QR-Xiaomi TV Code: Where to Find and How to Use It

You bought a Xiaomi TV and are trying to connect it to the smart home ecosystem, but you can’t find it. QR-Or do you have to tie the remote, set up the Mi Home, but the manual doesn't tell you where the code is? Don't worry, you're not alone. The manufacturer doesn't always place the code. QR-codes are prominently placed, and their location depends on the model and year of release. In this article, we will look at all possible places where the hidden information may be hidden. QR-code on Xiaomi TVs (including the Mi series) TV 4/5, Mi TV Q1, Mi TV A, Redmi Smart TV and others, and explain why it is needed and what to do if it is not.

QR-The code on the TV is not just a scan sticker, it serves as a unique device identifier that is used to scan the device:

• 🔗 Links to Mi Account and sync with other Xiaomi devices (smartphones, lamps, robot vacuum cleaners).
• 📱 Quick setup via Mi Home or Xiaomi app TV (manually-entered serial number).
• 🔧 Activation of warranty or contacting support (code confirms the authenticity of the device).
• 🎮 Connecting game controllers or additional accessories (such as wireless headphones Xiaomi).

It is important to understand that not all Xiaomi models are TV have QR-For example, on older TVs (before 2020) it could be placed on a box, and on new ones it could be placed only in the settings menu.

1. Where to look. QR-TV-body

The most logical place is the back of the TV, but there are some nuances.

Most of the Xiaomi Mi models TV 4/5 (including Mi TV 4S, 4A, 4X) QR-The code is located on a white or silver sticker next to the serial number (S/N) and MAC-The sticker is usually located:

• 📺 In the lower right corner of the back panel (if you watch the TV from behind).
• 🔍 Under the Mi or Redmi logo (on Redmi Smart models) TV).
• 🔧 Near the connectors. HDMI or USB (on some versions of the Mi TV Q1/Q2).

On newer models (2022-2026), the sticker can be transparent or applied directly to plastic — easy to miss. Use your smartphone flashlight to illuminate the back panel at an angle.

⚠️ Attention: Don't confuse QR-barcode (strip) or serial number (S/N). A barcode is needed for inventory in the store, and a serial number is needed for warranty service. QR-The code is always square and contains pixel graphics.

If there is no sticker on the back, check:

• 📦 A box from the TV — QR-The code may be on a sticker on the side or on the bottom.
• 📄 Warranty card – sometimes the code is duplicated there.
• 🔌 Power supply (if external) - on some Redmi models TV The code is placed next to the technical specifications.

2. How to find QR-cock-code

If the physical QR-There is no code, don’t despair – on most Xiaomi TVs (especially those released after 2021), it can be generated software:

1. Turn on the TV and go to Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
2. Select the About TV or About device section (on some models - System Information).
3. Scroll down to Device Status or System Information.
4. Find the option. QR-Device code (in English, it can be called Device) QR Code).

There will be a unique screen. QR-This code is dynamic, it updates every time you log in to a menu, but it always leads to the same anchor page.

If paragraph c QR-No code, try an alternative route:

Settings → Account and Security → Device Link → Show QR- Code

⚠️ Note: On TVs with PatchWall firmware (India) or MIUI TV (China) the path may be different. If you don't see the right item, upgrade to the latest version of the firmware, which is the older version. QR-code may have been missing.

Open Settings

Find the section "About TV" or "About device"

Scroll to "Device Status"

Find a point "QR-code"

Scan the code with a smartphone-->

3. QR-code for connecting to Mi Home: features

If you’re trying to add a TV to the Mi Home app (or Xiaomi Home) then it’s standard. QR-The smart home ecosystem needs a special anchor code that is generated only in the TV menu.

Instructions for Mi Home:

1. Open the Mi Home app on your smartphone and click Add Device (+ top-right).
2. Select the Television category (TV).
3. Click on another way to add → Scan. QR-TV-code.
4. On the TV, go to Settings. → Account and security → Tie to Mi Home.
5. It'll appear on screen. QR-code – scan it with your smartphone camera.

If the TV doesn’t appear in the Mi Home device list, check:

• 🌍 Mi Account Region (must match the TV region, e.g. Russia or Global).
• 🔄 TV firmware version (update to the latest via Settings) → Update of the PO).
• 📶 Internet connection (TV and smartphone must be on the same Wi-Fi network).

On Xiaomi Mi TVs TV Q1/Q2 (2022–2026 To link to Mi Home, you may need to log in to your Mi Account directly to TV and then scan it. QR-code.

4. What to do if QR-code's nowhere.

The situation when QR-There is no code on the body or menu, it is found on the:

• 📺 Old models (Mi) TV 3, Mi TV 4 First Issues to 2019).
• 🌍 TVs for the Chinese market (firmware) MIUI TV without the support of Mi Home).
• 🔧 Modified or re-interfaced devices.

In this case, there are several solutions:

Method 1: Use a serial number instead of a serial number QR-code

In the Mi Home app, when you add the device, select Manual input and specify the serial number (S/N) The format of the number: 12 numbers and letters, for example, G123456789AB).

Method 2: Update the firmware

On some TVs. QR-The code appears only after updating to the latest version of the software. You can check the relevance of the firmware in Settings → Software Update. If the update is not available, try it:

Settings → About TV → Software Version → Check the updates

Method 3: Contact Xiaomi Support

If the TV is new, but QR-No code, contact the support team through:

• 📧 Official website: mi.com/support
• 💬 Chat in the Mi Home app (Support section).
• ☎ Hotline phone (for Russia: 8 800 775-66-88).

⚠️ Note: If you bought a TV "hands-on" or in an unofficial store, no QR-The code may indicate a fake model or device intended for another region (e.g., a Chinese version for the domestic market.

5. How to scan. QR-Xiaomi TV code

Scan. QR-code:

• 📱 Smartphone Camera (on iPhone or Android with Scanning Support) QR).
• 🔍 Mi Home (built-in scanner in the Adding Devices section).
• 🖥️ Special programmes (e.g, QR Code Reader for the Windows/Mac).

Instructions for the smartphone:

1. After scanning, you will be redirected to the device anchor page or the Mi Home menu will open.

If the scan is not working:

• 🔦 Increase the brightness of the TV screen (QR-code should be clear).
• 📏 Bring the smartphone closer (optimal distance - 15-30 cm).
• 🔄 Restart the TV and generate the code again (in the settings menu).

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If QR-The code on the TV is too small, take a photo of the screen with the code, enlarge it in the gallery of the smartphone and scan from the photo.

6. Frequent errors in working with QR-code

Users often face problems with scanning QR-Let's look at the most common ones:

Mistake 1: "The code is invalid"

Reasons:

• 🌐 TV and smartphone connected to different Wi-Fi networks.

Error 2: "The device is not supported"

This means that:

• 📍 Your region in Mi Home does not match the region of your TV (e.g., Chinese model in your Russian account).
• 🔄 The TV firmware is outdated or modified.
• 🚫 The model is not designed to work with Mi Home (e.g. Mi Home). TV 3).

Mistake 3: QR-The code is scanned, but nothing happens.

Check it out.

• 📵 Connecting the TV to the Internet (click Settings) → Network and check status).
• 🔒 Security settings (turn off) VPN firewall on the router).
• 📱 Mi Home version (update to App Store or Google Play).

7. Alternative ways to tie a Xiaomi TV

If QR-The code could not be found, you can tie the TV in other ways:

Method 1: Through Bluetooth

Some models (e.g. Mi) TV Q1E) Support Bluetooth binding:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your TV (Settings) → Wireless networks → Bluetooth).
2. In the Mi Home app, select Add Device → Televisions → Connection via Bluetooth.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Method 2: By serial number

If QR-No code, but there is a serial number (S/N):

1. In Mi Home, select Add Manually.
2. Enter the serial number (without spaces and dash).
3. Confirm the binding on the TV (request will appear).

Method 3: Through the Mi Account

If your TV is already logged in to your Mi Account:

1. Open Mi Home and log in to the same account.
2. Click on the profile icon → My devices.
3. The TV should be displayed in the list automatically.

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If the TV is not tied in any way, check if it is blocked. MAC-address in router settings. Sometimes providers restrict the connection of new devices.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions