How to set up a Xiaomi TV via phone: 5 proven ways

Contents

• Introduction: Why set up TV over the phone
• Telephone and TV requirements
• Configure with the Mi Remote app
• Management through Mi Home and Smart Home
• Wi-Fi Direct: Direct connection without router
• Telephone-to-TV screen broadcasting
• Solving Connection Problems
• Frequent questions

Customizing a Xiaomi TV through a smartphone is not only convenient, it's also functional. Instead of a remote, you can use your phone to control channels, volume, launch apps and even adjust image settings, especially for Mi TV 4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2 models, where mobile application support is implemented at the firmware level.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to connect your phone to a Xiaomi TV, from the standard Mi Remote to advanced features like Wi-Fi Direct and Mi Home. Each method is thoroughly disassembled with possible errors and nuances for different TV models. If you want to save time finding a remote or configuring the TV from scratch, this is the guide for you.

Telephone and TV requirements

Before you start setting up, make sure your equipment meets the minimum requirements. Most connection methods will require:

• 📱 Smartphone on Android 6.0+ or iOS 12+ (For Mi Home, Android only).
• 📺 Xiaomi TV with Mi Remote support (all models after 2018, including Mi Remote) TV A Pro, Redmi Smart TV).
• 🔄 Shared Wi-Fi network (for most methods other than Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔋 At least 30% charge (to avoid disconnection during setup).

Pay special attention to the TV firmware version. TV It runs on PatchWall older than 3.0, some features (such as Mi Home) may not be available. → On TV.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android firmware TV 9.0 and below, Mi Remote may not recognize the model, in which case, use manual code entry (see the list of codes in the "Problem Solving" section").

Configure with the Mi Remote app

Mi Remote is the easiest way to turn a smartphone into a remote for a Xiaomi TV, and it supports not only control, but also voice search, channel setup, and even app launch.

To connect:

1. Download Mi Remote from Google Play or App Store.
2. Turn on the TV and put it in standby mode (if it is turned off, press the power button on the case).
3. Launch the app on your phone and select Television → Xiaomi.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen: the app will automatically find the TV on the network or prompt you to enter the code manually.

Turn on Wi-Fi on phone and TV |Connect both devices to the same network |Update the Mi Remote app to the latest version |Check that the TV is not in Power Saving mode-->

If the automatic connection didn’t work, try manually entering the code:

1. In the app, select Add Device → TV → Xiaomi → Enter the code.
2. For most models, the code 1205 or 1206 is suitable.
3. If the code doesn’t fit, check the compatibility list in the Problem Solving section.

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If Mi Remote doesn't find the TV, try rebooting both devices. On the TV, press the Menu + Up button for 5 seconds for a forced reboot.

Management through Mi Home and Smart Home

The Mi Home app allows you not only to control the TV, but also to integrate it into Xiaomi’s smart home system, for example, you can turn on the TV on a schedule, sync it with Yeelight lamps or Mi Smart Speaker speakers.

To set up:

1. Install Mi Home (only available for Android).
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account (required!).
3. Click Add Device (+) → Television → Xiaomi.
4. Select your model from the list and follow the instructions on the screen.

After connecting to Mi Home, you will be able to:

• 🔊 Control of volume and channels.
• 🎬 Launching apps (YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video).
• ⏰ On/off timers.
• 🔄 Sync with other Xiaomi devices (e.g., automatically turn on your TV when you return home).

⚠️ Warning: To work Mi Home TV must be connected to the same Xiaomi account as the phone. If you use different accounts, sync will not work.

Wi-Fi Direct: Direct connection without router

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your phone and TV directly, without a router intermediary, which is useful if you don’t have home Wi-Fi or want to transfer files (photos, videos) without the Internet.

To activate Wi-Fi Direct:

1. On the TV, go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Turn on the feature and wait until the TV is visible to other devices.
3. On the phone, open Settings. → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (on some models) Xiaomi/Samsung path may differ).
4. Select your TV from the list and confirm your connection.

After the connection, you can:

• 📁 Transfer files from phone to TV (via Explorer or Gallery).
• 🎮 Use your phone as a gamepad for playing on TV.
• 🔊 Listen to sound from TV through headphones connected to the phone.

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Wi-Fi Direct consumes more power than regular Wi-Fi. If you notice a fast battery drain on your phone, turn off the feature after use.

Telephone-to-TV screen broadcasting

If you want to show photos, videos, or even duplicate your smartphone screen on a big screen, use Screen Mirroring (or Miracast on Android).

There are two options available for Xiaomi TVs:

1. Through Wi-Fi (Miracast): On TV: Settings → Connections → Screen Mirror. On Phone: Settings → Connections → Screen Broadcast (on Xiaomi — Quick Settings → Screen Mirroring). Select your TV from the list.

USB-C/HDMI cable (for new models):

• Use a USB-C → HDMI adapter (e.g. Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter).
• Connect your phone to the TV with a cable.
• On the phone, select Image Transfer mode.

When broadcasting over Wi-Fi, image delays (lags) are possible to reduce them:

• 📶 Connect your phone and TV to a 5GHz network (if the router supports it).
• 🔌 Close the background apps on your phone.
• 📱 Enable Game Turbo mode (on Xiaomi smartphones).

⚠️ Note: When you stream a screen through Miracast, the default sound comes from your phone. To redirect it to your TV, select External Speaker in the broadcast settings.

Solving Connection Problems

If your phone doesn’t see the TV or the connection is constantly reset, check the following points:

List of codes for manual connection in Mi Remote:

• Mi TV 4S (2018-2019): 1205, 1206, 1210
• Mi TV 5/5X: 1215, 1216
• Redmi Smart TV: 1220, 1221
• Mi TV Q1/Q2: 1225, 1226

On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall 4.0+ firmware, the “Rapid Start” function is automatically activated when connected via Mi Home, which reduces the TV turn on time to 2 seconds.

Frequent questions