All Xiaomi devices that support Alice: TVs, speakers and smart home

Voice assistant Alice from Yandex has become an integral part of the ecosystem of the smart home, but not all Xiaomi devices support its work out of the box. If you plan to integrate voice control into your system or just want to buy a gadget with Alice support, it is important to know in advance about compatibility. In this article, we will analyze all the current Xiaomi models that work officially or through workarounds with Alice, and also tell you how to configure voice control and avoid typical errors.

Xiaomi is a big partner with Yandex, but not all devices are supported by Alice right after release. For example, some TVs require manual installation of the app, and smart speakers can only work through Mi Home with reference to the Russian region. We analyzed official data Xiaomi and Yandex for June 2026 to make an up-to-date list of compatible devices, from budget models to flagships.

Why not all Xiaomi devices support Alice?

The main reason is the difference in ecosystems: Xiaomi uses its own Mi Home platform (or Xiaomi Home in new versions), and Alice is developed by Yandex.

• 🔹 Official partnership – Xiaomi should add firmware support for Alice (like Mi TVs) TV later generations).
• 🔹 Regional restrictions – many devices are sold in China without adapting to the Russian market.
• 🔹 Hardware limitations – Budget models may not have a powerful enough processor to handle voice commands.

In addition, some devices only support Alice through Yandex Station or Yandex Smart Home as an intermediary, for example, Yeelight smart bulbs (brand Xiaomi) can be controlled by voice, but only if they are connected to a speaker with Alice, and not directly to the phone.

Xiaomi TVs with Alice support: a full list of models

TVs are the most popular category of Xiaomi devices, where Alice works out of the box, but support varies by firmware and region. Below is a list of models that are guaranteed to support voice assistant at the time of publication of the article (June 2026):

⚠️ Note: Just because your Xiaomi TV isn't on this list doesn't mean Alice won't work at all. TV 4S (2019) You can install Yandex application manually through Send Files to TV or APK-file, but voice input may not work.

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Before buying a TV, check the firmware version in the settings path → About TV → MIUI TV version. If the version is below 2.5, Alice may not be supported.

Smart speakers and audio systems Xiaomi with Alice

Unlike TVs, Xiaomi smart speakers are less likely to support Alice directly. Most models work through Mi Home or Google Assistant, but there are exceptions:

• 🎵 Xiaomi Smart Speaker (2023) – Official support for Alice through firmware updates. Requires binding to Russian Mi Account.
• 🎵 Mi Smart Clock - partial support (alarm clocks and weather only) Voice commands are limited.
• 🎵 Redmi SonikBass – Alice is not supported, but you can connect via Yandex Mini Station as an intermediary.

🔍 How do you check compatibility? Go to the Mi Home app, select your column, and see the Voice Control section. If there's a Yandex Alice option, the device is supported.

Xiaomi Smart Home: Which Devices Are Controlled by Alice?

With Alice, you can control most of Xiaomi’s smart home devices, but only through an intermediary – Yandex Station or Yandex Smart Home. Direct integration (as in TVs) is missing.

• 💡 Lighting: Yeelight (all models), Mi LED Smart Bulb, Xiaomi Philips.
• 🔌 Sockets and switches: Mi Smart Plug, Aqara Wall Switch (requires hub).
• 🌡️ Climate: Mi Air Purifier, Mi Smart Fan, Aqara Temperature Sensor.
• 🚪 Security: Mi Home Security Camera, Aqara Door/Window Sensor.

⚠️ Note: Alice’s Aqara device (a Xiaomi sub-brand) requires a mandatory hub (Aqara Hub or Mi Home Gateway) without which voice commands will not be executed, even if the devices are connected to Mi Home.

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Xiaomi and Alice routers: myths and reality

Many users mistakenly believe that Xiaomi routers (such as Mi Router 4A or Redmi Router AX6) can be controlled directly by Alice.

• 📶 There's no direct control. Alice can't turn on/off Wi-Fi or change router settings with voice.
• 📶 Indirect control is possible. You can create a script in a Yandex Smart House that will reboot the router through the router. IFTTT or Home Assistant.
• 📶 The exception is Xiaomi AIoT Router AC2350. This model supports voice commands for guest networks, but only in China.

If you’re critically interested in managing your voice router, consider alternatives like Keenetic or TP-Link, which have formal integration with Alice.

How to set up Alice on Xiaomi devices: step-by-step instructions

The setup process depends on the type of device, and below is a general guide for most cases:

1. Update your firmware. For TVs, check Settings → About TV. For speakers, in the Mi Home app.
2. Install Alice's app. On TVs: download Yandex from the App Store (or download APK via Send Files to TV). On speakers: Update your firmware through Mi Home.

Sign in.

Set up the permits.

🔧 Frequent error: If Alice doesn't respond to commands, check if the microphone is locked in privacy settings. On Xiaomi TVs, this is done in Settings → Confidentiality → Applicants' authorizations.

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For stable work of Alice on Xiaomi, be sure to use the Russian account Mi Account and the region "Russia" in the device settings.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even supported devices can fail, and let's look at typical situations:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the device to the factory. On TVs, it is done in Settings → About TV → Data Reset. For speakers, hold the reset button for 10 seconds.

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