How to set a voice on the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi

Modern smart appliances have long ceased to be just a cleaning tool, becoming a full-fledged digital companion. Robot vacuum cleaners from Xiaomi are famous not only for the quality of cleaning, but also for the advanced voice tracking system. However, users from CIS countries often experience a situation when the device after purchase begins to speak English or Chinese, which can create discomfort during operation.

Changing a voice packet is not just a whim, but often a necessary procedure for working correctly with local voice commands and understanding the status of the device. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to install a voice on a Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner, what are the limitations for different models, and how to avoid common errors when flashing a voice module.

It’s worth noting that the process of changing the language can be very different depending on the year of release of your device and the region for which it is intended. Some models allow you to do this through the Mi Home app, while others will require the use of third-party software or even flashing the device through ADB.

Features of voice packets in the Xiaomi ecosystem

The voice assistant in Xiaomi vacuum cleaners is based on a set of pre-recorded or synthesized phrases. Voice packs are files that contain audio files for all possible robot states, from "Start cleaning" to "Stuck, help." Initially, the devices supplied for the Chinese market are equipped with Chinese language, and for global versions - English.

Xiaomi and Roborock’s sub-brands don’t always provide official language change in app settings for all regions, due to licensing restrictions and marketing policies, so users often have to look for workarounds to activate Russian or any other desired language.

It's important to understand that changing your voice doesn't affect the functionality of cleaning, but it does make it easier to interact. If the robot speaks a language that's not clear, you may miss an important warning to clean filters or replace brushes, which will affect the life of the device in the long run.

Preparation of the device and application Mi Home

Before you start to manipulate your voice, you need to make sure that your device is properly configured and connected, and the basic requirement is that you have a stable Wi-Fi connection and that you have to link the vacuum cleaner to your Mi Home account, and without this step, no further action will be possible.

It is recommended to check the current version of the device’s firmware. Often manufacturers add support for new languages or fix bugs with voice support in software updates. To check, go to the device menu, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings → Check for updates.

Also, make sure that the Mi Home app itself has the right region in its profile settings. If you’re trying to connect a device designed for China and the settings are “Russia”, some features may not be available. Try changing region to “China” in your profile settings, but remember that this may affect the display of other devices in your home.

Change the language through the official settings of Mi Home

For owners of the latest models, such as the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ or Xiaomi Vacuum Mop 2 Pro+, the procedure can be as simple as possible. The company's engineers are gradually introducing the ability to select a language directly into the application interface. To check for such an option, open the robot control page.

Click on the settings icon (usually three dots or a gear) and find the Voice Control or Voice Pack section. If you're lucky, there'll be a list of available languages. Choose the one you want, like Russian, and wait for the download. It can take a few minutes, while the robot can make sounds or flash indicators.

If there is no language selection on the menu, don't despair. This means that your model requires alternative methods, which we'll discuss below. Official methods work on less than 30% of devices in circulation in the secondary market.

Use of third-party utilities: Valetudo and others

When official methods are powerless, enthusiasts come to the rescue to create alternative software, and one of the most popular solutions is the Valetudo project, which is an open platform that allows you to completely replace the firmware of the robot, taking full control of its functions, including control of voice packets.

Installation of Valetudo requires certain technical skills. You will need to download a firmware image that matches your model and upload it to the device via a web interface or special scripts. Once installed, you will have access to the robot's web interface, where you can download any voice packets, including custom ones recorded by enthusiasts.

⚠️ Warning: Installing third-party firmware (Valetudo) voids the manufacturer's warranty. Incorrect firmware can turn your device into a "brick" that cannot be restored without soldering and special equipment.

In addition to Valetudo, there are utilities like Roborock Firmware Editor that allow you to modify the original firmware by embedding the right language files into it, which is less risky than replacing the OS completely, but also requires care, you download the original firmware, mix the desired language and pour the modified file back into the robot.

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Before any modification of the firmware be sure to write down MAC-Device address and serial number, which may be used to restore access to cloud services or re-assign.

Manual installation via ADB (for advanced users)

The most flexible, but also the most difficult, way is to use the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) debugging bridge, which many of Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners run on an Android-like operating system that allows them to connect to the network and manage files directly, a method that is suitable for the S50, S55, S6 series.

First you need to know. IP-You can do this through a router or in the Mi Home app, and then you need to install a platform-tools package on your computer. IP_ADRES ROBOT you will get access to the file system.

adb connect 192.168.1.105


adb shell




cd /etc/voice



You can replace the voice packet files here.

The method is to replace files in the /etc/voice directory or similar directory where audio files are stored. You can download the finished Russified package from forums (for example, 4PDA or GitHub) and replace the original files with it.

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The ADB method gives you complete control over the file system, but requires you to get into the firmware version precisely. Files from another version of the software can cause the robot to cyclically restart.

Compatibility issues and possible errors

Users often have trouble installing a new voice, and one of the most common problems is that the firmware version is not compatible, and the voice package created for the 3.3.x version may not work or not work properly on version 3.5.x. File structure and codecs may differ.

Another common mistake is to interrupt the boot process, and if a Wi-Fi connection is lost during the installation of a voice packet, the robot can freeze during the initialization stage, in which case only a full reset to the factory settings (Hard Reset), which is usually done by pressing buttons on the device body for 10-15 seconds, will help.

⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to interrupt the voice installation process by turning off the robot or router. Wait until the indicators stop flashing and the app appears Ready to Work status».

Also worth mentioning is the problem of "flying" the language after resetting, if you manually installed Russian through file replacement, then when reset to factory settings (Reset), the robot will return to the original firmware language, and the procedure will have to be repeated again. The official change of language through the cloud is usually saved.

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