How to Include Alice on Xiaomi: 3 Proven Ways + fixing

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex has long ceased to be exclusive to devices on pure Android or branded gadgets Yandex. owners of Xiaomi smartphones (including models Redmi, POCO And Black Shark can also take advantage of all the benefits of voice control, from running apps to controlling a smart home. MIUI It has nuances that often put users at a dead end.

In this article, we’ll break down three official ways to enable Alice on any Xiaomi device (including Mi TVs). TV We will also tell you how to avoid common mistakes such as the absence of an activation button in the settings or a conflict with the built-in Google Assistant. MIUI 14 and newer – their interface is markedly different from previous versions.

If you tried to turn Alice on through Settings → Apps, but it didn't work out -- don't rush to reset your phone to factory settings, and it's probably because there's no Yandex keys or the account's incorrect linking, and we've mapped out every step of the way so that even a beginner can do it without asking too many questions.

1.Preparation of the device: what to do before turning Alice on

Before you activate the voice assistant, make sure your Xiaomi device meets the minimum requirements.Alice is officially supported on smartphones with:

• 📱 Version MIUI at least 12.5 (recommended for stable operation) MIUI 14+)
• 🤖 Android from 9.0 Pie and higher (on Android 8.1 and below Alice will not work)
• 🌍 Russia or Belarus (other countries may restrict access to Alice)
• 📶 Internet – stable connection to Wi-Fi or mobile network (3G/4G/5G)

If your smartphone meets these criteria, but Alice still doesn’t turn on, check out the following points:

Update MIUI Outdated firmware or versions of Yandex services often cause failures:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Update MIUI
2. Click Check Updates and install the latest version (if available)
3. Update the Yandex, Yandex.Luncher and Yandex.Browser apps via Google Play

System language: Alice works only in the selected language of the interface Russian (Russia).

1. Open Settings → Additional → Language and input
2. Select Russian (Russia) in the list of languages
3. Reset the device

2. Method 1: Inclusion of Alice via Yandex.Luncher

The most reliable activation method is using a proprietary launcher from Yandex, which automatically integrates Alice into the system and adds a widget for a quick call.+, POCO F5 Xiaomi 13T.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Yandex.Luncher from Google Play
2. Launch the application and follow the customization wizard (select a theme, allow data access)
3. On the main screen swipe to the right - the panel with Alice's widget will open.
4. Click on the microphone icon or say Hello Alice
5. Sign in to your Yandex account (if not authorized)

If after installing the launcher, Alice does not respond:

• 🔄 Reset the device
• 📱 Make sure that Yandex.Luncher is set as the default launcher (Settings) → Annexes → By default. → Launcher)
• 🎤 Check the permissions for the microphone (Settings) → Annexes → Yandex → Permits → Microphone)

Install Yandex.Luncher|Make it a default launcher|Allow access to the microphone|Log in to Yandex.account|Reboot your smartphone-->

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Maximum system integration (widget on the home screen)
• ✅ Possibility of voice control of applications
• ✅ Support for Smart Home Teams (Mi Home)

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Changes the standard interface MIUI (Not everyone likes the design of Yandex.Luncher)
• ❌ It can be in conflict with Google Assistant (if activated)

Method 2: Activation through Yandex application

If you don’t want to install Yandex.Luncher, you can turn Alice on directly through the official Yandex app.This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones with Android 9.+, But it requires manual widget customization.

Instructions:

1. Install or update the Yandex app from Google Play
2. Open the application and log in to your account.
3. Click on the profile icon (in the upper right corner) → Settings → Alice.
4. Activate the switch to voice assistant Alice
5. Return to the home screen and add the Yandex widget with Alice: Long tap on the free screen space → Find the widget Yandex.Search (4×1 or 4×2) Drag it to the main screen.

Important: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 10C or POCO M5) Alice's widget may not appear in the list, in which case use voice search through the microphone icon in the Yandex search bar.

Setting up the voice call:

To make Alice respond to the phrase Hello, Alice:

1. Open the Settings. → Annexes → Yandex → Permits
2. Enable Permanent Notification (needed to work in the background)
3. Return to Alice Settings and activate Voice Notifications and Voice Input

4. Method 3: Including Alice on the Mi TV and smart devices Xiaomi

Alice is available not only on smartphones, but also on Xiaomi Mi TVs. TV (series A2, P1, Q2 And newer, as well as smart speakers Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker. the activation procedure is different from the mobile version.

For Mi. TV (Android TV):

1. Make sure your TV is connected to the Internet and updated to the latest PatchWall version.
2. Open the Settings. → Accounts and security → Accounts
3. Select Add Add an Account → Yandex and log in.
4. Go back to the main menu and find the Yandex app (if it is not available, install it from Google Play).
5. Launch the app and activate Alice in the settings (similar to the mobile version)

For Xiaomi's smart speakers:

1. Connect the column to the Mi Home app
2. Go to the Device Settings → Voice assistant
3. Choose Yandex Alice and log in.
4. Say hello, Alice for the check-up.

Error 3: Conflict with Google Assistant

If both assistants are activated on your Xiaomi, they can interfere with each other to disable the Google Assistant:

1. Open the Settings. → Google → Settings for Google apps
2. Select Search, Assistant and Voice Entering → Google Assistant
3. Turn off the Google Assistant switch

Mistake 4: Alice doesn't run a smart home

⚠️ Note: To work with Mi Home devices (lamps, sockets, robot vacuum cleaners), Alice must be tied to the same Yandex account as in the Yandex.Smart Home application:

1. Open Yandex.Smart Home and check the list of devices
2. Make sure that Mi Home and Yandex.Smart Home are synchronized
3. Reboot the router and smart devices

6.Alice's additional features on Xiaomi

Once activated successfully, Alice can not only answer questions, but also perform complex tasks, and here are some useful features that many people are unaware of:

Managing system settings:

• 🔦 "Alice, turn on the flashlight – activates the flashlight (powered by Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ newer)
• 📵 "Alice, turn on flight mode" - turns the phone into "On the plane" mode"
• 🔋 "Alice, show the battery power, says the current percentage of charge.

Working with applications:

• 📷 "Alice, take a selfie, opens the camera in selfie mode
• 🎵 "Alice, turn on music from Yandex.Music" - launches a random track
• 📧 "Alice, check your mail, says new emails from Yandex.

Smart Home and Xiaomi:

• 💡 "Alice, turn on the lights in the hall - controls the Yeelight or Mi lamps LED
• 🤖 "Alice, start the vacuum cleaner, the robot vacuum cleaner Mi Robot Vacuum is included.
• ☀️ "Alice, Open the Curtains – Works with Mi Smart Curtains

Hidden commands for experienced users:

Alice, turn on the developer mode.


Alice, show me the system.




Alice, run a microphone test.

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Alice on Xiaomi can perform up to 50+ system instructions, but for iron work (e.g., including the inclusion of NFC) Root rights are required.

7.Comparing Alice with other assistants on Xiaomi

You can use several voice assistants on Xiaomi devices, and compare their capabilities:

When to choose Alice:

• 🌍 If you are actively using Yandex services (Mail, Music, Maps)
• 🏠 To manage a smart home based on Mi Home and Yandex IoT
• 🗣 If your primary language is Russian

When to choose Google Assistant:

• 🌐 To work with international services (Gmail, Google Maps)
• 📅 For integration with Google Calendar and Keep
• 🎵 To manage YouTube Music and Spotify

FAQ: Frequent questions about Alice on Xiaomi