Step by step guide on how to connect a robot vacuum cleaner Xiaomi to your phone - Mi Home app

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

Mi Home app supports iOS and Android devices.

Once paired with the device, the app allows you to view the status of the vacuum cleaner, monitor its operation, and set different scenarios for its operation.

Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaer is the latest generation of robotic vacuum cleaner, which has a smart cleaning system using Sonic Wave Technology.

The vacuum cleaner easily handles dust, dirt and pet hair. The vacuum has two powerful batteries, allowing it to run for up to 2.5 hours without recharging. The 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 app

1. Enter the Mi Home application.
2. Enter the user name - admin.
3. Choose a language.
4. Press "enter code".
5. Enter the code given on the start page of the application and set a password.
6. Choose Mi Home, and then - "Create account".
7. Enter your phone, then click "accept".
8. Specify the email address.
9. Choose the type of device (robot vacuum cleaner) and enter your address.
10. Confirm the email address and press "save".
11. Choose a language.
12. Link to the "Wi-Fi setup" button.
13. Enter the Wi-Fi settings.
14. Press save.
15. Enter the password from Wi-Fi and press "save".
16. The system will refresh and a "new password set" message will appear. Now you can open the MiHome app and see that everything works.

When the device is charged, not only will it receive a status notification, but it will also be automatically connected to the Wi-Fi network. If the battery in the device is low, however, the robot vacuum will only be able to use it from the mains.

Configuring the functionality after connecting, how to control the robot vacuum cleaner

To control the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner after connecting to the app, you need:

1. Launch the Mi Home app.
2. Enter the number of your remote control.
3. Find the Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner in the app and connect to it.
4. Wait until the robot connects to your remote and the menu opens.
5. Select the "Charge" menu item, then select "Clean.
6. Press the "Select" button and select "Clear (disable)" (if "Clear every 20 minutes" is selected), "Clear" (including).
7. Press the "Confirm" button to have the robot delete the last cleaning time data.
8. Enter the "Settings" menu and disable the "Clear every hour" option.
9. Enter the "Settings" menu and enable the "Clean every 7 days" option.
10. Press "Change" to change the cleaning frequency and set "7 days" to "Daily".
11. Set the periodicity "every hour" to "24 hours".
12. Set the cleaning time.
13. Set the purge frequency to 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 confirm button to confirm the settings.
17. You will now have a timer for cleaning at the specified time.
18. To clean a spot 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, press "Info" and you will see the cause code.
21. If you want to reset 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, go to the "Setup" menu and select "Schedule" or "Timer. Press the "Edit" button, then in the window that appears, press the "Update" menu button.
23. This will bring up the "Schedule" window, and then you will be redirected to the "Schedule" menu to configure it. Click on the "Update" button and a window will appear where you will need to select the desired mode (weekly, daily or weekly).

How to set up a robot vacuum cleaner without apps

Setting up the 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 own way to the charging point, as well as walk around the perimeter of your apartment, it is worth taking into account some nuances. All Xiaomi robotic vacuum cleaners are equipped with a small screen, which displays all the necessary information. Once 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 of movement.

Additional functions of the robot vacuum cleaner, voice control

The device is equipped with a dust sensor that warns about the high concentration of allergens and dirt, as well as a fall sensor that helps the robot bypass obstacles.

On the body of the smart vacuum cleaner there is a display with navigation, which displays information about battery power, device status, and 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 a charging station into the outlet, the unit will track the water level in the room with liquid detection and let you know in time to refill the tank.

When you turn on Recycle Mode, the robot automatically cleans the tank of debris and sends it to the docking station for recharging. It will also help protect the vacuum cleaner from overheating.

In this mode, the device will self-clean the tank every 30 minutes. If the tank is empty, the robot vacuum automatically returns to the docking station and connects to the charging station.

With its ultrasonic sensor and obstacle detection system, you can be sure that your robot vacuum cleaner won't hit an obstacle, such as a glass door or a high threshold.

After cleaning, it is sure to return to the docking station, as it has all its return points stored in its memory.

How to interact with the docking station

Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner can communicate with the docking station using 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 remote control and turn on the "On Remote" mode on it.
2. After that, the robot vacuum cleaner is connected to the smartphone (the Mi Home app is required). After the synchronization with the remote control is complete, you can start cleaning. At the same time, the vacuum cleaner will move around the room on its own.
3. After you finish cleaning, the remote control will display the remaining time the robot has spent on the job. If necessary, the robot can be stopped so that you don't have to spend extra effort to clean the room.
4. It is also possible to disable the cleaning module via the remote control. To do this, you will need to press the special icon on the body.

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

Possible problems and solutions

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

Solution. In case of such a situation, it is recommended to write down in advance the route the robot should take by default.

In some cases, obstacles may appear on the path of the robot: for example, wires protruding from the floor. Such obstacles can be detected using a button in the smartphone app. If the robot gets stuck, it can be removed and continue its journey along the route.

The robot can get stuck because there are insurmountable obstacles, such as a doorway or furniture, in its path.

In order for the robot to continue moving, you must remove the obstacle and take a couple of steps backward 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 you connect the robot vacuum cleaner to your phone, the app reports that it cannot locate the robot.

This message appears if the robot is moving in an area with no cellular signal. In this case, it is recommended to change the region where the robot vacuum is located to an area that is within cellular coverage and make sure the robot is moving in a straight line.

Solution. If there is no cellular signal in the area where the robot is located, you need to change the region to one where there is a strong cellular signal and then reset the robot. If that doesn't solve the problem, you need to reset the phone.

It should be remembered that if there are a large number of people in the range of the robot vacuum cleaner, there is a chance that the signal will not be received.

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

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

In the first case, you need to gently push the robot in the right direction, while remembering not to let it get tangled in the wires and not fall to the floor. In the second case, you need to check the robot's 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 there are any in the vacuum cleaner. Check that the filter is in place.

Make sure that the robot has the necessary accessories to perform maintenance on the unit. If you observe that the vacuum cleaner behaves strangely, it is worth contacting a service center.

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