Voice control on Xiaomi TV: how to set up and use in 2026

Xiaomi voice-enabled TVs make watching movies and working with a smart home a convenient and intuitive process. Instead of finding a remote or navigating a menu, just say a command and the voice assistant will execute it in seconds. However, many users face difficulties in the first setup: the microphone does not respond, the commands are not recognized, the assistant answers in the wrong language.

In this article, we will analyze all the stages of working with voice control on Xiaomi. TV — From basic activation to advanced features like managing smart devices or creating custom scripts, we will focus on common errors (for example, why an assistant can ignore commands in Russian) and how to fix them. And for owners of models with Google Assistant or XiaoAI, we give a comparative table of the capabilities of each assistant.

Never mind, you have Mi. TV 4S, Mi TV Q2 or the flagship series Xiaomi OLED Vision – instructions will be suitable for most of the brand’s current TVs, the main thing is to make sure that your model supports voice control (see the list of compatible devices in the section below).

What Xiaomi TVs support voice control

Not all Xiaomi models TV They have built-in microphones or support voice assistants, and these are the key compatibility criteria:

• 📺 Models with built-in microphone: Mi TV Q1/Q2 75", Mi TV 6 OLED, Xiaomi TV A Pro, Redmi Smart TV X (2022–2026 These TVs have a physical microphone button on the remote or body.
• 🎤 Models without microphone, but with support for external devices: Mi TV 4A/4S (You can connect Xiaomi AI Speaker or remote with Mi Remote Pro microphone).
• 🤖 Support for voice assistants: XiaoAI (Chinese version, works on the Internet) MIUI TV) Google Assistant (International firmware, Android) TV/Google TV) Alice from Yandex (requires a separate device, for example, Yandex Station)

To check for voice control support on your model:

1. Open the Settings. → On TV. → Model.
2. Check the title with the compatibility table below.
3. If there is a button with a microphone icon in the remote (🎙️), Your TV is exactly supporting your function.

⚠️ Note: On TVs with Chinese firmware (MIUI TV) XiaoAI is installed by default, which does not understand Russian. To work in Russian, you will need to reflash the TV to the international version (Android). TV) Use Google Assistant through an external device.

Preparing the TV for voice control

Before the first setup, follow a few mandatory steps:

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If your TV doesn’t recognize voice commands, 90% of the time, there are three reasons for the problem:

1. Outdated firmware. Voice assistants are regularly updated — without the latest version of Google Assistant or XiaoAI software, it may not work properly. Update TV through Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
2. The wrong region. If you have China in the settings and you speak Russian, the assistant won't understand you. Change the region to Russia or Europe to Settings. → System system → Region.
3. No microphone, no built-in microphone (e.g. Mi) TV 4A) You will need an external device – a remote Mi Remote Pro or a Xiaomi column AI Speaker.

For models with Google Assistant, you will also need:

• 🔑 Link your Google account to your TV settings (Settings) → Accounts and entrance → Add an account).
• 📱 Install the Google Home app on your smartphone for remote assistant settings.

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How to turn on and configure voice control

The activation process depends on the type of assistant, and below are the step-by-step instructions for Google Assistant and XiaoAI.

Setting up Google Assistant (Android) TV/Google TV)

If your TV is running on Android TV Google TV (International firmware, follow these steps:

1. Press the microphone button on the remote (or say “OK Google” if the feature is activated).
2. In the window that appears, select Set up a voice assistant.
3. Sign in to your Google account (if you haven’t done so before).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen: Confirm permissions to access the microphone and location.
5. Take a brief training – say 2-3 test commands (e.g., “Turn on Netflix”).

After setting up Google Assistant, you will activate:

• 🎙️ By pressing the microphone button on the remote.
• 🗣️ By voice command “OK, Google” (if the Voice function is enabled in the assistant settings).

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If the TV doesn't respond to the "OK, Google" command, check the Voice settings in the Google app on your smartphone. Sometimes you need to retrain your voice.

XiaoAI setup (MIUI TV)

XiaoAI is Xiaomi's brand assistant, but it's focused on the Chinese market.

1. Press the microphone button on the remote or say “” (Xiao Ai Tungsue – “Student of Xiao Ai”).
2. In the assistant menu, select (Settings) → (Language).
3. Unfortunately, in 2026, XiaoAI will not officially support Russian, and to work in Russian, you will need to reflash the TV to the international version of the software or use Google Assistant.

If you want to use XiaoAI,

• 🇨🇳 Install the Chinese language interface ( → → ).
• 📱 Connect to Mi Account (Chinese version).
• 🔊 Use commands in Chinese or English (see the list of supported commands below).

⚠️ Warning: Flashing your TV to an international version of the software may result in a loss of warranty.If you are not sure about your skills, it is better to use an external device with Google Assistant (for example, Nest Mini).

The main voice commands for Xiaomi TV

Voice control supports hundreds of commands, from simple (“turn on the TV”) to complex (“find 2020 comedy with a rating above 8”). Below is a basic set of commands that run on most models.

Television control

• 📺 «Turn on the TV / Turn off the TV»
• 🔊 «Turn the volume up by 20%. – Turn off the sound»
• 🔍 «Find the channel Russia 1 / Switch to the next channel»
• 🎬 «Open Netflix / Launch YouTube»

Search for content

• 🎥 «Show the movies with Tom Cruise»
• 📺 «Find the series Game of Thrones on the Amediatheque»
• 🎵 «Play Blinding Lights by The Weeknd»
• 📅 «Show me the movies that came out this month»

Smart home (if you have Xiaomi devices connected)

• 💡 «Turn on the light in the living room (requires Xiaomi Mi Home)
• 🌡️ «What is the temperature in the nursery? (Mi Temperature Sensor)
• 🔒 «Close the curtains (for smart curtains Mi Smart Curtain)

The full list of commands depends on the firmware. To see all the options available, say:

"What do you know?"

or (for Google Assistant):

"Show all the teams."

Solving Voice Control Problems

If the TV doesn’t respond to voice commands, follow this algorithm.

1. Check the microphone: On models with a built-in microphone (e.g. Mi) TV Q2) Make sure it is not physically jammed (no Mute switch on the case). For external microphones (Mi Remote Pro remote) check the battery power.
2. Update: Go to Settings → On TV. → System Update: If the update is not available, try resetting the network settings (Settings) → Network → Reset).

Restart the TV.

• Turn off the power for 30 seconds, then turn it on again.
• To completely reset, hold the power button on the remote for 10 seconds.

To automate scenarios:

• 📱 Open the Mi Home app on your smartphone.
• Go to Automation. → Create a script.
• Add a condition (e.g., “When the TV turns on”) and an action (“Switch off the lights”).

An example of an advanced scenario:

Condition: Voice team "Mode of the cinema"




Action:




1. Turn off the main light (via Mi Smart Bulb)




2. Turn on the backlight behind the TV (Mi LED Strip)




3. Launch the Disney+ app




4. Set the volume to 60%

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To control smart devices via voice, the TV and they must be connected to one Mi Home account and be on the same Wi-Fi network.

XiaoAI vs Google Assistant: Which is better?

The choice between XiaoAI and Google Assistant depends on your tasks.

Conclusion:

• 🇷🇺 Google Assistant is the best for Russian-speaking users – it understands commands in Russian and is integrated with popular streaming services.

FAQ: Frequent questions about voice control