Step-by-step instructions for connecting a Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner to your phone
The Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner can be connected to a phone or a computer to control it remotely. This mode of management is particularly suitable for those who do not have enough time for household chores. Using the installed application, you can quickly change settings, view job statistics and determine further actions of the unit. The operation of the device is synchronized with a smartphone by connecting to a home Wi-Fi network.
General instructions for work
Xiaomi branded smart devices are designed to make everyday life easier and minimize cleaning costs for homeowners. The new generation robot vacuums work with both Android and iPhone systems.
Configuring the interaction with the charging base
The first step in setting up your robot vacuum is to establish the relationship between the charger and the vacuum.
Interaction setup checklist:
| stock | Result |
| Connecting the docking station to the network | Light the base, decorate the cables with special devices |
| Correct installation | In the field, when the vacuum cleaner approaches the station, there should be no obstacles, obstacles in the form of cords, various objects |
| Indication | When plugged into the network, the following bulbs are lit on the base housing: white, yellow, red. White indicates full charge, yellow indicates medium state of charge, red indicates 20% charge drop. |
WIFI connection
To work you need an included vacuum cleaner and a phone with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS enabled. On a phone with an ios or android platform, you need to install a special application using a suitable service.
Device Operation
The operation of the device is started through a special Mi Home program. In the program, after the registration stage, you need to check the box next to the item "Allow application access to location".
This is necessary for the application to communicate with a special server and redirect special commands.
How to sync with a mobile device step by step
The application assumes successful work with different platforms. To set up your technique, you must follow the instructions carefully. Work with iPhone:
- After registering in the Mi Home app, you need to log in to the created account. Registration involves entering a username, confirming a password, and connecting to a phone number.
- In the menu of the installed application, you need to select the special item "add device". The phone screen will then display a list. Use the pagination buttons to select a model and put a "checkmark". A vacuum cleaner icon appears on the application desktop. If the model is not found in the list, then it must be entered manually, completely copying the name from the device passport.
- On the vacuum panel, you need to press and hold the middle body buttons for 2-3 seconds. This will reset previously set Wi-Fi settings.
- After that, in the scope, you need to enter the name of the Wi-Fi network and the password.
- When the devices are successfully synchronized, the top panel of the phone will display a vacuum cleaner symbol. At the same time, a special indicator on the vacuum cleaner body may light up.
Reference! Work with android is carried out in the same order as with ayos. To download on the android platform, use the Play market.
How to handle cleaning
After successful synchronization, you can start working on tuning and setting parameters. On the ios platform for the iphone, the synchronization is faster than on the Android platform. After receiving information about a successful connection, the settings are saved, you do not need to enter them again.
The cleaning command appears on the phone screen:
- "To clean". This is a cleaning order setting module. The module's advanced settings will help you set the required parameters.
- "Doc". It is the function to return the vacuum cleaner to the docking station if the cleaning program has finished before the time or needs to be interrupted.
- "Timer". Setting the timer values allows you to program the appliance to operate on certain days and times.
- "Cleaning mode". A set of four modes selectable by ticking. The modes differ in the intensity of cleaning, the use of the movement map.
- Remote control. This is a module that switches the vacuum cleaner to manual cleaning.
- "Care".The module assuming the collection of statistics on the wear of the battery and the built-in mechanisms of the vacuum cleaner.
Modules help manage statistics and set basic parameters. The organization of cleaning with the implementation of personal modes is carried out in accordance with specific steps:
- Setting coordinates. Upon successful launch of the application, pressing the vacuum cleaner icon displays the floor plan. The charging base is located at coordinates 25500 and 25500.
- The trial version is indicated by the word "FLOW". In the module, it is necessary to set the cleaning duration from “When” to “Then”.
- The last step is to define the coordinates of the movement. To understand what the coordinate system looks like in a particular room, it is recommended to set different values and observe the movements of the device.
A virtual wall or the boundaries of the cleaning area are installed separately. For the designation, you need to find the item "cleaning the boot area" and enter the coordinates. The last task is to set the number of cleanings. The window that opens helps you select the cleaning value, from 1 to 3.
Information! It is important to follow the sequence. The second coordinate must be significantly larger than the first, otherwise the device will not start moving.
Additional options for Xiaomi robotic vacuum cleaners
Setting up robotic vacuum cleaners using the desktop operating system allows you to install voice packages in Russian. This is an additional feature that is not provided by the developers in the official version of the device.
In this case, in the required field, you must enter the IP address and the model name of the vacuum cleaner.After starting the utility, you will need to reinstall the application and repeat the step-by-step instructions.
Solve common problems
For many users, the main problem is setting up the device, connecting or syncing with a smartphone. Potential difficulties are associated with different manufacturers of robot vacuums and phones. On each of the gadgets, a certain problem may arise, which must be solved in strict accordance with the protocol of the device. If the vacuum cleaner does not connect to the Wi-Fi network, you need to find the cause. There may be several:
- the vacuum cleaner does not support Wi-Fi;
- problems in the application;
- mobile traffic is enabled.
To solve this problem, you need to reinstall the application, reset the Wi-Fi settings on the vacuum cleaner body by pressing two buttons.
In order for the traffic not to limit the online operation of the vacuum cleaner, you only need to connect to the open Wi-Fi network and uncheck the "mobile data" box on the phone screen.
If there are any issues with the application, fine tuning is required. Often when you log in to your account, the desktop shows an "unrecognized error" or "unable to log in". To fully control the robot, account initialization is required, so the issue should be resolved.
2 ways to solve:
- Downloading a special VPN app to your phone. This technique makes it possible to "trick" the servers into changing regions. If you can't log into your account after activating the VPN, you should try reloading the VPN settings, because the region changes each time you activate the app.
- Changing region in "Mi Home" app.Often the position "Mainland China" is displayed on the screen, but an error occurs when connecting to the server, so you need to change the region of residence to any region from the drop-down list when you select.
An application error when the device fails to initialize suggests a problem with the Mi Home. It can be quickly solved on Xiaomi phones by creating an app clone. But on aios and android smartphones, this function is not provided by the developers. Deleting and reinstalling "Mi Home", as well as resetting the Wi-Fi settings on the robot vacuum's panel, can help.
