Xiaomi nightlights have long been an integral part of the smart home ecosystem, offering not only soft lighting but also integration with voice assistants. However, many users have difficulty linking these devices to Alice, the voice assistant from Yandex.
In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to synchronize Xiaomi nightlife (including Mi Bedside Lamp, Yeelight and Mijia Smart LED Desk Lamp) with Alice – both through the official Mi Home app and using third-party services like Yandex IoT or Home Assistant.
What Xiaomi nightlife is compatible with Alice?
Not all Xiaomi devices support direct integration with Yandex.Station or Alice’s mobile app, and here’s the current list of compatible models for 2026:
- 💡 Xiaomi Mi Bedside Lamp 2 is the most popular model with the RGB-lighting and adjustable color temperature.
- 💡 Yeelight Smart LED Bulb (Color) – a smart lamp that can work like a nightlight.
- 💡 Mijia Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S — lamp-lighting.
- 💡 Xiaomi Mi LED Desk Lamp Pro – premium model with support for HomeKit and Alice.
Note: models without Mi Home support (e.g. some of the OEM-To check compatibility, open the Mi Home app, find your device in the list and see if it has a Yandex Smart Home or Yandex IoT settings".
Important: Xiaomi nightlifers purchased before 2022 may require a firmware update to work with Alice. Check the version of the software in the Mi Home app - if it is below 1.4.5, update the device.
Preparing for the connection: what to do in advance
Before you connect the night light with Alice, follow a few mandatory steps:
- Install the Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS) and log in.
- Make sure that the nightlight and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (5 GHz networks may not be supported!).
If the nightlight is already added to Mi Home but does not appear in the Alice device list, check the account region. To work properly, it should be set to China or Russia.
1. Open Mi Home → Profile → Account settings.
2. Press "Region" and select "Russia".
3. Restart the application and check the visibility of the device.Install Mi Home|Add a nightlight to the app|Update the firmware of the device|Check Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz)|Establishing the “Russia” region"-->
Method 1: Connection through official Mi Home integration → Yandex
The most reliable method is to use the built-in integration between Mi Home and Yandex.Smart home, which works for most modern nightlife models.
- Open the Mi Home app and go to the Profile section" → "Settings" → "Yandex Smart House".
- Click "Add Account" and log in via Yandex account (the same as on your Yandex.Station).
- In the list of devices, tick your nightlight and click "Sync".
- Wait 1-2 minutes – the device will appear in the Yandex app called “Xiaomi [model]”.
If the nightlight did not appear in Yandex.Smart home, try:
- 🔄 Restart the night light (turn off/on power for 10 seconds).
- 🔄 Disable and reconnect the device in Mi Home.
- 🔄 Remove and re-add integration with Yandex.
What to do if the button “Smart home Yandex” is missing?
Method 2: Manual addition via Yandex IoT (for informal models)
If your nightlight doesn’t support direct sync (like Yeelight or older Mijia models), you can use the Yandex IoT platform.This method requires more action, but works for 90% of Xiaomi devices.
Instructions:
- Go to the Yandex IoT website and log in.
- Press "Add device" → "Other devices".
- Enter the connection data: Device type: "Lamp". Protocol: "Mi Home". Device ID: find in Mi Home (open device → "Settings" → "General information"). Token: get through mihome.dev (instruction below).
Save the settings and wait for the device to appear in the list.
To get the Mi Home token:
1. Go to https://mihome.dev/ and log in via your Mi Account.
2. Select the server "China" (even if your account is Russian).
3. Copy the token and paste it into Yandex IoT.💡
If Yandex IoT issues a “Device is not responding” error, check that the “Local Network” option is enabled in the Mi Home at the nightlight (Device Settings → Three Points → Local Network).
Setting up voice commands for the night lighter
Once successfully connected, the nightlight will appear in the Yandex app (Smart Home section), and you can now control it via Alice.
| Team team. | Action. | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Turn on/off [device name] | On/off nightlight | "Alice, turn on the nightlight in the bedroom." |
| Set [name] at [0-100]% | Brightness adjustment | "Alice, set the nightlight at 50%." |
| Make [name] [color] | Change of colour (for RGB-model) | "Alice, make the nightlight blue." |
| Put [name] on for [N] minutes. | Auto-shutdown timer | "Alice, turn on the nightlight for 30 minutes." |
To make Alice better recognize the device, set its name in the Yandex app:
- 📱 Open Yandex. → "Smart home" → pick out the night.
- 📝 Press "Settings" → "Device name" and specify a simple name (e.g., "Night in the Bedroom" instead of "Xiaomi Mi Bedside Lamp 2").
- 🎤 Say the name several times so that Alice remembers the pronunciation.
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For RGB-Nightlights (e.g. Mi Bedside Lamp 2) Alice supports 12 base colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, white, warm white, cold white. Shades like "turquoise" or "hacky" will not be recognized.
Typical errors and their solutions
Even with the right setup, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:
⚠️ Warning: If the nightlight flashes red after connecting to Alice, it means an authentication error in Mi Home.Reboot the device and repeat sync.
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Nightlight is not displayed in Yandex.Smart home | The Wrong Region in Mi Home | Change the region to Russia and restart the application |
| Alice says, "The device is not responding." | Night's off Wi-Fi. | Check the connection to the 2.4 GHz network |
| Commands are executed with a delay | Weak Wi-Fi signal or overloaded Xiaomi server | Restart the router or bring the nighttime closer to it. |
| Colors don't change on command. | The model does not support RGB | Check the device specifications in Mi Home |
If the nightlight is connected, but Alice can't hear it, try:
- Remove the device from Yandex.Smart Home and add again.
- Disable VPN or proxy on your smartphone (they can block communication with Xiaomi servers).
- Reset the nightlight to factory settings (press the power button for 10 seconds) and repeat the setting.
Additional features: scenarios and automation
Xiaomi's nightlife link to Alice opens up possibilities for automation, like setting up:
- 🌙 Auto-Time: Alice, turn on the nightlight every day at 22:00".
- 🚪 Reaction to other devices: the nightlight lights up when the door opens (needs a Xiaomi sensor) Door/Window Sensor).
- 🎶 Synchronization with music: backlight flashes in the beat of the melody (works with Yandex.Music).
To create a script:
- Open the Yandex application → “Smart home” → “Scenarios”.
- Click "Create a script" → "Add a condition" (e.g. "Time" or "Voice command").
- Select the action: "Device control" → your nightlight.
- Save the script and test it out.
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For advanced automation, use the Home Assistant platform, which allows you to link Xiaomi’s nightlight to Alice via the Yandex Smart Home plugin and configure complex triggers (for example, turn on when there is low light in the room).