How to set up TV on Xiaomi TV: digital, satellite and IP-TV

Introduction: Why Xiaomi TV setup is different than other brands

Xiaomi TVs (series Mi TV 4/5, P1, A2, Q2, etc.) work on the basis of Android TV or proprietary shell PatchWall, which radically changes the logic of TV settings compared to Samsung or LG. There is no usual "channel search" in two clicks - instead, the user is offered a flexible system with support for DVB-T2, DVB-S2 (satellite), IPTV and even hybrid sources.

The main difficulty lies in the division of settings by broadcast types: digital terrestrial TV is configured through one menu, satellite TV is configured through another, and for the first time, the main problem is the following: IPTV It requires third-party applications to be installed, and Xiaomi often updates the interface and the instructions for Mi. TV 4A 2019 may not be the right fit for Xiaomi TV Q2 2023 In this article, we will discuss the current ways of customization for all modern models, including the features of working with the computer. CI-modules and CAM-map.

1. Preparing Xiaomi TV for TV setup

Before you search for channels, you need to do basic things, without which the setup can end up with an error or skip a portion of the air, starting with checking the hardware requirements:

• 📡 Antenna: DVB-T2 A room or street antenna with support for the 470-862 MHz band is suitable. LNB and the diameter of the plate from 60 cm (for Tricolor or NTV-Plus).
• 🔌 Connection: Use the port RF IN (for on-air television) or SAT IN (for satellite. IPTV Enough Internet connection via Wi-Fi 5/6 or Ethernet cable.
• ⚡ Power: Make sure the TV is connected to the network via the original power supply. At voltage below 220V, there may be failures when scanning the channels.

Next Update the TV firmware: Go to Settings → On TV. → Update of the system: Up-to-date version of the software (e.g, MIUI TV 3.0+) fixes recognition bugs MPEG-4 and HEVC-Codecs critical for broadcasting in Full HD.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using CI-module (e.g. for Tricolor) TV), put it in the slot CI+ If you have a hot connection, you can make an error. CA Module".

Check the antenna type (DVB-T2/S2)

Connect the cable to the correct port (RF IN/SAT IN)

Update the TV firmware

Insert CI-module (if used)

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2. Digital terrestrial TV setup (DVB-T2)

Digital terrestrial television in Russia is broadcast in the DVB-T2 standard with MPEG-4 encoding. To configure it on Xiaomi, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Settings menu → Television → Etheric TV.
2. Select "Automatic Search" and select "Russia" (important for correct frequency determination).
3. In manual mode (if the automatic search failed), enter multiplex frequencies for your region, for example, in Moscow it is 546 MHz (RTRS-1) and 498 MHz (RTRS-2).
4. Wait until the scan is complete. It can take up to 10 minutes -- don't interrupt it.

If no channels are found, check:

• 📶 Signal level (must be at least 60% in the manual setting menu) → Signal level).
• 🔄 Type of modulation: for Russia use 256-QAM.
• 🛠️ Problems with the antenna: try to turn it towards the nearest tower (you can find the location on the RTRS website).

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If some channels are not shown after setting up, try resetting the channel list (Settings → Television → Reset TV settings) and repeat the search.

Satellite TV setup (DVB-S2)

To configure satellite TV (for example, Tricolor, NTV-Plus, Telecard) on Xiaomi will need:

• 📡 Converter plate LNB (for Tricolor - diameter from 60 cm).
• 🔌 F-connector cable connected to the port SAT IN.
• 💳 CAM-Module and operator smart card (if a coded package is used).

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Television → Satellite TV.
2. Select Manual Search and enter satellite settings: Satellite: Eutelsat 36E (36.0°) Transponder: 12226 L 27500 (for Tricolor) Symbolic speed: 27500 FEC: 3/4
3. Click "Search" and wait until it is completed (it can take up to 15 minutes).
4. If the channels are encoded, insert CAM-slot-module CI+ Follow the operator's instructions.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Mi models TV 4S And older, there's a bug that recognizes DiSEqC switches. If you have multiple satellites, use an external switch or upgrade your firmware to version. MIUI TV 2.1.4+.

Digital Etheric (DVB-T2)

Satellite (DVB-S2)

IPTV (via the Internet)

Cable (DVB-C)

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4. IPTV setup on Xiaomi TV

IPTV on Xiaomi can be configured in two ways: through the built-in Live TV app or third-party programs like SS IPTV, Lazy IPTV. The first option is simpler, but does not support all playlists.

Method 1: Live TV via Live TV

1. Open the Live TV app (the antenna icon on the home screen).
2. Select "Add Playlist" and enter URL yours IPTV-provider (e.g., provider, http://provider.ru/playlist.m3u).
3. Specify the M3U playlist type and click Save.
4. Wait for the channels to load (it can take up to 5 minutes).

Method 2: via SS IPTV

1. Install the SS IPTV app from Google Play (available on Xiaomi TV with Android TV).
2. Open the application and enter data from the provider (login / password or link to the playlist).
3. In the settings, enable Hardware Decoding for smooth 4K playback.

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For stable IPTV on Xiaomi, use a wired Internet connection (Ethernet). When viewing via Wi-Fi, lags are possible due to network congestion.

5. Solving common problems

If after setting up the channels do not show whether they work with artifacts or are not at all, check the following points:

• 🔴 No signal: Make sure the cable is tightly connected to the port RF IN/SAT IN. Try replacing the cable with a new one with wave resistance. 75 Om.
• 🔄 Canals found, but not opened: the problem may be in the CI-Reboot the TV with the module removed, then insert it back in.
• 📶 Weak signal (less than 50%): Check the direction of the antenna or add a signal amplifier (e.g., a signal amplifier, SWA-2000).
• 🔊 No sound on some channels: in the channel menu, select "Audioroad" and switch to RUS or AC3.

For diagnosis, use the hidden menu of engineering settings:

1. On the remote, tap sequentially: Menu → Settings → All Settings → General → Device Preferences → About → Press 5 times on Model TV.
2. In the menu that opens, select Signal Strength to check the signal strength.

6. Optimization of image and sound for TV

After setting the channels, it is recommended to calibrate the picture and sound for the broadcast type:

• 🎨 For DVB-T2/S2: Enable the Mode "Cinema" in Settings → Display. → Imaging mode. Turn off Dynamic Contrast, it adds artifacts to static scenes. Set Color Temperature on the top of the set. 6500K (broadcaster).
• 🔊 For IPTV: Enable Dolby Audio in Settings → Sound. → Sound format. Turn off Volume Auto-Regulation, it distorts the speech in the news channels.

For models with OLED-screen (e.g. Xiaomi) TV Q2 OLED) Add the burnout protection settings:

1. Activate Screensaver in Settings → Screen. → Screensaver.
2. Set the “Limitation Limit” to 80% for static channel logos.

7. Alternative ways to watch TV on Xiaomi

If Xiaomi’s built-in features don’t suit you, consider alternative options:

• 📺 Xiaomi Mi Box S – supports 4K HDR all IPTV-Providers. Nvidia Shield TV — Best choice for Dolby Vision and Atmos.
• 🖥️ PC streaming: Use Steam Link or Moonlight to stream TV from your computer. VLC plug-in IPTV Simple Client.
• 📱 Mobile applications: Tricolor TV, NTV-Plus – official Timeshift-enabled apps. Peers.TV for free air channels.

For owners of Xiaomi TV with Android TV 11+, the Google Cast feature is available - you can stream TV directly from your phone via YouTube TV or Megogo.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up TV on Xiaomi