How to change the language on the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: all the ways and nuances

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners are some of the most popular smart home devices, but sometimes their interface in Chinese or English is uncomfortable. A language change may be necessary after you buy a device from abroad, reset your settings or update your firmware. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to change the language on your Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum, Mi Home Vacuum or other models of the series, including solutions for cases when the application does not help.

Many users face the problem when the Mi Home app settings (now Xiaomi Home) don't have a language change option for a vacuum cleaner, or the device ignores commands.The reasons range from regional restrictions to outdated firmware.We'll look at official methods through the app, alternatives using physical buttons, and the rare cases where flashing requires flashing.

If your vacuum cleaner is giving voice commands in an unfamiliar language or the menu on the screen (if any) is displayed in characters, do not rush to panic. 90% In some cases, the problem is solved for 5-10 minutes without going to the service center, the main thing is to correctly determine the model of the device and the firmware version.

1. Determine the model and current vacuum cleaner firmware

Before you change the language, you need to specify the exact model of your robot vacuum cleaner and the version of the installed software, which will help avoid errors when choosing the method of changing the language.

Xiaomi models are divided into several lines:

• 🔹 Mi Robot Vacuum (First Generation, 2016-2018 garland.) — STYJ02YM, SDJQR02RR
• 🔹 Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop (2019-2021 garland.) — STYJ02YM, SDJQR05RR
• 🔹 Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10/S10+ (2022-2026 garland.) — SDJQR10RR, SDJQR11RR
• 🔹 Dreame (a sub-brand of Xiaomi) – models D9, F9, Z10 Pro

You can recognize the model:

• 📦 On the device box (serial number sticker).
• 📱 In the Xiaomi Home app: go to Devices → Choose a vacuum cleaner → Settings (⚙️) → Device information.
• 🔍 On the bottom of the vacuum cleaner (turn over and find a sticker with the Model).

For the firmware version, see the device information in the app, see the current version (2026) starts at 3.5.8 or higher, and if your firmware is older, update it first through Xiaomi Home, otherwise the language change may not work.

2.Official way: change the language through the Xiaomi Home app

The easiest and safest method is to use a proprietary app, which works for most models released after 2018.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Xiaomi Home app (formerly Mi Home).
2. Select your robot vacuum cleaner from the list of devices.
3. Go to Settings (⚙️) → General settings → Language of the device.
4. Find Russian (or other language you need) and confirm your choice.
5. Wait for the vacuum cleaner to restart (it will take 1-2 minutes).

If there is no Russian in the list of languages, check:

• 🌍 Xiaomi Home account region: Russia or Europe (China region limits language choice).
• 🔄 Firmware Update: Older versions of the software may not support many languages.
• 📱 App Version: Update Xiaomi Home to the latest version in Google Play or App Store.

Update the Xiaomi Home app to the latest version|

Check your account region (should be Russia/Europe)|

Connect the vacuum cleaner to the Wi-Fi|

Battery charge of at least 30% |

3. Alternative method: resetting and binding to the new region

If the app doesn’t have a language change option, try resetting the vacuum cleaner and linking it to the account with the correct region, which works for Mi Robot Vacuum and Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop models, but you need to be careful – all saved maps and settings will be deleted.

Resetting instructions:

1. Press and hold the Home buttons and Power on the vacuum cleaner body during 5-10 seconds until you hear the beep.
2. Release the buttons – the vacuum cleaner will issue a voice message (possibly in Chinese) and start flashing the indicator.
3. In the Xiaomi Home app, remove the device from the list (Settings) → Remove the device).
4. Add the vacuum cleaner again by selecting the region of Russia or Europe when setting up.

After rebinding, check for Russian in the settings. If it is not available, update the firmware through the application (Settings) → Update of the PO).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Dreame) D9, Xiaomi S10) Button reset may not work. In this case, use the command in the application: Settings → Additionally. → Reset to factory.

4. Change language through physical buttons (for models without a screen)

Some Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum) 1S Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P supports a hidden menu for changing the language through a combination of buttons, which can be useful if the application is not connected or the device is not tied to the account.

Algorithm of action:

1. Turn off the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 3 seconds).
2. Press the Home and Spot Cleaning buttons at the same time.
3. Without releasing the buttons, turn on the vacuum cleaner (press the power button once).
4. Hold the combination still. 5-7 You will hear a voice message in English or Chinese.
5. Release the buttons, the vacuum cleaner will go to language selection mode. Press Spot Cleaning to switch options, and Home to confirm.

The list of available languages depends on the firmware.

• 🗣️ English — “Language: English"
• 🗣️ Russian – “Language: Russian” (if supported)
• 🗣️ Chinese - message in Chinese.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Robot Vacuum models S10+ And then again, this method may not work. For them, make sure to use an app or flashing it.

5. Flashing to add Russian (advanced method)

If none of these methods worked, you'll need to manually flash it with a lot of language packs, which is suitable for power users and requires a Windows or macOS computer.

Tools required:

• 🖥️ Mi Home Hack or Valetudo (for alternative firmware).
• 🔌 USB-Type-C Cable (to connect to a vacuum cleaner).
• 📄 Firmware with support for Russian language (download only from official forums Xiaomi or proven sources).

Step-by-step (for Mi Robot Vacuum) 1S similar models):

1. Download Mi Home Hack from GitHub.
2. Connect the vacuum cleaner to your computer via USB (the connector is usually hidden under the cover).
3. Run Mi Home Hack and select Dump firmware to back up your current firmware.
4. Download modified firmware with Russian language (for example, 3.5.8_2008 For the Mi Robot Vacuum).
5. In the utility, select Flash firmware and specify the path to the downloaded file.
6. Wait for the process to be completed (the vacuum cleaner will restart several times).

Flashing will void the warranty and may cause the device to fail in case of errors. Use this method only if other options are exhausted.

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Before flashing, be sure to back up the current firmware through the Mi Home Hack.This will help restore the vacuum cleaner in the event of a failure.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When changing a language, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The Xiaomi Home app does not have the “Device Language” option.

• 🔹 Check your account region (should be Russia or Europe).
• 🔹 Update the vacuum cleaner to the latest version.
• 🔹 Remove and re-add the device to the app.

Problem 2: The vacuum cleaner does not respond to the combination of buttons to change the language.

• 🔹 Check the battery charge (minimum 20%).
• 🔹 Try another combination (e.g., food). + Cleaning mode).
• 🔹 For models with screen (Xiaomi) S10+) Use the touch menu.

Problem 3: After the vacuum cleaner is discharged, it speaks Chinese and is not visible in the app.

• 🔹 Make sure the vacuum cleaner is in tether mode (Wi-Fi indicator flashes).
• 🔹 Restart router and phone.
• 🔹 Try to tie the device through a temporary access point on your phone.

Problem 4: After the flashing, the vacuum cleaner does not turn on.

• 🔹 Connect the vacuum cleaner to charging for 30 minutes.
• 🔹 Repeat the firmware using a backup copy.
• 🔹 Contact the service center if the device does not respond to buttons.

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If the vacuum cleaner is not tied to the application after reset, check whether the antivirus or firewall phone blocks the connection to the local network.

7. Features for Dreame models (a sub-brand of Xiaomi)

Dreame Robot Vacuum Cleaners (for example, D9, F9, Z10 Pros have their own Dreamehome app, but are also compatible with Xiaomi Home:

For Dreame. D9 and F9:

• 📱 In the Dreamehome app, go to Settings → Language of the device.
• 🔄 If there is no Russian, update the firmware through Settings → Update of the PO.
• 🔧 To reset, hold down the power. + Cleaning mode 8 seconds.

For Dreame. Z10 Pro:

• 🖥️ Use the official Dreame Valetudo utility for manual firmware.
• 🌐 Download firmware only from the official repository.

Important: Dreamehome may require a China-based link, in which case:

1. Create a new account in Dreamehome with the region of China.
2. Tie the vacuum cleaner and update the firmware.
3. Change your account region to Russia and repeat the link.

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