How to control Xiaomi TV through Alice: a complete guide with commands and settings

Voice-controlled TVs have long since ceased to be fiction — with Alice from Yandex and Xiaomi TVs, you can switch channels, adjust volume, or even search for movies without getting off the couch. But how does it work in practice? Many users face connection problems, misunderstanding of available commands or functionality limitations. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to manage Xiaomi. TV via Alice – from basic setup to advanced features, including solving typical errors.

It is important to understand that not all Xiaomi models support direct integration with Alice, such as the old Mi series TVs. TV 3/4 You may need additional devices like Yandex Station or Xiaomi. AI Speaker, while new models (Xiaomi) TV A2 2026, Redmi Smart TV X) often have built-in support, and we'll go into both scenarios in detail, and we'll also explain how to get around the limitations if your model isn't compatible out of the box".

Before you go into settings, make sure your TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Alice device (smartphone, speaker, or other gadget), a prerequisite for voice control — without it, commands will not reach the TV. Also check that the TV has the latest firmware installed: often new features appear after updates.

1 What are Xiaomi models TV Supporting management through Alice

Not all Xiaomi TVs can work directly with Alice, but here are the key compatibility criteria:

• 📺 New models (2022–2026): Xiaomi TV A2, A Pro, Redmi Smart TV X, Mi TV Q2 — have built-in support for Yandex IoT and connect to Alice without additional devices.
• 🔄 Old models (2018–2021: Mi TV 4A/4S, Mi TV 4X — Requires connection via Yandex Station, Xiaomi AI Speaker or smartphone with Yandex app.
• ❌ Incompatible models: Mi TV 3/3S, Mi TV 4 (First versions – do not support voice control even with additional devices.

To see if your model is compatible, check whether the Smart Home or Yandex IoT section is in your TV settings, and if you don’t, you’ll need to use workarounds (discussed in Section 4).

If your model is not on the list, check it out on Xiaomi’s official website in the specs section. Sometimes Alice support comes after firmware updates, which we’ll talk about in the next section.

2.Preparing Xiaomi TV to Work with Alice

Before you plug Alice in, you need to set up the TV itself.

1. Update the firmware: Go to Settings → On TV. → Update the system and install the latest version of the software. This is critical: old firmware may not support Yandex IoT.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi: The TV and Alice device (column, smartphone) must be on the same network. → Network → Wi-Fi.
3. Activate Xiaomi account: Without authorization in Mi Account, some smart home features may not work. → Account and security.
4. Enable access to the smart home: In the Settings menu → Smart home. → Yandex IoT activate the Allow Management option.

If you don’t have Yandex IoT in your settings, it means your model doesn’t support direct integration, so go to section 4, where we’ll talk about alternative ways to connect.

⚠️ Warning: If after updating the firmware TV began to brake or get out errors, reset to factory settings (Settings) → On TV. → This will help to avoid conflicts with the new software.

For models with Google Assistant support (e.g. Xiaomi) TV A Pro) you can use Yandex.Station as an intermediary, and we will explain this in detail in the next section.

3. Connecting Alice to a Xiaomi TV: step-by-step instruction

If your TV supports direct integration, follow this instruction:

1. Open the Yandex app on your smartphone (or use Yandex Station).
2. Go to the Devices section → Add the device.
3. Select the TV category and find it in the Xiaomi list.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen: the system will request access to your Mi Account.
5. Confirm the bundle of devices in the settings of the TV (you may need to enter the code from the TV screen).

Once the device is successfully connected, Alice must find the TV in the device list, and now you can test voice commands.

• 🔊 "Alice, turn on the TV"
• 🔊 "Alice, turn up the volume on Xiaomi. TV"
• 🔊 "Alice, find the Lord of the Rings movie on TV"

If Alice replies, "I can't find this device," check:

• 🔄 Are the TV and Alice device connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔒 Is access to a smart home allowed in Mi Account settings.
• 📱 Is the Yandex application updated on the smartphone.

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If Alice can't see the TV, try restarting both devices and reconnecting. Sometimes it helps to uncoup and re-assign your Xiaomi account in Alice's settings.

For models without direct support (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) You will need Yandex Station or Xiaomi AI Speaker. Details in the next section.

4. Alternative control methods for incompatible models

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support direct integration with Alice, there are three workarounds:

Method 1: Using Yandex Station or Yandex.Columns

Smart speakers from Yandex (Yandex Station 2, Yandex.Mini) can control the TV through the IR port (if it is in the model) or on the phone. HDMI-CEC. For that:

1. Connect the speaker to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV.
2. In the Yandex app add TV as a device with support HDMI-CEC (if there is a port).
3. Or set up IR control (you need to specify the model of the TV manually).

Method 2: Connecting through Xiaomi AI Speaker

Xiaomi column AI The Speaker (or Mi Smart Speaker) can act as a bridge between Alice and the TV:

• 🔗 Connect the speaker to the TV via Bluetooth or Mi Home.
• 🎤 In the column settings, activate the option Voice control TV.
• 🔄 Connect the column with Alice via the Yandex app.

Method 3: Using a smartphone as a remote

If you don’t have a smart speaker, you can use a smartphone with Alice and the Mi Remote app:

1. Install Mi Remote from Google Play or App Store.
2. Add your TV to the app and check the IR remote.
3. In Alice’s settings, create a script: “When I say Turn on the TV, send the command to Mi Remote.”

These methods do not work as stable as direct connection, but allow you to control the basic functions: on, switching channels and volume control.

5. Complete list of voice commands for Xiaomi TV

Alice understands dozens of commands for controlling a TV, and we put them into a table by category.

If Alice doesn't follow the command, try paraphrasing the request, for example, instead of "Alice, turn on Netflix," say "Alice, run the Netflix app on your TV."

⚠️ Attention: Commands for control IPTV (For example, "Alice, turn on channel 101" is unstable. For a reliable switch, use the original remote or the Mi app. TV Remote.

In the next section, we will discuss typical problems and ways to solve them.

6. Common Problems and Their Solutions

When connecting Alice to Xiaomi TV Users often encounter errors, and here are the most common ones and the ways to fix them:

Problem 1: Alice can't see TV

Causes and solutions:

• 🌐 Different Wi-Fi networks: Make sure the TV and Alice device are connected to the same network. If you use a dual-band router (2.4 and 5 GHz), reconnect both devices to 2.4 GHz - it is more stable for IoT.
• 🔄 Outdated firmware: Update TV software through Settings → Updating the system.
• 🔒 Access Lock: In the Mi Account settings, check if access to a smart home is allowed (Settings) → Smart home. → Permits).

Problem 2: Alice turns on the TV but doesn't control the volume

Decision:

• 🔊 Check if your model supports volume control through voice. TV 4A It can be switched on but not changed.
• 📱 Reconnect the TV in the Yandex app: remove it from the list of devices and add again.

Problem 3: Commands are executed with a delay

Reasons:

• 📶 Weak Wi-Fi signal: Move your router closer to your TV or use a network repeater.
• 🖥️ TV overload: Close background apps (Settings) → Annexes → Launched).

Problem 4: Alice says "The device is not responding"

Decision:

• ⚡ Restart the TV (unplug the socket for 30 seconds).
• 🔄 Update the firmware of Yandex Station (if you use a column).
• 📵 Check if the router firewall blocks access to the Yandex cloud.

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If the problem is not solved, try resetting the smart home settings on your TV (Settings) → Smart home. → Reset) and reconnect Alice.

If none of the methods did not help, contact Xiaomi or Yandex with the TV model and firmware version.

7. Advanced capabilities: scenarios and automation

Alice can not only execute direct commands, but also run complex scenarios with several actions.

• 🎬 "Alice, movie night" → Turns off lights (via smart lamps), turns on the TV, starts Netflix and sets volume to 60%.
• 🛌 "Alice, good night" → Turns off the TV, turns on white noise on the speaker, and closes the curtains (if there are smart devices).
• 🏠 "Alice, everyone home" → Turns on the TV on the news channel and notifies you of your return via a smartwatch.

To create this scenario:

1. Open the Yandex application and go to the Scenarios section.
2. Click Create a Script → Voice control.
3. Add a trigger phrase (for example, “Kinnave”).
4. Select devices and actions (TV, lamps, speakers, etc.).
5. Save the script and test it out.

To work scenarios, all devices must be connected to the same ecosystem (for example, through Mi Home or Yandex.Smart Home).

Scenarios are particularly useful for automating routine activities, such as setting up the TV to turn off 30 minutes after falling asleep or running children's cartoons on a schedule.

8.Security and privacy when using Alice

Controlling the TV through voice commands is convenient, but raises questions about privacy.

• 🎤 Voice command recording: Alice saves records of your requests to improve service, which can be deleted in the settings of the Yandex account (Request History).
• 🔒 Access to a smart home: Make sure your Mi Account and Yandex account are not connected to any third-party devices. Check the list of connected gadgets in Settings → Security.
• 📡 Local commands: Some requests (such as volume control) are handled locally, without being sent to the cloud.

To minimize the risks:

1. Use two-factor authentication for Mi Account and Yandex.
2. Check the list of connected devices in your smart home regularly.
3. Turn off the microphone on your TV when you are not using voice control (Settings) → Confidentiality).

⚠️ Note: If you sell or transfer a TV to another person, be sure to untie it from your Mi Account and Yandex account. → On TV. → Reset).

Yandex and Xiaomi claim that user data is encrypted and not shared with third parties, but for complete certainty, you can limit Alice’s access to only the necessary features (for example, disable access to browsing history).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi management TV through Alice