How to enable wet cleaning on the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi Vacuum Mop without the application: all ways

Why users are looking for an alternative to the Mi Home app

Xiaomi Vacuum Mop Robots (including Pro, 2 Pro, P and P models) S10) The reason for this is that the company has become popular due to the combination of affordable prices and advanced features, but not all owners want or can use the official Mi Home app to manage the device. from problems with account registration to a fundamental reluctance to install additional software on a smartphone.

Fortunately, you can also enable wet cleaning on the Xiaomi Vacuum Mop without the app, through physical buttons on the case or voice assistants. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, including hidden button combinations that are not described in the official documentation, and learn how to check that the mode is activated correctly, and what to do if the robot refuses to wash the floor.

Important: some features (such as water intensity settings or cleaning zoning) are only available through the app, but the basic wet cleaning mode runs without it.

Method 1: Activation through buttons on the robot body

The most reliable method is the use of physical buttons. It works on all Xiaomi Vacuum Mop models, including budget versions without a display.

• 🔘 Power button (usually located in the center of the top panel)
• 💧 Cleaning Mode button (can be signed as Mode or have a drop/brush icon)
• 🔄 Home button (with the image of the house, there are not on all models)

Step instructions:

1. Make sure the water tank is full (but not above the maximum mark) and a wet cleaning cloth is installed.
2. Turn on the robot with a long press on the power button (3-5 seconds) until the sound of the beeping sound.
3. Press the Cleanup Mode button briefly once, and on some models, hold it for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.
4. Wait for a voice message or light signal (usually blue or blue indicates wet cleaning mode).
5. Press the Start (or Clean) button to start cleaning.

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If the robot starts cleaning after this, but does not supply water, check:

• 🔧 Is the rag properly installed (should fit tightly to the base).
• 💦 Is the water supply clogged (can be cleaned with a needle).
• 🔋 Is there enough charge (at a battery level below 20%, some models block wet cleaning).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Vacuum Mop 2 Pro and later, after activating wet cleaning through the buttons, the robot can automatically switch to dry mode. + Wet cleaning. To turn off the vacuum cleaner and leave only the floor washing, double-press the Cleaning Mode button.

Method 2: Voice control via Alice or Google Assistant

If your robot vacuum cleaner is connected to a smart home (e.g., via Yandex Station or Google Home), you can control your voice — even without the Mi Home app.

• 🔗 The robot has previously been linked to a Mi Home account (at least once).
• 🎤 You have a voice assistant set up (Alice, Google Assistant or Siri).
• 📶 Robot and speaker/smartphone are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Examples of voice commands:

If the voice commands are not working:

1. Check that the robot is not in Do Not Disturb mode (the indicator is lit red).
2. Make sure that in the smart home settings (for example, in the Yandex app), the robot is added as a device.
3. Reboot the robot by holding the power button for 10 seconds.

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⚠️ Warning: Voice control may not work if the robot has been reset to factory settings, in which case it will have to be re-associated with the Mi Home account (at least once), even if you do not plan to use the app in the future.

Method 3: Using a remote control (for models with support)

Some Xiaomi Vacuum Mop models, for example, S10 or X10+) Supports infrared control. If you have a robot remote or a universal remote (such as a Xiaomi-enabled air conditioner), try the following steps:

Instructions:

1. Point the remote control at the robot (no more than 5 meters away).
2. Press the Mode button (or similar) until the blue light flashes on the robot.
3. Confirm the choice of the mode button OK clean.
4. Start cleaning with the Start button.

If the remote doesn't respond:

• 🔋 Check the batteries in the remote.
• 📡 Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the robot.
• 🔄 Try reconnecting the remote by holding the Mode buttons. + Clean 5 seconds.

How to check if the wet cleaning mode is turned on

It's not always obvious that the robot is actually washing the floor, not just driving with a dry cloth.

• 💧 Wet cloth after 5-10 Minutes of cleaning (check your hand).
• 🔵 Blue indicator on the body (blinks or burns constantly).
• 🎶 Voice message (English or Chinese: "Mopping mode activated").
• 📉 Increased water consumption in the tank (after cleaning, the level will decrease noticeably).

If no water is supplied:

1. Remove the tank and check if the water supply hole is clogged (you can blow or clean with a toothpick).
2. Make sure the cloth is properly installed – it should lie flat, without folds.
3. Try rebooting the robot by holding the power button for 10 seconds.

On Xiaomi Vacuum Mop 2 Pro and later, when the first wet cleaning button is turned on, the robot can automatically perform a water test cycle (you will hear the pump sound).

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right wet cleaning activation, users face problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If the robot beeps 3 times in a row and stops, it's a water sensor error.

1. Remove and re-insert the water tank.
2. Wipe the contacts of the sensor (located at the bottom of the tank) with an alcohol napkin.
3. Use distilled water (sometimes hard water causes false alarms of the sensor).

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If the robot starts leaving the divorce on the floor, add to the water 1-2 It will improve the slip of the cloth and reduce the footprints. Don't use foam detergents, they can clog the water supply system.

Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try non-obvious solutions that are rarely mentioned in official instructions.

Method 1: Reset settings with retaining Wi-Fi binding

On some models after reset (power retention) + Home 10 seconds) the robot retains network connectivity but resets cleaning settings. This can help if modes stop switching.

Method 2: Using third-party firmware

Enthusiasts are developing alternative firmware for Xiaomi robots (such as Valetudo), which allows you to control the device through a web interface without the Mi Home application.

• 🔧 Requires unlocking the bootloader (risk of loss of warranty).
• 💻 You need skills to work with ADB and SSH.
• ⚠️ It can lead to unstable operation of the robot.

Method 3: Connecting to Mi Home once to unlock features

Some users have noticed that after you connect the robot to the Mi Home app once and set up the wet cleaning there, the mode remains accessible through the buttons.

1. Install Mi Home, tie the robot.
2. Enable wet cleaning through the app.
3. Remove the application – the mode will remain active.

⚠️ Note: After updating the robot’s firmware through Mi Home, all “unlocked” features may reset. To avoid this, disable the automatic update in the application settings (if installed).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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If the robot refuses to enable wet cleaning through the buttons, but operates in other modes, the problem is most likely in the mechanical part (pumps, water sensors), 80% of the time helps cleaning the nozzle and tank contacts.