How to turn off the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi through the app: 4 working ways

Why you can’t just press the power button and what to do instead

You might be surprised to learn that the physical on/off button on most Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners (such as the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite or Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P) doesn’t work as you’d expect. Pressing it often only pauses cleaning, but doesn’t shut down the device completely. And if you press the button for 3-5 seconds, the vacuum cleaner can go into reset mode or even start a firmware update. That’s why the manufacturer recommends managing power through the Mi Home app (or Xiaomi’s newer versions).

Another trap: many users confuse turning off the vacuum cleaner with stopping cleaning. If you just clicked Stop in the app, the robot will return to base, but will remain on standby, continuing to consume battery power. Complete power out of the app saves up to 15-20% of charge per month when stored without use, this is especially critical for models with lithium-ion batteries (for example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro), which degrade when constantly connected to the network.

In this article, you will find 4 proven ways to turn off the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner via your smartphone, including hidden features for models with Mi Home Automation support. And if your vacuum cleaner does not respond to commands, at the end there is a section to solve this problem.

Method 1: Quickly shut down via the Mi Home app's main menu

This is the most obvious, but not always working method, and is suitable for most models, including the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop (all generations), Viomi V2/V3 and Dreame D9. The main condition is that the vacuum cleaner must be connected to Wi-Fi and displayed in the list of devices.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home) and select your robot vacuum cleaner from the device list.
• ⚙️ On the main control screen, click on the icon «⋮» (three points) in upper right corner.
• 🔘 In the drop-down menu, select Turn Off (or Power Off in English).
• ⏳ Wait 5-10 seconds – the vacuum cleaner will emit an audible signal and go out.

⚠️ Warning: If the button is inactive (grey), the vacuum cleaner is in cleaning or updating mode. First stop the process by pressing pause, and then try again.

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Method 2: Shutdown via Do Not Disturb (for 3.5.8+ models)

This method is suitable for smart vacuum cleaners with support for schedule and Do Not Disturb mode (for example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra or DreameBot L10 Pro).It not only turns off the device, but also blocks accidental launch from voice or on schedule.

How it works:

1. Go to the Mi Home application → select a vacuum cleaner → Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
2. Scroll down to the block Do not disturb mode and click on it.
3. Activate the switch and set the time, for example, from 23:00 to 07:00.
4. At the bottom of the screen will appear the option to turn off the vacuum cleaner after activation - turn it on.

⚠️ Warning: Once this mode is enabled, the vacuum cleaner will not respond to commands from the remote or voice assistants (Alice, Google Assistant). To return control, you will have to manually press the power button on the case or turn off the mode in the application.

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If you have Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P, after turning off via “Do not disturb” wait for a double beep – this is confirmation that the device is completely disconnected from the Wi-Fi network and went to sleep mode.

Method 3: Turn off via voice assistant (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri)

If your vacuum cleaner supports integration with voice assistants (check in Smart Home → Voice Control settings), you can turn it off by command without opening the application. This is convenient when the smartphone is discharged or you are in another room.

Teams for different assistants:

• 🗣️ Alice (Yandex): “Alice, turn off the robot vacuum cleaner” or “Alice, turn off Xiaomi».
• 🤖 Google Assistant: OK, Google, turn off the Mi Home vacuum cleaner».
• 🍎 Siri (for iPhone): "Hi Siri, turn off Xiaomi Vacuum" (pre-configure the script in the Home app).

⚠️ Note: Voice commands only work if:

• The vacuum cleaner is connected to the same Mi Account as the assistant.
• In the settings of the Mi Home application, the voice control option is enabled.
• The device is not in Do Not Disturb mode.

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Method 4: Forced Shutdown Through Automation Scenarios

For advanced users who have automation set up in Mi Home, there is a way to turn off the vacuum cleaner conditionally, for example, you can create a rule: "If the battery is 100% and the time is 22:00, turn off the device," which is useful if you charge the vacuum cleaner at night and want to save energy.

How to set up:

1. In the Mi Home app, go to Automation (Icon) ⚡ bottom-line).
2. Press Add Add Add. → Script → If….
3. Select a condition such as: Vacuum charge = 100% or Time = 22:00.
4. In the To block, select the action Turn off the vacuum cleaner.
5. Save the script and activate it.

🔹 An example of a finished script:

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Automation scenarios only work if the vacuum cleaner is connected to Wi-Fi in a stable way, and if the internet goes down, the rule doesn't work.

What to do if the vacuum cleaner does not turn off through the application

Sometimes, Xiaomi's robot vacuum cleaner ignores the shutdown commands, and the reasons can range from a firmware failure to a problem with Xiaomi's servers. Here's the diagnostic algorithm:

1. Check your internet connection:

• 🌐 Make sure your smartphone and vacuum cleaner are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (especially important for models without cloud management support, such as the Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum). 1S).
• 📶 If you use mobile Internet (4G/5G), Check if Remote Control is enabled in the vacuum cleaner settings.

2.Reboot the application and device:

• 🔄 Close Mi Home through the latest app menu and run again.
• 🔌 Turn off the vacuum cleaner from the base, hold the power button for 10 seconds, then plug back in.

3. Check the status of Xiaomi servers:

Sometimes the problem is that you're out of business on the manufacturer side. To see if Mi Home servers are working, go to status.mi.com and check the status of the Mi Home App service. If there's a red light on, you just have to wait for the recovery.

Xiaomi models that do not support shutdown via the app

Not all Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners can be turned off remotely, but here is a list of models with limited functionality:

🔹 How to find out your model?

Turn over the vacuum cleaner and look at the sticker under the battery cover. STYJXXXX (for example, STYJ02YM Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite, also duplicated in the app: Settings → About the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner