How to turn off the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi Vacuum Mop P: all the ways and nuances

Why does the Xiaomi Vacuum Mop P not turn off like a regular appliance?

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners are not just appliances, but smart devices with their own “intelligence.” Unlike a conventional vacuum cleaner that goes out after pressing a button, the Xiaomi Vacuum Mop P has several states: active cleaning, pause, sleep mode and complete shutdown. Many users face confusion: whether the device is turned off, or it just “sleeps” while waiting for commands.

The fact is that the manufacturer has put energy-saving algorithms into the firmware, for example, after cleaning, the robot can go into low-consumption mode, but still be ready to launch on a schedule or voice command, which creates the illusion that the vacuum cleaner does not “turn off” — although in fact it just saves battery power. In this article, we will discuss how to completely deactivate the device when it is really necessary (for example, for transportation or long-term storage).

It's important to understand that frequent full shutdowns of Vacuum Mop P are not recommended, which can cause the internal timer to crash and lose sync with the Mi Home app, but there are situations where you can not do without it. Next, all proven methods, including hidden firmware functions.

Method 1: Classic switching off button on the body

The most obvious method is to use a physical power button. On the Xiaomi Vacuum Mop P, it's located on the top panel next to the HOME touch zone.

• 🔘 A brief press (1 second) pauses the cleaning (pause mode) and the robot will not turn off, but will simply freeze in place.
• 🔥 Long pressing (5)+ - Shutting down completely. The indicators will go out, and in 10 seconds the device will emit a characteristic audible signal.
• ⚡ Re-energize – after a complete shutdown, the robot will start only after charging (even if the battery was charged before that).

⚠️ Note: If the button does not respond to a long press, check:

1) Does the button lock the protective film (a frequent problem after purchase). 2) Is there any mechanical damage (dents, cracks) around the button. 3) Is the robot in the process of updating the firmware (in this case, the shutdown is prohibited by the system).

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If the power button is triggered or requires excessive effort to press, do not attempt to "develop" it yourself. This can damage the microswitch. Contact the service center with a warranty card (if the expiration date has not expired).

Method 2: Turn off via the Mi Home app

Remote control is one of the key benefits of Xiaomi smart devices, to turn off the Vacuum Mop P via your smartphone:

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your robot vacuum cleaner from the device list.
2. On the main control screen, tap on the icon ⋯ (three points) in upper right corner.
3. In the menu, select the option "Switch off" (on some versions of the firmware - "Switch off power").
4. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

⚠️ Warning: After being turned off via the app, the robot may not respond to Alice's voice commands or Google Assistant for 5 to 10 minutes.This is normal behavior - the device syncs to the cloud.

Method 3: Voice control (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri)

If your robot vacuum cleaner is integrated into the smart home ecosystem, you can turn it off with your voice.

• 🎤 For Alice: "Alice, turn off the vacuum cleaner" or "Alice, turn off the Xiaomi Vacuum Mop P".
• 🤖 Google Assistant: OK Google, turn off the robot vacuum cleaner".
• 🍎 For Siri (via HomeKit):**> "Hey Siri, turn off Xiaomi (pre-configuration of the bridge required).

Important conditions for voice shutdown:

— The robot must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the speaker / smartphone. – In the Mi Home settings, the Smart Home option should be enabled. → Voice control. – The device should not be in cleaning mode (first stop it with the command “Alice, stop the vacuum cleaner").

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If voice commands don't work, check in Mi Home for Device Settings → Voice Assistants. Sometimes, after updating the robot's firmware, the API is reset and you need to turn it on again.

Method 4: Forced shutdown (if the robot is getting stuck)

Sometimes, the Xiaomi Vacuum Mop P can “hang” after a failed firmware update or conflict with the base station, in which case standard methods do not work, and an emergency shutdown is required.

Procedure:

1. Disconnect the battery power connector (white plastic connector) for 10-15 seconds.

⚠️ Note: This method resets all the robot's temporary settings (e.g., the current room map:

• 🔄 Reconnect the device to Wi-Fi.
• 🗺️ Start re-mapping the premises.
• ⚙️ Check the cleaning area settings in Mi Home.

Method 5: Disconnection through third-party systems (Home Assistant, Yandex IoT)

Advanced smart home users often connect Xiaomi Vacuum Mop P to alternative platforms like Home Assistant or Yandex IoT. API-team.

Example of Home Assistant command (added to script or automation):

service: vacuum.send_command


target:




entity_id: vacuum.xiaomi_vacuum_mop_p




data:




command: app_pause




params: []

To completely disconnect the power, use:

service: vacuum.send_command


data:




command: app_poweroff

In Yandex IoT (via Alice), you can create a script with the command:

{


"devices": [




{




"id": "ID_ your robot,"




"actions": [




{




"type": "devices.capabilities.on_off",




"state": {




"instance": "on",




"value": false




}




}




]




}




]




}

⚠️ Note: When using third-party systems:

— Make sure that the access token is API The robot has not expired (renewed once in a while) 3 (e.g., some teams, app_poweroff) They may not be supported on old firmware. - After switching off API The robot may not respond to commands from Mi Home until the reboot.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes face problems when turning off the Xiaomi Vacuum Mop P. Here are the most common errors and their solutions:

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If the robot does not turn off either way, but responds to cleaning commands, the problem is most likely the failure of the energy-saving module, in which case only resetting to factory settings will help (hold the HOME button + power button for 10 seconds).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions