Xiaomi TVs are among the most popular Smart TVs on the market due to their combination of price, quality and functionality. However, many users face a problem: when you connect to the network or reset your settings, the screen displays the wrong time, which interferes with the operation of the sleep timer, recording broadcasts and even the correct operation of some applications (for example, YouTube or Netflix).
In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can set your time on Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi TV and other Android TV or Google TV models, learn how to sync your watch over the Internet, set your time manually, fix your firmware updates, and even set up additional travel time zones.
We will focus on common mistakes: why time is lost after turning off, how to avoid discrepancies with real time when using a VPN, and what to do if time settings are not available at all. All instructions are relevant for MIUI TV firmware 2023-2026 and later.
Why is Xiaomi TV the wrong time?
Before you fix a problem, it's important to understand why, because on Xiaomi TVs, time can get lost because of:
- 🌍 No Internet connection – without a network, automatic synchronization with servers NTP impossible.
- ⚡ Failure after firmware updates – especially relevant for Mi models TV 4S mi TV Q1 When switching to a new version of Android TV 12.
- 🔄 Incorrectly selected time zone – even when synchronized over the Internet.
- 🛠️ Hardware problems - rare, but occurs on older models (for example, Mi) TV 3) due to a dead battery CMOS.
- 🔒 Parental Control Restrictions – Some settings may be blocked.
The most common situation is that the TV shows the time 3-4 hours ahead or behind the real one, due to the wrong time zone (for example, London (GMT+3) is chosen instead of Moskva (GMT+0)), and time can freeze after rebooting if the Autosynchronization option is disabled.
⚠️ Warning: If it gets lost again after a few hours, check the stability of the Internet connection. NTP-servers with weak Wi-Fi signal or frequent breaks.
Method 1: Automatic synchronization via the Internet
This is the easiest and most recommended method, and the TV will pull up the actual time from the servers of Google or Xiaomi.
- Connect your TV to the internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.
- Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
- Go to the System section → Date and time.
- Activate switches: Automatic date and time Automatic time zone
Wait 10-20 seconds, the time should be updated.
If the options are grey and inactive, it means there is no network connection.
- 📶 Wi-Fi signal (level must be at least lower) 2-3 division).
- 🔌 Ethernet cable connection (try another port on the router).
- 🔄 Router settings – sometimes blocking ICMP-Interfering with synchronization.
Connected to the Internet|The option "Autosynchronization" is enabled"|Selected the right time zone|No active VPN-linkage-->
Some models (such as the Redmi Smart TV X Series) may require additional confirmation of Google Play Services rights. If you request, allow access to the location (this is necessary for determining the time zone).
Wi-Fi|Ethernet (cable)|Mobile Internet (USB-modem)|Not connected.-->
Method 2: Manually adjusting time and date
If automatic synchronization is not working (for example, there is no Internet or NTP servers are not available), you can manually set the time:
- Go to Settings → System → Date and time.
- Disable options: Automatic date and time Automatic time zone
Set a date
Set the time
Europe/Moscow
On TVs with remote control without digital buttons (for example, Mi). TV Stick) use arrows to enter time ↑↓←→ button OK. To speed up the process, you can connect a Bluetooth keyboard - it is supported by all models on Android TV 9+.
| Model Xiaomi TV | Supported time formats | Features of manual adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| Mi TV 4A/4S | 24-hour | When manually entered, you can not set seconds |
| Mi TV Q1/Q2 | 12/24-hour | There is an option for AM/PM for the American format. |
| Redmi Smart TV X | 24-hour | Time zone is selected from the drop-down list |
| Mi TV P1 | 24-hour | Supports GPS synchronization (if there is a module) |
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models TV older than 2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 3) manually adjusting time can be lost after every outlet, due to the lack of backup power for the real-time watch, the solution is to use a battery-operated network filter or keep the TV permanently on the network.
Method 3: Set up via the Google Settings app (for Android TV)
On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 10+ firmware (such as Mi TV Q1 2023 or Redmi TV A Series), time can be set through the Google system app:
- Open the main screen and find the Google Settings app (the gear icon with the Google logo).
- Go to the Date and Time section.
- Enable the option to Use Network Time.
- If necessary, manually adjust the time zone in the Time Zone section.
- Update Google Services: Open the Google Play Store. Find the Google Play Services app. Click Update if a new version is available.
If the problem persists, try resetting the time settings to factory:
- Go to Settings → System → Date and time.
- Select Reset settings (may be called Restore Default Values).
- Confirm the action and restart the TV.
What if after the reset time is still lost?
Method 5: Set up additional time zones (for travel)
If you travel or use a TV in different countries, you can add additional time zones, which is available on Android TV 11+ models (for example, Xiaomi TV A Pro or Redmi Smart TV X2022).
- Open Settings → System → Date and time → Additional hours.
- Press Add Clock.
- Select a city from the list (for example, New York or Tokyo).
- Activate the Show in the Status bar option to see the time of the second belt in the top panel.
To sync devices, turn off automatic timing on one of them and set manually.