How to find out which devices are connected to a Xiaomi Wi-Fi router: all the methods

Have you noticed that your internet has become slower, or do you suspect that your network is affected? Xiaomi Have other devices connected? Checking the list of connected devices is the first step to diagnosing Wi-Fi issues. In this article, we'll look at all available methodsHow to view devices on the network through routers Mi Router 4A/4C, AX3600, AX6000 and other models, including methods without access to the web interface.

It is important to understand that functionality may vary depending on router firmware and models. For example, in older versions MiWiFi Some options are hidden, and in new ones (for example, with MiWiFi ROM 3.0+) Advanced monitoring tools have been added. We will take these nuances into account and provide up-to-date solutions for various scenarios.

If you are using a router Xiaomi in conjunction with other devices of the brand (for example, Mi Smart Speaker or Mi Band), some gadgets may appear online under unintelligible names. We'll teach you how to identify them.

1. Viewing devices via the router's web interface (MiWiFi)

The most reliable way is to access the router's control panel through a browser. This method works on all Xiaomi models, including Mi Router 3G, 4Q and flagship AX series.

Instructions:

• 🌐 Open your browser (recommended) Chrome or Edge) and enter in the address bar 192.168.31.1 or miwifi.comIf the page doesn't open, check your router's network connection.
• 🔑 Enter your login and password (default - admin and the password from the sticker on the router). If you changed them, use the current information.
• 📊 Go to the section Devices (or Devices (in the English version). A list of all connected gadgets will be displayed, indicating:

In this section you can also block a suspicious deviceby clicking on the button Block (or Block) next to it. The blocking remains in effect until the router is rebooted unless saved in the settings.

⚠️ Attention: In some firmware Xiaomi The device list is updated with a delay of 1–2 minutes. If you just connected a device, refresh the page in a couple of minutes.

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2. Using the Mi Wi-Fi mobile app (official)

If you prefer to manage your network from your smartphone, install the official app. Mi Wi-Fi (available for Android And iOS). It supports all modern routers. Xiaomi, including AX9000 And BE7000.

Step-by-step instructions:

• 📱 Download the app from Google Play or App Store.
• 🔗 Connect to your router's network Xiaomi.
• 🔍 Select a section in the main menu Devices (phone/laptop icon). This will display a list of all clients with the option to:

Advantages of the application:

• 📊 User-friendly interface with sorting by device type (smartphones, PCs, IoT).
• 🚫 Quickly block unwanted gadgets with one tap.
• 📈 Graphs of traffic consumption by each device (in new firmware versions).
• 🔔 Notifications about new connections (configurable in Security → Alerts).

Flaws: The application may be missing some technical data (for example, MAC addresses (in older versions). For detailed analysis, it is better to use the web interface.

⚠️ Attention: If the router Xiaomi If the router operates in repeater mode, only devices connected directly to it will be displayed in the app's device list. Devices connected to the main router will not be visible.

3. Viewing via the Mi Home app (for smart home)

If your router Xiaomi integrated into the ecosystem Mi Home (For example, Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition or AX3600), you can view the list of devices in the application Mi HomeThis is convenient if you control other smart devices of the brand (Mi Robot Vacuum, Mi Air Purifier etc.).

How to do it:

1. Open the app Mi Home and select your router from the list of devices.
2. Go to the tab Net or Wi-Fi (the name may differ depending on the version of the application).
3. Click on Connected devices - a list with basic information (name, IP, connection type).

Peculiarities:

• 🔄 In Mi Home can be customized traffic prioritization for individual devices (for example, for Mi Box or game console).
• 📡 Settings are also available here guest network, where you can see a separate list of devices.
• ⚠️ Unlike Mi Wi-Fi, V Mi Home may not be displayed MAC address devices.

If the router is not displayed in Mi Home, check if it is linked to your account XiaomiTo do this:

1. Go to the router's web interface (192.168.31.1).
2. Go to General Settings → Mi Account.
3. Log in with the same account as in Mi Home.

How to identify Xiaomi devices in the connection list?

Many Xiaomi gadgets have standard prefixes in their network names:

- Mi/Redmi smartphones: Redmi-Note-10, Mi-11-Lite

- Laptops: Mi-Notebook-Air, Mi-Gaming-Laptop

- Smart devices: lumi.gateway (gateway for sensors), miio:device_id (robot vacuum cleaner)

- TVs: MiTV-XXX (where XXX is the model, for example MiTV-P1-55)

If the device name is unknown, check it MAC address through the service MAC Vendors — the first 6 characters will indicate the manufacturer (for example, 78:11:DC - This Xiaomi Communications Co Ltd).

4. Command line: how to see devices without access to the router

If you don't have access to the router control panel (for example, you are not a network administrator), but you are connected to it, you can use command line or terminal to scan the local network. This method works on Windows, macOS And Linux.

Method 1: Commands arp And ping (Windows)

1. Open Command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
2. Perform a network scan:

   for /L %i in (1,1,254) do ping -n 1 192.168.31.%i

   Replace 192.168.31 to your subnet (you can find out with the command ipconfig).
3. After scanning, enter:

   arp -a

   A table will be displayed with IP And MAC addresses all responding devices.

Method 2: Utility nmap (advanced method)

For a detailed network scan, install nmap and run the command:

nmap -sn 192.168.31.0/24

This command will show all active devices on the network, including their MAC addresses and manufacturers. Example output:

Nmap scan report for 192.168.31.100
Host is up (0.045s latency).
MAC Address: A4:12:42:XX:XX:XX (Xiaomi Communications)
Nmap scan report for 192.168.31.101
Host is up (0.032s latency).
MAC Address: 3C:D9:2B:XX:XX:XX (Hewlett Packard)

⚠️ Attention: Scanning the network using nmap This may be blocked by some routers as suspicious activity. If you are not a network administrator, use this method only with the owner's permission.

5. Checking via the provider's router (if Xiaomi is in bridge mode)

If your router Xiaomi works in mode bridge (Bridge) or connected to the main router of the provider (for example, Rostelecom, Beeline, MTS), the list of devices must be viewed in the control panel main router.

How to do it:

• 🔌 Find out IP address the main router (usually indicated on the sticker or in the contract). Most often, this is 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.
• 🔑 Log in to its web interface (login/password is usually admin/admin or indicated on the body).
• 📋 Find the section Local area network, DHCP or Connected devices (the name depends on the model).

Examples for popular providers:

If your Xiaomi the router is configured as repeater (repeater), it will appear as a single device in the main router's list, and all devices connected to it will be hidden. In this case, use the methods from first section (web interface Xiaomi).

6. Analyze traffic using third-party applications

For advanced network monitoring, you can use third-party utilities that show not only the list of devices, but also their traffic consumption, activity history and even block unwanted connections.

Top 3 Network Analysis Apps:

• 📊 Fing (Android/iOS/Windows) — scans the network, identifies device manufacturers by MAC address and shows open ports.
• 🛡️ GlassWire (Windows/macOS) — Monitors traffic in real time with notifications about new devices.
• 🔍 Wireshark (PC) - professional packet analyzer (requires operating skills).

Example of using Fing:

1. Install Fing on your smartphone.
2. Connect to your router's Wi-Fi network Xiaomi.
3. Run the scan - in 10-20 seconds you will receive a list of all devices with the following information:

Fing can detect devices that are not displayed in the router panel (for example, gadgets with a static IP or connected via VPN).

Warning: some antiviruses (for example, Kaspersky, ESET) may block network scanning as "suspicious activity." In this case, temporarily disable network protection in your antivirus settings.

7. How to identify unknown devices on the network

If you find unfamiliar devices in the list of connected devices MAC addresses or names, don't rush to block them. It could be:

• 📱 Guest devices you've shared with Wi-Fi.
• 🔌 Smart gadgets (lamps Yeelight, cameras Xiaomi, robotic vacuum cleaners) that connect automatically.
• 🖥️ Virtual machines or Docker containers on your PC.
• 📡 Neighboring routers in mode WDS (if network extension is enabled).

How to check a suspicious device:

1. Copy it MAC address.
2. Check the manufacturer through the service MAC VendorsFor example, the address B8:27:EB:XX:XX:XX belongs Raspberry Pi, A 50:65:83:XX:XX:XX — TP-Link.
3. If the manufacturer is unknown, try disconnecting all your devices from the network and see if the suspicious gadget disappears from the list.
4. Use the app Fing to scan for open ports on a device - this will help determine its type (e.g. camera, printer, smartphone).

What to do if an unauthorized connection is detected:

• 🔒 Change your Wi-Fi password in the router settings (Settings → Wi-Fi → Password).
• 🛡️ Turn on MAC address filtering (Settings → Security → MAC Filter).
• 🔄 Update your router firmware to the latest version (section General Settings → Update).
• 🚫 Turn it off WPS (vulnerable connection protocol) in security settings.

⚠️ Attention: If your network uses guest network, its devices may appear in the general list (depending on the router model). To separate them, check IP addresses: Guest devices typically receive addresses from a different subnet (e.g. 192.168.32.x instead of 192.168.31.x).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about connected devices on Xiaomi

Can I see devices connected to a Xiaomi router if I'm not an admin?

Yes, but with limitations. You can:

• Use command line (arp -a or nmap) - this will show the active devices on your subnet.
• Install the app Fing - it scans the network without access to the router.

However, you you won't be able to see:

• Devices in other subnets (if the router is segmented).
• Detailed information (e.g. traffic consumption).

Why does the device list show "Unknown" or a blank name?

This happens if:

• The device does not transmit its name via the protocol. DHCP (for example, some IoT gadgets).
• The router has device name detection disabled (it is enabled in Settings → Local Network → Show device names).
• The device uses static IP and is not registered in DHCP.

To identify such a device, check it MAC address through the service MAC Vendors.

How do I view the history of connected devices on a Xiaomi device?

In standard firmware Xiaomi connection history is not savedHowever, you can:

• Turn on logging in the router settings (Settings → System → Logs) - this will record connection/disconnection events.
• Use third-party applications (eg. GlassWire), which keep a history of activity.
• Install alternative firmware (for example, OpenWRT), if your router model is supported.

In new models (for example, AX6000) in the appendix Mi Wi-Fi Traffic statistics for the last 7 days are available.

Is it possible to limit the speed for individual Xiaomi devices?

Yes, in routers Xiaomi there is a function Bandwidth control (QoS). To set it up:

1. Go to the web interface (192.168.31.1).
2. Go to Settings → QoS.
3. Turn on Bandwidth control and add rules for the required devices (by IP or MAC address).

Restrictions can be set in Kbps or MbpsFor example, for guest devices you can allocate no more than 10 Mbps.

Why are some devices not showing up in the list of connected devices?

Possible reasons:

• The device is connected via Ethernet, and the display of wired clients is disabled in the router settings.
• The gadget uses static IP out of DHCP range (check settings) Local Area Network → DHCP).
• The device is in sleep mode (for example, a laptop with disabled Wi-Fi).
• On stealth mode (for example, on some Android smartphones).
• The router does not have time to update the list (refresh the page in 1-2 minutes).

If the problem persists, reboot your router and check again.