How to Call Xiaomi Voice Assistant (XiaoAI) on Phone, TV, and Speaker

Xiaomi’s voice assistant, called XiaoAI, has become an integral part of the brand’s ecosystem — integrated into smartphones, smart speakers, TVs, and even household appliances. However, many users face difficulties in their first launch: the assistant doesn’t respond to voice commands, doesn’t turn on a button, or isn’t on the menu at all, and the reasons may lie in regional restrictions, disabled settings, or an outdated version of MIUI.

In this article, we will look at all the official and alternative ways to call XiaoAI on different devices, from Redmi and POCO smartphones to Mi TVs and Mi Smart Speaker speakers. Particular attention will be paid to solutions for global firmware (for example, MIUI Global), where the assistant is often hidden by default, and you will learn how to set up hot words in Russian (yes, it is possible!) and what to do if XiaoAI stopped responding after the update.

1.How to call XiaoAI on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones

On Xiaomi mobile devices, voice assistant can be activated in three main ways: voice, button or menu. The availability of methods depends on the version of MIUI and the firmware region.

On Chinese firmware (MIUI China), XiaoAI is on by default and responds to the phrase “” (Xiao Ai Tungsue). In global versions (MIUI Global/EU), the assistant is often disabled — it needs to be activated manually.

• 🔊 Voice activation: Say "OK, Google" (if Google Assistant is configured) or "Hey XiaoAI" (only on Chinese firmware.
• 📱 On-screen button: Hold the Home button (navigation bar) or swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen (on gesture navigations).
• ⚙️ Through Settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → All applications → XiaoAI and turn on auto-start.

If the menu does not include XiaoAI, the assistant is removed from your firmware, and if it does, you can install an alternative launcher or manual installation. APK-file (see section 4).

2.Setting up voice assistant on Mi TVs

On Xiaomi Mi TVs (A2, Q2, P1, etc.), the voice assistant is built into the remote control to call it:

1. Press and hold the microphone button (🎤) on the remote for 2-3 seconds.
2. After the beep, say the command in Chinese (“”) or English (“Hey XiaoAI”).
3. For Russian-speaking teams, pre-set the interface language in English (USA) – this increases the chances of recognition.

If the microphone on the remote is not working, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge (at a rate below 20% voice input is turned off).
• 📶 Internet connection (XiaoAI requires cloud-based voice processing).
• 🔊 Microphone settings: Settings → Smart assistant. → Voice control.

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If your TV doesn’t support XiaoAI, try connecting the external smart speaker Mi Smart Speaker via Bluetooth – it will be able to control the TV via the Mi Home app.

3. Activation of XiaoAI on smart speakers and watches

Xiaomi’s smart speakers (such as Mi Smart Speaker or Redmi Sonics) and watches (Mi Watch, Redmi Watch 3) have a built-in voice assistant, but its work depends on the region of the device purchase.

For speakers with Google Assistant (e.g. Xiaomi Smart Speaker with Google), use the phrase “OK, Google.” XiaoAI on such devices is disabled at the software level.

4. Problem Solving: XiaoAI is not responding or missing from the menu

If the voice assistant is not turned on, follow this checklist:

Make sure your device is connected to the internet (Wi-Fi/mobile data)|

Check the firmware region in Settings → About Phone → MIUI | version

Update XiaoAI app via Play Market or App Store|

Clear the app cache in Settings → Applications → XiaoAI → Storage |

Restart the device (for TVs, disconnect from the network for 1 minute)-->

XiaoAI is often absent from MIUI Global due to licensing restrictions.

1. APK Installation: Download the latest version of XiaoAI from APKCombo and install manually (allow installation from unknown sources).
2. Change region: change device region to China via Settings → Additional → Region (reboot required).
3. Custom firmware: Install MIUI China or EU ROM (for power users).

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On devices with Google Mobile Services (GMS), XiaoAI will work in limited ways – some features (such as smart home management) require Chinese firmware without GMS.

5. Voice commands for XiaoAI in Russian

XiaoAI does not officially support Russian, but there are workarounds:

• 🌍 Use English commands with an American accent (e.g., "Turn on the light" instead of "Turn on the light»).
• 📲 Install Google Assistant in parallel and configure it in Russian (in Settings) → Voice assistant).
• 🤖 For a smart home, use the Mi Home app with manual control – voice commands in it work only in Chinese.

Some users create their own scripts for Tasker or Automate, which convert Russian into commands for XiaoAI via the Google Translate API.

• 🤖 Alice from Yandex (integrated through the application).
• 🎧 Google Assistant with Russification.
• 📱 Siri (for iPhone users in the Xiaomi ecosystem).

6.Security and Privacy: What Does XiaoAI Know About You?

Like any voice assistant, XiaoAI collects data about your commands, location and preferences. Unlike Google Assistant or Alice, Xiaomi's privacy policies are less transparent to international users.

What Xiaomi does with your data:

• 📍 Geolocation: Used for weather queries and navigation (you can turn off in the application settings).
• 🎤 Voice recordings: stored on Xiaomi servers for up to 6 months (default).
• 🏠 Smart Home Data: If Mi Home devices are connected, XiaoAI can manage them without further confirmation.

How to limit data collection:

1. Open Settings → Privacy → XiaoAI Permits and disable microphone/geodna access.
2. In the Mi Home app, go to Profile → Privacy Settings and deactivate “Personalized Guidelines”.
3. Use XiaoAI offline (limited functionality, basic commands only).

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In 2023, Xiaomi received fines in the EU for violating GDPR for collecting data without users' explicit consent.If privacy is critical, avoid using XiaoAI for sensitive queries (such as financial transactions).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's voice assistant