Set Up Xiaomi Wifi Repeater with Non-Mi Routers

Use the Mi Home app to connect the repeater to an existing non-Mi Wi-Fi router. Have the router network name and password ready before starting.

Before Setup

[checklist] * Xiaomi Wifi Repeater is connected to a suitable USB power source * Existing Wi-Fi router is powered and available * Wi-Fi network name and password are ready * Mi Home app is installed * Mi account is available for sign-in [/checklist] [reference] Title: Orange Light Text: During the original setup flow, a blinking orange light indicates that the repeater is waiting to be configured. Title: Blue Light Text: A blue light indicates that the repeater has connected and completed the setup flow. [/reference] [note] The original setup flow used China Mainland as the Mi Home region. App screens and device availability can vary, so only change the region if needed for the repeater to appear. [/note]

Power and Open Mi Home

[step] 1. Connect the repeater to a USB power source such as a powered USB port, power bank, or USB wall charger. 2. Wait for the repeater light to begin blinking orange. 3. Open the Mi Home app. 4. Sign in to your Mi account. Create an account first if you do not already have one. 5. Check the app region if the repeater is not available under the current device list. [/step]

Find the Repeater

[step] 1. Tap the + button in Mi Home to add a device. 2. If Mi Home reports that a nearby smart device was found, you can open that notification instead. 3. Select the repeater when it appears. Depending on the device version, it may be shown as a Mi Network Extender or as another nearby smart device. 4. Continue to the network selection screen. [/step] [tip] Keep the repeater powered and close enough to the main router while completing the initial setup. [/tip]

Connect to the Non-Mi Router

[step] 1. Select the Wi-Fi network you want the repeater to extend. 2. Enter the existing Wi-Fi password for that network. 3. Confirm the selection and allow Mi Home to configure the repeater. 4. Keep the repeater powered while configuration is in progress. 5. Wait for the repeater light to change from orange to blue. [/step]

Check the Connection

After the light turns blue, check that the repeater has created or extended the intended Wi-Fi connection before moving it to its normal location.

[troubleshoot] Problem: The repeater does not appear in Mi Home Cause: The repeater may not be ready for device discovery or may not be available under the current app region Fix: Confirm that the repeater is powered and waiting for setup. Check the app region if needed. If it still does not appear, use the repeater's reset hole to restart setup, then try adding it again. Problem: Mi Home does not show setup as complete, but the repeater light is blue Cause: The repeater may already have completed the connection while the app screen has not finished normally Fix: Check whether the extended Wi-Fi connection is available before resetting or repeating the setup. [/troubleshoot]

Setup Complete

Keep the repeater connected to power.
Confirm that devices can connect through the extended Wi-Fi network.
If you move the repeater after setup, place it where it can still receive a usable signal from the main router.

[faq] Q: Can this setup be used with a non-Mi router? A: Yes. The setup flow connects the repeater by selecting the existing Wi-Fi network and entering that network's password in Mi Home. Q: What should I look for after setup? A: A blue repeater light is the main setup indicator described in this guide. Also check that the extended Wi-Fi connection is available before considering setup complete. Q: What if Mi Home cannot find the repeater? A: Confirm that the repeater is powered and ready for setup, review the app region if needed, and reset the repeater only when you need to restart the setup process. [/faq]