How to connect Yandex Mini Station to Xiaomi Mi TV: all ways with step-by-step instructions

Connecting Yandex Mini Station to Xiaomi Mi TV opens up new possibilities for voice multimedia control, listening to music through powerful TV speakers and creating a unified smart home ecosystem. However, many users face difficulties: the speaker does not find the TV, the sound is transmitted with a delay or no connection at all. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting – from classic HDMI ARC to advanced scenarios through Yandex IoT and Mi Home, and give recommendations for eliminating typical errors.

It is important to consider that compatibility depends on the model of your Xiaomi Mi TV. For example, older versions (until 2020) may not support Bluetooth 5.0, and for TVs on Android TV 9+, direct audio output via HDMI-CEC is available without additional adapters. We tested all methods on current firmware in 2026 and identified the most stable solutions.

1.Preparation: What will be needed to connect

Before you start setting up, check for everything you need, and even one component that is missing can make it impossible to connect.

• 🔌 HDMI-cable (preferably version 2.0 or higher for sound transmission without delay) will fit the standard cable from the kit Xiaomi Mi TV, if its length is sufficient.
• 🔊 adapter HDMI → 3.5 mm Jack (only for Yandex Mini models without a car) HDMI-Note that cheap adapters often make noise in the sound.
• 📶 Stable Wi-Fi connection (for ways through Yandex IoT or Mi Home) The router must support the standard 802.11ac (5 GHz).
• 📱 Smartphone on Android/iOS with Yandex and Mi Home installed (for setting up via smart home).

Also make sure your Xiaomi Mi TV has the latest firmware installed, check this out in Settings → About TV → Software Update. If an update is available, install it before connecting. This is especially important for the Mi TV 4S/5X models, where older firmware versions had bugs that recognized external audio devices.

2. Connect via HDMI ARC (best way to sound)

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) method provides the best sound quality without delay and allows you to control the volume of Yandex Mini Station directly from the Xiaomi Mi TV remote. This method is suitable for all models of Mi TV, Released after 2019 (for example, Mi TV Q1E, Mi TV A2).

Instructions:

1. Turn both devices off the socket for 1 minute, then turn them back on. HDMI-port.
2. Connect Yandex Mini Station to the HDMI ARC port on your TV (usually signed or colored).
3. On the Xiaomi Mi TV remote, press Menu → Settings → Sound → Output HDMI ARC and select On..
4. In the settings of Yandex Stations (via the Yandex application) go to Device → Audio output → HDMI.
5. Do a sound test: tell the “Put music on” column – the sound must go through the TV speakers.

Connected cable to port HDMI ARC (casual HDMI)|

ARC mode enabled in TV settings |

Yandex Station selected as default audio device |

The sound test was successful (no delays or noises)-->

If the sound doesn't come up,

• 🔄 Restart both devices (turn off power for 30 seconds).
• 🔧 Try another one. HDMI-cable (sometimes a problem with damaged wire).
• 📺 On the TV on the menu Sound → Disable Dolby Sound Processing – it may conflict with ARC.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi Mi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4A) port HDMI ARC It's unstable with external speakers, so use alternative ways to connect.

3. Bluetooth connection (simple but delayed)

The method is convenient for temporary connection via Bluetooth, for example, to listen to music from Yandex Station through the TV speakers. However, the sound latency (latency) can reach 0.5-1 seconds, which makes the method unsuitable for watching movies.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Yandex Mini Station and say “Bluetoothooth settings”.
2. On the Xiaomi Mi TV, go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and activate the search.
3. In the list of found devices, select Yandex Station Mini XXX (where XXX is the last digits of the serial number).
4. Confirm pairing on both devices (on the column, click the confirmation button, on TV - "Connect").
5. In the TV sound settings (Settings → Sound → Sound output), select Bluetooth audio.

To improve the stability of communication:

• 📡 Place devices at a distance of not more than 3 meters from each other.
• 🚫 Remove sources of interference: microwave ovens, other Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi routers at 2.4 GHz.
• 🔋 Charge Yandex Mini Station to 100% - with a low battery charge, the connection can break.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may not have the option of output audio to Bluetooth devices. HDMI ARC.

4. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (an alternative to Bluetooth)

Wi-Fi Direct technology allows you to connect devices directly without a router, a method that is less jammed than Bluetooth, but requires support from a TV, suitable for Mi TV models on Android TV 10+.

How to connect:

1. On Yandex Mini Station, say: “Enable Wi-Fi Direct.”
2. On the TV, go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. In the list of found devices, select YandexStationMini-XXX.
4. Confirm the connection in the column (click the button on the top panel).
5. In the TV sound settings (Settings → Sound → Wireless speakers), select the connected station.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎵 More stable connection than Bluetooth (less breaks).
• 📶 Supports sound transmission in format AAC (better quality than SBC Bluetooth).
• 🔄 You can connect other devices to the same network at the same time (for example, a smartphone).

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If the TV does not find Yandex Station via Wi-Fi Direct, try manually entering it. IP-You can find out the address of the device in the Yandex application in the section "My devices» → «Network».

5. Integration through a smart home (Yandex + Mi Home)

The most advanced way is to link Yandex Mini Station and Xiaomi Mi TV through the smart home ecosystem, allowing voice control (e.g., “Put Mi TV on Channel 1”) and automatic scripting (e.g., “When Netflix launches, dim the lights and turn on the speaker”).

The setup will require:

1. Install Yandex and Mi Home apps on your smartphone.
2. In Mi Home, add the TV to your device list (if not already added).
3. In the Yandex app, go to Smart Home → Add Device → Xiaomi and log in through your Mi Account.
4. After synchronization, the TV will appear in the list of Yandex devices. Now you can create voice commands.

Examples of voice commands:

• 📺 «Turn on the Mi. TV»
• 🔊 «Turn the volume on the TV to 50%»
• 🎬 «Launch YouTube on Mi TV»
• 🔄 «Turn off the TV in 30 minutes»

6. Troubleshooting: What to do if nothing works

If none of these methods worked, check the following points:

• 🔌 Power: Make sure Yandex Mini Station is connected to the original power supply (some cheap charging doesn’t provide enough current).
• 📋 Firmware: On the TV Xiaomi Mi TV It should be an Android version. TV at least 9.0. You can check the settings → On TV. → Android version TV.
• 🔊 Sound settings: In the TV menu (Settings) → Disable all effects (e.g. Dolby Audio, Virtual Surround) as they may conflict with external speakers.
• 🛠️ Reset: If other devices have previously connected, reset the sound settings on the TV (Settings) → Sound. → Resetting the sound settings).

Typical errors and decisions:

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If your Xiaomi Mi TV is released before 2019, the most reliable way to connect is an HDMI ARC with an adapter. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct on older models are unstable.

FAQ: Frequent questions