How to change the voice of the vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: official and informal ways

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaner voice assistant is not just a functional element, it’s part of the daily interaction with the device. As time goes on, standard phrases in Chinese or English can get boring, and the desire to personalize the gadget becomes stronger. Fortunately, you can change the voice of the Xiaomi vacuum cleaner in several ways, from official settings in the Mi Home app to manual firmware alternative voice packets.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods - from simple to advanced, including nuances for different models (Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner G10, MiJia 1C, etc.). You will learn how to download and install Russian-language packages, what tools will be needed, and what to do if the vacuum cleaner "refuses" to take a new voice, and also - what risks are unofficial firmware and how to minimize them.

Why would you need to change your voice?

The standard voice packages in Xiaomi vacuum cleaners often contain a limited set of phrases in Chinese or English. Even if the device supports Russian, the intonation and pronunciation may seem unnatural. Here are the main reasons why users decide to change their voice:

• 🗣️ Dislike of standard voice – too monotonous, robotic, or annoying tone.
• 🌍 Lack of native language – vacuum cleaner speaks incomprehensible language, and there is no official localization.
• 🎭 Desire for personalization – setting the voice of a favorite character, actor or customized version.
• 🔧 Technical bugs – the voice is missing after the update or works with distortions.

In addition, some users change voice packets due to outdated phrases (for example, in old firmware vacuum cleaner can say “”, which means “low charge”, instead of the usual “charge me”). In the new versions of the Mi Home, some of these problems are solved, but for owners of devices of 2018-2020 release the relevance of the issue remains.

The Official Ways: What Does Xiaomi Offer?

Xiaomi offers limited voice change capabilities through the Mi Home app, which is the safest method, but doesn't work for all models and regions.

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your vacuum cleaner.
2. Go to Settings → Voice prompts (or Voice Pack in English).
3. If alternative packages are available, select the one you want and confirm the download.
4. Wait until the installation is completed (the vacuum cleaner will restart).

Unfortunately, in most cases, only one voice option is available here, the one that was installed by default. For models released after 2021 (Xiaomi Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro), sometimes updates with new languages appear, but the choice remains minimal.

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Before changing your voice through Mi Home, check the vacuum cleaner firmware version. If you have an update, install it: sometimes new voice packets don't appear until after the update.

* Russian may not be available in some regional versions of the firmware.

Informal methods: manual installation of voice packets

If the official options are not enough, you can set the custom voice manually, which is suitable for power users and requires unlocking the firmware (for some models).

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux Mac.
• 🔌 USB-Type C Cable (to connect vacuum cleaner).
• 📦 Voice packet in.pkg or.bin format.
• 🛠️ Firmware software (for example, MiHome Hacker or Valetudo).

The installation process includes several stages:

1. Downloading a voice packet from trusted sources (for example, a forum) 4PDA Or Valetudo repository. Popular packages: 🎤 Russian Voice from the Community (Natural Intonation). 🤖 Voice of Alice's assistant (stylized as Yandex.Alice). 🎬 The voice of characters (e.g., Terminator or Terminator) R2-D2).

Connecting a vacuum cleaner to a PC

Reset

Packet loading

Rebooting the device

Download the right package for your model|Make a backup of the current firmware|Charge the vacuum cleaner to 100%|Connect to a stable power source (not through a USB-hub)|Have a paper clip for the Reset button on hand

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Important: Xiaomi vacuum cleaners with STM32 chips (such as MiJia 1C) require special voice firmware, while models on the MT7688 (Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro) support installation via the Valetudo web interface.

Step-by-step instructions for models with Valetudo

If your vacuum cleaner supports alternative Valetudo firmware (such as Xiaomi Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro or Roborock S5), the voice installation process is simplified.

1. Install Valetudo on the vacuum cleaner (if not already done). To do this: 1. Download the latest version of Valetudo with GitHub. 2. Connect to the vacuum cleaner via SSH (login/password usually admin/openhabian). 3. Upload the archive to /mnt/UDISK/ and unpack.
2. Go to the Valetudo web interface (usually available on the web) IP-vacuum cleaner address on the local network).
3. Select the Voice Packs section and upload the file with the.tar.gz extension.

Valetudo has the advantage of being able to pre-listen to the voice before installation and easily return the standard package, and there are also multilingual packages available where the vacuum cleaner can speak multiple languages depending on the situation.

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Using Valetudo is the most flexible way to customize voice, but requires pre-unlocking the vacuum cleaner and installing an alternative firmware.

Risks and how to avoid them

Informal voice change is an interference with the firmware of a device, which always carries risks, and here are the main problems and ways to prevent them:

• ⚡ Loss of warranty – after manual firmware, Xiaomi service center may refuse repairs. ⚠️ Note: If the vacuum cleaner is warranty, use only official voice change methods via Mi Home.
• 🔄 «Bricking" devices - incorrect firmware can make the vacuum cleaner inoperable. Always check that the package is compatible with your model.
• 📡 Wi-Fi problems - after the firmware vacuum cleaner can lose connection to the network.Solution: reset the network settings in Mi Home or through Valetudo.

To minimize the risks:

• 🔍 Study reviews about a specific voice packet on forums.
• 💾 Make a backup of the current firmware (instructions are in the documentation Valetudo).
• 🔋 Switch the vacuum cleaner when fully charging the battery.

Where to download voice packets?

There are no official sources for downloading Xiaomi custom voices, but there are proven communities and repositories:

Before downloading, check:

• 📌 Compatibility of the package with your model (indicated in the file name, for example) mirobot_vacuum_mop_2_pro_ru.pkg).
• 🕒 Creation Date – Older packages may not work with new firmware.
• 👍 Rating and reviews of other users.

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If you downloaded the voice archive but are not sure about its security, check the file through VirusTotal before installing it.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you change your voice, you're faced with some common problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, try dumping the vacuum cleaner to factory settings via Mi Home (Settings) → This will return the standard voice, but delete all saved maps and cleaning settings.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions