How to Set Up Voice Search on Xiaomi Mi TV: The Complete Guide

Why You Need Voice Search on Xiaomi TV and How It Works

Voice control of the Xiaomi Mi TV or Mi Box is not just a fashionable gadget, but a real way to save time. Imagine: instead of looking for a remote among pillows or poking on the menu, you just say, "Put on the TV series 'Game of Thrones' on Netflix" and the TV executes the command. The feature runs on the built-in assistant Google Assistant (for global versions) or XiaoAI (for Chinese models), and also supports integration with Alice from Yandex through third-party devices.

Xiaomi’s voice recognition technology in TVs uses built-in microphones (in models with Far-Field Voice support) or a connected remote with a microphone button. The system analyzes speech, converts it into a text request and performs actions from opening apps to adjusting volume, while voice search on Xiaomi TV works even without the Internet for basic commands (for example, switching channels), but finding content on YouTube or Kinopoisk requires a network connection.

It is important to understand the difference between models:

• 📺 Mi TV 4S/4A/5X (2020–2023 Support Google Assistant via the microphone remote or Google Home mobile app.
• 🎤 Mi TV Q1/Q2 mi TV 6 OLED — equipped with built-in microphones for Far-Field Voice (recognition from distance to distance) 5 meters).
• 📦 Mi Box S/4K — Voice search works only through a remote or smartphone.

If your TV doesn't respond to voice commands, the problem may be regional settings, firmware versions, or no microphone in the remote, and then we'll discuss how to check compatibility and configure the function from scratch.

Checking the compatibility of your Xiaomi TV with voice search

Before you set up your voice assistant, make sure your model supports this feature. Not all Xiaomi TVs are equipped with the necessary hardware.

1. Remote: There should be a microphone on the back of the remote (icon) 🎤 If not, voice search is only possible via a smartphone or external device (e.g. Google Nest Mini).
2. Model TV: Go to Settings → About TV and check the model name. Compare the table below:

If your model is not on the list, check for the microphone physically or in documentation. For example, the 2018 Mi TV 4A does not support voice search out of the box, but you can connect Google Home or Yandex Station via Bluetooth.

⚠️ Note: On Chinese TVs (with firmware for the Chinese market), XiaoAI voice assistant works only in Chinese. EEA.

Step-by-step setting up voice search through the remote control

If your remote is equipped with a microphone, you can turn on voice search in 5 minutes.

1. Connect the remote to the TV: Make sure the remote is paired with the TV. To do this, press and hold the Home + Back buttons for 5 seconds (on some models - Home + Menu).
2. Activate the microphone: Press the icon button 🎤 If the microphone is working, it'll say, "Listen..." or "Say something".
3. Set up the language: Go to Settings → Device → Voice Search → Language and select Russian (or English if Russian is not on the list).
4. Connect to Google Account: Google Assistant requires authorization to work properly. Go to Settings → Accounts and Logins → Add an account and select Google.

After setting up, try saying, "Put cartoons on YouTube." If the TV doesn't respond:

• 🔊 Check to see if the microphone is silenced (some remotes have a physical switch).
• 📶 Make sure your TV is connected to the internet (voice search requires a network to process queries).
• 🔄 Reboot the TV: Settings → The device → Reboot.

Microphone on the remote is (icon) 🎤)

TV connected to Wi-Fi

The language of the system is installed in Russian/English

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⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware for China (CN ROM) Voice search can block commands in Russian, the solution is to change the region to India or Global through Settings. → Location.

Setting up voice control via Google Assistant (for global versions)

If your Xiaomi TV is running on Global or EEA firmware, you can use a full-fledged Google Assistant with support for Russian.

1. Install Google Home: Download it to your smartphone (Android/IOS) and log in under the same account as you do on your TV.
2. Activate the voice assistant: Say "OK, Google," or press the microphone button in the app. For example, "OK, Google, turn on Netflix on your TV."

Google Home not only allows you to search, but also:

• 🔊 Adjust volume: "Set volume to 50%".
• 📺 Switch sources: “Switch to HDMI 1".
• 🎬 Control reproduction: “Pass on pause".

If the TV is not displayed in Google Home, check:

• 🔄 Update the firmware TV Up to the latest version (Settings) → On TV. → Updating the system).
• 📡 Make sure your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔒 In the settings of the TV, allow access to the location (Settings) → Confidentiality → Location).

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If Google Assistant doesn’t understand commands in Russian, try switching the assistant language in Google Home settings to English (US) and using phrases like “Play Stranger Things on Netflix on Xiaomi TV.”

Setting up voice search via XiaoAI (for Chinese versions)

If your Xiaomi TV is bought in China or has CN ROM firmware, the Google Assistant is replaced by XiaoAI. Unfortunately, it doesn't officially support Russian, but there are workarounds:

1. Change region of TV: Settings → Location → Select country → India or Russia After changing region, restart TV.
2. Install an alternative assistant: Connect Yandex Station or Google Nest via Bluetooth (Settings → Devices → Bluetooth).
3. Use the remote with microphone: Even on the Chinese firmware button 🎤 The remote can activate a search by name (for example, "YouTube" or "Netflix"), but commands in Russian are ignored.

For the full Russification of XiaoAI will require:

• 🛠️ Install custom firmware (e.g. MiTV Global) ROM), But it voids the guarantee.
• 🌍 Use it. VPN Change the region in your Mi Account (blocking risk).
• 🎧 Connect an external microphone (for example, through the USB-Adapter) and configure Alice via Yandex.Station.

⚠️ Note: When changing region to India, some Russian applications (for example, Kinopoisk or Amediateca) may disappear in the settings of the TV. APK via Send Files to TV File Commander.

Troubleshooting: Why Voice Search Doesn't Work

If the TV doesn't respond to voice commands, the reasons can be different, from the banal to the technical.

If the problem is not solved, try:

• 🔄 Resetting settings: Settings → The device → Reset → Reset network settings (does not delete applications).
• 📡 Check ports: Voice search uses ports 80, 443 and 5228. If you have a strict firewall, add them to the exceptions.
• 🛠️ Reverse Update: If the problem appears after the update, go back to the previous firmware version via Settings → On TV. → Update → Recoil.

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If the TV doesn't respond to commands after changing region, try resetting it to factory settings (Settings → Device → Reset → Full Reset).This will delete all data, but often solves problems with the voice assistant.

Advanced Opportunities: Managing a Smart Home Through Voice

Voice search on Xiaomi TV can be integrated with the Mi Home or Google Home smart home system, for example, you can say:

• 💡 "Turn on the light in the living room" (if you have Yeelight lamps connected).
• 🌡️ "Show the temperature in the kitchen (via the sensors Xiaomi Temperature Sensor).
• 🔐 "Close the front door (if you have a Xiaomi Smart Lock installed).

To set up:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone and add all the smart devices.
2. In Google Home, connect your Mi Home account through Settings → Services → Mi Home.
3. Say to the TV, “OK, Google, sync your devices” – then you can control your gadgets with your voice.

If you have a Chinese Xiaomi device (such as an Aqara lamp), you will need to connect them to Google Assistant.

• 🌐 Change the region to Mi Home to China Mainland → add → back the region.
• 🔗 Use Home Assistant as an intermediate server (for experienced users).

⚠️ Note: When controlling a smart home through a TV, commands can be executed with a delay of up to 2-3 seconds. For critical tasks (for example, opening a door), it is better to use physical buttons or separate remotes.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions