Modern Xiaomi Mi TVs and Redmi TVs come with advanced Bluetooth remotes that make it much easier to control, but sometimes require detachment. Users often face the need to turn off the remote when selling a device, replacing an accessory, or when the gadget begins to react incorrectly to commands due to software failures.
The process of breaking the connection depends on your TV model and the version of the Android TV or PatchWall operating system. Unlike simple IR remotes, Bluetooth accessories store the pairing profile in the TV's memory, so simply removing the batteries will not be enough to completely break the connection.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods of disabling the remote, including standard system settings and hidden engineering menus, you will learn how to safely remove devices and eliminate conflicts that interfere with the normal operation of a smart TV.
Why you might need to untie the remote
The main reason owners are looking for a way to disconnect the remote from the Xiaomi TV is to replace the accessory with a new or universal.The old remote can physically wear out, lose the tightness of the buttons or simply stop responding to the user's actions, requiring forced removal from the list of trusted devices.
If you are selling or donating equipment, it is essential to delete all personal profiles and associated gadgets so that the new user does not have access to your account or can not control the device remotely through the stored keys.
Another common situation is device conflict, where sometimes a remote control (such as a neighbor with a similar model) or a smartphone can spontaneously connect to a TV, causing chaotic channel switching, in which case the forced shutdown of all unknown devices is the only right solution to the security problem.
⚠️ Warning: Before untieing the main remote, make sure you have an alternative way to control, such as an app on your smartphone or a physical button on the TV body, otherwise you can block access to the settings menu.
It is worth noting that a software failure in the Bluetooth TV module may also require overwriting the connection profile. If the remote starts to "glutch", disabling and re-pairing often help to reset accumulated cache errors and restore stable operation.
Preparation for disconnection: important nuances
Before you go into action on the TV menu, you need to ensure the stability of the process. Make sure that the Xiaomi TV is on and running correctly, and the image is displayed without artifacts. Any power interruption during the change of system settings peripheral can lead to a freeze interface.
If your remote has stopped responding fully and you can’t log in to the menu, try removing the batteries on the menu. 10-15 This action forcibly breaks the connection on the accessory side, but does not remove its profile from the TV memory, which is important to understand when diagnosing.
- 🔋 Check battery charge: a weak charge can mimic a loss of connection, although the remote simply doesn’t have the power to transmit the signal.
- 📱 Prepare an alternative management: install the Android app TV Remote Control or Google Home on your smartphone if the main remote is unstable.
- 🔌 Make sure you have power: Use a network filter or UPS so that the power surge does not interrupt the system reconfiguration process.
For users who plan to completely reset the TV settings, untieing the remote is a recommended, but not mandatory, preliminary step.The system will clean up itself when choosing the Factory Reset function, but manual control gives more control over the process.
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If the remote stops working after replacing the batteries, try to press the Home and Back buttons simultaneously for forced reconnection before removing it from the system.
The standard method of disconnection through the settings of Android TV
The safest and most appropriate way to disable the remote is to use the built-in operating system menu. Android TV allows you to manage all connected accessories in the peripheral settings section, which ensures that the device profile is correctly removed from the registry.
You need to get to the main menu first, use the navigation buttons on the remote or the control keys on the TV body (usually located at the back or bottom of the panel), and you need to find the partition responsible for connections and devices.
The sequence of actions is as follows:
1. Press the Settings button on the remote or select it in the top corner of the screen.
2. Go to the Settings section (the gear icon in the corner).
3. Select Remote and Accessories or Bluetooth.
4.In the list of paired devices, find your remote (usually called Mi Remote or Bluetooth Remote).
5. Click on the device and select the option to Disable or Forget the device.
☑️ Pre-deletion check
Once confirmed, the system will break the connection, the remote will go into standby mode and stop sending signals to the TV, and if you plan to connect it again, you will need to re-connect the pairing procedure, usually performed by clamping certain buttons.
Remove via Bluetooth Devices Menu
In some versions of the PatchWall shell or on TVs with a clean Android system, the peripheral control menu can be placed in a separate Bluetooth subsection. This is true if the remote is connected using this protocol, and not through an IR port (which is found in older models).
Go to Settings → Network and Internet (or Bluetooth) and it shows a list of all the devices that have ever been connected to your Xiaomi TV.
Click on the gear icon or information icon next to the remote name. In the menu that opens, select Unpair. The system will request confirmation, as this action is irreversible without reconfiguring, and then the remote will disappear from the list of available devices.
| Model remote control | Type of connection | Post-offline status | Action for reconnection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Remote (Bluetooth) | Bluetooth 4.0+ | Inactive. | Click Home + Back |
| Mi Remote (IR) | Infrared | It works (no need to be detached) | Not required |
| Voice remote | Bluetooth + IC | Voice's not working. | Setting up on the menu |
| Universal remote control | Bluetooth | Unplugged. | Searching for devices |
It's important to distinguish between infrared remotes and Bluetooth models. Infrared remotes don't require detachment, because they don't create a permanent pair with the TV, they only send light signals. If your remote only works through an infrared port, removing it from the Bluetooth list won't change its functioning.
⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to remove Input Devices with unknown names unless you are sure of their purpose – this may result in loss of keyboard or mouse control.
Using a mobile application for management
If the remote of the Xiaomi TV completely stopped responding and you can not enter the settings menu, a smartphone will come to the rescue. The official applications from Google and Xiaomi allow you to fully control the TV by emulating the remote control through the phone screen.
To do this, your smartphone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Download the Google Home app or Android TV Remote Control from the Play Market or App Store. Once launched, the app will scan the network and suggest connecting to your TV.
The TV screen will show a confirmation code that you need to enter on your smartphone. Once you pair successfully, you will have full access to the TV interface. Through the virtual keyboard and touchpad, you can go through: Settings → Remotes and accessories and remove the problematic physical remote.
What to do if your phone can’t see TV?
This method is especially effective when the remote buttons are stuck or damaged, and the system constantly receives false signals that interfere with navigation.
Forced discharge and reconnection
In situations where software shutdown via the menu is not available or the system freezes when trying to remove the device, you can use the method of forced reset of the Bluetooth module.This does not remove the remote from memory forever, but clears the active session, which often solves the problem of "hang" state.
To do this, you have to completely turn off the TV, not just turn it off with a button, but pull the power cord out of the socket, leave the device without power for 2-3 minutes, which is the time it takes to discharge the capacitors and completely clean the RAM.
While the TV is off, remove the batteries from the remote. Put the TV in the socket and start it with a button on the case (no remote). When the system boots, insert the batteries into the remote and try to pair again by clamping the combination of Home and Back buttons (or Menu and OK, depending on the model).
- 🔄 Turn off the TV for 3 minutes to reset the Bluetooth module.
- 🔋 Remove the power from the remote for the time of downtime of the TV.
- 📡 When switched on, keep the remote at a distance of no more 20 cc/Bluetooth.
If the remote continues to behave incorrectly after such manipulations, perhaps the problem lies in the hardware of the remote itself or in radio interference, in which case full uncoupling and using a universal remote control or application on the phone will be the most reasonable way out.
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Completely shutting down your TV is the most effective way to reset Bluetooth module errors without using complex engineering menus.
Possible problems and solutions
The process of disconnecting the remote from the Xiaomi TV usually goes smoothly, but users can face a number of specific problems, one of the most common is the TV says "failed to disconnect" or the device appears on the list again after the reboot.
This can happen if the remote is in an active state and constantly sends pairing signals, in which case you need to turn off the remote (remove the batteries) before you press the delete button in the TV menu, only then confirm the action.
Another problem is that there is no "Forget device" or gray delete button, which is typical for system input devices, and in this case, cleaning the Bluetooth cache helps. Go to Settings → Applications → Show system processes → find Bluetooth → Clear the cache and Clear the data.
⚠️ Attention: Clearing the Bluetooth service data will remove all saved devices (earphones, gamepads, keyboards), they will have to be configured again.
If nothing helps and the remote continues to interfere, consider using an IR adapter for a smartphone or buying a universal remote with support for Xiaomi codes that does not require deep integration into the Android TV system.