Step-by-step instructions on how to connect Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner to your phone - Mi Home App

Connecting the xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner to your phone is convenient and simple. You can monitor the movement of the robot in real time and, if necessary, control it using the Mi Home mobile application.

The Mi Home app supports iOS and Android devices.

After pairing with the device, the application allows you to view the status of the vacuum cleaner, control the operation of the device, as well as set various scenarios for its operation.

Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaer is the latest generation robot vacuum cleaner, which is equipped with a smart cleaning system using Sonic Wave Technology.

The vacuum cleaner easily copes with dust, dirt and pet hair. The vacuum cleaner has two powerful batteries, which allows it to work up to 2.5 hours without recharging. Mi Robot does not need replacement filters for cleaning, as it is equipped with a fine filter.

Step-by-step instructions for connecting after installing the Mi Home application

1. We go to the Mi Home application.
2. Enter the username - admin.
3. Choose a language.
4. Click "Enter Code".
5. The code given on the start page of the application is entered and a password is set.
6. Select Mi Home, and then - "Create an account".
7. We enter the phone, click "accept".
8. Specify the email address.
9. Select the type of device (robot vacuum cleaner) and enter your address.
10. Confirm your email address and click "Save".
11. Choose a language.
12. We refer to the "Wi-Fi settings" button.
13. Enter the Wi-Fi settings.
14. We press "save".
15. Enter the Wi-Fi password and click "save".
16. After that, the system will be updated and the message “new password has been set” will appear.Now you can open the MiHome app and see if everything works.

When the device is charged, it will not only receive a status notification, but will automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network. If the battery in the device is discharged, then the robot vacuum cleaner can only be used from the network.

Setting the functionality after connection, how to control the robot vacuum cleaner

To control the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner after connecting to the application, you must:

1. Launch the Mi Home app.
2. Enter your remote control number.
3. Find the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner in the app and connect to it.
4. Wait until the robot connects to your remote control and the menu opens.
5. Select the menu item "Charge", then - "Cleaning".
6. Press the "Select" button and select "Clear (disable)" (if the option "Clear every 20 minutes" is selected), "Clear" (including).
7. Press the "Confirm" button for the robot to delete the data on the last cleaning time.
8. Enter the "Settings" menu and disable the "Clean every hour" option.
9. Enter the "Settings" menu and enable the "Cleaning every 7 days" option.
10. Click "Change" to change the cleaning frequency and set "7 days" to "Daily".
11. Set the frequency "every hour" to "24 hours".
12. Set the cleaning time.
13. Set the cleaning frequency between 1 minute and 24 hours.
14. Select the cleaning interval "daily", "weekly" or "monthly".
15. Press the change button to change the cleaning frequency and set it to "daily" or "weekly".
16. Press the confirmation button to confirm the settings.
17. Now you will have a timer to clear at the specified time.
18. To clear a place of dirt, simply press one of the buttons on the robot.
19. You can set the timer by pressing the "Reset" button next to the timer (the button must be pressed within 10 seconds).
20. If you want to know the error code, click "Information" and you will see the reason code.
21. If you want to restart the robot, press the "Unlock" button next to the "Unlock" button on the remote control.
22. To set and delete the cleaning schedule and timer, enter the "Settings" menu and select "Schedule" or "Timer". Click the "Edit" button, then in the window that appears, click the "Update" menu button.
23. After that, the "Schedule" window will appear, after which you will be redirected to the "Schedule" menu to configure it. Click on the “Update” button, after which a window will appear in which you need to select the desired mode (weekly, daily or weekly).

How to Set Up a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Without Apps

Setting up your Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner without apps is a simple task. All you need to do is plug it in, wait until it finds the charger and connect via Wi-Fi.

If you want the robot to find its way to the charging point itself, and also pass around the perimeter of your apartment, then you should take into account some of the nuances. All Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners are equipped with a small screen that displays all the necessary information. After the charger is found, the robot will start charging.

For example, using the remote control, you can turn off or turn on the vacuum cleaner, as well as set its route.

Additional functions of the robot vacuum cleaner, voice control

The device is equipped with a dust sensor that warns of high concentrations of allergens and pollution, as well as a fall sensor that helps the robot avoid obstacles.

On the body of the smart vacuum cleaner there is a display with navigation, which displays information about the battery charge, the status of the device and the currently running mode.

Voice control allows you to control the robot through the Mi Home app.

You can set a cleaning timer, create a cleaning route, and even determine which area of ​​the floor to clean.

In addition to cleaning, the smart vacuum cleaner can also be used as a vacuum cleaner to collect water and other liquids. If you plug the charging station into the socket, using the liquid recognition function, the device will monitor the water level in the room and inform you in time when you need to refill the tank.

When you turn on the Disposal mode, the robot automatically cleans the tank of debris and sends it to the docking station for charging. In addition, it will help protect the vacuum cleaner from excessive overheating.

In this mode, the device will automatically clean the compartment every 30 minutes. If the tank is empty, the robot cleaner will automatically return to the docking station and connect to the charging station.

With the help of an ultrasonic sensor and an obstacle detection system, you can be sure that your robot cleaner will not crash into an obstacle, such as a glass door or a high threshold.

After cleaning, he will definitely return to the docking station, since all the points of his return are stored in the device’s memory.

How to interact with the dock

Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner can communicate with the docking station using the Bluetooth interface:

1. First you need to enable the Bluetooth connection with the station in the settings. Next, you need to scan the code from the control panel and turn on the “On” mode on it. Remote controller".
2. After that, a robot vacuum cleaner is connected to the smartphone (requires the Mi Home application). After the synchronization with the remote control is completed, you can start cleaning. In this case, the vacuum cleaner will move independently around the room.
3. After cleaning is completed, the remote control will display the remaining time that the robot has spent on work. If necessary, the robot can be stopped so as not to spend additional efforts on cleaning the room.
4. It is also possible to turn off the module for cleaning through the remote control. To do this, you need to click on a special icon on the case.

Thus, the device is very maneuverable and allows you to clean hard-to-reach areas of a room or corridor.

Possible problems and solutions

Problem 1. When connecting the robot vacuum cleaner to the phone, there may be cases when the robot refuses to move along a previously defined route and starts to randomly move around the apartment.

Solution. In case of such a situation, it is recommended to pre-record the route of movement of the robot, which it must pass by default.

In some cases, obstacles may appear in the path of the robot: for example, wires protruding from the floor. It is possible to fix such obstacles using the button in the smartphone application. If the robot is stuck, then it can be removed and continue traveling along the route.

The robot may get stuck due to insurmountable obstacles in its path, such as a doorway or furniture.

In order for the robot to continue moving, it is necessary to remove the obstacle, and also take a couple of steps back until the robot passes through the obstacle. If, after performing these steps, the robot cannot continue moving, it is recommended to repeat the procedure.

Problem 2 When connecting the robot cleaner to the phone, the application reports that it cannot determine the location of the robot.

Such a message appears if the robot moves through an area where there is no cellular signal. In such a case, it is recommended to change the region where the Robot Cleaner is located to one that has cellular coverage, and also make sure that the robot moves in a straight line.

Solution. If there is no cellular signal in the area where the robot is located, then you need to change the region to one where there is a strong cellular network signal, and then restart the robot. If this does not solve the problem, then you need to restart the phone.

Be aware that if there are a large number of people in the area of ​​​​the robot cleaner, then there is a possibility that the signal will not be received.

Problem 3. The robot cleaner periodically refuses to move in the direction of travel, while it performs all actions except moving forward.

Solution. If the robot cleaner refuses to perform actions that correspond to movement in its direction, then this may be due to the fact that it is stuck in one of the sections of the route or its movement is limited.

In the first case, you need to gently push the robot in the right direction, while remembering that it does not get tangled in the wires and does not fall to the floor. In the second case, you need to check the robot control panel for damage.

Problem 4. When connected to the phone, the robot vacuum cleaner makes strange sounds.

Solution. Try to clean the robot. Try cleaning the filters if your vacuum cleaner has them. Check that the filter is in place.

Make sure that the robot has the necessary accessories to perform maintenance work on the machine. If you observe that the vacuum cleaner behaves in a strange way, then you should contact the service center.

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