How to open Yandex Browser on Xiaomi TV: official and alternative ways

Why Xiaomi TV does not have Yandex Browser and how to install it

Xiaomi TVs on Android TV or Google TV out of the box offer a limited set of pre-installed browsers — usually Google Chrome or standard Android WebView. However, many users are accustomed to Yandex Browser because of its optimization for Russian-language content, built-in translator and convenient synchronization with Yandex account. The problem is that the manufacturer does not install this browser by default, and in the official Google Play app store on TV it may not be.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to run Yandex Browser on Xiaomi TV, including installation via alternative sources, the use of third-party launchers and even manual mouse connection for easy navigation. Particular attention will be paid to the Mi TV 4S/5X/6, Redmi Smart TV and flagships of the Xiaomi OLED Vision series, where the installation algorithms may differ.

If you have tried to install a browser before but have encountered errors such as “The app is incompatible with your device” or “I couldn’t download the APK” – do not close the page. Below you will find solutions to these problems, as well as instructions for setting up the remote control for comfortable surfing.

Method 1: Install Yandex Browser via Google Play on TV

The easiest method is to find a browser in the official store, but there are nuances here: on Xiaomi TVs, the version of Google Play is often stripped down, and not all apps appear in the search. Here's how to get around this limitation:

1. Open Google Play on your TV (the icon in the form of a color triangle).
2. In the search bar, enter Yandex Browser for Android TV (it is important to specify "for Android TV").
3. If the app is not located, try changing your account region to Russia in the Google profile settings.
4. Install your browser and run it through the All Apps menu.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Mi) TV 5 Pro) after installation, the browser may not appear on the home screen. To fix this, press the Home button on the remote → Choose Change the order → Find the Yandex Browser icon in the list and drag it to the visible area.

Change the Google account region to Russia

Clear the Google Play cache (Settings → Apps → Google Play → Clear the cache)

Connect your TV to the network via Ethernet (for stability)

Reboot the TV before installation-->

Method 2: Loading APK-File via Send Files to TV or USB

If the browser is not in Google Play, it can be installed manually by downloading APK-file from the official Yandex website or verified sources (for example, APKMirror:

• 📱 Smartphone or computer for download APK;
• 🔌 USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32) or Send Files application to TV;
• 🛠️ Unknown Sources option in TV security settings.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the current version of Yandex Browser for Android TV (not the usual mobile!) at the official link.
2. Transfer the YandexBrowserTV.apk file to a flash drive or send it to the TV via Send Files to TV (the app is available on Google Play).
3. On the TV, open the File Manager (or Downloads), find the APK and start the installation.
4. Once installed, resolve all memory and microphone access requests (if voice commands are needed).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models TV with a MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi Smart) TV X50) You may need to disconnect MIUI Optimization in the developer settings:

Settings → About TV → Assembly number (click 7 times)


Settings → Additional → For developers → Disable "Optimization MIUI"

Method 3: Use of alternative launchers (for advanced ones)

If the standard MIUI TV interface restricts the installation of applications, you can replace it with a third-party launcher, such as an ATV Launcher or HalLauncher.

• 🔍 See all installed applications, including hidden applications;
• 🎯 Quickly switch between browsers;
• 🖱️ Configure mouse control (if wireless is connected).

How to install an alternative launcher:

1. Download the launcher’s APK (such as ATV Launcher) to a flash drive or via Send Files to TV.
2. Install it by allowing installation from unknown sources.
3. Press the Home button on the remote → select a new launcher as the main one.
4. In the launcher menu, find Yandex Browser and fix it on the main screen.

💡 Useful tip: If after changing the launcher lost access to Google Play, return the standard interface in the settings of the Application → By default. → Launcher.

Through Google Play

Installation of APK from a flash drive

Use of an alternative launcher

Another way (I will write in the comments)-->

Setting up the remote for convenient browser management

The Yandex Browser interface on the TV is optimized for mouse control, but with the Xiaomi remote, you can customize comfortable navigation.

For voice-controlled models (such as the Xiaomi TV Q2 75), you can configure quick commands:

• 🎤 "Yandex, open YouTube";
• 🎤 "Find the weather in Yandex for tomorrow";
• 🎤 "Translate this page into Russian".

⚠️ Note: On remotes without a microphone (for example, in the basic sets of Redmi). TV A55) Voice commands won't work, so you can plug in an external microphone through the phone. USB Or use your smartphone as a remote control through the Mi Remote app.

Settings → Input devices → DU remote → Sensitivity of the cursor → Low

Solving common problems with Yandex Browser on Xiaomi TV

Even after successful installation, the browser may not work properly, and here are the typical errors and their solutions:

1.The browser does not open the video (YouTube, Rutube, OK)

The problem is due to the lack of support for Widevine DRM or an outdated version of Android System WebView.

• Update Android System WebView to Google Play
• Install DRM Info (an app from Google Play) and check the Widevine level – it should be L1.
• If L3 level, reset the TV settings to factory settings.

2. Low page loading speed

The culprits: bandwidth restriction in the background or DNS-The provider:

• Change the DNS to 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 77.88.8.8 (Yandex) in the network settings.
• Turn off “Traffic Optimization” in Settings → Network → Additional;
• Connect the TV to the router via Ethernet cable.

3. The sound in the browser is not working

It's common after a firmware update.

• Volume in the browser itself (the Volume button in the upper right corner);
• Settings of sound → Sound → Sound format (must be PCM);
• Turn off "Sound Improvement" in the settings of the TV.

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If after updating the firmware Xiaomi TV Yandex Browser stopped running, clear its cache and data in the settings of the application. This often solves the problem without reinstallation.

Alternatives to Yandex Browser for Xiaomi TV

If you can not install Yandex Browser, consider alternatives with similar functionality:

💡 Tip: If you need a browser solely for watching YouTube or Movie Search, install separate applications of these services - they work more stable and support gesture management from the remote.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Yandex Browser on Xiaomi TV