How to reset the map from the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi Vacuum Mop: 5 working ways

Xiaomi Vacuum Mop (including the S10, S12, P10 and others) builds a map of the room for efficient cleaning, but sometimes it “flys” or requires a forced upgrade. Reset card may need after moving, redevelopment of the apartment, navigation errors or firmware failures. In this article, all relevant ways of resetting, including hidden features of the Mi Home app and hardware methods.

It's important to understand that resetting a card is not a complete reset of the vacuum cleaner settings, and in most cases, just reboot the navigation system without affecting your account or cleaning settings, and we'll take a look at software and mechanical methods, and explain why the map might be distorted and how to avoid it.

Why Xiaomi’s vacuum cleaner card “flys” or works incorrectly

Before you reset the card, you need to understand the reasons for the failure, and most often, the problems arise from:

• 📱 Firmware updates – new versions of software may conflict with stored navigation data.
• 🔋 Battery discharge during cleaning – if the vacuum cleaner is turned off during the map construction process.
• 🏠 Changes in layout – rearrangement of furniture or new obstacles.
• 📡 Wi-Fi problems – unstable connection interrupts card sync with cloud.
• 🤖 Mechanical damage – a fall or impact can knock down the calibration of sensors.

If the vacuum cleaner starts to wander around the room, skips zones or builds a map with distortions (for example, the walls are “curved”), a forced reset is most likely required. LDS-sensor (laser rangefinder) - then you will need a diagnosis in the service center.

Method 1: Reset the card via the Mi Home app (official method)

The easiest and safest way is to use a branded app. The instructions are relevant for Mi Home versions 6.0 and later (check out the updates in Google Play or App Store).

1. Open Mi Home and select your vacuum cleaner from the device list.
2. Go to the Map section (the house icon in the bottom menu).
3. Press three points. ⋮ in the upper right corner and select Clear the map.
4. Confirm the action - the vacuum cleaner will emit an audible signal and begin a new calibration.

After reset, start cleaning in Full Cleaning (not Zone!) mode so that the vacuum cleaner scans the room again.

Make sure the vacuum cleaner is connected to Wi-Fi

Close all doors to the room (so there are no obstacles)

Check the battery power (minimum 20%)

Disable Zone Cleaning in Settings-->

Method 2: Hardware reset (buttons on the body)

If the Mi Home app doesn’t respond or the vacuum cleaner doesn’t connect to the network, you can use physical buttons, which works on all Xiaomi Vacuum Mop models, including the Pro versions.

1. Turn off the vacuum cleaner with a long press on the power button (3-5 seconds).
2. Press the power and home buttons (or Spot Cleaning if there is no home button).
3. Hold for 10-15 seconds until you hear a voice alert or double beep.
4. Release the buttons - the vacuum cleaner will reset and reset the map.

Warning: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mijia 1T), prolonged button retention can result in a complete reset, including account binding.

Method 3: Reset via voice assistant (Alice, Google Assistant)

Little-known life hack: Some Xiaomi Vacuum Mop models support voice commands to control the map.This works if the vacuum cleaner is integrated with Yandex Alice or Google Home.

Tell the voice assistant:

• 🎤 «Clean the vacuum cleaner map" (for Alice).
• 🎤 «Hey Google, reset the Xiaomi Vacuum map (for Google Assistant).

If the team does not work, check:

1. Connecting the vacuum cleaner to the same account as the voice assistant.
2. The right to control the device in the settings Mi Home.
3. Update of the vacuum cleaner firmware (minimum version for voice control - 3.5.8).

Limitation: Voice reset does not work on all models, for example, Xiaomi Vacuum Mop 2 Lite does not support this feature.

Method 4: Delete the map through the Xiaomi cloud (for multiplayer accounts)

If the vacuum cleaner is operated by several people (for example, family members), the cards may conflict, in which case the data cleaning through the Mi Cloud web interface will help.

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select the Devices section → Robot vacuum cleaner.
3. Find the Maps tab and click Delete Everything.
4. Confirm the action. SMS-code (will come to the tied phone).

Important: After a cloud reset, the vacuum cleaner may temporarily lose communication with the application (up to 5 minutes).

Method 5: Forced recalibration of sensors (for complex cases)

If the card is distorted even after being reset, the problem may be dejusting. LDS-It's a sensor or a gyroscope, and then you can use manual calibration:

1. Place the vacuum cleaner on a flat surface (e.g., on a table) at a distance of at least 1 meter from the walls.
2. Press the power button for 5 seconds until the indicator flashes.
3. Turn the vacuum cleaner 360° counterclockwise (slowly, in 10-15 seconds).
4. Put it back to the charging station and wait for the beep.

This procedure resets the gyroscope and the laser rangefinder, and if you're still building a curve after that, you probably need to change it. LDS-module (cost of part: ~3 000–5 000 ₽).

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Before calibration, wipe the lens. LDS-The sensor (under the top cover) is a dry wipe, and dust or greasy spots can distort the laser readings.

Frequent Card Reset Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes that lead to new crashes.

⚠️ Warning: Do not reset the card while cleaning! this can cause the vacuum cleaner to freeze in Error 10 mode (navigation error).Always stop cleaning before cleaning the card.

• 🚫 Use unofficial firmware – they often disrupt the work LDS-sensor.
• 🚫 Resetting the card at a low charge (less than 15%) – this can damage the battery.
• 🚫 Remove the vacuum cleaner from your Mi Home account without resetting – the cards will remain in the cloud and will conflict.

If after the discharge the vacuum cleaner “does not see” the charging station, check:

1. Location of the station - it should stand against the wall, without obstacles in a radius of 1 meter.
2. Lighting – bright light can interfere with infrared sensors.
3. Clean contacts – wipe the metal plates at the station and vacuum cleaner with alcohol.

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After resetting the map, always start the first cleaning in Full mode, not Zone mode. This allows the vacuum cleaner to correctly calibrate the sensors throughout the room.

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