How to connect Alice to the Xiaomi TV: all ways and life hacks

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex has long ceased to be exclusive to smartphones and speakers — now it is available on TVs, including Xiaomi devices. However, many users face problems when trying to integrate the assistant into the ecosystem of Mi TV, Mi Box or Mi TV Stick. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting, the nuances of compatibility and the typical errors that prevent Alice from making money on your TV.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi doesn’t pre-install Alice on its devices — you need to install it yourself through third-party apps or firmware. We’ve tested all working methods on the 2022-2026 models and compiled step-by-step instructions based on the latest Android TV and Google TV updates. If you want to control your voice TV, search for content without a remote, or automate your smart home, this article is for you.

Xiaomi TVs with Alice: which models are supported

Not all Xiaomi devices can work with Alice out of the box.

• 📺 Mi Smart TVs TV (series P1, A2, S Pro, Q2, ES) — support installation of Yandex with Alice via Google Play, but require manual microphone settings.
• 🎮 The Mi Box S (2nd generation) and Mi TV Stick – not officially supporting Alice, but it can be installed via APK or alternative launchers.

If your TV isn’t on this list, check its specs in the official Mi Store or through the Settings → About TV menu. For example, the 2018–2019 Mi TV 4S models often don’t pull up the current versions of the Yandex app because of a weak processor.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with an Amlogic processor S905 (For example, Mi Box 3 Alice can brake or fly. Before installing, check the free memory in Settings → Storage – must be at least 1 GB.

Method 1: Install Alice via Google Play (for smart TVs)

This is the easiest method for Mi TV owners with Android TV 9.0+. The instructions are relevant for models P1, A2, Q2 and others with Google Play Store preinstalled.

1. Open Google Play on your TV (the icon in the app menu).
2. In the search box, enter “Yandex” and select the official application from Yandex LLC.
3. Click “Install” and wait for the download to be completed.
4. Launch the application and log in to Yandex account (you can use it through the QR-smartphone-code).
5. In the application settings, enable the option “Voice Assistant Alice”.

If the app doesn’t find the microphone, connect a Bluetooth headset or USB-microphone (e.g. from webcam) on some Mi models TV The microphone in the remote is absent, so without an external device, voice input will not work.

Method 2: Installation APK-file on Mi Box and Mi TV Stick

For the Mi Box S and Mi TV Stick, there is no official Yandex app on Google Play. You have to install the APK manually.

Step-by-step:

1. Download. APK-Yandex application file with Alice for Android TV (The version must be at least 23.10 (compatibility checked).
2. Copy the file to USB-drive and connect it to the console.
3. On your TV, open Settings → Security and Restrictions → Unknown sources and allow installation from your file manager (e.g. File Commander).
4. Through the file manager, find the APK and install it.
5. After installation, run the application and set up as in Method 1.

If Alice doesn’t respond to her voice after the installation, try:

• 🔄 Reset the console (Settings) → Reboot).
• 🎤 Connect a Bluetooth microphone (e.g. Xiaomi) AI Speaker).
• 🛠️ Install an alternative launcher (for example, ATV Launcher that supports voice search.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi TV First-generation Stick (2020) Alice may not start due to memory limitations.Uninstall unnecessary apps via Settings before installation → Annexes.

Method 3: Connecting through a smart speaker with Alice

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support direct Alice installation, you can use an external speaker (e.g. Yandex Station, Yandex Mini or Xiaomi AI Speaker) as an intermediary. This method works for all Mi TV models, even the oldest ones.

What you need:

• 🔊 Alice smart speaker (connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV).
• 📶 Stable Internet connection (speed from 10 Mbit / s).
• 🔄 Yandex account tied to column.

Instructions:

1. Connect your speaker and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. In the Yandex app on your smartphone, add a TV as a control device (Smart Home section).
3. Say to the column, “Alice, turn on the TV” or “Alice, show Netflix on Xiaomi.”
4. If the TV is not responding, check if the HDMI-CEC control option is enabled in the settings (Settings → HDMI → HDMI Management).

This method allows you to control the TV voice, but has limitations:

• ❌ Voice search inside apps doesn’t work (for example, on YouTube).
• ❌ The content can only be launched through commands such as “Alice, turn on Channel One».
• ✅ Basic commands are supported: on / off, volume control, channel switching.

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If Alice doesn't find your Xiaomi TV in a smart home, try rebooting the router. IP-Addresses prevent devices from seeing each other.

Solving typical errors when connecting Alice

Even if you put it right, Alice might not work, and we've collected some of the most common problems and ways to fix them.

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the TV settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → Device → Reset settings.
2. Select “Erase all data” (resetting Wi-Fi and accounts will be required).
3. After reset, repeat Alice's installation.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV (Like Mi. TV ES 2020) after reset, it may be necessary to re-activate the Widevine license to play content in the 4K. To do this, go to the Settings. → Accounts and security → Activation. DRM.

How to set up Alice to manage a smart home through a TV

Alice on Xiaomi TV can become a smart home control center if you properly configure integration with Mi Home devices.

1. Make sure all smart devices (Xiaomi Robot Vacuum, Yeelight, Aqara) are connected to one Mi Home account.
2. In the Yandex app on your TV, go to the Smart Home section and add your Mi Home account via Connect the Service.
3. After synchronization, check the work of the teams: 💡 «Alice, turn on the light in the living room (for Yeelight lamps). 🧹 «Alice, Launch a Robot Vacuum (For Xiaomi Robot Vacuum). 🌡️ «Alice, what's the temperature in the nursery? (for Aqara sensors).

If the devices are not displayed in Yandex.Smart home, check:

• 🔄 Update your device firmware through Mi Home.
• 🌐 Make sure that the region in Mi Home and Yandex is the same (for example, Russia).
• 🔒 In Mi Home settings, allow access to third-party services (Profile) → Settings → Security).

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To control a smart home via Alice on Xiaomi TV, you must have a stable Internet connection. When communication is broken, commands will not be executed, even if the devices are connected to the same network.

Alternative voice assistants for Xiaomi TV

If Alice doesn't fit or work on your TV, consider alternatives:

• 🤖 Google Assistant – Pre-installed on all Android TV, It requires a microphone. Teams: OK, Google, find a comedy on Kinopoisk».
• 📱 Siri (via iPhone) – if you have an Apple device, you can use HomeKit to control your TV via HomePod.
• 🎤 Xiaomi's own assistant (Xiao) AI) — It only works on Chinese firmware, but supports Russian in the latest versions.

To install Google Assistant:

1. Find and install the Google app (which includes Assistant).

Important: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware for the Chinese market (for example, purchased on AliExpress), Google Assistant can be blocked, in which case you will need firmware for the global version of MIUI TV.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Alice to Xiaomi TV