How to run a Xiaomi vacuum cleaner from your phone: a complete guide with pictures and life hacks

Xiaomi vacuum cleaners are no longer a luxury — they're for those who value time and cleanliness today, but few people use their capabilities 100%. For example, did you know that you can start cleaning without getting out of the couch, or program a vacuum cleaner to wet a particular room while you're away? All this is done through a smartphone — and today we'll understand how this works in practice.

Many users face problems: the app does not see the device, the vacuum cleaner does not connect to Wi-Fi, voice commands are ignored. In this article, step-by-step instructions for Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro models, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P, DreameBot D9 And other things, and solutions to common bugs. Without water, only proven methods and screenshots from real-world applications.

Which Xiaomi vacuum cleaners support phone control?

Not all Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners can be controlled remotely, but here are the key compatibility criteria:

• 🔹 Mi Robot Series: all models from 2018 (e.g. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra).
• 🔹 The Dreame: DreameBot lineup D9/D10/Z10 Pro and newer – they use the same software as Xiaomi.
• 🔹 Connection protocol: the device must support 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (5 GHz is not suitable!).
• 🔹 Branded software: only models with the Mi Home logo or Mi Robot on the body.

How do you check your model's compatibility? Look at the bottom of the vacuum cleaner -- there should be a sticker with the QR-Mi Home App or Works with Alexa/Google If it's not, your device probably doesn't support remote control.

Exceptions: some OEM-Models (like Viomi or Roidmi) use their own apps, and the configuration is different, as we’ll explain in a separate article.

Preparation: What do you need to connect?

Before you start the vacuum cleaner from your phone, make sure you have:

1. Smartphone on Android 6.0+ or iOS 10.0+.
2. Installed annex: 📱 Mi Home (for most models). 📱 Mi Robot (for new devices, for example, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra).

Stable Wi-Fi

2.4 GHz

Charging the vacuum cleaner

Important: If your router is only running at 5GHz, you will have to temporarily switch to 2.4GHz or buy a signal repeater with support for both bands.

Also check what's on the phone:

• 📶 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled (required for initial setup).
• 🔒 Notifications and geolocation allowed for Mi Home.
• 🔄 Updated vacuum cleaner firmware (instruction below).

Step-by-step: how to connect the vacuum cleaner to the phone

Consider the process using the Mi Home example (for Mi Robot, the steps are similar, but with a different interface).

Step 1: Download and install the application

Download Mi Home from official stores:

• 🤖 Google Play (Android).
• 🍎 App Store (iOS).

Avoid third-party APK — They may contain viruses or outdated versions of the software.

Step 2: Register or log in to your account

Without a Xiaomi account, you can't run a vacuum cleaner.

1. Open Mi Home → click Profile → Register.
2. Enter your email or phone number (Russian numbers are supported).
3. Confirm registration by SMS or letter.

You already have an account? Just log in to your data.

Step 3: Add a vacuum cleaner to the app

Now we're connecting the device:

1. Turn on the vacuum cleaner button on the body (should sound a voice signal).
2. At Mi Home, press + → Add the device.
3. Choose the category Smart home → Vacuum cleaners.
4. Find your model in the list (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro).
5. Follow the instructions on the screen: the application will offer to connect to the temporary vacuum cleaner network (the name will be type). Xiaomi_Vacuum_XXXX).
6. Once connected, go back to Mi Home and select your home Wi-Fi network (2.4GHz only!).
7. Wait for the setup to be completed (it will take 1-3 minutes).

If the vacuum cleaner is not located: try resetting it by pressing the power button for 10 seconds before the beep.

How to start cleaning from the phone: basic functions

Once connected, you can operate the vacuum cleaner from anywhere in the world (as long as you have an internet connection).

1. Quick start of cleaning

To start cleaning:

1. Open Mi Home → Choose your vacuum cleaner.
2. On the home screen, click the Cleaning button (usually in the center).
3. Choose the type of cleaning: 🧹 Dry (vacuum cleaner). 💧 Wet (with a mop). 🔄 Combined (first vacuum cleaner, then mop).

Selective room cleaning

If you have a map of the room (the vacuum cleaner must at least once pass the apartment in scan mode), you can start cleaning in specific areas:

1. In the app, go to the Map tab.
2. Select the desired rooms or areas (for example, only the kitchen and corridor).
3. Press Cleanup in the selected area.

3. Voice control (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri)

Xiaomi vacuum cleaners support voice commands through:

• 🗣️ Alice (Yandex): Alice, start the vacuum cleaner».
• 🤖 Google Assistant: OK, Google, start cleaning with a vacuum cleaner».
• 🍎 Siri (via Shortcuts): requires pre-configuration in Mi Home.

To do this, go to Mi Home Device Settings → Voice assistants and connect your account.

4. Remote management on schedule

You can program the cleaning for a specific time:

1. In the application, select a vacuum cleaner → Schedule.
2. Click Add and point: ⏰ Time (e.g. 10:00). 📅 Days of the week (daily, weekdays, etc.). 🔋 Type of cleaning (dry/wet). 🏠 Zones (all or sample rooms).

Save the settings.

If you go on vacation, program cleaning 1-2 times a week – this will create the illusion of presence and scare away thieves.

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To ensure that the vacuum cleaner does not get stuck under furniture, mark “avoidance zones” in the card settings (for example, under the sofa or bed).

Table: Comparison of Mi Home and Mi Robot management capabilities

Not all features are available in both applications, and here are the key differences:

If you have a new model (e.g. Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra), it’s best to use the Mi Robot – there are more options for fine tuning.

Firmware Update: Why is it important and how to do it?

Outdated firmware is a common cause of phone malfunctions, such as a vacuum cleaner that can:

• 🚫 Do not respond to commands from the application.
• 🔄 Disengage spontaneously.
• 📡 Losing Wi-Fi connectivity.

How do you update the firmware?

1. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the charging station and make sure the charge is ≥50%.
2. Open Mi Home → Select the device → Settings (⚙️) → Firmware update.
3. If a new version is available, click Update.
4. Do not turn off the vacuum cleaner and do not close the application until it is completed (it will take 5-15 minutes).

If the update is hanging:

1. Reboot the vacuum cleaner (press the power button for 10 seconds).
2. Repeat the process.
3. If it does not help, download the firmware from the official website and update through USB (guideline).

Critical information: After updating the firmware, the vacuum cleaner may reset the map of the room, save a screenshot in advance or export the data to the cloud (if the function is supported).

Solving problems: vacuum cleaner does not connect to the phone

If the app doesn’t see the device or gives an error, check the following:

⚠️ Warning: If the vacuum cleaner is connected to another Wi-Fi network (such as neighbors), it will not appear in your application. Reset its settings by holding the power button for 10 seconds.

1. error "Can't connect to the device"

Causes and solutions:

• 📶 5GHz Wi-Fi: Switch to 2.4GHz router or create a separate network for smart devices.
• 🔒 Firewall/antivirus: temporarily turn them off on your phone and router.
• 🔄 Sync failure: Reboot the vacuum cleaner and phone, then reconnect.

2.Vacuum cleaner is connected but not responding to commands

Possible causes:

• 📡 Weak Wi-Fi signal: Bring vacuum cleaner closer to router.
• 🔋 Low charge: Charge the device to 20%+.
• 🛠️ Firmware failure: update the software (see section above).
• 🌐 Xiaomi server problems: check the status of services at status.mi.com.

3. The app gives you "Device offline"

This usually means that the vacuum cleaner:

• Disconnected from Wi-Fi (check the indicator on the case).
• It is discharged (connect to the charger).
• It is outside the network range (for example, in another room with thick walls).

Radical solution: Reset the vacuum cleaner to factory settings (press the power button for 15 seconds before the double beep) and adjust it again.

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If the vacuum cleaner doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi, try using the phone as an access point (distribute the 2.4GHz network) and re-set.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions