Xiaomi TVs are no longer just screens for watching programs, but today they are full-fledged multimedia centers that can replace a computer, a game console and even a smart home. 20-30% capabilities of the Mi TV, without even knowing about hidden functions and non-standard application scenarios.
In this article, we will discuss 15+ How to use Xiaomi TV from basic to advanced.You will learn how to turn your Mi TV 4S/5/5X/Q2 We'll also go to an entertainment center, a workstation, or even a fitness tool, and we'll also uncover PatchWall secrets, hidden settings, and little-known tricks that the manufacturer doesn't advertise.
It doesn’t matter what kind of TV you have, budget TV is a big one. TV A Pro or flagship Xiaomi TV Q2 75" -- you can get the most out of it after reading it. Let's start with the most obvious, but often underrated, thing.
1. Turning Xiaomi TV computerize
With modern Xiaomi TVs on Android TV Google TV You can forget about buying a PC monitor, just plug in a keyboard, a mouse (by Bluetooth or by PC). USB) — And you're looking at a pretty complete computer.
How it works:
- 🖥️ Desktop Mode: Install Launcher TV Launcher or ATV Launcher from Google Play – Get a Windows-like interface with taskbar and windows.
- 📁 File Manager: Use FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer for working with documents, like on a PC. Cloud storage is supported (Google Drive, Yandex Drive).
- 💼 Office tasks: Install Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) or WPS Office – edit tables and documents directly from the TV screen.
- 🎮 PC Emulation: TeamViewer or Chrome Remote Desktop allows you to remotely connect to your computer and control it from your TV.
For a comfortable work, we recommend connecting a Bluetooth keyboard with a touchpad (for example, Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Keyboard). And if you want a full analogue of a PC, consider connecting a Mini-PC (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box S) through the phone. HDMI.
⚠️ Warning: If you're working in computer mode for a long time, the TV can overheat. 30-60 minute.
2. Games on Xiaomi TV: From retro console to cloud gaming
Few people know, but Xiaomi TVs on Android TV Supports thousands of games, from simple arcades to AAA-Projects through cloud services. Here's how to unlock the game's potential:
Ways to play Mi TV:
- 🎮 Local Games: Install emulators (RetroArch, PPSSPP for PSP, Dolphin for GameCube or games from Google Play (e.g. Asphalt 9, Minecraft).
- ☁️ Cloud Gaming: Connect to NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming or Booster – Play Cyberpunk 2077 or GTA V without console.
- 🕹️ Connecting the console: Through HDMI You can connect PlayStation, Xbox or even Nintendo Switch (TV-dock mode).
- 🖱️ Gamepads: Supported by Xiaomi Game Controller, DualShock 4/5, Xbox Controller with Bluetooth.
| Method | Requirements | Examples of games | Ping/delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Games (Android) | From 2 GB of RAM, gamepad | Minecraft, Asphalt 9, Dead Trigger 2 | 0 ms. |
| Emulators (RetroArch) | From 3GB of RAM, gamepad | Super Mario 64, GTA San Andreas | 5-10 ms. |
| Cloud Gaming (GeForce) NOW) | Internet speed from 25 Mbps, gamepad | Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite | 30-60 ms. |
| Connecting the console (PS5/Xbox) | HDMI 2.1 (for 4K@120Hz) | Any games for the console | 0 ms. |
Xiaomi TVs with MediaTek chip 9650 (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023) supportive ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode, which automatically reduces the input delay to 10-15 And that makes them one of the best TVs for gamers in their price range.
☑️ Preparation for cloud gaming
3. Xiaomi TV How to manage your home from one screen
If you have Xiaomi Mi Home devices (lamps, sockets, robot vacuum cleaner), the TV can become the main control panel.
- Install the Mi Home app from Google Play.
- Sign in to the same account as in the mobile application.
- Add the Mi Home widget to the home screen (click the Home button) → "Widgets").
What can you control with TV:
- 💡 Lighting: Turn Yeelight on/off, change color and brightness.
- 🔌 Remotely control the Mi Smart Plug (for example, turn on the kettle before returning home).
- 🤖 Robot vacuum cleaner: Start cleaning, change modes, watch a room map.
- 🌡️ Climate: Manage Mi Air Conditioner or Heater.
- 🚪 Security: View Mi Home Security Camera in real time.
For convenience, create scripts in the Mi Home app.
- Cinema: Turns off the lights, closes the curtains (if there is a Mi Smart Curtain) and turns on the Mode of the Cinema on TV.
- "Morning": turns on lamps at 30% brightness, launches morning news on TV and puts a coffee maker to warm up.
⚠️ Note: If the TV and smart devices are connected to different Wi-Fi networks (for example, TV to 5GHz, and light bulbs to 2.4GHz), the control may not work stable.
4. Hidden PatchWall features: how to use 100%
PatchWall is Xiaomi’s proprietary TV shell that replaces the standard Android TV. It offers unique opportunities that many people don’t know about:
Top PatchWall tips:
- 🔍 Smart search: Looks for not only movies, but also actors, directors, genres, for example, "films with Leonardo DiCaprio in the United States". 4K" will show all available options.
- 📺 14-day TV program: View the airtime schedule two weeks ahead (on standard Android) TV 3 days only).
- 🎵 Music Mode: Connect Xiaomi Mi Soundbar speakers and use TV as a music center with visualization.
- 👶 Children's Mode: Blocks unwanted content, limits viewing time and only shows children's channels.
- 🔄 Quick Profile Switching: Create separate profiles for each family member with personalized recommendations.
How to enable PatchWall hidden settings:
- Go to Settings. → Account and security → PatchWall.
- Activate Developer Mode (click 5 times on PatchWall).
- Now in the settings will appear the item "Laboratory", where you can:
How to remove ads in PatchWall?
5. Physical Exercise and Fitness with Xiaomi TV
A TV can be your personal trainer, and here's how to use it for sports.
Fitness apps:
- 🏋️ Nike Training Club: Over 200 training sessions with video instructions (yoga, strength, cardio).
- 🧘 Down Dog: Yoga and Meditation with Personal Plans.
- 💃 Les Mills on Demand: Bodycombat, shaping).
- 🚴 Zwift: Virtual bike rides with smart exercise bikes.
For full training:
- Connect Xiaomi Mi Band or Amazfit over Bluetooth – pulse data will be displayed on the screen.
- Use a TV camera (if you have one) to analyze exercise techniques (in some applications).
- Enable Sport mode in the image settings to reduce picture delay.
For jogging enthusiasts: connect the Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector to your TV and project routes for virtual running (Kinomap or Rouvy apps).
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If you don’t have a smart scale but have a Xiaomi smartphone, install the Mi Fitness app on TV and sync your weight and calories data directly from your TV.
File and Multimedia: How to Make TV the Main Storage
Xiaomi TV It can become your own media server, and here's how to organize your content to be stored and viewed:
Methods of connection of storage facilities:
- 💽 USB-Drives: Supported flash drives and hard drives to 8 TB (FAT32/NTFS/exFAT).
- 🌐 Network folders: Connect to NAS or a home PC SMB/DLNA.
- ☁️ Cloud Storage: Google Drive, Yandex Drive, Mega through apps FX File Explorer or CloudTV.
- 📡 FTP-Server: Configure access to TV files over the local network (you need root, see the section about firmware).
The Best Players for Xiaomi TV:
| Player. | Supported formats | Features | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| VLC for Android TV | MKV, MP4, AVI, FLAC, DTS | Hardware acceleration, subtitles, streaming | Google Play |
| Kodi | All popular. + IPTV | Plugins, scrapers, media library | kodi.tv |
| MX Player | MP4, MKV, AVI (codeced) | Gestures, speed adjustments | Google Play |
| Plex | All right. + transcoding | Server part, remote access | plex.tv |
To automatically sort movies and TV series, install Kodi with the Movie Database plugin (TMDB). He downloads covers, descriptions and even trailers for your collection.
⚠️ Note: When watching movies in format 4K HDR You can have lags from the external drive. USB 3.0 or network connection for stable operation.
7. Sound tuning: how to get theatrical quality
Even Xiaomi's budget TVs can sound like premium systems if you set up the audio correctly.
Ways to improve sound:
- 🔊 Sound mode: In settings (Sound) → Select sound modes:
- 🎛️ Equator: Manually adjust frequencies to Sound → For bass, increase the level. 60-120 Hz, for vocals — 1-4 keto.
- 🔌 External columns: Connect:
- 🎧 Wireless headphones: Supported by Xiaomi AirDots, Sony WH-1000XM4 others.
For real audiophiles:
- Enable Dolby Audio in the settings (Sound) → Dolby Digital).
- Activate Passthrough (direct output) for external decoders.
- Use the Equalizer & Bass Booster app for fine-tuning.
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To connect the sound panel Xiaomi Mi Soundbar through HDMI ARC be sure to turn on the function HDMI CEC in the settings of TV (Settings) → HDMI CEC). This will allow you to control the volume of the sound panel from the TV remote.
8.Alternative firmware and root: for advanced users
If you don't have enough standard features, you can install custom firmware or get root access, and that will open up:
- ⚙️ Removing embedded apps (like Netflix if you don’t need one).
- 🔓 Installation of non-certified APK (For example, YouTube Vanced).
- 🖥️ Full control over system files.
- 🔄 Possibility to roll back on the old version of Android TV.
How to Sweat Xiaomi TV:
- Download the firmware from the forum 4PDA (For example, LineageOS for Mi TV).
- Unpack. ZIP-flash-stick (FAT32).
- Connect the flash drive to the TV, go to Settings → On TV. → Update of the PO → Local Update.
- Select the firmware file and confirm the installation.
To obtain root:
- Activate Developer Mode (Settings) → On TV. → Android version TV, press 7 times).
- Turn on the debugging. USB And connect the TV to the PC.
- Use Magisk Manager to install root.
⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware is warranty-free and can lead to a TV blink.Before firmware, backup through adb backup:
adb backup -apk -obb -shared -all -f backup.ab