How to register in Xiaomi Home: a complete guide with pictures and tips

Xiaomi’s smart home ecosystem has become an integral part of modern apartments, from Yeelight light bulbs to Mi Robot Vacuum vacuum cleaners. But before you can control all these devices from your phone, you need to go through the mandatory stage of registration in the Xiaomi Home app (formerly Mi Home). Without a scientific record, you can not connect gadgets to Wi-Fi, configure automation or access cloud functions like voice control through Alice or Google Assistant.

In this article, we will not only discuss the basic steps of creating an account, but also the nuances that are not covered by official instructions, such as why the application may refuse to accept your phone number, how to bypass the lock by region for some devices, and what to do if the SMS with the confirmation code does not come, and you will learn how to link one device to several accounts (good for family use) and why using the Chinese version of the application may deprive you of warranties in Russia.

What is Xiaomi Home and Why You Need Registration?

Xiaomi Home (formerly Mi Home) is the central hub for managing all of the brand’s smart devices, and without registering with it, you can only use your gadgets manually (e.g., turn on a light bulb with a physical button), but you lose:

• 📱 Remote control – turn on the heater on the way home or check if you have turned off the iron.
• 🤖 Automation – for example, to have the lights turn off when you go to bed, or the vacuum cleaner start cleaning on schedule.
• 🔊 Integration with voice assistants (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri).
• 📊 Statistics and analytics – for example, power consumption charts with a smart socket or robot vacuum cleaner maps.

In addition, some devices (such as Xiaomi Mi Smart Band or Mi Electric Scooter) require an account link to activate core features, and without registration, they may work in limited mode or not at all.

⚠️ Note: If you buy a Xiaomi device from hand, be sure to check if it is untied from the previous owner. Otherwise, you will not be able to link it to your account - you will need a factory reset (not always possible without the password of the old owner).

Preparation for registration: what will be needed

Before you create an account, make sure you have:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 6.0+ or iOS 12.0+ (The application does not support outdated versions).
• 📶 A stable connection to the Internet (preferably Wi-Fi, as well as the Internet). SMS code may come with a delay when a weak signal of the mobile network).
• 🔢 Active phone number will come to you. SMS Virtual carrier numbers (like Telegram numbers) may not pass verification.
• 🔒 Spare email – useful for account recovery if you lose access to the phone.

Also note that:

• 🌍 The region of the account is selected when you register and affects the available features. For example, if you specify China, some devices (such as Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier) may not show Russian in the interface.
• 🔄 Change of region is possible, but only 1 time in 30 days. After the change, all the attached devices will turn off and require reconfiguration.

Step-by-step: how to register in Xiaomi Home

The process of creating an account takes no more than 5 minutes, if you follow this instruction:

1. Download the app: 📱 For Android: Google Play. 🍎 For iOS: App Store. ⚠️ Attention: Don't download APK from third-party sites – this can lead to data leakage or account blocking for suspicious activity.
2. Launch the app and select the language (Russian is available in the list). Click Register (or Sign Up if the language is lost).
3. Select country/region: For Russia, please specify Russia (+7). If your region is not listed, select Other and enter the country code manually.
4. Enter the phone number in international format (e.g. +79123456789). Click Next.
5. Confirm the number: Enter the 6-digit code from SMS (valid for 10 minutes). If the SMS does not arrive, click Send again (the code can be requested no more than 1 time per minute).

Create a password.

• The minimum length is 8 characters.
• It must contain numbers and letters (Latin, register is not important).
• A strong password example: Xiaomi2026!
• Accept the terms of use and click Ready.

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Once you register, you will be automatically redirected to the home screen of the app, and you can now start adding devices.

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If you are registering for a child or an elderly relative, use a simple password (such as Mi123456) and write it down in a secure location. Resetting your password via email can be difficult for inexperienced users.

How to add the first device to Xiaomi Home

Now that you've created an account, it's time to connect your first gadget, and let's look at the Yeelight smart light bulb.

1. Turn the device into a socket (for a light bulb - screw into the cartridge and turn on the switch).
2. In the Xiaomi Home app, click + (add icon) in the top right corner.
3. Select the device category: 💡 For the light bulb: Lighting → Yeelight. 🤖 For a robot vacuum cleaner: Cleaning → Mi Robot Vacuum.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen: For light bulb: press the button on the body 3 times until it starts to blink. For vacuum cleaner: hold the Home and Power button at the same time for 5 seconds.

Connect the device to Wi-Fi

• Select your network from the list.
• Enter the Wi-Fi password (if the password is long, copy it in advance to the clipboard).
• Wait for the setup to be completed - it can take up to 2 minutes.

Once you've successfully connected, the device will appear on the home screen.

• 🔧 Set up a name (for example, "Bedroom Lamp" instead of "Bedroom Lamp "Yeelight_1234").
• 📊 View statistics (for vacuum cleaner – cleaning card, for light bulb – working time).
• ⚙️ Create automation (for example, turn off lights on a timer).

Common Registration Errors and Their Solutions

Even when following instructions, users often face problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

If your problem is not described in the table, try:

• 🔄 Reinstall the application – sometimes helps with interface glitches.
• 📱 Use a different phone – if your device has unofficial firmware (like a phone) MIUI Global ROM), They can block the work of Xiaomi Home.
• 🌐 Changing the system language to English – sometimes it solves the problems with displaying Cyrillic in forms.

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If you see a “Device not supported in your region” error, it means that the device is intended for a different market (e.g., the Chinese version), in which case, change your account region to China (+86), but note that the device interface may become entirely in Chinese.

How to link one device to multiple accounts

Situation: you bought a Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum, but you want to be able to operate it by all family members, and by default, it's only tied to one account, but there's a workaround, sharing. Here's how to set it up:

1. Open Xiaomi Home on the owner’s phone (the one whose account the device is linked to).
2. Select the device in the list and click on it.
3. Go to the settings (cog in the upper right corner).
4. Click Share Device (or Share Device).
5. Enter the email or phone number of the person you want to share access with.
6. Select the rights level: Control - full access (on/off, adjust). View only - you can only view the status (for example, temperature from the sensor).

Confirm sending of invitation

The user you sent the invitation to will receive a notification in the Xiaomi Home app.

1. Open the notification.
2. Accept the invitation (Accept button).
3. Wait for synchronization (can take up to 5 minutes).
4. 🚫 Do not use the same password for Xiaomi Home and other services (social networks, mail).
5. 🔄 Check Active Sessions Regularly: Go to Profile → Account settings → Devices: Delete any unknown devices (especially if you see suspicious ones) IP-address).

⚠️ Warning: If you sell or give away a Xiaomi device, be sure to untie it from your account. To do this, open your device settings in Xiaomi Home. Select Delete Device (or Reset). Confirm the action. If you don’t, the new owner won’t be able to connect it, and you risk that they’ll gain access to your account through security holes in the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about registration in Xiaomi Home