How to customize colors on a Xiaomi TV: from basic calibration to professional modes

Xiaomi TVs are known for their value for money, but even the most advanced matrix will not show its full potential without the right color reproduction setting. Many users face problems: too cold or warm tones, blurred shadows, unnatural skin tones are all a consequence of factory settings that are rarely optimal for real-world viewing conditions. In this article, we will analyze not only basic parameters like white and color temperature balance, but also hidden features that the manufacturer does not advertise, but can dramatically improve the picture.

It is important to understand that there is no perfect universal setting: they depend on the TV model (for example, Mi). TV Q2 2023 and Redmi Smart Fire TV 2022 has different matrices, lighting in the room, and even your personal preferences, and we will recommend the most popular scenarios, from watching movies in a dark room to daytime use with bright sunlight. And if you are not sure of your abilities, at the end of the article you will find ready-made profiles for different types of content.

1. Preparation for setting: what to do before calibration

Before you go into the settings menu, make sure that external factors do not distort the perception of the picture. Start by checking the lighting in the room: bright sunlight falling on the screen, or a dark angle with a lamp illuminated can confuse your sensation. Ideal conditions for calibration are uniform diffuse light (e.g. from a ceiling lamp with a warm white color 2700–3000K).

Also, look at the cables and the signal sources. HDMI, Make sure the cable supports HDMI 2.1 (for Xiaomi 2022 and newer models) and Enhanced Format mode is enabled in the port settings. For streaming services (for example, Netflix or Disney)+) check that the application has selected the maximum quality of the flow – otherwise the picture will be compressed, and the color settings will lose meaning.

• 🔌 Check the cables: use certified cables HDMI High Speed or Ultra High Speed 4K HDR.
• 💡 Adjust lighting: avoid direct sunlight and cold LED-lamp (>4000K).
• 📺 Choose the right source: It is best to use test videos for calibration (e.g. YouTube on request "4K HDR test").
• ⏳ Let the TV warm up: Xiaomi matrix stabilizes colors after 15-20 minutes of work.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is connected to a sound bar or receiver via HDMI ARC/eARC, temporarily turn them off while you set them up. Some audio devices may affect the processing of the video signal, especially in Dolby Vision modes or HDR10+.

2. Basic color settings: where to start a beginner

For most users, you just need to adjust three key parameters: image mode, color temperature, and brightness/contrast. These settings are in the Settings menu. → Display and sound → Image. Let's take a closer look at them.

Image mode defines the basic color rendering profile. Xiaomi TVs typically have:

• 🎬 Standard – Neutral profile, suitable for most tasks.
• 🌃 Cinema – warm tones, high contrast, optimized for films in a dark room.
• 💡 Daytime – increased brightness and cold temperature for use in bright lighting.
• 🎮 Gaming – Minimal input delay, but often with excessive saturation.

To start, select Standard Mode, which is closest to the reference values. Then go to color temperature. Here Xiaomi offers three presets:

• 🔥 Warm (around) 5000K) — It is suitable for evening viewing, but may appear yellowish.
• ☀️ Neutral (6500K) — Reference for most content.
• ❄️ Cold (>7000K) — It makes the picture blue, but can reduce the strain on the eyes during the day.

We recommend starting with Neutral and then adjusting the shades more delicately through custom settings (which we will discuss in the next section). Remember that brightness should be at 45-55% for a dark room and 60-70% for daylight, and contrast should be within 80-90% (above – the risk of losing parts in light areas).

3. Advanced calibration: user profiles and hidden settings

If the basic settings don't work, it's time to go to manual calibration. → Display and sound → Image: → Additionally, hidden tools for fine-tuning:

• 🎨 Tint: adjusts the balance between green and red. Optimal value is 0 (neutral). If the faces on the screen look painfully green, move the slider to the top of the screen. +2.
• 🔄 Gamma: Responsible for the distribution of brightness from dark to light colors. 2.2 is suitable for most movies, 2.4 is suitable for game consoles.
• 🌈 Color space: Choose for contemporary content BT.2020 (for 4K HDR) or DCIP3 (For old content (DVD, live-TV) — BT.709.
• 🔍 Sharpness: almost always better set to 0%. Any positive value adds artificial artifacts.

A critical nuance for Xiaomi owners TV Android TV 11 and later: these models have a hidden mode "Professional Calibration" (Professional Calibration), which is activated only when connected via a mobile phone. HDMI It is impossible to configure it without special equipment, but you can reset it to factory values through the service menu (code 9669 on the remote in TV mode).

To check the calibration results, use test videos with color stripes and gray gradations.

• 🖼️ Gradation of gray: all shades from black to white should be distinguishable.
• 👤 Skin tones: Faces should not be red or green.
• 🌿 Green tones: grass and foliage should not look acid-bright.

4.Tune in. HDR Dolby Vision: How to avoid ruining your picture

Xiaomi TVs with support HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG They require a separate setup for these formats, and by default, factory profiles often overstate brightness and saturation, resulting in "scorched" light areas and unnatural colors:

1. Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Image: → Regimes HDR.
2. Turn off the Auto Brightness option HDR — It often works incorrectly.
3. Set maximum brightness HDR 80-90% for Xiaomi QLED 100%).
4. Turn on the dynamic tone (Dolby Vision) IQ), If you are looking for content with Dolby Vision tags.

Pay special attention to the white point setting in HDR-Mode modes. → HDR-You'll find a Peak Brightness slider, which is 600-800 nits for most movies (even if your TV supports 1,000).+ Higher values lead to rapid eye fatigue and loss of detail in light areas (e.g., scenes with the sun or explosions).

⚠️ Attention: If, after activation, HDR If you see the image that's dim or soapy, check the signal source settings. NVIDIA Shield or Apple TV 4K You need to manually turn on the 4:4:4 Chroma mode and 12-bit Color for correct transmission HDR Xiaomi TV.

5. Resetting and restoring factory parameters

If you've done some color experiments, you can always get back the factory settings.

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset and Recovery.
2. Select Reset Image Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action. The TV will reboot, and all color parameters will return to the values out of the box.

For Xiaomi models on Android TV 10 and older have an alternative way through the service menu:

1. On the remote, press sequentially: Menu → Settings → All Settings → Support.


2. Enter the code: 1969 (for 2020–2021 models.) or 9669 (for 2022–2026.).




3. From the menu that opens, select "Factory Reset" → "Picture Reset".

After resetting, we recommend you to immediately disable the following options, which often spoil the picture:

• 🌪️ Dynamic contrast – creates artificial brightness differences.
• 🔮 Color enhancement – oversaturates shades, especially red and green.
• 💡 Autobrightness - works unstable, it is better to adjust manually.
• 🎭 Mode of the movie (if you do not watch movies) - overstates warm tones.

6. Ready-made setting profiles for different scenarios

If you don’t want to mess with manual calibration, use the pre-made profiles for popular Xiaomi models, which are optimized for typical viewing conditions:

🎬 Movie profile (Dark Room, Xiaomi) Q2/Q2 Pro)

• Image mode: Cinema
• Color temperature: Warm (5000K)
• Brightness: 40%, Contrast: 85%
• Clarity: 0% Gamma: 2.2
• HDR: Dolby Vision Dark (if available)

🎮 Profile for games (daylight, Redmi Smart Fire) TV)

• Image mode: Game mode
• Color temperature: Neutral (6500K)
• Brightness: 65%, Contrast: 90%
• Clarity: 10% (to compensate for anti-aliasing in games)
• HDR: HDR10 brightly 700 thread

📺 Profile for terrestrial TV (mixed lighting, Mi) TV A Series)

• Image mode: Standard
• Color temperature: Neutral (6500K)
• Brightness: 50%, Contrast: 80%
• Color space: BT.709
• HDR: HLG (if broadcasting)

Remember, these profiles are just a starting point, and for the perfect result, you have to adapt them to your TV model and viewing conditions. OLED The brightness in a dark room can be reduced to 30% to avoid pixel burnout.

💡

Ready profiles save time, but don't take into account the individual characteristics of your matrix. Always check the result on real content, not just test pictures.

7 Frequent problems with flowers and their solutions

Even after careful adjustment, you may encounter artifacts, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

🔴 Problem: Pink or green on the whole screen

Reason: White balance is lost or color filter matrix is defective.

Decision:

1. Reset the color settings (see section 5).
2. If the problem persists, check the cables. HDMI — Sometimes oxidized contacts distort the signal.
3. For Xiaomi. OLED Run burnout compensation: Settings → Display. → Compensation OLED.

🌑 The problem: Dark scenes merge into one black spot

Reason: Inflated brightness, switched off local zone illumination (Local Dimming) or low gamma value.

Decision:

• Set the scale to 2.4.
• Enable Local Dimming (available for Full Array models) LED).
• Check the source of the signal – some streaming services compress dark tones in the stream.

🌈 Problem: Colors "float" or change when the viewing angle changes

Reason: Feature of the matrix VA (It is used by most Xiaomi TV).

Decision:

• Reduce color saturation by 10-15%.
• Sit strictly in the center of the screen (view angle is not more than 30).°).
• For models with IPS-matrix (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) This problem is less pronounced.

⚠️ Warning: If after all the manipulations, the colors are still distorted, and vertical or horizontal stripes appear on the screen, this may indicate a malfunction. T-CON I'm going to have to check the card or the GPU, and I'm going to need a service center diagnostic.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions