How to connect a smart speaker with Alice to a Xiaomi TV: all the ways + fixing

Connecting the smart speaker with voice assistant Alice to the Xiaomi TV opens up new opportunities for managing multimedia: from voice search for movies to volume control without a remote. However, many users have difficulty syncing devices, especially when it comes to Mi models. TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV X or Xiaomi TV A Pro with different versions of firmware MIUI TV.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connection (via the HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct and cloud services, as well as how to configure voice control of the TV through Alice, taking into account the features of firmware 2023-2026. We will also discuss common mistakes, such as why the column is not determined by the TV or why Alice does not respond to commands like “Put Netflix on the TV».

If you use a Yandex column Station, Capsule or Light, and the TV runs on Android TV Google TV (Like the new Xiaomi models. TV Q2), The instruction will also suit you - adjusted for the OS version. For owners of old models (until 2020) added a separate section with workaround solutions.

1. Compatibility of Alice smart speakers and Xiaomi TVs

Before you start connecting, check if your technology supports the right protocols.

• 🔹 Columns with Alice: all models (Yandex Station 2, Mini Capsule, Light) are compatible with Xiaomi via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, but for full control of the TV requires firmware MIUI TV 3.0+.
• 📺 Xiaomi TVs: Mi TV 4S/4A/4C (2018–2020): Bluetooth support 4.2 and HDMI ARC, But they may not recognize the speaker as the default audio device. TV X (2021–2022): Full support for Google Cast and Wi-Fi Direct, but requires manually configuring access rights for Alice. TV A Pro / Q2 (2023–2026): They work for Google. TV, Compatible with Alice via cloud sync (Yandex account required) ID).
• 🔌 Connection protocols: HDMI ARC/eARC: to transmit audio from TV to speaker (cable required) HDMI 2.0+). Bluetooth: for streaming audio, but with a delay ~200 Wi-Fi Direct: for voice control (no delay, but not on all models).

⚠️ Note: If your TV is released before 2019 and runs on PatchWall (not Google) TV), Voice control through Alice will be limited, in which case we recommend using the HDMI ARC only for sound transmission, and commands to give by voice through a smartphone with the application Yandex.

2. Connection through HDMI ARC: best-sounding

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel is the best way to transmit sound from TV to speaker without delay:

• 🔊 You want to use the speaker as your primary speaker system.
• 🎮 Synchronizing sound with video (for example, for games or movies) is important for you).
• 🔌 Your TV and columns have a port. HDMI ARC (usually signed on the back panel).

Instructions for connection:

1. Turn off the TV and the speaker from the socket.
2. Connect the cable. HDMI 2.0 (or higher) to the port HDMI ARC On some models, the Xiaomi port is signed as HDMI 3 (ARC).
3. Turn on the devices and go to the settings of the TV: Settings → Sound. → Sound output → HDMI ARC
4. Select an External speaker (HDMI ARC) and activate the Control option HDMI (CEC).
5. Confirm the connection (if required) in the column – usually just say, “Alice, connect to the TV.”

If the sound doesn't come up,

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 🔧 Check that the column settings have enabled mode HDMI Input (in the Yandex application or via the voice command “Alice, switch the input to the user’s voice command) HDMI»).
• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware (relevant for models 2020-2021 with bugs in the HDMI CEC).

Check the version. HDMI-cable (need 2.0)+)|Activate. CEC TV-setting|Update the firmware of the column and TV|Disable other Bluetooth devices (may interfere with the device)

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⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 2.5 and below HDMI ARC It can work unstable when connected to the speakers Yandex Station 1st generation. in this case, use Bluetooth or update the software.

3. Bluetooth connection: simple but delayed

If your TV doesn’t support you HDMI ARC Or you want to use the speaker as a portable device, Bluetooth is going to be an alternative (~150-300 ms, which is critical for movies and games.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on the column: For Yandex Stations: say "Alice, turn on Bluetooth." For Capsule: press the power button for 3 seconds until the blue indicator flashes.

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Settings → Devices → Bluetooth

Yandex Station-XXXX

Confirm the pairing on both devices.

Settings → Sound → Sound output

Bluetooth audio

If the TV doesn't find the column:

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth on both devices.
• 📱 Make sure the speaker is not connected to another device (such as a smartphone).
• 🔧 Reset Bluetooth settings on your TV: Settings → System system → Reset → Reset your Bluetooth settings
• 🛠️ Update the column firmware through the Yandex app (relevant for devices older than 2 years).

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If the sound delay is critical, try to reduce it in the settings of the TV: → Sound. → Audio Delay (Available on 2022 Models)+ year-end).

On Xiaomi TVs TV Q2 (2026) with Google firmware TV 12 when connecting over Bluetooth, Low Latency mode is automatically activated, reducing latency to 100 ms.

4. Wi-Fi Direct connection: for voice control

Wi-Fi Direct allows the speaker and TV to communicate directly without a router, a method used to control the TV via Alice (e.g., “Turn YouTube” or “Turn Volume”).

How to set up:

1. Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or set up Wi-Fi Direct on your TV).
2. On the column, say, "Alice, find the devices nearby."
3. In the list, select your TV (the name will be like Xiaomi-TV-XXXXX).
4. Confirm the pairing on the TV (entry may be required) PIN-code, usually 0000 or 1234).
5. In the settings of the TV allow control through third-party devices: Settings → Devices → Management of other devices → Turn on

If Alice doesn't control the TV:

• 🔄 Reconnect devices via Wi-Fi Direct.
• 🔧 Check that the TV is enabled with Google Assistant (even if you use Alice): → Voice assistant → Google Assistant → Turn on
• 📋 Update the list of supported commands in the Yandex application (Smart Home section).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 3.0-3.5 voice control over Wi-Fi Direct may not work smoothly due to a conflict with the built-in Google Assistant.

5. Cloud sync: for new models on Google TV

Xiaomi TVs TV A Pro and Q2 (2023–2026 on Google’s basis TV Support cloud integration with Alice through Yandex account ID. This allows you to control the TV even outside the home (for example, turn it on on the way from work).

Instructions for setting:

1. Sign in to Google Account and Yandex on TV ID (via the Yandex app from Google Play).
2. In the Yandex app on your smartphone, go to the Smart Home section and add a TV as a new device.
3. Confirm access to TV control (scanning may be required) QR-TV-screen code).
4. In the settings of the TV allow remote control: Settings → System system → Remote access → Turn on

Advantages of the method:

• 🌐 Managing TV from anywhere in the world (via the Internet).
• 🔄 Automatic synchronization with other Yandex devices (e.g. lamps or sockets).
• 📱 The ability to create routines (e.g., “Alice, turn on the TV and turn off the lights»).

If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices:

• 🔄 Restart your router and check your TV connection to the internet.
• 🔧 Update the Yandex app and TV firmware.
• 📋 Make sure that UPnP is on TV: Settings → Network → Additionally. → UPnP → Turn on

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Cloud sync only works on Google TVs TV flattened MIUI TV For older models, use Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth.

6. Solving typical problems

If the connection failed, check these points:

If the problem is not resolved:

• 🔧 Reset network settings on the TV: Settings → System system → Reset → Reset the network settings
• 📞 Contact support for Yandex (for speakers) or Xiaomi (for TV) by specifying device models and firmware versions.

7. Connect to old models (until 2020)

Xiaomi TVs 2018-2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 4A or Mi TV 4C) They have limited support for external devices:

• 🔊 For sound: Use a Bluetooth adapter (e.g., Xiaomi Bluetooth Audio Receiver) if the TV doesn't have Bluetooth built-in. Connect the speaker through AUX (3.5 mm) by means of a Bluetooth adapter → AUX.
• 🎤 For voice control: Set up control via smartphone: link speaker and TV with one Yandex account ID And use commands like "Alice, turn on Mi." TV Install the Yandex app on your TV for the kitchen. TV (Available on Google Play for Android models TV).

For Mi models TV 3S (2017 and older:

• 🛠️ Update the firmware to the latest version through USB (forum instructions 4PDA).
• 🔌 Use it. HDMI-splitter ARC, If there is no separate port on TV HDMI ARC.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs 2017-2018 with firmware MIUI TV 1.x voice control through Alice is not possible due to the lack of support for Wi-Fi Direct and cloud synchronization.

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