How to change the sound on the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: from factory to custom tunes

Xiaomi’s robot vacuum cleaners are not just cleaning assistants, but also real talking devices. Standard voice notifications about starting work, low charge or errors can get boring or seem too loud. Fortunately, most models (Mi Robot Vacuum, Dreame, Viomi) allow you to change the sound signals – from completely shutting down to setting your own tunes.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can change your sound, whether it's through the official Mi Home app, third-party firmware, or manual methods for advanced users, and learn how to reset your sounds to factory settings, replace them with quieter ones, or make them more visible, and what to do if the vacuum cleaner suddenly "voices" or starts beeping for no reason.

Important: the audio customization options depend on the model and firmware version. For example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro supports changing tunes through the app, and Dreame D9 may require manual file editing. We covered all options - choose the right one for your equipment.

What sounds can be changed on the robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi

Xiaomi vacuum cleaners reproduce several types of audio signals, and not all of them are adjustable.

• 🔊 System notifications: start/end of cleaning, return to base, errors (e.g. stuck or clogged with debris).
• 🔋 Battery sounds: low charge, start charging, full charge.
• ⚠️ Warnings: Fall from height, sensor lock, brush problem.
• 🎵 Voice prompts (on some models): for example, “Start cleaning” or “Error, check the vacuum cleaner».

On most devices, you can turn off or replace all sounds except emergency ones (for example, a drop signal). This is due to safety requirements - the vacuum cleaner must warn the user about critical failures. V3, Dreame Z10 Pro) allow custom tunes to be set instead of standard squeaks.

If your model doesn’t support changing sounds through the app, don’t despair: in the following sections, we’ll talk about alternative methods, including manual firmware editing.

Method 1: Change sounds through the Mi Home app

The easiest way to do this is to use the official Mi Home app (or Dreamehome for Dreame devices), which works for most modern models released after 2020 (Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Dreame D9, Viomi V3, etc.).

Instructions:

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your vacuum cleaner.
2. Go to Settings → Sound and Voice (or Settings → Notifications on some models).
3. Turn on or off the sound notifications option.
4. If the Melody Notifications option is available, select one of the suggested ones (for example, Quiet, Standard, Fun).
5. Save the changes - the vacuum cleaner will reboot.

On some devices (Dreame Z10 Pro) in this menu, you can also adjust the volume of sounds (from 0 to 100%) or completely disable voice prompts, leaving only signals.

Check the Mi Home version (should be at least 6.0.100)

Make sure the vacuum cleaner is connected to Wi-Fi

Battery charge should be above 20%

Update the vacuum cleaner to the latest version-->

⚠️ Warning: If the vacuum cleaner starts to behave unstable after changing the sounds (for example, does not respond to commands), reset the sound settings to the factory. To do this, click Reset sounds on the same menu or restart the device with the Reset button on the case.

Method 2: Install custom sounds (for advanced users)

If you don’t like standard tunes and the app doesn’t have the right options, you can upload your own sounds, which requires manual intervention in the vacuum cleaner file system and is only suitable for models with unlocked root access or custom firmware (such as Valetudo).

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer installed ADB (Android Debug Bridge).
• 🔌 USB-Type-C Cable for Connecting a Vacuum Cleaner.
• 🎵 Sound files in.wav format (mono, 16 bits, 44.1 kHz).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the vacuum cleaner to your computer via USB and turn on debugging mode (on some models, you need to press the Wi-Fi button 5 times in a row).
2. Open the command line and check the connection: Adb devices must show the serial number of the device.
3. Copy your audio files to the vacuum cleaner folder: adb push your sound.wav /sdcard/miio/sounds/
4. Rename your files as per the standard (e.g. start.wav for start cleaning sound, error.wav for errors).
5. Reboot the vacuum cleaner with the command: adb reboot

List of standard file names to replace:

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect replacement of system files can lead to loss of warranty or unstable operation of the vacuum cleaner.Before experimenting, back up the original sounds with the command: adb pull /sdcard/miio/sounds/ sounds_backup/

Method 3: Turn off all sounds (including system)

If you're annoyed by all the vacuum cleaner sounds, including the error signals, you can turn them off completely.The method works for most models, but requires caution - you won't hear warnings about falling or getting stuck.

Outage options:

• 📱 Through the app: In Mi Home go to Settings → Sound and voice → Disable all notifications.
• 🔧 Through firmware: Install Valetudo custom firmware (you need root access for this). In its settings, there is an option Mute all sounds.
• 🔇 Physical shutdown: On some models (Xiaomi Mi Robot) 1S) You can unfurl the speaker on the board. It's irreversible and it's not guaranteed!

If after turning off the sounds, the vacuum cleaner stopped responding to commands, check:

• Does this conflict with other settings (for example, with the “Do Not Disturb” mode).
• Have you been unable to adjust after the update?

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Before you completely turn off the sounds, turn on notifications on your smartphone in the Mi Home app, so you will receive alerts about the vacuum cleaner’s errors, even if it is “silent”.

Solution to sound problems: vacuum cleaner makes no sounds or squeaks for no reason

Sometimes, Xiaomi's robot vacuum cleaner starts acting strangely, stops making sounds, makes a constant squeak or stutters, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

If none of the methods helped, try to dump the vacuum cleaner to the factory settings:

1. Turn off the vacuum cleaner.
2. Press the Wi-Fi and Spot Cleaning buttons for 5 seconds.
3. Wait for the beep (if it works) and release the buttons.
4. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the Mi Home again.

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If the vacuum cleaner beeps and flashes red after reset, it indicates a hardware malfunction, in which case a diagnosis is required at the service center.

Xiaomi models with advanced sound settings

Not all Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners support sound change, and the table below shows the models with the most customization options:

If your model is not listed, check its features in official documentation or forums (for example, 4PDA). For older devices (Xiaomi Mi Robot 1), you can only change sounds through manual firmware editing.

Security and Guarantee: What Can and Cannot Be Done

Before changing the sounds on the vacuum cleaner, consider the risks:

• 🔓 Official methods (via Mi Home) are safe and do not affect the warranty.
• 🛠️ Custom firmware (for example, Valetudo) deprives of warranty, but gives more features.
• ⚠️ Manual file editing can cause the device to lose its functionality if you make a mistake.

If you are not sure of your abilities, it is better to limit your settings in the application or contact the service center. For example, in Moscow and St. Petersburg there are official Xiaomi services where you can change the speaker or flash the device without risk.

Also remember:

• After updating the firmware, all custom sounds can be reset.
• Some models (Dreame) block the change of sounds if an interference with the system is detected.

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If you sell a vacuum cleaner, return the standard sounds, and the new owner may not appreciate your custom tunes, and it will be harder to reset the settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the sounds on Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners