Downloading the application for the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: official and alternative methods

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners have become an integral part of modern smart homes, offering automatic cleaning with minimal user involvement. However, without a dedicated app, you won’t be able to fully exploit the device’s capabilities, from mapping rooms to setting up a cleaning schedule. This article will help you understand how to download and install an official vacuum cleaner application, avoiding fakes and potential risks.

It is important to understand that for different models of robot vacuum cleaners Xiaomi (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, DreameBot). D9 viomi V3>) The main application is Mi Home (now Xiaomi Home), but some devices work through Dreamehome or Viomi Home, and we will discuss each option in detail, as well as how to check compatibility and circumvent regional restrictions.

What app do you need for your Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner?

The first step is to determine which app supports your model. Most of Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners are controlled via Xiaomi Home (formerly Mi Home), but there are exceptions:

• 🔹 Xiaomi Home (Mi Home) – for models Mi Robot Vacuum, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite and other “classic” vacuum cleaners of the brand.
• 🔹 Dreamehome – for devices branded Dreame (e.g. DreameBot) D9, DreameBot Z10 Pro, which are also manufactured by Xiaomi.
• 🔹 Viomi Home – for Viomi vacuum cleaners (for example, Viomi) V3, Viomi SE), another sub-brand.

To find out exactly what application you need, check:

1. A sticker on the case or packaging of the device (usually the name of the application is indicated).
2. The official site of Xiaomi is in the product card in the section "Specifications".
3. Instructions for operation (section "Connection to the application").

If your model is released after 2022, it most likely supports Xiaomi Home. Devices older than 5 years (such as the Mi Robot Vacuum 1st generation) may require an outdated version of the application – we will talk about this in the section on alternative download methods.

Official download of Xiaomi Home for Android and iOS

The most reliable way is to download the app from official stores, below are instructions for Android and iOS, taking into account regional features.

For Android (Google Play)

1. Open the Google Play Store on your smartphone.

2.In the search bar, type Xiaomi Home (formerly Mi Home).

3. Make sure the developer is Xiaomi Inc. (not to be confused with fakes!).

4. Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.

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If the app is not displayed in your region (e.g. Russia or Belarus), use one of the ways to circumvent the restrictions:

• 🌍 VPN — Connect to a server in Germany, Singapore or Hong Kong, then search Google Play again.
• 📱 APK-Download the installation file from the official Xiaomi Home website (Download section).

For iOS (App Store)

The process is similar, but with nuances:

1. Open the App Store and find Xiaomi Home.

2. Check the developer – it should be Xiaomi Inc. or Beijing Xiaomi Technology Co., Ltd.

3.Click Download (confirmation via Face may be required) ID Touch. ID).

⚠️ Note: In some countries (e.g. Russia), the Xiaomi Home app may not be available in the App Store due to sanctions restrictions, in which case use an alternative App Store account with the region where the app is available (e.g. Kazakhstan or Armenia).

Alternative ways of downloading: APK and third-party

If official stores are not available, you can download the app in other ways, but it is important to be careful not to install malware.

Download APK from the official website

1. Go to the Xiaomi Home download page.

2. Select the Android version (file with.apk extension).

3. Allow installation from unknown sources in phone settings (Settings) → Security → Unknown sources).

4. Install the file and launch the application.

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Before installation APK check the hash file (MD5 or SHA-1) VirusTotal, which will help you make sure that the file has not been altered by the attackers.

Third-party sources: risks and recommendations

If you decide to download APK from a third party site (e.g. APKMirror, APKPure), follow the rules:

• 🛡️ Check the reputation of the site (read reviews on forums, for example, 4PDA or XDA Developers).
• 🔍 Compare the file size and version with the official data at home.mi.com.
• 🚫 Avoid websites that offer “hacked” versions or modified versions APK (Risk of viruses or blocking of Xiaomi account).

⚠️ Warning: Installing applications from unverified sources could lead to a Xiaomi account being blocked (if unofficial versions of the software are detected) or data leakage.In 2023, the company tightened its security policy, so risks increased.

Registration and first start: how to connect a vacuum cleaner

After installing the application, you need to create an account and connect the robot vacuum cleaner.

1. Account registration: Open Xiaomi Home and click Register. Enter email or phone number (for Russia and CIS it is better to use email). Confirm registration by link in the letter or SMS.
2. Adding device: Press + top-right → Add a device. Select a category Vacuum cleaner and find your model. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to turn on the vacuum cleaner and hold the Reset or Wi-Fi button for 3-5 seconds).

If the vacuum cleaner is not connected:

• 🔌 Check that it is charged (the indicator should be green or blue).
• 📶 Make sure your phone and vacuum cleaner are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4GHz, not 5GHz!).
• 🔄 Restart router and vacuum cleaner (hold power button for 10 seconds).

Updating the application and firmware vacuum cleaner

Regular updates to Xiaomi Home and vacuum cleaner firmware add new features and fix bugs. Here's how to check the relevance:

Updating the annex

On Android:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Find Xiaomi Home in the list of installed apps.
3. If you have an update button, press it.

On iOS:

1. Launch the App Store.
2. Go to the Updates section.
3. Find Xiaomi Home and upgrade.

Updating the vacuum cleaner firmware

1. Open Xiaomi Home and select your vacuum cleaner.

2. Go to the Device Settings → Firmware update.

3. If a new version is available, click Update and wait until it is completed (don’t interrupt the process!).

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Updating your firmware through the app is the safest way to do so: Do not use third-party firmware unless you are sure of its origin: it can lead to loss of warranty or device breakdown.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after installing the app correctly, users face difficulties.

1.The application does not open or fly out

Possible causes and solutions:

• 📱 An outdated version Android/iOS → Update the operating system.
• 🗑️ Filled with cache → Clear the cache in the application settings (Settings) → Annexes → Xiaomi Home → Memory. → Clear the cache).
• 🔒 Antivirus blocking → Add an appendix to the exceptions.

2.Vacuum cleaner doesn't connect to Wi-Fi

Check it out.

• 📶 Network type – vacuum cleaner only works with 2.4 GHz (does not support 5 GHz).
• 🔑 Wi-Fi password – it should not contain Cyrillic or special characters (for example, #, $).
• 🔄 Router mode - turn off WPA3 (use WPA2).

3. "The device is not on the network" error

If the vacuum cleaner is disconnected from the application:

1. Reboot the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Check if the Wi-Fi indicator is on the vacuum cleaner (if not, reconnect).
3. Remove the device from the application and add it again.

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If the vacuum cleaner is constantly losing communication, try placing the router closer to the cleaning site or use a Wi-Fi repeater to amplify the signal.

Alternative applications for vacuum cleaner management

If Xiaomi Home is not suitable (for example, due to regional restrictions or incompatibility), you can use alternative solutions:

1. Dreamehome (for Dreame vacuum cleaners)

You can download:

• 📱 Google Play
• 🍎 App Store

2. Viomi Home (for Viomi vacuum cleaners)

Official references:

• 📱 Google Play
• 🍎 App Store

3. Home Assistant (for advanced users)

If you use the Home Assistant smart home system, you can integrate the vacuum cleaner through the Xiaomi Miio plugin.

1. Install Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi or other server.
2. Add Xiaomi Miio integration via Configuration.yaml:

vacuum:


- platform: xiaomi_miio




host: IP_Adress DUST




token: YOUR TOKEN

The token can be obtained using the Mi Home Token Extractor app (available on GitHub).

⚠️ Note: Using informal connection methods (e.g., through Home Assistant) may violate Xiaomi’s warranty.Be sure to be prepared for the possible risks before setting up.

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