Yandex Station and Xiaomi TV: how to connect a smart speaker with a TV in 5 minutes

Smart speakers Yandex Station and TVs Xiaomi (including Mi models) TV, Redmi Smart TV Xiaomi TV A Pros can work together as a single ecosystem for voice control, streaming music through the Internet. TV-But many users have difficulty configuring the connection between devices: the speaker can't find the TV on Bluetooth, the sound is late, the voice commands are ignored. In this article, we will analyze all current ways of connecting - from basic pairing to advanced scenarios using HDMI ARC Yandex IoT.

It is important to understand that Yandex Station (including Mini, Max, Lite and 2 models) does not have a direct connection. HDMI-Physical connection to the TV is possible only through intermediaries – consoles (Xiaomi Mi Box, NVIDIA Shields, or adapters, and here are the wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA) We've tested all the techniques on Xiaomi Mi TVs, and we've been able to transmit audio and control TV without any additional equipment. TV P1 2023 and Redmi Smart TV X 2022 – the results are summarized in the comparison table below.

1. Device Preparation: What to Check Before Connecting

Before you start setting up, make sure that both devices meet the minimum requirements:

• 📱 Yandex Station Updated to the Latest Firmware Version (check in Yandex App) → Devices → Column settings → Update) Outdated software can block pairing with Xiaomi TV.
• 📺 Xiaomi TV is running on Android TV 9.0+ Google TV (For models 2021 and newer. older versions (e.g. PatchWall on Mi) TV 4A) Google Cast and Bluetooth are not supported LE.
• 🔌 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 or 5 GHz — not essential, but preferably 5 GHz for stability). If the TV is connected by cable and the speaker is on Wi-Fi, the pairing may not work.
• 🔊 The TV has developer mode on (optional, but it will help with debugging). → On TV. → Assembly number (click 7 times).

⚠️ Attention: If your Xiaomi TV Released before 2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 55′′, it may not support Bluetooth 5.0, which is necessary for a stable connection with Yandex Station 2. HDMI-console.

To check compatibility, use the table:

Method 1: Bluetooth connection (for sound and voice control)

The simplest method is to pair Yandex Stations with a TV over Bluetooth.

• 🎵 Transmit audio from TV to speaker (for example, to improve bass).
• 🎤 Control the TV with voice through Alice (on/off, change volume, launch the application).
• 📱 Use the column as a remote (e.g., say, “Alice, turn on Netflix on your TV»).

Step instructions:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the search mode (Add the device).
3. On Yandex Stations, say “Alice, turn on Bluetooth” or press the microphone button for 3 seconds until you hear the beep.
4. In the list of found devices on TV, select Yandex Station [model] and confirm pairing.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV A55) After the connection, the sound can go with a delay until 2 It's about codecs. SBC/AAC. The solution is to use HDMI ARC External Bluetooth transmitter with low latency aptX support.

Devices are paired (the indicator on the station is lit blue)

The sound from the TV goes through the column (check in Settings → Sound → Out)

Alice responds to commands like "turn on YouTube on TV"

The sound delay does not exceed 0.5 seconds (normal for Bluetooth)

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If the TV doesn't find the column:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📵 Make sure that Yandex Station is not connected to another device (e.g. smartphone).
• 🔧 Reset Bluetooth settings to TV: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings.

Method 2: Connect via HDMI ARC (for high quality sound)

If you're Xiaomi. TV supportive HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel, you can connect Yandex Station via the HDMI-A prefix (e.g., Xiaomi Mi Box S or a NVIDIA Shield) or a special adapter (e.g. Creative Sound Blaster) X4). This method provides:

• 🎧 Latencyless sound transmission (important for movies and games).
• 🔊 Support for Dolby Digital formats and DTS (If the column and TV are decoded).
• 🎛 Volume control from the TV remote.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect. HDMI-port-side HDMI ARC on the television (usually marked with an inscription) ARC eARC).
2. In the TV settings, select Settings → Sound → Out → HDMI ARC.
3. Connect Yandex Station to the console via Bluetooth or 3.5 mm aux (if there is a connector).
4. In the settings of the console (Mi Box) select Settings → Sound → Exit via HDMI.

Critical note: On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (e.g. Xiaomi TV A Pro), the HDMI-CEC feature can conflict with Yandex Station, causing spontaneous input switching. Disable CEC in Settings → Devices → HDMI-CEC.

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If you don’t have an HDMI ARC but have an optical output (TOSLINK) on your TV, use a Bluetooth transmitter with optical input (e.g., the 1Mii B06 Pro).

4. Method 3: Using Google Cast (for streaming music and video)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (built into Google TV or Android TV 9.0+), you can stream audio from Yandex Stations to your TV via Wi-Fi.

• 🎶 Play music from Yandex Music or Spotify via TV speakers.
• 📽 Watch YouTube videos or movie search on the big screen.
• 🎮 Using TV as a gaming monitor (e.g. via Steam Link).

How to set up:

1. Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, turn on Google Cast: Settings → Devices → Broadcast.
3. On Yandex Stations say: "Alice, turn on the broadcast on the TV."
4. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices.

⚠️ Attention: When streaming video via Google Cast, you can experience a lag of up to 1-2 seconds. This is normal for Wi-Fi streaming, but critical for gaming (PS5, Xbox is better to use HDMI ARC.

5. Method 4: Voice control of the TV through Alice

After successfully connecting (in any of the above ways), you can control Xiaomi TV voice via Alice.

If Alice doesn't respond to commands:

• 🔄 Reconnect devices via Bluetooth.
• 📋 Check that the settings of Yandex Station include “Management of a smart home” (Settings) → Smart home).
• 🔧 Update the TV firmware (in Settings) → On TV. → Updating the system).

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Voice control works only with official applications (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video) commands for third-party services (for example, Wink or Megogo) are not supported.

6. Solving common problems

Even with the right setup, you can have failures, and let's look at the typical errors and their solutions.

• 🔴 Yandex Station does not find a TV on Bluetooth Reason: Outdated firmware or conflict with other devices. Solution: Reset network settings on TV (Settings) → System system → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi/Bluetooth).
• 🔊 The sound is delayed Cause: Codec is used SBC Solution: Buy a Bluetooth adapter with aptX support LL (For example, Avantek APT-X).
• 📵 Google Cast doesn't work Reason: Blocking multicast by router.Solution: Enable IGMP Snooping in the settings of the router.
• 🎤 Alice doesn't control the TV Reason: There is no binding in Yandex Ecosystem.Solution: Open the Yandex app → Devices → Add → Television.

If nothing helps, try an alternative method of connection:

1. Connect Yandex Station to the TV through 3.5 mm aux (if there is a connector).
2. Use SmartThings (Samsung) or Google Home as a middleman to manage.
3. Install the Yandex Music app on TV and manage it through Alice.

7. Alternative scenarios: smart home and automation

Synchronization of Yandex Stations and Xiaomi TV opens up opportunities for smart home automation.

• 🌓 Evening mode: With the command "Alice, turn on the movie" TV launches Netflix, and smart lamps Xiaomi Yeelight dim the lights.
• 🔔 Yandex Station turns on TV on news channel and launches Xiaomi Mi Smart Kettle coffee maker.
• 🏠 Homeless mode: When leaving, all devices turn off, and Xiaomi Mi Home Security cameras are activated.

To set up the automation:

1. Open the Yandex application → Smart home → Scenarios.
2. Create a new script and add terms (e.g., “If Alice hears ‘turn on the movie’”).
3. Add actions: turn on the TV, start the application, change the lighting.
4. Save and test the script.

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For advanced automation, use Home Assistant with Yandex Smart Home and Mi Home integration to create scenarios based on time of day, location, and even weather.

FAQ: Frequent questions