How to set up a Xiaomi Mi TV TV 4S 55 inches: from first on to fine parameters

Xiaomi Mi TV TV 4S 55 is one of the most popular smart TVs in the budget segment, combining 4K-But even with an intuitive interface, users are faced with questions such as how to connect the device correctly, customize the image to specific content or solve problems with Wi-Fi. This article covers all the steps – from unpacking to hidden features that Xiaomi does not advertise in the official documentation.

We're not going to be limited to basic tips like "put the cable in the socket," but instead, you'll learn how to get around the third-party installation restriction. APK through USB (Why Dolby Audio may not work with some of the firmware older than 2023 HDMI-How to calibrate the screen for PlayStation 5 games without any calibrators. MIUI TV (including beta releases).

Preparation for the first inclusion: unpacking and connection

Before you press the power button, check the delivery kit. TV 4S 55 should be:

• 📺 TV itself with protective film on the screen (do not remove it until fixed on the wall / stand!)
• 🔌 Power cable with Euro-fork (in some regions – adapter)
• 📺 Battery-powered remote control AAA (It is already set, but check the polarity)
• 📄 Warranty card and brief guide (in 8 languages, including Russian)
• 🔧 4 screws for fastening the stand (if you bought the option with legs)

Pay special attention to the choice of installation site. VA-squirrel TV 4S Viewing angles are limited: when viewed from the side, the brightness falls on the 30-40%. Optimal distance to the screen — 2.2–2.8 metre 55 If you plan to hang on the wall, use a support bracket. VESA 200×200 — Other standards will not fit.

Connecting to the power supply has a nuance: the socket must withstand a load of 1.5 A (maximum TV consumption - 180 W). If you use a network filter, avoid models with consumption indicators - they can interfere with the use of the power supply. HDMI-CEC (Control of other devices through one remote).

⚠️ If after connecting the power indicator on the front panel flashes red 3 times in a row - this is a mistake E03, Turn off the TV for 10 minutes and check the vents on the back.

First inclusion and language selection: bypassing pitfalls

When you first start up, the system will prompt you to select an interface language. Here's a trap: if you choose English, the slot will select some menus (for example, Advanced Settings). → Picture → Color Temperature displays parameters in technical terms (6500K, 9300K), For Russian-speaking users, it is better to choose Russian immediately, but be prepared for inaccurate translations (for example, "Mode Mode" instead of "Cinema Mode").

Then the system will offer to connect to Wi-Fi.

• 📶 Use a 5GHz network if the router supports - Mi TV 4S It has a dual-band Wi-Fi 5 module (802.11ac), but by default connects to 2.4 GHz.
• 🔒 If the network is hidden (does not broadcast) SSID), click Other Networks → Manually enter.
• 🔄 If you have problems with connection, disable the function on the router WPA3 — Xiaomi is still not working with this protocol.

Once connected to the Internet, the TV will suggest updating the firmware. Don't miss this step - in older versions of the software (up to 1.4.65), there is a bug that disappears when switching between the two. HDMI-It's going to take 10 to 15 minutes to update, and during the process, the screen will flash, and the remote may not respond, which is normal.

Image customization: from basic parameters to professional calibration

Factory screen settings Mi TV 4S 55 are optimized for bright showrooms, so at home, the picture often looks unnatural. The first thing you need to do is reset the parameters to neutral:

1. Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Picture → Image mode.
2. Select User (not "Standard").
3. Reset all sliders to the middle by pressing Reset in the lower right corner.

Now, let's get to the fine-tuning, the basic parameters that we need to adjust:

For gamers who connect PS5 Xbox Series X: It’s critical to enable low latency:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities → Game mode.
2. Activate the option. ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode).
3. In the console menu, select permission 4K @ 60 Hz. RGB Full (not limited!).

⚠️ Attention: When activated ALLM The TV automatically disables post-processing (including Motion Clarity), which can make the picture soapy in dynamic scenes. If you play Cyberpunk 2077 or God of War, you better manually disable it. ALLM Set up a delay through Game Mode → Manual.

Set the "Cinema" mode"|Deactivate "Dynamic contrast"|Activate Local Dimming (if available)|Set the gamma curve to 2.2-->

Sound and acoustics: how to get the most out of built-in speakers

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 equipped with two speakers with a capacity of 8 W × 2 with Dolby Audio support and DTS-HD. On paper, this sounds impressive, but in practice, there are no basses, and the middle frequencies can beep at high volume to improve the sound:

First, calibrate the equalizer:

1. Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Sound. → equalizer.
2. Choose Preset Music (it is less aggressive than Cinema).
3. Manually reduce the slider 100 Hz 3 divisions - this will reduce the humming of the body.
4. Increase 2.5 kHz by 2 divisions for better dialog legibility.

If you connect the soundbar or AV-receiver HDMI ARC (port HDMI 3), activate:

• 🔊 Digital sound (SPDIF/ARC) → Auto on the sound menu.
• 🎵 Passthrough for Dolby Digital formats+ and DTS.
• 🔄 Turn off Volume Normalization – it compresses dynamic range.

It is useful for home theater owners to know that Mi TV 4S Supports eARC (enhanced) ARC), but only after updating the firmware to version 1.5.67+. To check the current version, go to Settings. → On TV. → Software version: If your version is older, update via Settings → Updating the system.

PatchWall and applications: installation, removal and hidden chips

PatchWall brand shell is the main difference Xiaomi TV It offers personalized content recommendations, but it can seem overloaded to simplify the interface:

First, disable unnecessary tabs:

1. Press the Home button on the remote for 3 seconds.
2. Select Set up the main page.
3. Uncheck the boxes for Short Videos, Music and Games (if you don’t use them).

To install third-party apps (for example, YouTube in the Android version) TV or Kodi, there are 3 ways:

1. Google Play: Search the Google Play Store and log in to your account on the app menu. Not all apps are TV-optimized — look for versions marked for TV.
2. Through USB: Download. APK-flash-file (format) FAT32). Connect the flash drive to the TV and open the File Manager. APK — If the error "Installation is blocked", go to Settings → Security → Unknown sources and allow installation.
3. Through ADB (For advanced: adb connect [IP_your TV]:5555 adb install path/to/application.apk IP TV, go to Settings → Network → Network status.

⚠️ Attention: Installation APK Unverified sources could lead to the blocking of Netflix and Disney services+ due to breach of Widevine policy L1. If after installing a third-party application, these services stopped working in the 4K, perform reset to factory settings.

Among the hidden features of PatchWall:

• 🎬 Mode "Cinema": Hold on OK on the remote during video playback to enable interface dimming.
• 🔍 Voice search: Press the microphone on the remote and say, for example, "Show Leonardo DiCaprio movies." It only works in English and Chinese.
• 📱 Control from a smartphone: Install the Mi Remote app on Xiaomi/Redmi-phone to use as a remote with a touch panel.

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If PatchWall is slowing down, clear the cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → PatchWall → Clear the cache. After that, restart the TV by holding the power button on the remote for 5 seconds.

Connecting the periphery: HDMI, USB and wireless

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 has 3 ports HDMI (two of them support HDMI 2.0 with a bandwidth of 18 Gbps) and 2 ports USB 2.0: Here's how to use them effectively:

HDMI-device:

• 🎮 Game consoles: Connect to the port HDMI 1 – It has the least input delay (~15ms in Game Mode mode).
• 💻 PC/laptop: Use HDMI 2 and set the permit. 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz in settings Windows/macOS.
• 📺 Cable TV/Subset-top boxes: Connect to HDMI 3 (ARC), Sound is transmitted to the soundbar.

USB-device:

• 🖱️ Mouse/keyboard: Works without drivers, but with a delay ~50ms. It's better to use Bluetooth for games.
• 💾 Flash drives/hard drives: File systems are supported FAT32, NTFS and exFAT. >2 TB required exFAT.
• 🎤 Microphones: Supported only USB Audio Class 1.0 (for example, Fifine) K669B).

To connect wireless devices:

1. Bluetooth: Included in Settings → Devices → Bluetooth profiles are supported A2DP (audio), HID (consoles, keyboards) and SPP (headset).
2. Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct: To broadcast the screen from the phone, activate Settings → Display and sound → Wireless display.

If the TV can’t see the device, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge (for wireless devices).
• 🔄 Protocol compatibility (e.g., AirPods only work with Bluetooth 4.2)+).
• 📵 No interference from other devices at a frequency of 2.4 GHz (microwaves, baby monitors).

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Port port HDMI 3 (ARC) does not support the input signal 4K@120 Hz, for PS5/Xbox Series X|S use it HDMI 1 or 2.

Networking and Smart Home: Integration with Xiaomi Ecosystem

Mi TV 4S 55 can become a smart home control center if you have other Xiaomi devices (lamps, sensors, robot vacuum cleaners:

First, connect the TV to your Mi Account:

1. Go to Settings → Account and Security → Add an account.
2. Enter your Mi Account (if not, register via account.xiaomi.com).
3. Activate data synchronization.

Now you can:

• 💡 Manage Yeelight lamps: Download the Mi Home app to your phone, connect the lamps to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV, and use voice commands via the remote (for example, "Switch on the light in the living room").
• 🤖 Start a robot vacuum cleaner: PatchWall will have a widget Smart home, where you can send a vacuum cleaner for cleaning.
• 📊 View data from sensors: Temperature, humidity and other indicators with Mi Sensor will be displayed in the weather widget.

For integration with Google Assistant or Alice:

1. Install the Google Home or Yandex app on your phone.
2. Add the TV as a device (select the Xiaomi Mi model) TV 4S).
3. Set up voice commands such as, “OK Google, turn on Netflix on your TV.”

If the TV doesn’t appear in the smart home device list, check:

• 🌐 Connecting to a single Wi-Fi network (guest network is not suitable).
• 🔄 Update of firmware (up to 1.4.58, there was an error with Mi Home) API).
• 🔒 No locks in router settings (open ports) TCP 80 and UDP 5353).

Solving Common Problems: From Artifacts to Network Errors

Even after the correct setup, Mi users TV 4S 55 are facing typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

Image problems:

Sound problems:

• 🔇 No sound through HDMI ARC: Check that the soundbar is on mode. HDMI IN, And on TV, it's activated. SPDIF/ARC.
• 🎵 In the audio menu, turn off all effects (Dolby Surround, Equalizer).
• 🔊 Crack in speakers: Reduce volume to 60% – high frequencies distort at maximum.

Network errors:

• 📶 Wi-Fi is connected, but there is no Internet: In the settings of the router, turn off IPv6 or set up static IP TV-wise.
• 🔌 Ethernet not working: Port LAN on Mi TV 4S Supports only 100 Mbps – check the cable (should be Cat) 5e+).
• 🌐 Some websites in the browser do not open: Reset DNS In Settings → Network → Additionally. → Setting up DNS → Automobile.

⚠️ Note: If the sound in Netflix or Prime Video is lost after the firmware update, it is due to a change in Widevine certificates.Solution: go to Settings → Annexes → Netflix → Clear the data and log in again.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions