How to change the language on a robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: 3 working ways (2026)

Xiaomi's robot vacuum cleaners are some of the most popular smart home devices, but their multilingual interface is sometimes a problem. Did you buy a used machine with a Chinese menu? Or accidentally change language to a new one? The ability to switch language is built into firmware, but not always obvious. In this article, we will discuss all the official and alternative ways to change the language for Mi Robot Vacuum, Dreame, Viomi and other brands.

Many users have difficulty when a device is speaking Chinese, Spanish or German. The reasons are different: resetting, buying from abroad, updating errors. Fortunately, 90% of models support Russification, so you know where to look for settings. We tested the methods on the latest firmware (2023-2026) and collected current instructions, including workarounds for "resistant" devices.

If your vacuum cleaner doesn't respond to standard methods, don't panic. There's a section on hidden button combinations and alternative firmware for complex cases, and for older models (until 2019), we've prepared separate guidelines, taking into account the limitations of their software.

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

The most reliable method is to use the Mi Home app (or Dreamehome for Dreame devices), which works for all models after 2018 and does not require technical skills.

Step instructions:

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your vacuum cleaner from the device list.
2. Go to Settings → General settings → Device language.
3. In the list, find "Russian" (or "Russian") and confirm the choice.
4. Wait for the device to restart (it will take 1-2 minutes).

If there is no Russian in the list of languages, update the vacuum cleaner firmware through the same section General settings → Software Update. For Dreame models D9 And now use the Dreamehome app - the algorithm is similar, but the menu can be called Device Settings. → Language.

Make sure the vacuum cleaner is connected to Wi-Fi

Update the Mi Home app to the latest version

Check the battery charge of the vacuum cleaner (minimum 20%)

Turn it off. VPN On the phone (can block Xiaomi servers)-->

Attention! Some firmware may reset the cleaning schedule after changing the language. Take screenshots of the settings in advance or export them through Settings → Backup.

2. Method. №2: Manual switching on the vacuum cleaner itself

If the app doesn't work or the vacuum cleaner isn't connected to Wi-Fi, try changing the language through physical buttons on the case. 1S, 2, 3C You don't need a phone, just the device itself and a little patience.

Algorithm of action:

1. Turn on the vacuum cleaner with a long press on the power button (3-5 seconds).
2. Press the Home and Spot buttons for 5-7 seconds until you hear the beep.
3. Release the buttons – the vacuum cleaner will issue a voice message in the current language (for example, Chinese — “language settings”).
4. Press the Spot button briefly to scroll through the available languages. Russian is usually denoted as "Russian" or "Russian".
5. To confirm your choice, press and hold the Home button for 3 seconds.

If the combination does not work, try an alternative:

• 🔄 For Dreame. Z10 Pro: Squeeze the power. + Spot for 10 seconds, then use the power button to select the language.
• 🔄 For older models (until 2018): You may need to connect to the Mi Home via the Singapore or India region (more on this below).

⚠️ Note: On vacuum cleaners with firmware for the Chinese market (for example, Mi Robot) STYJ02YM) This method may not work, and it would require a global firmware update.

3. Method. №3: Change region to Mi Home to unlock languages

Sometimes Russian is not listed because of the device’s location in Mi Home, which is relevant for vacuum cleaners bought abroad or used with a foreign account, and the solution is to change the region of the app to one where Russian is officially supported.

How to do this:

1. Open Mi Home and go to profile (the icon in the upper right corner).
2. Click on the line with your region (e.g. Russia or China).
3. Select Singapore, India or Taiwan, which are the regions that most often contain many language packages.
4. Go back to the vacuum cleaner settings and check the list of languages.

If the Russian never appeared, try the following regions (in decreasing probability of success):

• 🌍 Europe: Germany, Spain (sometimes there is Russian in new firmware).
• 🌍 Asia: Hong Kong, Malaysia (for Viomi models).
• 🌍 USA (only for global versions of devices).

Critical information: If the vacuum cleaner stops connecting to Wi-Fi after changing the region, reset its settings via a long press of the power button (15-20 seconds) and connect again in the new region.

Alternative methods for “persistent” vacuum cleaners

If standard methods have not worked, it is time for radical measures, which take longer to take, but often save in desperate situations.

Method 1: Reflashing to a global version of the software

For models with Chinese firmware (for example, Mi Robot) STYJ02YM or dreame D9 Pro) may require manual installation of global software:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS;
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (to connect to a vacuum cleaner);
• 📁 Firmware for your model (download only from the official Xiaomi website!).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the MiRobot Hack or DreameTool utility (depending on the model).
2. Connect the vacuum cleaner to your computer via USB (disassembly may be required to access the port).
3. Run the utility and select a firmware file with the.pkg extension.
4. Follow the instructions of the program (usually press Start and wait until completion).

Method 2: Use of third-party applications

For some models (Mi Robot Vacuum 2, Viomi) SE) There are some informal apps like Valetudo or DustBuilder that allow you to control a device without the Xiaomi cloud, which give you access to hidden settings, including changing the language, minus requiring root rights on the vacuum cleaner (which voids the warranty).

Instructions for Valetudo:

1. Install the app on your phone (available for Android/iOS).
2. Connect to the vacuum cleaner via a local area network (Wi-Fi).
3. Go to the Advanced Settings section → Language.
4. Select Russian and save the settings.

⚠️ Warning: Unofficial firmware and applications may contain vulnerabilities, and do not exploit them if the vacuum cleaner is connected to a smart home with sensitive data (for example, security cameras).

5. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even with the detailed instructions, users are faced with problems. TOP-5 errors and ways of correcting them:

1.There is no Russian in the list of languages.

• 🔹 Check the firmware version in Settings → If it's older than 2021, update it.
• 🔹 Try changing the region in Mi Home to Singapore or India.
• 🔹 For Dreame, use the Dreamehome app instead of Mi Home.

2.Vacility does not respond to button combinations

• 🔹 Make sure the battery is at least 30% charged.At low charge, the device ignores commands.
• 🔹 Try to hold the buttons longer (up to 10-15 seconds).
• 🔹 Viomi models may require pre-reset (squeeze power for 20 seconds).

3.After changing the tongue, the vacuum cleaner reset the settings

• 🔹 Restore the schedule and maps of the premises from the backup (if you did backup).
• 🔹 Re-save cleaning areas and virtual walls – they are often dropped.
• 🔹 If the map is missing, run the vacuum cleaner in room cleaning mode so that he recreates it.

4 Mi Home app doesn't see vacuum cleaner after region change

• 🔹 Delete your device from your account and add it again in a new region.
• 🔹 Reinstall the Mi Home app (sometimes cache cleaning helps).
• 🔹 Check if the antivirus is blocking the connection to Xiaomi servers.

5.Voice prompts remain in a foreign language

• 🔹 Reboot the vacuum cleaner (turn off and turn on the power).
• 🔹 In some models, voice and menus change separately – check the settings for voice alerts.
• 🔹 For Dreame. Z10 You may need to update your voice packet via Dreamehome.

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If the vacuum cleaner after changing the tongue began to "glutch" (for example, does not go in a straight line or loses communication), make a reset to factory settings through Settings. → Reset. It's the one that solves software problems most often.

Change of language on old models (until 2018)

Xiaomi first generation vacuum cleaners (Mi Robot Vacuum 1, Viomi) V1) They have stripped down language settings. They often don't have standard methods, but there are workarounds:

For Mi Robot Vacuum 1 (model) SDJQR01RR):

For Viomi. V1:

For all the old models:

• 🔧 Check if the firewall is blocking the connection to the update servers.
• 🔧 If the device is stuck in Chinese, try resetting it to factory settings by holding the power button for 15 seconds.

⚠️ Warning: Older vacuum cleaners (Mi Robot Vacuum 1) may not support Russian at the hardware level, in which case you only have to get used to the English interface or consider buying a new model.

7. How to avoid language problems in the future

To avoid having to change the language again, follow these guidelines:

When buying a used vacuum cleaner:

• 🛒 Check the region of the device in Mi Home before payment. ask the seller to show the language settings.
• 🛒 Check if the Chinese account was on the vacuum cleaner - it is more difficult to reconfigure it.
• 🛒 Buy models not older than 2019 – they are guaranteed to support Russian.

When updating the firmware:

• 🔄 Always update your software via stable Wi-Fi (not mobile internet).
• 🔄 Do not interrupt the update process – this may cause a language reset.
• 🔄 Check your language settings after the update, even if it was previously Russian.

When used:

• 🤖 Make regular backups of settings in Mi Home → Settings → Backup.
• 🤖 Don’t change the region in the app unnecessarily – it can reset the language.
• 🤖 If the vacuum cleaner "spooked" in a foreign language, but the menu is Russian, turn off voice alerts in the settings.

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The surest way to avoid language problems is to tie the vacuum cleaner to the region of Singapore or India at Mi Home, which supports the maximum number of languages and rarely causes conflict.

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