Xiaomi P1: full-tuning of the TV from A to Z (2026)

Introduction: Why Xiaomi P1 needs special adjustment

Xiaomi TVs P1 The 55, 65 and 75-inch diagonals have become some of the most popular models in the company’s lineup, thanks to a combination of premium features and a democratic price, but many users are faced with the fact that out of the box the TV is not running at full capacity. The fact is that factory settings are optimized for universal use, and not for the specific conditions of your premises or preferences in content.

This article will help you unlock the hidden potential of your Xiaomi P1: From basic settings when you first turn on, to professional calibration of images and sound, we're going to look not only at the obvious parameters on the menu, but also at little-known features that the manufacturer doesn't advertise. P1 Is there a FilmMaker Mode that automatically disables post-processing for cinematic sound? Or that you can manually configure Local Dimming for deeper black?

It is important to understand that the right setup is not a one-time action, but a process that should be repeated every time. 6-12 Content sources are changing (e.g. transition to a new 4K-streaming, firmware updates, and sometimes room lighting conditions, all of which affect the final quality of the picture and sound.

First Installing and Basic Setup

When you first connect to Xiaomi P1 And when you go online, the TV starts the initial setup wizard, and this process seems intuitive, but there are some critical points that are often overlooked:

• 🌍 Select a region: Russia or Europe, which will determine the available PatchWall apps and the frequency bands for a TV tuner. If you choose China, many services (such as Netflix or YouTube) may not work properly.
• 📶 Wi-Fi connection. Use 5GHz for stable streaming 4K. If the router supports Wi-Fi 6, activate it in the router settings — P1 Compatible with this standard.
• 🔄 Update firmware. Even if the TV is new, check the Settings update immediately. → On TV. → System updates, first batches P1 I had a 1.0.12 firmware that had bugs. HDR Disney+.

Once the setup wizard is complete, the TV will prompt you to log in to Mi Account, which is not necessary, but has several advantages:

• ⚡ Synchronize settings between Xiaomi devices (for example, if you have a Redmi smartphone or a Pad 6 tablet).
• 📁 Access to cloud storage for screenshots (taken by the Menu button on the remote control).
• 🎮 The ability to use the TV as a monitor for cloud gaming Xiaomi Game Center.

⚠️ Note: If you don’t plan to use Xiaomi services, skip account binding. Otherwise, the TV will send anonymous usage statistics (this is stated in the user agreement, but few people read it carefully).

Select the region "Russia" or "Europe"|

Connect to 5GHz Wi-Fi|

Update the firmware to the latest version|

Set up time and time zone|

Check the remote (Mi Home button for voice control)-->

Image customization: from permissions to HDR

Xiaomi screen P1 base QLED-120 Hz matrix, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ It requires precise calibration. Start by choosing the right image mode:

• 🎬 Movie – optimal for movies (warm color temperature, post-processing disabled).
• 🎮 The game - minimum input delay (~10 ms), but it turns off Local Dimming.
• 🌞 Daylight – increases brightness to 450 nits and saturation for viewing in bright light.
• ⚙️ Custom – for manual settings (recommended for experienced users).

For fine-tuning, go to Settings. → Image: → And here, pay attention to the:

• Color Temperature: Choose Warm for movies or Standard for general use. Cold mode distorts colors (especially skin tones).
• Local Dimming: Turn on High for deep black, but note that this can cause blooming (glowing at the edges of bright objects).
• Motion: Disable MEMS (movement blur) – this feature artificially adds footage and spoils the movie.

The critical feature of Xiaomi P1: mode HDR The TV automatically brightens up to 600 nits, but it can lose detail in the shadows. To avoid this, activate the Settings menu. → Image: → HDR → Show all levels of brightness.

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Use YouTube test videos to calibrate the image (e.g., “Sony”). BVM-X300 Calibration. Launch them with USB-Driver – so you avoid compression of streaming services.

Optimizing Sound: From Bass to Dolby Atmos

Xiaomi's built-in speakers P1 (2×15 W) sound better than most competitors, but you need the right settings to fully unleash the potential:

• 🎵 Standard – Balanced profile for most tasks.
• 🎥 Cinema – activates virtual Dolby Atmos (only works with content encoded in this format).
• 🎤 Voice – raises the average frequencies for better intelligibility of dialogues.
• 🎶 Music – High and low frequencies are amplified, but may sound too “intrusive".

For manual settings go to Settings → Sound. → Equator Recommended values:

• 100 Hz: +3 dB (for bass, but not higher - otherwise there will be wheezing).
• 500 Hz: 0 dB (remain neutral average frequencies).
• 1.5 kHz: +1 dB (for clarity of voices).
• 10 kHz: +2 dB (high frequency air).

If you are using a soundbar or AV-receiver HDMI ARC:

1. Use the cable. HDMI 2.1 (includes a complete set of HDMI 2.0 that does not support eARC).
2. In the TV menu, activate the settings. → Sound. → HDMI ARC → eARC regime.
3. In the audio device settings, select Passthrough for Dolby Digital.+ and DTS:X.

⚠️ Note: When connected via Optical (TOSLINK) The TV does not transmit Dolby Atmos signals or DTS:X — Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital 5.1. For multichannel sound, be sure to use it. HDMI ARC/eARC.

Connecting devices: consoles, PC, sound systems

Xiaomi P1 four-ported HDMI 2.1, but they're different. Here's how to use them properly:

For gaming consoles, be sure to activate:

• 🎮 Game mode in Settings → Image: → Image mode (reduces latency to 8-10 miss).
• 🔄 VRR (Variable Refresh Rate in Settings → System system → Additionally. → HDMI VRR.
• 🖥️ ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode – automatically switches the TV to game mode when the console is detected.

If you connect a PC or laptop:

• Set the permit. 3840×2160 upon 60 Hz (for) 120 Hz is needed HDMI 2.1 cable and video card with support HDMI 2.1).
• In Windows settings, select the mode HDR (If the monitor is used as the main).
• Turn off scaling in Windows (right button on desktop) → Screen parameters → Scope → 100%).

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For PS5 Xbox Series X|S be sure to include in the console settings output in 4K@120Hz. VRR. Otherwise, the games will work in 60 Hz, even if the TV supports more.

Hidden features and chips Xiaomi P1

The manufacturer doesn't always talk about all the features of their devices. Here are some hidden features that will make the use of the device. P1 more convenient:

• 🔍 The mode for the visually impaired: in Settings → Special facilities → You can enlarge the magnification (triple press of the Menu button on the remote), useful for reading small text.
• 🎤 Voice control without microphone: if you have a Xiaomi smartphone, you can use it as a microphone for voice commands (included in Settings) → Devices → Voice control).
• 📱 Phone control: install the Mi Home app and connect the TV so you can use your smartphone as a remote or keyboard to type text.
• 🔄 Automatic switching of inputs: in Settings → System system → CEC Turn on Auto-Switching – the TV will automatically switch to active HDMI-port (for example, when the console is turned on).

Another little-known feature is Power Saving mode, which not only reduces brightness, but optimizes the processor to reduce heat, which is useful if the TV is used around the clock (for example, for dashboards or signage). → Energy conservation → Eco regime.

For fans of customization: in Xiaomi P1 You can change the screensaver (what is shown when there is no signal:

1. Download the image in format JPG permittingly 3840×2160.
2. Put her on. USB-file-back Xiaomi\Wallpaper.
3. Connect the flash drive to the TV and select the image in Settings → Personal settings → Screenshot.

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To remove banner ads in PatchWall, go to Settings → Smart recommendations and disable Personalized recommendations, which will also speed up the loading of the home screen.

Update firmware and reset to factory settings

Regular firmware updates fix bugs and add new features. at Xiaomi P1 There are three ways to update:

• 🌐 By air (OTA): The easiest method. Go to Settings. → On TV. → Update the system and click Check for updates.
• 📁 Through USB: if OTA Download the firmware from the official Xiaomi website (Support section) → TV → Mi TV P1) and place the file. update.zip to the root of the flash drive. Then select Local Update from the update menu.
• 🔧 Through ADB: Connect the TV to your PC via Wi-Fi (instruction below) and follow the command: adb sideload update.zip

If the TV started to glitches (hangs, spontaneous reboots), reset to factory settings:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Reset settings.
2. Choose to Erase all data (this will delete installed apps and accounts).
3. Confirm the action with a password from Mi Account (if tied).
4. After restarting, go through the initial setup again.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV stops turning on after the update (black screen, but the indicator is on), try an emergency reset: press the Power button on the case (not on the remote!) for 15 seconds. This will reset the firmware to the factory version, but delete all data.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after the right setup, Xiaomi users P1 Sometimes they're faced with typical problems, and here are the most common ones and the ways to fix them:

If the TV does not find the TV channels:

• Check that the antenna is connected to the connector RF IN (not SAT satellite-TV).
• Settings menu → Channels → Select AutoSearch and specify the region of Russia.
• If channels are found but do not show, check if your antenna supports the antenna. DVB-T2 (digitally).

To solve problems with Netflix or Disney+ (for example, a mistake UI-800-3):

1. Remove the app and install it again from PatchWall.
2. Clear the application data in Settings → Annexes → Netflix → Warehouse.
3. Check that the Netflix account settings have a support tariff 4K HDR.

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If the TV doesn’t turn on after the update, wait. 10-15 Minutes -- sometimes the firmware is longer than usual!

FAQ: Answers to popular questions