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Xiaomi

Robot Vacuum 5

Robot vacuums · OV31GL (dock OV31-JZEU) · Reference price in Spain 649,99 €

17.3/100
Doesn't meet the Fair Standard

Why it can’t be a Fair Pick

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5
Image: Xiaomi, from its product page

At a glance

Strongest: Privacy & security 4.3/10 Weakest: Cost of ownership 0/20

Consumables a year
Research pending
Replacement battery
Not sold
Works offline
Partly offline
Parts for 5-year-old models
Wear parts only
Warranty vs Spain’s 3 years
Less than a year extra
Repair & parts6/30Support & warranty2/20Ownership & independence5/20Cost of ownership0/20Privacy & security4.3/10

What it costs to keep running

Research pendingofficial consumables per year: not every core consumable has an official price and interval
Not soldofficial replacement battery in Spain
0spare parts sold officially in Spain
Consumables we found
PartPriceReplace every
Anti-tangle hair-cutting main brush (X20 Max brush, compatible with Robot Vacuum 5)—6 months
Disposable dust bag B101CN-CHD (5 pcs) (pack of 5)—2.5 months
Dust-bin filter (X20 Pro filter, compatible with Robot Vacuum 5)—12 months
Mop pads S10+/S20+/X20 Pro/X20 Max/5/5 Pro (2 pads = 1 set)12,99 €12 months
Side brush (S40 anti-tangle side brush, compatible with Robot Vacuum 5)—6 months

Official prices for main brush, side brush, filter, dust bag have not been read yet.

Official prices in Spain at the manufacturer’s recommended replacement intervals. Reference price: the Spanish or EU launch price where we could source it, otherwise the current list price. Compare running costs.

Repair & parts 6/30

R1 Battery replacement

0/8

Not replaceable, or not disclosed

No official replacement battery is sold in Spain and no third-party battery for the OV31GL was found. The manual only describes battery removal (5 screws) for disposal and tells users not to repair the battery.

2 sources

R2 Spare parts catalogue

2/8

Consumables only

Only consumables (mop pads, bags, brushes, filter) are listed for the Robot Vacuum 5 on Xiaomi's Spanish site; 3 of 11 key modules. Prices could not be read (mi.com loads them client-side).

2 sources

R3 Parts in practice

1/5

Wear parts or consumables only

Old model: Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P (LDS + mop; India crowdfunding launch Apr 2020). We rejected the closer Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro because its EU launch was March 2022. mi.com/es (store search API, is_sale = 1, has_store = 1) sells only one Mop P part: the 'Mop P / 2 Pro / 2 Lite / 2S Filter' (EUR 14.99). No Mop P battery, brush, wheel, bin or other module is listed. That is 1 of 11 key modules, and it is a consumable, so low. For the older 1C-generation 'Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop' line, mi.com/es lists a main brush, brush cover and mop pad in stock and the side brush out of stock. That is also consumables only.

2 sources

R4 Repair information

3/5

Partial (e.g. videos for some parts only)

Partial: the official manual gives step-by-step battery removal (for disposal) and consumable maintenance, but no service manual for other key modules.

1 source
  • Manufacturer Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 5 User Manual (EU)
    Battery Removal Steps 1. Turn the robot vacuum upside down, remove the five screws at the back of the robot vacuum with a tool
    Checked 2026-10-08

R5 Independent repair

0/4

Neither, or not disclosed

Warranty excludes damage from service by anyone other than a Xiaomi representative and any alteration; parts pairing not disclosed.

1 source

Support & warranty 2/20

S1 Committed update period

2/8

Stated, under 3 years

Xiaomi's IoT policy commits to security updates for at least 2 years from launch (some models longer, not guaranteed).

1 source

S2 Update track record

0/6

No evidence of updates for models 2+ years old

No evidence found of firmware updates in the last 12 months for Xiaomi robot vacuums launched 2+ years ago (the IoT support list loads dynamically and could not be read).

1 source

S3 Warranty beyond the statutory guarantee

0/6

Statutory guarantee only

Only the statutory guarantee: in Spain Xiaomi gives the legal 3 years (Spanish law since 2022); no commercial extension or battery-specific cover.

1 source
  • Manufacturer Xiaomi España - Garantía
    este derecho tiene una vigencia mínima de tres (3) años a partir de la fecha de entrega
    Checked 2026-10-08

Ownership & independence 5/20

I1 Works without the manufacturer's cloud

2/8

Account required for setup; runs offline afterwards

Setup needs the Xiaomi Home app/account; Xiaomi states its robot keeps cleaning if it goes offline (FAQ for the sister 5 Pro) and the robot has a start button. Offline scheduling not confirmed.

2 sources

I2 Local control

0/6

Cloud-only integrations

No Matter certificate (CSA database has no Xiaomi robot vacuum). Official Home Assistant integration routes commands through Xiaomi Cloud outside mainland China; the community local integration does not list OV31GL.

1 source

I3 No subscription for core features

3/3

Nothing advertised at purchase sits behind a subscription

No subscription is advertised for any feature on the official product page; app features (maps, schedules, zones, OTA) are included.

1 source

I4 End-of-life commitment

0/3

None

No published end-of-life / cloud-shutdown commitment found.

Cost of ownership 0/20

C1 Consumables per year

0/8

Research pending

Official prices for main brush, side brush, filter, dust bag have not been read yet, so the yearly cost can't be computed.

1 source

C2 Battery replacement price

0/6

Over 20%, or no official battery

No official replacement battery with a sourced price.

C3 Open consumables

0/6

Not disclosed

No manufacturer statement or independent test found on whether third-party consumables work (no evidence of chips either).

Privacy & security 4.3/10

P1 Security practice

2/4

One of the two

Published vulnerability reporting process (Security Center, HackerOne, [email protected]); no evidence found of robot-vacuum fixes shipped within 90 days of disclosure.

1 source

P2 Camera and microphone data

N/A

No camera (structured-light + dToF lidar obstacle sensing) and no microphone listed.

1 source

P3 Data control

1/3

One of the two

In-app path deletes personal data on Xiaomi servers (revoke privacy consent); no statement found ruling out device data use for advertising.

1 source
  • Manufacturer Xiaomi IoT Privacy White Paper
    Xiaomi/Mi Home - Profile - Settings - Legal Information & Privacy Management - Revoke consent to the Privacy Policy
    Checked 2026-10-08