How to connect Yandex Mini Station to Xiaomi TV: all the ways and nuances

Why is Yandex Mini Station and Xiaomi TV the perfect duo?

Yandex’s voice assistant Mini Station and Xiaomi’s TVs (Mi TV A2, P1, Q2, etc.) were designed to complement each other: the speaker turns a regular smart TV into a full-fledged voice-controlled media center, and the TV expands the station’s capabilities from playing content to managing a smart home. But how do you link them together if the instructions for the devices do not have clear guidelines?

In this article, 3 proven ways to connect (HDMI ARC, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi), compare their pros and cons, and solve typical problems: why Yandex Station Mini does not see a Xiaomi TV after the firmware update of 2026, how to fix the audio delay and what to do if voice commands do not work. All instructions are relevant for Xiaomi TV models on Android TV 11/12 and Yandex Station Mini (including the version with a display).

Method 1: Connecting via HDMI ARC is the best choice for high-quality sound

If your Xiaomi TV supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel), this method will provide minimal audio latency and maximum playback quality. Suitable for Mi TV Q2 2023, P1E, A2 4K and later models.

You'll need:

• 🔌 Cable HDMI 2.1 (Original or certified Ultra High Speed is recommended)
• 🔊 Yandex Mini Station with connector HDMI IN (No display models have it!)
• 📺 Port port HDMI ARC on TV (usually signed or highlighted in color)

Step-by-step:

1. Turn both devices off the socket for 30 seconds, it will reset the port cache.
2. Connect the cable to the HDMI ARC port on TV and HDMI IN at the station.
3. Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Sound. → Sound output → HDMI ARC.
4. Select Passthrough (Direct Transfer) or Auto mode.
5. Activate the station with a voice command: "Alice, turn on the TV."

Update the TV firmware to the latest version

Make sure your HDMI cable supports ARC (check the labeling)

Turn off other sound devices (soundbar, receiver)

Enable CEC mode in TV settings (usually Settings → System → HDMI Management)

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⚠️ Warning: If the sound is late, try turning off the sound processing in the station settings (Settings) → Sound. → Sound processing → On some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4S) manual activation required HDMI-CEC service-menu.

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If the station does not respond to commands from the Xiaomi remote after connecting, check the HDMI-CEC settings in the TV menu. Sometimes port re-initiation helps: turn off the cable, restart the TV and reconnect.

Comparison of HDMI cables for connection

Method 2: Wireless Bluetooth Connection – Simple, But With Nuance

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support HDMI ARC (like the Mi TV 4A or Mi TV Stick models), or you want to avoid wires, Bluetooth connectivity will be an alternative.However, be prepared for audio delays of up to 200ms and possible communication interruptions.

Connection algorithm:

1. On TV: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth → Add the device.
2. At the station: say "Alice, turn on Bluetooth" or press the microphone button for 3 seconds.
3. In the list of available devices on TV, select Yandex Station Mini-XXXX (where XXXX is a unique ID).
4. Confirm the pairing on both devices.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android firmware TV 10 or below may not have any profile support A2DP Sink (required to transmit sound to the station). Check this in Settings → On TV. → Software version: If version is older than 2022, update the firmware!

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 No wires - convenient for wall mounting TV.
• 🎵 It is suitable for listening to music from TV (for example, from YouTube Music).
• 🔋 Saving the port HDMI other devices.

Disadvantages:

• 🐢 Sound delay (especially noticeable in movies and games).
• 📶 Unstable connection with a large number of Wi-Fi networks nearby.
• 🔊 You can’t use the station as a microphone for voice search on TV.

Method 3: Connecting via Wi-Fi and Yandex Ether – for content management

This method does not transmit sound to the station, but allows you to control the TV voice through the service Yandex Ether. Suitable for Xiaomi TV models with pre-installed application Yandex or support for Google Assistant.

Instructions:

1. Install the Yandex app from Google Play on your TV (if it is not available by default).
2. Sign in to your Yandex account (should match your station account).
3. At the station, say: “Alice, find Yandex Ether” and follow the instructions for linking devices.
4. After synchronization, check the commands: "Alice, turn on YouTube on TV" "Alice, play the movie "Lord of the Rings" on the Movie Poisk" "Alice, turn up 20% louder"

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Sino-based firmware (e.g., global versions of Mi) TV 5X) Yandex may not be installed, and you'll have to use workarounds:

• 🌐 Install. APK-Application file manually via Send Files to TV.
• 🔄 Use Google Assistant as an intermediary (set up a Yandex Station bundle) → Google Home → Xiaomi TV).

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Wi-Fi connectivity does not replace HDMI or Bluetooth for sound, but adds voice-activated content management, ideal for those who use streaming services frequently.

Problem Solving: The station can't see the TV or the sound is lost

Even with the right connection, there can be failures.-5 mistakes and their solutions:

1. Yandex Mini Station does not appear in the list of Bluetooth devices

Causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Station is discharged - connect it to the network for 10 minutes.
• 🔄 Pairing mode is not activated – press the microphone button for 5 seconds before the beep.
• 📱 Conflict with other devices – disable Bluetooth on your smartphone or laptop.
• 🔧 Outdated firmware - update the station through the Yandex application.

2. the sound is delayed (especially over Bluetooth)

Try it:

• 🎵 Switch Bluetooth codecs to TV: Settings → Bluetooth → Additionally. → Codec → SBC (instead AAC).
• 🔊 Turn off the sound effects at the station: "Alice, turn off the equalizer".
• 📡 Move your router away from your TV (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are running at close frequencies).

3.Voice commands don't work

Frequent causes:

• 🎤 Station microphone is silenced - check the physical switch (if any).
• 🔇 In the settings of TV disabled access to the microphone for the application Yandex.
• 🌐 Internet problems – the station requires a network connection to process commands.

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If the station stopped responding to commands after updating the TV, reset Bluetooth settings on both devices. On Xiaomi TV, this is done in Settings → Devices → Bluetooth → Reset settings.

Additional features: what else can be done after the connection

Yandex Station Mini + Xiaomi TV opens up new use cases:

• 🎬 Voice launch of films: "Alice, turn on Game of Thrones" on the Movie Search HD".
• 🎮 Game management: "Alice, launch Steam Link on TV" (requires an installed app).
• 🏠 Smart home integration: “Alice, turn off the lights and turn on the TV at 40% volume” (you need Xiaomi Mi Home devices).
• 📊 Voice reminders: Alice, remind me to watch the match at 20:00 on Channel One".

For advanced users:

• 🔧 Set up Tasker on your TV to automate activities (e.g., turn on the station when you start Netflix).
• 🌐 Use it. IFTTT Create chains of commands between devices.

Compatibility: What Xiaomi TV models support connectivity

Not all Xiaomi TVs work equally well with Yandex Mini Station, below is the compatibility table by model and year of release:

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware for the Chinese market (for example, models with suffixes) CN) There may be no support for Yandex Ether and Google Play. In this case, installing applications will require unlocking the bootloader or using alternative stores (for example, Aptoide). TV).

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