How to properly complete the task of cleaning in the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: all the ways and nuances

Xiaomi’s vacuum cleaners, from Mi Robot Vacuum models to DreameBot’s flagship Z10 Pros, are designed to run autonomously, but sometimes you have to interrupt manual cleaning. The reasons are different: forgetting to remove the wires from the floor, having to let guests through, or getting stuck in an unexpected place, but simply pulling a plug out of the socket is the worst solution: it can cause a firmware failure, loss of a stored map of the room, or even a breakdown of the engine.

In this article, we will discuss all the correct ways to complete a cleaning task, from a standard stop through an application to forced reset in emergency situations. We will focus on the nuances for models with LiDAR, laser sensors and support for zone cleaning, where improper completion can reset the settings of zones or virtual walls.

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1. Standard ways to complete cleaning

Most Xiaomi robots support three basic stopping methods: through an app, a physical button on the body, or a voice assistant (if connected to the Mi Home/Google Assistant).

Through the Mi Home/Xiaomi Home app:

1. Open the app and select your robot vacuum cleaner.
2. On the main screen of the device, press the Stop button (usually red).
3. Confirm the stop if a pop-up window appears.

In map-enabled models (Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, DreameBot D9), the robot automatically stores its current location after stopping and can continue cleaning later from the same point.

Through the physical button:

• 🔘 Press and hold the Power/Stop button on the robot body for 3-5 seconds.
• 🔋 In some models (for example, Viomi). V3) A short press suspends cleaning, and a long press completes the task.
• ⚡ After stopping, the robot will emit an audible signal and return to base (if available).

Voice commands:

If the robot is integrated with Google Assistant or Alice (for Russian users), you can use the commands:

• 🎤 «Okay, Google, stop cleaning up on Xiaomi»;
• 🎤 «Alice, tell the robot vacuum cleaner to return to base».

Voice stop works only with a stable connection to Wi-Fi and enabled the function “Smart home” in the robot settings.

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If the robot does not respond to voice commands, check if the microphone is turned off in the settings of the Mi Home application (Device → Settings → Voice control).

2. Compulsory termination: when and how to use

Sometimes the Xiaomi robot will “hang” — for example, will circle in one place, make repeated sounds or ignore commands from the application. In such cases, a forced reset is required, but it is important to do this correctly so as not to damage the system.

Methods of forced stop:

1. Soft reset: Press and hold the Power button for 10-15 seconds until the robot emits a long beep, which restarts the system without losing data.
2. Hard reset (only as a last resort!): Remove the robot from the outlet (if it is on the base) or flip it over and remove the battery for 30 seconds.This method can reset the stored room map in models without backup power for memory (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum 1S).

When you cannot use a forced reset:

• ⚠️ During firmware updates (the robot flashes blue and red).
• ⚠️ If the robot makes a sound of “charging” (power from the base) – this can damage the contacts.
• ⚠️ When cleaning with a mop (DreameBot) W10) — Abrupt stop can flood the floor with water.

3. Features for models with a room map

Xiaomi robots with LiDAR (Mi Robot Vacuum X10+, DreameBot L10 Pro) or cameras (Viomi V2 Pro) keep the map of the room in memory. Incorrectly completing the cleaning can lead to its loss or distortion. Here's how to avoid problems:

How to save the card when you stop:

• 🗺️ Always stop the robot through the app – this ensures that the current position is maintained.
• 🔄 If the robot is stuck, try Back to Base in the app first, not a forced reset.
• 📱 In models with multicards (DreameBot) D9) After stopping, check if the floor level has dropped in the settings.

What to do if the card is dropped:

1. Restart cleaning - the robot will rebuild the map automatically.
2. If the map is distorted (walls curved, room "two"), reset the card in the Settings menu → Map → Reset the card.
3. For AI-navigated models (Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2), after resetting the map, you will have to redesignate zones and virtual walls.

Make sure the robot maintains its current position|Check the integrity of walls and furniture on the map|Update cleaning areas if they've dropped off|Re-start the robot for recalibration-->

Errors at the completion of cleaning and their solution

If Xiaomi robot after stopping, gives a mistake or behaves inadequately, most likely, the problem is in the interrupted process.

If the robot does not respond to commands:

⚠️ Warning: If the robot squeaks continuously or flashes red after a stop, DO NOT try to start cleaning again. This may indicate engine lock.Stop the robot from power for 1 minute, then check if a foreign object hits the turbine.

Completion of cleaning in floor washing mode

Models with wash function (Xiaomi Mi Robot Mop 2 Ultra, DreameBot W10) require a special approach when stopping. Sudden termination can lead to water leakage or damage to the pump. Here is how to stop cleaning correctly:

Step-by-step:

1. In the app, press pause, not stop – this will allow the robot to complete the current water supply cycle.
2. Wait until the robot makes a stop signal (usually 2 short horns).
3. If the robot is on the base, make sure the water tank is empty (in self-drained models, such as the DreameBot L10s Ultra).

What to do if the robot “hangs” with a mop:

• 💧 Turn the robot over immediately and remove the mop nozzle to avoid leakage.
• 🔧 Check if the pump is locked (in models with electronic water control).
• 📱 In the application, execute the command Drying a mop, if available.

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In car wash robots (DreameBot Z10 Pro) after a forced stop, always start the mop drying cycle through the app to avoid mold in the tank.

6. Automatic termination: setting by time and zones

To avoid stopping the robot manually, you can program the automatic completion of the cleaning by time, area or event, a feature available in firmware since version 3.5.8 (check in Settings → Device).

Methods of automatic stopping:

• ⏰ Time: Set a cleaning limit (e.g. 60 minutes) in the Schedule menu → Additionally.
• 📏 By area: models with LiDAR can stop after cleaning the specified area (set up in the Map) → Zones. → Area limit).
• 🔋 On charge: the robot will automatically return to base if the battery level drops below 20% (threshold is configured in Settings). → Battery).

How to set up a completion notice:

1. In the Mi Home app, go to Device → Settings → Notifications.
2. Enable the option to “Report the completion of cleaning”.
3. Select the notification method: push in the application, SMS or email (not available for all regions).

In IFTTT-enabled models (e.g., DreameBot D9), you can create an automatic rule: “If cleaning is complete, turn on the smart socket” (e.g., to start an air purifier).

7. Frequent Questions and Myths About Finishing Cleaning

There are many misconceptions about Xiaomi's robot vacuum cleaners, and we'll look at the most popular ones.

Myth 1: “If you turn off the robot with a button, the map will be erased.”

❌ Reality: The card is only erased when the battery is hard reset, or if the robot fails to save data before the switch is turned off. 90% of the time the power button is safe.

Myth 2: “The robot has to get to the base or it will break.”

❌ The Reality of the Modern Models (Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum) X10+) They can stop anywhere without harm, but if the battery is under 10%, it's best to manually put the robot on base.

Myth 3: “Forced resets resets all settings.”

❌ Reality: Only temporary data (current task, position on the map) are reset; schedule settings, zones and voice commands are saved.

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The only time a Xiaomi robot can lose all settings is a factory reset in the Settings → Reset menu. A normal cleaning stop doesn't do that.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions