diff --git a/bundles/org.openhab.binding.mihome/README.md b/bundles/org.openhab.binding.mihome/README.md
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@@ -45,6 +45,17 @@ After setup, you can disconnect the gateway from the internet to keep your senso
 
 *   Enable developer mode of your gateway:
 
+        1.  Select your Gateway in the MiHome app
+        2.  Go to the "..." menu on the top right corner and click "About"
+        3.  You now see two options "Smart Home Kit Forum" and "Gameplay Tutorial". Tap 5 times below the "Gameplay Tutorial" in the empty space (not the button itself) until you enable developer mode
+        4.  You should now have 2 extra options listed: `wireless communication protocol` and `hub info`, it may appear in Chinese
+        5.  Choose `wireless communication protocol`
+        6.  Tap the toggle switch to enable WiFi functions. Note down the developer key (aka password), something like: 91bg8zfkf9vd6uw7
+        7.  Make sure you hit the OK button (to the right of the cancel button) to save your changes
+        8.  Now update the gateway to the latest firmware
+
+*   Enable developer mode of your gateway (legacy app):
+
         1.  Select your Gateway in the MiHome app
         2.  Go to the "..." menu on the top right corner and click "About"
         3.  Tap the version number "Plug-in version : 2.XX.X" at the bottom of the screen repeatedly until you enable developer mode