How to install TikTok on Xiaomi TV: official and unofficial ways

The social network TikTok has long ceased to be exclusively mobile application, its content is increasingly consumed on large screens. Owners of Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV series, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV A, etc.) face a problem: the official Google Play Store for Android TV does not have a version of TikTok. The reasons are trivial – platform restrictions and developer policies, but there are workarounds.

In this article, we will discuss three working methods of installation: through boot. APK-And the file, the mirroring of the smartphone screen, and the use of alternative launchers, each of which has nuances, from the requirements of the firmware version to the need to turn on Developer Mode. TV Stick or Mi Box S algorithm will be different from installing a full-fledged Smart TV PatchWall, and the risks are not all. APK-Files are secure and mirroring can cause video delays.

If you're willing to experiment, you're going to do it. First, check your TV model, you can do it in the Settings menu. → About TV. From the Android version. TV (8.0, 9.0, 10.0 or 11, depending on the method choice.

1. Install TikTok through APK-file: step-by-step instruction

The most direct way is to download and install APK-TikTok version for Android TV. The problem is that the official APK ByteDance doesn't, so you'll have to use modified builds from third-party developers, and we recommend that you only take files from trusted sources, like APKMirror or Aptoide. TV.

Here's how to do it:

• 📱 Download. APK Look for versions marked tv or Androidtv in the title (e.g, TikTok_28.7.5_tv.apk). The regular mobile version will not work – it is not adapted for remote control.
• 🔌 You can transfer the file to the TV. You can use it for that:
• ⚙️ Allow installation from unknown sources. Go to Settings → Security and limitations → Unknown sources and enable an option for your file manager (e.g. File Commander or File Commander) ES Conductor).
• 📦 Install. APK. Open the file through Explorer and follow the instructions. If you see an "Application not installed" error, try another version. APK.

Important: Some APKs may require additional permissions or manual updates. For example, after installation, you may need to go to Settings → Apps → TikTok → Permissions and manually enable storage and microphone access (if you plan to shoot videos).

Download APK from a verified source

Connect USB-drive-in

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Check the Android TV version (should be at least 8.0)

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2.Mirror screen of a smartphone: a simple, but not ideal way

If APK installation seems complicated, the other way to do this is to display the screen of your smartphone on your TV, which doesn't require root rights or system modifications, but it has downsides: image delay (lag) and dependence on Wi-Fi stability.

Instructions for Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi Smart TV:

1. Activate mirroring on your TV: Go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless Display (or Miracast). Select Receiving mode.

Connect your smartphone

• On Android: Open Settings → Connected Devices → Screen Transfer and select your TV.
• On iPhone: Use Control Panel → Screen Duplication (requires Apple TV or Lightning-to-HDMI adapter).
• Run TikTok on your smartphone – the image will automatically appear on TV.

Challenges and solutions:

• 🐢 Lags when scrolling: reduce the translation resolution in mirroring settings or connect via cable HDMI (iPhone).
• 🔇 No sound: check that the TV settings have the correct audio source (Settings) → Sound. → Sound source → HDMI ARC).
• ❌ Connection breaks: Restart router or change Wi-Fi channel to 5 GHz.

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3. Alternative launchers: Aptoide TV and Sideload Launcher

The official Google Play Store on Xiaomi TV is heavily stripped down, with many apps, including TikTok, missing, and the solution is to install an alternative store, such as an Aptoide TV or Sideload Launcher, which will not only allow you to download APK directly to your TV, but also manage the apps you already have installed.

How it works:

To install any of these launchers, download the APK (for example, through the TV browser) and install it as described in the first method. Once you install the Aptoide TV, you can search and install TikTok directly from the store interface.

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If after installing the launcher it does not appear on the main screen, press the Home button on the remote and select it from the menu "Last Apps".

4. Features for different models of Xiaomi TV

The installation algorithm may vary depending on the TV model and firmware version, and the following are key nuances for popular lines:

• 📺 Mi TV 4/4S/4A (2018–2020): It works on Android. TV 8.0/9.0. Developer Mode Required to be Enabled (7 Once click on the Assembly Number in the settings). APK set up ES Conductor or File Commander.
• 📺 Mi TV 5/5 Pro (2020–2022): Android TV 10.0 Patchwall-shelled 3.0+. Google Play Store supports, but TikTok is missing. Miracast is better than Chromecast for mirroring.
• 📺 Redmi Smart TV X (2021–2023): Android-based firmware TV 11.Possible installation problems APK constraint MIUI for TV. It is recommended to use Aptoide TV circumvention.
• 📺 Xiaomi TV A (2022–2026): The latest firmware with Google Play Store support.TikTok may be available in the official store in future updates.

On Android firmware TVs TV 11 and later, you may need to disable signature verification APK through ADB-team:

adb shell settings put global package_verifier_user_consent 1

This command must be entered from a computer connected to the TV via USB (with ADB debugging enabled).

5 Risks and How to Avoid Them

Installing third-party APKs and modifying systems always carries risks, and these are the main threats and ways to minimize them:

⚠️ Attention: Some APK-TikTok files for Android TV They may contain malicious code, especially if downloaded from unknown sites (MD5/SHA-1) on websites like VirusTotal.

• 🛡️ Security: Download APK with APKMirror or Aptoide TV. Turn off the Internet on your TV before installing (to prevent automatic downloading of updates from unreliable sources).
• ⚙️ System failures: Do not install APK, These are for smartphones, they can cause errors. If the TV starts to brake after installation, clear the cache in Settings. → Annexes → TikTok → Warehouse.
• 🔄 Updates: Official TikTok Updates Could Break Work TV. Turn off auto-update in the app settings. If TikTok stopped running after the update, uninstall it and install an older version. APK.

Another nuance: on some Xiaomi TV models, the PatchWall shell may be reset after installing third-party APKs. To return it, restart the TV or reset the default launcher settings to Settings → Applications → By default.

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Use a virtual machine or sandstone (such as Sandboxie) on your PC to check the APK before installing it on your TV.

6. TikTok Alternatives for Xiaomi TV

If none of these methods worked or you don’t want to take risks, consider the TikTok analogues available on the Google Play Store for Android TV:

• 🎵 YouTube Shorts is a short vertical video from Google, fully optimized for the remote.
• 📺 Kwai – Chinese equivalent of TikTok with support TV-interface.
• 🎬 Triller is less popular, but with good adaptation for larger screens.
• 🎮 Twitch – if you are interested in streams, not short videos.

You can also use the web version of TikTok via your TV browser (such as TV Bro or Puffin TV).

1. Install a browser from the Google Play Store.
2. Go to tiktok.com.
3. Enable the "PK" mode in the browser settings (if any).

The disadvantage of the web version is the lack of adaptation to the remote and possible lags when scrolling.

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