Why Owners Change the Voice of a Robot Vacuum Cleaner and What You Need to Know Before You Start
Xiaomi's robot vacuum cleaner voice prompts are not just a functional element, but part of the daily interaction with the device. Over time, standard voiceovers can become annoying, seem too monotonous or just annoying. Some want to hear the voice of their favorite cartoon character, some want to make the hints more informative, and some want to completely turn off their voices so that the vacuum cleaner works in silence. But before you start replacing them, it's important to understand that not all models support this function officially.
Most of Xiaomi’s modern robot vacuum cleaners (including the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Dreame Bot Z10 Pro and Viomi V3) allow you to change voice packets through the Mi Home or Dreamehome app. However, older models (such as the Mi Robot Vacuum 1S or Roborock S5) may require manual firmware through third-party tools – this is risky and lacks warranty.
In this article, we will discuss:
- 🔹 Official ways to change voice via Mi Home and Dreamehome (no risk to warranty).
- 🔹 Alternative methods for models where official replacement is not possible (including firmware through the ADB and modified files).
- 🔹 Where to download high-quality voice packs (including voices of characters, celebrities or completely voiceless versions).
- 🔹 Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them, so as not to turn a vacuum cleaner into a brick".
Method 1: Official voice replacement via Mi Home (for supported models)
The safest and easiest way is to use the built-in Mi Home app tools, which are suitable for most modern Xiaomi, Roborock and Dreame models released after 2020, the main condition is that your device must be connected to a Xiaomi account and have the latest firmware.
Step instructions:
- Open the Mi Home app and select your robot vacuum cleaner.
- Go to Settings → Voice prompts (or Settings → Voice Pack in English).
- Click Download Voice Packs, and the system will show you the available options (usually 2-4 voices in different languages).
- Choose your favorite package and wait for the download (can take up to 5 minutes depending on the Internet speed).
- After installation, restart the vacuum cleaner (reboot button in the settings).
If your app doesn't have Voice prompts, it doesn't support an official replacement, so go to alternative methods.
☑️ Preparing for voice replacement via Mi Home
⚠️ Note: After replacing voice through Mi Home, some users complain about sync failure with Xiaomi servers. If the vacuum cleaner stopped showing in the application, try reconnecting it: delete the device from your account and add again.
Method 2: Replace your voice through Dreamehome (for Dreame vacuum cleaners)
Dreame brand devices (like Dreame Bot Z10 Pro or Dreame F9) use a separate app called Dreamehome, where voice replacement is slightly different but doesn’t require technical skills, and the main advantage is that Dreamehome often has more voice packages, including themed ones (like New Year’s or children’s voices).
How to change your voice:
- Open Dreamehome and select your vacuum cleaner.
- Go to Settings → Voice Assistant → Voice Packages.
- In the list of available packages, select the desired one and click Install. Some packages may be paid (costs are from 50 to 200 rubles).
- Wait for the installation to be completed and restart the device.
Features of Dreamehome:
- 🔸 Voice packets are updated once in a while 1-2 month (watch out for announcements in the app).
- 🔸 It is possible to disable all voice prompts, leaving only sound signals.
- 🔸 For some models (such as Dreame Bot) W10) Voice Customization – you can write your own phrases.
| Model vacuum cleaner | Support for formal vote replacement | Annex | Additional opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro | ✅ Yes. | Mi Home | 4 standard voices + seasonal packages |
| Dreame Bot Z10 Pro | ✅ Yes. | Dreamehome | Paid packages, customization of phrases |
| Roborock S7 MaxV | ✅ Yes, only through Mi Home) | Mi Home | Voices in 10+ languages |
| Viomi V3 | ❌ No, only informal methods) | Mi Home | Hand-held firmware required |
| Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 1S | ❌ No. | Mi Home | Only replacement through ADB |
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If Dreamehome doesn't have the right voice, check your account region. Some packages are only available to users in China or Europe. To change region, create a new in-app account by selecting the right country when you sign up.
Method 3: Unofficial voice replacement (for unsupported models)
If your model doesn’t support official voice replacement, there are two options:
- Firmware via ADB. Suitable for power users, requires unlocking Developer Mode and working with the command line.
- Replace voice files manually, and you download the modified files and upload them to the vacuum cleaner via FTP or SCP.
Important: both methods are warranty-free and can cause the device to fail, and if you're not sure about your skills, you'd better go to a specialist or stop with a standard voice.
Instructions for firmware through ADB:
- Turn on Developer Mode on the vacuum cleaner: Press the Home button for 10 seconds until you hear the beep. Connect the vacuum cleaner to Wi-Fi and record it. IP-address (can be found on the router).
ADB
Platform Tools
adb connect [IP- vacuum cleaner address]4PDA
adb push voice_pack.zip /sdcard/adb shell pm install -r /sdcard/voice_pack.zipadb shell rebootWhat if the vacuum cleaner is not connected by ADB?
⚠️ Note: Some voice packets from unverified sources may contain malicious code that will block the vacuum cleaner or start collecting data about your home network, 4PDA or XDA Developers and be sure to check them with antivirus.
Where to download voice packs for Xiaomi: verified sources
Official voice packs are only installed via Mi Home or Dreamehome, but if you are looking for custom options (character, celebrity or completely voiceless versions), you will have to turn to third-party resources.
- 📁 4PDA — The largest Russian-language forum where users share modified firmware and voice packets.
- 📁 XDA Developers is an international resource for developers, and you can find packages for Roborock and Dreame here.
- 📁 GitHub -- some enthusiasts are putting their work out in the open. Look for repositories on queries like the Xiaomi vacuum voice pack.
- 📁 Telegram channels, for example, @XiaomiVacuum or @RoborockFans. Fresh packages and installation instructions are often posted here.
When choosing a package, pay attention to:
- 🔹 Compatibility with the model (indicated in the file description).
- 🔹 Firmware version – some packages only work on specific versions of the software.
- 🔹 Reviews of other users (if the package is buggy or contains viruses, this is usually written in the comments).
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Before installing a third-party voice pack, make sure to back up the current vacuum cleaner firmware. This can be done via ADB by adb backup -f backup.ab -apk -shared command.
Frequent problems and their solutions
Even with a formal voice change, there can be errors, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The voice remained unchanged after the package was installed. | Incorrect package model or synchronization failure | Restart the vacuum cleaner and check the compatibility of the package with your model |
| Vacuum cleaner not connected to Mi Home after voice change | File conflict or firmware failure | Remove the device from your account and add it again. |
| The voice is interrupted or distorted | A damaged packet file or lack of memory | Remove the package and install it again. |
| The vacuum cleaner is constantly reloading. | Incompatible firmware or installation error | Reset the settings to factory (Settings → Reset) |
| There is no "Voice prompts" item in the annex | The model does not support an official replacement. | Use alternative methods (see section above) |
If none of these things worked, try resetting the vacuum cleaner to the factory.
- Press the Home button for 20 seconds until the red light light lights up.
- Release the button and wait for the reboot.
- Connect the vacuum cleaner to the application again.
⚠️ Warning: Once you reset the settings, the vacuum cleaner will delete all the stored maps of the spaces, and if you use zoning or virtual walls, you will have to reconfigure them.
How to completely disable voice prompts
If you're annoyed by any voice, you can turn off all voice prompts, leaving only the beeps, which works for most Xiaomi, Roborock and Dreame models.
Instructions for Mi Home:
- Open the app and select your vacuum cleaner.
- Go to Settings → Voice prompts.
- Turn off the slider Enable Voice Prompts.
- Save the settings and restart the device.
For Dreamehome:
- Go to Settings. → Voice assistant.
- Select the option Silent Mode.
- Confirm the change.
If your app doesn’t have this option, you can try installing an “empty” voice packet (a file without audio tracks), which is often posted on 4PDA or GitHub.
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Some models (such as the Roborock S7) even quietly leave audible signals when errors are encountered (such as when the vacuum cleaner is stuck) and to turn them off, you need to edit the configuration file via ADB or install a modified firmware.