How to connect the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi Mijia G1 to the phone: full instructions with pictures and tips

Xiaomi Mijia G1 is not just a cleaning assistant, but a full-fledged element of the Xiaomi smart home ecosystem. However, many users face difficulties already at the stage of first connecting the device to a smartphone. Why does the application not see the vacuum cleaner? How to add it to the Mi Home or Xiaomi Home? And what to do if the indicator on the case flashes red and the synchronization is interrupted?

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways Mijia G1 connects to a phone, from basic Wi-Fi settings to alternative Bluetooth methods, how to avoid common bugs (such as incompatibility of regional versions of the app with vacuum cleaner firmware), set up voice control via Alice or Google Assistant, and get a checklist to diagnose problems.

If you've just unpacked the Mijia G1 and you see a box of wires and instructions in Chinese, don't panic. It's only 5 to 7 minutes if you follow our guidelines, and if something goes wrong, there's a section at the end of this article that addresses 90 percent of the common problems.

Preparing for Connection: What to Do Before Launching the Application

Before you grab your phone, make sure you follow all the preliminary steps. their skip is the main reason why the Mijia G1 doesn't connect to the smartphone the first time.

First, unpack and charge the vacuum cleaner. It comes with a Type-C power adapter, plug it into the robot and the socket. The minimum charge level for the first turn on is 20%, but it's better to wait 100 percent. It takes about 3-4 hours. The green light on the case signals the end of charging (if it flashes orange, charging is still underway).

Second, check the phone's compatibility. The Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home for new devices) works on:

• 📱 Android 5.0 and higher (recommended 7.0)+)
• 🍎 iOS 10.0 and higher
• 🚫 Devices without 2.4GHz Wi-Fi module or with older Bluetooth versions (below 4.0) are not supported)

If you have an iPhone with iOS 16+ or an Android smartphone with a MIUI shell, you can use the alternative Xiaomi Home app – it has a more modern interface and is better optimized for new models of robot vacuum cleaners.

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Installation and configuration of the Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app

Now, to the most important thing, installing software, many users make the critical mistake of downloading the first app they get from Google Play or the App Store without checking its relevance.

The official applications for the Mijia G1 control:

• 🔹 Mi Home - classic version, supports all Xiaomi models, including outdated.
• 🔹 Xiaomi Home – Updated with improved design, but not all features of the Mijia G1 It is available. Link for Android / Link for iOS

Once installed, launch the app and register for a Xiaomi account (if not already available). Use a valid email or phone number to restore access. Importantly, select the region of Russia (or your country) when registering, as this depends on the availability of servers for connecting devices.

If you already have an account, but you forgot your password, restore it through Forgot your password? – otherwise the vacuum cleaner will not be able to link to the profile.

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How to connect the Mijia G1 to your phone

Now, to the process of connection, follow the instructions strictly by step, and even one point can fail.

Step 1: Turning on the vacuum cleaner

Press and hold the power button on the Mijia G1 body for 3-5 seconds until you hear the beep and see the blue indicator, which means that the vacuum cleaner has gone into standby mode.

Step 2: Adding a device to the app

Open Mi Home or Xiaomi Home and do the following:

1. Click on the + (add device) icon in the upper right corner.
2. Select the category Smart home → Robot vacuum cleaners.
3. In the list of models, find the Xiaomi Mijia Robot Vacuum G1 (if not, use the search by name).
4. Confirm the choice and wait until the application begins to search for the device.

Step 3: Connect to Wi-Fi

At this point, it’s important that your phone is connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network (5GHz is not supported!). The app will prompt you to enter a password from the network — do this and wait for the Mijia G1 to connect to the Internet. The process can take up to 2 minutes.

If the connection is suspended during the "Synchronization" stage, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
• 📶 Reconnect your phone to another 2.4GHz network (e.g., create an access point on another smartphone).
• 🔧 Reset the vacuum cleaner settings (clamb the power buttons) + Home for 5 seconds).

Configuring after connecting: what can be done in the application

After successful synchronization, the Mijia G1 control panel will open.

• 🗺️ Cleaning map – divide the room into zones, install virtual walls.
• ⏱️ Schedule – Plan cleaning for specific days and times.
• 🔊 Voice commands – connect Alice, Google Assistant or Siri.
• ⚙️ Cleaning modes - choose the suction force, wet cleaning, quiet mode.

To activate voice control through Yandex Alice:

1. Open the Alice app on your phone.
2. Go to Settings → Smart Home → Add the device.
3. Choose Xiaomi and sign in with the same account as you do with Mi Home.
4. After synchronization, tell Alice, "Alice, turn on the vacuum cleaner" or "Alice, start cleaning the living room."

Important: to work with Alice, the vacuum cleaner must be connected to the same Xiaomi account as the Mi Home app, and if the accounts are different, voice commands will not work.

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If your apartment has several levels (floors), create separate maps for each. To do this, transfer the vacuum cleaner to the desired floor, start cleaning and save the new map in the application.

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even with the correct following of the instructions, there may be failures. We have collected the TOP-5 problems and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods helped, try updating the vacuum cleaner firmware manually:

1. Go to the device settings → Software update.
2. If a new version is available, click Update.
3. Do not turn off the vacuum cleaner during the process (it will take 5-10 minutes).

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If you bought the vacuum cleaner in China, change the region in Mi Home to Mainland China before connecting.

Alternative ways of connecting (Bluetooth, third-party applications)

If Wi-Fi connectivity fails, you can use Bluetooth or third-party utilities, which is less stable, but sometimes saves you in critical situations.

Connection via Bluetooth

Some versions of the Mijia G1 support initial setup via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Press the power button on the vacuum cleaner for 5 seconds until the blue indicator flashes.
3. In the Mi Home app, select Add Manual → Bluetooth devices.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Limitations:

• ⚠️ It only works for the initial setup.
• ⚠️ Not all features (such as cleaning cards) will be available without Wi-Fi.

Third-party annexes

If the official software refuses to work, try:

• 🛠️ Home Assistant – for advanced users (requires customization skills).
• 🌐 Mi Home Alternative – an alternative client with advanced features.

⚠️ Note: Using third-party applications may result in loss of warranty or unstable vacuum cleaner operation.

Update firmware and reset settings

If the vacuum cleaner starts to glitches after connecting (for example, does not respond to commands or loses communication), a firmware update or a complete reset may be required.

Update of the PO

To check the relevance of the firmware:

1. Open the device card in Mi Home.
2. Go to Settings → Update firmware.
3. If a new version is available, click Update.

It'll take 5-15 minutes. Don't interrupt it or turn off the vacuum cleaner.

Reset to factory settings

If the device has stopped responding completely, perform a hard reset:

1. Turn off the vacuum cleaner (hold the power button for 5 seconds).
2. Press the power and home buttons for 10 seconds at the same time.
3. After the beep release the buttons - the vacuum cleaner will be reset.

⚠️ Warning: Reset will delete all stored cleaning and settings cards, and then you have to reconnect the vacuum cleaner to your phone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions