How to Put Google Assistant Instead of Alice on Xiaomi TV: full guide 2026

Replacing the voice assistant on Xiaomi smart TVs is a topical topic for users who prefer the Google ecosystem over Yandex. TV, Redmi Smart TV Xiaomi TV A Pro comes with pre-installed Alice, which is logical for the Russian market, but the functionality of Google Assistant is often broader: better integration with YouTube, Google Calendar and other services, support for English, smart home based on Google Home.

You can't reflash the TV or completely remove Alice without consequences, which will lead to a loss of warranty and the risk of "bricking" the device, but there are legal ways to install Google Assistant in parallel with minimal restrictions. In this article, we will analyze all working methods for different versions. MIUI TV, including bypassing regional locks and setting up voice control via remote or smartphone.

Important: the procedure does not require root rights, but some steps may differ depending on the TV model and firmware version. TV Released before 2020, check compatibility in the table below.

1. Xiaomi compatibility TV Google Assistant

Not all Xiaomi TVs support Google Assistant out of the box installation.

✅ Supported models (officially or through workarounds):

• 📺 Xiaomi TV A2 (2023–2026, Android TV 11/12)
• 📺 Xiaomi TV P1/P1E (series 2021–2023)
• 📺 Redmi Smart TV X (Models with Google Play Services)
• 📺 Mi TV 4S/4A (firmware MIUI TV 3.0)

❌ Incompatible models (without Google Play or with heavily stripped down Android) TV):

• 🚫 Xiaomi TV 4/4X (Older versions of PatchWall without GMS)
• 🚫 Mi TV Stick and Mi Box S (Separate firmware required)
• 🚫 TVs for the Chinese market (without global firmware)

⚠️ Note: On TVs with version MIUI TV below 2.5 (release until 2020) Google Assistant may not start due to lack of Google Play services. APK-Files (instructions in Section 4).

Preparation of the TV for installation

There are several mandatory steps to follow before installing Google Assistant, and skipping any of them can lead to setup errors or limited functionality.

🔧 Preparation checklist:

If you don't have Google Play Market on your TV, you can manually install it.

1. Download. APK-Google Play Services and Google Play Store files from APKMirror (Android version) TV).
2. Transfer the files to the flash drive and connect it to the TV.
3. Open the file manager to TV Install Services first, then Store.
4. Reboot the TV.

🔹 Change of region (if the TV is tied to Russia):

By default, on the Russian models of Xiaomi, Google Assistant is disabled due to regional restrictions.

1. Go to Settings. → Accounts and security → Google.
2. Delete your current account (if linked).
3. Create a new Google account with a region in the United States or Europe (e.g., via Google) VPN smartphone).
4. Sign in to this account on the TV.

3. Install Google Assistant via Google Play

The easiest way is to download the assistant from the official store. It is suitable for TVs with Google Play Store preinstalled (for example, Xiaomi). TV A2 or Redmi Smart TV X global version).

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Open Google Play Market on your TV.
2. In the search bar, type "Google Assistant".
3. Select the official application from Google LLC and click Install.
4. After installation, launch the application and follow the instructions on the screen (you will need a microphone to adjust voice control).

⚠️ Note: If the Install button is inactive or if the error "This application is incompatible with your device" is given, then:

• 🔸 Your TV doesn’t support Google Assistant officially (see compatibility table).
• 🔸 Google Account Region is set to Russia (to be changed to USA/Europe).
• 🔸 Version. MIUI TV outdated (update the firmware).

💡 Useful advice:

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If after installing Google Assistant does not respond to voice commands from the remote, check if the microphone is turned on in the settings: → Input devices → On some Xiaomi models, the microphone is turned off by default to save energy.

Manual installation APK (noncompatible)

If your TV doesn't support Google Assistant through the Play Market, you can install the app manually. TV 4S, Mi TV 4A and other models with Android TV 9+, without official support GMS.

🛠 Required files:

• 📁 Google Assistant APK (Android TV, for example, com.google.android.apps.googleassistant-13.XX.XX-TV.apk)
• 📁 Google Play Services (up-to-date version)
• 📁 File Commander or other file manager TV

🔧 Installation instructions:

1. Download. APK-files on the PC from the APKMirror website (look for versions marked with a note) TV Android TV).
2. Transfer the files to the flash drive (FAT32) And plug her into the TV.
3. Open Settings → Applications → Security and enable the option Unknown Sources.
4. Install Google Play Services first, then Google Assistant.
5. Reboot the TV.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI TV Google Assistant may not be launched due to lack of Google Mobile Services certification (GMS). In this case, only reflashing to the global version of the software (the risk of loss of warranty) will help!).

🔍 How to check the success of the installation:

adb shell pm list packages | grep "assistant"

If you see the package:com.google.android.apps.googleassistant in response, then the application is installed correctly.

5. Voice control setting

Once you install Google Assistant, you need to configure it to work with Xiaomi’s remote or external microphone. By default, voice input may not work – additional configuration is required.

🎤 Methods of activating voice:

• 🔊 Using the Google Assistant button on the remote (if any)
• 🔊 Through the Microphone button in the application (on the screen)
• 🔊 Through an external microphone (for example, USB-headset)

🔧 Step-by-step adjustment:

1. Open Google Assistant on your TV.
2. Click Continue and allow access to the microphone.
3. Take a voice model training (say phrases for calibration).
4. In the application settings, enable the “OK, Google” option for hands-free management.

📌 Tethering to Xiaomi remote:

If you have a Google Assistant button on your remote (for example, on Xiaomi) TV A2), But it doesn't work:

1. Go to Settings. → Remote and accessories → Tune buttons.
2. Find the Google Assistant button and assign it the “Start Voice” action.
3. Reboot the remote (remove the batteries for 10 seconds).

🔹 Using a Smartphone as a Microphone:

If the TV’s built-in microphone does not recognize voice well, you can use a smartphone:

1. Install the Google Home app on your phone.
2. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. In Google Home, add a TV as a device.
4. Now voice commands from the smartphone will be transmitted to TV.

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For stable operation of Google Assistant on Xiaomi TV You need to disable Alice in the settings: Settings → Voice control → Alice. → Otherwise, there may be a conflict between the assistants.

6. Solving common problems

Even after successfully installing Google Assistant, users are faced with errors. Let's look at typical problems and solutions.

⚠️ If Google Assistant refuses to work after all manipulations, check it out:

• 🔹 Availability of firmware updates (Settings) → On TV. → Update of the PO).
• 🔹 Status of Google Play Services in Settings → Annexes → Google Play Services (must be included).
• 🔹 No conflicts with Alice (turn her off in voice control settings).

🔧 Resetting settings (if nothing helps):

In extreme cases, you can reset the TV to the factory settings:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Reset settings.
2. Select "Erase all data."
3. After the reboot, re-install Google Assistant from scratch.

Important: Reset will delete all installed apps and accounts. Google/Yandex.

7. Comparison of Alice and Google Assistant on Xiaomi TV

Before you finally switch to Google Assistant, it’s worth comparing the functionality of both assistants. In some scenarios, Alice may be more convenient.

🔹 When to leave Alice:

• 🏠 If you are actively using Yandex Smart Home (light bulbs, Xiaomi sockets often work better with Alice).
• 🛒 If you need voice purchases on Beru or Ozone.
• 🗣 If your accent is not recognized by Google Assistant.

🔹 When to choose the Google Assistant:

• 🎥 For easy management of YouTube, Netflix, Disney+.
• 🌍 For use in English or other languages (except Russian).
• 🏡 For integration with Google Home and Nest devices.

FAQ: Frequent questions