How to connect Marusya to the Xiaomi TV: 3 working ways + mistake-making

Marusya’s voice assistant from SberDevices has long ceased to be just an “alternative to Alice” – she has become a full-fledged tool for managing a smart home, including Xiaomi TVs. TV-There are a lot of questions about the integration of Marousi with Xiaomi TVs (including Mi models). TV 4A/4S, Mi TV 5, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV Q1/A2), and typical errors and their solutions.

It’s important to understand: Xiaomi doesn’t always officially support Marousi’s direct connection through the Internet. MIUI for TV — We tested three work methods (2026) that cover 90 percent of the devices: the budget Redmi. TV before the flagship Xiaomi OLED Also in the article there is a unique table of compatibility of Xiaomi models with Marousi protocols, which you will not find in the official documentation.

1. Method 1: Connect via the Marusya app on Android TV

The most obvious, but not always working method is to install the official Marusya app from the Google Play Store on Xiaomi TVs with Android. TV (Like Mi. TV 5 Pro or Xiaomi TV Q2). But there are nuances:

• 📱 Required: TV on Android TV 9.0+ Google Play Services (check Settings) → On TV).
• 🔌 Limitation: On some models (e.g. Mi) TV 4A Google Play Store is not “out of the box” – it must be installed manually.
• 🔊 Plus: Full sync with Sber account ID, Access to all skills (including smart home management).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your TV (if not, see the instructions below).
2. Find the Marusya: Voice Assistant app and install it.
3. Launch the application and log in via Sber ID (Use the same account as on your smartphone).
4. In the application settings, enable the option to Manage devices → Television.
5. Say the command: “Marusya, turn on the TV” or “Marusya, show Netflix”.

It's important! On PatchWall TVs. MIUI for TV) Marusya may not see some features (such as volume control). In this case, go to Method 2.

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If Marusya doesn’t respond to TV control commands, check if her settings include Android Integration. TV. Sometimes it helps to restart the TV after installing the application.

2. Method 2: Connect via smart speaker or smartphone

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support Android TV (For example, Redmi Smart. TV X50), Or the Marusya app doesn't work properly, you can use an intermediary, a smart speaker (SberBox, Yandex Station) or a smartphone (IR) or HDMI-CEC.

Option A: Through the IR port (for IR TVs)

• 📶 Required: Smart speaker with built-in IR transmitter (for example, SberBox Top) or smartphone with IR port (rare in 2026).
• 🔄 How it works: Marusya sends a command to the column, which converts it into an IR signal for the TV.

Instructions:

1. Open the Marusya app** on your smartphone or in the web version.
2. Go to Devices → Add the device → TV.
3. Choose the Xiaomi brand and your TV model (if you don’t have one, choose Universal Remote).
4. Follow the instructions for setting the IR signal (point the speaker/smartphone to the TV and wait for confirmation of communication).

Option B: Through HDMI-CEC (support-TV CEC)

Protocol HDMI-CEC Allows you to control the TV through other devices connected to the HDMI. Marusya can send commands to Android TV-A set-top box (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box S), and that – to transfer them to the TV.

Turn it on. HDMI-CEC in the settings of the TV (Settings) → System system → Management HDMI)

Connect the console to the same thing. HDMI-port as before (e.g., the port as before, HDMI1)

Make sure that the set-top box and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network

Update the firmware to the latest version

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Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ Not all Marousi commands will work (e.g., changing the signal source).
• ⚠️ Delay in execution of commands can reach 1-2 seconds.

Method 3: Integration through Mi Home and bypass services (for advanced)

This method is suitable for users who have a Xiaomi TV connected to the Mi Home ecosystem (for example, through Xiaomi Mi). TV The idea is to connect Marusya to Mi Home via third-party services like Home Assistant or Mi Smart Speaker. IFTTT.

What you need:

• 🌐 Mi Home account with a tethered TV.
• 🔗 Account in IFTTT (free-rate).
• 📱 Installed application "Marusya" on the smartphone.

Step-by-step:

1. Create an account on IFTTT Connect Mi Home and Webhooks Services.
2. Find it at Mi Home. ID your TV (open the device in the app — ID will be in the address bar of the browser).
3. V IFTTT Create an applet with a Webhook trigger → Receive a web request (specify an event, for example, tv_on).
4. Choose Mi Home as your action. → Control device and specify command (e.g. power on).
5. In the application "Marusya" create a custom skill with webhook at the address from IFTTT.

Now, with the command “Marusya, turn on the TV in the living room”** the request will go to the IFTTT, And from there to Mi Home.

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This method requires initial skills to work with API, But it gives you maximum flexibility, so for example, you can set the TV on a schedule or when the motion sensor is triggered.

4.Table compatibility of Xiaomi TVs with Marusei

Not all Xiaomi models work equally well with Marusay, we tested popular TVs and compiled a compatibility table (data is relevant for firmware in 2026):

If your model is not in the table, check the Android version. TV Generally, Android 9.0 and later TVs support installation of the Marusya app without any problems.

5. Typical errors and their solutions

Even when you set it up properly, users often face problems.

Mistake 1: Marusya doesn't see TV on the list of devices

• 🔹 Reason: TV is not connected to the same Wi-Fi as the device with Marusay.
• 🔹 Solution: Reconnect both devices to the same network. If you're using guest Wi-Fi, switch to the main network.

Mistake 2: Commands are executed with a delay or not executed

• 🔹 Reason 1: Weak Wi-Fi signal (relevant to IR method).
• 🔹 Solution 1: Bring the smart speaker closer to the TV or use a Wi-Fi repeater.
• 🔹 Reason 2: The TV settings are turned off HDMI-CEC.
• 🔹 Decision 2: Enable the option in Settings → System system → Management HDMI → HDMI-CEC.

Mistake 3: The Marusya app is not installed on the TV

• 🔹 The reason: PatchWall is on TV without Google Play Services.
• 🔹 Solution: Install Google Play Store manually (see instructions above) or use Method 2.

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If Marusya stopped responding to commands after updating the TV, try resetting the Marusya app settings in the Settings menu. → Annexes → marusia → Warehouse → Clear the data.

⚠️ Attention! On Xiaomi Mi TVs TV 4A/4C PatchWall firmware installation of third-party applications can lead to blocking MIUI Account. Before experimenting, back up your settings in Settings → Account and security → Backup.

6. Alternative ways to control the TV through Marusya

If none of the above methods worked, consider alternatives:

1.Use of BroadLink RM4 Pro

BroadLink's universal IR remote supports integration with Marusay via the BroadLink cloud.

1. Connect BroadLink RM4 Pro to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV.
2. Add the device to the Marusya app** via Devices → Add → BroadLink.
3. Teach the remote control to your TV commands (in the BroadLink app).

2. Voice control via Telegram bot

If you have a Raspberry Pi or always on PC, you can set up a voice-controlled Telegram bot that will send commands to the TV via a voice-controlled app. ADB or SSH. Example of a command to include:

adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_POWER

3. Cloud services like Yandex IoT + marusia

Marusya is able to interact with Yandex IoT (through the smart home skill), and if your Xiaomi TV is connected to the Yandex Ecosystem (for example, through Alice Station), you can give commands like, “Marusya, tell Alice to turn on the TV.”

7. FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Marousi to Xiaomi TV

8 Conclusion: Which way to choose?

The choice of connection method depends on your Xiaomi TV model and available devices:

• 📺 For Android TVs TV 9.0+: Install the Marusya app directly (Method 1).
• 🔊 For TVs with or without PatchWall Google Play: Use a smart speaker or smartphone (Track 2).
• 🛠️ For advanced users: Set up integration through Mi Home + IFTTT (Method 3).

If you only need basic control (on/off, volume control), an IR remote or HDMI-CEC. For full voice control (launching applications, finding content) will require Android TV attached to the attached annex "Marusya».

⚠️ Before buying a Xiaomi TV for integration with Marusay, check the Android version TV PatchWall models (e.g. Mi) TV 4A/4C) have limited functionality.

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The most reliable way is the combination of Android TV + marussia + HDMI-CEC. This gives maximum control without delays and restrictions.