How to find and turn Alice on Xiaomi Redmi phone: all ways

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex has long been an integral part of the smartphone ecosystem, but owners of Xiaomi Redmi phones often face the problem: where to look for it? MIUI It's not always like Alice is out of the box, because it's because of pre-installed services, regional settings, even versions of the operating system.

Some users mistakenly believe that Alice is not available on Redmi at all, but it is not. the Assistant can be installed manually, enabled through settings or integrated into the system using third-party applications. In this article, all the current ways to find, activate and customize Alice on your Xiaomi, including hidden chips for models with a high-end design. MIUI 12–14.

Why isn't Alice on Redmi's phone menu?

On most Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (especially in the budget series Redmi Note, Redmi A or POCO) The default voice assistant is Google Assistant or Mi. AI Assistant (in Chinese firmware) Alice from Yandex is not included in the standard set MIUI, so:

• 📦 Regional restrictions: Xiaomi optimizes firmware for specific markets MIUI (for example, MIUI Global) Alice is absent, while in Russian - can be pre-installed.
• 🤖 Google Competing: Google-enabled phones use Google Assistant by default, which cannot be completely replaced without root rights.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI: In the firmware older MIUI 12.5 Support for third-party assistants is limited. 9A s MIUI 12 Alice will have to be set separately.

Also, after resetting or updating the system, Alice may "disappear" from the quick access, even if it was installed earlier. MIUI Resets application rights and voice control settings.

⚠️ Note: If your Redmi is purchased abroad (e.g., the India or China version), Alice will not work even after installation due to lack of Russian language support in system services. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

Method 1: Finding Alice in Standard Apps MIUI

Before you install anything further, check to see if Alice is hidden in the system tools.In some firmware, it is integrated but does not appear on the home screen.

Open a search by phone (swipe down the home screen and type in the search bar "Alice" or "Yandex"). If the assistant is preinstalled, you will see:

• 🔍 Yandex with Alice – a full-fledged application with voice control.
• 🎤 Alice widget – can be hidden in the widget section (hold your finger on the home screen) → Widgets).
• ⚙️ Settings of the voice assistant - in Settings → Additionally. → Voice assistant (not available on all models).

If the search didn’t yield results, try calling Alice with a voice command:

1. Activate the phone screen.
2. Say, "OK, Yandex" or "Hi, Alice."
3. If the assistant responds, it's installed, but hidden. If not, move on to the next one.

Method 2: Installation of Yandex with Alice from official sources

If Alice isn't in the system, you can add her manually, and the most reliable way is to install the official Yandex app with a built-in assistant.

• 🌐 From Yandex's website: yandex.ru/mobile/alisa (Automatically determine the version of your phone).
• 📱 From Google Play: Yandex with Alice (requires Google services).
• 📦 Through APK: If Google Play is not available, download it. APK with APKCombo (select the latest stable version).

After installation:

1. Open the Yandex app and log in (or skip this step).
2. Click on the microphone icon in the search box or say "Hi Alice."
3. Allow access to microphone and contacts (if necessary).

⚠️ Note: On phones without Google services (e.g. Redmi for China), the Yandex app may not work smoothly. In this case, use the cloud version of Alice via your browser: open yandex.ru and click on the microphone in the search bar.

Make sure there is a free space on the phone (minimum 200 MB)

Enable installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Installation of Unknown Applications)

Update Google Services (if any)

Restart the phone after installation-->

Method 3: Set up Alice as the default assistant

So that Alice opens at the push of a button (like holding the button home long), she needs to be made the default assistant.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Default Applications → Assistant and Voice Input.
2. Select Yandex (or Yandex with Alice) from the list.
3. If Yandex is not on the list, click Other apps and find it manually.

On some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), this path may be different: → System and device → Additionally. → Voice assistant.

If you don't have the option at all, use a third-party app to link buttons, such as Button Mapper, which allows you to call Alice to:

• 🔘 Double press of the power button.
• 🔄 Retaining the volume reduction button.
• 📱 Screen gesture (for example, swipe from the corner).

Method 4: Integration of Alice through Widgets and Quick Commands

If you don’t want to change the default assistant but need quick access to Alice, use widgets and voice commands.

Adding Alice's widget to the main screen:

1. Hold your finger in the free seat of the main screen.
2. Select the Widgets → Find Yandex or Alice.
3. Drag the widget (such as "Search with Alice" or "Voice Assistant") onto the screen.

Setting up the voice call:

• 🎤 In the Yandex application go to Settings → Alice. → Voice activation.
• 🔊 Turn on the “OK, Yandex” option and train your assistant to recognize your voice.
• 📱 Allow auto-run Yandex in Settings → Annexes → Yandex → Auto-start (important for the MIUI!).

On Redmi phones with Snapdragon processor (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) Voice activation is more stable than on models with MediaTek (for example, Redmi). 10A), because of the microphone optimization.

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If Alice does not respond to voice commands, try disabling battery optimization for Yandex: Settings → Annexes → Yandex → Battery → No restrictions.

Method 5: Using Alice through third-party launchers

If the standard launcher MIUI If you don't allow Alice to be added to the quick access, install an alternative launcher:

• 🏠 Nova Launcher – allows you to assign gestures to call Alice (for example, swipe up).
• 🔍 Microsoft Launcher – has built-in support for voice assistants.
• 📱 Lawnchair - lightweight launcher with widget settings.

How to set up:

1. Install the selected launcher from Google Play.
2. Assign it to the default launcher (at the first start, an offer will appear).
3. In the launcher settings, find the Gestures or Voice Assistant section.
4. Select Yandex as a voice control application.

The advantage of this method is flexibility: you can assign Alice a call to:

• 🖱️ Double tap on the screen.
• 🔄 Swipe from the bottom edge.
• 🔘 Retention of the "Rear" button".

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 Some launchers may conflict with system gestures. If navigation buttons are missing after installing the launcher, return the standard launcher to Settings → Home screen.

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The launcher side is the only way to assign Alice to a hardware button (such as the Bixby button on some models) without root rights.

Method 6: Alice through Xiaomi smart devices

If your Redmi is connected to the Xiaomi ecosystem (e.g., via Mi Home), Alice can be used to manage the smart home.

1. Install the Mi Home app.
2. Connect your devices (lamps, sockets, speakers).
3. In the Yandex app, activate the skill “Xiaomi Smart Home” (in the Skills section).
4. Alice will now be able to turn on the lights, adjust the temperature, etc. on the command: "Alice, turn on the lights in the living room."

List of supported devices:

• 💡 Yeelight (smart lamps).
• 🔌 Mi Smart Plug (Sockets).
• 🌡️ Mi Temperature & Humidity Sensor.
• 🔊 Mi Smart Speaker (Columns with Alice).

Please note: this method requires that:

• All devices were connected to one Xiaomi account.
• The Mi Home app had access to the location and microphone.
• Alice was logged in to the same Yandex account as Mi Home.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after Alice's installation, Redmi users are faced with errors.

1.Alice does not respond to voice commands:

• 🔇 Check if the microphone is switched off in Settings → Confidentiality → Application authorizations → Microphone.
• 📵 Make sure the phone is not in "Do Not Disturb" mode".
• 🔄 Re-start the Yandex application.

2. the Yandex application leaves:

• 📲 Clear the app's cache in Settings → Annexes → Yandex → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Update the application to the latest version.
• 📱 If the problem remains, install it. APK elsewhere.

3.Alice doesn't understand commands for Xiaomi devices:

• 🔄 Reconnect Xiaomi account to Mi Home.
• 📋 Check if the “Xiaomi Smart Home” skill is enabled in Alice’s settings.
• 🌐 Make sure your phone and smart devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

4. Voice activation "OK, Yandex" does not work:

• 🔊 Retrain the voice profile in Alice's settings.
• 📵 Turn off battery savings for Yandex.
• 📱 Check if it's blocking. MIUI Auto-start the application (in Settings) → Annexes → Yandex → Auto-start).

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Nana MIUI 13/14 For stable operation of Alice, be sure to turn off the function "Memory Optimization" in the battery settings.

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