ALOT Xiaomi: What it is, why it is necessary and how it works in the ecosystem of the smart home

If you own a TV, router or other Xiaomi device with support for smart home, you probably came across a mysterious term. ALOT — It's in settings, instructions, or when you connect gadgets, and many people confuse it with AIOT (Artificial Internet of Things, or Mi Home, but it's actually a separate technology with unique capabilities:

— what does the acronym mean ALOT How it relates to the Xiaomi ecosystem;

In which devices this function occurs and why it is needed;

— How to turn on, disable or configure ALOT on a TV, router or other device;

— different AIOT and Mi Home and when to use it.

Spoiler: No ALOT Some smart home features may not work properly or connect to a central hub at all. TV This technology is responsible for integrating with other gadgets of the brand, from light bulbs to robot vacuum cleaners.

What is it? ALOT Xiaomi: decryption and purpose

ALOT (Artificial Life of Things is Xiaomi’s proprietary technology that seamlessly integrates smart home devices into a single ecosystem over a local network, unlike cloud-based solutions like Mi Home), ALOT works at the level of local interaction protocols, which speeds up response and increases the reliability of communication between gadgets.

In simple words: if your TV is Mi TV Xiaomi router supports ALOT, They can directly control other devices (lamps, sensors, speakers) without constantly accessing the company's servers:

• 🔌 Local control – even without the internet (e.g. voice commands via XiaoAI will work).
• ⚡ Low latency – the response of smart lamps or outlets is almost instantaneous (important for automation scenarios).
• 🛡️ Increased security – data is not transferred to the cloud, but processed inside your network.

The technology debuted in 2020 with Mi TVs TV 5 and routers AX3600, It is also actively developing in 2026. ALOT support:

• 📺 Xiaomi Mi TVs TV (Q, P, A series, Redmi Smart TV.
• 📶 Xiaomi Router Routers AX6000/AX3600/AX1800 Hybrid models (e.g. Mi Router) 4A Gigabit with firmware not lower 1.0.56).
• 🔊 Xiaomi Smart Speaker and Mi Smart Display.
• 💡 Mi Home Hub (including models with support for Zigbee 3.0).

It's important, don't confuse. ALOT s AIOT — They're different protocols. AIOT (Artificial Internet of Things is responsible for cloud synchronization and work through the Mi Home app. ALOT — For local interaction, see the next section for more details on differences.

ALOT vs AIOT Vs Mi Home: What's the difference?

The common confusion among users arises from similar acronyms, and we will examine the key differences:

ALOT — It's a bridge between AIOT And physical devices:

• You speak to the TV's voice Mi TV: "XiaoAI, turn off the lights in the bedroom".
• Television through ALOT sends a command directly to the Yeelight smart bulb (if it is on the same network).
• If the lamp does not respond, the TV can redirect the request through the AIOT (cloud, but it will take longer.

⚠️ Attention! Some of the firmware of Xiaomi routers feature ALOT If the smart devices are not detected by the TV, check the router settings in the Local Area Network section. → Smart home protocols.

How to turn on or off ALOT on Xiaomi devices

The activation process depends on the type of device, and below are the step-by-step instructions for the most popular gadgets.

On Mi TVs. TV / Redmi Smart TV

1. Open Settings. → Smart home. → Local devices.

2. Activate the switch ALOT-Protocol (may be called Local Management).

3. Confirm permission to access the local network (if a request appears).

4.Reset the TV (Settings) → On TV. → Reboot).

⚠️ Attention, on the firmware TVs below. MIUI TV 3.0 function ALOT You may not be able to update the software through Settings. → Updating the system.

Protocol activated ALOT customized

Smart TV and smart devices on the same Wi-Fi network

Updated TV firmware to the latest version

The TV is rebooted after the changes-->

On Xiaomi routers (AX3600, AX6000 etc.)

1. Log in the web interface of the router at 192.168.31.1 (login and password is usually admin).

2. Go to Additional Settings → Local area network → Smart home protocols.

3. Enable the Support option ALOT and save the settings.

4. If necessary, add devices to the "white list" (section Access Management).

Advice: If, after inclusion, ALOT Smart devices are not defined, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the router (Reboot button in the web interface).
• 📶 Reconnect smart gadgets to the Wi-Fi network.
• 🔧 Reset your smart home settings on your TV (Settings) → Smart home. → Reset).

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If you have a router from another manufacturer (TP-Link, Asus) but want to use it ALOT, Connect it to Xiaomi’s main router in Bridge mode, allowing smart devices to communicate over a local network.

On smart speakers and displays Xiaomi

In the speakers Xiaomi Smart Speaker and displays Mi Smart Display function ALOT It turns on automatically when you first connect to the network, to check it's working:

1. Say in your voice, "XiaoAI, find local devices."

2. The column should sound the list of connected gadgets (if they support) ALOT).

3. If no devices are found, reconnect the column to Wi-Fi or update its firmware through the Mi Home app.

What devices support ALOT: full list of 2026

The list of compatible gadgets is regularly updated, but at the beginning of 2026 ALOT Officially working with the following categories:

How do I check compatibility?

1. Open the Mi Home app and select the device.

2. Go to Settings → About the device → Protocols.

3. If there is a list ALOT Local control – the gadget supports the technology.

⚠️ Some third-party devices (e.g. Philips Hue or Philips Hue) IKEA Tradfri may not work with ALOT, Even if you are connected to the Xiaomi hub, in this case, use cloud management through the AIOT.

Problems with ALOT: Why it doesn’t work and how to fix it

If devices are not detected or commands are executed with a delay, check the following points:

1. Devices on different networks

ALOT If the TV is connected to 5 GHz Wi-Fi and the smart lamp is connected to 2.4 GHz, they won't see each other. Solution: connect all the gadgets to the same network (preferably 2.4 GHz for compatibility with older devices).

2. Blocking by router

Some routers (especially from other vendors) block local protocols.

• 🔧 Turn off the firewall for local addresses.
• 📋 Add in. MAC-Smart device addresses in the white list".
• 🔄 Turn on the mode. AP Isolation (if it was active).

3.Outdated firmware

On Mi TVs. TV beforehand MIUI TV 2.5 and routers older than 1.0.50 function ALOT Solution: Update the software through settings or manually (instructions on the official Xiaomi website).

4. Conflict with other protocols

If you are active at the same time ALOT, Zigbee and Bluetooth Mesh, possible crashes.Solution: disable unnecessary protocols in the hub or router settings.

⚠️ If after all the manipulations ALOT not earned, reset the network on the problem device (Settings) → Network → Reset) and reconnect it.

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The most common cause of non-working ALOT — different Wi-Fi subnets (e.g. main network and guest) Make sure all devices are connected to the same network without splitting into two different networks. VLAN.

ALOT Smart home scenarios: practical examples

Technology ALOT It's unlocking its potential for automation. Here are some useful scenarios:

1. Controlling lighting through television

Set up the Mi TV TV so that:

• 🎬 Start of the film – Yeelight lamps were automatically turned off and Aqara curtains closed.
• ⏹️ Pause - turned on the night at 30% brightness.
• 🔴 Turning off TV: Good Night script was activated (all outlets were turned off except the refrigerator).

How to set up: Settings → Smart home. → Automation → Add a script.

2. Voice control without internet

With the Xiaomi Smart Speaker and ALOT You can:

• 🔊 Saying, “XiaoAI, turn on the heater in the living room” – the command will be executed even without the Internet.
• 📱 Set complex scenarios: “XiaoAI if the daytime temperature is above 25°C, close the curtains and turn on the air conditioner".

Security and alerts

Connect Aqara sensors to your TV or router via ALOT, where:

• 🚨 When the motion sensor was triggered, the siren was turned on and a notification was sent to the phone.
• 🔥 When smoke was detected (Mi Smoke Detector) all sockets were automatically turned off.

Example of automation settings through ALOT:

Condition: Motion sensor (living room) = "Motion detected"


Action 1: Turn on the Yeelight lamp (100 percent brightness)




Action 2: Play the sound of "Dog Barking" on XiaoAI




Action 3: Send a notification to your phone (if no one is home)

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For complex scenarios, use the Mi Home app on your phone and then sync them to your TV via ALOT. This will allow you to control automation even without a smartphone at hand.

The future ALOT: What to expect from Xiaomi in 2026-2026

According to insiders and official announcements, Xiaomi plans to develop the company. ALOT several-way:

1. Enhancing compatibility

Support is expected in 2026 ALOT for:

• 🚗 Xiaomi electric cars SU7 (Controlling a Smart Home from an Onboard Computer).
• 🤖 Mi Robot Vacuum (Automatic Schedule Cleaning without Cloud).
• 🖥️ Xiaomi Book (Integration with a smart home through Windows-based application).

2 New security protocols

Due to the growing cyber threats, Xiaomi is implementing a new ALOT:

• 🔐 Encrypting traffic between devices (as per standard) AES-256).
• 🛡️ Two-factor authentication for script management.

3. Local AI Assistant

On Mi TVs TV Q3 2026 will be an offline version of the voice assistant XiaoAI, which will process commands through the ALOT without sending data to the cloud.

⚠️ Attention! If you use beta versions of firmware, some features ALOT It may not work smoothly. We recommend installing only stable releases (check the version in Settings). → On TV).

FAQ: Frequent questions about ALOT Xiaomi