How to replace voiceover on a robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: from standard voices to custom options

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners have become an integral part of smart homes, but their standard voiceovers in Chinese or robotic English often annoy users. The good news is that most models (Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, S7, X10+, etc.) support replacing voice packets — both official from Xiaomi and created by enthusiasts. In this article, we will examine everything from simple language change in the application to manual firmware of custom voices through ADB.

It is important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the model and version of the firmware. For example, Viomi robots (V2/V3) require a different approach than Mi Home or Mi Home (Europe) devices. We will look at universal methods, as well as nuances for popular lines. If your vacuum cleaner does not support replacing voice out of the box, do not despair: at the end of the article there is a section on alternative solutions (such as turning off sound or using external speakers).

Before you start, check:

• 🔹 Vacuum model (you can find it on the sticker under the lid or in the Mi Home app in the Device section). → Settings → About the programme).
• 🔹 Firmware version (ibid. in settings). Current firmware (2023-2026) usually supports polygonal.
• 🔹 The server region in Mi Home (China, Europe, Russia) depends on the availability of official voice packets.

1.Official method: change voice through the Mi Home app

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in Mi Home settings, which are suitable for most modern models (S7/S7 MaxV/X10+ and later), but may not be available on older or “Chinese” versions of vacuum cleaners.

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your vacuum cleaner.
2. Go to Settings → Voice prompts (or Sounds and Alerts in new versions).
3. Tapping on the current voice (e.g., Chinese Female)
4. In the list of available packages, select the desired one (for example, Russian Female or English Male).
5. Confirm the loading - the vacuum cleaner will restart (take 1-2 minutes).

What if there is no Russian voice on the list? The problem is often the server region:

• 🌍 If your account is linked to a Chinese server, Russian votes may not be available. Solution: change region to Europe or Russia (instruction below).
• 🔄 Outdated firmware? Update it through Settings → Firmware update.
• 📱 Some versions of Mi Home have voices hidden. Try clearing the app cache or installing it. APK-6.5.400 (Stable for voice packets).

2. Change of server region to access Russian voice

If your Mi Home doesn’t have a Russian voice, it’s likely that your account is tied to a Chinese server (cn).

Step-by-step:

1. In Mi Home, tap on the profile avatar → Account settings.
2. Select a region and change to Russia or Europe.
3. Attention! When you change region, all the devices will shut down, and you'll have to remove them from the app and add them back.
4. Connect the vacuum cleaner to a new region: click Add Device → Select model → Follow the instructions.
5. After adding, check the section Voice prompts - the Russian version should appear.

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Problems after the change of region?

• 🚫 Does the vacuum cleaner not add? Check if your model supports a Russian/European server. V2 It only works with cn.
• ⚠️ Some features may be available on a Chinese server beta features (such as improved navigation) that are not available in the server. eu/ru.
• 🔊 Voice left Chinese? Update vacuum cleaner firmware after region change.

⚠️ Attention: Relocation of region to Russia/Europe It can block access to certain functions (e.g., Xiao voice). AI Check before the procedure whether they are critical to you.

3. Manual installation of voice packets via ADB

For advanced users, if the official methods don’t work, you can manually flash your voice through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for most models on the Mi Home platform, including the Mi Robot Vacuum 1S and Viomi V3.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-Type-C Cable (to connect vacuum cleaner to PC).
• 📦 ADB Tools (download and unpack).
• 🗣️ Voice packet in.pkg format (for example, ru_RU_female.pkg).

Instructions:

1. Connect the vacuum cleaner to your PC via USB (use the port on the device body, not the docking station!).
2. Open the Command Prompt (CMD) in the ADB folder.
3. Check the connection: Adb devices should show the serial number of the vacuum cleaner.
4. Copy the voice packet to the device: adb push ru_RU_female.pkg /sdcard/
5. Install the package: adb shell am broadcast -a com.xiaomi.mitv.voiceinstaller.INSTALL -e pkg_name ru_RU_female.pkg
6. Reboot the vacuum cleaner: adb reboot

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB If you are not sure, use official methods or consult forums. 4PDA assist.

adb pull /system/tts/languages/ original_voice_backup/

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4. Alternative methods: switching off sound and external speakers

If none of these methods work, consider alternatives:

1. Complete voice shutdown

• 🔇 At Mi Home: Settings → Sounds and alerts → Loudness → 0%.
• 🔇 On the vacuum cleaner itself: hold the Home button for 5 seconds (on some models).

Connection of external speaker

• 🎵 Some models (X10+) They support the output of sound to the Bluetooth speaker:

Replacement of audio files manually (for experienced)

• 🛠️ Some firmware can replace files.mp3 file /system/media/audio/tts through ADB or a root explorer.
• 🎤 Ready-made sounds can be found on GitHub (e.g., voices from Alice or Google Assistant).

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Turning off the sound or using an external speaker are the only working solutions for models without voice change support (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum E10 or Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop Essential).

5. Where to download voice packets for Xiaomi

Official and custom voices can be found on the following resources:

• 🌐 4PDA: Theme "Voice packages for robot vacuum cleaners Xiaomi" (there are Russian, English, even voices of characters).
• 🌐 GitHub: Maxmudjon/com.xiaomi.mitv.voice — voice-pool ADB. OpenMiHome – tools for working with firmware.
• 🌐 Telegram chats: Xiaomi Robot Vacuum - a channel with files and instructions. Mi Home Russia - discussions and support.

What to look for when downloading:

• 📌 The package must match the vacuum cleaner model (for example, files for Viomi will not work for Mi Robot).
• 📌 Check the firmware version – some packages only work on specific versions.
• 📌 Avoid files with.exe or.bat extensions – it could be a virus.

Important: Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner voice packs often contain hidden commands (such as greetings or lock warnings).

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you change your voice, you're going to have a problem with the common ones.

🔴 Error: "Voice is not installed" (in Mi Home)

• 🔹 Check your Internet connection – packets are downloaded from Xiaomi servers.
• 🔹 Update the Mi Home app to the latest version.
• 🔹 Restart the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 10 seconds).

🔴 Mistake: "ADB can't see the device"

• 🔹 Make sure that the debugging is enabled USB (See the instructions for your model).
• 🔹 Try another one. USB-cable (original, with data transmission support).
• 🔹 Install the drivers. ADB Windows.

🔴 Error: After firmware, the voice was lost in Chinese"

• 🔹 Reset the vacuum cleaner settings to factory (Settings) → Reset).
• 🔹 Re-install the voice packet.
• 🔹 Check if the firmware has fallen off - update it.

🔴 Mistake: “There is no sound at all"

• 🔹 Check the volume in the vacuum cleaner settings.
• 🔹 Make sure the speaker is not contaminated (clean the holes for sound with a cotton swab).
• 🔹 If you've used ADB, Check if the system audio files have been deleted.