Smart tech owners often face situations where the device’s standard voice assistant is annoying or simply not up to expectations. This is especially true for Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners, which can by default speak English or Chinese. Changing voiceovers is not just a whim, but a necessity for comfortable interaction with the gadget, especially if family members do not speak foreign languages.
The process of changing voice depends on the specific device model, firmware version and region in the application. Some models support changing the language on the fly through settings, while others require a more complex algorithm of actions. In this article, we will discuss all the available methods, from simple menu switching to advanced methods for power users.
Before you start setting up, it is important to understand that Mi Home is the central ecosystem that controls your device. It is through this application that the main communication takes place. If you want to access all the functions and language packages, you need to set up your account correctly. The official Russian voiceover is only available for devices designed for the global market (Global Version) or certified for CIS countries.
Compatibility check and device preparation
The first step should always be to diagnose the current situation. Not all Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners have built-in voice change. Budget versions, such as the early versions of the Roborock S50 or Mijia 1C, can have hard-stitched language, depending on the region of purchase. However, most modern devices, including the Roborock S5 Max series, S6, S7 and the flagship Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+, allow you to change voice packets.
You need to make sure that the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and has a stable connection to the server. Without the Internet, you can not download new voice files. Also check the battery level: the process of updating the voice packet can take from 5 to 15 minutes, and the power interruption at this point can cause a failure in the voice module.
⚠️ Warning: Before you start any manipulation of firmware or voice packets, make sure the battery is at least 50% charged.
There are several ways to control the device, but the official Mi Home app is best used to change voiceovers. Third-party solutions such as Home Assistant or Valetudo also allow you to control the sound, but require root access and deep knowledge of Linux, which goes beyond the basic instruction.
Changing the language through the Mi Home app
The easiest and safest way to change your voice is to use the app's built-in settings, which works for most global versions of devices: you need to open the Mi Home app on your smartphone, go to the tab with your device, and find the settings icon (usually the three dots in the upper right corner).
The menu that opens will look for “Voice Pack” or “Voice Pack” and may vary depending on the application version and the vacuum cleaner model. If you see a list of available languages, just select the one you want (such as “Russian” or “English US”) and click the download button. The device automatically downloads the file and applies the changes.
- 📱 Open the Mi Home app and select your vacuum cleaner.
- ⚙️ Click on three dots in the top right corner of the screen.
- 🔊 Find the Voice Package or Voice Settings section».
- 🌐 Select the desired language from the list and confirm the download.
Sometimes, after selecting a language, you need to restart the device, the robot can say the phrase "Starting update" or similar. At this point, do not turn off the vacuum cleaner with the power button. If there is no Russian language on the list, this means that the current account region does not support its download for this model.
☑️ Checklist before changing voice
Impact of the Account Region on Available Voices
One of the most common reasons for not having the right voiceover is the wrong region in the Mi Home app. Xiaomi ecosystem tightly links the functionality of devices to the geographical area. If your account is registered in China, then by default you will be able to access Chinese and English languages. To receive Russian voiceover, the account region must be set to Russia, Ukraine, Belarus or another CIS country.
Changing the region in the application is a simple but nuanced procedure. When you switch the region, the list of devices in the main menu may be cleared, since servers in different regions store data separately. You will need to re-add the device if it does not automatically display, however, all historical cleaning data will remain on the server of the previous region and will become unavailable.
| Region of the account | Available languages (example) | Server delay | Access to functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (China) | Chinese, English | High (in Europe) | Complete (including exclusive) |
| Russia/CIS | Russian, English | Low. | Standard set |
| Europe (Germany) | German, English, French | Medium | Standard set |
| USA | English (US), Spanish | Tall. | Limited (Alexa/Google) |
To change region, go to the user profile (the Profile tab or Me tab), click on Settings and select Region. After restarting the application, the list of devices will be updated. If your device is tied to a Chinese server (the Chinese version), changing the account region to a Russian one can cause the vacuum cleaner to stop showing up in the list, in which case you will have to use the Chinese region or re-tether the device.