Connect Xiaomi Mijia Sweeping Robot G1 to the phone: step-by-step instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi Mijia Sweeping Robot G1 is a smart device that makes cleaning the house easier, but it only works when you connect to your smartphone correctly. Without synchronization with the Mi Home app, you won’t be able to manage your cleaning schedule, adjust zones, or update your firmware. However, many users have difficulty in pairing: the device doesn’t find the network, the app gives you an error, the robot refuses to connect after reset.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can connect the Mijia G1 to your phone, from standard Wi-Fi to alternative methods for problem settings, how to set up your network, which region to choose in the Mi Home, and what to do if the robot doesn't see the phone, and for those who have already tried to connect and got an error, we've prepared a troublesheet with the solutions.

If you’ve just unpacked a robot vacuum cleaner and have never used Xiaomi’s smart appliances before, don’t worry: the connection process will take no more than 5-7 minutes if you do the steps correctly. The main thing is to keep track of the indicators on the device body and not miss important notifications in the application. And if something goes wrong, we have a checklist for diagnostics and answers to frequent questions at the end of the article.

1.Preparation for Connection: What to Do Before Launching Mi Home

Before you start pairing the Mijia G1 with your phone, make sure all the prerequisites are met, otherwise you risk taking time to fix errors that could have been avoided in advance.

First, check the compatibility of your smartphone:

• 📱 Supported OS: Android 5.0+ or iOS 10.0+.
• 🔄 Updated Mi Home app (version no lower than 6.5.400).
• 📶 Stable 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection (robot doesn’t work with 5GHz!).

Second, prepare the device itself:

• 🔋 Charge the robot vacuum cleaner to at least 30% (the indicator on the case should burn blue or green).
• 📍 Place Mijia G1 on a flat surface 1-2 meters from the router – this will improve the signal when you first connect.
• 🚫 Get out of the way of the device carpets, rapids, and other obstacles that may interfere with initialization.

A critical mistake many users make: trying to connect via mobile Internet (3G/4G/5G) or public networks (for example, in a cafe). Xiaomi Mijia G1 robot supports only home Wi-Fi networks with a frequency of 2.4 GHz and does not work through hotspot phone!

If your router is broadcasting two networks (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) under the same name (SSID), temporarily disable 5 GHz in the router settings or split the networks into different names.

2. Installation and configuration of the Mi Home app

The Mi Home app is the central tool for managing all Xiaomi devices, including the Mijia G1 robot vacuum cleaner. It needs not only to be installed, but also to be properly configured, otherwise the robot may not appear in the list of available gadgets.

Download Mi Home from official sources:

• 🤖 Android: [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomi.smarthome) or [APKMirror](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/xiaomi-inc/mi-home/) (If you do not have access to the Play Market).
• 🍎 iOS: [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ru/app/mi-home-xiaomi-smart-home/id957320744).

After installation, follow the following steps:

1. Open the app and select the "Russia" region (or "China Mainland" if you have a Chinese version of the robot).
2. Sign up or sign in to an existing Xiaomi account (via Google, Facebook or phone number).
3. In the main menu, click + → Add the device → Vacuum cleaner.
4. Select the Mijia Sweeping Robot G1 (if it’s not on the list, update the app!).

Important! If you choose the wrong region (e.g. Europe over China), the robot may not connect or work with limited functionality, for example, European firmware may not support Russian in voice prompts.

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If you already have a Xiaomi account, but the robot does not appear in the list of devices, try to log out of the profile and re-enter – this will reset the app cache.

Step-by-step: how to connect the Mijia G1 to the phone

Now, to the most important thing, pairing the robot with the phone, follow the instructions carefully, because skipping even one step can lead to an error.

Step 1: Activate the connection mode on the robot

1. Press and hold the power button on the Mijia G1 body for 3-5 seconds until you hear the beep.
2. The indicator on the panel should start flashing orange, meaning the robot is ready to pair.

Step 2: Connect to Wi-Fi

1. In the Mi Home app, click Add Device → Vacuum → Mijia Sweeping Robot G1.
2. Select your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and enter your password (if the network is hidden, check the Hidden Network box).
3. Hold the phone to the robot at a distance of 10-20 cm – this will speed up the exchange of data.

Step 3: Completion of the setup

1. Wait for the robot tone (voice message "Connection successfully" in Chinese or English).
2. The app will show a notification "Device added." Click Ready.
3. Update the firmware of the robot if the application offers to do so.

If it went well, the Mi Home main menu will feature a robot vacuum cleaner icon with control, and you can set up your cleaning schedule, select modes, and delineate areas.

Robot Charge >30%|

Router broadcasts 2.4 GHz|

The phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network|

Mi Home app updated to latest version|-->

4. Common mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions accurately, you can have problems.-5 Mistakes in connection with Mijia G1 and ways of eliminating them.

Table: Error and decision codes

⚠️ Warning: If the robot is continuously squeaking and flashing red, it means a critical firmware error, in which case you need to reset to factory settings: hold the power button and the Home button simultaneously for 15 seconds.

If none of the solutions worked, try an alternative way to connect via AP mode:

1. Put the robot in AP mode: hold the Home button for 5 seconds until the blue light flashes.
2. In the Wi-Fi settings of the phone, connect to the network Xiaomi_Vacuum_XXXX.
3. Return to Mi Home and repeat the process of adding the device.

5.Setting up the robot after connecting

Once paired successfully with the phone, you need to do the basic setup of the Mijia G1 to make it work as efficiently as possible.

1. Firmware update

Go to the robot settings in Mi Home and check for updates. Up-to-date firmware fixes bugs and adds new features (for example, voice control support through Alice or Google Assistant).

Calibration of sensors

Before the first cleaning, perform calibration:

1. Place the robot on a flat surface (such as a tile).
2. In the app, go to Settings → Additional → Calibration of sensors.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (the robot will perform several rotations).

Scheduling adjustments

So the robot can automatically remove:

1. In the main menu of the device, select the Schedule.
2. Specify the days of the week and the cleaning time (e.g., Pn-Pt, 10:00).
3. Select the mode: Quiet cleaning, Standard or Turbo.

⚠️ Attention: If you have large long-pile carpets in your home, turn off Automatic Power Increase in Settings. Otherwise, the robot may get stuck or overheat.

6. Control the robot through voice assistants

One of the key advantages of the Xiaomi Mijia G1 is voice control through popular assistants, which allows you to start cleaning without opening the application.

Connection to Yandex Alice

1. Open the Yandex app on your phone.
2. Go to Devices → Add the device → Xiaomi.
3. Enter the username and password from the Mi Home account.
4. After synchronization, tell Alice, "Start the vacuum cleaner."

Connecting to Google Assistant

1. In the Google Home app, click + → Set up your device → Are there devices already?
2. Select Xiaomi Mi Home and sign in.
3. Now you can use commands like, "OK, Google, turn on the vacuum cleaner."

If the voice commands are not working:

• 🔄 Check that the robot and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 📋 Make sure that Mi Home has Remote Access enabled (in profile settings).
• 🗣️ Re-formulate the command (for example, instead of “Start cleaning” say “Start vacuum cleaner").

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Voice control works only when the robot is actively connected to the Internet, and if Wi-Fi goes off, commands via Alice or Google Assistant will not be executed.

7. Frequent questions about connection and operation