The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 is a robot vacuum and mop that comes with an all-in-one dock. Xiaomi lists 20,000Pa suction, a dToF radar that retracts so the robot can reach under furniture with as little as 9.5cm of clearance, and a dock that washes the mops in water up to 80°C and then dries them with hot air.
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Retractable radar for low beds and sofas
Most robot vacuums carry a fixed laser turret on top, which stops them at the edge of a low bed or sofa. On the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 the dToF radar lowers into the body, and Xiaomi says the robot can then clean under furniture with a minimum clearance of 9.5cm. Xiaomi lists the robot at Φ350 × 88mm and 3.75kg.
Before you buy, measure the gap under your bed and sofa. If it is 9.5cm or more, the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 should fit underneath, based on Xiaomi’s figure.
Suction, brushes and carpets
Xiaomi rates the fan at 20,000Pa. The main brush is a dual-blade auto-trimming design and the side brush is anti-tangle. Xiaomi reports a 99% hair pick-up rate in its standard test, with dry hair spread evenly on the floor and the robot set to Vacuuming and Mopping in Standard mode, so treat it as a lab figure rather than a promise for every home.
An ultrasonic floor sensor detects carpets, and the mops lift 15mm when the robot moves onto a rug, so the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 can vacuum a rug without wetting it.
Obstacle avoidance and edges
Xiaomi uses S-Cross structured light and triple laser scanning to see obstacles. Xiaomi does not list a camera for this model and does not publish how many obstacle types it recognises, so we suggest picking up cables, socks and small toys before each run.
For corners and skirting boards, Xiaomi describes a dual-extension design that pushes the side brush and mop outward for closer edge sweeping and mopping.
The all-in-one dock
After each run the dock empties the robot’s dust box into a 2.5L dust bag. Xiaomi says one bag lasted 75 days in its test: a 120m² home with a family of three and one pet, cleaning once a day. Your own interval depends on your floors and how often you clean.
The dock also washes the mops with hot water up to 80°C, dries them with hot air for 2 hours, and holds 4L of clean water. Xiaomi does not publish the dirty water tank capacity on its product page. The dock measures 470 × 360 × 572mm with the ramp extension fitted, or 260 × 360 × 572mm without it, so check the space where you plan to put it.
Battery, app and voice control
Xiaomi lists a 5,200mAh nominal battery (4,800mAh rated) and up to 140 minutes of continuous cleaning, measured in Vacuuming and Mopping, Standard mode from a full charge. Xiaomi does not publish runtimes for the other modes.
You set rooms, schedules and no-go zones for the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 in the Xiaomi Home app, and Xiaomi lists support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The dock takes 220–240V at 50/60Hz, which matches UAE mains.
Who the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 suits
It suits homes with low beds and sofas that other robots cannot reach, homes with pets or long hair on hard floors, and anyone who wants the dock to wash and dry the mops instead of doing it by hand. A flat or villa with a mix of tiles and rugs is a good match, because the robot lifts its mops over carpet.
Who the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 is not for
It is not for homes with many loose cables on the floor that will not be tidied before a run, because Xiaomi lists structured light and laser, not a camera. It is not for anyone who wants the dock plumbed into a water supply and drain; Xiaomi lists a 4L clean water tank that you refill yourself. It is not for a spot with less than 572mm of height for the dock.
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Warranty, delivery and returns
Every Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 from Totot comes with a 1-year Totot warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery across the UAE takes up to 3 business days and is free here, because orders of AED 300 or more ship free.
Please check the robot and dock when they arrive and report any damage within 48 hours. Returns are accepted within 14 days. If the fault is ours, the return is free with a full refund. For a change of mind, the customer pays the actual return shipping and payment gateway fees.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5
- Suction: 20,000Pa
- Navigation: dToF smart retractable radar
- Minimum clearance: 9.5cm with radar retracted
- Obstacle avoidance: S-Cross structured light, triple laser scanning
- Carpet detection: Ultrasonic sensor, mops lift 15mm
- Battery: 5,200mAh nominal (4,800mAh rated)
- Runtime: Up to 140 min (Vacuuming and Mopping, Standard mode)
- Mop washing: Hot water up to 80°C
- Mop drying: 2-hour hot-air drying
- Clean water tank: 4L
- Dust bag: 2.5L
- Robot size: Φ350 × 88mm
- Dock size: 470 × 360 × 572mm with ramp, 260 × 360 × 572mm without
- Weight: 3.75kg
- Dock input: 220–240V, 50/60Hz
- App: Xiaomi Home
- Voice: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
- In the box: Robot, all-in-one dock, dust box, filter, anti-tangle brush, 2 mop brackets with mops, brush cover, side brush, dock ramp extension, manuals
- Warranty: 1 year from Totot
Specifications on this page come from Xiaomi’s official global product and specs pages for the Robot Vacuum 5. Lab figures such as hair pick-up and dust bag days are Xiaomi’s own tests, and we note the test conditions next to each one. Full details are published on the Xiaomi official Robot Vacuum 5 specs page.
FAQ
Can the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 go under low beds?
Yes. Xiaomi says the retractable radar lets it clean under furniture with at least 9.5cm of clearance.
Does it use a camera to avoid obstacles?
No. Xiaomi lists S-Cross structured light and triple laser scanning, not a camera.
How long does the battery last?
140 minutes at most, in Vacuuming and Mopping, Standard mode from a full charge, according to Xiaomi.
How often do I change the dust bag?
75 days in Xiaomi’s test of a 120m² home with one pet, cleaned once a day; your interval depends on your home.
Does it mop carpets?
No. It detects carpets with an ultrasonic sensor and lifts the mops 15mm.
Does the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 work with Alexa or Google?
Yes. Xiaomi lists Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, plus the Xiaomi Home app.
Does Totot deliver it across the UAE?
Yes. Delivery is free because orders of AED 300 or more ship free, and it arrives within up to 3 business days.
Browse more in our vacuums and floor care range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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