How to connect Yandex Alice Mini to Xiaomi TV via Wi-Fi: the complete guide

Yandex’s Alice Mini voice assistant and Xiaomi’s Mi TVs are the perfect combination for a smart home. But many users have difficulty syncing these devices wirelessly. Unlike wired connectivity via AUX or HDMI ARC, Wi-Fi settings require the correct configuration of both gadgets and sometimes additional manipulations with the Mi Home app.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways of connecting – from standard connection via Mi. TV You will learn how to avoid typical errors (for example, when the TV does not see the column in the list of devices) and what to do if Alice Mini refuses to connect to Xiaomi. TV conflict-ridden IP-Instructions are valid for all Mi models TV 4/5 (including Mi TV Q1/Q2, Mi TV A2) and Yandex Station Mini columns 2.

1. Preparation of devices before connection

Before you start syncing, make sure that both devices meet the minimum requirements:

• 📺 Xiaomi TV should work on the MIUI TV 3.0 or later (check in Settings) → Old PatchWall models (like Mi) TV 4A 2018 may not support direct integration with Alice.
• 🔊 Yandex column Alice Mini should be updated to the latest firmware version (the current version is checked in the Yandex application on the smartphone).
• 📶 Both devices must be connected to the same 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (5 GHz not supported for synchronization!).
• 📱 On the smartphone should be installed the application Mi Home (for TVs) and Yandex (for the column).

If your Xiaomi TV hasn’t been updated in a long time, check for updates manually:

1. Open Settings → About TV → Update system.
2. Click Check Updates and wait for the process to complete.
3. If you have a new version, install it and restart the TV.

⚠️ Attention: If your Mi is yours TV Connected to Wi-Fi via a guest network or uses VPN, Alice Mini won't be able to detect the TV.Switch off all additional network filters before setting up.

Method 1: Connect via Mi TV Assistant (official method)

This is the most reliable way, which works on most Xiaomi models, and the instructions are relevant for TVs with MIUI TV 3.2+:

1. Activate Developer Mode on your TV: Go to Settings → About TV. Find the build number and click on it 7 times in a row until you become a developer notification appears. Go back to the main settings menu and open a new Developer section. Enable the Wi-Fi debugging option.
2. Install Mi TV Assistant on your smartphone: Download the app from Google Play or App Store. Open the app and click Add Device. Select your TV from the list (it should show up automatically if both devices are on the same network).

Get Alice Mini on board.

• In the Mi TV Assistant app, go to the Smart Home → Voice Assistants section.
• Select Yandex Alice and follow the instructions on the screen.
• On Alice Mini, press and hold the microphone button until the beep (3 seconds).

Once connected successfully, you can control your TV voice, such as:

• 🎤 «Alice, turn on Xiaomi. TV»
• 🎤 «Alice, put Channel One on TV»
• 🎤 «Alice, turn it up 20%»

Column by Alice Mini issued a confirmation sound |

The TV is displayed in the list of devices in the Yandex | app

Voice commands are executed without delay |

In Mi TV Assistant appeared in the management section of Alice-->

Method 2: Connection via Yandex (alternative method)

If Mi TV Assistant does not recognize your TV or synchronization errors occur, try an alternative method through the Yandex app:

1. Open the Yandex application on your smartphone and go to the Devices → Add the device.
2. Select the TV and follow the instructions on the screen.
3. When the system asks you to enter the code from your TV: On the Xiaomi remote, click Menu → Settings → Smart Home → Yandex Alice. Choose Connect a new device and copy the displayed code. Enter this code into the Yandex app on your smartphone.

Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 2 minutes).

This method often works for Mi TV P1 and Mi TV Q2 models, where standard integration via Mi Home is blocked by regional restrictions.

⚠️ Note: If after connecting AliceMini does not control the TV, check whether the option is enabled to control the local network in the column settings (Yandex app). → Devices → Alice Mini → Settings → Local area network).

4.Setting up voice control of the TV

Once you've successfully connected, you need to set up voice commands for maximum convenience.

Extended management (e.g., running specific movies or series) may require additional UMI (Universal Media Interface) settings in Mi Home:

To activate these functions:

1. Open the Yandex application on your smartphone.
2. Go to Devices → Alice Mini → Settings → Scenarios.
3. Create a new script by adding a TV and other smart devices.

For example, you can configure a script for “Kinovitcher” that will:

• Turn on the TV and switch it to Netflix.
• Turn off the main light and turn on the Yeelight backlight.
• Set the volume to 50%.

7. Security and confidentiality

Connecting a voice assistant to a TV raises privacy concerns.

• 🎤 Recording voice commands: all requests to Alice are processed on Yandex servers. You can delete the command history in the Yandex application (Profile) → History of requests).
• 🔒 Local commands: some commands (such as volume control) are executed locally without transmitting data to the Internet.
• 🛡️ Network Protection: Make sure your Wi-Fi is password protected WPA2/WPA3 (Don't use outdated WEP).
• 🔄 Security Updates: Regularly Update TV and Speaker Firmware to Close Vulnerabilities.

If you are worried about listening, you can:

• Turn off the microphone on the speaker with a physical button (on the back of Alice Mini).
• In the settings of the TV (Settings → Privacy), disable the option to Send data about use.
• Use guest Wi-Fi mode for the column (but this will limit the functionality).

⚠️ Note: If you connect Alice Mini to a TV in an office or public place, avoid using voice commands with personal data (e.g., “Alice, show me my photos from Google Photos»).

FAQ: Frequent questions