The Lamp app is one of the most popular solutions for watching movies, TV shows and TV channels on Xiaomi’s Android TV and Smart TV. However, its installation is not always smooth: the official Google Play store may not have an app, and third-party sources may harbor security risks. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to install Lamps on Mi TVs, Mi Box consoles and other Xiaomi devices with Android TV, including bypassing restrictions and solving typical errors.
If you have never installed apps manually on Android before TV, Don't worry, we'll explain every step in detail, from the device's preparation to the launch of the lamp, and for experienced users, we'll give you alternative methods, including installation through the light. ADB loading APK-Important: all instructions are up to date for 2026 and take into account the latest security updates Xiaomi.
Before you start, make sure your TV or Xiaomi set-top box is connected to the Internet (preferably via Ethernet cable for stability).
- 📱 Smartphone or computer to download files
- 🔌 USB-storage device (if you need to install from a flash drive)
- 🔑 Google Account (to access Google Play)
1. Method 1: Installation of the Lamps via Google Play (officially)
The easiest and safest method is to download the app directly from Google Play, but here’s a caveat: on some Xiaomi models (especially in restricted regions), the Lamp may not appear in the search.
1. Open the Google Play Store (color triangle icon) on your TV.
2.In the search bar, enter “Lamp” or com.lampa.tv (the official application identifier).
3. If the application is not found, try:
- 🔍 Use it. VPN (For example, ProtonVPN or Windscribe with connection to servers in Russia or Ukraine.
- 📱 Install the “Lamp” on your smartphone, and then through Google Play on your TV, select Installed on other devices.
- 🌐 Go to Google Play via your browser on your PC, find the Lamp and send it to your TV (Install it on other devices).
Important: If you get a device incompatible error when you install it, your Xiaomi model is not officially supported, in which case you can move on to the following ways.
Method 2: Installation APK-flash-drive
If the lamp is not available on Google Play, you can install it manually through the APK-This method is suitable for all Xiaomi models with Android TV 9.0 and above, including the Mi TV 4A, Mi TV Q1 Mi Box S and.
Step-by-step:
- Download the current version APK-Lamps from the official site lampa.su or a trusted source (such as APKMirror) Avoid third-party sites with suspicious domains - they can spread viruses.
- Transfer the file to USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32) Upload it to the cloud (Google Drive, Yandex Drive).
- Connect the flash drive to the TV or open your browser on Android TV and download the file directly.
- Run any file manager (such as File Commander or X-Plore) and find the APK you downloaded.
- Click on the file and confirm the installation. If the "Installation locked" error appears, turn on permission for unknown sources (see next section).
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Warning: Installing APKs from unverified sources can lead to malware infection of your TV. Always check files through services like VirusTotal.
3. How to allow installation from unknown sources
By default, Android TV blocks the installation of apps outside of Google Play. To enable this option:
1. Go to Settings → Security and Restrictions → Unknown Sources.
2. Find the file manager you will use for installation (e.g. File Commander) and turn on the switch.
3. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the warning window.
What to do if there is no item "Unknown sources"?
Attention. ⚠️ After installing the Lamp, it is recommended to turn off the resolution for unknown sources again to protect the device from accidental malware installation.
Method 3: Installation via ADB (for power users)
If previous methods have failed, you can install the Lamp via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a computer and basic command line knowledge, but is guaranteed to work on all Xiaomi devices with Android TV.
What you need:
- 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
- 🔌 Cable USB (for connecting consoles or sharing over Wi-Fi
- 📦 Utility. ADB (download from the official website)
- 📄 APK-Lamp file (see Method 2)
Instructions:
- Turn on the TV debugging over USB: Settings → About TV → Assembly number (click 7 times) Settings → For developers → USB debugging (enable)
- Connect the TV to your computer via USB (for the Mi Box) or make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open the command line (CMD on Windows or Terminal macOS/Linux) and do: adb connect [IP-TV address]:5555 adb install lampa.tv.apk Where [IP-TV address can be found in Settings → Network.
adb kill-server
adb start-serverAttention. ⚠️ Use of the ADB It requires caution. Don't install untested ones. APK-Do not execute commands that you do not know the purpose of - this can cause a system failure.
5. Solving typical installation errors
Even if you follow the instructions correctly, you can get errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| "An appendix not installed" | Incompatible version of APK or corrupted file | Download APK again from the official website. Try the Android TV version (not for smartphones). |
| "Not enough memory." | Little space on the TV. | Remove unnecessary apps or clear the cache in Settings → Memory. |
| "The device is not supported" | Restrictions of the producer or region | Use a VPN or install it through ADB. |
| The lamp does not open after installation. | Lack of necessary permits | Go to Settings → Applications → Lamp → Permissions and turn on all the necessary (storage, Internet). |
If the error doesn’t go away, try resetting your TV to factory settings (but save important data before you do!):
Settings → System → Reset → Reset all settings6. Alternative ways to run the “Lamp” on Xiaomi TV
If the installation fails, consider alternative options:
- 📺 Emulation of Android TV On PC: Install the Lamp on your computer via BlueStacks emulator or NoxPlayer, and then stream the screen to your TV via Miracast or Google Cast.
- 🔄 Using mirroring: Launch the “Lamp” on your smartphone and duplicate the screen on Mi TV via Screen Mirroring (Settings menu) → Connections).
- 🌐 Web version of Lamp: Open your browser on your TV and go to lampa.su – some features are available without installation.
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On Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV firmware (such as Mi TV 4S), you may need to disable MIUI protection in the developer settings to install third-party APKs.
7. Optimizing the “Lamp” for the Xiaomi TV
After successful installation, set up the application for maximum comfort:
- 🎬 Video quality: In the settings "Lamp" select Maximum (if Internet speed allows) or Auto.
- 🔊 Sound: Xiaomi Recommended Format AC3 (Dolby Digital, if your TV supports it.
- 📶 Buffering: If the video slows down, reduce bitrate in Settings → Player. → buffer.
- 🔒 Security: Enable Ad Blocking in the App Settings.
To control the Lamp from the Xiaomi remote, you may need to link buttons. If some features do not work (for example, rewind), set up the remote manually:
Settings "Lampa" → Control → Configuring the remote → Xiaomi Remote