Setup of rooms for the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi in Mi Home: full instruction with expert tips

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners have long been an integral part of smart homes, but their effectiveness depends on the correct configuration of the room map. Many users face problems: the vacuum cleaner misses zones, incorrectly determines the boundaries of rooms or gets stuck in narrow aisles, the reason most often lies in the wrong configuration of rooms in the Mi Home app.

In this article, we will discuss not only the basic steps for creating and editing rooms, but also the hidden settings that will help optimize cleaning.

• 🔹 Create an accurate map of the room the first time (without repeated training)
• 🔹 Divide an open studio into functional areas for selective cleaning
• 🔹 Set up no-go zones and virtual walls to protect fragile items
• 🔹 Fix common errors (for example, when a vacuum cleaner “loses” rooms after upgrading)

The instructions are relevant for all modern models of Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners (including Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop P, Dreame Bot). Z10 Pro and others, working through Mi Home or Xiaomi Home, will pay special attention to the new algorithm mapping. LDS 2.0, which is used in vacuum cleaners 2023-2026.

1.Preparation for the creation of the map: what to do before the first start of the vacuum cleaner

Many users turn on the blind vacuum cleaner, hoping it will sort out the layout itself, which leads to inaccurate maps that you then have to redo.

• 📏 Remove small objects from the floor: wires, toys, shoes, and a vacuum cleaner can grab onto them and interrupt the mapping process.
• 🚪 Close the doors to rooms that you don't need to include in the map (like a closet or a balcony) and make zoning easier.
• 💡 Provide good lighting: vacuum cleaner sensors work better in natural or bright artificial light.
• 🔋 100% charging: the process of creating a map consumes a lot of energy. If the battery runs out to 20%, the vacuum cleaner will automatically interrupt the scan.

Pay special attention to transparent or mirrored surfaces (for example, glass tables (LDS) It can misread the distances to them, causing the map to have holes. Solution: temporarily cover them with a cloth.

⚠️ Note: If your apartment has thresholds that are more than 2 cm high, the vacuum cleaner may not overcome them, in which case you will have to create separate maps for each zone or use a ramp-adaptive.

Remove small objects from the floor|Close unnecessary doors|Provide lighting 50+ suite|Charge the vacuum cleaner to 100%|Cover mirrored surfaces|Check the height of the thresholds-->

2. Step-by-step instructions: how to create rooms in Mi Home

When you're done, you start making a map, and it takes 10 to 30 minutes depending on the size of the room.

1. Start the vacuum cleaner in cleaning mode: Press the Clean button on the case or in the Mi Home application. The vacuum cleaner will start spiraling, simultaneously scanning the room.
2. Wait for the map to be completed: the app will show a notification "Map created." Do not interrupt the process, even if the vacuum cleaner is standing still for a long time - it can finish the parts.
3. Save the map: In the Map section, click Save. If the option is inactive, the scan is not complete.
4. Mark up rooms: Click Edit the map → Add a room. Circle the contour of the room with your finger, then assign a name to it (e.g., "Living room", "Kitchen").

Important: do not create too small rooms (less than 2 m2), the vacuum cleaner can ignore them when cleaning.

💡

If the vacuum cleaner is constantly stumbling in the same place (for example, near the sofa), add a virtual wall in the map settings.

3. Room editing: how to merge, divide or rename

Once you've created a map, you often have to adjust it, like you forgot to add a room or you want to combine two zones.

🔄 Rooms integration

If the vacuum cleaner has divided one room into several zones (for example, a large living room), do:

1. Open the map in editing mode.
2. Click on one of the rooms, then select Combine.
3. Set aside a second room, they will merge into one.

✂️ Splitting the room

For separation (e.g. if the studio kitchen is to be two separate zones):

1. Choose the room that you want to share.
2. Click Divide and draw the line with your finger at the section location.
3. Give new names to both zones.

📝 Rename

To change the name (e.g. from "Room 1" to "Bedroom"):

1. Touch the room on the map.
2. Click on the current name and enter a new one.
3. Save the changes.

Tip: Use intuitive names (e.g., "Children's", "Corridor") to make it easier to set up a cleaning schedule for specific areas.

4. Configure no-go zones and virtual walls

Even the most accurate map is useless if a vacuum cleaner is in undesirable places.

• 🐶 Scare the pets by approaching their bedside;
• 🎄 Clinging to the Christmas tree garland wires;
• 🚫 Damage the long-pile carpet.

Use two tools to protect these areas:

🚫 No-Go Zones (No-Go Zones)

These are areas where a vacuum cleaner will never go.

1. Open the map and click Add No-Go Zone.
2. Circle the contour with your finger (you can create several zones).
3. Save the changes.

Example: Close access to the aquarium or sockets with wires.

🧱 Virtual Walls (Virtual Walls)

These are invisible barriers that a vacuum cleaner won't cross.

• 🚪 Separation of open spaces (such as kitchen and living room);
• 🪟 Fences of stairs or dangerous areas;
• 🛏️ Protecting baby cots.

To add a virtual wall, click Add a virtual wall and draw a line on the map.

⚠️ Warning: Virtual walls don't work if the vacuum cleaner is in Turbo or Maximum Power mode, in which case it ignores software constraints.

💡

No-go zones and virtual walls are only saved for the current map, and if you reset or update the map, you'll have to reconfigure them.

5. Cleaning Optimization: How to Set Up a Schedule for Individual Rooms

One of the key features of Mi Home is that it can be selectively cleaned, for example, you can program a vacuum cleaner to:

• 🕘 In the morning, I cleaned only the kitchen and corridor (where the most garbage is);
• 🕒 I missed the daytime nursery (so as not to disturb the child);
• 🕓 In the evening, I did a wet cleaning in the living room.

To set up:

1. Open the Schedule section in the appendix.
2. Click Add and select the days of the week.
3. Specify the time and type of cleaning (dry/wet).
4. In the Zone section, mark the rooms that need to be cleaned (the rest will be ignored).

An example of the optimal schedule for a family of 3 people:

Tip: If you have a Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, use the “High Power Area Cleanup” feature for highly contaminated areas (such as near a trash can).

Typical errors and their solutions

Even experienced users have problems with setting up rooms, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:

🔄 Vacuum cleaner "forgets" rooms after firmware update

Reason: Reset settings in the Xiaomi cloud.

Decision:

1. Check the firmware version in Settings → About the device.
2. If the card is missing, restore it from the backup (Map section). → Restore).
3. If there is no backup, run the vacuum cleaner for a re-scan.

🧹 The vacuum cleaner does not clean in some rooms.

Causes and solutions:

• 🔌 Closed doors: Open them or set up a separate map for each zone.
• 📵 Weak Wi-Fi signal: The vacuum cleaner may lose communication with the server. Set up a network repeater.
• 🚫 No-go zone blocks the room: Check the settings in the Map section.

🗺️ Map distorted or incomplete

What to do:

• 🔄 Restart the scan in a well-lit room.
• 🧲 Make sure there are no sources of magnetic interference (microwaves, speakers) nearby).
• 📱 Update the Mi Home app to the latest version.

💡

If the vacuum cleaner is constantly "knocked" in the same room, try to reduce the suction power for this area. Sometimes the problem lies in the too high pile of the carpet.

7. Additional Chips: How to Make Cleaning Even More Efficient

In addition to the basic settings, Mi Home has hidden features that will help optimize the vacuum cleaner:

🔄 Multi-card mode (for several floors)

If you have a two-level apartment, set up separate maps for each floor:

1. Move the vacuum cleaner to the second floor and start the scan.
2. Keep the new map under a different name (e.g., "2nd floor").
3. When cleaning, choose the desired card manually.

Limitation: The vacuum cleaner does not switch cards automatically – this must be done in the app.

📍 Spot Cleaning (Spot Cleaning)

If you want to remove a specific stain (such as spilled coffee), use the Zone Cleanup function:

1. Press Cleanup. → Zone.
2. Finger around the area on the map.
3. Select the mode (Dry, Wet or Intensive).

🔋 Optimizing charging

To ensure that the vacuum cleaner does not discharge during cleaning:

• 📍 Install a docking station in the center of the apartment – this will shorten the path to the rooms.
• ⚡ Enable the option "Return to base at low charge" (Settings section) → Charging).
• 🔄 Set up “Continuing Cleaning After Charging” if the vacuum cleaner does not have time to remove everything in one cycle.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions