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

Installing Yandex services on Xiaomi TVs opens up access to Russian-language content, easy search and voice control via Alice. TV Mi Box often doesn't include Yandex pre-installed apps — you have to install them manually. In this article, we'll look at all the current ways, from official installation via Google Play to manual download. APK-Files for models without Google support.

The process differs depending on the type of device: Smart TV Android TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi TV P1 or Q2), TV-The Mi Box S, Mi Stick, or PatchWall hybrids, and we'll take all the nuances, including manufacturer restrictions and lock-bypassing, and if you've ever encountered errors like "Device not certified" or "App not compatible," you'll find solutions here.

Important: Some methods require changes in system settings. If you are not sure about your actions, use official methods or contact Xiaomi for support.

1. What services can be installed on Xiaomi TV

The following Yandex products are available on Xiaomi TVs, adapted for Android TV:

• 🌐 Yandex.Browser – a full-fledged browser with support for voice search through Alice and an optimized interface for the remote control.
• 📺 Yandex.Luncher – an alternative shell with a Russian-language menu, a replacement for the standard PatchWall or Android TV Launcher.
• 🎤 Yandex.Station – an application for managing Yandex smart speakers through a TV (supports Yandex Station Mini, Yandex Station Max).
• 📱 Yandex Music and Film Search – Separate Applications for Streaming Content.
• 🔍 Yandex Search – a widget for quick search of movies, TV series and applications.

Not all services are officially supported on Android TV. For example, Yandex.Maps or Yandex.Navigator do not have TV-It is also worth considering that Xiaomi blocks the installation of third-party launchers on some models (for example, Mi). TV 4A firmware MIUI TV 3.0).

⚠️ Note: Yandex.Disk and Yandex.Money are not adapted for TVs and may not be displayed correctly on the big screen. Use them only through Yandex.Browser in the desktop version.

To check the compatibility of your Xiaomi TV model with a particular Yandex service, use the table below:

2. Preparation of Xiaomi TV for installation

Before installing Yandex applications, several mandatory steps must be taken:

1. Update your firmware to the latest version. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update and Check for Updates. Update firmware for Xiaomi TV: Mi TV P1/Q2: MIUI TV 4.0+ Mi Box S: Android TV 9.0+ Mi TV 4A: MIUI TV 3.2.1+

Activate unknown sources

Google Play

Settings → Applications → Security → Unknown sources → Include

Connect the mouse or keyboard

Yandex.Luncher

Free up your memory.

500MB

Settings → Applications → Remove

If your TV is running on PatchWall (Xiaomi India), you may need to switch from region to Russia.

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Security → Region.
2. Choose Russia (if the option is not available, use a VPN).
3. Reboot the TV.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV 4A firmware MIUI TV 3.0 region change may cause resets. Before region change, save a backup via Settings → System system → Backup.

3. Method 1: Install Yandex.Browser via Google Play

The easiest method is to download the official version of Yandex.Browser for Android TV from Google Play. It is suitable for all Xiaomi models with support for Google services (for example, Mi Box S, Mi TV P1).

Instructions:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your TV (the icon in the app menu).
2. In the search bar, enter Yandex.Browser and select the official application from Yandex LLC.
3. Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.
4. After installation, launch the browser and perform the initial setting (choice of language, synchronization with the Yandex account).

Region established in Russia

Google Play Store Updated

TV connected to Wi-Fi

Enough free memory (500)+ MB)-->

If the browser is installed but not running, try:

1. Clear the app cache in Settings → Applications → Yandex.Browser → Clear the cache.
2. Reboot the TV (hold the Power button on the remote for 5 seconds).
3. Update Android System WebView to Google Play (this is a component for running web applications).

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If Yandex.Browser is slowing down on Mi TV Stick, turn on the mode Light in the browser settings. This will turn off animations and speed up work.

Method 2: Manual installation APK-file

For models without Google Play (e.g. Mi) TV 4A for the Chinese market) or if the official version of the browser is not suitable, you can install Yandex applications through the APK-This method requires caution, as unofficial sources can spread malware.

Step-by-step:

1. Download. APK proven-source: 🔗 Official website of Yandex: https://browser.yandex.ru/tv (section For Android TV). 🔗 APKMirror: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/yandex/ (Choose versions marked with tv). ⚠️ Attention: Don't download APK Files with the.apk extension from unreliable sources may contain viruses or spyware.
2. Move it. APK TV: 📁 Through USB-drive: copy the file to the flash drive, connect it to the TV and open through the File Manager. ☁️ Through the cloud: download APK to Yandex.Disk or Google Drive, then open the link on the TV through the standard browser. 📶 Through Send Files to TV: Use the application to transfer files over Wi-Fi (available on Google Play).

Install APK.

File Manager → Select APK → Open → Install → Confirm

If the error "Application not installed", check:

• Whether Unknown Sources are included (see Section 2).
• Is the APK version compatible with your firmware (for example, Android 9 will not work for APK for Android 11).

If there is an error "INSTALL_FAILED_INSUFFICIENT_STORAGE", clear the system cache:

adb shell pm clear com.android.vending

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause system failures if you type in the wrong commands. -rf / — It'll delete all the data from the TV!

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ADB is a powerful tool, but it's dangerous. Use it only if other ways haven't worked, and you understand the consequences of your actions.

6. Yandex.Browser and Yandex.Luncher setup after installation

After successful installation of Yandex applications, they must be configured correctly for easy use.

For Yandex.Browser:

• 🔊 Voice search: press the microphone button on the remote or say “OK Yandex” (you need a connected Yandex.Station).
• 📁 Sync: Sign in to Yandex account to sync bookmarks and history with other devices.
• 🖥️ Mode for TV: turn on in the browser settings (Settings) → Interface. → Regime. TV).
• 🔒 Ad Blocking: Activate the built-in blocker in Settings → Security → Protection from advertising.

For Yandex.Luncher:

• 📺 Home Screen Customization: Add Weather, Calendar and Movie Recommendations widgets through Long Press → Change widgets.
• 🎮 Remote Management: If the buttons don’t work, reassign them to Settings → remote → Button settings.
• 🔄 Launcher reset: if the interface is buggy, clear the data in Settings → Annexes → Yandex.Luncher → Clear the data.