Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum G1 has become an indispensable cleaning assistant, but standard voiceover in Chinese or English can be annoying or simply not suitable for your preferences. Fortunately, the manufacturer and enthusiast community offer several ways to change voice prompts - from official settings in the Mi Home app to manual firmware custom voice packs.
In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of replacing voiceovers, including step-by-step instructions with pictures, compatibility tables and answers to frequent questions. You will learn how to install a Russian voice (if it is not in the standard settings), download alternative options from the community or even record your own voice for a unique sound. Importantly, the procedure for the Xiaomi G1 is different from other models (for example, S5 or S6), so watch for the nuances!
Before you start, check the firmware version of your vacuum cleaner in the Mi Home app (Settings → About the device).Still-update firmware (2023-2026) supports language change without additional manipulation, and older versions may require manual updates.
1.Official method: change the language in the Mi Home app
The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in Mi Home settings, which are suitable for most users and do not require technical skills, but the languages available depend on the region of your Xiaomi account and the version of the vacuum cleaner firmware.
To change the voiceover officially:
- 📱 Open the Mi Home app and select your Xiaomi G1 device-list.
- ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Voice prompts (or Settings) → Language and voice in new versions).
- 🌐 In the list of available languages, select the desired one (for example, Russian, English or German).
- 🔄 Confirm the change and wait for the synchronization (vacuum cleaner will give a test sound).
If the list does not include Russian, then your account is linked to a region where it is not supported (e.g. China or Europe), and the solution is to change the region of the account to Russia or Singapore (instruction below).
2. Change the region of the Xiaomi account to unlock languages
If Mi Home doesn’t have the right language, the problem lies in your account region. The manufacturer limits the options available depending on the country of purchase of the device. For example, vacuum cleaners for the Chinese market often don’t have Russian, even if technically supported.
To unlock additional languages:
- 📵 Log out of the Mi Home account (Profile section) → Get out).
- 🌍 When re-entering, select the region Russia, Singapore or India (usually more languages).
- 🔑 Confirm the entrance. SMS email.
- 🔄 Return to the vacuum cleaner settings and check the list of languages – now Russian should appear there.
Warning: changing the region will reset all smart home settings (scenarios, schedules, tied devices) and pre-screenshot or export configurations!
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If after changing the region the language still did not appear, update the vacuum cleaner firmware to the latest version through Settings → Software Update.
3. Manual downloading of custom voice packets
For advanced users who lacked standard options, there is an option to set up custom voice acting.
- 🎤 Voice packs from the community (for example, female/male Russian with different intonations).
- 🎙️ Self-written phrases (special software required).
- 🤖 Voices from other vacuum cleaners (e.g. from Roborock) S7).
The process of installing custom voiceover includes:
- Download a voice packet (file with the extension.pkg or.bin).
- Connect to the vacuum cleaner via Wi-Fi or via USB-OTG (for older versions).
- Download a file via Mi Home or third-party utilities (e.g., Xiaomi Cloud Tokens Extractor).
⚠️ Warning: Unofficial voice packets may contain errors or conflict with firmware.Before installing, back up your current vacuum cleaner settings!
Download a voice packet from a trusted source (e.g., the 4PDA forum)
Check the firmware version of the vacuum cleaner (must be at least 3.5.8)
Connect the vacuum cleaner to a stable Wi-Fi network (5GHz not supported!)
Disable antivirus on your phone/PC (can block files)-->
4.Where to download voice packs for Xiaomi G1
Xiaomi does not officially distribute alternative voice packs, but enthusiasts create and test them on forums.
| Source | Type of voice | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4PDA | Russian (female/male), English | Reference to the topic | Registration required |
| GitHub (MiHome repositories) | Multilingual packages | Reference | Instructions in English |
| Telegram channels | Castom voices (including jokes) | Example of a channel | The risk of informal files |
Before downloading, check other users' reviews and the date of publication of the file. Outdated packages (over 2023) may not work with new firmware.
5. Step-by-step instruction for installing a custom voice
To install an informal voice packet, follow this instruction. Example for a file ru_female_v2.pkg:
- 📥 Download the archive with the voice packet and unpack it. Inside must be a file with the.pkg extension.
- 📡 Connect the vacuum cleaner to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone/PC.
- 🔧 Open Mi Home, go to Settings → About the device → Manual update.
- 📁 Select the downloaded.pkg file and confirm the installation.
- ⏳ Wait until the process is complete (the vacuum cleaner will restart) and the test phrase will be heard in a new voice.
If after installation the vacuum cleaner gives an error or does not respond:
- 🔄 Restart the device (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
- 📥 Try a different voice packet (perhaps the current one is incompatible with your firmware).
- 🔧 Return to the standard voice via Settings → Resetting a vote.
What to do if the vacuum cleaner freezes after installing the voice?
6.Recording your own voice for Xiaomi G1
For the most creative users, you can record personalized voice cues, and you can do this by:
- 🎤 A microphone with good recording quality (e.g. Boya) BY-M1).
- 💻 Audio processing software (Audacity, Adobe Audition).
- 📄 Phrase template for vacuum cleaner (can be downloaded here).
Recording process:
- Write down all phrases from the template (e.g., “Start cleaning”, “Charging completed”) in WAV format, 16 bits, 44.1 kHz.
- Process files: remove noise, normalize volume.
- Pack files in the.zip archive and rename them to custom_voice.pkg.
- Download the bag to the vacuum cleaner via Mi Home (similar to custom bags).
⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi vacuum cleaner G1 It only supports a certain format of audio files. If phrases sound distorted or intermittent, check the recording parameters (bitrate, sampling frequency).
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Your own voice is unique, but requires fine-tuning. Test recording in short phrases before you download it!
7. Frequent errors and their solutions
When you change voices, you often have a problem with the typical voiceover, and here's how to solve them:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| No Russian language in the settings | Region of the account - China/Europe | Replacement of the region with Russia (see section 2) |
| Vacuum cleaner does not accept custom bag | Incompatible version of the firmware | Update to the latest version |
| The voice sounds robotic or jammed. | Incorrect audio file format | Rewrite phrases in WAV 44.1 kHz |
| After installation, the vacuum cleaner dropped off | Error in the.pkg file | Restore backup or return standard voice |
If none of these methods worked, please contact Xiaomi via the Mi Home app (Feedback section).Please specify the vacuum cleaner model (G1), firmware version and the problem description.