How to add a Xiaomi lamp to the Yeelight app: full instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi and Yeelight have long been an integral part of the smart home ecosystem, but their integration sometimes raises questions among users. Despite the fact that both brands belong to the same company, the process of adding a Xiaomi Mi LED or Mi Bedside Lamp lamp to the Yeelight application has its own nuances. In this article, we will analyze all the steps from checking the compatibility of models to setting up voice control through Alice, Google Assistant or Siri.

The main problem users face is the lack of direct synchronization between Mi Home and Yeelight, but there are workarounds, including using Mi Home Automation, third-party services like Home Assistant, or even manually adding via the app. LAN-We'll look at all the current ways for 2026, given the latest firmware updates and the changed connectivity algorithms.

If you’ve just bought a Xiaomi Yeelight lamp (like the YLDP02YL or YLDD04YL model) or are trying to integrate the old Mi LED Desk Lamp into a new system, this guide will help avoid errors such as the device’s invisibility on the network or constant connection failures.

1. Compatibility Check: Which Xiaomi Lamps Work with Yeelight

Not all Xiaomi smart bulbs can be added to the Yeelight app, but the basic rule is that the device must support MiOT (for models after 2019) or have an open LAN API (for older versions).

If your model is not in the table, check its serial number on the official Yeelight website or in the Mi Home database. Lamps with the YL prefix (for example, YLDD04YL) are usually supported natively, while models with the MJ prefix (for example, MJTD02YL) may require additional manipulation.

⚠️ Warning: Lamps purchased in China (suffixed versions) CN), They may have region restrictions, and connecting to Yeelight requires changing the server in Mi Home to China Mainland.

2.Preparation for connection: what to do before adding a lamp

Before adding a lamp to Yeelight, follow a few mandatory steps:

• 📱 Update the lamp firmware via Mi Home.Odd versions (below 1.3.0) may not support MiOT protocol.
• 🌐 Connect the lamp to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. 5GHz networks are not supported by most Xiaomi smart bulbs.
• 🔄 Reset the lamp settings if it was already linked to another account. To do this, hold the power button 5-10 seconds until you blink.
• 📲 Install the latest versions of the apps: Mi Home (6.0)+) Yeelight (4.5)+).

Some models (such as the TP-Link Archer C6) block multicast packets that are used to detect devices on the local network. If the lamp is not in Yeelight, try:

1. Disable AP Isolation in Wi-Fi settings.
2. Add a lamp to the DMZ (for power users only!).
3. Temporarily disable the firewall on the router.

3. Method 1: Adding Xiaomi lamp to Yeelight via Mi Home Automation

The most reliable method for lamps that support MiOT is to use automation in the Mi Home, which works for most models released after 2020.

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to Automation → Create → If...
2. Select the trigger The device is controlled and add your Xiaomi lamp.
3. As an action, select Manage another device and find the Yeelight option (if any).
4. Save the automation. Now the lamp will be available in Yeelight via LAN-control.

If Yeelight is not on the action list, try an alternative path:

1. In Mi Home, go to the lamp settings → Sharing.




2. Enable Local Control (LAN).




3. Run Yeelight and press Add Device → Other ways → LAN- search.

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Critical nuance: after updating the lamp firmware in 2023, some models (for example, Mi) LED Desk Lamp Pro requires confirmation of connection via Mi Home even if you are not using the LAN-If the lamp does not appear in Yeelight, check the notifications in Mi Home - there may be a request for permission to access.

Method 2: Manual addition through IP-Address (for experienced users)

If the automatic methods do not work, you can add the lamp manually, knowing it. IP-Address and token. This is a good way to do open-source models. LAN API, The Yeelight Color Bulb or Mi LED Ceiling Light.

Instructions:

1. Find out. IP-Lamp address: 1. In Mi Home, go to lamp settings → 2. Find the local area network line, there will be IP (for example 192.168.1.105).
2. Get Token Devices: How to Get Xiaomi Token Lamps? MIIO protocol analyzer or Packet Capture for Android: python3 -m pip install python-miio miio --discover Token will be in response in format 55:aa:22:... (64 symbol).
3. In Yeelight, select Add Device → Other Ways → Add over IP and enter data.

⚠️ Warning: Don't give your token to third parties! This gives you full control of the device. For security, change it after setting up in Mi Home (Settings section) → Token dump).

5. Customize voice control via Alice, Google or Siri

Once you successfully add a lamp to Yeelight, you can tie it to voice assistants, and the process varies depending on the ecosystem:

• 🎤 Yandex Alice: Open the Yandex app → Devices → Add → Yeelight. Sign in through your Xiaomi account (to match your Yeelight account) Say, "Alice, turn on the lamp in the living room».

Google Assistant:

1. In Google Home, click + → Set up your device → More options → Yeelight.


2. Select a lamp from the list and assign a room.

Apple HomeKit:

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HOOBS

Yeelight

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If the voice assistant can't see the lamp, check:

• 🔗 Is the region of the account in Mi Home and Yeelight (should be Russia or Europe).
• 🔄 Updated lamp firmware (minimum version for voice control - 1.5.0).
• 📡 Is Wi-Fi stable (reconnect the lamp if the signal is weak).

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If Alice can’t find the lamp, try restarting the router and re-authenticating in the Yandex app, sometimes changing the server in Mi Home to Singapore (even for Russian users) helps.

6. Common mistakes and their solutions

Even if the instructions are followed correctly, there may be failures, and here is a list of typical problems and ways to fix them:

If the lamp is plugged in but does not respond to commands, check:

• 🔌 Nutrition: Some models (e.g., Mi) LED Ceiling Light requires zero wire to work properly.
• 📶 Wi-Fi signal: if the signal level is lower -70 dBm, the lamp may be switched off.
• ⚙️ Router settings: turn off IGMP Snooping and Band Steering.