Xiaomi Account Authorization: Complete Instructions for All Devices

Authorization in the Xiaomi ecosystem is a must for full use of smartphones, TVs, smartwatches and other gadgets of the brand. Without a tied Mi Account, you will not be able to sync data, install updates, use cloud storage or manage a smart home through Mi Home, and the registration and login process often raises questions from the requirements of two-factor authentication to errors like “Device not certified”.

In this article, we will look at all the ways of logging in to Xiaomi devices, from MIUI smartphones to PatchWall TVs, and look at typical problems and solutions. We will focus on security: how to protect your account from hacking, what to do when you lose access, and why you should not use someone else's accounts. If you just bought a gadget or encountered an error on the login, here you will find the answers.

Why you need to log in to Mi Account

Many users miss the step of creating an account, considering it optional, but without Mi Account, you lose key features:

• 🔄 Data sync: Contacts, notes, photos from Mi Cloud are automatically backed up and available on all devices.
• 🔒 Blocking in case of loss: through i.mi.com you can remotely lock your smartphone or erase data.
• 📱 Software Updates: Some Firmware (especially for Xiaomi) EU or Global ROM) require authorization.
• 🏠 Smart home: Mi Home devices (lamps, robot vacuum cleaners, sensors) can only be managed through a tied account.

Without authorization, you will not be able to:

• 🛒 Buy themes and stickers at Mi Theme Store.
• 🎮 Use Game Turbo with Cloud-Savings.
• 📡 Connect to Mi Share (Fast File Transfer Between Xiaomi Devices).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI for China ROM) Mi Account login is required for Google services, without which you can’t install Play Market or Gmail.

Methods of authorization on Xiaomi smartphones

The process of signing in on smartphones depends on the version of MIUI and regional firmware. Consider the universal algorithm for Global, EU and China ROM.

1. Registration of a new account

If you don’t already have a Mi Account, create it right on your phone.

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Click “Create an Account” and select the registration method: 📧 By email (recommended for security). 📱 Phone number (not available in all regions).

Fill in the data, come up with a password (minimum 8 characters, with numbers and a letter in uppercase).

Confirm registration via email or SMS.

2. login to an existing account

If you already have an account, log in:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Sign in.
2. Enter your email/phone and password.
3. When you first sign in on a new device, two-factor authentication (code from SMS or Google Authenticator) may be required.

On China ROM, after logging in, you will need to link your account to your device via SMS (the Chinese number is not needed - the system accepts any numbers).

3. Authorization through QR-code

A convenient way for those who already have an account on another device:

1. On your old phone, open Settings. → Xiaomi account → QR-entry-code.
2. On the new device, select “Login via QR” and scan the code.
3. Confirm the entrance on the old gadget.

⚠️ Note: If you buy a used Xiaomi smartphone, before authorization, be sure to reset to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Otherwise, the previous owner will retain access to your data via Mi Cloud.

Authorization on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV)

Xiaomi TVs on the PatchWall platform or Google TV also require an account to access streaming services and updates.

1.Remote entry

Instructions for Mi TV 4/5, Mi TV Q1/Q2 and other models:

1. Press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Select Accounts & Sign in → Add account → Xiaomi Account.
3. Enter your email and password (use the on-screen keyboard or the Mi Remote app on your smartphone).
4. Confirm the entry via SMS or email.

2. Problems with TV authorization

Frequent mistakes and their solutions:

If the TV asks for the country code when registering, choose +7 for Russia or +380 for Ukraine. For other regions, use the official code list on the Xiaomi website.

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If the keyboard is on the screen TV It does not work, connect the wireless mouse through USB-TV ports – this will speed up the entry of the login and password.

Authorization in smart devices (Mi Home, Mi Band, robot vacuum cleaners)

To manage gadgets through Mi Home or Zepp Life requires an account binding, let's look at the nuances for different types of devices.

1. Smart watches and bracelets (Mi Band, Watch)

The binding process:

1. Install the Zepp Life app (for Mi Band 7/8) or Mi Fitness (for older models).
2. Sign up or sign in to an existing Mi Account.
3. Click "Add device" and select a watch model.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (scanning may be required) QR-bracelet).

Important: one Xiaomi account can manage no more than 5 smart devices at a time, and if you exceed the limit, you will need to untie one of them.

2. Robot vacuum cleaners and smart home

For Mi Robot Vacuum, Yeelight lamps or sensors:

1. Install Mi Home from the Play Market or App Store.
2. Choose a region (important! Russia for Russia, Ukraine for Ukraine).
3. Sign in to the account.
4. Click "+" → "Add device" and follow the setup wizard.

⚠️ Note: If you bought a device in China (e.g. via AliExpress), it may be linked to a Chinese Mi Home server. APK Register with a Chinese phone number (use virtual number services). Once attached, change region to your device settings.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) and security

Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) protects your account from being hacked, but it can make it harder to sign in on new devices, and let’s figure out how to set up and get around typical issues.

1.How to turn on 2FA

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Log in to your account and open Security → Two-factor authentication.
3. Select the confirmation method: 📱 SMS (code comes to the tied number). 🔐 Appendix (Google Authenticator, Authy).

Save backup codes (you will need them if you lose access to the main method).

2 What to do if you lose access to 2FA

If you can’t get the code (for example, you changed your phone number), restore it as follows:

1. On the login page, click “Forgot your password?”
2. Select “Restore Account Access” and select email.
3. Confirm your identity through a backup email or answer to control questions.
4. If nothing helps, contact Xiaomi with a photo of your identity document.

How to delete or change your Xiaomi account

If you are selling a device or want to change your account, it is important to unplug your old account correctly, and not following this rule can block the gadget for the new owner.

1. Untie account from the smartphone

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Click on the profile icon → «Exit».
3. Confirm the action with a password.
4. Perform a reset settings (Settings → About Phone → Reset settings).

2 Deletion of the account completely

To delete Mi Account permanently:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Log in to your account and open Settings → Delete your account.
3. Confirm the deletion via email or SMS.
4. Wait 30 days (the account will be deactivated, but not permanently deleted).

⚠️ Note: When you delete your account, you will lose: All data from Mi Cloud (photos, contacts, notes), access to purchased themes and applications, management of smart devices (they will have to be reset and re-associated).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi authorization