How to permanently remove the Netflix button from the remote Xiaomi TV: all the ways (including hidden)

Why the Netflix button on Xiaomi remote is in the way – and can it be removed without consequences

Netflix’s button on Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and other models of the brand has become a headache for many users, not only taking up space on the control panel, but often pressed accidentally, interrupting watching movies or games. Worse, in some regions (for example, in Russia), Netflix service is officially unavailable, making the button completely useless.

Compounding the problem, Xiaomi does not provide a standard way to turn off the button through the settings menu. The manufacturer has partnered with Netflix, and physically removing the key is against its policy. However, there are workarounds, from software tricks to hardware modifications. In this article, we will look at all the current methods of 2026, including those that work even after firmware updates.

It is important to understand that some methods require technical skills or can lead to a loss of warranty, and we will specify the level of complexity of each method so that you can choose the best option.

Method 1: Reassign the Netflix button to Engineering Menu (without root)

The safest method is to reassign the button to another function through a hidden engineering menu, which does not require hacking and works on most Xiaomi TV models (including Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 5 Pro, Redmi Smart TV X).

Instructions:

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main screen.
2. Click the button sequence on the remote: Menu → Settings → All Settings → General → About → Press 5 times on Android TV OS Build After that, the notification “You became a developer” will appear.
3. Return to Settings → Device → Developer Settings and enable USB Debugging.
4. Connect the TV to the PC via USB and use ADB (Android Debug Bridge to run the command: adb shell am start -a android.settings.SETTINGS -n com.android.tv.settings/.MainSettings --es:settings:show_fragment com.android.tv.settings.inputmethod.InputMethodAndLanguageSettings
5. In the menu that opens, look for the Key Map section (could be called “Button Matching”) and select the Netflix button, reassign it to any other feature (such as launching YouTube or opening an app list).

⚠️ Note: After updating the firmware settings may reset. To avoid this, save the current configuration of the buttons through ADB team:

adb pull /system/usr/keylayout/Generic.kl

Attunement ADB PC-only|USB-cable (preferably original)|Included debugging by USB on TV|Backup copy of current settings-->

Method 2: Disable the button through third-party launchers (for advanced)

If you use an alternative launcher (such as an ATV Launcher or Wolf Launcher), you can block the system's response to pressing the Netflix button.

Step-by-step:

• 📥 Install a launcher from Google Play (e.g. Peel Smart Remote or Google Play). ATV Launcher).
• 🔧 Go to the launcher settings and find the Key Mapping section or "Appointment of buttons".
• 🚫 In the list of available buttons find KEYCODE_NETFLIX (Or just "Netflix" and assign her the action None or "Ignore".
• 🔄 Restart the TV so that the changes take effect.

💡 Useful tip: Some launchers (like Sideload Launcher) allow you to completely hide the button from the interface. To do this, select Hide System Apps option in the settings and add Netflix to the list of hidden apps.

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.tv.launcher

But remember: this can disrupt some system functions.-->

Method 3: Physically disable the button (for bold)

If the software methods didn't work, the radical option is to physically disable the button contacts, which is irreversible and requires disassembling the remote, but it's guaranteed to solve the problem.

What you need:

• 🔧 Screwdriver cross (usually) PH0 or PH1).
• 🧲 Tweezers or a thin screwdriver to disconnect contacts.
• 📸 Camera (to photograph the location of the parts before disassembly).
• 🧴 Alcohol and cotton swabs to clean the board.

Instructions:

1. Remove the back cover of the remote, undercutting it with a plastic card or a mediator.
2. Carefully remove the board with the buttons. Pay attention to the spring contacts - they are easy to damage.
3. Find the Netflix button contacts (usually signed as KEY_NETFLIX or have a unique color).
4. Solve the contacts or cut the tracks with a knife/scalpel. The alternative is to seal the contacts with tape so they don't touch the board.
5. Put the remote in reverse order.

⚠️ Note: If you cut the tracks on the board, do so carefully – there may be contacts of other buttons nearby (for example, Volume).+ Before starting work, check the remote circuit for your model (for example, for Xiaomi Mi Remote 2 schemes are available on the forums). 4PDA and XDA Developers).

Method 4: Update the firmware with a modified core (for experienced)

Some custom firmware (like LineageOS for TV or modified versions of MIUI TV) allows you to completely remove Netflix integration, including the button on the remote, a method suitable for users willing to sacrifice the warranty for the sake of full control of the device.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Removing Netflix from the system (including background processes).
• ✅ Optional to disable other pre-installed services (e.g. Amazon Prime Video or Disney)+).
• ✅ Improved performance by cleaning up from Bloatware.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Risk of "bricking" TV with firmware error.
• ❌ Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty).
• ❌ Possible bugs in custom firmware (for example, problems with sound or HDMI).

Where to look for firmware:

⚠️ Note: Before firmware be sure to make a backup of the current version through ADB backup or specialized utilities such as TWRP. If the TV stops turning on, it may be necessary to restore the TV. USB-debugger (e.g, CH340) soldering.

Yeah, if it takes the button away forever.|Only if you have a 100% working guide|No, I'm afraid to break it. TV|I tried it before, it didn't work.-->

Method 5: Use IR-Blocker (alternative for lazy people)

If you don't want to take apart the remote or stitch the TV, you can do the trick of blocking the signal from the Netflix button with an infrared filter, which requires no interference and is reversible.

How it works:

• 📶 Netflix button sends unique to TV IR-code (infrared signal).
• 🔘 If you tape the IR receiver on the remote in the area of this button with opaque tape or special film, the signal will not reach the TV.
• 🎯 All other buttons will continue to work, as their IR signals come from other areas of the remote.

Instructions:

1. Buy a light-tight scotch (for example, black electrical tape).
2. Turn on the TV to display IR signals (if any) or use your smartphone camera to see exactly where the IR transmitter glows when you press Netflix.
3. Carefully paste a piece of tape (~3×3 mm) on the transmitter area, make sure the button stops working and the rest are functioning.

💡 If you're afraid of ruining the remote, try a transparent tape method that has black paint on it (such as a marker) that will make it easy to remove the blocker if something goes wrong.

What to do if nothing works: radical measures

If all of these methods fail, there are two extreme options:

1. Buying an alternative remote: Original Xiaomi remotes without a Netflix button are rare, but you can find universal remotes (like BroadLink). RM4 Pro or Xiaomi Mi Remote Bluetooth that supports button settings. 💰 Cost: 800 to 2,500₽.
2. Disable Netflix at the router level. If the button launches the app but it doesn't work because of a lock in your country, you can block access to Netflix servers through a hosts file on your TV or firewall rules on your router. 🔧 To do that, add in /etc/hosts on TV line: 127.0.0.1 nflxext.com nflximg.net nflxvideo.net

⚠️ Note: Blocking Netflix at the router level may disrupt other services using the same router CDN (Before using this method, check whether other devices on your network are using Netflix servers to transit traffic.

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If you decide to buy a new remote, choose models with Bluetooth support – they are less dependent on infrared interference and allow you to flexibly adjust buttons through the mobile application.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing the Netflix button on Xiaomi TV