How to connect the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi to Mi Home on Android: video instructions from the phone

Why Video Instructions From Your Phone Are the Best Way to Connect Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners have long been indispensable cleaning tools, but their first connection to the Mi Home app is often questionable, especially if you’re trying to do it with a video from your phone — like showing a process to a friend or saving a manual for yourself. Unlike static screenshots, screen recording allows you to capture all the nuances from flashing indicators on the vacuum cleaner to the app’s response at each step.

In this article, we'll not only break down the standard Mi Home connection procedure, but also the intricacies of recording Android video to make your instruction as visual as possible. You'll learn how to avoid common errors (such as when a vacuum cleaner is not found on the network), what camera settings to use for clear shooting, and how to mount video so that it's useful even for a beginner. And if you've already tried to connect your device and encountered problems, at the end of the article there's a section on solutions for the most common crashes.

Important: if you plan to shoot the process for publication (for example, on YouTube or in social networks), pay attention to the peculiarities of Mi Home geolocation - the application can block the connection of new devices if your region in the profile does not coincide with the vacuum cleaner region.

Preparing for connection: what to do before shooting a video

Before you start recording the screen, make sure that all the components are ready to sync, which will save you unnecessary take-offs and reshoots, starting with checking the robot vacuum cleaner itself:

• 🔋 Battery charge: vacuum cleaner should be charged at least 30%. If the indicator flashes red, connect it to the base for 10-15 minutes. Some models (for example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro) refuse to turn on when the discharge is below 20%.
• 📶 Wi-Fi network: vacuum cleaner supports only networks 2.4 GHz. If your router is running 5 GHz 2.4/5 GHz Auto, create a separate network for smart devices or force the switch to 2.4 GHz in router settings.
• 📱 Mi Home: Upgrade to the latest version in Google Play. Older versions may not support new models of vacuum cleaners (e.g. Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite requires Mi Home at least 6.0.100).

Now, to make a video, to make it clear and informative.

• 🎥 Screen resolution: set the camera settings of the phone resolution is not lower 1080p (Full HD). For details like QR-It is better to use code or small text in Mi Home. 4K, If your smartphone supports you.
• 🔊 Sound: If you're commenting on a process, use an external microphone or record your voice separately (e.g. via Voice Recorder).The phone's built-in microphone will often capture the noise of the vacuum cleaner.
• 📲 Do Not Disturb: Activate it so that notifications don’t overshadow important moments on the screen.

⚠️ Note: If you are shooting a video for publication, make sure that personal data is not included in the frame (for example, the name of your Wi-Fi network or password.

Step-by-step: connecting the vacuum cleaner to Mi Home

When you're done, we'll start the connection itself, and we'll describe the process for the latest version of Mi Home (2026), but if you have an older version of the app, the differences will be minimal.

Step 1. Activate the vacuum cleaner

Press and hold the power button on the vacuum cleaner body (usually marked with a symbol) ⏻) For 3-5 seconds, until you hear the beep, models with a display (for example, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro) will display the inscription "Waiting for connection" on the screen. Wi-Fi indicator should flash orange (some models have blue ones).

Step 2 Launching Mi Home

Open the application and go to the "Add device" section (icon "+" Select the category "Vaccelers", then find your model in the list. If it is not available, select "Other vacuum cleaner" (suitable for most Xiaomi devices).

Step 3 Scanning QR- code

The app will suggest scanning. QR-code that is located:

• 📄 On the sticker under the vacuum cleaner cover (near the serial number).
• 📱 On the screen of the vacuum cleaner (models with a display).
• 📋 In the instructions for operation (section "Connection to Wi-Fi").

If QR-The code is not scanned, enter the serial number (S/N) It's made up of hand. 12–14 the symbols and are located in the same place as QR-code.

Step 4: Connect to Wi-Fi

Select your 2.4GHz network from the list and enter your password.

• 🔐 Password entered without errors (registration is important!).
• 🌐 The phone is connected to the same network as the vacuum cleaner.
• 📶 No active VPN Proxies – they can block the connection to Xiaomi servers.

After successful connection, the vacuum cleaner will emit a long beep, and in the Mi Home will appear his card with the main functions.

Vacuum charged at 30%+

Wi-Fi is running in 2.4 GHz mode

Mi Home Updated to the latest version

QR-vacuum code available for scanning

Do not disturb mode on the phone-->

How to record video from the Android screen while connecting

You can record your screen on Android using standard tools or third-party apps. We recommend the first method, which does not require additional software installation and does not load the system.

Method 1: Embedded screen recording

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Screen Record button (if not, click on the pencil to edit the panel and add it to the active buttons).
3. Press the record button. A window will appear with the settings: 🎤 Sound recording: Select "Device Sound" (to record Mi Home system sounds) or "Microphone" (for voice comments). 📹 Permission: install 1080p or 4K (if maintained). 🔄 Show touches: turn on so viewers can see where you click.

"Start."

Method 2: Applications for recording

If your Android version doesn’t have a built-in record, use:

• 📱 AZ Screen Recorder – Supports recording 4K, logo additions and video clipping.
• 🎥 DU Recorder – easy to stream, but requires registration for some features.
• 🔧 Mobizen – allows you to record from the webcam and screen at the same time (useful for demonstrating the vacuum cleaner and phone in one video).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) block screen recording in data protection applications (including Mi Home), in which case use third-party software or take a screen on another phone.

After the connection of the vacuum cleaner is completed, do not forget to stop recording (swipe down). → The video will be saved in the gallery in the folder "ScreenRecordings" or "Video".

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If the video turns dark, increase the brightness of the phone screen to a maximum before recording. HDR for better detail.

Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right instructions, the connection may not go according to plan, and we've collected typical problems and solutions that will be useful for both your photography and the audience.

Particularly noteworthy is the problem with the region: if your Mi Home account is registered in Russia and the vacuum cleaner is intended for China (for example, models with a suffix). CN in the name), the application may not allow to complete the connection:

• 🌍 Change the region in the Mi Home profile settings to “China” (confirmation will be required). SMS).
• 📱 Install an alternative Mi Home Lite app (available in the app) APK).
• 🔄 Use it. VPN servers in China (e.g. ExpressVPN) when first connected.

Video editing: how to make the instructions as useful as possible

Raw screen recording is rarely perfect: it can be too much pause, error, or unnecessary detail. To make the video concise and informative, use simple editing tools.

• 🎬 CapCut (free, there are templates for instructions).
• 📹 KineMaster (suitable for adding subtitles and effects).
• 🖥️ OpenShot (for PC, if you need to combine screen recording and vacuum cleaner video).

What to include in the installation:

1. Timecodes: Add tags for key moments (e.g., "0:45 - Scanning") QR-"2:10 - Wi-Fi connection" will make it easier to navigate through video.
2. Text prompts: highlight important details (such as where you are located) QR-code or what a successful connection looks like).
3. Accelerate: Reduce pauses (such as waiting for a Wi-Fi connection) to 1-2 seconds.
4. Final screen: add a slide with a short checklist (e.g.: "1. Charge 30%+ 2. Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 3. QR-code").

If you are making videos for YouTube or social media, pay attention to:

• 🎵 Background music: Use free tracks from the YouTube library (Audio section) or Epidemic Sound.
• 🗣️ Voice over-the-top: if you're commenting on the process, speak clearly and take your time.
• 📊 Analytics: In the description of the video, specify the vacuum cleaner model, the Mi Home version and the account region - this will help viewers find your video through search.

⚠️ Note: When posting a video on YouTube, avoid the words "official instruction" or "guaranteed way" in the title.This can result in a block on a Xiaomi copyright complaint".

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The most important thing about mounting a manual is to keep the timeline of the steps. Don't cut out the steps, even if they seem obvious: for a beginner, each step is important.

Additional settings of the vacuum cleaner after connection

When the vacuum cleaner finally comes to Mi Home, it can be customized to suit your needs, and it's also useful for your video: show viewers how to customize cleaning to make content more valuable.

1. Scheduling

Go to the vacuum cleaner card. → "Schedule. You can do it here:

• ⏰ Set the days and times of automatic cleaning (e.g. daily at 10:00 am).
• 🏠 Select areas for cleaning (if you have a map of the room).
• 🔄 Set up a cleanup re-up (useful for heavily polluted areas).

2. Cleaning regimes

In the "Modes" section, options are available:

• 🌀 "Careful" - cleaning in a spiral, suitable for carpets.
• 📐 "Zones" - cleaning selected areas (draw them on the map).
• 🚫 "Just a vacuum cleaner or a vacuum cleaner. + mop" (for models with washing function).

Voice control

If you have a smart speaker (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) AI Speaker) or Google Assistant, connect the vacuum cleaner to the voice:

1. At Mi Home, go to "Device Settings" → Voice assistants".
2. Select the service (Google Assistant, Alice, Mi) AI).
3. Follow the synchronization instructions (authorization may be required).

After that, you can give commands like:

• "Okay, Google, turn on the vacuum cleaner in the living room."
• "Alice, start cleaning the kitchen."

4. Firmware update

Check the updates for the vacuum cleaner regularly in the Settings section → Software Update. New firmware versions may add:

• 🗺️ Improved mapping (e.g., furniture recognition).
• 🔊 New voice cues.
• ⚡ Optimization of energy consumption.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the firmware update process. If the vacuum cleaner is disconnected from the network or discharged during an update, this can lead to loss of communication with the device and the need to reset to factory settings.

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