How to find lost remote from Xiaomi TV with your phone: 7 working ways

Losing a remote from a Xiaomi TV is a familiar situation, especially when it disappears at the most inopportune moment, whether while watching a movie, watching a sports broadcast, or when you need to urgently change the channel for a child. Fortunately, modern smartphones can temporarily replace a physical remote, and in some cases even help find it.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the ways you can control your Xiaomi TV through your phone, including the official Mi Remote app, alternative programs, voice assistants, and hidden Smart TV features. You’ll also learn how to turn your smartphone into a full-fledged remote with a touchpad and volume buttons if the original remote is lost irrevocably. Instructions are suitable for all models, from the budget Redmi Smart TV to the flagship Mi TV Q2 and Mi TV Master.

1. Official Mi Remote app: Quick setup

The most reliable way to control a Xiaomi TV without a remote is to use the Mi Remote app (formerly called Mi Remote Controller), which supports not only TV, but also other devices in the Xiaomi ecosystem, including air conditioners, projectors and even robot vacuum cleaners.

To connect:

• 📱 Download Mi Remote from Google Play or App Store (for iPhone).
• 🔗 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (this is critical!).
• 📺 In the app, select the TV category, then the Xiaomi brand and your model. TV (If it is not on the list, select Mi. TV (General)).
• 🔄 Click Connect and follow the instructions on the screen. The app will automatically find the TV on the local network.

If the connection does not occur:

• ⚡ Restart the TV (power button on the case or disconnect from the socket for 30 seconds).
• 🔄 Turn it on in the settings. TV Network management function (path: Settings) → The device → Network and Internet → Network management).
• 📶 Check if the firewall or antivirus on the phone is blocking local connections.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021, you may need to manually enable the “LAN Management” option in the developer menu. → About TV and 5 times click on the item Version MIUI TV.

2.Alternative applications: what to do if Mi Remote does not work

If the official app refuses to connect or your phone doesn't support it (for example, on older versions of Android), you can use third-party programs.

To connect through third-party applications:

1. Install the program and open it.
2. Select the device type (TV → Xiaomi).
3. Follow the setup wizard. Majority applications will require you to enter IP-TV address (you can find it in the network settings) TV).
4. Test the basic functions: channel switching, volume control, application launch.

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3. Voice control: how to enable and use

All modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with the Mi TV 4S 2020 and Redmi Smart TV X) support voice control via a built-in microphone or external devices, such as Google Assistant or Alice from Yandex. If you lose your remote, the voice assistant can be a temporary replacement.

To activate voice control:

1. Make sure the TV is connected to the internet.
2. Press the Microphone button on the TV body (usually located on the bottom or sidebar).If the button is not, say OK, Google or Alice depending on the settings.
3. Say a command, for example: 🔊 "Turn on Netflix on your TV" 🔊 "Turn up the volume by 5" 🔊 "Switch to HDMI 1"

If the voice assistant does not respond:

• 🔧 Check in the settings. TV Voice control section (path: Settings) → The device → Voice assistant).
• 📶 Make sure the microphone is not silenced (some models have a physical privacy switch).
• 🔄 Restart the TV and try again.

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If voice commands are not working smoothly, try reinstalling the system's English language (USA) - this often improves recognition.

4. Using the phone as an IR remote: if Wi-Fi is not working

If your Xiaomi TV is not connected to Wi-Fi (or the network is off), you can control it via an infrared port (IR) if you have it on your phone. Most flagship Xiaomi smartphones (for example, Mi 11, Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO F3) are equipped with an IR transmitter.

Instructions:

1. Download an application with IR support, for example: 📱 Mi Remote (same program but with IR mode). 📱 IR Universal Remote (supports 1000)+ device).

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Direct the phone’s IR port (usually located at the top of the case) to the TV signal receiver (front, under the screen).

Test the buttons. If there's no response, try a different profile of the device in the app.

If the IR is not working:

• ❌ Make sure there is no protective film or cover on the phone blocking the IR port.
• 🔋 Check the battery power - at a low level, the power of the IR signal decreases.
• 🔄 Restart your phone and TV.

5. Control over HDMI-CEC: if another device is connected

If another device is connected to your Xiaomi TV via HDMI (such as the Xiaomi Mi Box, game console or sound panel), you can control the TV through the HDMI-CEC function.

To activate HDMI-CEC:

1. Go to the settings of the TV: Settings → Device → HDMI-CEC.
2. Enable HDMI Control (can be called Simplink, Anynet+ or Bravia Sync depending on the model).
3. Connect the device to HDMI-port (preferably to the port with a mark) ARC or CEC).
4. Now the remote from the connected device (for example, from the Mi Box) will control the TV.

The benefits of HDMI-CEC are:

• 🎮 You can use a gamepad from Xbox or PlayStation to control TV.
• 🔊 Automatic switching of inputs when the device is turned on.
• 📺 Synchronizing volume between TV sound-system.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Smart models TV function HDMI-CEC It can be turned off by default to save energy, and once activated, the TV will consume 5 to 10 percent more electricity in standby mode.

6.Looking for lost remote with phone

If you don't just want to control your TV without a remote control, but you're trying to find the remote control itself, the phone can help here, too.

Method 1: Using a smart speaker

If you have a smart speaker (such as Xiaomi Mi AI Speaker or Yandex Station) connected to the same network as your TV, try saying:

• 🔊 "Find my TV remote (works if the remote supports Bluetooth) LE, Like the Mi models. TV Master).
• 🔊 "Turn on the TV and make it louder – if the remote is lying under the sofa, you will hear where it lies.

Method 2: Applications for Device Search

Some Xiaomi remotes (e.g., from Mi TV Q2 2023) are equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module to find them:

1. Download the application to search for Bluetooth devices, for example: 📱 Bluetooth Scanner (Android). 📱 LightBlue (iOS).

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Follow the signal level (some applications have a link strength indicator).

Method 3: Lifehack with flashlight

If the remote is lost in a dark place (for example, under the bed or behind the closet):

• 🔦 Turn on the flashlight on your phone and direct the lights to the floor.
• 👀 The IR transmitter of the remote (a small window in the front) will reflect light if illuminated at a sharp angle.
• 🔍 Look at the room from different sides – the shine of plastic or metal contacts will give the location.

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Most Xiaomi remotes squeak weakly when you press buttons, if you listen in silence. Try pressing any key with your ear close to the floor - sometimes this helps to detect a lost one.

7 What to do if nothing helps: extreme measures

If all methods are exhausted, and the remote is not found, radical solutions remain:

Option 1: Buy a new remote

The original remotes for Xiaomi TV can be ordered:

• 🛒 Xiaomi official website (compatibility guarantee).
• 🛒 On AliExpress (cheap, but check reviews).
• 🛒 In local electronics stores (for example, M. Video, Eldorado).

Average price: from 500 to 1500 rubles, depending on the model.

Option 2: Universal remote

Universal remotes (such as One For All or Huayu) support Xiaomi TV.

1. Buy a remote with Xiaomi support (check with the seller).
2. Follow the synchronization instructions (usually hold the Setup button and enter the TV model code).
3. Codes for Xiaomi: 1175, 1293, 0178 (try it in turn).

Option 3: Management through USB-keyboard

Any Xiaomi TV on Android TV supports the connection USB-It's inconvenient for everyday use, but it'll help in an emergency:

• 🖱️ Connect the keyboard or mouse to USB-television-port.
• 🔑 Use the keys: Esc is return. Arrows are navigation. Enter is choice. F1–F12 — quick access to functions.

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If you have an old smartphone, you can turn it into a permanent remote for Xiaomi TV. Install Mi Remote on it, turn off all unnecessary features and fix it on the wall next to the TV.

FAQ: Frequent questions