How to add a new user to Xiaomi Home: all the ways and nuances

Xiaomi Home allows you to manage smart devices, not only for you, but also for family members, renters or colleagues, but adding a new user is a process with pitfalls, from account limits to device synchronization issues. In this article, we will look at all the current ways to add users in 2026, including bypassing typical bugs and differences between regional versions of the Mi Home app.

It is important to understand that Xiaomi is tied to a Mi Account and each new user must have their own profile, which means that simply sharing through the messenger will not work, it will require a formal procedure. We will look at options for different scenarios, from full access to temporary guest rights, and explain why some devices (such as Xiaomi Robot Vacuum or Mi Air Purifier) may not appear in the added user.

Preparation: What to know before adding a user

Before proceeding with the procedure, make sure that the following key conditions are met:

• 📱 The primary account (your) must be a "homeowner" in the Mi Home app. Check this out in Profile → Smart Home → Home Management.
• 🔄 All devices must be connected to the same 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Gateway 3) do not support 5GHz.
• 🌍 The region of your account must be the same. If your Mi Account is registered in China and your user is registered in Europe, the sync may not work.
• 📋 The list of devices should be up to date. Remove unused gadgets through Device Settings → Delete to avoid confusion.

Note that in 2026, Xiaomi limited the number of users in a single home to 8 accounts (previously 10). If the limit is exhausted, you will have to delete one of the current users or create a new “home” in the application. Also note that some devices (for example, Xiaomi Smart Door Lock) support only 1 owner and up to 5 guest accounts.

Method 1: Addition via Mi Home (official method)

This is the most reliable way that works for most devices, and the instructions are relevant for Mi Home 6.5.400 and later (check out the updates in Google Play or App Store).

1. Open Mi Home and go to the Profile → Smart Home section.
2. Choose the right house (if there are several) and click Home Management → Family members.
3. Tap Add Member and select the invitation method: 📧 By email, the user will receive an email with a link to the confirmation. 📱 By phone number, SMS with an invitation (does not work in all regions). 🔗 QR-code, the code will be generated that needs to be scanned in the second user's application.

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⚠️ Warning: If a user already has a Mi Account but does not see the invitation, ask them to:

⚠️ Log out of the Mi Home app, clear the cache (in your phone settings) and log in again, often solving the problem of unseen invitations.

Method 2: Addition via QR- code (for physical code devices)

Some Xiaomi devices (such as Mi Robot Vacuum or Xiaomi Smart Gateway) have a unique QR- code on the case or in the documentation, which allows you to add a user directly to a particular gadget, bypassing the common “home”.

Algorithm of action:

1. Find the QR- code on the device (usually on the sticker at the bottom or back). For the Xiaomi Gateway, the code can be inside the battery bay.
2. In the new user's Mi Home app, go to Add Device → Other ways → Connect via QR- code.
3. Scan the code. If the device is already linked to another account, you'll see a request for permission to share, and you'll confirm it on your main account.

⚠️ Warning: If after scanning QR- of the code, an error appears "Device is already tethered", this means that:

• 🔄 The gadget is tied to another account and the owner has not given permission to share.
• 🔧 The device was reset incorrectly (e.g., via the RESET button without deflection in the application).

Method 3: Adding via Home Assistant (for advanced users)

If you use Home Assistant to manage Xiaomi devices, you can set up sharing through this hub, which is suitable for those who want to give access to devices without being tied to Mi Account.

Instructions:

1. Install Xiaomi Miio integration into Home Assistant (via Settings → Devices & Services → Add Integration).
2. Get a Miio Token for each device (you can use the Mi Home app or scripts like miio-cli).
3. In configuration.yaml, add configuration for devices: miio: devices: - host: 192.168.1.100 token: YOUR_TOKEN_HERE model: xiaomi.airpurifier.m1
4. Create a second user in Home Assistant (Settings → Users) and assign him the rights to the desired devices.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔓 There is no limit on the number of users (unlike Mi Home).
• 🛡️ You can flexibly configure rights (e.g., browse only, no control).
• 🌐 Works with devices from different regions.

Disadvantages:

• 🔧 Requires technical knowledge (working with YAML, tokens, network).
• ⚠️ Some devices (e.g., Aqara cameras) may block the connection due to Miio protection.

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If you use Home Assistant, create a separate user with read-only permissions for guests to see the status of devices (such as temperature or door status) but not control them.

Limitations and Typical Problems When Adding Users

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, you may encounter errors.

⚠️ Warning: If you add a user from another region (e.g., your account on Mi Home Europe and his account on Mi Home China), devices may not sync.

⚠️ Create a new user in the same region as your primary account. When registering for a Mi Account, select the country that matches yours. Alternatively, use Home Assistant with the Mi Home Auto plugin to bypass regional restrictions.

How to remove a user from Xiaomi Home

If access is no longer needed, it is important to remove the user correctly to avoid synchronization problems.

1. Open Mi Home and go to Profile → Smart Home → Home Management → Family Members.
2. Find the user in the list and click on his name.
3. Choose Remove from home and confirm the action.
4. (Optional) If the user managed devices through Home Assistant, delete their account in the hub settings.

After removal:

• 🔄 Users will lose access to all devices in the home.
• 📱 His account will remain in the Mi Account system, but the link to the home will disappear.
• 🔧 If the user was the owner of a device (e.g., Xiaomi Smart Lock), you will need to manually reassign the owner.

⚠️ Warning: When you delete a user who was managing devices via Google Assistant or Alice, you will need to reconfigure voice control for these gadgets.

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Always check which devices have been tied to the user being removed. Some gadgets (such as robot vacuum cleaners) may require re-authorization from the new owner.

How to Protect Your Smart Home from Unauthorized Access

Adding users to Xiaomi Home poses potential security risks.

• 🔐 Use complex passwords for Mi Account. Enable two-factor authentication in your account settings.
• 📵 Limit rights: don't give "owner" status unnecessarily. Family member rights are sufficient for tenants or guests.
• 🔄 Regularly check the user list in the Home Management. Delete inactive accounts.
• 🚫 Don't share QR- device codes via messengers. Better add a user via an official invitation.

Pay special attention to devices with access to personal data:

• 🎥 Cameras Xiaomi/Aqara – Restrict access to the archive of records.
• 🔒 Smart locks – set up temporary PIN- codes instead of permanent access.
• 📍 Location sensors (e.g. Mi Band) – don’t add them to a shared home.

If you suspect someone has obtained unauthorized access:

1. Remove all users immediately through Home Management.
2. Reset all devices to factory settings (RESET button on 5-10 seconds).
3. Change the password from Mi Account and turn off all active sessions in the security settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about adding users to Xiaomi Home