How to Change Language on Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner: All Ways (2026)

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners are some of the most popular smart home devices, but users sometimes face the problem of the wrong interface language. For example, after buying on AliExpress or Gearbest, the device can “speak” in Chinese, and the menu in the Mi Home app can be displayed in hieroglyphics. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to change the language on Mi Robot Vacuum, Viomi V3, Dreame D9 and others – from simple in-app settings to “surgical” methods like firmware.

Although seemingly simple, the process can be complicated by regional constraints (e.g., binding to China’s Mi Home server) or outdated firmware. We will describe each step in detail so that you can switch the language yourself without going to the service center, and pay special attention to the risks of resetting and how to avoid losing stored maps of the premises.

If your vacuum cleaner makes a mistake when trying to change language or does not respond to commands at all, do not panic. 90% of the time, the problem is solved without flashing, it is enough to set up the application correctly or reset through physical buttons. And for owners of older models (for example, Mi Robot 1S), we have prepared alternative methods, including manual software updates.

1. Method 1: Change the language through the Mi Home app

The most obvious and safe method is to change the language directly in the official Mi Home app, but there are nuances: the version of the app, the account region and the vacuum cleaner model can affect the available options.

To start, make sure you have the latest version of Mi Home installed (downloadable on the official website). Older versions (up to 6.0) often do not support multitasking and may "lose" language settings after updating the vacuum cleaner firmware.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Mi Home and select your vacuum cleaner from the device list.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ («Settings) in upper right corner.
3. Scroll down to Device Language (or Device Language).
4. Select the language you want from the list (e.g. Russian or English).
5. Confirm the change and wait for the vacuum cleaner to restart (usually takes 1-2 minutes).

⚠️ Note: If there is no Russian in the list of languages, but there is English, choose it. After that, you can upgrade the firmware to the international version, where you will support Russian.

2. Method 2: Resetting settings via physical buttons

If the vacuum cleaner is not connected to the Mi Home or the language menu is missing, you can perform a hardware reset, which works on most models, including the Mi Robot Vacuum 1/1S, Viomi SE and Dreame F9. The main advantage is that you do not need a Wi-Fi connection.

Resetting instructions:

1. Turn off the vacuum cleaner by pressing the power button for 3-5 seconds (before the sound signal).
2. Hold the Power and Home buttons (or Spot Cleaning if there is no Home button) for 10-15 seconds at the same time until the double signal is heard.
3. Release the buttons – the vacuum cleaner will start the reset process (the indicator will flash yellow).
4. After restarting (1-2 minutes), reconnect the device to Mi Home and select the language when you first set up.

⚠️ Warning: Reset will remove all stored room maps, cleaning schedules, and customized suction settings. If you have a backup card (e.g., in Mi Home Cloud), restore it after resetting.

Make sure the vacuum cleaner is at least 30% charged

Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from Wi-Fi (if connected)

Prepare data for reconnection to the network

Take a picture of the current settings (for example, suction power)-->

3. Method 3: Change the server region to Mi Home

One common reason for the lack of Russian is that the vacuum cleaner is tied to a Chinese server (China Mainland), in which case, even after reset, only Chinese and English can be displayed in the settings, so that you can change the region of your Mi Home account.

How to change the region:

1. Open Mi Home and tap on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
2. Select Account Settings → Region (Region).
3. In the list, look for Russia (or Singapore if you want English with metric support).
4. Confirm the change of region and restart the application.
5. Remove the vacuum cleaner from the list of devices and add it again - now Russian should appear in the language settings.

⚠️ Note: When you change region to Russia, some features (such as voice assistant Alice) may become available, but Chinese servers often block this option for devices purchased outside of China.

Method 4: Update firmware to add languages

If your vacuum cleaner model doesn’t support Russian initially (e.g., in earlier versions of Mi Robot 1), you can update your firmware manually, which is suitable for advanced users, as it requires working with.pkg files and Mi Home Hack utility.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the latest international firmware for your model from the forum XDA Developers or 4PDA. Look at the version! For example, for Mi Robot Vacuum. 1 firmware 3.5.8_004014.
2. Unpack the archive and rename the firmware file to miio_msl_1234.pkg (where 1234 — last 4 figure MAC-address of your vacuum cleaner).
3. Put the file in the root SD-maps (if your model supports it) or use Mi Home Hack to download over Wi-Fi.
4. Press the power button for 5 seconds until you hear the sound signal - the vacuum cleaner will go into update mode.
5. Wait until the process is complete (the indicator will burn in blue).

Critical: Firmware from another model can "brick" the vacuum cleaner! Before updating, check compatibility on profile forums.

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Before you run the firmware, write down the current version of the vacuum cleaner software. Go to Settings → About Device → Firmware version and take a screenshot.

5. Method 5: Use of alternative applications

If Mi Home is a language-changer, you can try the side of an app like Valetudo or DreameHome, which is suitable for advanced users and allows you to control the vacuum cleaner without the Xiaomi cloud.

Advantages of alternative applications:

• 🌍 Full localization in Russian (even for Chinese models)
• 🔧 Advanced settings (for example, adjusting the suction power in step 1%)
• 🛡️ No connection to Xiaomi servers (works without the Internet)
• 📊 Detailed cleaning statistics (including brush wear)

How to install Valetudo:

1. Download. APK-github.
2. Install the app on your smartphone (you may need permission to install from unknown sources).
3. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the same Wi-Fi network as the phone.
4. In Valetudo, click Add Device and select the model from the list.
5. Enter. IP-vacuum cleaner address (can be found in the router in the Connected Devices section).

⚠️ Note: Valetudo does not support all Xiaomi models. Check compatibility on the official website before installing. D9 It is stable and Viomi is stable. V2 may require additional manipulation of the token.

6. Method 6: Contact Xiaomi Service Center

If all of these methods fail, the official service remains, and this is true for cases:

• 🔄 Vacuum cleaner “locked” under the Chinese market (for example, models with a prefix) CN titled).
• 🔧 Firmware damaged after failed update.
• 📵 The device does not respond to buttons and does not connect to Wi-Fi.

What to do before visiting the service:

1. Keep a check or confirmation of purchase (if the vacuum cleaner is warranty).
2. Please check the address of the nearest authorized service center.
3. If the vacuum cleaner is purchased on AliExpress, contact the seller – some stores provide free technical support.

⚠️ In unofficial services may offer "to sew the vacuum cleaner under Russian" for 1-2 thousand rubles, but this is fraught with loss of warranty.

Comparison of language change methods

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If the vacuum cleaner is bought in China (models with CN in the name), the language change through the Mi Home can be blocked, in which case only firmware or service will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing language