When thinking about the word “Xiaomi”, the first thing that comes to mind is a smartphone. But that vision has been changing, as the Chinese company has been entering into the manufacturing of home appliances, such as the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S robot vacuum cleaner.
If you are aware of history, you may remember that this company surprised everyone when in 2016 it launched its first robot vacuum cleaner, Mi Vacuum. Now it surprises us again by launching an improved version: the Xiaomi MiJia 1S.
Xiaomi Vacuum 1S | |
Navigation technology | Laser+optical sensor |
Autonomy (min) | 150 |
Autonomy (m2) | 250 |
Diameter (cm) | 35,0 |
Height (cm) | 9,6 |
Programmable | Yes |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Manageable by app | Yes |
Deposit (ml) | 420 |
Suction power (Pa) | 2.000 |
Noise (decibels) | 50-65 |
Assessment | 97 |
This version with steroids honors the Xiaomi philosophy to take into consideration and put into practice the suggestions and criticisms made by its clients. This is how they have been implemented Substantial improvements to a best-selling model everywhere in the world where it has arrived.
This is a characteristic of the company, which is not satisfied with selling, but rather its philosophy is to improve. Some people don't think it's a good idea to change or improve what already works well, but this is not the case with this Chinese company, which does not hesitate when it comes to innovating.
Today we are going to tell you what updates have been made to the Vacuum 1S, taking into account its technical characteristics, operation and the opinions of people who have purchased and tested this powerful and functional robot vacuum cleaner.
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Xiaomi Vacuum 1S: our assessment
The Xiaomi Vacuum 1S has obtained 97 rating points out of 100, based on 94 opinions. On the excellent basis of its predecessor, some improvements have been made in terms of the sensor and navigation system, the power and maneuverability of the robot., who have achieved an even more rounded product.
This renewal of the Xiaomi Vacuum allows it to offer features of new generation high-end robots, such as the highest power on the market, or room cleaning, at a super reasonable price, less than 300 euros.
This exceptional quality-price ratio will undoubtedly make it a best-seller, one of the robots to beat.
Xiaomi Vacuum 1S: box contents
Xiaomi Vacuum 1S vs Xiaomi Vacuum
The Xiaomi company is famous for its investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), so it has become a benchmark in the sector. Gone are those negative images about Chinese products, and today their innovators mean high quality at a low price.
This robot vacuum cleaner has advanced technical features that make it one of the most reliable and interesting purchases of the moment.
If the Vacuum 1 was (and still is) a robot that delights its buyers, this MiJia 1S achieves excellence, placing itself at the highest level in many aspects.. In terms of innovative technological aspects, few competing robots can match or come close to it.
Xiaomi Vacuum 1S vs Xiaomi Vacuum 1
Compared to its predecessor, it has technological advantages and additional power that is noticeable in performance and effectiveness. It is a complete robot in every sense.
In our opinion, the improvements introduced by Xiaomi in this second version of the robot are worth it. For a difference of around 30-40 euros, you can get a much more effective, efficient and modern robot., with greater power and an even more advanced navigation system.
These are some aspects that have been added or perfected:
Navigation system: presents obvious improvements compared to the Mi Vacuum 1. For optimal navigation, it has 12 sensors. One of them was removed from the front and placed on top for better object detection.
Sensors of the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S
The laser distance sensor (LDS) has been updated and is now more precise and the robot orients itself better. All this makes navigation very accurate, better detecting doors, hallways and, in general, the spaces through which it moves. In this way, a more fluid and efficient movement is achieved.
In addition, Now a high definition (HD) optical sensor has been incorporated, which is very precise and is protected by a very resistant glass, with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, which prevents damage and scratches while the robot is operational.
The combination of these two elements, the laser sensor and the optical sensor, They make the Xiaomi Vacuum 1 the robot with the most advanced navigation system on the market.
In addition, the navigation algorithms have also been improved so the robot is capable of creating a more accurate map and increasing its efficiency.
Its Artificial Intelligence system allows it to recognize images (Image Recognition), so that it is able to differentiate, for example, the doors that lead to each room, and know which room it enters.
Thanks to these new features, The Vacuum 1S incorporates room cleaning, typical of new generation high-end robotsand Roborock S6, made by the same manufacturer or, for example, the Roomba S9.
Its new quad-core processor increases the performance of the previous one by 40%. This implies a 13% improvement in cleaning compared to Vacuum 1.
Programming Languages: Like its predecessor, this robot is very easy to program using the smartphone app.
But also, you can create intelligent map scenarios of your home to make better programming with cleaning schedules.
That is, with the new MiJia 1S you can, for example, schedule the living room to be cleaned at 11:00 and the kitchen at 13:00 p.m.
Autonomy: The battery of this robot is quite powerful and allows for 2 and a half hours of uninterrupted work, the same as that of the Vacuum 1 and other robots in the Xiaomi universe, manufactured by Roborock.
In this way, and also thanks to the improvements in its navigation system, you can clean large areas with a single recharge. In addition, the robot has smart charging system: whenever it reaches 20% capacity, and will continue cleaning, if it had not finished, when its recharge level reaches 80%.
Suction power: The suction capacity of this robot vacuum cleaner is 2.000 Pascals, 200 more than its predecessor. With this increase, the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S is at the top of the ranking, it is the most powerful robot vacuum cleaner on the market, equal to other models, such as the Roborock S6 or the Conga 3090.
Furthermore, thanks to this increase in power, its work is even more effective, especially on carpets and when collecting pet hair.
Like the Roborock S6, the Vacuum 1S has four power levels: Silent, Balanced, Turbo and Max. Thus, it is easy to choose the most appropriate one for the needs of each moment; By default, the robot will clean in balanced mode.
Its brushless motor is now more silence. The noise level has been reduced by approximately 20%, now being less than 55 decibels in normal mode, making it one of the quietest robot vacuum cleaners on the market.
Xiaomi Vacuum 1S vs Roborock S6
These two robots share some characteristics and even look quite similar.. It is no coincidence, since they are made by the same manufacturer, Roborock, a company linked to Xiaomi that has been behind other highly successful models, such as the Xiaomi Vacuum 1 and the Roborock S50, also called Xiaomi Vacuum 2.
Xiaomi Vacuum MiJia 1S vs Roborock S6
If you want to see a comparison of these robots, you can go to the end of this article.
Although the Roborock S6 is more complete, since it also mops and scrubs, There are aspects in which the Vacuum 1S is superior and, in addition, it has a significantly lower price, which is why it can be, in many cases, a more interesting option.
A difference in favor of the Vacuum 1S is that it adds an optical sensor to the laser navigation system, which the S6 lacks, which provides greater precision.
Furthermore, although both have Quid Core Cortex processors, The Vacuum 1S processor is more powerful, since it is the 35-bit A64, while that of the S6 is the 7-bit A32. The 64-bit one has a 40% greater processing capacity, which allows it to increase its efficiency by 13%.
Moreover, S6 tank is slightly larger than that of 1S.
In any case, possibly the main difference between the Vacuum 1S and the Roborock S6 is that the former does not scrub and the latter does. That is, if you want to be able to scrub and/or mop, you should opt for the S6, while if it is not something that interests you, the Vacuum 1S is a more interesting alternative., since, in addition to offering some additional advantages, it has a much more reasonable price.
Starting up the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S
As usual, the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S comes partially charged, although it is advisable to charge it completely before starting to use it.
It is advisable to place the charging base in a central place in the house. You must leave a free space of approximately half a meter on each side of the charging base and one meter forward., so that the robot detects it well and can maneuver comfortably.
As a curiosity, the charging base has the terminals on the vertical part of the base, instead of having them in the lower area, as usual. In addition, it has a large contact area to improve this process.
The Wifi network to use is 2,4 GHz. If your router is dual, you must choose this network, and not the 5Gz one (which will say 5G or similar). This is usually done to ensure greater compatibility, and because the 2,4 GHz network has a greater range.
When configuring Wi-Fi, it is advisable to place the robot near the router, so that there are no connection problems. Once the Xiaomi application, Mi Home, is installed on the phone, the app itself will guide us through the installation process.
When you open it, it will automatically detect the device (if it doesn't, you can add it manually, by searching for the name, or by scanning the robot's QR code). It will ask us for the Wifi, and we will enter the 2,4 GHz one, we will enter the password, and that's it.
In some cases, for the robot to recognize the Wifi, it may be necessary to reset, which is done by pressing the home and home buttons at the same time for a few seconds.
Once the robot is linked, we can now manage it through the app. Although, as always, it is possible to put it into operation using the button at the top, It is through the application that you take advantage of all the functionalities of a robot like this.
Xiaomi Vacuum 1S operation
One of the fundamental advantages of a high-end robot like the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S is home mapping. The robot, through its laser sensor and its optical sensor, builds a precise map of our home, which can be used to access advanced cleaning features.
LDS laser sensor+high definition optical sensor
After the first cleaning around the house, the robot will already have a map of the home, which it will divide into rooms, for greater comfort. Its optical sensor allows great precision when dividing rooms, but this map can be modified if desired, joining or separating rooms as appropriate.
The new Xiaomi Vacuum works with 5 rotating sensors that rotate at a 360º angle, allowing you to completely cover the area you want to clean. The information goes directly to our mobile device thanks to the map that is formed in the app.
This gives us a precise and real-time visual information of the areas that have been covered by the robot, thanks to a color system that will allow you to understand at first glance, everything you need to know about the activity of the robotic vacuum cleaner. Furthermore, the areas can be named whatever we want.
Thank you to your new and improved artificial intelligence algorithms, the Mi Vacuum 1S robot vacuum cleaner will be able to intelligently recognize objects to avoid and go around them. This robot can perform better optimization of resources, both when it comes to navigating more fluidly and efficiently, and in relation to battery performance.
The new processor of the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S is a Cortex-A35. The previous model had a Cortex-A7 processor. The new technology has increased performance by 40%, while reducing energy consumption.
Thus, The new Xiaomi Vacuum 1S has the most advanced navigation system on the market. There will be no corner of the house that is left uncleaned and, what's more, it will be done quickly and efficiently.
The Vacuum 1S is compatible with magnetic stripes, to establish restricted zones, which it will not access, but they can also be configured through the app, which is much more convenient, through the corresponding option (No-go zone).
As if this were not enough, its large 5.200 mAh battery, which it shares with other robots manufactured by Roborock, allows it a great autonomy, two and a half hours, which, according to the brand, is enough to clean about 250 square meters.
And if it doesn't end, the Vacuum 1S has loading and continuation, so that it will recharge when it detects that it is below 20%, and will resume cleaning where it left off, when the recharge exceeds 80%.
As for obstacles, the robot is capable of exceeding up to 1,5 centimeters, so it has no problem with thin or medium thickness carpets.
Additionally, the Vacuum 1S comes with support for multiple maps, so it is ideal in multi-story homes, or if you want to take it to another house.
The Mi Home app, full of advantages
The app allows you to monitor the work of the robot, so that we can monitor what it has cleaned, how long it has done it, etc.; We will have this information both visually, through the map, and in figures (you can also consult the cleaning history).
As usual, The app allows you to start the robot at any time and from anywhere. We will simply have to have the Wi-Fi turned on (since the robot connects to the Internet through it) and a connection, data or via Wi-Fi, for our phone, from which we will give the orders to the robot.
Through the app, we can establish restricted areas, which the robot will not access, and mark what we want it to clean, which can be done very comfortably and easily, thanks to the fact that incorporates room cleaning.
Logically, also It is programmable, which can be done in a simple way, as if you were setting an alarm on your mobile.
Scheduling is compatible with cleaning by room, so it is possible, for example, to tell him that on Wednesdays at 9:00 he cleans the kitchen, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 11:00, he cleans the living room.
Furthermore, thanks to the app We also have information about maintenance of the device, so that it can notify us when the sensors need to be cleaned, the filters replaced, or access a tutorial on any other maintenance that the robot vacuum cleaner requires.
Advantages
As we have seen, the new Xiaomi Vacuum has quite obvious advantages over its predecessor, which was a sales success in European and Asian countries. This is a device that is destined to become another success for Xiaomi, which by trying to improve itself, has managed to surpass the vast majority of competing robots.
Among the advantages that this robot vacuum cleaner offers us, we can list the following:
Greater power
The Xiaomi Vacuum 1S is, tied with some other model, the most powerful robot on the market. Its suction power has been increased to an impressive 2.000 Pascals, there is no dirt that can resist it.
Advanced navigation system
A Its laser sensor is now joined by a high-definition optical sensor, so it is smarter when it comes to understanding the home, map it and avoid obstacles.
Manageable via app
Control via app is being strongly incorporated into mid- and high-range robot vacuum cleaners, thanks to the comfort and versatility it provides. More functions, and more comfortable to use.
Room cleaning
One of the functionalities that is being incorporated into the high range; Tell the robot, in a simple way, which rooms you want to clean. Or schedule cleaning by room, for comfort and absolute customization of cleaning.
Large capacity battery
This robot, like many of those manufactured by Roborock, has a large lithium battery, which provides a high autonomy of 150 minutes. In addition, its efficiency has been improved, and the robot now moves even better, being able to clean large homes on a single charge.
Loading and continuing
Another function that could not be missing in a robot of this type: If it has not finished cleaning, it returns to the charging base and then continues cleaning where it left off..
Silent
Xiaomi has done a good job in this regard, reducing the noise that its predecessor made, becoming one of the quietest robots on the market.
multiple maps
La possibility of managing multiple maps It is very useful in homes with several floors, or when taking the robot to another home.
Drawbacks
This is a great device, with excellent technical features. In reality it has few drawbacks, since Xiaomi has thought of almost all the details.
If anything, there are two issues that could be mentioned: one, in relation to the translations of the instructions and the app, which would be desirable for them to be in Spanish and perfectly done, at the level of what corresponds to a robot of these characteristics. In addition, the 0,42 liter garbage tank, without being small, is below some competing models.
Opinions on the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S
This Vacuum 1S is the improved version of a robot that, based on these premises, has been—and still continues to be—a best-seller. Therefore, the opinions about this robot are very positive:
It's the second one I've bought. Has The best value in the market. It's superior to the high-end Roomba, and for less than half the price. I recommend it 100%.
All perfect, It has a lot of autonomy and finishes cleaning the floor quickly. It started with 65% battery and ended with 32%, after cleaning a 60 square meter apartment. Climbs on mats without problems.
Highly recommended, I used to have a Roomba and I think I should have changed sooner.
A true marvel, I have wanted to buy it for a long time, and now that I have it, I think that Why haven't I bought it before. Very easy to use and leaves everything very clean. Totally recommended.
Sucks great, even big things, maps the floor very well and vacuums it in an orderly manner, without leaving anything uncleaned.
Why buy the Xiaomi MiJia 1S
Xiaomi (and its ally in the world of robot vacuum cleaners, Roborock) has already earned well-deserved fame in this area. His robot vacuum cleaners, similar to the mobile phones he manufactures, offer high-end features at a very reasonable price.
Therefore, If you are looking for a robot with advanced features, the most advanced navigation system on the market and excellent performance in all terrains, the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S can be an excellent alternative.
If you want a next generation robot, belonging to one of the leading brands, with the highest power on the market and with the convenience and versatility of being able to manage it through an app and, above all, with a amazing value for money, the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S is, without a doubt, what you are looking for.
Other Xiaomi/Roborock alternatives
As we have told you, the Vacuum 1S is the successor to the successful Vacuum 1. On the other hand, the Roborock S6 has also recently been released on the market, which is the successor to the Xiaomi Vacuum 2/Roborock S50. We have two devices that scrub and two that don't.
What would happen if we compared these four super robots? We show it to you below.
Note: If you are on a mobile device and want to see the table showing the robots in columns, side by side, you can make it horizontal.
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Xiaomi Vacuum | Xiaomi Vacuum 1S | Roborock S6 | |
Automatic loading | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Programmable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
WiFi connection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Navigation system | Laser | Laser+optical sensor | Laser |
Room mapping | ✓ (1 map) | ✓ (multiple maps) | ✓ (1 map) |
High efficiency filter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Scrub | - | - | ✓ |
Room cleaning | - | ✓ | ✓ |
Power (watts) | 50 | 58 | 58 |
Suction power (Pascals) | 1.800 | 2.000 | 2.000 |
Noise (decibels) | 61-72 | 50-65 | 47-58 |
Autonomy (min) | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Autonomy (m2) | 250 | 250 | 250 |
Battery(mAh) | Lithium (5.200 mAh) | Lithium (5.200 mAh) | Lithium (5.200 mAh) |
Tank capacity (ml) | 420 | 420 | 480 |
Weight (kg) | 3,8 | 3,6 | 3,6 |
Diameter (cm) | 35,0 | 35,0 | 35,0 |
Height (cm) | 9,6 | 9,6 | 9,65 |
Assessment | 93 | 97 | 96 |
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Xiaomi Vacuum | |
Automatic loading | ✓ |
Programmable | ✓ |
WiFi connection | ✓ |
Navigation system | Laser |
Room mapping | ✓ (1 map) |
High efficiency filter | ✓ |
Scrub | - |
Room cleaning | - |
Power (watts) | 50 |
Suction power (Pascals) | 1.800 |
Noise (decibels) | 61-72 |
Autonomy (min) | 150 |
Autonomy (m2) | 250 |
Battery(mAh) | Lithium (5.200 mAh) |
Tank capacity (ml) | 420 |
Weight (kg) | 3,8 |
Diameter (cm) | 35,0 |
Height (cm) | 9,6 |
Assessment | 93 |
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Xiaomi Vacuum 1S | |
Automatic loading | ✓ |
Programmable | ✓ |
WiFi connection | ✓ |
Navigation system | Laser+optical sensor |
Room mapping | ✓ (multiple maps) |
High efficiency filter | ✓ |
Scrub | - |
Room cleaning | ✓ |
Power (watts) | 58 |
Suction power (Pascals) | 2.000 |
Noise (decibels) | 50-65 |
Autonomy (min) | 150 |
Autonomy (m2) | 250 |
Battery(mAh) | Lithium (5.200 mAh) |
Tank capacity (ml) | 420 |
Weight (kg) | 3,6 |
Diameter (cm) | 35,0 |
Height (cm) | 9,6 |
Assessment | 97 |
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Roborock S6 | |
Automatic loading | ✓ |
Programmable | ✓ |
WiFi connection | ✓ |
Navigation system | Laser |
Room mapping | ✓ (1 map) |
High efficiency filter | ✓ |
Scrub | ✓ |
Room cleaning | ✓ |
Power (watts) | 58 |
Suction power (Pascals) | 2.000 |
Noise (decibels) | 47-58 |
Autonomy (min) | 150 |
Autonomy (m2) | 250 |
Battery(mAh) | Lithium (5.200 mAh) |
Tank capacity (ml) | 480 |
Weight (kg) | 3,6 |
Diameter (cm) | 35,0 |
Height (cm) | 9,65 |
Assessment | 96 |
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I was considering buying this one or the mi vacuum mop pro. Saved because the latter scrubs, are there other important differences? Thank you.
Hello, Sara, thank you for coming to our website.
The fundamental difference is that, then there are small details, but when deciding between these two models, it would be the most significant; if you want to be able to scrub/mop, the V2 Pro; If you are not interested in that functionality, the 1S, which has more autonomy and a larger tank. Also look at how the prices are now, in principle they move at quite similar levels, but it depends on the offers that may be available at any given time.
All the best
Without taking into account the scrubbing and if they were at a similar price, which one would you choose? That is, forgetting about scrubbing, which one is better?
Thank you very much
Hello Joe, thank you for visiting our website.
If scrubbing is not of interest, we would opt for the 1S.
All the best
I read that they recently updated the 1S with the scrubbing option. Do you know something? How does it work?
Hello again, Joe.
Well no, we have not seen it in relation to the 1S, Xiaomi has several models with scrubbing, but for this one in particular we have not seen that option yet, we couldn't tell you.
All the best
The issue of buying it on Aliexpress and the guarantees how it would go. Even if they ship from Spain, what customer service do they have? That bothers me a little... since if you buy it on Amazon, I see that this new model is not available yet, you will save yourself from a lot of trouble with these devices.
If you can tell me how this goes according to your experience.
Hello Isaac, thank you for visiting our website.
The issue of guarantees is complex, and that is why many buyers prefer the security of buying on Amazon rather than on AliExpress. In this case, sometimes the products do not have the usual 2-year warranty, as they are sent by a company based outside the European Union. If you are interested, you can read this article, which explains it well.
In the case of this 1S, however, it says that it has a 3-year warranty, so in this case you do have that security. That being the case, there wouldn't be much difference, except that the response times in case there was a problem may be longer than with Amazon. If you prefer this portal, on Amazon you have a very good price for the first version, the Vacuum 1, as well as the V2 Pro, more powerful and with a good scrubbing system.
All the best
Hello, Ana, thank you for coming to our website.
If you have not done so yet, we invite you to see the analysis on the Vacuum 1C.
Either of the two are great options, although it also depends a little on what you want it for. The 1C mops, while the 1S does not, so if you are interested in having this functionality (or simply mopping), you should opt for the 1C.
Regarding power, although the 1C is more powerful (2.500 Pa compared to 2.000), it should be noted that this power is, in both cases, more than enough to do a good job.
In the navigation system it happens the opposite; Although the one on the 1C is good, the one on the 1S is more precise and advanced, based on laser, providing more information, so you can manage more things through the app.
On the other hand, the 1S is usually somewhat more expensive.
All the best
Thank you very much for your response, in the end I opted for the 1S, since for me the scrubbing function is dispensable.
Hello, between this robot and the Xiaomi vacuum 1c? Which one do you advise me?
Hello, I have been using this vacuum cleaner for a couple of days, the truth is that it is amazing how efficient it is. The only thing that gives me problems is that many times there is no way for the map to load, sometimes it loads in a minute, sometimes in 2 and sometimes it never loads, which is most of the time.
If anyone can give me a solution to this, I would appreciate it.
all the best
Hello, Alberto, thank you for visiting us.
Try logging out and logging back in, sometimes that solves the problem.
All the best
I have had this vacuum cleaner for four months. I am quite happy with the purchase, as it is very efficient and saves a lot of work. However, there are a couple of details that irritate me every time I use it:
– First, the application takes a long time to load the map to start the vacuum cleaner; I have never timed it but quietly for a couple of minutes.
– Second: the rugs. I have the Adum ones from Ikea and it is very difficult for him to climb them and even move around them if they are still new, to the point that I have delimited one of them as a restricted area because it gave an error every time I tried to clean it. My sister has the Roborock s50 and she doesn't have this problem.
Still, overall I think it's a good product.
Hello, María, thank you for visiting our website.
In the case of the Xiaomi Vacuum 1S, it climbs carpets up to more or less 1,5 centimeters, below what the Roborock S50 reaches, which reaches up to 2 centimeters.
On the other hand, regarding the connection to the app, it can sometimes take a while to load, both in this and other robots with connectivity. Many times, it is solved by relocating the charging base, or the router itself, or if this is not possible, with a Wifi signal amplifier.
All the best