How to set up Xiaomi Mi TV 4S: Complete guide from first inclusion to hidden functions

First acquaintance with Xiaomi Mi TV 4S: What to Know Before Setup

Xiaomi Mi TV TV 4S — This is not just a device for viewing content, but a full-fledged media center based on Android. TV However, many users face difficulties already at the initial configuration stage, from the lack of Russian in some firmware to problems with connecting to the local network. This article will help you avoid common mistakes and reveal the features of the TV that you may not know about.

It is important to understand that Mi TV 4S It was produced in several versions (32, 43, 50, 55, 65), and although the interface is identical, some settings may vary depending on the year of release and firmware version. MEMC 120Hz, whereas earlier versions lack these features, we will look at the universal instructions that are relevant for all versions, and also point out the key differences.

Before you start setting up, prepare:

✔ Remote (included) or Mi Remote app on your smartphone

✔ Login and password from your Wi-Fi network (5GHz is preferred for your Wi-Fi network) 4K-content)

✔ Google Account (to access the Play Market)

✔ USB-drive (if you plan to update the firmware manually)

First Enablement and Basic Configuration: From Language to Network

When you first turn on the TV, you will be met by the Quick Start setup wizard, where it is important to take your time and carefully choose the settings - some of them will be difficult to change without resetting to factory settings.

Step 1: Select the language. Most firmwares have Russian available by default, but if they don't:

1. Click Back on the remote to return to the list of languages.
2. Scroll down and select English (United States) – this is a temporary solution.
3. After you complete the setup, go to Settings → Preferences → Language and add Russian manually.

Step 2: Connect to Wi-Fi, where many people face the problem of a 5GHz TV not seeing.

• 🔄 Restart router and TV.
• 📶 In the router settings, turn on compatibility mode 802.11a/n/ac (turn off 802.11ax, if it's on).
• 🔒 Make sure the name of the network is (SSID) No Cyrillic symbols or spaces.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is connected to Wi-Fi, but the Internet is not working, check your settings DNS. Manually write 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) in Settings → Network & Internet → [Your network] → Advanced → DNS.

Step 3: Sign in to a Google account. Without it, you can't install apps from the Play Market. If you don't have an account, create it on your computer or smartphone, which is inconvenient on your TV. Once you log in, your apps, bookmarks and settings sync.

Selected Russian (or English as a temporary language)

The TV is connected to Wi-Fi (preferably 5 GHz)

Google account login successfully completed

System updates checked (see next section)

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Firmware Update: Why It’s Critical and How to Do It Right

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S Often comes with outdated firmware, resulting in sound bugs, interface brakes, and no support for new codecs (e.g., codecs, AV1 YouTube 4K). The update solves these problems, but there are nuances here.

Method 1: Automatic updates via the Internet (recommended):

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

Method 2: Manual installation through USB (If the automatic update does not work):

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website (choose the version marked Stable).
2. Unpack. ZIP-archive and copy the file update.zip root USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32).
3. Insert the flash drive into the TV, then go to Settings → About → System update → Select update package.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV is stuck on the Mi logo for more than 10 minutes during the upgrade, DO NOT pull the power cord! wait at least 20 minutes - often the process simply slows down during the package check phase. If nothing has changed after this time, turn off the power for 30 seconds and try again.

Image optimization: from blurred Full HD crystalline 4K HDR

One of the main reasons for buying the Mi TV 4S — supportive 4K HDR technology MEMC (motion compensation) But by default, the TV is often "economical" and makes the picture look dim and blurry.

Step 1: Selecting an image mode.

Go to the Settings → Display & Sound → Picture and select mode:

• 🎬 Movie – the best balance for movies (natural colors, low brightness).
• 🎮 Game – Minimum input delay (important for game consoles).
• 🌞 Vivid – maximum brightness and saturation (suitable for day viewing).
• ⚙️ Custom – manual setup (recommended for experienced users).

Step 2: Setup MEMC (movement-compensation).

This feature smooths the picture when moving fast (for example, in sports broadcasts), but can create a soap opera effect in movies, to turn off or adjust:

1. Go to the Settings → Display & Sound → Picture → Advanced settings.
2. Find the Motion Compensation option (or MEMS).
3. For the movie, install Off, for the sport, Medium.

Step 3: Calibrate the color (for advanced users).

If the colors seem unnatural, use the built-in calibrator:

1. In Advanced settings, select Color temperature and set Warm (for home theater) or Normal (for general use).
2. Adjust Contrast (contrast) to 85-90% and Brightness (brightness) to 50-60% for a comfortable viewing in the dark.

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For quality control HDR Use the YouTube test video (for example, search for the video "4K HDR If the picture looks dull, make sure that the settings HDMI-The port is enabled with Enhanced mode (for source) 4K HDR, for example, from Apple TV 4K or NVIDIA Shield).

Customization of sound: from a quiet whisper to a powerful bass

Built-in Mi speakers TV 4S (2 × 8 Wh-wh 2 × 10 Depending on the model, the watts can't compete with the sound bars, but when set up correctly, they can surprise, and the main problem with users is that they have unbalanced frequencies, either too many basses or the voices of the actors are barely audible.

Step 1: Selecting a sound mode.

On the Settings menu → Display & Sound → Sound presets available:

• 🎤 Standard – Balanced sound for most scenarios.
• 🎵 Music – High and Low Frequency Enhanced (suitable for concerts).
• 🎬 Movie – focus on the middle frequencies (voices, dialogues).
• 🎮 Game – Minimum sound delay (important for shooters).

Step 2: Manually adjust the equalizer.

If the preliminary regimes are not satisfied:

1. Select Custom in the audio settings.
2. Adjust the sliders: 100 Hz: +2 For bass (but no more, otherwise there will be wheezing). 500 Hz: 0 (vote-neutral). 1.5 keto: +1 clear-cut. 5 keto: -1 squirm. 10 keto: 0 (leave it).

Step 3: Connect external acoustics.

If the built-in speakers are not enough, connect the sound bar or receiver through:

• 🔌 HDMI ARC (The Best Option for Dolby Digital+).
• 🎧 Optical (TOSLINK) — for-date.
• 🔊 Bluetooth for wireless speakers (but there will be a delay in sound) ~100 ms).

After connecting to Sound → Sound output select the appropriate source.

⚠️ Note: When connecting through HDMI ARC Make sure that the function CEC (One remote control is enabled on both devices, otherwise the TV will not automatically switch the sound to the external system when it is turned on.

Application Installation and Alternative Launchers

Xiaomi’s official PatchWall launcher is convenient for viewing content from partners (Netflix, Prime Video), but many users prefer alternative shells like the one on the web. ATV Launcher or HalLauncher for greater flexibility, consider both options.

Step 1: Install applications from the Play Market.

1. Open the Apps. → Play Store.
2. In the search, type the name of the application (for example, YouTube, Kodi, Twitch).
3. Press Install and wait until it is completed.

Problem:

Disney+

HBO Max

APKMirror

File Manager

Step 2: Install an alternative launcher.

1. Download. APK-launcher file (e.g, ATV Launcher on USB-accumulator.
2. Insert the flash drive into the TV and open the File Manager.
3. Choose. APK-file and confirm installation.
4. After installation, go to Settings → Apps → Default apps → Home App and Select a New Launcher.

Step 3: Set up superuser rights (root) For power users: Some features (e.g., removing embedded applications) require root access. However, this voids the warranty and can lead to a device blink.

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
• 📱 Install Magisk via fastboot.
• ⚠️ Create a backup of the firmware before any manipulations!

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Use the Sideload Launcher if you need to quickly run manually installed applications (via APK). It displays all applications, including those that don’t show the standard interface.

Hidden functions and life hacks for Mi TV 4S

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S It hides a few useful features that aren't mentioned in the official manual:

1. Developer mode and debugging by ADB.

To include:

1. Go to the Settings → About → Android TV OS build.
2. Click on the build number 7 times in a row until you see a message that says You are now a developer!
3. Back in the Settings → Preferences → Developer options and include ADB debugging USB debugging.

You can now control your TV from a computer via adb commands, such as:

adb connect 192.168.1.100:5555 # TV connection


adb shell input keyevent 3 # Simulated pressing the Home button

2. change the region to access blocked content.

Some applications (e.g, BBC iPlayer is only available in certain countries to change region:

1. Go to the Settings → Preferences → Location.
2. Select a country (e.g. United Kingdom) for BBC iPlayer).
3. Reboot the TV.

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3. Using TV as a monitor for PCs. TV 4S permitting 3840×2160 upon 60 Hz through HDMI. For optimal performance:

• 🖥️ In the settings Windows/macOS permit 3840×2160 frequency 60 Hz.
• 🎮 Enable Game mode in your TV settings to reduce input delay.
• 🔍 If the text is too small, zoom in on the system (125-150%).

4. Voice control via Google Assistant.

If you have a Google Nest speaker or a smartphone with Google Assistant, you can control your TV with your voice:

• 🎤 Say, OK, Google, turn on Netflix on your TV".
• 🔊 Or, "OK, Google, set the volume to 50 percent on Mi." TV".

To do this, the TV and the device with the Assistant must be on the same Wi-Fi network and linked to the same Google account.

Troubleshooting: What to do if the TV is glitzy

Even after setting up the Mi correctly TV 4S It can be unstable. Let's look at the typical problems and their solutions.

Problem 1: The TV is not turned on (the indicator flashes red).

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔌 Power supply: Turn off the TV for 1 minute, then turn it on again.If it doesn't work, check the socket or try another power cable.
• 🔄 Firmware freeze: Hold the Power button on the remote for 10-15 seconds for forced reboot.
• 🛠️ Hardware malfunction: If the indicator flashes 3 times in a row, this indicates a problem with the backlight.

Problem 2: No sound through HDMI.

This is most often due to incorrect signal source settings:

1. On the remote, press Input and select the desired HDMI-port.
2. In the settings of the TV go to Settings → Display & Sound → Sound → Sound output and select HDMI ARC (if the sound bar is connected) or TV speakers (if you use built-in speakers).
3. At the signal source (e.g., a console or Blu-ray player), check that the audio settings have the format chosen. PCM Dolby Digital, not Bitstream.

Problem 3: Brakes the interface or applications.

This is typical for TVs with 2 GB of RAM (models 32" and 43").

• 🧹 Cache cleanup: Go to Settings → Apps → [Select the application] → Clear cache.
• 🗑️ Remove Unnecessary Apps: In the same menu, select Uninstall to remove pre-installed services (such as Mi Video or Uninstall). WPS Office).
• 🔄 Factory reset: An extreme measure, but often helps.Save your Wi-Fi settings and Google account before resetting (Settings) → Device Preferences → Reset).

Problem 4: The remote control is not working.

Check the following:

• 🔋 Replace batteries (even if they seem to work).
• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the TV (glass, metal).
• 🔄 Reconnect the remote: press and hold Home + Back 5 seconds.
• 📱 Use the Mi Remote app on your smartphone as a temporary replacement.

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If the TV starts to spontaneously reboot, check the temperature of the chipset. Overheating often occurs due to dust in the air vents (especially in the 55" and 65"). Clean them with compressed air or contact the service.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions