Xiaomi TVs on Android TV or Google TV offer thousands of games, but not everyone knows how to install them. Unlike smartphones, there are nuances: manufacturer limitations, gamepad management features and compatibility issues. This article will help you understand how to download the game on a Xiaomi Mi TV 4/5, Redmi Smart TV or other models - from official methods to circumventing restrictions.
We will look at all the current ways: installation through Google Play, downloading APK-Use of alternative stores such as Mi Store or Aptoide TV, And we're going to focus on security, and why are some of these devices connected? APK-Files can block your TV on a firmware update and how to avoid it. If you want to play Genshin Impact, Minecraft or retro console emulators, here are some workable solutions.
1.Official way: install games via Google Play on Xiaomi TV
The most reliable and simple method is to download through the built-in Google Play Store, which is available on all Xiaomi TVs with Android. TV 9.0 and newer (models from 2019).However, not all games from the mobile version of the store are compatible with the mobile version of the store. TV-interface.
To find the right games:
- 🎮 Go to the Appendix section → Google Play on the home screen.
- 🔍 In the search box, enter the name of the game or select the category of the Game.
- 📥 Please note that the mark is optimized for TV — These games support control from the remote.
- 💾 Click Install and wait until the download is complete (the icon will appear in the menu My apps).
If the game is not in the search results, try:
- 🔄 Update Google Play Services through Settings → Annexes → Google Play Store → Update.
- 🌐 Use the web version of Google Play on your computer by selecting your Xiaomi TV in your device settings.
- 📶 Connect to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes regional restrictions block content).
⚠️ Attention: Some games (for example, PUBG Call of Duty: Mobile or Mobile does not officially support Android TV, Even if they can be installed, they can fail to launch or work with artifacts.
Installation APK-How to get around the limitations of Xiaomi
If the game is not available on Google Play, it can be installed via APK-However, Xiaomi TVs by default block installation from unknown sources to unlock this feature:
- Open Settings → Device → Special features → Security and limitations.
- Activate the Unknown Sources switch.
- In the application list, select File Manager or Browser (depending on where you install APK).
Now you can download and install APK.
- 📁 Download the file to USB-drive or directly through the TV browser (for example, from the APKPure website).
- 🖱️ Connect your mouse to your TV (via Bluetooth or USB) — It'll make navigation easier.
- 📂 Open the file manager, find it. APK and start the installation.
| SOURCE APK | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| APKPure | Large base of games, virus testing | Advertising, not all files are optimized for TV |
| APKMirror | Original APKs without modifications | No filter for compatibility with TV |
| Telegram channels (e.g, @androidtv_apk) | Up-to-date versions, compatibility reviews | Risk of running into malware |
⚠️ Attention: Installation APK from unverified sources could lead to a TV lock at the firmware update stage. Xiaomi scans the system for modified files and may ban further updates.
Download APK only from a verified source
Check the file for viruses through VirusTotal
Connect a mouse or keyboard
Allow installation from unknown sources
Make a backup copy of the TV settings-->
3. Alternative shops: Aptoide TV, Mi Store and others
If Google Play is not suitable and finding APKs manually is difficult, use third-party stores.The best options for Xiaomi TV:
- 📦 Aptoide TV — Google Play with an optimized interface for TVs. APK, supports Russian language.
- 🏠 Mi Store – Xiaomi’s branded store, but with a limited selection of games (mostly Chinese apps).
- 🎯 Aurora Store – an open client for Google Play, allows you to download games without a Google account (requires manual installation).
Instructions for Aptoide TV:
- Download APK from the official website.
- Install the file through the File Manager.
- Start Aptoide TV, log in to your account (or skip this step).
- In the Game section, select a category and install the desired application.
Aptoide TV has the advantage of having games that aren’t on Google Play, such as PPSSPP emulators (for PSP) or Dolphin (for GameCube), but beware: some apps may contain ads or request unnecessary permissions.
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Before installing a third-party store, check reviews on forums (such as 4PDA). Some versions of Aptoide contain malicious code.
4. Connecting a smartphone or PC to transfer games
If the TV doesn’t want to install APK directly, you can download the file via other devices:
Method 1: Transmission over a local area network (via FTP or Send Files to TV)
- 📱 Install the Send Files to app on your smartphone TV.
- 📺 On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Network → Send Files to TV and activate the reception.
- 🔗 Choose. APK-File on your phone and send it to the TV.
Method 2: Use of the USB-storage
- 💾 Copy. APK flash drive (format) FAT32).
- 📁 Put her on the hook. USB-television-port.
- 🔍 Open the File Manager → USB-device and start installation.
Method 3: ADB-Teams (for experienced users)
If the TV doesn’t see APK, you can install the game via ADB (Android Debug Bridge):
adb install path/to/file.apkFor this:
- Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About TV → Build Number (click 7 times, then return to Special Options).
- Connect the TV to your PC via USB and execute a command in Terminal or PowerShell.
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause a reset of the TV settings. APK (For example, modified Google services violate the license agreement of Xiaomi.
5. Optimizing games for control from the Xiaomi remote
Many Android TV games require a gamepad, but not all users are willing to buy additional accessories.
- 🎮 Bluetooth gamepad connectivity: Xiaomi TVs support Xbox, PlayStation and other controllers. → Devices → Add an accessory.
- 🖱️ Mouse. + Keyboard: It is more convenient to use strategies or simulators USB-Some games (such as Minecraft) require a keyboard to type text.
- 📺 Emulation of touch gestures: Applications like TV Mouse (set as Mouse) APK) convert the remote into touch commands.
If the game does not support the remote, try:
- 🔧 Enable the game settings mode TV Mode or Controller Support.
- 🔄 Use the Button Mapper app to reassign remote buttons.
- 🎯 Connect your smartphone as a gamepad via Unity Remote (for some emulators).
How to play mobile games without a gamepad?
6. Problem Solving: Why the Game Doesn't Install or Run
If you encounter errors when installing or launching the game, check the following points:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Error "Application not installed" | APK is designed for a different architecture (ARM/x86) | Download the version for arm64-v8a (most TV Xiaomi on ARM) |
| The game flies off at launch | Lack of memory or conflict with firmware | Clean the cache in Settings → Applications → [Game] → Memory |
| No sound in the game. | Conflict with HDMI-CEC settings | Turn off HDMI-CEC in Settings → Sound |
| The remote doesn't work on the game menu. | The game is not optimized for TV | Connect a mouse or gamepad |
If the game doesn't start anyway:
- 🔄 Restart the TV (hold the power button on the remote for 5 seconds).
- 📥 Update the TV firmware through Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
- 🗑️ Remove conflicting apps (such as other emulators or modified Google services).
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Before installing any game, check its compatibility with Android TV on the developer’s website. Many mobile games (such as Free Fire or Among Us) do not officially support TVs, even if they can be installed.