Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV offer ample opportunities for installing applications, but many users face a problem: how to install Yandex services, which are not available in the official Google Play store by default. TV-In this article we will analyze all the current ways of installing Yandex.Browser, Yandex.Music, Yandex.Weather and other services on Mi TVs. TV, Redmi Smart TV and other Android models TV 9/10/11.
Feature of Android TV Limited support for applications: many APK-files designed for smartphones are not optimized for control from the remote control. However, there are workarounds - from the use of TV-Application versions to manual installation through ADB We tested all methods on Xiaomi Mi TVs. TV P1 2023, Redmi Smart TV X 2022 and Mi TV Q1 2021 – Results are summarized in the compatibility table below.
Important: Before installing, check the Android version TV Settings menu → On TV. → Software version. It's the choice of method. TV 12+ (2023-2026 models may need to disable Google Play Protect, and older versions (Android) TV (9) - manual installation through USB-accumulator.
1. Install Yandex via Google Play on Android TV
The easiest way is to find TV-The official version of Yandex apps is unfortunately not available on Google Play for TVs, but some are adapted:
- 🌐 Yandex.Browser for TV — Optimized for remote control, supports voice search through Alice.
- 🎵 Yandex.Music – the official application with an interface for the big screen.
- 📺 Yandex.Ether – for watching TV shows (available not in all regions).
To establish:
- Open Google Play on your TV (the icon in the app menu).
- In the search bar, enter the name of the application (for example, “Yandex.Browser”).
- If the application is found, click Install and confirm the action.
⚠️ Note: If the app doesn’t show up in search, try it:
- 🔄 Update Google Play to the latest version manually (via Settings) → Annexes → Google Play → Update).
- 📍 Change the region of your Google account to “Russia” (in myaccount.google.com account settings).
- 🔍 Use the web version of Google Play on your computer by sending the app to your TV remotely.
Manual installation APK-file USB cloud
If the application is not available in Google Play, you can install it manually through the APK-It's gonna take a file:
- 📁 APK-file TV-App version (download only from trusted sources, such as APKMirror).
- 📌 File system flash drive FAT32 or access to cloud storage (Google Drive, Yandex.Disk).
- ⚙️ Installation permission from unknown sources (included in Settings) → Security and limitations → Unknown sources).
Step-by-step:
- Download. APK-file on the computer (for example, Yandex.Browser for TV APKMirror).
- Transfer the file to a flash drive or upload it to the cloud.
- Connect the flash drive to the TV or open a file from the cloud through the built-in File Manager.
- Run the APK and follow the installer's instructions.
☑️ Preparation for installation APK
Important nuance: not all APK-Smartphone files will work on Android TV. For example, the regular version of Yandex.Browser may not support remote control or may not display correctly.
⚠️ Attention: Installation APK from unverified sources can lead to a virus infection (MD5/SHA-1) on the source site and compare with the data in the file settings on the TV.
Installation via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can install the app via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for advanced users and requires a computer with ADB drivers installed.
What you need:
- 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux and installed Platform Tools.
- 📱 Initiated Debugging Mode USB on TV (path: Settings) → On TV. → Build Number – Press 7 times, then return to Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
- 📁 APK-application file (e.g, yandex-browser-tv.apk).
Instructions:
- Connect the TV to your computer through USB-cable (use the port) USB 3.0 for stability).
- Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and do:
adb devices(Serial number should be displayed).
- Set the APK command:
adb install to file path/yandex-browser-tv.apk- After the installation is complete, restart the TV (adb reboot).
Critical detail: on Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 11+ You may need to disable application signature verification by adb shell settings put global verifier_verify_adb_installs 0 before installation.
What if ADB can’t see the TV?
4. Use of alternative launchers (Sideload Launcher)
One effective way to run non-optimized apps on Android TV is to install an alternative launcher, such as a Sideload Launcher or an ATV Launcher, which allows you to see all installed APKs, even those that do not appear in the standard interface.
How to determine:
- Download APK Sideload Launcher from APKMirror.
- Install it via Google Play (if available) or manually via USB/ADB (see previous sections).
- After installation, open the launcher – it will appear all applications, including those hidden in the standard interface.
Advantages of the method:
- 🎯 Access to all established APK, even not optimized for TV.
- 🔧 Ability to assign a shortcut to the application on the main screen.
- 🔄 Quick switching between standard and alternative launcher.
⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Yandex.Maps) may not display correctly on the big screen or support remote control.
5. Installation via Send Files to TV (wireless method)
If you don't. USB-cable or flash drive, you can transfer APK-File on TV via Wi-Fi with Send Files to TV (Available on Google Play for TV and smartphone).
Instructions:
- Install Send Files to TV on your TV and smartphone from Google Play.
- Open the app on both devices and select Accept mode on the TV.
- On your smartphone, select APK-file and send it to the TV.
- After transfer, open the file on the TV and install the application.
Advantages of the method:
- 📶 No need for wires or additional devices.
- 📲 Supports file transfers up to 1GB.
- 🔒 Encrypted connection (more secure than public clouds).
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If the TV doesn’t see the smartphone on the network, check if both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi point. Turn off the VPN on the smartphone and temporarily turn off the firewall.
6. compatibility of Yandex applications with Xiaomi TV: table
Not all Yandex services work correctly on Android TV. Below is the compatibility table for Xiaomi TVs (tested on the firmware of MIUI TV 2023-2026):
| Annex | TV-version | Compatibility with remote | Does it work on Xiaomi TV? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandex.Browser | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Completely. | ✅ Yes. | Supports voice search through Alice. |
| Yandex.Music | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Completely. | ✅ Yes. | The interface is adapted for the large screen. |
| Yandex.Weather. | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Partially. | ✅ Yes (via Sideload) | It requires a mouse to navigate. |
| Yandex.Ether. | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Completely. | ✅ Yes, only for Russia) | Not available in all regions. |
| Yandex.Maps. | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Yes, but uncomfortable) | You need a gamepad or a mouse. |
If the app you want isn't in the table, check its compatibility on the 4PDA or Mi Community forums. Users often share APK workspaces and workarounds.
7. Problem Solving: What to Do If Yandex Is Not Installed
If the installation ends in error, try the following steps:
- 🔄 Error "Application not installed": Check that APK designed arm64 (Xiaomi processor architecture TV). Remove the previous version of the application (Settings) → Annexes → Select an application → Delete).
- 🚫 "The device is not supported": "Use ADB with the adb install team --bypass-low-target (Try installing an older version to circumvent restrictions. APK.
- 🔒 "Google Play Protect: Turn off Google Play protection → Settings → Play Protect → App scanning. Add in. APK (c) the exception of antivirus (if installed).
If the problem persists, check the installation logs through ADB:
adb logcat | grep PackageManagerLogs may specify a specific cause of the failure (e.g. insufficient memory or signature conflict).
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On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 12+ before installation APK through ADB You must disable the integrity check with the adb shell settings put global package_verifier_user_consent 0.