How to turn Alice on the phone Xiaomi: full instructions with a photo

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex has become an integral part of the ecosystem of smart devices, but on Xiaomi smartphones, its activation has nuances. Unlike devices on pure Android or Yandex phones, where Alice is integrated at the system level, owners of Redmi, POCO or Mi have to use workarounds. This article reveals all the working ways to launch Alice exclusively with voice – without clicking on the screen, including settings through Yandex.Search, Yandex.Browser and third-party utilities.

Xiaomi’s MIUI is a feature that limits the background of applications and blocks the auto-start of voice assistants. We’ll go into detail on how to circumvent these restrictions, what permissions you need to issue, and why Alice sometimes doesn’t respond to voice commands even after you set them up correctly. At the end of this article, you’ll find a table of compatibility of Xiaomi models with Alice and FAQ for typical errors.

Why Alice doesn't run by default on Xiaomi

Unlike Google Assistant, which is built into Android at the system level, Alice is a third-party app. Smartphone makers, including Xiaomi, often block third-party auto-starts to save battery life and improve performance. Here are key reasons why Alice's voice activation may not work:

• 🔋 Optimization MIUI: Shell aggressively closes background processes, including voice recognition services.
• 🔊 Lack of system integration: Alice doesn't have OS-level microphone access like Google Assistant.
• 📱 Restrictions for third-party launchers: If you use POCO Launcher or Mi Launcher, voice commands can be ignored.
• 🔒 Blocking permits: MIUI requires manual authorization to auto-start and operate in the background.

Moreover, on some Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro) even after setting up, Alice may not respond to the phrase “Hi Alice” due to a conflict with the brand assistant Xiao AI.

Preparation of the phone: necessary settings MIUI

Before you set up Alice, you need to optimize the MIUI settings, otherwise the assistant will be permanently disconnected.

Disable battery optimization for Yandex applications|Allow autorun Yandex.Search and Yandex.Browser|Enable permission to access the microphone|Turn off energy saving for voice services-->

Now let’s take a look at each item in detail:

1. Disable battery optimization: Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Yandex (or Yandex.Browser). Select Battery Limits → No Limits. Repeat for Yandex.Search.
2. AutoRun Resolution: In the same app settings, find AutoRun and turn it on. This will allow Alice to work in the background.
3. Access to the microphone: In Settings → Privacy → Application permissions → Microphone make sure that Yandex.Search and Yandex.Browser have access.

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If Alice doesn’t respond to her voice after setting up, try restarting the phone – sometimes MIUI resets the permissions after updates.

Method 1: Running Alice through Yandex.Search (official method)

The most reliable way to activate Alice with your voice is to use Yandex.Search with a widget on the home screen, which works on all Xiaomi models with Android 9 and later.

Step-by-step:

1. Install the latest version of Yandex.Search from Google Play.
2. Add the Yandex.Search widget to the main screen (hold your finger in a free place → Widgets → find Yandex).
3. Open the widget and click on the microphone icon, and for the first time, you'll need to allow access to the microphone.
4. Say "Hi, Alice." The assistant has to answer.

For voice activation without clicking on the widget:

• 🎤 In the settings Yandex.Search go to Alice → Voice assistant → Voice activation.
• 🔘 Turn on the option "Listen to "Hello, Alice»".
• 📱 Take voice training (3-5 phrases to improve recognition).

Method 2: Using Yandex.Browser for voice control

If Yandex.Search is not suitable (for example, due to regional restrictions), you can use Yandex.Browser, which is less reliable, but works on devices without Google Play (for example, on Xiaomi’s Chinese firmware).

Algorithm of action:

1. Download Yandex.Browser (if it is not available in your region, use the APK from the official website).
2. Open your browser and go to the main page (Yandex.ru).
3. Click on the microphone icon in the search bar and say the command.
4. For activation without pressing: 🔧 Go to the browser settings → Alice. → Voice activation. 🎙️ Turn on the option "Listen to "Hello Alice" in the browser".

Limitations of this method:

• ⚠️ Alice will only work with an open browser.
• ⚠️ Voice recognition may be less accurate than in Yandex.Search.
• ⚠️ On some firmware MIUI The browser may close in the background.

Method 3: Third-party applications for voice activation (for advanced)

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities like Tasker or MacroDroid to create automatic Alice launch rules, which requires technical skills but gives you maximum flexibility.

Example of settings via MacroDroid:

1. Install MacroDroid.
2. Create a new macro with the trigger "Voice Recognition" ("Hello Alice").
3. Add the action "Run the application" → select Yandex.Search.
4. In the macro settings, turn on the option "Work in the background".

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 You can configure Alice activation even on a locked screen.
• 🎛️ Flexible setting of additional commands (for example, running Alice by double pressing the power button).

⚠️ Note: When using Tasker or MacroDroid, monitor permission to access special features (Settings) → Special facilities → Without it, macros will not work.

Compatibility table of Xiaomi models with Alice

Not all Xiaomi smartphones work equally well with Alice, and here is a table of compatibility of popular models (data is relevant for MIUI 14 and later):

If your model is not in the table, try standard methods (via Yandex.Search or browser). On new flagships (Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70), Alice usually works without problems thanks to improved MIUI optimization.

Solving Typical Voice Activation Problems

Even after you set it up correctly, Alice may not respond to voice commands, and let's look at some of the most common mistakes and their solutions:

• 🔋 Assistant shuts down through 5-10 Seconds: This means that MIUI aggressively closes the background processes. Add Yandex.Search to the list of "Secure applications" (Settings) → Battery → Secure applications).

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi firmware (especially Chinese), Alice’s voice activation can be blocked at the system level. MIUI.

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If Alice does not work through Yandex.Search, try Yandex.Browser or third-party utilities. The main thing is to configure the permissions in MIUI correctly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up Alice on Xiaomi