How to change voiceover on Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Mop: all ways

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Mop has become an indispensable cleaning assistant, but standard voiceovers in Chinese or English can be annoying or simply confusing. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided the ability to change voices through the official Mi Home app, as well as through alternative methods for advanced users. In this article, we will analyze all available methods, including hidden settings, informal firmware and solutions for models without support for Russian.

It is important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the firmware version and the regional binding of the device. For example, robots for the Chinese market (CN) often lack many language packages, while global versions (Global/EU) offer a choice of 5-7 languages. There are also custom voice packs created by enthusiasts that can be installed manually - but this requires certain technical skills.

If you have a problem when the robot stopped talking after updating or resetting, there is a section at the end of this article that addresses common bugs, and for those who want to turn off voice prompts completely, we've also prepared a manual.

How to Change Voiceovers Through Mi Home

The easiest and safest method is to use the Mi Home app (renamed Xiaomi Home in some regions), which is suitable for most Mi Robot Vacuum Mop models, including the 1C, 1T, 2 Pro and S5 Max, but requires a current version of the software.

To change the language of voiceovers:

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your robot vacuum cleaner from the device list.
2. Go to Settings → Voice prompts (or Settings → Voice Pack in English).
3. In the list of available languages, select the desired one (for example, Russian, English or Chinese).
4. Confirm the download of the voice packet – it can take a few minutes depending on the speed of the Internet.
5. Reboot the robot by holding the power button for 5 seconds.

If the list does not include Russian, it means that your model does not officially support it, in which case it will help to change the region of the device in the application (see next section) or install a custom voice package.

Changing the region of the device for unlocking languages

Many users are faced with the fact that Mi Home lacks the right language, which is due to the regional binding of the device: for example, robots for the Chinese market (CN) often have only Chinese voiceover, the solution is to change the region in the application settings.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Mi Home and tap on the three dots in the upper right corner (profile menu).
• 🌍 Select a Region and change it to Russia, Europe or Singapore (these regions usually support Russian).
• ⚠️ After changing the region, you may need to re-add the device to the application.
• 🔄 Reboot the robot and check for a new language in your voice settings.

⚠️ Note: Change of region may result in loss of some features if your model is not certified for the selected market. CN-post-switch versions EU It may be a loss of support LDS-full-power lidar.

If the region change didn't help, try updating your firmware to the latest version through the app, and sometimes new languages are added in new software releases.

Installation of custom voice packets (for advanced)

If the official methods don't work, you can install informal voiceovers, which is suitable for Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 1T, 1C and 2 Pro models, but requires access to the robot's file system via ADB or Telnet.

Before starting, make sure that:

Downloaded an archive with a voice packet (for example, from the 4PDA forum)

Installed on PC program ADB Tools or Putty for Telnet

Connected the robot to the same Wi-Fi network as the computer

Backup of the original voiceover files (optional)

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Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode on the Robot: In Mi Home, go to Settings → About Device. Tap 5 times on the firmware version number until a notification appears.

Telnet

telnet [IP- address robot] 23


login




Password: (usually blank or 1234)

IP-address

Fing

/mnt/udisk/voice/

cd /mnt/udisk/voice/


wget [link to archive with voice]




unzip voice_pack.zip

reboot

Ready-made voice packs can be found on thematic forums, for example:

• 🎤 Russian voice from Mary (female, natural)
• 🤖 Robot voice (like in movies)
• 🎮 Voice from games (e.g. GLaDOS from Portal)

⚠️ Warning: Unofficial voice packets may contain bugs or conflict with firmware. Before installing, check other users' reviews on the forum where you downloaded the file. Also make sure the package is specifically designed for your robot model, such as files for Mi Robot Vacuum. 1S This is not a good option for Mi Robot Vacuum Mop 2 Pro.

Disabling voiceover completely

If the robot's voice is annoying, it can be completely turned off.The method works for all Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Mop models, but the interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version.

Instructions:

1. In the Mi Home app, go to the robot settings.
2. Select the Voice Pack (Voice Pack).
3. In the top corner of the screen, find the switch to turn on the voice and deactivate it.
4. Save the changes and reboot the robot.

Alternative method (if the option is not in the appendix):

• 🔊 Open the Settings. → Sound on the robot itself (via a physical button or app).
• 🔇 Select No Sound (Mute) in the Volume Level section.

Once your voice is turned off, the robot will stop sounding cleanup status, error status, and warnings, which can be uncomfortable if you're used to relying on voice cues to diagnose problems.

Solving voice problems

Sometimes, when you change your voice or update your firmware, you get a mistake: the robot is silent, it makes distorted sounds, or it keeps repeating a single phrase, and let's look at typical problems and their solutions.

If none of the methods helped, try to reset the robot to the factory settings:

1. Hold the power button for 10 seconds until the signal sounds.
2. Wait until the robot restarts (the indicator will flash orange).
3. Add the device back to the Mi Home.

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Before resetting your settings, take a picture of the current cleaning options (such as a room map, schedule) – this will save time for reconfiguration.

Comparison of methods of changing voiceover

To choose the best way, compare all available options on the criteria of complexity, safety and result.

For most users, the best solution is to change the language through an app or turn off voice. Installing custom packs is only justified if you need a unique voice (for example, voiceovers from famous characters) and you are willing to risk the stability of the device.

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If your model of Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner does not officially support Russian, the most reliable way is to change the region to Russia or Europe in Mi Home, which unlocks hidden language packages without risk to firmware.

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