Connecting the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner to the phone via Mi Home: full instruction 2026

Why Mi Home is the best way to control Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaner

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners are no longer just appliances — they’re part of the smart home ecosystem. But to make the device work at full capacity, you need to connect it to your smartphone properly. The Mi Home app (now part of Xiaomi Home’s Mi Home App) offers access to advanced features from cleaning mapping to integration with voice assistants.

Many users experience problems at the connection stage: Wi-Fi does not find, the application gives an error, the robot refuses to sync. In this article, we will analyze all possible scenarios from basic configuration to solving non-standard errors. And also find out which Xiaomi models (including Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Dreame Bot Z10 Pro and others) support connection through Mi Home, and what to do if your equipment is not visible in the list of devices.

Important: The instruction is relevant for all Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners released after 2018, including models under the Dreame and Viomi brands. For older devices (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum 1 first revision), alternative connection methods may be required.

What models of Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners support connection through Mi Home

Not all Xiaomi devices are compatible with the Mi Home App — some only work through branded apps (Dreame, Viomi).

If your model is not in the table, check it on the official Mi Home website. Alternatively, use the Dreamehome or Viomi Home apps for the respective brands. Please note that some devices (for example, Dreame Bot D9) may work in the Mi Home, but with limited functionality.

Preparing for Connection: What to Do Before Installing Mi Home

Before you start setting up, make sure that all the preconditions are met, which will save time and eliminate most errors.

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+. Older versions of the OS may not support the latest version of Mi Home.
• 📶 Wi-Fi router with support for 2.4 GHz. Most of the robot vacuum cleaners Xiaomi does not work with networks 5 GHz (except for new models like Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P).
• 🔋 Bottle charge. >At a low charge, the device can interrupt the connection process.
• 🌍 Region in Mi Home: China or Europe, for some models (e.g. Dreame Bot) L10 Pro) requires a selection of the "China" region, otherwise the functionality will be limited.

Pay special attention to the router settings:

• ⚙️ Turn it off. MAC-Filtering and Isolation of Customers (Client Isolation).
• 🔒 Make sure there are no restrictions on connecting new devices on the network (for example, a "Guest Network" with limits).
• 📡 If you use a Mesh system (for example, Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Router) AX6000), Connect the robot to the main node, not the satellite.

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⚠️ Warning: If your robot vacuum cleaner has previously been connected to another Mi Home account, reset it to factory settings. To do this, press and hold the Reset button (usually located on the bottom panel) for 5-10 seconds until you hear the beep.

Step-by-step: how to connect the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi to Mi Home

Now, to the process of connecting, follow the instructions carefully, and even one step can be missed.

Step 1: Install and configure Mi Home App

1. Download the Mi Home app from the official store: 🤖 Google Play for Android 🍎 App Store for iOS

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Step 2: Adding a new device

1. Click on the + icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
2. Choose the category of Smart Home → Robot vacuum cleaner.
3. Find your model in the list. If you don't have one, select another device and type the name manually.

Step 3: Connecting the robot to Wi-Fi

1. Make sure the robot vacuum cleaner is on and on standby (Wi-Fi indicator is on).
2. In the app, select your 2.4GHz network and enter a password. If the 2.4GHz network is not listed, check your router settings (it may be hidden or disabled).
3. Click Next and wait for the robot tone (usually two short horns).
4. If the connection did not occur within 2 minutes, click Repeat.

Step 4: Completion of the setup

1. Once you've successfully connected, the robot will appear on the device list. Click on it to open the control panel.
2. Update the firmware if the application offers to do so (important for stable operation).
3. Set up Cleaning Zones, Schedule and other settings as desired.

Solution: Change your Wi-Fi channel to 1, 6 or 11 manually through the router control panel, and check if the antivirus or firewall on your smartphone is blocking the application.

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner is connected to the Mi Home but does not respond to commands, check the application permissions in the smartphone settings. Lack of access to geolocation or Bluetooth can block some functions.

Additional settings after connection

Successful connectivity is only half the battle, and for a robot vacuum cleaner to work efficiently, customize it to suit your needs.

1. Mapping of the premises

Modern Xiaomi models (such as Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro) support laser mapping (LDS).

1. Start the first cleaning in Full Cleaning mode.
2. Do not interrupt the process until the robot has walked around all the rooms.
3. After completion, save the map in the app and mark out zones, virtual walls, and forbidden areas.

Scheduling adjustments

To clean up automatically:

1. Go to the schedule in the robot settings.
2. Add a new task by selecting the days of the week and the time.
3. Specify the type of cleaning: Dry, wet or Combined.
4. Save the settings – the robot will start on its own.

3. Integration with voice assistants

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners are compatible with:

• 🗣️ Alice (Yandex) – through the skill Mi Home.
• 🤖 Google Assistant – requires linking Xiaomi account in Google Home.
• 🍎 Siri – via Shortcuts (configuration is more difficult but possible).

To connect to Alice:

1. Open the Yandex application with voice assistant.
2. Go to Skills. → Mi Home.
3. Sign in with the same account as you do on Mi Home.
4. After synchronization, you can give commands such as: "Alice, turn on the vacuum cleaner."

Alternative ways to control the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi

If the Mi Home is not suitable (for example, due to model incompatibility), consider alternative options.

1. Branded applications of brands

• 🤖 Dreamehome App – for Dreame robots (like Dreame Bot) Z10 Pro).
• 🏠 Viomi Home – for Viomi devices (e.g. Viomi) V3).
• 🌐 Roborock App – for Roborock models (although it’s a separate brand, some features overlap).

2. Control through third-party smart home systems

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners can be integrated into:

• 🏡 Home Assistant – via Xiaomi Miio plugin (requires device token).
• 🔄 IFTTT — to create automated scenarios (e.g., start cleaning when leaving home).
• 🌐 Apple HomeKit – via Homebridge (for advanced users).

To connect via Home Assistant:

1. Install the Xiaomi Miio component via HACS.
2. Get the device token using the miio-cli script or through Mi Home (instructions are on the official website).
3. Add the device to the configuration file configuration.yaml:

vacuum:


- platform: xiaomi_miio




host: 192.168.1.100 # IP- Robot address




token: YOUR_TOKEN_HERE

⚠️ Note: When using third-party integrations (such as Home Assistant), you lose official Xiaomi support.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner

1) Use the 2.4 GHz network (except for new 5 GHz models).

(2) Select the correct region in the annex (China/Europe).

3) Update the robot firmware and application to the latest version.-->