Integration of equipment from Rostelecom with modern Smart TVs based on Android TV or PatchWall from Xiaomi often raises questions among users. Standard configuration “out of the box” rarely allows you to control both devices with one remote control, which creates inconvenience when switching signal sources. Owners have to use two different remotes: one for the TV menu, the other for navigation on digital television.
There are several effective synchronization methods, depending on your console model (W90, W100, W140, W160) and firmware version. The key is to understand the difference between controlling via an infrared port (IR) and using a Bluetooth protocol. The first option emulates commands, the second one integrates the remote deeper into the system.
In this guide, we'll look at all the current ways, including hidden button combinations and system settings. It's important to prepare the devices in advance: make sure the remote has fresh batteries and the TV is connected to the network, which will avoid errors in the pairing process.
Technical features of equipment interaction
Before starting programming, you need to understand the architecture of the interaction of devices. Rostelecom consoles often use their own signaling protocols, which can conflict with standard MI TV drivers. Xiaomi’s infrared receiver is able to perceive a wide range of codes, but for the full operation of smart functions (voice search, home button) requires deeper integration.
Many users confuse the modes of operation of the remote. In the basic state, the remote controls only the console. To control the TV (volume, on), the remote must be programmed to transmit IR codes to a particular TV model. Bluetooth mode, available on new models of remotes (with a voice input button), requires separate pairing through the Android TV menu.
⚠️ Note: Not all Rostelecom consoles support full control of the TV. If your remote's settings menu does not include the "Tune TV" or similar section, then your version of the equipment is limited to the control of the console only.
Modern Xiaomi Mi TV Stick or Box S TVs may have restrictions on the number of Bluetooth devices that can be connected simultaneously. If a Bluetooth keyboard or gamepad is already connected to the TV, Rostelecom’s remote may not be determined the first time, in which case it is recommended to temporarily turn off unnecessary peripherals.
Preparation of equipment and compatibility check
The success of the setup depends on pre-production. The first step is to accurately identify the model of your console. Usually, the marking is on the bottom of the device or on the sticker under the battery compartment of the remote. The W series models (such as the W140) have different configuration algorithms compared to the newer versions.
Next, check the software version. Go to the set-top box settings and find the About or About section. The current firmware contains fixes for pairing errors with TVs from various brands, including Xiaomi. If the update is available, run it before you start manipulating the remote.
☑️ Checklist of preparation for setting up
Also worth paying attention to is the physical location of the devices: the IR signal requires a line of sight between the remote and the TV receiver, if the console is hidden in the niche of the nightstand or behind the TV, the signal can be reflected unpredictably, in such cases, using Bluetooth mode becomes an option.
Automatic Configuration Method through the console menu
The easiest way to set up control of the TV is to use the built-in menu of the console itself by Rostelecom, a method that allows you to program the volume and turn on the TV buttons without entering complex codes manually, and the algorithm of actions can vary slightly depending on the interface (Wink, standard Android).
To start, press the TV and OK buttons at the same time (or the special combination specified in the instructions for your model, often it is 1 and 3). The indicator on the remote should flash or light up, signaling the transition to programming mode, then the brand selection menu will appear on the TV screen.
Using navigation arrows, find the Xiaomi or Mi brand in the list. If there is no exact match in the list, try choosing a universal brand or Android TV. The system will offer a test: the screen will ask if you see the image or hear the sound. Confirm the action with a “Yes” button until the TV responds to the shutdown command.
| Model of the console | Combination for entry mode | Indication of success | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| W90, W95 | TV + OK (hold 3 seconds) | Double-blinking of the LED | Old interface, codes may not match |
| W100, W110 | Pressing the "Tunesting TV" button | Voice confirmation | Automatic code selection |
| W140, W150 | OK + 1 (simultaneously) | LED lights are constantly on | Support for Bluetooth-connection |
| W160 (4K) | Menu → Settings → Remote | Visual menu on the screen | Full integration with Android TV |
After you've completed the test, remember to save the settings, which usually requires you to press Save or wait for the automatic exit from the setting mode, and it's important to check all the pre-programmed functions, not only on, but also volume control, to make sure that the work is correct.
Manual setting using manufacturer codes
If the automatic search didn't work, you'd have to manually enter the codes, and each TV manufacturer has a unique set of digital identifiers that the remote controls use to generate the signal. Xiaomi and Mi TVs are often suited to codes designed for other Chinese TVs. OEM-producer.
The process begins with entering programming mode (similar to the one described above). When the indicator lights up, use the remote's digital keyboard to enter a four-digit code. After entering each code, check the TV's response to the power button. The most common codes for Xiaomi include: 0293, 1093, 2093, 3093.
⚠️ Attention: When you manually enter the code, the indicator can flash quickly. If the last digit is dimmed or lit red, the code is wrong, and the process must be repeated.
There's also a blind brute force method. In the setting mode, press the Vol+ Volume Up button and hold it down. The remote will send signals of different codes in a row. As soon as the TV responds (e.g., a volume scale appears), immediately release the button and press OK to save the current code.
Setting up Bluetooth remote and voice control
Owners of modern consoles Rostelecom (W140, W160 and later) can use Bluetooth remotes with voice input, which allows you to control not only the console, but also the Xiaomi TV itself, if it is running Android TV. This requires a pairing procedure similar to connecting wireless headphones.
Go to Xiaomi TV settings: Settings → Devices and accessories → Add accessories. The TV will go into search mode. Now on the Rostelecom remote, press the Home button (house icon) and Back button (arrow) at the same time, or the special combination specified in the instructions (often buttons 1 and 3), until the indicator starts to flash quickly.
The list of available devices on the TV screen should show the name of the remote (for example, RC Voice or Stb Remote), choose it to connect. Once successfully paired, the remote can suggest calibrating buttons or updating the remote firmware over the Internet.
- 🔹 Voice search: Once connected, press the microphone button and say the command. The remote will transmit the voice request directly to the Google Assistant system on the TV.
- 🔹 Media management: buttons Play/Pause The rewinds will work in TV apps (YouTube, Kinopoisk) and not just in the Wink app.
- 🔹 Limitations: TV switches and volumes may still require IR settings, as Bluetooth remotes are often limited to a profile. HID.
It's worth noting that when you use Bluetooth mode, the remote is longer in range, and it works even without direct sight with the TV. But the battery is consumed faster in this mode. Optimization of power consumption is achieved by disconnecting the remote from the TV when it is not needed, through the menu of Bluetooth devices.
Using HDMI-CEC Function for Single Control
One of the most elegant ways to solve the two-remote problem is to activate HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) technology, which allows devices connected via HDMI to control each other. In the Xiaomi ecosystem, it is often called Mi Link or simply CEC, while Rostelecom may call it “TV Control”.
Activate the function on your Xiaomi TV. The path usually looks like: Settings → Preferences → Inputs → Control HDMI (CEC). Make sure the switch is activated. Then check the settings on the console Rostelecom: in the "System" or "Display" section, find the "HDMI CEC" item and turn it on.
Once activated, there is magic: when Rostelecom turns on the console, the TV automatically turns on, switching to the desired signal source, the volume buttons on the console begin to adjust the volume of the TV without additional programming of IR codes, this works at the level of the digital HDMI protocol, which is more reliable than the IR signal.
⚠️ Attention: Function HDMI-CEC It can interfere with other connected devices (soundbars, game consoles). If after turning on the TV starts to spontaneously turn off or switch inputs, try turning off the TV. CEC on other devices or use HDMI-plug-in (ARC), priority.
Solving Signal Problems and Conflicts
Even when set up correctly, there can be situations where the remote is not working properly. One of the common problems is sticking buttons or delaying the reaction. This is often due to interference from other IR sources or battery discharge. Replacing the batteries with quality alkaline batteries often solves the problem of signal range.
If Rostelecom stopped controlling the TV after updating Xiaomi firmware, the system profile of the IR port may have changed, in which case resetting the remote settings to factory settings will help, usually requiring you to remove the batteries, pinch all buttons for 10 seconds, insert the batteries and re-run the programming procedure.
Another problem is the button conflict: for example, the Home button on the Rostelecom remote can call the console menu instead of the TV menu. In some advanced remotes (with flashing or in the engineering menu), you can reassign the button functions, but for standard users it is easier to use HDMI-CEC mode, which minimizes the need for reassignment.
- 🔸 Reset IR memory: Remove the batteries, press and hold the power button for 15 seconds, then insert the batteries back.
- 🔸 IR port check: point the remote to the camera of the smartphone. If you see the purple glow of the diode on the screen when you press the buttons, then the remote is good, and the problem is reception by the TV.
- 🔸 Distance: When setting up, you are at a distance 1-2 The infrared signal may be too powerful to blind the receiver, and in the distance it may be weak.
In rare cases, a full reboot cycle helps: turn off the TV from the socket for 1 minute, turn off the console, then turn on the TV, wait for the boot, and only then turn on the console. TV poll HDMI-device.