How to set up a Xiaomi 32-inch TV: a complete guide from connectivity to hidden features

Xiaomi’s 32-inch Mi TV series (Mi TV 4A 32, Mi TV 4S 32, Mi TV 5 32 and their modifications) have become one of the most popular budget Smart TVs thanks to a combination of price, functionality and integration with the Mi Home ecosystem. However, after purchase, many users are faced with questions: how to connect the TV correctly, adjust the sound to the acoustics of the room, optimize the picture for movies or games, and activate hidden features like Game Mode or Dolby Audio.

In this article, you will find a step-by-step setup instruction based on PatchWall firmware (or Google). TV for new models), tips for eliminating typical problems (for example, hanging on the first turn on or no sound through the HDMI), as well as recommendations for choosing the optimal parameters for different use cases - from viewing 4K HDR-Content before streaming via Netflix or YouTube.

We will not only analyze the basic settings (language, network, channels), but also advanced options – for example, how to turn off ads in PatchWall, configure a voice assistant or connect Xiaomi Mi Band to control the gesture TV. All instructions are relevant for firmware 2023-2026 and tested on models Xiaomi TV A2 32 and Xiaomi TV ES 32.

1. First Entry and Basic Setup

After unpacking the Xiaomi 32-inch TV, make sure it comes with a remote (often voice-controlled), power supply and HDMI cable (some models don't have one - check the box!).Plug the TV to the outlet and press the power button on the remote or control panel.

There will be a welcome menu in Chinese on the screen — don't worry, it's a standard step for all Xiaomi TVs.

1. Press Settings (⚙️) remote.
2. Select the icon (language) - usually the second one on top.
3. Scroll through the list to Russian (or English if there is no Russian) and confirm the choice.

Next, the system will suggest connecting to Wi-Fi. If you have trouble finding the network, check:

• 📶 Distance to the router (optimally - no more than 10 meters without obstacles).
• 🔄 Restart your router and TV (hold the power button on TV for 10 seconds).
• 📡 Try connecting via 5GHz (if the router is dual-band) – it often works more stable.

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi 32 TV doesn’t turn on after the first connection to the network, check the voltage in the socket (should be 220V) and try another power cable. In 15% of cases, the problem is solved by resetting the settings – pinch the Menu + Volume Down on the remote for 15 seconds.

Once connected to the Internet, the system will suggest updating the firmware. Don't miss this step - the fresh software fixes the bugs with sound and picture. The update will take 5-15 minutes depending on the speed of the Internet. If the process is stalled during the Preparation for Update stage, perform a forced reboot (turn off power for 30 seconds).

2. Image setting: brightness, contrast, HDR

The image quality on Xiaomi TV 32 depends on the right display mode. The default is Standard, but it is rarely optimal.

1. Go to Settings → Display and Sound → Image Modes.
2. Select one of the pre-set profiles: 🎬 Movies - for films (warm tones, low brightness). 🎮 The game is a minimum input delay (Game Mode). 🌞 Dynamic - for bright rooms (increased contrast). 📺 Custom - for manual settings.

Brightness

Contrast

Color temperature

For supported models HDR10 (for example, Xiaomi TV A2 32) activate this option in Settings → Display and sound → HDR. Pay attention: HDR It will only work when you view content with tags. HDR (on Netflix or YouTube and through ports HDMI 2.0 (usually connector) №1 №2).

If the image is "soapy" or blurry, check the resolution of the signal source. HD-content (1080p) Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Screen resolution and select 1920×1080@60Hz. If you connect a console (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box), in its settings also set the output resolution. 1080p.

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To check the actual screen resolution, turn on the demo mode: press Settings → Support → Show mode. The screen will show test pictures with resolution and color gradients.

3. Sound optimization: uniform bass and no wheezing

The built-in speakers in Xiaomi TV 32 rarely make you feel good about deep bass, but the right settings will help improve the sound.

1. Open the settings → Display and sound → Sound.
2. In the section Sound mode select: 🎵 Standard - for conversations and news. 🎥 Movies for movies (low frequency reinforced). 🎶 Music - to listen to tracks.

Dolby Audio

DTS Virtual:X

If the sound wheezes or disappears at high volume, follow these steps:

• 🔊 Reduce the volume level to 70-80% (maximum often leads to distortions).
• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Sound. → Balance and align left/right speaker sliders.
• 🛠️ Update the firmware – in the old versions there was a bug with sound drivers.

Use ports to connect external speakers or soundbar HDMI ARC (plug-in №(3) or Optical (TOSLINK). To activate HDMI ARC:

1. Connect the cable to the port with the ARC label.
2. In the audio settings, select Exit via HDMI ARC.
3. Enable the CEC option (in Settings → HDMI CEC) to control the soundbar volume from the TV remote.

⚠️ Note: If, after connecting through HDMI ARC the sound is delayed (lipsinc), turn off the sound processing in the soundbar settings or reduce the bitrate in Settings → Sound. → Audio format to PCM.

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4. Internet connection and setting up Smart functions

Without a stable internet, the Xiaomi TV 32 loses half of its capabilities, from 4K streaming to voice control. If Wi-Fi is not sustainable, try alternative ways to connect:

To connect via Ethernet cable, use a USB-to-Ethernet adapter (if the TV doesn’t have a built-in port). Insert the adapter into a USB TV port, then in Settings → Network → Wired Network, select DHCP (Automatic IP Receiving).

If you have a website but YouTube or Netflix are slowing down, check:

• 📡 Connection speed (in Settings) → Network → The speed test must be at least 15 Mbps for Full HD).
• 🔄 Router congestion (disable unnecessary devices).
• 🌍 Account region (some apps block content for Russia – use it) VPN).

To control the TV voice set up Google Assistant or Alice (if the model supports Yandex.Station):

1. Press the microphone button on the remote.
2. Say "Setting up voice assistant."
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (you will need a Google account or Yandex).

Channel and antenna configuration (DVB-T2)

If you're planning to watch TV on air through an antenna, plug it into the RF IN connector on the back, and then automatically search for channels.

1. Go to Settings → Channels → Set up TV.
2. Select Digital Channels (DVB-T2).
3. Specify the region (for example, Moscow or St. Petersburg).
4. Start AutoSearch and wait until it is completed (3-10 minutes).

If the channels are not found or the image is "splitting", check:

• 📡 Signal quality (c Settings) → Channels → The signal state should be above 60%).
• 🔄 The direction of the antenna (turn it towards the nearest tower).
• 🛠️ Cable integrity (cloaking overbending or damage degrades signal).

For channel sorting:

1. Open the list of channels with the TV button on the remote.
2. Click Options (three dots) → Channel Management.
3. Choose Change Order and drag the channels in the right order.

⚠️ Note: In some regions of Russia broadcasting is in the format DVB-T (not DVB-T2). If the search engine does not find channels, manually select the standard. DVB-T and repeat the scan.

If you use a satellite dish, connect it to the port. LNB IN and set the parameters in the settings → Channels → Satellite TV: Tricolor TV or NTV Plus may require CAM-Module (buyed separately).

6. Connecting external devices: consoles, game consoles, flash drives

Xiaomi 32-inch TVs have 2-3 HDMI ports, one USB 2.0 and sometimes USB 3.0.

• 🎮 Player console (PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch: Use the port HDMI 2.0 (plug-in №1). In the settings of TV, activate Game Mode (Settings) → Display and sound → Game mode. Set the permission. 1080p@60Hz in the console settings.
• 🖥️ Computer or laptop: Connect through HDMI or Type-C. → HDMI (If the image does not fit on the screen, zoom in the settings. Windows/macOS on 100%.
• 📁 Flash drive or external hard drive: Format the drive into FAT32 or NTFS (ExFAT is not supported!) Use the Movies folder for playing movies, Music for music.

If the TV can’t see the flash drive, check:

• 🔌 Port port USB (Try another one if there are several).
• 📁 File system format (c Settings) → Devices → USB-The device should display the name of the storage device).
• 🔄 Reboot the TV with a connected flash drive.