Xiaomi Vacuum Mop Essential has become a real cleaning assistant, but the standard voice assistant may get bored or just not suit your preferences. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided the ability to change voices from a strict male to a cute female or even a child. In this article, we will analyze all the available ways to change voice, including official and alternative methods, and also explain how to solve typical problems during the setup.
It's important to understand that the functionality of the voice change depends on the firmware version and the Mi Home regional server, for example, in the European version of the application, the choice of voices may differ from the Chinese one. 3.5.9_0046 (2026 year) and prepared step-by-step instructions taking into account the nuances for different regions.
If you want to not just change your voice, but completely disable your voice prompts or replace them with your own recordings, there's a section on that, and for those of you who have experienced voice change errors, we've compiled a table of typical problems and solutions.
1.Official method: change voice through the Mi Home app
The easiest and safest method is to use the proprietary Mi Home app, which works on all regional servers, but the available voices can vary, for example, in Russia and Europe, 2-3 options are usually available, while in China - up to 5 different voices.
To change my voice:
- Open the Mi Home app and select your Xiaomi Vacuum Mop Essential robot vacuum cleaner.
- Go to Settings → Voice prompts (or Settings → Voice Pack in English).
- In the list of available voices, select the option you like. Click on it and confirm the download.
- Wait until the installation is completed (usually takes 1-2 minutes) and the robot will restart automatically.
After the reboot, check the new voice by giving a command via the app or pressing a physical button on the vacuum cleaner case. If the voice hasn't changed, try reconnecting the device to the app or updating the firmware.
Alternative method: changing the server region to expand the choice of votes
If you have few voice options available in your region, you can switch temporarily to the Chinese Mi Home server, where the choice is wider, but this method requires caution: when changing region, some features (such as integration with Alice or Google Assistant) may not work correctly.
Instructions for changing the region:
- 📱 Open Mi Home, go to profile (icon in the upper right corner).
- 🌍 Click on the current region (e.g., "Russia") and select China (Mainland China).
- 🔄 Go back to the vacuum cleaner settings and check the Voice prompts section - there should now be more options there.
- 🔙 After changing your voice, return to the original region to avoid problems with other functions.
⚠️ Warning: If you change region, all previous vacuum cleaner settings (cleaning schedule, room maps) will reset.Save screenshots of settings before switching to quickly restore them later.
If the voice is reset again after returning to the original region, then the chosen option is not supported in your region, in which case you will have to settle for standard voices or use the firmware method (described below).
3. Manual voice change via firmware (for advanced users)
This is a method that is suitable for those who are willing to risk the stability of the vacuum cleaner for a unique voice, and the essence of the method is to manually replace the voice packet files in the firmware of the device, and we do not recommend this method for beginners, since improper actions can lead to a system failure.
Step-by-step:
- Download an alternative voice pack (e.g., from the 4PDA forum) and make sure the file is suitable for the Vacuum Mop Essential model (usually an archive with the.pak extension).
- Connect the vacuum cleaner to your computer via ADB (it is required to enable developer mode in Mi Home).
- Copy the downloaded file to /miio/voice/ on the device, replacing the old package.
- Reboot the vacuum cleaner with the command: adb shell reboot
⚠️ Warning: Incorrect file replacement may result in loss of warranty or device breakdown.Before experimenting, back up your original files!
If after replacing the vacuum cleaner stopped turning on or gives an error, try to return the original files or reset to factory settings through Settings → Reset to Mi Home.
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Create a backup of the original files |
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4.How to Turn Off Voice Tips Completely
If you're annoyed by any voice alerts, you can turn them off altogether.
- In Mi Home, go to Settings → Voice prompts.
- Select the option "No sound" (or Mute in English version).
- Save the changes and restart the vacuum cleaner.
After that, the robot will only emit standard audible signals (for example, at the beginning / end of cleaning), but without voice messages. If you only need certain alerts (for example, about low battery power), you can turn them off selectively in the Settings → Notifications section.
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If the vacuum cleaner becomes less responsive to commands after the voice is turned off, try to turn on the minimum alert level. Some models use voice prompts to confirm the execution of commands.
Table: Typical problems with changing voice and their solutions
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Voice does not change after selection of Mi Home | Unstable Internet connection or synchronization failure | Restart the vacuum cleaner and router, try again |
| Only 1 vote is available on the list. | Outdated firmware or regional restrictions | Update the firmware or change the server region (see Section 2) |
| After changing voice, the vacuum cleaner issues a Voice pack corrupted error. | A damaged voice packet file | Return the standard voice or reflash the device |
| Voice resets after firmware update | Resetting settings when updating | Re-select your voice in Mi Home after the update |
If your problem is not listed in the table, check official Xiaomi support or contact the service center. In some cases, voice problems may indicate hardware problems (for example, a malfunctioning speaker).
6. Can you set your own voice?
On the Xiaomi Vacuum Mop Essential model, it is officially impossible to download custom voice packets via Mi Home. However, enthusiasts find workarounds, for example, through modified firmware or using third-party services like Home Assistant with TTS integration.
To implement the custom vote will require:
- 🖥️ Install Home Assistant on your computer or Raspberry Pi.
- 🔗 Connect the vacuum cleaner through the Xiaomi Miio plugin.
- 🎤 Record or generate your voice phrases (you can use services like Google) TTS or Amazon Polly).
- 📜 Set up automations that play your records instead of standard alerts.
This method requires technical skills and does not guarantee stable operation, and when updating the vacuum cleaner firmware, integration can break, and if you are not ready for experiments, you should choose one of the standard voices or turn off alerts altogether.
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7. Frequent Voice Questions in Xiaomi Vacuum Mop Essential
Can I change my voice to the Russian version if I have English firmware?
Why did the voice drop to the standard after the firmware update?
Can I get my old voice back if I don’t like the new one?
The voice became quiet or distorted after the shift.
Are there voices in other languages (e.g. Ukrainian, Kazakh)?
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If you want the most stable result, use official voices through Mi Home. Experiments with firmware and custom bags can lead to a loss of warranty or vacuum cleaner malfunction.
Now you know all the ways to change voice in Xiaomi Vacuum Mop Essential, from simple to advanced. If you have any questions or you have an atypical problem, describe it in the comments, and we will try to help!