How to set up a remote to a Xiaomi TV: a complete guide with photos and tips

Xiaomi TVs have long been popular because of the combination of affordable prices and modern features, but even with such an advanced device, users often face a basic problem: how to set up a remote control correctly, especially for those who have bought a TV without the original remote, lost it or are trying to connect a universal counterpart.

In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to synchronize the remote with the Xiaomi TV – from the standard procedure to solving non-standard situations. You will learn how to tie the original remote, configure the universal (including models from Redmi and Mi Box), and what to do if the device does not respond to commands. TV 4A, 5X, Q2 etc.) and frequent user errors.

1. Preparation for setting up the remote: what to check before starting

Before you start syncing, make sure that all the conditions for successful configuration are met. Often the problems with the remote are not due to a malfunction, but due to trivial omissions.

First, check the power source: insert new batteries into the remote (even if the old “seems to work”). For the original Xiaomi remotes, 1.5V AAA batteries are recommended. Universal remotes may require different types – specify this in the instructions.

Second, check the infrared transmitting diode on the remote (usually located at the top) and it should be clean, free of scratches or dirt, wipe it with a soft napkin dipped in alcohol, which will improve the signal quality.

• 🔋 Batteries: Use alkaline (Duracell, Energizer) batteries – they hold the charge longer.
• 📶 Distance: Maximum distance for IR remotes is 8 meters, but for the first setup keep the remote at a distance of 1-2 meters from the TV.
• 🚫 Obstacles: Remove objects between the remote and the TV (glass, mirrors, other devices).
• 🔄 Reboot: If the TV doesn't respond, restart it through the power button on the case.

⚠️ Note: If you use a universal remote (for example, from Redmi or a third-party manufacturer), pre-reset its settings to the factory. SETUP or MODE 5-10 seconds.

2. Standard synchronization of the original Xiaomi remote

Xiaomi’s original remotes (including the Mi TV 4A/4S/5X/Q2) sync to the TV automatically when first turned on, but if the tether did not occur or the remote was reset, manual tuning will be required.

Algorithm of action:

1. Turn on the TV with the power button on the body.
2. Press and hold the Menu + OK buttons on the remote at the same time for 5 seconds until the indicator lights up.
3. Point the remote to the TV’s IR receiver (usually located at the bottom or side of the screen) and press any button (e.g., Volume+).
4. If the indicator on the remote flashes 2 times - synchronization was successful.

For models with Bluetooth remotes (e.g. Mi TV Q2 75), the process is different:

• 🔵 Turn on Bluetooth on your TV: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
• 🔄 Press and hold the Home button. + Volume+ 10 seconds on the remote until the blue indicator flashes.
• 📱 In the list of available devices on TV, select the name of your remote (for example, Xiaomi RCxxxx).

⚠️ Note: If the remote is not working properly after synchronization (for example, not all buttons are responding), try updating the TV firmware. → On TV. → Updating the system.

Insert new batteries

Clean the IR diode remote

Remove obstacles between the remote and TV

Reboot the TV with a button on the body

Check if Bluetooth is enabled (for models) Q2/5X)-->

3. Customize a universal remote for Xiaomi TV

If you have a universal remote (such as from Huayu, One For All, or even the Mi Box), it can be programmed to fit a Xiaomi TV.

List of current codes for popular models:

• 📺 Mi TV 4A/4S: 1245, 0178, 1009
• 📺 Mi TV 5X/Q2: 1376, 0030, 1145
• 📺 Redmi Smart TV: 1562, 0891

Programming instructions:

1. Turn on the TV with a button on the body.
2. On the universal remote, press and hold the SETUP (or MODE) until the indicator lights up.
3. Enter the 4-digit code for your model (see the list above). If the code is accepted, the indicator will blink 2 times.
4. Check the main buttons (Power, Volume, Channel).

If no code fits, use the search method:

1. Hold the SETUP until the indicator lights up.
2. Press Power and, without letting it go, alternately press Channel+ until the TV is turned off.
3. Immediately after turning off, press SETUP to save the code.

4. Set up the remote via the Mi Remote app (for smartphone)

If you don’t have a physical remote, you can use your smartphone as an alternative, and the official Mi Remote app (available for Android and iOS) is suitable for this.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the Mi Remote app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect your smartphone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Launch the app and select Add Device → TV → Xiaomi.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen for synchronization.

Advantages of this approach:

• 📱 No need to buy a new remote – enough smartphone.
• 🔄 All features of the original remote, including voice search, are supported.
• 🌐 It works even over the Internet (if TV and phone are on the same network).

⚠️ Note: For Xiaomi TVs 2020 release and newer (Mi) TV Q2, 5X) You need to enable Mi Remote Service in your TV settings: Settings → Devices → Mi Remote.

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If the Mi Remote app doesn't find the TV, try manually entering it. IP-TV address. You can find it in the Settings menu → Network → State of the network.

5 Problem Solving: The remote does not work or is not working properly

If the remote is not responsive to pressing or malfunctioning, the causes can vary from dead batteries to software failures, and we will analyze the most common cases and ways to fix them.

If none of the methods helped, reset the remote settings:

• 🔄 For IR remotes: Remove the batteries for 1 minute, then insert back and repeat the synchronization.
• 🔵 For Bluetooth remotes: Remove it from the list of connected devices on TV and connect it again.

Critical information: On the 2023 Xiaomi Mi TV Q2, after resetting the remote settings, you may need to flash the IR module. For this, contact the service center with the IR-0x2A error code (displayed in the service menu).

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If the remote stopped working after updating the TV firmware, try rolling back the system to the previous version through the service menu (Settings → About TV → Software Version → Recoil).

6.Alternative ways to control the Xiaomi TV

If you can't set up the remote for some reason, you can control the TV in other ways, and let's look at the most reliable options.

6.1.Management through Google Assistant or Alice

Xiaomi TVs with Google TV or PatchWall support can be controlled by voice:

• 🎤 For Google Assistant: Say, OK Google, turn on Xiaomi TV». Confirm the pairing in the Google Home app.

Alice.

1. Connect the TV to your Mi Home account.
2. Say, "Alice, turn on the TV in the living room."

6.2. Use of HDMI-CEC

If your TV is connected via HDMI (such as Mi Box or NVIDIA Shield), you can control the TV from their remotes:

1. Enable HDMI-CEC in TV settings: Settings → HDMI-CEC → Enable.
2. On the remote of the connected device, press the TV Power or Input button.

6.3 Service menu for Advanced Users

For experienced users, there is a way to manage through ADB-commands (wi-fi connection required):

adb connect [IP- TV address]


adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_POWER # on/off




adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_VOLUME_UP # volume +

IP-The address of the TV can be found in the settings → Network → State of the network.

7. Frequent errors when setting up the remote and how to avoid them

Many users make the same mistakes that lead to the remote being inoperable, and here are the most common ones:

• 🔋 Use of old batteries: Even if the batteries are still "working," the voltage may not be enough for the IR transmitter.
• 📶 Direction of the remote not to the receiver: the IR signal must go strictly to the receiver (usually located at the bottom of the screen.
• 🔄 Interrupting the synchronization process: If you interrupt the Bluetooth remote setting (for example, turn off the TV), you will have to start again.
• 📱 Incompatible codes for universal remotes: Not all universal remotes support Xiaomi TV. Before buying, check the list of compatible brands.

Another common mistake is trying to use the Mi Box remote control to control the TV without first setting up, which operates on different protocols and requires a separate procedure to synchronize them (see Section 3).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware below 2.0.127 may not support some universal remotes. → Updating the system.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions