Today’s consumers are looking to create a single smart home ecosystem where all devices interact with each other for maximum comfort. One popular request is to integrate Marusya’s voice assistant into a Xiaomi Android TV or PatchWall TV, which allows for more media center functionality by adding voice control and the ability to create a multi-room system.
It is important to understand that directly pairing the speaker and TV over Bluetooth to transmit audio from video (as in headphones) is not the main use case. It is much more effective to configure them through a single Wi-Fi network and account, which will turn your living room into a center of digital control. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to integrate, configure HDMI-CEC and the subtleties of working in the Salute application.
Before you start to take action, you need to make sure that your hardware is ready to work in conjunction. Basic setup requires a stable Internet connection and current versions of software on both devices. Ignoring this stage often leads to the fact that devices simply do not “see” each other on the local network.
Preparatory stage: inspection of equipment and network
The first and most critical step is to ensure the same network environment: Smart speakers VK Capsule and Xiaomi Mi TV or Redmi TV communicate exclusively over the local network. If your router is broadcasting signals at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with different network names (SSID), make sure that both devices are connected to the same frequency, ideally 5 GHz to minimize latency.
It's also worth checking the relevance of firmware. On a Xiaomi TV, this is done through the settings menu, and the column is best updated through a mobile app. The instability is often caused by the desynchronization of versions of communication protocols.
⚠️ Note: If your router is set up with customer isolation (AP Isolation, devices will not be able to detect each other. Make sure this feature is disabled in the router's security settings.
For successful synchronization, you will need:
- 📱 Smartphone with installed Salute application (for managing the column).
- 📺 Remote from the Xiaomi TV with voice input support (optional, but desirable).
- 🔌 Stable power for the column (use the original power supply).
- 🆔 Single account VK ID (desirable, but not strictly necessary for basic work).
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Use static. IP-The address for the TV in the router settings will prevent the connection between the devices from breaking after the network reboot.
Set up a smart column through the Salute app
The main control center for Marusya's column is the Salut app, which is where the device is first activated and linked to your digital profile, and without this step, further integration with Xiaomi TV is impossible, as the TV will search for devices authorized in your ecosystem.
The setup process is standard: once the speaker is turned on, it will go into pairing mode. In the application, you need to select the addition of a new device and follow the instructions on the screen. The voice assistant will tell you when to press the microphone button or confirm the action.
Pay special attention to the choice of room when setting up. If you specify that the speaker is in the Living room and the Xiaomi TV is later determined in the same location, the system will suggest combining them into a single group, which is a key point for the Multiroom feature, which allows you to broadcast sound simultaneously to all devices in the room.
☑️ Set up the Marusya column
After successfully binding, try asking a simple question or asking for music to be turned on, which will confirm that the device is correctly registered on the servers and ready to work with other equipment.
Integration with Xiaomi TV: Connection methods
There are several interaction scenarios, and the choice of the specific one depends on your goals. If you want to just control the TV voice through the speaker, you will need a skill or built-in feature Chromecast built-in. If the goal is to output sound from TV to speaker, this is where Bluetooth or HDMI-ARC technology comes into play (if you have a Marusay soundbar, which is rare, so the focus is on the software bundle).
The most common and useful scenario is to use a Xiaomi TV as a Chromecast receiver for column content or vice versa. To do this, you need to make sure that the broadcast feature is enabled on your Xiaomi TV (powered by Android TV). Go to Settings → Apps → All apps → Chromecast built-in and make sure that the application is active.
The second option is to control the TV via an IR port if your VK Capsule speaker model is equipped with an infrared emitter (for example, some versions of the Neo Capsule or Maxi). In the Salute application, you need to add a TV device, select a Xiaomi brand and test the buttons.
| Connection method | Functional | Equipment required |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi (Local Area Network) | Multiroom, Media Management, Broadcasting | Router, both devices on the network. |
| Bluetooth | Translation of sound from TV to column | Bluetooth TV module |
| IR port (Infra-red) | Voice on/off TV, volume | Column with IR emitter |
| HDMI-CEC | Synchronization of remotes (indirectly) | HDMI cable, CEC support |
Setting up Bluetooth audio output from the TV
If your goal is to improve sound quality by using Marusya's speaker as an external speaker system for a Xiaomi TV, you'll need a Bluetooth adapter mode. Not all smart speaker models support Bluetooth (A2DP Sink) audio reception mode, most only work in source mode. However, if your model allows it, the process looks like this.
On Xiaomi TV, go to Settings menu → Remote and Accessories → Add Accessory. The TV will start searching for available devices. At that time, say "Marusya, turn on bluetooth" or press the pairing button on the speaker case, if any.
When the name of your column appears on the TV screen (for example, Marusia_XXXX), Select it to pair. Once you've successfully connected, all the sound from the system, including YouTube, Netflix and terrestrial television, will be transmitted to the speaker.
⚠️ Note: When transmitting audio via Bluetooth, audio and video streams (lip-sync) may be desynchronized. → Sound. → Additional settings and change Bluetooth Audio mode to “Speed” or “Speed” if available in your PatchWall version.
It is worth noting that the constant operation of the speaker in Bluetooth mode can limit its functionality as a voice assistant at this point.
Multiroom Organization and Device Grouping
One of the most popular features is creating a multiroom system, which allows you to run music on a speaker in the kitchen and then, after you go to the living room, continue playing on a Xiaomi TV or other speaker without losing track.
In the Salute app, go to Smart Home or Devices. Find a device group option. Add your Marusya column and Xiaomi TV (if it is displayed as a compatible media device in the VK ecosystem or via Yandex if a bridge is used). Currently, native grouping of Xiaomi TV and VK Capsule into a single audio group is possible mainly through the Chromecast protocol or third-party integrations.
If the direct grouping in the app is not available, use voice commands. Say, "Marusya, turn on the music on the TV." If the script is set up or the TV supports the Cast Protocol, playback will switch, and you can also use the command "Marusya, turn on music everywhere" if the devices are in the same group in the application.
What to do if the TV is not visible in the Salute app?
For advanced users, scripting is available, such as the command "Marusya, I'm home" can turn on a Xiaomi TV (via IR or smart socket) and run your favorite news channel or radio.
Managing a Smart Home Through a Bundle
The integration of the speaker and the TV opens up opportunities for managing other smart devices. Xiaomi TV can act as a hub or just an access point, but the bulk of the work on processing voice commands is taken over by the cloud service Marousi.
You can ask the column to show the CCTV camera on the TV screen if you have compatible ones. IP-The command is, "Marusya, show the camera [name] on the TV." To do this, the TV must support Chromecast technology, and the camera must be added to the Salute app or a compatible service.
It's also convenient to control the lights and the climate. While you're watching a movie on Xiaomi TV, the phrase "Marusya, turn off the lights" will darken the room without requiring distraction to find the remote or phone, creating an immersive effect and increasing comfort.
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Voice control through the speaker allows you to control not only media content, but also the entire periphery of the smart home, turning the TV into a central monitoring screen.
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
Users may encounter a number of typical difficulties in the process of setting up. DNS-If the column says, "Something went wrong" and the TV can't see it, try restarting the router.
Another common problem is de-synchronizing accounts: Make sure that the app on the TV (if you use a VK profile) and the app on the smartphone use the same VK ID. Different accounts will not allow devices to “see” each other’s access rights.
- 🔄 Reboot: Turn off the TV from the socket for 10 seconds (full power reset), the column just reconnect.
- 📶 Network: Check if the router is not limited to the number of connected devices.
- 🔊 Sound: If the sound wheezes over Bluetooth, move the speaker away from the router and microwave to avoid interference.
- 📲 Updates: Forced to check the updates in the Google Play Store on Xiaomi TV.
⚠️ Note: If you have frequent Bluetooth connection breaks, try turning off the Adaptive Sound or Dolby Audio function in your Xiaomi TV settings, as they may conflict with the speaker codec.
If nothing helps, reset the column to factory settings by holding the microphone button for a long time (usually 15-20 seconds), and reset it.