Why it’s important to set up the language correctly on Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaner
Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners are some of the most popular smart home devices, but their interface is not always intuitive, especially if the language of voice prompts or menus does not match your region. For example, when you buy a device from abroad, you may encounter a Chinese, English or even Korean interface, which creates difficulties not only in setting up, but also in everyday use: voice commands become incomprehensible, and notifications in the Mi Home app are displayed in a foreign language.
Fortunately, you can change the language on Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaner (including Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Dreame D9, Viomi V3 and others) directly through the official app — without having to refashion the device or contact the service center. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to change the language, including hidden settings, frequent errors and nuances for different regions.
It is important to note that the procedure may vary depending on the firmware version of the robot and the region of your Mi Account.For example, users from Russia sometimes face restrictions when trying to choose Russian on devices originally intended for the Chinese market.
What models of robot vacuum cleaners Xiaomi support language change
Not all Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners allow you to change language through the app.
- ✅ Language change: Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite, Dreame D9/D10, Viomi V2/V3, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 1S newer models (2020 year-on-year).
- ⚠️ Limited support: Mi Robot Vacuum 1 (first version) – requires flashing or using third-party apps.
- ❌ Not supportive: some OEM-Chinese market models (e.g. Mijia) STYJ02YM global-hardware).
If your model is not supported, it doesn't mean that changing the language is impossible, but in some cases, it helps to reset to factory settings or link the device to an account from another region, which we will discuss in detail in the section on alternative methods.
Language Change Preparation: What to Do Before You Start
Before you change your language, follow a few steps to avoid mistakes:
- Update the Mi Home app to the latest version, and older versions may not display all available languages or may not work properly with newer robot models.
- Charge the robot at least 50 percent, and interruption of the process due to battery discharge will cause a failure.
If your robot vacuum cleaner is tied to a Chinese Mi Home server (for example, when buying on AliExpress or Gearbest), language change through the standard menu can be blocked, in which case you will need to transfer the device to a European or Russian server - see the instructions in the section on alternative methods.
☑️ Checklist before changing language
How to change the language through Mi Home
If your robot vacuum cleaner model supports language change, follow this instruction:
- Open the Mi Home app and select your robot vacuum cleaner. If the device doesn't show up, check the connection to one Wi-Fi network.
If after changing the language, voice prompts remain in the same language, reboot the robot manually: press the power button for 10 seconds, then turn it on again.
What to do if the language doesn’t change?
| Model robot. | The Way to Language Settings | Supported languages |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro | Settings → General → Language | Russian, English, Chinese, German, Spanish |
| Dreame D9 | Settings → Additional → Language and Region | English, Chinese, French, Italian |
| Viomi V3 | Settings → System → Language | Russian, English, Chinese, Polish |
| Mi Robot Vacuum 1S | Settings → About the device → Language | English, Chinese (Russian only after flashing) |
Alternative methods of changing language (if the standard method does not work)
If your Mi Home app doesn’t have a language change option or it’s blocked, try one of these methods:
1. Change server region in Mi Home
Many language problems involve linking the device to a Chinese server, so that you can transfer the robot to a European or Russian server.
- Open Mi Home and go to profile (lower right corner).
- Click on your region (e.g. China) and select Russia or Europe.
- Log out and log in again. The robot must automatically reconnect to the new server.
- Try again to change the language.
2. Reset to factory settings
If the robot is stuck in Chinese, a complete reset can help:
- Press and hold the power button on the robot for 10-15 seconds until you hear the beep.
- After the reboot, connect the robot to Mi Home again, selecting the desired region when setting up.
⚠️ Warning: Reset will remove all stored room maps, cleaning schedules and customizations.
3. Use of third-party applications (for advanced users)
For models without official language change support (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum 1), you can use:
- ⚙️ Valetudo – an alternative firmware with open source (requires root access).
Warning: Using unofficial firmware can lead to loss of warranty and unstable operation of the device. Use this method only if other methods have not worked.
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If the robot connects to the Chinese server again after resetting, turn off the VPN (if it is turned on) before setting up and make sure that the phone has a Russian or European region installed.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When changing languages, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:
- 🌍 "No Russian language on the list" → Check the server region in Mi Home (should be Russia/Europe) or use English as an alternative.
Another common mistake is that the app version is not the same as the robot firmware, for example, if you have an older version of the Mi Home (up to 6.0), it may not support new robot models. Always update the app through Google Play or the App Store before setting up.
⚠️ Warning: If after changing the language, the robot stopped responding to commands from the application, check if the Wi-Fi settings have gone wrong. Sometimes resetting the network helps restore communication: Settings → Wi-Fi → Forget the network, then reconnect.
How to check if the language has changed successfully
After changing the language, it's important to make sure that all the functions of the robot are working correctly.
- Voice prompts. Start cleaning and listen to the language in which the robot is reporting the start/end of work.
- Open Mi Home and check that all messages (e.g., "Cleaning Completed") are displayed in the selected language.
- Settings menu. Go to any submenu of the robot (e.g. Settings → Schedule) and make sure all the inscriptions are translated.
- Voice assistant (if supported) Try to give a command like "Start cleaning" - the robot must respond in the correct language.
If something goes wrong, go back to the frequent errors section or try alternative methods, and at the very least, you can revert to the same language by repeating the same procedure and choosing the original one.
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If the robot behaves unstable after changing the language (for example, does not save cards or resets settings), reset to factory parameters and set it up again.