How to change voiceover in the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi

Changing the language of a voice assistant is one of the most common tasks that owners of smart appliances face after buying. Often devices come from a factory with a Chinese or English interface, which creates discomfort with the Xiaomi Vacuum owners are looking for ways to make interaction with the gadget more understandable and convenient for all family members.

The procedure for changing the audio settings depends on the model of your device and the control application used. In most cases, it is enough to have a stable Internet connection and an account in the Mi Home system. However, there are nuances that may require additional actions, such as changing the region or manually installing language packs.

In this guide, we will go into detail all the available voice-over methods, we will look at the standard application settings, the features of changing the server region and manual methods for advanced users, and it is important to understand that not all models support the full set of default languages.

Checking the current version and compatibility

Before making any changes, you need to make sure your device technically supports the language you want. Not all Roborock or Mijia models have voice files built in for all languages of the world. Chinese, English and sometimes Russian or Spanish are generally supported depending on the region of sale.

Make sure your robot vacuum cleaner firmware is updated to the latest available version. Manufacturers often add new language packages with software updates. Check can be done through the device menu in the Settings → About Device → Check for updates.

If the available language list doesn’t have the option you need, it may mean that your modification isn’t built in the factory, which means that you won’t be able to solve the problem with standard methods and that you’ll need more complex manipulations of regional settings.

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The language on the list depends on the hardware version and the region for which the device is released.

Changing the language through the Mi Home app

The easiest and safest way to change voice notifications is to use the official Mi Home app. The program interface allows you to manage most device settings without having to disassemble or connect cables. The algorithm of actions is the same for most models, but the names of items can vary slightly.

To start, open the app on your smartphone and go to the main control page of your robot. Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen to get into the optional settings menu. Find Voice Package or Voice Package.

• 📱 Click on the current language to see the list of available alternatives.
• 🌐 Select the language you want (e.g. Russian or English) from the drop-down list.
• ⬇️ Wait for the download and installation of the package, the robot will confirm the change with the phrase.
• 🔄 If the language is already installed but not active, just select it to activate it.

Once you've chosen a new language, the device can reboot, which is normal behavior, because the system needs time to use new audio files, and if the process is stalled, try restarting the robot itself by holding the power button.

The Influence of the Server Region on Voiceover

One of the main reasons for the lack of Russian or English is the wrong region in the settings of the Mi Home account. Language packs are often tied to the geographic location of the server. If your account is registered in China, then the feature set will correspond to the Chinese version of the device.

To change the region, you need to log out of your current account and re-authenticate by selecting another country. Go to the profile tab (Profile tab), click Settings and select Region. For the maximum set of features, it is recommended to choose Russia, Germany or Singapore.

⚠️ Attention: If you change region, the list of devices in the application may be cleared. You will have to re-attach the robot vacuum cleaner to the account, scanning. QR-case-code.

Once you change region and re-assign the device, new options often appear in the voice packet menu, because the server updates the list of available content for your account, and in some cases, you need a complete device reassignment to activate hidden features.

Specificity of Roborock and Dreame models

Sub-brands like Roborock and Dreame may have their own shell apps, although they are based on the Xiaomi ecosystem, and the language change procedure may be different for them, such as Roborock’s audio settings are placed in a separate Settings → Voice menu.

The S5 Max, S6 and later often allow users to download custom voice packets, which allows users to install custom voice recordings recorded by enthusiasts, but installing such packages requires root rights or scripts, which is not recommended for ordinary users.

Dreame app owners should pay attention to the Dreamehome app, which often gets updates faster than the universal Mi Home, and may contain more relevant language bases for specific models of the brand’s vacuum cleaners.

Manual installation of language packages

For advanced users, there is a method of manually replacing audio files, which requires access to the robot's file system through ADB protocol or a special developer toolkit, which is suitable if standard methods do not work and the device has an open file system.

First, you need to download the archive with the desired language from trusted sources (forums 4PDA, GitHub). Files usually have the.pkg extension or are a set of.mp3 in a specific folder structure.

adb push russian_voice.pkg /data/voice/


adb shell reboot

Once you copy the files, you need to restart the device. If the folder structure is broken or the hash amount of the file does not match the expected amount, the robot can go into a reboot cycle or stop making sounds. So before starting the procedure, back up the original files.

⚠️ Warning: Manual modification of system files can lead to loss of warranty and software failure (brick.

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Always save the original voice files to a separate folder on your computer before you replace them, which will allow you to roll back changes in case of an error.

Solving Frequent Problems and Errors

Sometimes, after a language change, the robot continues to speak the previous one or makes incomprehensible sounds, which may be due to the caching of data in the application. Try clearing the cache of the Mi Home app in the smartphone settings or reinstall it.

Another common problem is the time and language dissynchronization after the Wi-Fi reset, and when the network is reset, the robot can reset the language settings to default (Chinese), in which case the language selection procedure on the menu will need to be repeated again after successfully connecting to the router.

• 🔊 Check the volume level: it is possible that the sound is just twisted to a minimum.
• 📶 Make sure the Wi-Fi connection is stable when loading the package.
• 📱 Update the Mi Home app to the latest version from the store.
• 🤖 Reboot the robot if it is stuck with the phrase "Starting cleaning".

If nothing works, reset the device completely to factory settings. This usually requires you to simultaneously press the on and back buttons to the base (or use the reset hole with a paper clip). After reset, set the device as new by selecting the right region from the start.

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A stable Internet connection is critical when you install a new voice packet.

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