How to connect Yandex Alice to Xiaomi TV: all ways + mistake-making

Yandex's voice assistant Alice is no longer exclusive to speakers and smartphones. It's now available on Xiaomi TVs, turning everyday viewing into an interactive experience, from channel management to voice-based movie search. But how exactly to activate Alice on Mi TV or Redmi TV, If there is no obvious option on the menu, this article will reveal all the working methods, from official integration to workarounds for older models.

We have analyzed the current versions of Xiaomi firmware TV (MIUI TV 3.0 and later) and tested the connection on models 2020-2026. Importantly, the functionality of Alice depends not only on the model of the TV, but also on the region of the firmware. TV A2 or P1E The voice assistant can be blocked by default, and in this article you will find solutions for all scenarios, including when Alice "can't see" the TV or refuses to answer.

What Xiaomi TVs support Yandex Alice

Official support for Alice has only been available in Xiaomi since 2022, but even among the new models, there are nuances.

• 📺 Series with pre-installed Alice: Mi TV Q2 2022/2023, Redmi Smart TV X (Models for Russia), Xiaomi TV A Pro and newer. Here the assistant activates in 1 click.
• 🔄 Models with manual connection: Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 5, Redmi TV 70” (update required to MIUI TV 3.0+).
• ❌ Incompatible devices: all TVs on Android TV 9 and older (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 2018-2019) and models for the European market (Xiaomi) TV P1E firmware EEA).

Check the firmware version in the Settings menu → On TV. → Version. MIUI TV. If your model is not on the supported list, but it runs on Android TV 10/11, Try the method with Alice installation via Google Play (described in the section) 3).

⚠️ Note: On TVs with firmware for Europe (EEA) Alice won't work even after manual installation due to Google restrictions.The only way out is to change the firmware region, which voids the warranty.

Method 1: Official activation of Alice (for supported models)

If you're Xiaomi. TV It was released after 2022 and is intended for the Russian market, Alice is already integrated into the system:

1. Open the settings (cog on the remote).
2. Go to the Device section → Voice assistant.
3. Select Yandex Alice and click Connect.
4. Log in through Yandex ID (You will need to enter a login / password or scan QR-coded through a smartphone).

Once successfully anchored, activate voice input with a long press on the microphone button on the remote (or say "Hi Alice"). If there is no microphone button, use the Xiaomi Mi Remote remote (sold separately) or connect a Bluetooth headset.

The first setup can take up to 5 minutes, at which time the TV syncs data with Yandex servers. If the process is suspended during the Connection stage, check:

• 🌐 Internet connection stability (better to use Ethernet cable).
• 🔒 Lack of blocking by the router (sometimes interferes with parental control).
• ⏳ Time on TV (must be the same as the real time).

Method 2: Install Alice via Google Play (for unsupported models)

If you're Xiaomi. TV It works on Android TV 10/11, But Alice is not pre-installed, so you can try to manually install it. TV 5, Redmi TV 70" Other models with open access to Google Play.

Instructions:

1. Open Google Play on your TV (if you don’t have one, update your firmware).
2. In the search, enter “Yandex Alice” and select the official application from Yandex LLC.
3. Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.
4. Launch the application and log in via Yandex ID.

Important: once installed, Alice will not be integrated into the system (for example, you will not be able to control the TV voice).

• 🎬 Search for movies and TV series by voice (with support for film search and IVI).
• 📅 Find out the weather, news, exchange rates.
• 🎵 Manage music through Yandex Music.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 4S) After installing Alice through Google Play, the sound may disappear in other applications. Solution: restart the TV or reset the sound settings in Settings → Sound. → Reset.

Method 3: Connecting through external devices (columns, smartphones)

If the TV doesn’t support Alice directly, it can be connected indirectly through other gadgets, a method that works even on older Xiaomi models.

Option 1: Through Yandex Station or column

• 🔊 Connect Yandex Station or Yandex Column to the same Wi-Fi as TV.
• 📺 In the settings of the TV, activate Miracast or DLNA (Settings → Connections → Wireless projection).
• 🎤 Tell Alice to “turn on the TV” or “Show [the film title] on Xiaomi” TV».

Option 2: Through a smartphone with Alice

1. Install on the smartphone application Yandex with Alice.
2. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. In the Yandex app, click on the Smart Home icon and add the TV as a device (select Xiaomi Mi). TV list).
4. Now you can give commands like, "Alice, turn on Netflix on the TV."

The advantage of this method is complete control over the TV: from volume control to switching. HDMI-Con: Requires constant presence of a smartphone or speaker nearby.

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If Alice doesn’t see the TV on the device list, check if it’s on mode. HDMI-CEC (Settings → HDMI → Management HDMI). This will allow you to manage. TV via other devices.

Solving problems: Alice is not responding or connecting

Even on supported Xiaomi models TV These are the common mistakes and how to fix them:

If Alice is connecting but not controlling the TV (for example, not switching channels), check:

• 🔧 Media Management Rights in Alice’s App Settings.
• 🔄 Version compatibility: the TV should be firmware not lower MIUI TV 3.0, and on the smartphone / column - the latest version of the Yandex application.
• 📡 Wi-Fi quality: for stable operation of Alice, the Internet speed must be at least 5 Mbps.

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If after all the manipulations Alice and did not work, try to reset the TV settings to the factory (Settings) → System system → Resetting.This will remove all applications, but often solves compatibility issues.

Additional features of Alice on Xiaomi TV

Alice on Xiaomi TV It's a lot more than just turning on movies, and here are the hidden features that few people know about:

• 🎮 Game management: “Alice, run [game name] on your TV” (works with Google Stadia and Google Stadia) NVIDIA GeForce NOW).
• 📊 Smart Home Control: If you have other Xiaomi devices (lamps, sockets), Alice can control them via the TV.
• 🔍 Search for content: “Alice, find all the films with Leonardo DiCaprio” – the system scans the film search, IVI, Okko and other services.
• 👨👩👧👦 Parental Controls: Alice, I will block YouTube access for 2 hours».

To activate the extended functions:

1. Open the Yandex app on your TV.
2. Go to Settings. → Smart home.
3. Add the TV as a device and set up scripts.

For example, you can create a team called “Alice, Mode of the Movie” that will:

• Turn off the lights (if connected smart lamps).
• Set the sound to 50% and turn on Cinema mode.
• Launch the Netflix app.

Security and privacy when using Alice

The voice assistant records and analyzes your commands, so it's important to set up privacy settings. TV:

• 🔒 Turn off voice command history: Open the Yandex app on your TV. Go to Settings → Confidentiality. Turn off the option Save your request history.

Disable access to microphones for other applications

Settings → Applications → Permissions → Microphone

Leave a checkmark just opposite Yandex Alice.

Clean the cache regularly

Settings → Applications → Yandex → Clean the cache

If you use Alice through Yandex Station, additionally check the settings in the Yandex application on your smartphone:

• Open Profile. → Devices → Your column.
• In the Privacy section, disable Advertising Personalization.

If permissions aren’t on the list, update your firmware or reinstall Alice’s app.