Google Assistant on Xiaomi TV: how to turn on and configure voice control

Voice control of TV through Google Assistant makes watching movies and TV shows convenient and modern. Owners of Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV 4/4A/4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2/P1) often face the question: how to activate this feature if it does not work out of the box? Unlike smartphones, where the Assistant is included in two clicks, on set-top boxes and Smart TV from Xiaomi, the process can vary depending on the firmware version and region.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways Google Assistant can be enabled, from standard settings to manual activation via ADB (for advanced users), and why it might not be on the menu, how to update the firmware to appear, and what alternative voice control methods exist. If your TV doesn’t officially support Assistant, don’t be too upset: there’s a solution at the end of this article for such cases.

Checking the compatibility of your Xiaomi TV with Google Assistant

Not all Xiaomi Mi TV models support Google Assistant at the firmware level, and the feature is officially available on the following series:

• 📺 Mi TV 5/5X/5 Pro (2020–2023 d.) – full support with microphone in the remote
• 📺 Mi TV Q1/Q2/Q1E/Q2E (QLED-Models – Assistant built into the system
• 📺 Mi TV P1/P1E (2021–2026 d.) – voice control via remote or external microphone
• 📺 Mi TV 4S (2021 model – limited support (requires an update)

If your TV is older than 2019 (e.g. Mi TV 4A 32" or Mi TV 4 55"), it's likely that Assistant is not in the firmware, but there are workarounds, which we'll discuss in the section on alternative methods.

To find out if your model supports voice assistant:

1. Open the Settings. → On TV.
2. Check the Android TV version (should be at least 9.0).
3. If you have a Voice Search or Google Assistant section on the menu, the feature is available.

⚠️ Note: On TVs for the Chinese market (Mi) TV firmware CN) Google Assistant is blocked, and activation will require a region change or global firmware installation.

The standard way to include Google Assistant

If your Xiaomi TV supports the feature, you can turn it on through the settings menu.

1. Take the remote and press the Settings button (cog).
2. Go to Accounts and Security section.
3. Select Google and log in to your account (if not authorized).
4. Go back to the main settings menu and open Voice Search or Google Assistant.
5. Activate the switch to Turn on Google Assistant.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions for setting up your voice (language selection, recognition training).

Once activated, you can use voice commands by holding the Microphone button on the remote (if any) or saying “OK, Google” (if the hot word is supported).

Connect your TV to the Internet (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)

Update the firmware to the latest version

Sign in to your Google TV account

Check the microphone in the remote (if any)

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If the menu does not have a Google Assistant section, but the TV is compatible, try updating the firmware (more on this in the next section).

Update firmware for the appearance of Google Assistant

On many Xiaomi TVs, the voice assistant function only appears after the system update. For example, on Mi TV 4S 2020, the assistant was added to the firmware MIUI TV 2.0.60+.

1. Open Settings → About TV → Update system.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If a new version is available, download it and install it.

If the automatic update does not work:

• 🔄 Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi Support website.
• 📁 Save the file to the flash drive in format FAT32.
• 🔌 Connect the flash drive to the TV and update via Settings → Update → Local Update.

⚠️ Warning: When manually updating, do not turn off the TV or remove the flash drive until the process is complete. Interruption can lead to a device blink (inoperability.

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If the Assistant doesn’t show up after the Google update, try resetting your TV to factory settings (Settings → Preferences → Reset).

Google Assistant Activation via ADB (for Advanced)

If standard methods have failed and the TV is compatible, you can try turning on the Assistant via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires a PC and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on TV: Settings → About TV → Software Version (click 7 times in a row) Settings → Additional → Developer Options → USB Debugging (enable)
2. Connect your TV to your PC via USB (use the USB 3.0 port on your TV).
3. Download ADB Tools and open the command line in the file folder.
4. Enter the commands in order: adb devices adb shell settings put secure voice_interaction_service com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/.voiceinteractor.VoiceInteractionService settings put secure assistant com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/.SearchActivity
5. Restart the TV: adb reboot.

After the reboot, the Google Assistant section should appear on the menu, and if not, check if your model supports this feature at iron level (see the compatibility section).

Setting up voice and commands for Xiaomi TV

Once you successfully activate Google Assistant, you need to customize it to your needs, and here are the basic parameters that you can change:

• 🎤 Language and Voice: Go to Settings → Google Assistant → Voice settings and select the language (Russian, English, German, etc. available.).
• 🔊 Hot Word: Turn on the “OK Google” option to activate the assistant without the remote.
• 📋 Personal Results: Allow calendar, contacts and mail for advanced features.
• 🔄 Voice Learning: Get a Training in Settings → Voice Match to improve recognition.

Examples of voice commands for Xiaomi TV:

• “OK, Google, turn on Netflix” – launch of the app.
• "Put on pause" is playback control.
• "Revenge volume by 20%" - adjust the sound.
• Find the Comedy of 2023 – Content Search
• "Switch off the TV in 30 minutes" is a sleep timer.

On Xiaomi TVs with a microphone in the remote (for example, Mi TV 5 Pro), voice commands work even when the TV is turned off – just say “OK, Google” next to the remote.

Solving problems with Google Assistant on Xiaomi TV

If the assistant is not working or makes mistakes, check the following points:

If nothing helps, try:

1. Reset the TV settings to factory.
2. Install an alternative launcher (such as an ATV Launcher) through ADB.
3. Contact Xiaomi with the model and firmware version.

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On TVs with firmware for the Chinese market (CN ROM) Google Assistant is locked at the system level, and the only way to activate it is to install global firmware. ROM) via Fastboot.

Alternative ways to control the voice Xiaomi TV

If your TV doesn’t support Google Assistant, there are a few workarounds:

• 📱 Google Assistant on Smartphone: Install the Google Home app on your phone, connect your TV to the same Wi-Fi network, and control your voice via your smartphone.
• 🎤 Outside USB-Microphone: Connect the microphone to the port USB on TV and use third-party apps (e.g. Voice Search for) TV).
• 🔌 Smart speaker: Connect Google Nest Mini or Yandex Station to your TV via HDMI-CEC or Chromecast.
• 🖥️ Microphone Remote: Buy a universal voice-controlled remote (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Remote Pro).

To manage through Google Home:

1. Install the application on your smartphone.
2. Add the TV to the list of devices (Add → Set up the device).
3. Say, "OK, Google, turn on Xiaomi TV."

These methods are less convenient than the built-in Assistant, but allow voice control even on older models.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Google Assistant on Xiaomi TV