How to turn off the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi at night: all the ways and nuances

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaner has become an indispensable tool in cleaning, but its nighttime activity can interfere with sleep: motor hums, accidental collisions with furniture or lighting indicators. Many users face the problem when the device starts cleaning at 3am or just “buzzes” in the dock. You can turn off the robot at night in several ways, from the elementary press of a button to adjusting the schedule through the application. In this article, we will analyze all the available methods for different models (Mi Robot Vacuum, Viomi V2/V3, Dreame Bot, etc.), and explain why some methods may not work.

It's important to understand that shutting down and shutting down are not the same thing. Complete shutdowns can reset or interrupt firmware updates, and software shutdowns via an app or button are safe for the device. Also note that some models (Xiaomi Mi Robot 1S, Dreame D9) don't have a physical power button — they can only be deactivated via software.

If your vacuum cleaner suddenly wakes up in the middle of the night, it's not always a mistake. Maybe the cleaning timer that was set up earlier, or the device is trying to refuel at the base. Before looking for a way to turn off, check Settings → Schedule in the Mi Home app - sometimes the problem is solved by removing an unnecessary task.

1. Physically switching off the button: the easiest way

Most Xiaomi models have a mechanical or touch power button on the body, which can look like:

• 🔘 Round switch with fixation (on Mi Robot) 1/1S)
• 🔄 Touch panel with power icon (on Viomi) V3)
• 🔴 The button with the backlight (on Dreame Bot) L10 Pro)

To turn off the vacuum cleaner:

1. Find the button on the top bar (usually next to the Home or Spot Cleaning button).
2. Hold it for 3-5 seconds until the indicator goes out or the sound is heard.
3. On some models (Viomi SE) you need to press once – the device will go to sleep.

⚠️ Note: If the vacuum cleaner is on the base, remove it first, otherwise the button may not work. Also note that after the physical shutdown, the device will not respond to voice commands (Alice, Google Assistant) until it is turned on again.

Where to look for a button? Most models have it on the right of the lid of the dumpster. On the Dreame Bot Z10 Pro, the button is hidden under the removable panel, and you lift it neatly with a flat object.

2. Disconnection through the Mi Home app

Software shutdown is the safest method, because the device stores all settings and cleaning history.

1. Open the Mi Home app (or Dreamehome for Dreame devices).
2. Select your vacuum cleaner from the list of devices.
3. On the main screen, tap the icon. ⚙️ Settings (or «⋮» top-right).
4. Scroll down and find the item Turn off or Sleep Mode.

Some firmware may call it Sleep or Pause, and if it's not, try an alternative route:

Main screen → Modes → Manual control → Stop button (hold 2 seconds)

⚠️ Warning: Once turned off through the app, the vacuum cleaner won’t automatically turn on on on schedule until you manually activate it, which is useful if you want to turn off the device completely overnight, but remember that you will have to start it yourself in the morning.

For Viomi owners: In the Viomi Home app, the shutdown option is hidden in Smart Settings → Energy Saving. There you can select the time of automatic shutdown (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).

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If the "Stop" button is inactive, update the vacuum cleaner firmware through Settings → Software Update. In older versions, this feature may not be available.

3. Scheduling: How to Ban Cleaning at Night

If the vacuum cleaner turns on by itself, you probably have an automatic schedule set up to fix it:

1. In Mi Home, go to Settings → Cleaning schedule.
2. Remove all tasks scheduled for night time (22:00 to 8:00).
3. For reliability, add “forbidden” time: create a task from 23:00 to 7:00 and select Do not clean.

On Dreame models, the algorithm is different:

Dreamehome → Cleaning → Schedule → Add an exception → Specify the time interval

⚠️ Warning: If the vacuum cleaner ignores the schedule, check:

• 🔄 Time zone in the device settings (should match the phone).
• 📱 Application version (Mi Home below 6.0.100 may have schedule bugs).
• 🔌 Wi-Fi connection (when the network is lost, the vacuum cleaner resets tasks).

A critical feature for the Xiaomi Mi Robot 2 Pro: if the schedule specifies cleaning time but the vacuum cleaner is not on base, it can ignore the task and start cleaning later – for example, at night when it returns to charge.

4. Voice commands: turn off via Alice or Google

If your vacuum cleaner supports voice control (check compatibility in Mi Home), you can turn it off by command:

• 🎤 For Alice (Yandex): “Alice, turn off the robot vacuum cleaner” or “Alice, pause the vacuum cleaner».
• 🎤 Google Assistant: OK, Google, stop cleaning up on Xiaomi».

⚠️ Note: Voice commands only work if:

• 📶 The vacuum cleaner is connected to the same Wi-Fi as the speaker / smartphone.
• 🔄 Mi Home includes voice control (in device settings).
• 🔋 Device not discharged (charge below 15% blocks voice commands).

On the Dreame Bot L10 and later, the Sleep Mode command is supported, which turns off the vacuum cleaner until the next schedule. The Viomi V3 command is available for the Night Mode - it not only turns off the device, but also reduces the suction power for quiet operation.

5.Switching off from the dock: When nothing helps

If the vacuum cleaner ignores all commands and keeps waking you up at night, the radical method is to physically disconnect the dock from the socket.

• ⚡ Resetting settings (on some models).
• 🔋 Battery discharge up to 0% (if the vacuum cleaner is not on the base).
• 📡 Loss of Wi-Fi connection (will have to be reconnected).

How to minimize the risks:

1. Before turning off, return the vacuum cleaner to the base and wait for full charging.
2. Use a smart socket (such as Xiaomi Mi Smart Plug) to remotely turn off power on a schedule.
3. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner off for more than 12 hours, as this can damage the battery.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro and Dreame Bot W10 When you're completely powered down, you're going to reset the maps of the premises, and you're going to have to recreate them once you turn them on!

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Disabling the dock is a last resort, only use it if other methods have not worked, and remember that this can lead to data loss.

6. Alternative solutions: if the vacuum cleaner "wakes up" itself

Sometimes the robot vacuum cleaner is activated at night for no apparent reason.

If the problem recurs, try resetting the vacuum cleaner settings to factory:

1. Hold the home and food buttons for 10 seconds.


2. Wait for the beep and flashing indicators.




3. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the application again.

For models with LiDAR (Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P): After the reset, you will have to recreate the map of the room. Save it in advance to restore the cleaning areas faster.

FAQ: Frequent questions about turning off Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner