How to install voiceover on the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi Mi Robot: full instructions with pictures

Xiaomi Mi Robot is no longer just a cleaner, it’s now a full-fledged assistant with a voice interface. Voice acting not only makes interaction more convenient, but also allows you to control a device without a smartphone. However, many owners face the problem of how exactly to turn on voice prompts if they are disabled by default or lost after the update?

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for all popular models (Mi Robot S50/S51, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P, etc.), including setting up through Mi Home, selecting a voice language and solving typical errors, and hidden features that are not mentioned in the official documentation.

If your vacuum cleaner is silent like a fish, does not respond to commands or makes an error when trying to turn on voiceover, here you will find a solution. We tested all methods on real devices and collected only working methods (relevant to firmware 2023-2026).

1. Which Xiaomi Mi Robot models support voiceover?

Not all Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners can talk, and voice prompting has been available since the 2018 model year and depends on the firmware version. Here is a full list of supported devices:

• 🔹 Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro (all modifications)
• 🔹 Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P (including LiDAR versions)
• 🔹 Xiaomi Mi Robot S50/S51 (requires firmware 3.5.8_003079 and higher)
• 🔹 Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite (limited functionality)
• 🔹 Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra (full support + voice customization)

Important: Mi Robot 1S, Mi Robot Vacuum 1 and early Mi Robot S50 (until 2019) models lack voiceover at the hardware level — it can’t be added even through firmware. Check the markings on the case or in the Mi Home app (Settings → About the device).

If your model is on the list, but your voice isn't working, the problem is the settings or the firmware. Move to the next section.

2.Preparation: What to do before setting up the voiceover

Before you turn on voice prompts, make sure that:

Sync vacuum cleaner with Mi Home (Xiaomi account should be tied)

Update your firmware to the latest version (see section 4)

Connect the vacuum cleaner to Wi-Fi (without the Internet voiceover will not work)

Charge the battery at least 20% (at low charge some functions are turned off)-->

Pay special attention to the region of your Mi Home account, if you use the Chinese version of the app (Mi Home China), voice packets may not load.

1. Switch to the global version (Mi Home International).
2. Or change your account region to Russia/Europe in your profile settings.

Also check if you have Mi Home notifications disabled in your smartphone settings. Without them, voice alerts may not come.

Yes, everything is synced | Yes, but voiceover is not working | No, I haven't connected yet | I don't know how to check-->

3. Step-by-step instruction: how to turn on voiceover via Mi Home

The main way to activate your voice is through the official app.

1. Open Mi Home and select your vacuum cleaner.
2. Go to Settings → Voice prompts (or Voice Pack in English).
3. Click Download Voice Package (size ~5-10 MB).
4. Choose the language: available Russian, English, Chinese, etc. (depending on the model).
5. After downloading, activate the slider Enable voice prompts.
6. Restart the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 5 seconds).

Note: Some firmware has voice prompts hidden in Additional Settings → System settings. If you don't find it, upgrade the Mi Home app to the latest version.

After activation, the vacuum cleaner shall:

• 🗣️ Welcome to the event (Ready to Clean).
• 🔊 Report the beginning/end of cleaning.
• ⚠️ Warn of errors (e.g., "Stuck. Help me").

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If the voice sounds too quiet, check the volume settings in Mi Home → Settings → Sound. Some models have a separate regulator for voice prompts.

4. firmware update: why voiceover may not work

If the vacuum cleaner is silent after all the manipulations, the problem is most likely in the outdated firmware. The manufacturer regularly releases updates that fix bugs with the voice module.

How to update firmware:

1. In Mi Home, select a vacuum cleaner → Settings → Update firmware.
2. If the update is available, click Download and Install.
3. Wait until the end (the vacuum cleaner will restart automatically).

Critical versions of firmware for voiceover:

If the update is stuck or gives an error "I failed to connect to the server", try:

• 🔄 Reconnect the vacuum cleaner to Wi-Fi (sometimes changing the network to 2.4 GHz helps).
• 📱 Reinstall the Mi Home app.
• 🔌 Connect the vacuum cleaner to charging (some upgrades require power from the mains).

5. Alternative ways: voice control via Alice/Google

In addition to standard voice prompts, the Xiaomi Mi Robot vacuum cleaner can be integrated with Yandex Alice or Google Assistant, which will allow you to control it via a speaker or smartphone.

Setting up through Yandex Alice:

1. Open the Yandex application on your smartphone.
2. Go to Devices → Add the device → Xiaomi.
3. Sign in via Xiaomi account (must be the same as Mi Home).
4. Select a vacuum cleaner from the list and confirm synchronization.

Teams for Alice:

• 🎤 "Alice, turn on the vacuum cleaner - the beginning of cleaning.
• 🎤 "Alice, stop cleaning the living room" -- zone suspension.
• 🎤 "Alice, send the vacuum cleaner to base - return to the docking station.

Important: To work with Alice, the vacuum cleaner must be connected to the same Wi-Fi as the speaker/smartphone.

• 🔌 Internet connection (vacuum cleaner must be online)
• 🔄 Account synchronization (Xiaomi and Yandex)
• 📋 Having a vacuum cleaner in Alice's device list (Settings → My devices).

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Voice control via Alice/Google works even if the standard voice-over of the vacuum cleaner is off. These are two different mechanisms!

Typical errors and their solutions

If the voiceover doesn’t work or is acting strangely, check out these points:

⚠️ Warning: Once the Hard Reset is reset, the voice packets are removed and will have to be reloaded via Mi Home.

Error 1: Voice prompts are turned on but not sounded.

• 🔊 Check the volume in the vacuum cleaner settings (Mi Home → Sound).
• 🔋 Make sure the speaker is not contaminated (dust may block sound).
• 🔄 Restart the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 5 seconds).

Error 2: When you download the voice packet, the error “Can not be downloaded” appears.

• 🌐 Check your internet connection (vacuum cleaner must be online).
• 📱 Update the Mi Home app to the latest version.
• 🔄 Try changing your account region to China (sometimes it helps).

Error 3: The voice is intermittent or disturbed.

• 📶 Make sure the vacuum cleaner is within Wi-Fi range (a weak signal may interrupt the loading of voice files).
• 🔋 Connect the vacuum cleaner to charge (at low battery charge, some functions are limited).
• 🔄 Reinstall the voice packet (Mi Home → Settings → Delete the packet → Download again).

If nothing helps, try resetting the vacuum cleaner settings to factory:

1. Turn off the vacuum cleaner.


2. Press the Home and Power buttons for 10 seconds.




3. wait for the sound signal (beeping).




4. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the Mi Home again.

7. Hidden features: voice customization and advanced settings

Few people know, but in some models Xiaomi Mi Robot can:

• 🎵 Change voice (e.g., male/female or child voice). Go to Settings → Voice prompts → Change voice (not available in all regions) at Mi Home.
• 📢 Turn off individual prompts, for example, you can remove the cleaning alert, but leave error warnings.
• 🌍 Add multilinguality. Some firmware allows you to install multiple voice packets and switch between them.

For Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra models, advanced customization is available via Mi Home → Lab → Voice Assistant.

• 🎤 Set up the speed of speech.
• 🔊 Change the volume separately for notifications and commands.
• 📝 Add your own voice tags for cleaning areas.

Note: Not all features are available in the Russian version of Mi Home. to unlock some options will require:

1. Change your account region to China.
2. Use the Chinese version of the app (Mi Home China).
3. Update the firmware through Alternative Firmware (risky, may deprive you of warranty).

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)