Setup of the TV Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 inches: from the first turn on to the fine parameters

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 is a popular smart TV with a diagonal of 43 inches, combining affordable price and advanced features. However, even experienced users have questions: how to properly adjust the picture for the movie, connect the sound bar without delay, optimize the Android TV or solve problems with Wi-Fi. This article will help you understand all the nuances from the basic settings when you first turn on to hidden firmware features.

We're not going to limit ourselves to superficial tips like "click OK," but instead, you'll learn how to calibrate the color profile for different content types, why Dolby Audio might not work through HDMI ARC, and how to get around the limitations of Google Play on Xiaomi TVs. All instructions are tested on current MIUI TV 3.0 firmware (2026) and adapted to Russian realities - taking into account the peculiarities of local services and possible locks.

First Installing and Basic Setup

When you first connect the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 to the network, the TV automatically triggers the setup wizard. It is important to take your time here, many users miss critical steps, which later encounter problems. For example, if you do not choose the right region during the initial configuration stage, Later you will not be able to install some applications from Google Play.

To avoid errors, follow this algorithm:

• 🔌 Connect the power and wait for full load (the Mi logo will appear on the screen). Do not press the buttons on the remote until initialization is completed - this can cause the first launch to fail.
• 🌍 Choose a language and a region. Russia is the best option, but if you want global services (e.g. Disney).+), Choose the United States or Germany. When you select China, some Android features TV will be blocked.
• 📶 Set up the network. If you use Wi-Fi, connect to 5 GHz, and at 2.4 GHz, you can lag when streaming. 4K. For wired connection, use the port LAN back-panel.
• 🔑 Sign in. You can skip this step, but without a Xiaomi account, you won’t be able to use branded services like Mi Home or cloud storage.

⚠️ Attention: If the TV is stuck in the language selection phase, try disconnecting it for 30 seconds, then re-energize. This resets the first run cache. If the problem is repeated, you need to flash it through the network. USB.

Select the region "Russia" (or other target)

Connect to a 5 GHz network (or LAN wire)

Skip account binding (unless you need Mi Home)

Update to the latest version (see "Updates")

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Internet Connection: Wi-Fi, LAN and Problem Solving

A stable internet connection is critical for the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43, especially if you plan to stream 4K video or play cloud games.The TV supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) and wired connection at speeds up to 100 Mbps. However, in practice, users often face communication interruptions or low speeds.

Here’s how to optimize the connection:

• 📡 5GHz Wi-Fi: Perfect for streaming, but has a smaller range. If the router is in another room, use 2.4GHz or Mesh to amplify the signal.
• 🔌 Wireless connection: If Wi-Fi speeds are below 50 Mbps, connect the Cat cable 5e Or higher. LAN TV is limited to 100 Mbps, but this is enough for the 4K HDR.
• 🔄 Network reset: If the TV is not connected to Wi-Fi, go to Settings → Network → Forget the network, then reconnect.
• 🛠️ Manual settings DNS: To speed up the loading of content, change DNS at 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) in the Settings menu → Network → Additionally.

⚠️ Note: If the TV loses its connection every time 5-10 Check the router's power saving settings for a minute, and turn off the "Energy Saving" option (or Wi-Fi Scheduling) in the router's control panel.

On 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

On Wi-Fi 5 GHz

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Image setting: color, contrast, picture modes

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 screen has a resolution of 3840×2160 (4K UHD) with support for HDR10 and HLG. However, factory settings often overstate brightness and saturation, which leads to an unrealistic picture.

The main image modes:

• 🎬 Standard: Balance between brightness and naturalness, suitable for everyday viewing.
• 🌈 Bright: Inflated contrast and saturation. Fatigues eyes quickly.
• 🎮 Gaming: Minimum input delay (~15 ms), but impaired color reproduction.
• 🎥 Movie: Optimized for movies (low brightness, warm hue). HDR-content.

For manual settings, go to Settings → Display and Sound → Image → Additional. Recommended settings for watching movies:

Brightness: 45-50%


Contrast: 85-90%




Saturation: 50-55%




Shade: 0




Color temperature: Warm (6500K)




Sharpness: 10-15%

⚠️ Note: If you are viewing HDR-The content is too dark, enable Dynamic Contrast in the image settings, but this can lead to a soap effect in dynamic scenes.

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Use YouTube test videos (such as RTINGS' Display Calibration Test) to help you adjust the white and gamma curve balance for accurate calibration.

Sound: speaker tuning, HDMI ARC and external systems

The built-in speakers of the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 (2×8W) provide acceptable sound for small rooms, but the theatrical effect will require external acoustics.The TV supports Dolby Audio and DTS, but there are nuances with transmitting sound via HDMI ARC.

If you are connecting a sound panel or receiver:

1. Connect the device to an HDMI ARC port (usually marked with an ARC label).
2. In the TV menu go to Settings → Display and sound → Sound. → Exit HDMI.
3. Select ARC and enable Passthrough to support Dolby Digital.
4. If the sound is delayed, turn off the sound processing in the TV settings (Sound Effects → Off).

To improve the sound of the built-in speakers:

• 🔊 Equator: In the menu settings → Sound. → Equalizer reduce low frequencies (100 Hz. 2-3 division - this will reduce the "blowing" of bass.
• 🎵 Sound modes: Select Dialogue News or Movie Movie Mode. Music mode often adds excessive high frequencies.
• 🔇 Night mode: Reduces dynamic range so that quiet sounds are heard without increasing volume.

Smart Features: Google Assistant, Mi Home and Voice Control

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 runs on Android TV 9.0 with a PatchWall shell, which gives access to the Google Assistant voice assistant and the Mi Home ecosystem. However, many features are disabled or hidden by default.

How to set up voice control:

1. Make sure the microphone on the remote is on (the button with the microphone icon).
2. In the settings, go to Device → Voice Search and activate Google Assistant.
3. For Russian, you may need to change the region to the United States or the United Kingdom in your Google account settings.
4. Voice commands for TV: "Turn on YouTube on TV" "Current volume to 50%" "Find Interstellar"

Integration with Mi Home allows you to control the TV through the app on your smartphone or turn it on on schedule.

1. Install the Mi Home app on your phone.
2. Add the TV to the list of devices (it should be on the same Wi-Fi network).
3. In the device settings in Mi Home, activate Power Management and Voice Assistant options.

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Voice search only works when you’re connected to the Internet, and without the Google Assistant network, you won’t be able to access it, but the basic commands (volume, channels) will remain functional.

Firmware Update: How to Check and Install the Latest Version

Regular firmware updates fix bugs, add new features and improve performance.The Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 43 supports two ways to upgrade: over the air (OTA) and over USB. The former is easier, but the latter may be required if crashes occur.

Update by air:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
2. Click Check Updates. If a new version is available, follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Do not turn off the TV during booting and installation (the process takes 5-15 minutes).

Update via USB:

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website (Support → Mi TV 4S 43).
2. Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to a flash drive (formatted in FAT32).
3. Insert the flash drive into the USB port of the TV, then go to Settings → About TV → Update via USB.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV stops turning on after the update (black screen, flashing indicator), reset to factory settings. To do this, press the Power button on the remote and the Menu button on the TV body for 10 seconds.

Resetting to factory settings and troubleshooting

If the TV starts to brake, spontaneously reboot or not respond to the remote, a reset may be required.This procedure deletes all user data, including installed apps and image settings.

How to perform the reset:

1. Go to Settings → Device → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data and confirm the action.
3. After the reboot, the TV will start with the Initial Setup Wizard.