How to set up “Alice” on the Xiaomi smartphone: from installation to fine settings

Voice assistant "Alice" from Yandex has long ceased to be exclusive to devices on pure Android. POCO They can also use it to control the phone, to find information, and to automate routine tasks. MIUI The setup process here is different from the standard one. MIUI 14 and 15 (2026), including circumvention of constraints, optimization of work and solution of typical problems.

Why is it Alice, not Google Assistant or Xiao? AI? First, it is better adapted for Russian-speaking users: it understands slang, supports regional services (for example, ordering a taxi or paying for housing and communal services), and secondly, it is integrated with the ecosystem of Yandex - music, maps, weather. Third, Xiaomi can run it from a locked screen (unlike its competitors), but there are nuances: not all models officially support the assistant, and some require manual installation. APK.

We'll go through all the steps, from compatibility checks to voice commands to fixing errors like "Alice is not responding" or "No microphone access." 12/13, POCO X5 and flagships Xiaomi 13/14 — There are separate life hacks for them. MIUI Global or MIUI EU, This will also be appropriate, but with adjustments to regional restrictions.

1. Compatibility Check: Does your Xiaomi support Alice?

Before downloading the app, make sure your smartphone is technically capable of working with Alice. Officially, Yandex supports devices with:

• 📱 Android 8.0+ (on MIUI 12-15 This is consistent with most models after 2018 year-end).
• 🎤 Working microphone (check in Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Microphone).
• 🌐 Internet connection (required for first setup and updates).
• 🔊 Correct speakers (for voice responses).

Unofficially, the assistant runs on older versions of Android (for example, on Redmi 5 Plus with the help of the Android app). MIUI 11), but there may be problems with voice recognition or working in the background.Below is the compatibility table for popular Xiaomi models:

If your model isn't on the list, it doesn't mean Alice won't work. Try installing the app manually (for more on this in the next section, MIUI In this case, you'll have to go through Global first. ROM Install Google Play Services separately.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with MIUI China Stable (without Google) Alice won’t launch even after manual installation APK. The solution is firmware on Global or EU ROM pre-unlocking.

2. Installation of "Alice" on Xiaomi: 3 ways

Depending on the model and regional firmware, the installation process is different, so let's look at all the options, from the simplest to the manual.

Method 1: Installation from Google Play (for Global) ROM)

If your Xiaomi has Google services installed out of the box:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Enter in the search "Yandex with Alice".
3. Click “Install” and wait for the download to be completed.
4. Launch the app and go through the initial setup (allow access to microphone, contacts, location).

Method 2: Installation APK (for MIUI Google)

If you MIUI China or Google services removed:

1. Download the latest version APK from the official Yandex website: yandex.ru/devices/alisa-mobile.
2. B Settings → Annexes → Special access rights → Install unknown apps allow installation from the browser (e.g. Chrome or Mi Browser).
3. Open the downloaded file Yandex.apk and install the app.
4. After installation, do not forget to enable auto-start in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Alice. → Auto-start.

Method 3: Installation via Mi App Store (for China)

Nana MIUI China is sometimes available on the Mi App Store:

1. Open the Mi App Store (Blue Package Icon).
2. In the search, enter “Yandex” or “Alice”.
3. If you find an application, install it. If you don't, use Method 2.

After installation, it is recommended to update the application to the latest version, even if you downloaded it. APK. For that:

• 🔄 Go to Alice's Settings. → About the programme → Verification of updates.
• 📥 If you have an update, download it and install it.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14+ After you install Alice, you may see a notification saying, "The app consumes a lot of power." This is normal - the assistant is in the background. To avoid automatic closure, add it to the battery optimization exceptions (Settings). → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Alice. → No restrictions).

3.Initial setting: Voice and permission binding

After the first launch, Alice will offer you a quick setup, which is critical, and it depends on how well the assistant recognizes your commands.

Step 1: Microphone and Location Permits

Without access to the microphone, Alice won't be able to hear your commands, and without a location, it won't be able to give you the right weather or build routes.

1. When you first start, click "Allow" in all pop-up windows.
2. If the windows do not appear, go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Alice. → Permits and manually enable: 🎤 Microphone (required). 📍 Location (recommended). 📞 Contacts (if you want to call voice commands). 📁 Storage (for downloading music or maps).

Step 2: Set up a voice profile

To make Alice understand your speech better:

1. In the app, go to Profile → Voice settings → Voice training.
2. Read out 3-5 sentences that the system will offer.
3. Repeat the process in a quiet and noisy room (this will improve recognition in different conditions).

Step 3: Linking a Yandex account

Without a Yandex account, the assistant will not be able to sync settings between devices or use personalized features (such as reminders) to link an account:

1. Open Profile. → Log in to the account.
2. Enter the username and password from Yandex (or register a new account).
3. Confirm the entry via SMS or mail.

Allow access to the microphone|Set up a voice profile|Linking the Yandex account|Enable auto-start in MIUI|Add to the Battery Optimization Exceptions-->

Optimization of work by MIUI: how to avoid failure

Xiaomi is known for aggressive battery optimization, which often kills background processes, including voice assistants. To make Alice work consistently, follow these steps:

Set up autostart and background activity

By default. MIUI It limits the background of applications, so that Alice can listen to commands even when the screen is off:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Alice.
2. Turn on the options: 🔄 Auto-Start (allows you to start when you restart your phone). 📱 Background activity (allows you to work in the background). 🔔 Notifications (to receive reminders).

Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization

No restrictions.

Power saving shutdown for Alice

Even after setting up the auto-start MIUI It can suspend the assistant to avoid that:

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Energy Saving Mode.
2. Select Performance (this will disable restrictions for all applications).
3. Or manually add "Alice" to exceptions: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Alice. → No restrictions.

Quick start setup

To call Alice with a single click (such as holding the Home button for a long time):

1. Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Home button (on some models, the path may be different).
2. Select “Long Press” and assign the action “Voice Assistant”.
3. If there is no Alice in the list, select Other and manually specify the app.

Problem 3: Starting from a locked screen is not working

Nana MIUI By default, the voice assistant can't activate when the screen is off:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen locking → Additionally. → Voice assistant.
2. Enable the option “Allow launch from locked screen”.
3. If there is no option, install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) and set up voice launch through it.

Problem 4: Alice doesn't understand the team

If the assistant is constantly asking or doing the wrong thing:

• 🎤 Re-education of voice: Go to Profile → Voice settings → Learning to speak and going through the process again.
• 🗣️ Change the assistant voice: Sometimes changing the voice (in settings) improves recognition.
• 📱 Check the microphone: Write down a voice message on WhatsApp – if the quality is poor, the problem is in the hardware.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 14+ This may trigger a "privacy protection" that blocks microphone access for background applications. To fix this, go to Settings. → Confidentiality → Special access → Access the microphone and allow it for Alice».

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If Alice stopped working after the update MIUI, Try rolling back the app version or wait for a patch from Yandex. Often problems are solved within 1-2 weeks after the release of a new firmware.

7. Additional chips: how to make "Alice" more useful

In addition to basic functions, the assistant can automate routine tasks and integrate with other services. Here are some life hacks for Xiaomi:

Automation with the help of “Yandex Scenes”

If you have Yandex Smart Home devices (or Mi Home compatible devices), you can create voice scripts:

• 🏠 Coming home: Alice, I'm home» → Turns on the light, starts the music, turns off the alarm.
• 😴 Good night: “Alice, good night» → Turns off Wi-Fi, sets an alarm, turns on night mode.
• ☕ Morning: “Alice, good morning» → Tells the weather, turns on the coffee maker (if it's smart), reads the news.

To set up:

1. Open the Yandex app (not Alice!).
2. Go to the section "Smart Home".
3. Create a new scene and add the necessary actions.

Integration with Mi Home (smart home Xiaomi)

If you have Xiaomi Mi Home devices (lamps, sockets, robot vacuum cleaner), they can be controlled through Alice, but this requires intermediate integration:

1. Install the Yandex Smart Home app (available on Google Play).
2. Connect your Mi Home account in the integration settings.
3. Now you can say, "Alice, turn on the lamp in the hall" or "Run the vacuum cleaner."

Voice input

Alice can replace the keyboard when typing messages:

• 📝 In any text field (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), click on the microphone icon on the keyboard.
• 🗣️ Dictate the text – it is automatically converted into a message.
• 🔤 To return a regular keyboard, click on the keyboard icon next to the microphone.

Location reminders

Alice can remind you of things when you are in a certain place:

• 📍 Say, "Remind me to buy some bread when I'm near Five».
• 🚗 Or, “Remind me to call my boss when I get to work».

To do this, Alice must have access to geolocation and location history (configure in Yandex profile).

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If you use Alice a lot while driving, add the app widget to the home screen, so you can quickly launch the assistant without being distracted from the road. MIUI Keep your finger in the free space of the screen. → «Widgets» → Find Alice».

8.Security and privacy: What does Alice know about you?

Like any voice assistant, Alice collects data about your queries, location, and preferences, and let's figure out what she knows and how to control it.

What data does Alice collect?

By default, the assistant retains:

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