Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 1S: a complete operating manual

The modern robotic vacuum cleaner has become an indispensable tool for keeping the house clean. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 1S (often codenamed STYTJ01YM) has become one of the most popular devices in the lineup thanks to its excellent price-to-function ratio. It features a laser-based LDS navigator that allows you to build accurate maps of the room and clean up along clear routes, rather than chaotic.

For many users, the first step is to connect correctly, because that is what accounts for 90% of the success of the operation. Errors in the initial authorization phase can lead to the device not seeing the network or operating unstable. In this article, we will discuss all the steps from unpacking to fine-tuning the exclusion zones.

Unlike simpler models, this machine requires attention to detail when creating a map. An intelligent system requires you to give it time to complete a full cycle before making changes. Ignoring this rule often results in duplicated rooms on the map or shifted virtual walls.

First Enablement and Connection to the Network

Start using the base station correctly. The charging base should be placed against the wall, and on the sides of it you need to leave free space for maneuvering the robot. If you put the base in a corner or under a table with low legs, the Xiaomi 1S may simply not find its way to it after cleaning.

After installing the base and turning the robot on the network (by pressing the power button on the case), you need to prepare the smartphone. Mi Home (or Xiaomi Home) is critical for the device to work. Make sure that geolocation and Bluetooth are included in the phone settings, since without them the application may not detect a new device on the local network.

The process of pairing is as follows:

• 📱 Open the Mi Home app and click on it «+» top-right.
• 🔍 The app will automatically find Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 1S, if it's close to you.
• 📶 Select your Wi-Fi network (important: 2.4 GHz network should be, 5 GHz is not supported).
• ✅ Enter the Wi-Fi password and wait for the connection to complete.

If the robot doesn't connect the first time, try resetting the Wi-Fi settings on the device itself, and you need to simultaneously press the Home and Turn on buttons on the case to the beep, and then repeat the search procedure.

Creation and editing of a room map

Once successfully connected, the laser rangefinder (LDS) begins to scan the space, and to form the correct map, you need to start a full cleaning until the battery runs out or the robot removes all available area, at which time you should not move the base or obstruct the movement of the device.

When you save a map in an app, you can edit it, you can divide large spaces into separate rooms, or you can combine corridors, and this is done through the Edit Map menu in the app, and virtual walls and exclusion zones are set up based on this stored geometry.

⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to create no-go zones while the robot is moving. All changes are made only to the stored static map through the application, otherwise the coordinates may be lost.

Technical parameters of the navigation model:

For multi-storey buildings, the system allows you to save up to five different maps. When you move the base to another floor, the robot will suggest you save a new map or update an existing one, which is convenient for owners of cottages or two-level apartments.

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If the robot is lost and can't find the base, just transfer it manually to the charger and press the home button.

Configuring cleaning and suction power modes

Control modes are mainly through a smartphone, although basic functions are available on the case. In the application, you can choose from four suction power levels: Quiet, Standard, Turbo and Maximum.

For daily cleanliness on hard floors (laminate floors, tiles), it is quite enough to "Standard" or even "Quiet" mode, which allows you to save significantly battery power and reduce noise levels.

Wet cleaning mode is particularly noteworthy, because unlike expensive models, there is no vibration platform, the water is flowing by itself through an electronic pump, and you can configure three water levels in the application: Low, Medium and High.

• 💧 Low level – for light dust and delicate coatings.
• 💧 Medium – the best option for daily wet cleaning.
• 💧 High - to remove old spots (use with caution).

It is important to understand that Xiaomi 1S is not a full-fledged washing machine; it rather wipes the floor with a wet cloth, removing dust. For quality cleaning, it is recommended to first vacuum the room in dry mode, and then install a module with water to wipe.

Installation of virtual walls and zones

One of the most useful features is the ability to create virtual constraints, which is relevant for protecting wires, animal water bowls, or areas with carpets that can not be wet, and this is implemented through the application through the No-Go Zone and Virtual Wall tools.

The no-go zone is a square that a robot should never go into, and the virtual wall is a line that you can't cross, and these tools are drawn with your finger right on the map in the Mi Home app.

Menu: Map → Zones → Select the type of restriction → Draw → Save

Often users forget that the zones are tied to the map coordinates. If you move the sofa or flip a chair but don't update the map, the robot may try to drive into a new obstacle, thinking it's clear, and in such cases, the "Update Map" feature in the settings helps.

Maintenance and replacement of consumables

For a robot vacuum cleaner to last, it needs to be maintained regularly, with the main brush, side brush, HEPA filter and sensors being the focus of attention, and ignoring cleaning leads to a drop in suction power and sensor errors.

The HEPA filter requires dry cleaning, knock it out with a light tap on the trash can, wash the filter with water, but only if you are sure that it will dry completely (at least 24 hours) before the next installation, a wet filter can burn the engine or cause an unpleasant smell.

Replacement of components:

• 🧹 Side brush - every 3-6 months (depending on the wear of the bristles).
• 🌀 The main brush is every 6-12 months (if the stubble is worn out).
• 🌫️ HEPA filter every 6 months (or as it blackens).
• 🤖 Sensors - wipe with a dry wipe once every 2 weeks.

⚠️ Warning: Never use wet cloth to wipe charging contacts on the bottom of the robot and on the base. Contact oxidation is a common reason why the robot stops charging.

Also worth checking is the wheels, which often get stuffed with wool and dust, which can lead to the error of "lift and move the robot." Use scissors or tweezers to clean, carefully removing the wound hairs from the axis of the wheel.

Typical errors and their solution

Even the smartest gadget can run into problems. Often users encounter an "obstacle under the main wheel" error, which means that one of the wheels is stuck or can't rotate freely. Check if the threads are wound on the axle.

Another common problem is that the robot can't see the base, which happens if new objects reflecting the IR signal appear around the base, or if the base itself is shifted, and make sure that there's at least 1.5 meters of space in front of the base.

If the robot reports a laser rangefinder error (flashing an orange indicator), check if the tower at the top rotates freely. Sometimes it gets stuck because of debris. Light tapping or blowing compressed air usually helps.

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90% of navigation errors are solved by simply cleaning the sensors and checking the free rotation of the laser module and wheels.

Enhanced opportunities through the application

Mi Home offers not only basic management, but also automation scenarios, and you can set up a scheduled cleaning start, tie the start to a home departure (geolocation), or integrate with a smart home.

For advanced users, integration with voice assistants Yandex, Google Assistant and Siri is available. This allows you to control voice cleaning, which is especially convenient when your hands are busy. Teams can be both simple (“start cleaning”) and complex (“clean up in the kitchen”).

In the section “Settings» → «You can change the direction of cleaning (by room or by zone) and choose a strategy (Z-shaped or perimeter). 1S The most effective Z-shaped strategy, providing uniform coverage without skips.