How to set up Alice on the phone Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: full instructions with a photo

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but many users do not know that it can be made even smarter with the help of voice assistant Alice from Yandex. Unlike the standard Google Assistant, Alice is better adapted for Russian-speaking users, supports integration with Yandex.Music, Weather and even can control smart devices through Yandex.Station.

In this article, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring Alice on the Redmi Note 10, including solving typical problems (such as why the assistant isn’t responding to voice commands). We’ll also tell you how to make Alice the default assistant instead of Google Assistant and what hidden features are only available on Xiaomi via Google Assistant. MIUI.

Important: the setup procedure may vary slightly depending on the version MIUI (for example, MIUI 12.5 vs MIUI 14), but the basic steps remain the same. If you have a different Redmi model (like the Note 10 Pro or Note 11), the instruction will fit with minimal adjustments.

1.Preparing the phone before Alice's installation

Before you install Yandex with Alice, make sure your Redmi Note 10 is ready to work with the voice assistant.

• 📱 Update. MIUI to the latest version: go to Settings → The phone. → System update: Alice may not work properly on outdated firmware (especially below). MIUI 12).
• 🔊 Check the microphone: run a voice recorder or make a voice recording on WhatsApp to make sure the microphone is working. On the Redmi Note 10, it is located at the bottom of the case.
• 🌐 Connect to the Internet: Alice requires a stable connection (Wi-Fi or mobile Internet.
• 🔒 Allow installation from unknown sources (if downloaded) APK Not from Google Play: Settings → Annexes → Special rights → Installation of unknown applications.

If you have previously used Google Assistant, you don’t have to delete it – Alice can work in parallel, but for convenience, it’s better to turn off the automatic start of Google Assistant on the Home button (more on this in section 5).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note 10 firmware (especially global versions) may not support Russian in system settings, in which case, before installing Alice, switch the interface language to Russian in Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input.

2. Installation of the Yandex application with Alice

The official Yandex app with Alice built-in is available on Google Play, but there are nuances to the Redmi Note 10.

Method 1: Installation from Google Play (recommended)

1. Open Google Play Store and find the application "Yandex" (developer - OOO "Yandex").
2. Click "Install" and wait for the download to be completed.
3. After installation, open the application and perform the initial setting (login to Yandex account or create a new one).

Method 2: Installation APK-File (if Play Store is not available)

If you don’t have access to Google Play (for example, on Chinese firmware), download it. APK from the official Yandex website:

1. Go to the page. mobile.yandex.ru/alice smartphone.
2. Download the file. Yandex.apk (version should not be lower than 23.0 steady-work).
3. After downloading, open the file and allow installation by following the system prompts.

When you first start, the application will request permissions:

• 🎤 Access to the microphone is mandatory for voice commands.
• 📍 Access to geolocation – necessary for accurate answers to questions about the weather, traffic jams and nearby establishments.
• 📁 Access to files – so Alice can open documents or music on request.

⚠️ Warning: If Alice doesn’t respond to voice commands after installation, check if she is blocking access to the microphone. MIUI Optimization. Go to Settings for that. → Annexes → Application management → Yandex → Permissions and enable all necessary options.

Allow access to the microphone|Insert geolocation|Update the Yandex application to the latest version|Checking a stable Internet connection-->

3.Setting up Alice's voice control

For Alice to respond to voice commands (like "Hello Alice"), you need to set up voice launch. On the Redmi Note 10, it's done like this:

1. Open the Yandex app and go to the Alice section (the microphone icon at the bottom of the screen).
2. Click on Settings (cog in the upper right corner) and select Voice Assistant.
3. Activate the "Speak Answers" and "Listen to 'Hello Alice'" switches.
4. Take voice training: Alice will ask you to say a few phrases to better recognize your speech.

After setting up, check the assistant's work:

• 🗣️ Say, "Hi Alice" - an animation of the audition should appear.
• 🎵 Ask: “Put music on” – Alice will open Yandex.Music.
• 🌡️ Ask the question, “What’s the weather like tomorrow.

If Alice doesn't respond to the phrase "Hi Alice," try:

• Reboot the phone.
• Disable battery optimization for Yandex application in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Yandex → Battery.
• Check if another app (such as Clean Master or Security) is blocking access to the microphone.

4. Integration of Alice with MIUI: latent

On the Redmi Note 10, Alice can be integrated deeper into the system than on other Android smartphones. Here are hidden features that only work on Xiaomi:

1.Fast launch of Alice from the power button

You can call Alice to double press the power button:

1. Go to Settings → Buttons and gestures → Power button.
2. Select Double Press and specify the Yandex app.

2.Manage system functions through Alice

Alice on. MIUI can execute commands that normally require manual input:

• 🔦 "Turn on the flashlight" - Alice activates the flashlight without opening the notification panel.
• 🔕 "Turn on the mode "Do not disturb" - the assistant will transfer the phone to silent mode.
• 📶 "Turn on mobile internet – useful if data is disabled.

Voice control of the camera

You can take photos and videos with Alice in voice:

• 📸 "Take a selfie, the front camera will open and take a picture in 3 seconds.
• 🎥 "Shoot the video, the recording will begin with the main camera.

To work these functions, Alice must first be allowed access to the camera in the application settings.

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If Alice doesn’t follow system commands (for example, doesn’t turn on a flashlight), try turning off the system. MIUI Optimization for Yandex. To do this, enter the code ##4636## in the dialer, select Phone Information and turn off the option. MIUI Optimization. After the reboot, the functions should work.

5. Replacing Google Assistant with Alice by default

The default voice assistant on Redmi Note 10 is Google Assistant, which is run by holding the Home button or by "OK, Google." To make Alice the primary assistant, follow the following steps:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Default Applications → Assistant and Voice Input.
2. Select "Help" and specify the Yandex application.
3. Return to the settings and select "Voice input", then also specify Yandex.

Now, when you hold the Home button, Alice will start instead of Google Assistant.

• ⚠️ Not all versions. MIUI If you don't have an option, use the voice command "Hi Alice".
• ⚠️ Some features (like in-app contextual search) may work worse because Alice is not integrated into Android at the system level.

If you want to disable Google Assistant completely, do the following:

1. Open the Google app.
2. Go to Settings. → Google Assistant → General.
3. Turn off the Google Assistant option.

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Even after changing the default assistant, Google Assistant can run in some apps (like Google Maps or Chrome), which is because these services are tightly tied to Google’s ecosystem.

6. Solving Typical Alice Issues on Redmi Note 10

Redmi Note 10 users often face a number of problems when working with Alice, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

Problem 1: Alice doesn't respond to her voice

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔇 Microphone is locked: check permissions in Settings → Annexes → Yandex → Permits.
• 🔋 Energy saving: disable battery optimization for Yandex (see section 3).
• 🎧 Headphones connected: Alice may not hear her voice if the headphone microphone is used by default.

Problem 2: Alice is slowing down or flying off

What to do:

• 🗑️ Clear the cache: Settings → Annexes → Yandex → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Reinstall the application: delete Yandex and install again.
• 📱 Update. MIUI: Older firmware may conflict with the latest versions of Alice.

Problem 3: Alice doesn't understand commands in Russian

If the assistant answers in English or does not recognize Russian speech:

1. Open Alice's settings and check the assistant's language (must be Russian).
2. Make sure that the system language of the phone is also Russian (Settings) → Additionally. → Language and input).
3. Restart the Yandex app.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note 10 with global firmware (MIUI Global) regional settings are sometimes confused, which can cause Alice to use servers abroad, which leads to delays in responses. To fix, select Russia region in Yandex settings.

7. Advanced Settings: Alice and the Smart Home

If you have smart devices (such as Xiaomi Mi Home, Yandex.Station or Redmond), you can configure Alice as a central control panel.

1. Connection to Yandex.Station

If you have a Yandex.Station or Yandex.Module, Alice on the phone can control them:

1. Make sure that the phone and station are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the Yandex app and go to the Smart Home.
3. Click "Add device" and follow the instructions.

2.Manage Xiaomi devices via Alice

Alice supports integration with Mi Home, but you need to:

1. In the Mi Home app, go to Profile → Settings → Yandex Smart House.
2. Log in through Yandex account and allow access.
3. Now Alice will be able to turn on / off Xiaomi lamps, robot vacuum cleaners and other devices.

Examples of voice commands for a smart home:

• 💡 "Alice, turn on the light in the living room" (if connected smart lamp).
• 🧹 "Alice, run the vacuum cleaner (for Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum).
• 🌡️ "Alice, show the temperature in the nursery" (if you have an Aqara sensor).

For stable operation of a smart home through Alice, it is recommended:

• Use a router with 5 GHz support (on the Redmi Note 10, this reduces latency).
• Disable the power saving mode for Mi Home and Yandex applications.
• Update the firmware of smart devices to the latest versions.

8.Optimizing Alice's work to save battery

Alice, like any voice assistant, is running out of battery power, especially if you're constantly listening to "Hi Alice." On the Redmi Note 10 with a 5,000 mAh battery, it's not critical, but you can optimize your consumption:

Ways to reduce battery consumption:

• 🔋 Turn off background listening: in Alice’s settings, deactivate the “Listen to ‘Hi Alice’” option and manually launch the assistant.
• 📵 Restrict geolocation: Allow location access only while using the app.
• 🔄 Update the application: new versions of Yandex optimized energy consumption.

Set up exceptions for MIUI

So that Alice worked stably, but did not discharge the phone:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Yandex → Battery.
2. Choose No Limits (this will prevent Alice from being accidentally shut down by the system).
3. In AutoRun, turn on the option for Yandex.

If you notice that Alice is severely draining the battery, check the consumption statistics in Settings. → Battery → Battery use. Normal expense for Alice — 2-5% day-to-day with active use.

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On Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 with Snapdragon 678 processor Alice works stably even in the background, but if you notice lags, try to disable animations in Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities → Delete the animations, it'll speed up the assistant's response.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up Alice on Redmi Note 10