How to Find Channels on Xiaomi TV via Cable TV: A Complete Guide to 2026

Configuring Xiaomi TV channels via cable TV is often a question for users, especially when it comes to first connecting or changing providers. Unlike digital broadcasting (DVB-T2), where automatic search is enough, cable TV (DVB-C) requires the correct setting of frequency, transmission rate and modulation, without this data, the TV will either not find the channels or display them in the wrong order.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can find channels on Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and other models of the brand, from basic automatic scanning to manually adjusting for complex cases. You’ll learn where to get parameters for your ISP, how to save the channels found, and what to do if the signal disappears or the image “crumbles.” And if you encounter an error No signal or No services, at the end of the article there is a section on solutions to typical problems.

Preparing Xiaomi TV for channel search

Before setting up, make sure that:

• 🔌 Cable TV connected to the connector ANT IN (or CABLE IN) Use the original cable from the provider, and adapters or extensions can degrade the signal.
• ⚡ The TV is on and running normally. If the power indicator flashes red, check the power supply.
• 📡 You have data from the provider: frequency (MHz), transfer rate (Symbol Rate) and modulation (QAM). They can be found in the contract, on the provider's website or specified in the support service.

If you don’t know your provider’s parameters, use the popular carrier table below. For some regions (e.g. Moscow, St. Petersburg), the frequencies may differ even from one provider, depending on the local infrastructure.

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If you don't have data from the provider, try to perform an automatic search (section below).Modern Xiaomi TVs often determine the settings themselves, but this requires a strong signal.

Also check that the right signal source is selected from the TV menu:

1. Press the Source (or Input) button on the remote.
2. Select TV or antenna (not HDMI or AV).
3. If there is no option Cable TV (DVB-C), update the TV firmware (instructions in the "Software Update" section).

Automatic channel search on Xiaomi TV

This is the easiest way for most users to do this, and the TV itself determines the frequencies available and stores the channels it finds, but the automatic search may not work if:

• 📶 The signal is too weak (for example, due to a long cable or a bad connector).
• 🔧 The provider uses non-standard parameters (rare Symbol Rate values or Symbol Rate values). QAM).
• 🔄 In your region, broadcasting is in an atypical frequency range.

To start an automatic search:

1. Open the TV menu by pressing the Settings button (⚙️) remote.
2. Go to Settings → Channels → Channels → Autosearch.
3. Select the signal type: Cable (DVB-C).
4. Press Start and wait until the process is complete (it can take 5-15 minutes).

If the channels do not appear after automatic search or are displayed incorrectly (no sound, artifacts in the image), go to manual settings. Also check if the receiver from another provider is blocking the signal (for example, if the cable passes through the old console).

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Automatic search only works with a stable signal, and if the TV can't find channels, check the cable and connectors for physical damage first.

Manual search of channels: step-by-step instructions

If the automatic search doesn't work, you'll have to enter the settings manually, and you'll need data from the provider to do that.

• 📡 Frequency (e.g. 314 MHz or 474 MHz).
• 📊 Transmission speed (Symbol Rate, usually 6875 or 6900).
• 🔄 Modulation (QAM-256 or QAM-64).

Where to get these parameters:

• 📄 In the contract with the provider (section "Technical data»).
• 🌐 On the official website of the operator in the section "Equipment settings».
• 📞 Check the hotline by phone (usually the number is listed on the provider's website).

Now we move on to the setting:

1. Open Settings → Channels → Channels → Manual search.
2. Select the signal type: DVB-C.
3. Enter the parameters from the provider: Frequency: 314 (example). Transmission speed: 6875. Modulation: QAM-256.

Search

Save.

If the TV can’t find channels even when manually entered, try:

• 🔍 Reduce or increase the frequency of ±8 MHz (for example, instead of 314 try 306 or 322).
• 🔄 Modulate modulation by QAM-64 or QAM-128.
• 📡 Check the cable for damage (bending, rupture of the slab).

Setting up a channel list: sorting and editing

Once searched successfully, the channels can be displayed in a chaotic order to organize them:

1. Go to Settings → Channels → Channel Management.
2. Choose to edit the list.
3. Use the buttons on the remote (↑/↓) to move channels or remove unnecessary ones (OK → Delete).
4. For grouping by genres, click Options → Sort by category.

You can also:

• 🔖 Block individual channels with a password (in the Parental Controls section).
• 📁 Create a favorite: select a channel → Options. → Add to the select few.
• 🔄 Update the list without re-searching: Settings → Channels → Update the list.

Importantly, if you delete a channel by mistake, it can only be restored by re-searching. Xiaomi TVs do not store remote channels in the archive.

Parameters of popular cable TV providers

Below is a table with typical settings for large operators. Check out the current data on your provider's website!

Attention: the parameters may vary depending on the house or district! For example, Rostelecom in one district of Moscow has a frequency of 314 MHz, and in another - 298 MHz. Always check the data with the provider.

Signal problems: causes and solutions

If channels are found, but the image “crumbles”, the sound disappears or the inscription No signal appears, check the following:

⚠️ Warning: If the TV shows No services after searching, it means that the signal is there, but no channels have been found. QAM. Try a manual search with other meanings.

Typical problems and solutions:

• 📵 No signal: Check the cable for cliffs or poor contact in the connector. Make sure the cable is connected to the cable. ANT IN, not HDMI or AV. If you use a splitter, try connecting the cable directly.
• 🎭 Artifacts in the image (pixels, fading): The problem is the weak signal. Check the signal level in the TV menu (Settings) → Channels → Signal status. Optimal 70-90%. If the level is below 50%, contact your provider - possibly a fault on the line.
• 🔊 No sound on some channels: Check the TV's sound settings (Settings) → Sound. → Sound format. Try changing the Auto to PCM. Update the TV firmware (instruction below).

If the problem persists, try resetting the channel settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → Channels → Reset settings.
2. Confirm the action (it may be necessary to enter) PIN-code, by default 0000 or 1234).
3. Start the channel search again.

Update the firmware for better compatibility

If the TV doesn't find channels or is not behaving in a stable way, it may be due to outdated firmware, which adds support for new broadcast standards and corrects tuner errors.

To update the firmware:

1. Connect your TV to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable).
2. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
3. Click Check for updates.
4. If a new version is available, follow the instructions on the screen. Do not turn off the TV during the update!

If the automatic update does not work:

• Download the firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website.
• Copy the file to a flash drive (FAT32 format).
• Connect the flash drive to the TV and run the update via Settings → About TV → Update via USB.

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Before updating, write down the current channel settings (take a picture of the list) – after the firmware, a second search may be required.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up channels on Xiaomi TV