Xiaomi TVs on the Android TV platform or PatchWall do not have a pre-installed Yandex application - neither a browser nor services like Yandex.Ether or Kinopoisk. This restriction is due to the company's policy: by default, only Google Play Market and Chinese services are available in firmware. However, install Yandex on a 43-inch Xiaomi TV (Mi TV 4A/4S/4X/P1) models can be independently - and this does not require root access or complex manipulation.
In this article, we will analyze three proven methods: through Google Play (for models with Android). TV), third-party APK-file (for PatchWall) and alternative method via Send Files to TV. We will also tell you how to get around typical errors, from the lack of an application in the market to installation problems from unknown sources. All instructions are relevant for firmware in 2026 and adapted for Xiaomi 43-inch TVs on Amlogic and MediaTek chips.
⚠️ Important: If your TV is released before 2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 2018), some techniques may not work due to an outdated version of Android.Check the model in the settings along the Settings path → On TV. → Model.
1. Method: Install Yandex via Google Play (for Android TV)
The easiest method is to download the official Yandex app directly from the Google Play Store.It is suitable for Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV 9.0 and later (Mir TV 4S/4X/P1 models 2020-2026). In older versions (for example, Mi TV 4A 2019 with PatchWall), this method will not work – move to the next section.
To install Yandex through Google Play:
- Turn on the TV and connect to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or cable).
- Open the Google Play Store (a color triangle icon).
- In the search bar, enter “Yandex” and select the official application from Yandex LLC.
- Click “Install” and wait for the download to be completed.
If the app doesn’t show up in search, check:
- 🔍 Google Account Region: Russia or the country where Yandex is available must be in the country where you can change the region at myaccount.google.com.
- 📱 Android version TV: Update the firmware in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
- 🛡️ Manufacturer restrictions: on some models, Xiaomi blocks the installation of third-party browsers. APK.
Method: Installation APK-Yandex file on PatchWall
If you have a PatchWall TV (typical for Mi) TV 4A 2019-2020), then Google Play Store may not show the Yandex app. APK-We recommend downloading the file. APK only from official sources, for example, from the website browser.yandex.ru (section "For Android" TV»).
Step-by-step:
- Download. APK-Yandex.Browser file for Android TV to a computer or a smartphone. Direct link: browser.yandex.ru/tv.
- Transfer the file to USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32).
- Connect the flash drive to the TV and open the File Manager (the folder icon in the PatchWall menu).
- Select the APK downloaded and click "Install." If the "Installation locked" error appears, turn on the permission for unknown sources in Settings → Security → Unknown sources.
⚠️ Attention: Some APK-If the browser does not respond to buttons after installation, connect the wireless mouse via Bluetooth or use the Mi Remote Controller app on your smartphone.
Download APK from the official Yandex website
Format the flash drive in FAT32
Installation from unknown sources
Connect the mouse (in case of remote control problems)-->
3. Method: Transfer of Yandex via Send Files to TV
If you don't. USB-The drive or the TV does not see the flash drive, you can transfer APK-It's a file directly from your smartphone. You'll need the Send Files to app. TV (Available on Google Play and App Store, it works on all Xiaomi models TV, including Mi TV 4A/4S PatchWall.
How to transfer Yandex to TV:
- Install Send Files to TV on your smartphone and open it.
- On your TV, open the Send Files to TV app (pre-installed in the system) or download it from Google Play.
- On your smartphone, select APK-Yandex file and send it to the TV (the devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network).
- On the TV, confirm receipt of the file and click "Install".
Advantages of this method:
- 🚀 No USB-Driver: Transfer occurs over a local network.
- 🔄 Support for large files: You can send them APK weight.
- 📱 Universality: Works even on older Xiaomi models with limited functionality.
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If the TV doesn’t see the smartphone in Send Files to TV, reboot both devices and make sure they’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not the guest!).
4. Yandex setup after installation
After installing the browser or application, Yandex will need to perform the initial setup.
1. Authorization in Yandex account:
Open the application and click "Enter".
Enter the login and password from your Yandex ID account (if not, register on passport.yandex.ru).
Confirm the entrance via SMS or mail.
2. Main page setting:
- In Yandex.Browser, go to Settings → Home page and select Yandex.Ether or Kinopoisk for quick access to content.
Synchronization of bookmarks:
If you used Yandex.Browser on a smartphone or PC, turn on synchronization in Settings → Account → Synchronization.
⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models TV The remote does not support mouse gestures in the browser. For easy control, connect a wireless mouse or keyboard via Bluetooth (in the Settings menu). → Devices → Bluetooth).
5. Solving typical problems
When installing or using Yandex on Xiaomi TV 43′′, errors may occur. In the table below, the most common problems and ways to fix them are the most common.
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Yandex is not installed from Google Play | Google Account Region Not Russia | Change region to myaccount.google.com or use VPN |
| The “Application Not Installed” Error When Starting an APK | Incompatible version of APK or corrupted file | Download APK for Android TV from the official Yandex website |
| The remote does not work in Yandex.Browser | No cursor support in PatchWall shell | Connect your mouse via Bluetooth or use Mi Remote Controller on your smartphone |
| Yandex.Ether does not play video | No codec or weak internet connection | Update the TV firmware or check the Internet speed (minimum 10 Mbps) |
If none of the methods worked, check:
- 🔧 Firmware Version: Update the TV to the latest version in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
- 📡 Internet connection: Yandex.Ether requires a stable connection (recommended speed - from 15 Mbit / s).
- 🛠️ Resetting: If errors persist, reset to factory settings in Settings → Preferences → Reset.
What to do if Yandex.Browser flies off at launch?
6. Alternative ways to use Yandex on Xiaomi TV
If you can not install Yandex.Browser, consider alternative options:
1.Yandex via Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct:
Connect your smartphone to your TV via Miracast (in Settings menu → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display).
Open Yandex.Browser on your phone - the image will be duplicated on the TV screen.
2. Smart YouTube TV with Yandex.Ether:
Install the Smart YouTube TV app (available on Google Play).
- You can log in through Yandex ID and watch content from Yandex.Ether and Kinopoisk.
3. TV-prefix:
- If the TV does not support app installation, connect to Android TV-Boxing (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box S) with pre-installed Yandex.
⚠️ Note: Miracast may cause delays (lags). For comfortable video viewing, Internet speeds of 20 Mbps are recommended.
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If your Xiaomi TV does not support Yandex.Browser installation, the most reliable way is to use an external console (for example, Mi Box S or Nvidia Shield), which will ensure full compatibility with Yandex services and other Russian platforms.