How to set up a Xiaomi TV on Android TV: Complete guide from first inclusion to fine settings

Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV It combines affordable pricing, powerful hardware, and flexible customization capabilities, but even smart smartphone users sometimes get lost when they first set up a TV, with different interfaces and some features hidden in non-obvious menus. This article will help you understand all the nuances – from basic network connection to hidden features. MIUI TV and solutions to typical problems.

We will look not only at the standard steps (connecting to Wi-Fi, logging into a Google account), but also at advanced settings: How to optimize the image for different signal sources, adjust the sound for the home theater, install applications from third-party sources and even unlock hidden modes for gamers. TV 4S/5X/6 Pro and Redmi Smart TV, But most of the tips are relevant to all brand devices on Android TV 9-12.

If you've just unpacked your TV, start with the first switch on section, and if the TV is already running but it's slowing down or it's not playing. 4K — You can go straight to performance optimization or resolution adjustment, and for those who like experimentation, we'll reveal a few hidden features of Xiaomi. TV, which are not written in the official instructions.

First Installing and Basic Setup

When you first connect to Xiaomi TV So you start the initial setup wizard, and it's important to keep the key points in mind, or you'll have to go back to the manual settings:

1. Language and region choice: On the first screen, select Russian (or any other language you want) and Russia (or your region), which will determine the availability of certain services (e.g. Google Play Movies or YouTube Premium).
2. Network connectivity, and the TV will give you a choice between Wi-Fi and Cable connectivity, and it'll work smoothly. 4K-If you choose Wi-Fi, make sure that the router is running at 5 GHz, which will reduce delays when streaming.
3. Google login. You can't install apps from the Play Market without it. If you don't have an account, create it on your phone or computer in advance. It's not easy to type a password on TV!
4. Voice customization: Xiaomi offers to choose between Google Assistant and XiaoAI (Chinese assistant), for Russian users the first option is relevant – it supports Russian and is integrated with Google services.

Once the setup wizard is complete, the TV will prompt a firmware update. Don't put it off! updates often contain critical fixes to work with popular streaming services (like Netflix or KinoPoisk). HD). If the Internet is slow, you can download firmware on a flash drive from a computer - we will talk about this in the section about software updates.

⚠️ Warning: If the screen flickers after setting up or artifacts appear, check the cable HDMI. Cheap cables are often not supported. 4K@60Hz or HDR10+. Use certified cables HDMI 2.1 for models with higher resolution 1080p.

Network setup: Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Connection Problem Solving

Everything depends on the stability of the network: on the smoothness of reproduction. 4K-So let's look at the best settings for different scenarios:

Connection via Wi-Fi

If you don’t have the ability to stretch the cable, follow these tips for maximum stability:

• 📶 Use the range 5 GHz - it's less busy and provides more bandwidth. In the router settings, turn on mode 802.11ac (or wifi 5/6).
• 🔄 Turn off the 2.4GHz Automatic Switch in router settings – it can cause connection breaks.
• 📡 Place the router at a distance of no more than 5 meters from the TV. Walls and furniture weaken the signal by 5 GHz more than 2.4 GHz.
• 🔒 Set up static. IP-address for the TV in the router settings (by MAC-This will prevent connection problems after the router restarts.

Connection by cable (Ethernet)

For Xiaomi Mi models TV Q1/Q2 or Redmi MAX 98" supportive 4K@120Hz cable connection is required. Here's how to optimize it:

• 🔌 Use Cat Cat 6 or higher cable.Cat cables 5e They may not be able to handle streaming data. 4K HDR.
• 🖥️ In the router settings, enable Jumbo Frames (package size 9000) MTU) — This will reduce the workload of the TV processor when processing network traffic.
• 🔄 Disconnect Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) in router settings – this feature can cause micro-latency.

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If the TV doesn’t find your Wi-Fi network, try temporarily disabling encryption (set Open Network in router settings), connect, and then return the encryption back (WPA3).

Image optimization: 4K, HDR, modes

Xiaomi TVs support many image modes, but factory settings are rarely optimal, and then how to adjust the picture to different scenarios: movies, games, sports or everyday viewing.

Basic brightness and contrast settings

Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Picture. Here are the key parameters:

• 🌡️ Image Mode: Select Movie for Movies (more natural colors) or Game for Consoles (less input delay).
• 🔆 Brightness: set on 45-55% It's a very comfortable viewing experience in a dark room, and in a brightly lit room, you can raise it to the top. 70%.
• 🎨 Contrast: 85-90% for HDR-content, 75% for SDR. Too high contrast eats up details in dark scenes.
• 🔍 Sharpness: Leave it at 0% or 10%, and add more artifacts (noise) around objects.

Setting up 4K and HDR

For supported models 4K@60Hz or 120Hz (Like Mi. TV Q1 75") Check the following parameters:

1. B Settings → Display and sound → Screen resolution select 3840×2160 (4K) frequency 60 Hz (or) 120 Hz, if maintained).
2. Turn it on. HDMI 2.1 Mode in Settings → HDMI Ports to which the game consoles are connected (PS5, Xbox Series X).
3. For HDR-Activate Dolby Vision or HDR10+ In Settings → Picture → Please note: some apps (e.g. Disney)+) Require Dolby Vision enabled to play at maximum quality.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi Smart models TV matrixed VA (not IPS) You can have a faded angle effect when you're looking at a big angle, and that's a feature of technology, not a defect. To reduce the effect, you can increase the backlight to a larger angle. 10-15% picture-setting.

Customization of sound: from bass to home theater

The built-in speakers in Xiaomi TVs rarely make you happy with the sound quality, but the right settings can make things much better, and if you have a sound bar or receiver, it’s all the more worth it to spend 5 minutes on optimization.

Set-up of built-in speakers

Settings menu → Display and sound → Pay attention to the sound:

• 🎵 Sound mode: Choose Movie for Movies (enhances bass frequencies) or News for conversational broadcasts (increases clarity of voice).
• 🔊 Equator: manually lift sliders to 100 Hz (bass) and 3-6 kHz (average frequencies for vocals). 10 kHz, if hissing sounds irritate.
• 🎤 Voice amplification: Turn on Clear Voice (if any) if the dialogue in the movies is not audible in the background of music.

Connection of external acoustic systems

If you use a sound bar, receiver or headphones, use these tips:

• 🔌 To connect to HDMI ARC use the port HDMI 3 (ARC) On the TV, select the sound settings. HDMI ARC main exit.
• 🎧 For wireless headphones, turn on Bluetooth and select a profile AAC (Best quality or aptX (less latency).
• 🔊 For optimal home theater sound, set the Passthrough format in your sound settings and enable Dolby Digital support.+ or DTS:X (If your acoustics support them).

Make sure the right exit port is selected (HDMI ARC/Optical)

Disable built-in speakers in sound settings

Check the volume level on the sound bar (at least 50%)

Enable Mode "Cinema" or "Dolby Atmos" (if supported)

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If the sound is delayed when viewed through external devices (e.g. Fire) TV Stick, in the TV sound settings, find the item Sound Delay and set the value 100-200 MS (select experimentally).

Installation of applications: Play Market, APK and off-site

Official Google Play Market on Android TV It's a lot smaller than the mobile version. Many popular apps (e.g., mobile apps, 1xBet There's no TikTok, there's no way:

Installation from Google Play

To find the app:

1. Open the Play Market on the main screen.
2. In the search, type in the name (for example, Kodi or Twitch).
3. If the app is not located, try installing it on your phone and then sending it to your TV via Google Device Management.

Installation APK-file

To install applications from third-party sources:

1. B Settings → Security and limitations → Unknown sources allow installation for the browser TV Bro or File Commander.
2. Download. APK-a file on a flash drive or through a browser on a TV (for example, from the APKCombo website).
3. Open the file through File Commander and follow the installer's instructions.

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Before installation APK Check if the application supports remote control. Many mobile applications (for example, VK or Telegram on Android TV It will not work due to lack of optimization for the big screen.

⚠️ Attention: When installed APK from unknown sources disable automatic update of the application in Settings → Annexes → [Title of the annex] → Auto Update: Some “modified” versions of apps may contain malicious code, especially if downloaded from torrent trackers.

Optimizing performance: how to speed up Xiaomi TV

In time, any Android TV TV It starts to slow down, and applications slowly open, and you get lags when you scrolle through the menu, and it's caused by memory fragmentation, background processes, and outdated firmware:

Clearing cache and data

Regular cleaning helps to free up space and eliminate errors:

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Select an app (like YouTube or Netflix) and click Clear Cache and Clear Data.
3. For complete cleaning, use the CCleaner app. TV (available in Play Market).

Disconnection of unnecessary services

Some system processes can be safely disabled:

• 📱 Turn off Google Play Services for unnecessary accounts (if there are multiple accounts).
• 🎤 Disable XiaoAI (XiaoAI Voice Assistant) if you do not use: Settings → The device → Voice assistant.
• 📊 B Settings → Annexes → Special access → Battery optimization disable optimization for commonly used applications (e.g. Kodi or Kodi) SPB TV).

Reset to factory settings

If the TV is slowing down, a complete reset will help:

1. Go to Settings → Device → Reset.
2. Choose Delete all data (Factory Reset).
3. After reset, do not restore data from the backup – this can bring back old errors.

1. Turn the TV off the socket.

2. Press the Menu button on the remote and the Power button on the TV.

3. Hold on for 10 seconds until the recovery menu appears.

4. Choose Wipe. Data/Factory Reset with volume buttons and confirm the choice with the Power button.-->

Firmware update: automatically and manually

Regular firmware updates fix bugs, add new features and improve service compatibility. Xiaomi releases updates for its TVs once in a while 2-3 Let's look at both ways of updating.

Automatic update

The simplest method is:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If you find an update, confirm installation. The TV will restart automatically.

Manual update via USB

If the automatic update doesn’t work (for example, due to slow internet), download the firmware manually:

1. Find the latest firmware for your model on the official Xiaomi Support website.
2. Download the file (usually with the.zip extension) to a flash drive formatted in FAT32.
3. Put the flash drive in. USB-TV port and go to Settings → On TV. → Updating the system → Update through USB.

Hidden features for gamers: Game Mode, ALLM and VRR

If you are connected to Xiaomi TV game console (PS5, Xbox Series X) or PC, turn on special modes to reduce input delay (input lag) and improve the picture.

Enabling Game Mode

This mode disables post-processing of the image, reducing the latency to 10-15 miss:

1. Connect the console to the port HDMI 1 HDMI 2 (they usually support) HDMI 2.1).
2. Start the game and press the Menu button on the remote.
3. Select Game Mode from the Quick Menu or go to Settings. → HDMI → Game Mode and turn it on for the right port.

Setting up ALLM and VRR

For the next generation consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) Additional functions available:

• 🎮 ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode: automatically switches the TV to Game Mode when it detects game content. → HDMI → ALLM.
• 🔄 VRR (Variable Refresh Rate: synchronizes the refresh rate of the screen with the FPS in the game, eliminating the gaps in the picture. HDMI 2.1 (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 75").
• 🖥️ 4K@120Hz: for PS5 video card NVIDIA RTX 30/40 Enable this mode in Settings → Display and sound → Screen resolution.

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For minimal input lag in games, turn off all post-processing images: Motion Smoothing, Noise Reduction, and Sharpness. 50-100 MS, which is critical for shooters or fighting games.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi Smart models TV 60Hz matrix inclusion VRR It can cause a flicker in some games. VRR Use the standard Game Mode.

Frequent questions and answers