Xiaomi Entering App: What It Is and How to Use It on Smartphones and Smart Devices

Xiaomi’s “Input with Xiaomi” feature is a frequent question for smartphone and smart device users, and it appears in the settings menu in a variety of contexts, from keyboard and voice control to integration with Mi AI and smart home. But what exactly lies behind this option? It’s not a standalone application, but an ecosystem of tools to make interaction with technology easier.

Many people mistakenly associate “enter” with text only, but in Xiaomi, this feature covers much more: voice commands, gestures, scanning QR- codes and even managing IoT devices via Mi Home. For example, on smartphones with MIUI 14+, the option can automatically connect the Xiaomi keyboard when you enter passwords or activate the voice assistant Xiao AI to search the system. While the setting depends on the device model and the firmware version – somewhere the function is hidden in Settings → additionally, and somewhere on the main screen.

If you see this option on the menu and you don't know how to use it, don't be too quick to turn it off. In some cases, it allows you to bypass the limitations of standard keyboards (for example, for entering Chinese characters or characters in rare languages), and in others, it speeds up the work with the smart home. Next, we will analyze all the application scenarios, from basic text input to advanced automation functions.

What is “Input with Xiaomi” and why you need it

In fact, under this name hides not one, but several solutions from Xiaomi, united by a common goal: to simplify the user’s interaction with the device.

• 📱 Xiaomi Keyboard is an alternative to Gboard or SwiftKey with gesture support, themes and integration with Mi Account.

On smartphones with MIUI, the function can appear in different sections:

• In Settings → Language and input are as an alternative keyboard.
• In Settings → Applications → Default management – to select the input method.
• In Settings → Voice assistant - as part of a speech recognition system.

The main difference from standard solutions is deep integration with the Xiaomi ecosystem, for example, the keyboard can offer quick commands to control the Mi Band or Robot Vacuum, and voice input supports specific queries like “Enable Living Room Cleaning” without having to open the Mi Home.

How to turn on and configure the Xiaomi keyboard

If you want to try a branded keyboard instead of Gboard, do the following:

1. Open Settings → Language and input.
2. Click on Virtual Keyboard (or Keyboard Management in older versions of MIUI).
3. Activate the switch next to the Xiaomi Keyboard (may be called the Mi Keyboard or Xiaomi IME).
4. Go back to the previous menu and select it as the default keyboard.

After activation, it is recommended to configure the main parameters:

• 🎨 Topics: Go to Keyboard Settings → Themes and select the design (there are options with transparency, dark mode and animations).
• 👆 Gestures: Turn on swipe to type (Settings → Swipe) – this will speed up printing by 30-40%.
• 🔑 Security: In Settings → Privacy, disable Use Cloud Offers if you don’t want the keyboard to send data to Xiaomi servers.

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Note that on some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the Xiaomi keyboard may conflict with the Gboard if both are active at the same time, in which case you will have to manually disable one of them.

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If the keyboard is slowing down, clear its cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Xiaomi Keyboard → Storage.

Voice input and Xiao AI: how to control a smartphone voice

The “Input with Xiaomi” feature is closely linked to the Xiao AI voice assistant (on international firmware, Google Assistant can be replaced).

After setting up, you will be able to:

• 🏠 Manage a smart home: Commands like “Switch on the bedroom light” or “Start the robot vacuum cleaner” will work if the devices are connected to the Mi Home.

An important nuance: on smartphones with global firmware (MIUI Global), Xiao AI is often replaced by Google Assistant, but the functionality of voice input remains similar, the main difference is that Xiao AI is better optimized for working with Xiaomi devices (for example, supports commands for Mi Band or Mi TV).

Mi Home integration: managing a smart home through input

One of the most useful features of Xiaomi Enter is the ability to control smart devices via text commands or voice.

1. In the Mi Home settings, activate Voice Control (Profile → Settings → Voice Assistant).

After setting up, you will be able to:

• 💡 Control lights: Write in the search box "Switch on the light in the kitchen" - the lamp will respond if connected to the Mi Home.

Example of text work:

You: "Set the temperature in the living room at 22 degrees"




Mi Home: "Living room temperature set at 22°C (device: Xiaomi Smart Thermostat)"

Limitation: To control via text, devices must be connected to one Mi Account and be on the same Wi-Fi network as the smartphone.

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Voice control of the smart home works only with an active Internet connection, since commands are processed on Xiaomi servers.

Problems and Errors: What to Do If Xiaomi Entering Doesn’t Work

If the function refuses to activate or malfunctions, check the following points:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the input settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select “Reset keyboard settings”.
3. Reset the device.

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On some firmware (MIUI 13 and below), the “Input with Xiaomi” feature** may conflict with Google services, in which case disabling Google Play Services for the keyboard (in the application settings) will help.

Security and privacy: What Xiaomi knows about your input

Like any input system, Xiaomi's solutions collect data about your actions.

• 🔒 Keyboard: By default, it sends anonymous usage statistics (including frequently used words) to Xiaomi servers. This can be turned off in Keyboard Settings → Privacy.
• 🎙️ Voice input: audio recordings of commands can be temporarily stored to improve recognition. In Xiao AI, they can be manually deleted.
• 🏠 Mi Home: Smart home management commands are logged in the application history (available in Profile → Activity Log).

To minimize data collection:

1. Turn off “Personalized sentences” in the keyboard settings.
2. Delete the history of voice commands in Xiao AI (Settings → History).
3. Use local voice input mode (if available) instead of cloud-based.

Important: If you use Mi Account to sync devices, command and setting data can be stored on Xiaomi servers even after you delete it from your smartphone. To clear it, go to your personal account and manually delete your activity history.

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For maximum privacy, create a separate Mi Account specifically for managing your smart home without having to tie personal data to it.

Alternatives: When to abandon the “Input with Xiaomi”

Despite the convenience, Xiaomi’s branded solutions aren’t for everyone.

If you decide to opt out of “Input with Xiaomi”, remember:

1. Turn off the keyboard in Settings → Language and input.
2. Remove permissions for Xiao AI in Settings → Apps.
3. Reconfigure your smart home to an alternative platform (e.g. Home Assistant).

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On smartphones with MIUI for Russia (for example, Redmi Note 11), some of the functions of “Input with Xiaomi”** may be limited due to local features of the firmware.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions