How to change the language on the vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: 5 working ways (including hidden settings)

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners have taken over the market with a combination of affordable pricing and advanced features, but many users are faced with one problem: the device “speaks” in Chinese, English or another unfamiliar language, especially for models bought on AliExpress or brought from abroad. In this article, we will examine all possible ways to change the language, from the standard settings in the Mi Home app to hidden engineering menus and firmware alternative software.

It is important to understand that the process depends on the vacuum cleaner model and the firmware version. For example, in Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite, the language changes through the application, and in Dreame Bot Z10 Pro (which also belongs to the Xiaomi ecosystem) only through voice commands. We will look at universal methods and unique life hacks for specific devices that are not described in the official documentation.

1. Method. №1: Change the language through the Mi Home app (official method)

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use the branded Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home for newer versions), which is suitable for most models released after 2019, including:

• 🌍 Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2/2 Pro/2 Ultra
• 🌍 Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P
• 🌍 Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop Essential
• 🚫 It does not work for older models such as Mi Robot Vacuum 1 (2016.)

Step instructions:

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your vacuum cleaner from the device list.
2. Go to Settings → General Settings → Language and Voice (or Settings → General → Language & Voice in English).
3. In the list of available languages, select Russian (if not, update the firmware, see section 4).
4. Save the changes and restart the vacuum cleaner (power button for 5 seconds).

⚠️ Note: If there is no Russian in the list of languages, but there is English, select it. After that, try updating the firmware through Settings. → Software update: Often Russian localization appears only after the update.

Make sure the vacuum cleaner is connected to Wi-Fi

Update the Mi Home app to the latest version

Check the battery charge (minimum 20%)

Turn it off. VPN (It can block Xiaomi servers)-->

2. Method. №2: Voice commands for Yandex-enabled Alice or Google Assistant models

Some Xiaomi vacuum cleaners (such as Dreame Bot D9 or Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra) support voice control via Yandex Alice or Google Assistant.

For Alice:

Alice, tell Xiaomi to change to Russian

For Google Assistant (in English):

Hey Google, ask Xiaomi to change language to Russian

If the voice assistant responds that the command is not supported:

• 🔄 Reconnect the vacuum cleaner to your Mi Home account.
• 📱 Update the device firmware (see Section 4).
• 🎤 Check if the voice assistant is enabled in the vacuum cleaner settings (Settings) → Voice assistant).

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If the vacuum cleaner doesn't respond to voice commands, try rebooting it by holding the power button for 10 seconds.

3. Method. №3: Reset to factory settings (if language cannot be changed)

If previous methods have failed and the vacuum cleaner is stuck in Chinese or another language, a complete reset will help, which will remove all settings, including cleaning cards, but often solves the localization problem.

How to reset:

1. Turn off the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 3 seconds).
2. Press the power and home buttons at the same time (or power + Spot Cleaning for models without the home button).
3. Hold for 10-15 seconds until you hear a voice message in Chinese (this is normal).
4. Release the buttons - the vacuum cleaner will restart and return to the factory settings.

After discharge:

• 📱 Connect the vacuum cleaner to the Mi Home again (as a new device).
• 🌐 When you first connect, select the region “Russia” – this will increase the chance of the appearance of the Russian language.
• 🔄 Update the firmware immediately after connecting.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum) 1S) Reset results in loss of support for the Russian language. Check the forums before reset (e.g, 4PDA), Are there any such problems with your model.

4. Method. №4: Update firmware to add Russian

If your model doesn’t have Russian initially, but it’s in newer versions of the firmware, a forced upgrade will help, a method that works for most vacuum cleaners released after 2020.

Instructions:

1. Open Mi Home and go to the vacuum cleaner settings.
2. Select the Software Update (Firmware Update).
3. If the update is not available, try it: 📍 Change the region in Mi Home to China (sometimes updates appear earlier). 🔌 Connect the vacuum cleaner to another Wi-Fi network (e.g., a mobile access point). 📱 Install Mi Home beta (available on APKMirror).

After the update, restart the vacuum cleaner and check the list of languages.

If the official update doesn’t help, you can try alternative firmware (like Valetudo), however, this requires unlocking the bootloader and is only suitable for advanced users.

5. Method. №5: Hidden Engineering Menu (for power users)

Some Xiaomi models have a hidden engineering menu where you can manually change region and language, a risky method (you can break a vacuum cleaner), but sometimes it is the only way out.

How to get into the engineering menu:

1. Turn off the vacuum cleaner.
2. Press the power + home + spot cleaning buttons at the same time.
3. Hold for 10 seconds until the Wi-Fi light flashes.
4. Release the buttons - the vacuum cleaner will emit an audible signal and go into diagnostic mode.

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If the vacuum cleaner is purchased on AliExpress, contact the seller – sometimes they send special instructions to change the region.

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