How to set up Russian in the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner 1S CN: a complete guide 2026

Why does the Chinese version of Xiaomi Vacuum 1S not support Russian out of the box?

You bought a Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner 1S version of CN and you had a problem: the Mi Home app shows characters, voice hints in Chinese, and you don't have a language change option in the settings? You're not alone. The fact is that the devices for the domestic market of China (CN) are initially blocked under regional restrictions, the manufacturer configures them for local Xiaomi servers, where only Chinese and English are available by default.

But the good news is that you can get around this limitation without flashing or hacking, and you just need to change the region in the app and update the firmware through official channels. In this article, we'll look at all the working methods, including the nuances of Mi Home, Mi Home Lite and alternative firmware, and we'll also explain why, after a change of region, a vacuum cleaner can "forget" the maps of the premises and how to avoid this.

Preparation: What you need to change the language

Before you start setting up, make sure you have:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+ (There may be synchronization errors on older versions).
• 🔄 Xiaomi account (if not, register in advance – it will take 5 minutes).
• 🌍 Access to Chinese servers (don’t be afraid – it’s legal and doesn’t require you to do so) VPN).
• 🔋 Charge vacuum cleaner more than 50% (during the firmware update, the discharge may interrupt the process).

Important: If you have already tried to connect the vacuum cleaner to the Mi Home and it appears in the list of devices, remove it before you start setting up.

1. Open Mi Home → go to Profile → Devices.
2. Find the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S → tap three dots in the corner → Delete the device.
3. Confirm the action (the vacuum cleaner will emit an audible signal).

Method 1: Change region to Mi Home (official method)

This is the most reliable and recommended way for Xiaomi, and the idea is to temporarily switch the app to a Chinese server where Russian is available, and then you can bring the region back.

Instructions:

1. Open Mi Home and go to Profile → Settings → Region.
2. Choose China. "" The app will suggest restarting — (agree).
3. After restart, click + → Add the device → Xiaomi Vacuum Cleaner.
4. Follow the connection instructions (hold the buttons on the vacuum cleaner until the indicator blinks).
5. After connecting, go to the vacuum cleaner settings (⚙️ → General settings → Language) and select Russian.
6. Return the region to Mi Home back to Russia or Europe.

Remove the vacuum cleaner from Mi Home|

Charged the vacuum cleaner by more than 50% |

Changed region to China |

Reconnect the device |

Update the firmware (if requested)-->

⚠️ Note: If after changing the region vacuum cleaner ceased to appear in the list of devices, check:

• 🔌 Is it connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the smartphone.
• 📶 Does the firewall or antivirus block the connection to Xiaomi servers.
• 🔄 Try restarting the router and vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 10 seconds).

Method 2: Manual firmware update via Mi Home Lite

If the first method didn’t work (for example, there is no option to change the language in the settings), try updating the firmware through the alternative application Mi Home Lite. It often offers fresh versions of firmware, where Russian is already sewn in.

Algorithm of action:

1. Remove Mi Home and install Mi Home Lite (available for Android only).
2. Sign up with the same Xiaomi account.
3. Add the vacuum cleaner again (the region will automatically be installed in China).
4. Go to the device settings → Update the firmware.
5. If a new version is available, install it (the process will take 5-15 minutes).
6. After updating, check the language section - Russian should appear.

📌 Useful tip: If after the update the vacuum cleaner began to “glutch” (does not build a map, does not respond to commands), reset settings:

1. Open Mi Home → vacuum cleaner settings → Additional → Resetting settings.
2. Confirm the action (the vacuum cleaner will emit a long signal).
3. Connect it again - the language will remain, and the firmware problems will disappear.

Method 3: Alternative firmware (for advanced users)

If official methods fail, you can install custom firmware with Russian, which is suitable for users willing to risk the warranty (but gives more options, such as integration with Home Assistant).

The following are the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S firmware:

• 🛠️ Valetudo – open firmware with support for Russian and without reference to the cloud Xiaomi.
• 🌐 DustBuilder - modified software with advanced map and cleaning zone settings.

⚠️ Attention: Installation of custom firmware:

• 🔧 Requires unlocking the bootloader (the procedure is more complicated than updating through Mi Home).
• ⚠️ Deprives of warranties (if vacuum cleaner on warranties, it is better to use official methods).
• 🔄 It can cause loss of functions (such as voice assistant Alice).

If you are, here is a quick guide for Valetudo:

1. Download the firmware from the official repository.
2. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the PC via USB (you will need a USB-Type-C adapter).
3. Use the utility mirobo.py to download the firmware:

python mirobo.py -d <IP- vacuum cleaner address> -t custom -f valetudo.bin

For more information, see Valetudo’s website.

Table: Comparison of language change methods

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even following the instructions, users often face problems, and here are the most common solutions.

1.Vacier does not connect to Wi-Fi after region change

• 📶 Check if your router supports 2.4 GHz (5 GHz is not suitable!).
• 🔒 Turn off the router's filtering MAC-address and guest network.
• 🔄 Restart router and vacuum cleaner (hold power button for 10 seconds).

2.There is no Language option in the settings

• 🔄 Update the firmware through Mi Home Lite (see Method 2).
• 🌍 Make sure the region in Mi Home is worth China.
• 📱 Try using another smartphone (on iOS sometimes glitch the display menu).

3.After the update, the vacuum cleaner "forgot" the maps of the premises

It's normal to reset the firmware or region to reset the maps.

1. Start the vacuum cleaner in Map mode (in Mi Home → Clean → Map).
2. Wait until it passes through all the rooms (don’t interrupt the process!).
3. Save the map and reset the cleaning areas.

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If the vacuum cleaner starts to “drum” in Chinese after changing the language when you make mistakes, do not be afraid - this is treated by flashing. download the latest version of firmware for Xiaomi Vacuum 1S from this site and update manually through Mi Home.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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If after all the manipulations, the Russian language did not appear, check the model of the vacuum cleaner. Perhaps you do not have the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S, but another version (for example, 1C or 1T), which requires a different firmware.