How to connect Xiaomi TV to Alice: all ways and life hacks

Why is Alice on Xiaomi TV so convenient?

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex has long ceased to be exclusive to smartphones and speakers. Now it is actively integrated into smart TVs, including models Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and Xiaomi TV A Pro. Connecting Alice to the TV allows you to manage content, search for movies, run apps and even control other smart home devices – all this with your voice, without getting out of the sofa.

But not everyone knows that setting up this feature requires several mandatory steps, from updating firmware to syncing accounts. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to connect Alice to Xiaomi TV in 2026, including bypassing typical errors and optimizing the assistant. If your TV does not support Alice out of the box, no problem: there are alternative solutions.

Before you start, make sure your Xiaomi TV meets the minimum requirements:

• 📺 Model TV: Mi TV 4S/4A/4X (2019 New and Newer, Redmi Smart TV X, Xiaomi TV A Pro or any other with PatchWall or Google TV.
• 🔄 Firmware: version MIUI TV 3.0 and higher (how to check – read below).
• 🌐 Internet connection: stable 5GHz Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet.
• 📱 Installed application Yandex with tied Alice on the smartphone (Android/iOS).

Method 1: Connection through built-in integration (official method)

The easiest way is to use the built-in Alice support available on most modern Xiaomi TV models.This method works if your TV has upgraded to the latest PatchWall or Google TV (depending on the region).

Step instructions:

1. Open the settings on the remote (button) ⚙️) Go to the Accounts and Security section.
2. Select Add Add an Account → Yandex.
3. Enter the username and password from your Yandex account (the same as on your smartphone with Alice).
4. Confirm sync on your phone if a notification appears.
5. Return to the main menu and activate voice search by pressing the microphone button on the remote (or say “OK, Yandex”).

If there is no microphone button on the remote, use voice input through the Control Panel (the microphone icon in the upper right corner of the screen).

Update the TV to the latest version

Make sure that Alice is active in the Yandex app on the phone

Connect TV and phone to the same Wi-Fi network

Disable VPN (it can block sync)

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⚠️ Attention: On TVs with Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV A Pro 2023) Alice may conflict with the built-in Google Assistant.In this case, turn off Google Assistant in voice settings to avoid crashes.

Method 2: Connect via Yandex Station or Column

If you're Xiaomi. TV Does not support Alice directly (e.g. older Mi models) TV 3 or Mi Box), you can use Yandex Station, Yandex Column or any other column with Alice as an intermediary. This method is universal and works even with TVs without Smart TV.

Algorithm of action:

1. Connect the Yandex Station to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV.
2. In the Yandex app on your phone go to Devices → Add device → TV.
3. Select your Xiaomi TV model from the list (if not, choose Another TV).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to sync. You may need to type in PIN-TV-code.
5. After connecting, tell Alice to turn on the TV or “Play the movie Game of Thrones on Xiaomi TV”.

The advantage of this method is that you can control the TV even when it is turned off (if Wake-on-LAN is supported).

• 🔌 On. HDMI-CEC in the settings of the TV (System section) → Device management).
• 📶 Stable Internet connection (delays of more than 2 seconds can knock down commands).
• 🔄 Updated software on the column (version not lower than 1.45.0).

Method 3: Using the Yandex app on your TV

Xiaomi TVs with Google Play Store (such as Xiaomi TV A Pro or Redmi Smart TV X55) can be installed with the official Yandex app with Alice, which is suitable if the built-in integration is absent or unstable.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your TV (the icon in the app menu).
2. Find the Yandex application (the developer is Yandex OOO) and install it.
3. Launch the application and log in under the same account as on your smartphone.
4. In the application settings, enable the option of Voice Assistant Alice.
5. Now you can activate Alice by voice, saying “Hello, Yandex” or by clicking on the microphone in the application.

Important: the Yandex app on Android TV has a reduced functionality compared to a smartphone.

• 🎵 Manage music on other devices (for example, on Yandex Music in your phone).
• 📅 Viewing calendar or notes.
• 🔧 Change your smart home settings (only basic commands like “Switch on the lights").

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models TV The Yandex app may not appear in the Google Play Store due to regional restrictions. APK-file from Yandex’s official website and install it through the File Manager (allow installation from unknown sources in security settings).

Solving Typical Errors When Connecting

Even when you set it up correctly, users often face problems: Alice doesn't respond, the TV doesn't find the device, or commands are executed late. Consider the most common errors and how to fix them.

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the TV settings to factory:

Settings → System → Reset → Reset all settings

After reset, repeat the procedure of connecting Alice from scratch.

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If Alice is not good at recognizing her voice, try retraining her to your voice in the Yandex app on your smartphone. Go to Settings → Alice → Voice Training and take a short test.

How to optimize Alice’s work on Xiaomi TV?

Once you've successfully connected, you should set up Alice for maximum convenience.

• 🎯 Set up voice shortcuts: In the Yandex app on your phone, create short commands for frequently used actions. For example, the phrase "Movie Time" can start Netflix and turn off the lights.
• 🔊 Turn off unnecessary notifications: Go to Alice Settings → Notifications and disable weather, news and advertising alerts if they interfere.
• 🌙 Activate Night Mode: To prevent Alice from responding too loudly at night, turn on Quiet Mode in the Assistant settings.
• 🔄 Update your firmware regularly: Xiaomi often releases patches to improve compatibility with Alice.

For advanced users, you can configure automation through Yandex Alice and Mi Home, for example, you can create a scenario:

1. You say, "The boss is coming!"
2. Alice switches the TV to Business News, mutes the sound, and turns on the Do Not Disturb mode on her smartphone.

This will require:

1. Connect both accounts (Yandex and Mi Account) to the same email.
2. In the Mi Home app, create a script with a trigger from Alice.

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The newer the Xiaomi TV model, the wider the support for Alice. For example, on Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026, Ambient Mode control (back wallpaper) and integration with Yandex Maps are available for showing routes on the big screen.

Alternative ways to control your voice

If Alice doesn't fit for some reason, consider alternatives:

• 🤖 Google Assistant: Built into TVs with Google TV. Activated by a microphone button on the remote or voice (OK, Google) and supports more commands to manage Android applications, but less adapted to Russian-language content.
• 🎤 Voice-controlled remote: Xiaomi releases remotes with built-in microphones (such as Mi Remote Controller Pro) that support voice search by content, but not a full assistant.
• 📱 Remote apps: Mi Remote or Yandex Remote let you control your TV from your smartphone, including voice input.

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FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Alice to Xiaomi TV