How to download Yandex on a Xiaomi TV: all ways to install in 2026

Installing Yandex apps on Xiaomi TVs is a challenge many Smart TV users face. While MI TVs run on Android TV or Google TV, not all Yandex services are available from the official Google Play store for TVs. In this article, we’ll break down all the current installation methods, from standard to alternative, including manual APK downloads, third-party launchers, and even bypassing regional restrictions.

Xiaomi TVs (MI TV 4/5, Mi TV A2/P1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV) are often supplied with a limited set of pre-installed applications. Yandex, being a Russian service, is not always integrated into global firmware versions. However, this does not mean that installation is impossible, you just need to choose the appropriate method depending on the model of the TV and the version of the operating system.

Important: Some methods require the inclusion of a developer mode or the use of additional devices (for example, USB-If you are a beginner, we recommend starting with the simplest option - search for an application through Google Play on the TV itself. If the desired service is not there, go to the alternative instructions below.

1. Install Yandex via Google Play on Xiaomi TV

The most obvious and safe way is to find the app directly in Google Play on your TV, a method that works for most Xiaomi models on Android TV 9.0 and later (e.g. Mi TV Q2 2023 or Redmi Smart TV X2022).

To check availability:

• 📺 Open the main menu of the TV and find the Google Play Store icon (usually under the Apps section").
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter the name of the desired service: Yandex Music, Yandex Weather or Yandex TV.
• 📥 If the application appears in the results, click Install and wait for the download to complete.
• 🔄 After installation, the application will appear in the list of programs or on the main screen (depending on the launcher).

What to do if the app is not on Google Play? Unfortunately, not all Yandex services are optimized for Android TV. For example, Yandex Search or Yandex Maps may not be available in the TV store.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV was purchased outside of Russia, Google Play may display a limited set of apps due to regional settings. To fix this, you will need to change the country in your Google account (instruction in section 4).

Manual installation APK-file-only TV

If the application is not available in Google Play, it can be installed manually through the APK-This method works on all Xiaomi models with Android TV, but requires prior preparation.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer or smartphone for download APK.
• 📁 USB-drive (flash drive) with file system FAT32.
• 🔧 Installation mode from unknown sources (instruction below).

Step 1: Download APK-file

The official APKs for Android TV can be found on the following websites:

• 🌐 APKCombo (filtered by Android version) TV).
• 🌐 APKPure (Look for modifications to the TV).
• 🌐 4PDA (Xiaomi-themed TV frequently post APK).

Step 2: Move the APK to the flash drive

Downloaded file (e.g, yandex-music-tv.apk) root USB-Make sure the file name does not contain Cyrillic characters, which can cause errors when installing the file.

Step 3: Connect the flash drive to the TV

Insert USB into the Xiaomi TV port (usually side or back).

1. Open the File Manager (if not, install it via Google Play, such as FX File Explorer).
2. Go to section. USB-Select the storage device and select the downloaded APK.
3. Click Set and confirm permissions.

Step 4: Allow installation from unknown sources

If the installation attempt is made by the error "Installation is blocked", it is necessary to:

1. Go to Settings → Security and Restrictions → Unknown sources.
2. Find the File Manager (or other application you install APK through) and allow installation.

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⚠️ Attention: Installation APK from unverified sources may harm the device. Check the hash of the file before downloading (for example, through the MD5) Or use an antivirus. APK Yandex can be found on their website for developers.

3. Use of third-party launchers for Yandex Services

If you need not one application, but a whole set of Yandex services (for example, Yandex Search, Yandex Music and Yandex Weather on the home screen), it is more convenient to use alternative launchers. They replace the standard MI TV interface and allow you to add widgets.

The best launchers for Xiaomi TV:

• 🏠 ATV Launcher – supports widgets and fast access to applications.
• 🏠 Hal Launcher – Optimized for Android TV with the ability to adjust the main screen.
• 🏠 Leanback Launcher – Minimalist Launcher with Voice Search Support.

How to install the launcher:

1. Download the launcher’s APK (e.g., ATV Launcher) from a trusted source (see Section 2).
2. Install it via File Manager or Send Files to TV.
3. After installation, open Settings → Applications → Default Launcher and select a new launcher.
4. Restart the TV (Settings → Device → Reboot).

Now you can add Yandex widgets to the home screen, like in ATV Launcher:

1. Press the OK button on the remote in the free area of the screen.
2. Select Add widget → find the widget Yandex Weather or Yandex Music.
3. Set up the display (size, update data).

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If some applications are missing after installing the launcher, return the standard MI TV launcher in the settings. All programs will remain in place, just change their display.

4. Change the region in Google Play to access Yandex

If your Xiaomi TV was purchased abroad or has global firmware, Google Play may not have Russian apps, and the solution is to change the region of your Google account to Russia.

Important: This method requires you to create a new Google account or change the country in your existing one (which is tied to payment data). If you already have an account with a linked card, you should start a separate one for your TV.

Instructions for changing the region:

1. On your computer or smartphone, log into Google Play under your account.
2. Open Profile → Settings → General information → Country and profile.
3. Click Create a new profile and select the country of Russia.
4. Please indicate the Russian address (you can use any real one, for example, Moscow, Tverskaya St., 1).
5. Save the changes and wait 1-2 hours (sometimes it takes up to a day to update the data).

After that:

1. On Xiaomi TV, log out of your current Google account (Settings → Accounts & Login → Google → Delete Account).
2. Log in again using your account with the Russian region.
3. Open Google Play and check for Yandex apps.

⚠️ Note: After the region changes, some global apps (e.g. Netflix or Disney)+) If you want both Russian and international services, consider creating a second Google account and switching between them.

5. Installation of Yandex via ADB (for experienced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can install APK via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting the TV to your computer.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer installed ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable (to connect the TV to the PC).
• 📁 APK-file of the desired application Yandex.

Step 1: Enable USB debugging on Xiaomi TV

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Android TV version.
2. Click on the Android TV version several times until the message “You are a developer” appears.
3. Back to Settings → Developer preferences and include:

Step 2: Connect the TV to your computer

Use it. USB-cable (if not on the TV) USB-port USB-C, You may need an adapter:

1. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd).
2. Check the connection command: Adb devices must display the serial number of the TV.
3. Install APK by command: adb install path to file.apk For example: adb install C:\yandex\yandex-music-tv.apk

Step 3: Reboot the TV

Once installed, turn off the cable and restart the device (Settings → Device → Reboot).

6. Alternative methods: Yandex via browser or SmartTube

If you can’t install applications (for example, on older Xiaomi TV models without Android TV support), you can use web versions of Yandex services or specialized applications.

Method 1: Yandex through the browser

All Xiaomi TVs have a browser pre-installed (usually Google Chrome or MI Browser) to open Yandex services:

1. Launch your browser from the main screen.
2. Go to the right service: 🌐 Yandex Search; 🎵 Yandex Music; 🌤️ Yandex Weather.

Add the site to bookmarks for quick access.

Method 2: SmartTubeNext for Yandex Music

If you need Yandex Music with a user-friendly interface, you can use a modified YouTube client SmartTubeNext, which supports integration with external services.

Instructions:

1. Install SmartTubeNext via Google Play or APK (see Section 2).
2. In the application settings, find the External Players section.
3. Add a link to Yandex Music as an external source.
4. Now you can listen to tracks directly from the SmartTube interface.

Full list of compatible models: