How to put Alice on Xiaomi: all the ways for phones and TV

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex has long ceased to be exclusive to Android One devices or company-owned gadgets. Today it can be installed on almost any Xiaomi device — whether it is a smartphone on MIUI, TV with Android TV or even a smart speaker. However, the integration process differs depending on the type of device and firmware version.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to install Alice on Xiaomi equipment in the future. 2026 From official methods through Google Play to manual installation APK for devices without Google services, we will pay special attention to the nuances of compatibility with the MIUI 14/15, Restrictions on Chinese firmware and workarounds for Mi TVs TV block-out.

If you've tried to add Alice before, but you've encountered errors like "Device not supported" or "No microphone access," you'll find solutions here, and for owners of Redmi and POCO with custom firmware, we've prepared a separate section with instructions for setting up ADB rights.

1. Does your Xiaomi device support Alice voice assistant?

Before installing, check three key parameters:

• 📱 Device type: Alice officially works on Xiaomi smartphones, tablets and set-top boxes with Android 6.0+. For smart watches (Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch) and speakers (Mi Smart Speaker) a separate Yandex Home app is required.
• 🌍 Firmware region: On Chinese versions MIUI (suffixed CN Alice will not be installed without changing the region to Russia or Global.
• 🔊 Microphone availability: Devices without built-in microphone (e.g. some Mi models) TV Sticks will require external connection USB-microphone.

The full list of compatible models can be found on Yandex's official website, but even if your model isn't there, the chances of a successful installation remain, as we'll discuss in the sections below.

2.Official installation of Alice on Xiaomi smartphones via Google Play

The easiest way is to download the Yandex app with Alice from Google Play Market. It is suitable for most Xiaomi smartphones on global or Russian firmware (MIUI EU/RU).

1. Open Google Play and find the Yandex app (developed by Yandex LLC).
2. Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.
3. After installation, launch the application and allow access to the microphone, geolocation and notifications.
4. Activate Alice with the voice command “Hello Alice” or by clicking on the microphone icon in the app.

Attention! On some POCO and Redmi models with MIUI Lite, the app may not appear in Google Play search, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

Check out the Android version (minimum 6.0)

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3.Install Alice on Xiaomi without Google Play (via APK)

If your device does not have Google services (for example, on Chinese firmware) MIUI CN), Google Play is blocking the installation, you can download it. APK-file directly from the official source.

Follow the instructions:

1. Download the latest version of APK from Yandex’s website (Download for Android section).
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Special Access Rights → Install Unknown Applications.
3. Select a browser (such as Mi Browser or Chrome) and allow installation from that source.
4. Open the downloaded file Yandex_search.apk and confirm installation.

Important: On Chinese firmware, you need to change the region of the device to Russia before installing via Settings → Additional → Region. Without this, Alice will not work even after installing the APK.

4. customize Alice on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV)

Installing Alice on a Mi TV or Redmi TV has its nuances due to the limitations of Android TV. The main problem is the lack of official support for voice assistants other than Google Assistant.

Method 1: Through the application "Yandex" for Android TV

1. Open Google Play on your TV and find the Yandex for Android TV app.
2. Install it and run it. In some cases, you'll need to plug it in. USB-Microphone (e.g. Xiaomi AIoT Microphone).
3. Activate Alice with your voice through a microphone remote or external device.

Method 2: Through smartphone emulation (for older models)

If your TV doesn’t support Android TV-Yandex version, you can use emulation:

1. Install an ATV Launcher or TV Launcher on your TV via Send Files to TV.
2. Download Alice’s APK for smartphones (see Section 3) and install it through the file manager.
3. Set up auto-start the application when you turn on the TV.

⚠️ On Xiaomi TVs with an Amlogic processor (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 32) Lags are possible when Alice is working through emulation, in which case we recommend using an external console (Mi Box S) with Alice pre-installed.

5. Solving Alice's Job Problems at Xiaomi

Even after a successful installation, Alice may not work properly, and let's look at the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

Error: "The device is not supported"

Reason: Inconsistency of the firmware region or lack of Google services.

Decision:

• 📌 Change the region to Russia in settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Region).
• 📌 Install Google Play Services via APKMirror (version for the game) ARM64).
• 📌 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI (through settings → The phone. → Updating the system).

Mistake: "No access to the microphone"

Reason: Blocking permissions by MIUI or conflict with other applications.

Decision:

• 🎤 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Yandex → Permits and enable access to the microphone.
• 🎤 Disable other voice assistants (Google Assistant, Mi) AI Assistant) in settings.
• 🎤 Reset permissions settings: Settings → Annexes → Resetting of application permits.

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If Alice doesn’t respond to the voice command “Hello Alice,” try retraining the voice model in the app settings. Open Yandex → Alice → Settings → Retrain your voice and repeat the phrase 3-5 times in a quiet environment.

Error: “Service is temporarily unavailable”

Reason: Internet connection problems or traffic blockage.

Decision:

• 🌐 Reconnect to Wi-Fi or mobile internet.
• 🌐 Turn it off. VPN Or a proxy (Alice doesn't work through most) VPN-service).
• 🌐 Check if Yandex traffic is blocked by your router or antivirus.

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On root-righted devices, the error “Device is not supported” can be avoided by editing the file /system/build.prop (the ro.product.locale line must contain ru-RU).

6. Installation of Alice on custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience)

If you use unofficial firmware on your Xiaomi (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the process of installing Alice is complicated by the lack of Google services or a modified kernel.

1. Make sure that the firmware has Open GAPPS (nano or pico packet) installed. If not, run them through TWRP.
2. Download Alice's APK from the official website.
3. Connect the device to your PC and execute the command to grant permissions: adb shell pm grant en.yandex.search android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO adb shell pm grant ru.yandex.search android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
4. Install the APK and restart the device.

⚠️ Attention! Some custom firmware Alice may not work due to lack of Google certification, in which case only the official firmware will help. MIUI or using Magisk to disguise as a certified device.

To verify the certification, execute the command:

adb shell dumpsys package | grep "com.google.android.gms"

If the output does not have the line "certified=true", Alice will not work without additional manipulation.

7. Alternative ways to use Alice on Xiaomi

If you can’t directly identify Alice, consider alternatives:

• 🔄 Smart speaker: Connect Yandex Station or Mi Smart Speaker to your phone via Yandex Home.Alice will manage Xiaomi devices on command.
• 🖥️ Web version: Use Alice via browser on yandex.ru/alice (You'll need a microphone).
• 📱 Home screen widget: Add Yandex widget with quick access to Alice (long tap on home screen) → Widgets).
• 🔌 Automation via Tasker: Set up Alice's launch by gesture or voice via Tasker + plugin.

For owners of Xiaomi Watch S3 or Mi Band 8 Pro, a voice assistant is available through the Yandex Home app, but the functionality is limited to basic commands (timers, weather, smart home management).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Alice on Xiaomi