Where to find Yandex in Xiaomi TV: search, browser and services on Mi TV

Why Yandex is not on the menu of the Xiaomi TV – and how to fix it

You bought a Xiaomi Mi TV. TV And you want to use the usual services of Yandex — search, browser, weather or even Yandex.Ether, but do not find them in the list of applications? It's not a coincidence. MIUI TV (In China, where Google and Mi Home are prioritized, Yandex is not preinstalled here, but that doesn't mean it can't be added.

In this article, we will discuss all ways to install Yandex services on Xiaomi TVs (including Mi models). TV 4S/5X/6, Redmi Smart TV, Mi TV Q1/Q2 You'll find out:

• 🔍 How to find hidden settings for installing third-party applications
• 🌐 How to install Yandex.Browser through Google Play or manually
• 📺 How to add Yandex.Search to the main screen
• ⚙️ Why some services (such as Yandex.Music) may not work
• 🔄 What to do if Yandex disappeared from the menu after the update

Important: instructions are relevant for Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV (9.0 and later if you have a Linux model (e.g. Mi). TV Stick or older Mi Box versions, some of the techniques may not work – we’ll mention that too.

Method 1: Install Yandex.Browser via Google Play

The easiest way to access all of Yandex’s services is to install an official browser that supports voice search, synchronization with a Yandex account, and even Yandex.Ether for watching TV channels.

Instructions:

1. Turn on the TV and go to the Apps section (or Apps in global firmware).
2. Find the Google Play Store icon (if not, see the section on no Play Market).
3. In the search bar, enter Yandex.Browser for Android TV Choose the official application from Yandex LLC.
4. Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.

Once installed, the browser will appear in the list of applications, to fix it on the main screen:

1. Press the button. OK on the remote on the browser icon.
2. In the menu that appears, select Secure on the main screen.

Check your internet connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)

Update the TV firmware to the latest version

Make sure that settings are allowed from unknown sources (if you use them). APK)

Free space on the TV – at least 200 MB-->

Challenges and solutions:

• 🚫 Browser not installed: Check if there is enough space on the TV. Remove unnecessary apps in Settings → Annexes.
• 🔄 Browser crashes when you start: Update it via Google Play or reinstall it.
• 🔊 No sound in Yandex.Ether: Go to Settings → Sound and select. HDMI ARC or Optical as a source.

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If Yandex.Browser brakes, clean its cache: Settings → Annexes → Yandex.Browser → Clear the cache. This will help if the pages load too long.

Method 2: Manual installation APK-file (if there is no Google Play)

Some Xiaomi models (especially the Chinese versions or after a reset) may not have a Google Play Store. APK-It's safe if you only download files from official sources.

Step-by-step:

1. Download. APK-Yandex.Browser file for Android TV - To a computer or phone: browser.yandex.ru/tv.
2. Copy the file to USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32).
3. Connect the flash drive to the Xiaomi TV (in port) USB 2.0 or USB 3.0).
4. Open File Manager (or Explorer) on your TV and find the downloaded file. APK.
5. If you try to install, you will see a warning about blocking unknown sources. → Security → Unknown sources and allow installation for File Manager.
6. Go back to the file and click Install.

Important: If the TV gives an error "App is not compatible with the device", download the version APK Android TV 9.0+ (off-shoot!).

Method 3: Add Yandex.Search to the main screen

If you want a Yandex search bar, not a browser, for quick access to videos, weather or news, you can add it through widgets.

1. Install Yandex.Browser (see the methods above).
2. Open it and log in to your Yandex account (if necessary).
3. Return to the main screen of the TV and press the button. OK remotely.
4. In the menu, select Add a widget. → Yandex.Search (if not, update your browser).

Now the search bar will be displayed on the home screen. You can:

• 🔍 Search YouTube and Movie Search videos directly from the line
• 🌤️ See the weather and currency rates without opening the browser
• 📺 Quickly switch to Yandex.Ether (if supported)

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The Yandex.Search widget works only when Yandex.Browser is installed. If you delete the browser, the widget will also disappear.

Method 4: Use of Yandex.Ether and other services

Yandex.Ether is a service for watching terrestrial TV over the Internet, and on Xiaomi TVs it can be launched in two ways:

1. Through Yandex.Browser: Open your browser and go to tv.yandex.ru. log in (if necessary) and select a channel. For convenience, add the site to Bookmarks (button) ★ browser-wise).

TV Center

• Install. TV Center from Google Play.
• In the application settings, select Yandex.Ether as the channel source.

Other Yandex services (e.g. Yandex.Music or Yandex.Maps) on Android TV They're unstable. That's why they work:

• 🎵 Yandex.Music: The Official Android App TV No. You can use the web version in your browser, but it's not optimized for the remote.
• 🗺️ Yandex.Maps: Work only in the browser, but it is inconvenient to manage them from the remote – it is better to use a smartphone or tablet.
• 📧 Yandex.Mail: There is no official TV-Alternative: Web version in the browser.

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To view Yandex.Ether in high quality (1080p or 4K) Connect your TV to the Internet via an Ethernet cable, not Wi-Fi, and it will reduce delays and jerks.

Problems and mistakes: what to do if Yandex does not work

Even after installation, Yandex services can malfunction, and here are the most common problems and solutions:

If Yandex.Browser does not start at all:

1. Check if the antivirus is blocking it (for example, Mi Security in Chinese firmware).
2. Clear the cache and browser data in Settings → Annexes.
3. Install an older version APK (23.7.0 instead of 23.10.0).

What to do if you are on Xiaomi TV No, no, no. Google Play.

Some Xiaomi models (especially Chinese or custom firmware) may not have a Google Play Store. This is not a sentence — it can be installed manually.

Instructions:

1. Download 4. APK-Google Account Manager Google Services Framework Google Play Services Google Play Store

orderly

Google Account Manager

Settings → Reboot

Google Play

Attention: on televisions with MIUI TV (Chinese versions) may require unlocking the bootloader or installing global firmware!

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If the apps don’t download after installing Google Play, check the date and time on your TV: Settings → Date and time → Autodetermination: Incorrect settings can block access to Google services.

Alternative methods: Smart-set-top boxes and mirroring

If none of these methods worked, consider alternatives:

• 📦 Smart console (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box S or NVIDIA Shield: Connects to the TV through HDMI. Has a full Google Play with support for all applications of Yandex.The cost: from 3000 to 10 000 rubles.
• 🔄 Screen mirroring (from phone or PC): On Android: use Google Cast or Miracast. On iPhone: AirPlay (Apple required) TV On Windows: Projecting onto this computer (Win)+P).
• 🖥️ Connecting PC to TV: Through HDMI or USB-C (Use the TV as a monitor and open Yandex services in your PC browser.

The advantage of the console is that it doesn't depend on the firmware of the TV and will always support the latest versions of the application, minus the additional costs and extra wire.

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If your Xiaomi TV is older than 2018 and doesn’t support Android 9.0+, Smart-Site is the only reliable way to use Yandex services.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Yandex on Xiaomi TV