How to install or change voices on a robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: all ways

Why is Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaner “silent” or speaking in a language that is not clear?

You bought a Xiaomi Mi Robot, Dreame or Viomi, but instead of the usual Russian-language alerts, you hear Chinese speech or complete silence? This problem is familiar to many owners of smart equipment in China. The fact is that the manufacturer often supplies firmware devices for the domestic market, where voice packets are defaulted to Chinese. Fortunately, you can fix this yourself - and not always need firmware for this.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to install and change voice alerts on Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners, including official methods through the Mi Home app and alternative solutions for models without support for Russian language. You will also learn how to add custom voice packets (for example, a female / male voice or even the voice of a favorite character) and what to do if after the update the alerts are gone.

Before you start, check:

• 🔹 Model of your vacuum cleaner (on the case or in the Mi Home application in the Device section) → Settings → This is what makes official voice packets available.
• 🔹 Firmware version (same in device settings) Older versions may not support polyphony.
• 🔹 Region of the Mi Home account. Russia server should be selected for Russia).

If your vacuum cleaner does not support voice change through an official application (for example, the old Mi Robot 1S or Dreame D9), do not despair - in the section about custom firmware you will find a solution.

Method 1: Officially change voice through the Mi Home app

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in settings in a proprietary application, which is suitable for most modern models (Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Dreame Z10 Pro, Viomi V3 and later).

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your robot vacuum cleaner on the home screen.
2. Go to Device Settings → Voice Alerts (or Sounds and Alerts, depending on the model).
3. Tapping on the item Voice of the assistant or Language of alerts.
4. In the list of available languages, select Russian (if not, update the firmware - see the section below).
5. Confirm the change and wait for the synchronization (vacuum cleaner will make a test sound).

⚠️ If the vacuum cleaner continues to speak Chinese after changing the tongue, try it:

• 🔄 Reboot the device (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
• 📱 Reconnect the vacuum cleaner to the application (forget the device in Mi Home and add again).
• 🌐 Change your account region to Russia (in the Mi Home profile settings).

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Some models (such as the Dreame W10) have several variants of Russian voices, male and female, to activate them:

1. In the same section, the voice of the assistant tap on the cog icon (⚙️).
2. Choose a voice style and test the available options.
3. Save the changes – the vacuum cleaner will download a new package (it may take up to 5 minutes).

Method 2: Update firmware to add Russian voice

If your vacuum cleaner doesn't have Russian in its settings, you probably have outdated firmware. The manufacturer regularly adds support for new languages in updates. Here's how to update the software:

Through the Mi Home app:

1. Open the device card in Mi Home.
2. Go to Settings → About the device → Update firmware.
3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t turn the vacuum cleaner off of charging!).

Manually via firmware file: Relevant if the automatic update does not work. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website or the 4pda.ru forum (look for your model theme).

⚠️ Note: When manually updating:

• 🔋 Make sure the vacuum cleaner is 100% charged or connected to the base.
• 📡 Use a stable Wi-Fi connection (not mobile internet!).
• 🚫 Do not interrupt the process – this can lead to a blink (breakdown) of the device.

After the update, check the Voice Alerts section - Russian should appear. If not, try resetting the vacuum cleaner to the factory settings (Settings → Additional → Reset).

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Method 3: Install custom voice packets (for advanced users)

If the official methods don’t work or you don’t like the standard voice, you can install a custom voice package, which is true for Xiaomi Mi Robot 1/1S, Dreame D9 and others, where there is no built-in support for Russian.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows or Linux.
• 🔌 USB-Type-C Cable (to connect vacuum cleaner to PC).
• 🛠️ MiHome Hack or Valetudo (alternative firmware).
• 🎤 Voice package in format.mp3.wav (you can download from the forums or create your own).

Step-by-step:

1. Activate the developer mode on the vacuum cleaner: 1. Turn on the vacuum cleaner. 2. Press and hold the Spot Cleaning button + Home button for 5 seconds until you hear the beep. 3. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the PC via USB.
2. Install drivers for Rockchip (chipset of most Xiaomi vacuum cleaners). Download them from [official website] (https://www.rock-chips.com/).
3. Download and run MiHome Hack (or Valetudo for full control).
4. In the program, select the Voice Packs section and upload your voice file (for example, ru_RU_female.mp3).
5. Reset the vacuum cleaner, and a new voice is activated.

⚠️ Attention: Install custom firmware or modify system files:

• 🔴 Deprives of warranty (if vacuum cleaner on warranty, use official methods!).
• 💥 It can cause unstable operation of the device (for example, the vacuum cleaner will “hang” during cleaning).
• 🔄 Requires a return to stock firmware before contacting the service center.

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Before installing custom voice, back up the original voice pack. To do this, select Backup → Voice in MiHome Hack and save the file to your PC.

Where to get ready voice packets?

• 🎭 Forums 4pda — Modified voices are often posted on specific models (for example, Alice’s voice from Yandex or SberSalute).
• 🎤 Voice generation services – you can create your own unique voice using ElevenLabs or Murph.ai and then convert to the desired format.
• 📦 Voice Archives – GitHub has repositories with packages for Xiaomi (see Xiaomi vacuum voice pack on request).

Compatibility of Xiaomi models with Russian voice

If your model is not in the table, check the information on 4pda.ru or in the official Xiaomi group on VK. Users often share up-to-date data on language support.

Method 4: Alternative Voice Control Applications

If Mi Home doesn't offer voice change, try third-party apps that connect to the vacuum cleaner using the same protocol, but give you advanced settings.

• 📱 Valetudo is an open source alternative firmware that allows you to have full control of the vacuum cleaner, including the installation of custom voices.

How to connect Valetudo:

1. Download Valetudo firmware from [the official website](https://valetudo.cloud/).
2. Connect the vacuum cleaner to your PC and run through fastboot (instructions are in the documentation of Valetudo).
3. After installation, open the Valetudo web interface in the browser (the address will be specified in the instructions).
4. Go to Settings → Voice Packs and download the package you want.

⚠️ Note: Valetudo does not support Xiaomi’s cloud features (e.g., Mi Home or Alice management.

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Use alternative apps only if official methods don’t work. Flashing on Valetudo irreversibly removes the original Xiaomi software!

What to do if your voice is missing after the update?

Sometimes, after updating the firmware, the vacuum cleaner stops speaking or returns to Chinese, which is due to a failure in the voice packet.

1. Reset vacuum cleaner settings: Settings → Additional → Reset settings After reset, again select Russian in Mi Home.
2. Reset voice packet: Settings → Voice alerts → Reset voice → Select Russian
3. Firmware rollback: If the problem appears after the update, go back to the previous version of the software. To do this, download the old firmware and manually thread it (see the section about the update).
4. Contact Xiaomi for support: If nothing helps, write to the support chat in the Mi Home app or on the Xiaomi website. attach screenshots with the firmware version and the vacuum cleaner model.

If the vacuum cleaner does not emit any sounds (even system signals), check:

• 🔊 Volume in settings (sometimes it is reset after updating).
• 🔋 Battery charge – when low charge some models turn off voice alerts.
• 🛠️ Dynamics – it may be damaged (try to wipe it with a soft brush from dust).

FAQ: Frequent questions about voices on Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners