile. → Register.
3. Please provide a valid email or phone number (confirmation will be required). SMS).

4. Check the battery charge of the vacuum cleaner.If the indicator is on the Xiaomi body 1S flashes red, which means that the charge is less than 20%, and the connection may be interrupted. Charge the device to at least 50% (the indicator will turn orange).

5 Prepare for the first switch on. The vacuum cleaner should be on a flat, hard surface (not on the carpet!) within 1 meter of the router. Remove other smart devices (columns, lamps) that may cause interference.

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2. Step-by-step instructions: how to add Xiaomi 1S Mi Home

Now, to the process of connection, follow the instructions strictly by step, if you skip one item, the vacuum cleaner will not appear in the list of devices.

Step 1. Turn on the vacuum cleaner.

Press and hold the power button on the Xiaomi body 1S for 3 seconds until you hear a voice message in Chinese (or English, depending on the firmware), the indicator should light up in blue and emit an audible signal every 5 seconds - this means that the device is ready to pair.

Step 2: Start adding the device to Mi Home

1. Open the Mi Home app.
2. Click on the + icon in the upper right corner.
3. Select the Cleanup category → Robot vacuum cleaner.
4. In the list of models, find the Mi Robot Vacuum 1S (If not, update the app!).

Step 3. Connect to the vacuum cleaner network

Once you have selected a model, the app will suggest connecting to a temporary Wi-Fi network created by the vacuum cleaner itself, and the name of the network will look like mirobot-vacuum-XXXX:

• 📶 Go to the Wi-Fi settings on your phone.
• 🔍 Find the network from the vacuum cleaner and connect to it (password is not required).
• ⏳ Return to Mi Home – a message should appear Connected to the device.

Step 4: Select a home Wi-Fi network

The application will suggest you select your main network. 2.4 GHz. Enter your Wi-Fi password and press Next. Importantly, if you have a dual-band router, choose a network without a suffix. 5G (For example, MyWiFi, not MyWiFi_5G).

Step 5. Wait for the setup to be completed

The process can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes.

• 🔄 The vacuum cleaner will reboot (the indicator will go out and light up again in blue).
• 📱 In the appendix, a message will appear Device added.
• 🏠 The vacuum cleaner will appear in the list of devices with the ability to control.

If there is an error at any stage, don't close the app! Go to the problem-solving section.

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The main rule: the vacuum cleaner and the phone must be connected to the same 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. If you have a mesh system (such as TP-Link Deco), temporarily turn off additional access points.

3. Vacuum cleaner setup after connection: what can be configured in Mi Home

Now that Xiaomi 1S Now, when you add it successfully, it's time for a fine-tuning, and most users are limited to basic functions, but the vacuum cleaner has a lot more to do with it.

The main settings (section "Management"):

• 🏡 Room selection: Tie the vacuum cleaner to a specific room in the house (if you have multiple Xiaomi devices).
• 🔄 Cleaning modes: Standard - balance between quality and time. Turbo - maximum power for carpets. Quiet - for night cleaning. Local - cleaning the selected area.
• ⏰ Schedule: Set up automatic cleaning by day and time (e.g. daily at 10:00 am).

Additional functions (section "Device settings"):

Hidden settings (for experienced users):

Xiaomi. 1S There are undocumented parameters that can be changed through the developer mode:

1. Press the Settings button in the top right corner of the app 10 times.
2. There will be a menu of additional settings.
3. You can change it: vacuum speed, collision sensor sensitivity, waiting time before returning to base.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect settings in developer mode can lead to navigation failures. For example, if you reduce the sensitivity of sensors, the vacuum cleaner will beat against furniture.

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If the vacuum cleaner does not build a map well, before the first cleaning, turn off the lighting in the room - the sensors work better in uniform lighting without glare.

4. Integration with voice assistants: Alice, Google Assistant, Siri

One of the key advantages of Xiaomi 1S — You can control your voice, but you have to get the right communication with your assistants.

Connection to Yandex Alice:

1. Open the Yandex app on your phone.
2. Go to the Devices. → Add the device.
3. Choose Xiaomi and log in through your Mi Account.
4. Allow access to the vacuum cleaner.

Connection to Google Assistant:

You need to link your Xiaomi account to Google Home:

1. Open Google Home.
2. Press + → Set up the device → Are there devices already?
3. Select Xiaomi Mi Home and sign in.
4. Select a vacuum cleaner from the list of devices.

Teams for Google:

• 🎤 "Okay Google, run the kitchen vacuum cleaner".
• 🎤 "Okay Google, set the vacuum cleaner power to maximum".

Siri restrictions (for iPhone):

Unfortunately, Xiaomi 1S It doesn't support direct integration with Siri via HomeKit, but there's a workaround:

1. Install the Shortcuts app (if it is not by default).
2. Create a new script with the action Open the application → Mi Home.
3. Add a command to start the cleaning.
4. Call a scenario, for example, "Vacuum cleaner start."

Now you can say, "Hi Siri, start the vacuum cleaner."

5.Typical errors and their solutions: why the vacuum cleaner does not connect

Even if you follow the instructions accurately, you can have failures. TOP-7 errors and ways of correcting them.

Error 1: Vacuum cleaner not found in device list

• 🔌 Reason: Vacuum is not in pairing mode (indicator does not flash blue).
• 🛠 Solution: Press the power button for 10 seconds until you hear the beep. Then repeat the search in Mi Home.

Error 2: “I couldn’t connect to the network”

• 📶 Reason: Router uses WPA3 hidden SSID.
• 🛠 Solution: In router settings, change the type of security to WPA2-PSK. Turn off Hide Network (if enabled). Reset router.

Error 3: The red light is always flashing

• ⚠️ Reason: Critically low charge or firmware failure.
• 🛠 Solution: Connect the vacuum cleaner to the charging base for 4 hours. If the indicator continues to blink, reset: press the power buttons + Home for 15 seconds.

Error 4: The application freezes in the “Connect to the device” step

• 📱 Reason: Conflict with background processes on the phone.
• 🛠 Solution: Close all applications in multitasking. VPN Or a proxy (if you use it). Reinstall Mi Home.

Mistake 5: Vacuum cleaner connected but not responding to commands

• 🔄 Reason: Failure to sync with Xiaomi servers.
• 🛠 Solution: In Mi Home, remove the vacuum cleaner from the device list. Reboot the phone and vacuum cleaner. Add the device again.

Error 6: Voice control is not working

• 🎤 Reason: Vacuum cleaner is not tied to voice assistant account.
• 🛠 Solution: In Mi Home, check that the vacuum cleaner is in the main space, not the guest.In Google Settings Home/Yandex update the list of devices.

Error 7: The vacuum cleaner connects but shuts down immediately

• 🔋 Cause: Unstable power supply or interference from other devices.
• 🛠 Solution: Connect the vacuum cleaner to another socket (not through the extension cord). In the router settings, change the Wi-Fi channel from the car to 6 or 11.

What to do if the update is suspended:

• 🔄 If the indicator flashes yellow for more than 30 minutes, pull the battery (open the bottom cover and disconnect the battery for 10 seconds).
• 📱 If the vacuum cleaner does not turn on, try resetting (clamp the power for 20 seconds).
• 💻 If nothing works, run through the Mi Home Developer Tool (requires a PC and USB-TypeC cable).

8. Diagnostics of malfunctions: when to contact the service

If you've tried all the ways, but the vacuum cleaner never worked, there may be a problem with the hardware, and here are the symptoms you should go to the service center.

Nutrition problems:

• 🔋 The vacuum cleaner does not turn on even after 12 hours on charging.
• 🔌 The charging indicator does not burn when connected to the base.
• 💥 When turned on, a click is heard, but the device immediately turns off.

⚠️ Warning: If the battery is swelling (seen by the deformation of the bottom cover) - do not use a vacuum cleaner.

Connection problems:

• 📡 Vacuum cleaner constantly loses communication with Wi-Fi, even if the router is stable.
• 🔌 The app displays Offline status, although the vacuum cleaner is enabled.
• 🔄 After resetting the settings, the device does not return to factory parameters.

Problems with cleaning:

• 🌀 The vacuum cleaner moves in a circle and doesn't build a map.
• 🚫 Does not respond to virtual exclusion zones.
• 🔊 Always makes a clean the side brush error, even though the brushes are clean.

Where to look for a service center:

Official partners of Xiaomi in Russia:

• 🛠 List of service centers on the Xiaomi website.
• 📍 In large cities there are branded Mi Store with points of reception of equipment.
• 📦 When sending by mail, check whether the center supports the repair of robot vacuum cleaners (not everyone is engaged in smart technology).