How to listen to radio through a speaker on Xiaomi devices: from smartphones to smart speakers

You want to listen to your favorite radio stations through your Xiaomi speakers, but you don't know how to set up the feature correctly? Many users face the problem: the radio either doesn't turn on at all, or the sound only comes through headphones, although you want to use built-in speakers. In this article, we will analyze all possible scenarios - from activation to activation. FM-chip on smartphones before setting up the radio on smart speakers Mi Smart Speaker.

It is important to understand that not all Xiaomi devices support the FM-For example, flagship models (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Mix Fold 3) often lack a hardware radio chip, while budget smartphones (Redmi Note 12) are often devoid of a hardware radio chip, POCO X5) We'll tell you in detail how to check for a module, what applications to use, and how to get around the limitations of the system to output sound to speakers.

If you’ve tried to turn on the radio but only heard hiss or complete silence, don’t be quick to blame the technique. 80% of the time, the problem is solved by setting the antenna correctly (yes, your headphones play this role!) or choosing alternative software. And for owners of Xiaomi smart speakers, we have prepared a separate section with instructions for integrating Internet radio through Mi Home or Google Assistant.

1. Verification of support FM-radio on your Xiaomi device

Before you try to turn on the radio, make sure your Xiaomi device supports this feature at all. Even if there is a Radio app on the menu, this does not guarantee the presence of a hardware chip - some models emulate radio over the Internet (for example, the Mi 11 Lite).

Here's how to check for availability FM-module:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Full specification and look for a mention"FM-radio or radio. Some firmware (MIUI 14+) This information is hidden - then the third-party application will help AIDA64 (section "Radio").
• 📱 Install a test application FM Radio Test from Google Play. If you start up with an error "No" FM chip detected – your device does not support hardware radio.
• 🔧 Check out the model in the official Xiaomi database: budget series Redmi and POCO (until 2022, the system was almost always equipped FM-chips, whereas flagships (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra - no.

It's important if your device doesn't have FM-Chip, but you want to listen to the radio, use Internet services:

• TuneIn Radio has over 100,000 stations worldwide.
• Radio Russia is the official app with regional frequencies.
• VK Music - built-in "Radio" section with popular stations.

These services work through speakers without additional settings.

2. How to turn on FM-Radio on Xiaomi smartphones via speakers

If you support Xiaomi FM-The problem is that most smartphones use the headphone wire as an antenna, and without it, the radio simply doesn't pick up the signal.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Connect your headphones (even if you don't plan on listening through them) This is a must for activation. FM-chip.
2. Open the standard Radio app (if not, download NextRadio or Spirit). FM Google Play).
3. Turn on the radio and wait for the station to be found. If the sound is coming through the headphones, move on to the next step.
4. Click on the icon. ⋮ (three dots) in the upper right corner and select Settings → There's got to be a speaker or speaker.
5. If there is no item, use the workaround: turn on the recording of the screen with sound (in the notification panel) → Record the screen and select the sound source Internal Sound. Now the radio will play through the speakers.

Connect the headphones (required!)|Install NextRadio app (if there is no standard one)|Enable "Speak" or screen recording|Turn off Bluetooth headphones (they can block sound)|Check for signal (in rural areas may not catch)-->

Critical detail: on smartphones with MIUI 13+ Android 12+ The standard Radio application is often hidden, and to find it, search for "radio" in your settings, or use the Nova Launcher launcher with the "Show hidden apps" option enabled".

If after all the manipulations the sound did not go on the speakers, check:

• 🔇 Is the sound turned off in the media settings (Settings) → Sound. → Media volume).
• 🔌 Are other audio devices connected via Bluetooth (they can intercept sound).
• 📶 Signal quality in cities with poor coverage FM may work unsteadily.

3.Configure the radio on Xiaomi smart speakers (Mi Smart Speaker)

Xiaomi Smart speakers (e.g. Mi Smart Speaker, Mi) AI Speaker not supported FM-It's a classic radio, but you can listen to Internet radio stations through voice assistants or the Mi Home app:

Method 1: Through voice commands

1. Activate the column with your voice: say "Hi Siri" (for Mi) AI Speaker or OK Google (if Google Assistant is connected).
2. Tell the command: Turn on the radio [station name] Examples: - "Put on the radio Europa Plus" - "Put on the radio News" FM" -"Turn on the radio at 101.2. FM" (It doesn’t work for all models!)
3. If the column doesn't understand the station's name, specify "TuneIn radio."

Method 2: Through the Mi Home app

• 📱 Open Mi Home and select your column.
• 🔊 Go to the Music section. → Radio.
• 📻 Select a station from the proposed list or add your own through URL-stream (format.m3u or pls).

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If your Xiaomi column doesn’t find the station you want, try adding it manually through Radio Garden (radio.garden) and copy the direct link to the stream and paste it into your Mi Home settings under Other Sources.

Limitations:

• Xiaomi speakers do not catch the etheric FM-Radios - Internet stations only.
• To work requires a connection to Wi-Fi (3G/4G unsupported).
• Some stations may be geo-locked (use the same) VPN router).

4. Solving typical radio reception problems on Xiaomi

Even if you set it up correctly, there can be failures, and let's look at the most common mistakes and how to fix them:

Special case: on some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) post-update MIUI 14 radio stops working due to driver conflict:

1. Recoil to MIUI 13 via Mi Flash Tool.
2. Or install custom firmware (Pixel Experience, LineageOS) with support FM.

5. Alternative ways to listen to the radio on Xiaomi without FM-chip

If your device doesn't support hardware radio, don't despair! There are plenty of ways to listen to your favorite stations through speakers:

• 🌍 Internet radio: TuneIn, Radio applications FM, VK Music offers thousands of stations with audio output on the default speakers.
• 📱 DAB-Radio: for countries with digital broadcasting (Europe, Australia) suitable adapter Xiaomi DAB+ Radio Receiver, connected by USB-C.
• 🔗 DLNA/Chromecast: Stream your radio from your smartphone to your Xiaomi speaker via Google Home or Mi Home.
• 🎧 Bluetooth relay: connect your smartphone to a Bluetooth speaker and turn on the radio via an internet app.

Comparison of methods:

| Method | Pluses | Cons | Internet is required? |

|---------------------|--------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------|

| FM-radio | No traffic consumption, high quality | It doesn't work on all models. | ❌ |

| Internet radio | Any stations, output to speakers | Traffic consumption, possible lags | ✅ |

| DAB-adapter | Digital quality, many stations | Additional device | ❌ |

| Bluetooth relay | Universal for all columns | Sound delay ~0.5 sec. | ✅ |

For owners of Xiaomi Mi TV Also available via Live radio. TV (Radio" or "Pluto" TV (internet-stations).

6. How to improve the quality of reception FM-radio

If the radio catches but with interference or a weak signal, try these methods:

1. Use your headphones as an antenna: 🎧 The longer the headphone cable, the better the reception (optimally 1-1.5 m). 🔄 Place the headphones vertically – this improves signal reception. 🚫 Do not wind the cable onto the device - it creates interference.

Update:

MIUI

Settings → About the phone → System update

Use an external antenna:

Redmi Note 10 Pro

FM Antenna Booster

Set up a manual search:

103.4

Europe Plus Moscow

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If you live in a weak zone FM-Coverages, try using the app FM Radio Unlock with Signal Amplification, which force-activates the backup antenna modules (if any are in the device).

For advanced users: if you are willing to sacrifice the warranty, you can solder an external antenna directly to the contacts. FM-There's instructions on the boards. 4PDA and XDA Developers (Search for your Xiaomi model).

7.Security and legal nuances of using radio on Xiaomi

Before setting up the radio, you should consider several important points:

⚠️ Note: In some countries (e.g. Singapore, South Korea) use FM-Radio on smartphones requires special certification of the device.If you're traveling, check local laws to avoid fines.

What is allowed and what is not:

• ✅ Listen to radio through smartphone speakers for personal purposes.
• ✅ Use Internet radio (if the station is legally broadcasting in your area).
• ❌ Transmitting a radio signal to other devices without a license (e.g. relaying) FM via Bluetooth at a public event).
• ❌ Modify the hardware of the smartphone to amplify the signal (may violate the certification of the device).

On Xiaomi devices with MIUI Global all radio applications are moderated to comply with local laws.If you use custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu), some stations may be blocked due to geo-restrictions.

⚠️ Note: When connecting an external antenna to a Xiaomi smartphone, make sure that its impedance meets the 32-50 Ohm standard. FM-chip!

FAQ: Frequent questions about radio on Xiaomi