How to turn on Xiaomi TV via Alice: full instruction from connection to voice control

Voice control is a long time ago, and even Xiaomi budget TVs now support integration with virtual assistants like Alice from Yandex. But if you're trying to turn on a Mi TV or Redmi Smart TV with your voice for the first time, the process can seem confusing: the smart speaker can't see the device, the commands are ignored, you need to update the firmware. In this article, we'll look at all the ways to connect, from basic configuration through the Yandex app to solving typical synchronization problems.

It’s important to understand that not all Xiaomi models support direct work with Alice. For example, older Mi TV 3 series (2017-2018) may require workarounds through Mi Home or third-party services like IFTTT. But modern devices — Mi TV Q2 2023, Redmi Smart TV X55 or Xiaomi TV A Pro — are usually compatible out of the box. We will consider both scenarios, and give tips on how to optimize the voice assistant for maximum convenience.

What Xiaomi TVs support management through Alice

Before setting up, check if your model is compatible with Yandex Alice. Officially, the service supports most Xiaomi TVs on the Android TV platform or Google TV released after 2019.

• 📺 Mi TV 4S/4A/4X (2019–2022) is basic support via Mi Home or direct connection to Alice.
• 📺 Mi TV Q1/Q2 (including the Q1E and Q2 2023 models) is a full integration with voice assistants including Alice and Google Assistant.
• 📺 Redmi Smart TV (all models starting with X50/X55/X65) – supports direct commands via the Yandex app.
• 📺 Xiaomi TV A/A Pro (2022–2026) – optimized for Alice, including content management (e.g., launching Movie Search or YouTube).

If your TV is older than 2019 (e.g. Mi TV 3 or Mi TV 4 2018), direct integration with Alice may not be available, in which case you will need to use Mi Home + Yandex Station or configure automation via IFTTT.

⚠️ Warning: Xiaomi TVs for the Chinese market (models with the suffix CN) often lack Alice support even if you have Android TV. Check the firmware region in the settings: Settings → About TV → Model.

Preparing Xiaomi TV to work with Alice

Before you connect the TV to the voice assistant, perform the basic settings:

1. Update your firmware. Go to Settings → About TV → Update your system and install the latest version of the software. For Android TV 11+ models, this is critical — older versions may not support Alice's API.
2. Connect the TV to the same Wi-Fi network as the Alice device (column, smartphone or smart panel).Using different networks (e.g., 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) can block synchronization.
3. Turn on LAN access. In your TV settings, go to Settings → Network & Internet → Local Network and activate the option to Enable Device Access on the LAN.
4. Install the Yandex app. It's available on Google Play on your TV. If it's not available, download the APK from Yandex's official website and install it through the File Manager.

For Redmi Smart models TV Check if the developer mode is on (if you plan to use it) ADB For advanced settings, it activates like this: go to Settings. → About the TV and 7 times click on the Assembly Number.

Step-by-step: how to connect Xiaomi TV to Alice

Consider two main ways to connect: through the Yandex app on your TV and through a smart speaker or station (for example, Yandex Station 2).

Method 1: Connect via Yandex app on TV

1. Open the Yandex app on your TV. If you don't have one, install it from Google Play.
2. Sign in to your Yandex account (use the same account as you use on your smart column or Alice’s mobile app).
3. Go to Smart Home, where the TV should appear automatically. If not, click Add Device → TV and select Xiaomi from the list.
4. Confirm the connection. The code will appear on the TV screen — type it in the Yandex app on your smartphone or speaker.

After successful connection, the TV will appear in the list of devices in the Yandex app (on your smartphone) and will be available for voice control. Check the performance of the team: Alice, turn on the TV in the living room.

Method 2: Connecting through a smart Yandex column

If the TV does not have Yandex app or it does not work, use a smart column:

1. Open the Yandex app on your smartphone. Go to the Smart Home → Add the device.
2. Select Television → Xiaomi. If the brand is not listed, select Another device and enter the data manually.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen. The column will try to find the TV on the local network. If the search fails, check if access to the local network is enabled (see the section "Preparation").

For models Mi TV 3 or other outdated devices may require manual addition to IP- address. To recognize IP TV can be in the network settings: Settings → Network and Internet → Network Status.

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If the TV is not on the local network, try temporarily disabling the firewall on the router or adding devices to one subnet (for example, 192.168.1.x).

Voice commands for controlling the Xiaomi TV

Once connected, Alice will be able to execute basic and advanced commands, and here is the full list of supported actions:

For advanced management (such as launching a particular movie or series), use commands that specify:

• 🎬 Alice, find the Lord of the Rings movie on TV, and open a search in Kinopoisk or OKKO.
• 🔍 Alice, show Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 5 – only works if you have a subscription to the service.
• 🎵 Alice, turn on the music on the TV – will run Yandex Music or Spotify (if installed).

⚠️ Warning: Teams like Alice, turn on Netflix only if the Netflix app is installed on the TV and you're logged in. Alice can't install apps remotely!

Solving the problem: Alice doesn't see Xiaomi TV

If the TV doesn't connect to Alice, check out the following points:

1. Network problems

• 🔌 Make sure that the TV and Alice device (column, smartphone) are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Using the guest network or VPN can block the connection.
• 📡 Reboot the router. Sometimes the DHCP- server forgets to give IP- addresses to the devices.
• 🔄 On your TV, go to Settings → Network & Internet → Forget the network, then reconnect.

2. Firmware problems

• 📱 Check the Android version TV in Settings → About TV. You need Android 9.0 or later to work with Alice.
• 🔄 If the version is outdated, update the firmware manually: download the file from the official Xiaomi website and install through Settings → System Update → Local Update.

3. Account problems

• 👤 Make sure that the same account is used in the Yandex app on your TV and on your Alice device.
• 🔒 If the TV was previously linked to another account, reset: Settings → Accounts and Login → Delete the account.

If none of these methods worked, check to see if the antivirus or firewall on the router is blocking access to the local network, temporarily disable the protection and try to reconnect.

Advanced settings: automation and scenarios

Alice lets you create scenarios for complex TV control, for example, you can set up a team called Alice, a movie night, which is:

1. Turn on the TV.
2. It'll set the volume to 60 percent.
3. He'll launch a Cinema Search.
4. Turns off the lights (if connected smart lamps).

To create this scenario:

1. Open the Yandex application on your smartphone.
2. Go to the Smart Home → Scenarios → Create a script.
3. Add a condition (such as a voice command) and actions (turn on the TV, launch the app, etc.).
4. Save the script and test it out.

For models Xiaomi TV A Pro or Mi TV Q2 available additional options:

• 🎛️ Setting up image modes: Alice, turn on Movie Mode on the TV.
• 🔊 Sound profile management: Alice, set the sound mode "Night".
• 🔄 Switching signal sources: Alice, switch the TV to HDMI 1.

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To create complex scenarios (for example, with delays between teams), use the Yandex Alice Developer service or IFTTT. This will add conditions like “if the time is after 20:00, then dim the sound up to 40%.”

How to protect your TV from unauthorized control

Voice control is convenient but opens up potential risks, and to prevent unwanted TV turn on (for example, by children or guests), adjust the following settings:

• 🔒 Voice authentication: Enable voice confirmation in Alice: Settings → Security → Voice authentication. Now the assistant will only respond to your voice.
• 🚫 In Yandex, turn off unnecessary actions for the TV (e.g., turning off or changing the volume).
• 👤 Guest Mode: On your TV, create a separate profile with limited rights: Settings → Accounts and Login → Add a user.
• 📵 Turn off microphone: If the TV is equipped with a built-in microphone (like Mi TV Q2), physically turn it off in the settings: Settings → Device → Microphone.

Important: If you use a smart speaker to control your TV, check the command log in Yandex (Activity section) regularly, which will help you identify suspicious requests, such as trying to turn on the TV while you are away.

FAQ: Frequent questions about managing a Xiaomi TV through Alice