How to switch channels on a Xiaomi TV: all the ways + secretion

Xiaomi Mi TVs TV Redmi Smart TV They've gained popularity through a combination of modern technology and affordable pricing, but even experienced users sometimes have difficulty with basic features, such as switching TV channels. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to change channels on Xiaomi TVs, including little-known chips and solving typical problems.

It is important to understand that switching methods depend on the source of the signal: on-air TV (DVB-T2), cable, satellite or IP-We're going to look at universal approaches that work on Mi models. TV 4A Xiaomi TV Q2 2023, as well as nuances for different versions of PatchWall firmware.

If your TV doesn’t find channels or the remote doesn’t respond to commands, you’ll find a link at the end of the article. FAQ And first, let's look at the standard switching methods that work out of the box».

1. Classic switching from the DU remote

The main way to change channels on any Xiaomi TV is to use the original remote control. Even if you lost your native remote, it can be replaced with a universal one (for example, Xiaomi Mi Remote) or controlled via a smartphone.

On the standard remote from Xiaomi TV switching:

• 📺 Buttons "CH+/CH-" — They turn the channels up and down the list, and on some models they are combined with volume control (double pressing).
• 🔢 Digital buttons (0-9) — Direct channel number input, for example, to go to Channel One, click 1, later OK.
• 📋 The button "Guide" - opens the program with the ability to select a channel from the grid.
• 🔄 The "List" button (or "EPG") — Provides a complete list of channels to select.

If the buttons do not respond:

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi remotes with a touch panel (for example, Mi) TV Stick Remote) channel buttons can be hidden behind a swipe down the touchpad. Try swiping your finger from the top edge of the remote to the center to activate the extra keys.

For convenience, you can configure selected channels:

1. Open the list of channels with the List button.
2. Select the right channel and press OK.
3. In the context menu, select “Add to Favorites” (Icon) ⭐).

Now, selected channels will be available in a separate list tab or through a button. FAV (if you have it on the remote).

2. Switching without remote: buttons on the TV

If the remote is lost, discharged or broken, the channels can be switched using physical buttons on the TV body, and their location depends on the model:

On most models, the switching algorithm is the same:

1. Press the Power button to turn on the TV.
2. Press Volume briefly + or Volume, that's going to change the volume. Hold the button. 2-3 seconds to switch the channel.
3. On models with a joystick (for example, Q2 75) use it to navigate the menu channel list.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV (Like Mi. TV 5 Pro) buttons on the case may not work in the application mode (YouTube, Netflix). To switch channels, first return to TV mode by pressing Home on the joystick.

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3.Voice control: "OK, Google" and Alice

Xiaomi TVs on Android platform TV (Mi model TV 5, Q1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV A2) support voice channel switching through the built-in Google Assistant. You can also connect Alice from Yandex through an external column.

Methods of activating voice control:

• 🎤 The microphone button on the remote — press and say a command, like, "Switch to NTV" or "Enable Channel 5».
• 📱 Voice search in the Google app TV (smartphone).
• 🔊 External microphone – connect Xiaomi AI Speaker or column with Alice.

Examples of voice commands for Xiaomi TV:

- "Turn Channel One on."


“Switch to Channel Russia 1”




- "Show me the channel list."




“Which channel is on the fifth?” (EPG)




“Find a channel with football” (if there is data in the program)

If the voice assistant doesn’t understand the name of the channels:

1. Open the Settings. → The device → Voice input.
2. Select “Training a Voice Model” and say channel names 2-3 once.
3. Make sure that in the settings → Channels → Channel management is provided with correct names (no typos).

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If the TV doesn’t respond to voice commands, check your internet connection – without a network, Google Assistant only works with basic features (such as volume control).

4. Smartphone Control: Xiaomi and Google Apps TV

One of the most convenient ways to switch channels is to use your smartphone as a remote, as the official apps from Xiaomi and Google will do.

Method 1: Mi Remote app for all Xiaomi models TV)

• 📱 Download Mi Remote (Android) or iOS version.
• 🔗 Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV.
• 📺 Select in the app "Television» → «Xiaomi TV» and follow the pairing instructions.

There are virtual buttons in the application interface CH+/CH-, A complete list of channels with the ability to sort.

Way 2: Google TV (Android-based TV)

• 🔍 Click “Add Device” and select your Xiaomi TV list.

Advantages of managing from a smartphone:

• ✅ No need to aim at the TV – it works through Wi-Fi.
• ✅ Access to advanced channel settings (hiding, renaming).
• ✅ The ability to use a smartphone as a touchpad for navigation.

⚠️ Warning: If Mi Remote does not find the TV, check if the TV settings have “Mi Home” enabled. → Communications and networks → Mi Home: On some firmware, this option is disabled by default.

5. switching channels through the menu and EPG

Xiaomi TVs have two interfaces for working with channels: the classic PatchWall menu and the traditional one. EPG (Electronic Program Guide: Let's look at both.

Method 1: Through the PatchWall Menu

1. Press the Home button on the remote.
2. Select the tab "TV" (antenna icon).
3. Scroll down to the Channels block – here are the last viewed and favorites.
4. For a full list, click on “All Channels” or the List button on the remote.

Method 2: Through EPG (transmission)

• 📅 Press the Guide button on the remote - the transmission grid will open.
• 🔍 Use arrows to navigate through time and channels.
• 📌 Press. OK on the transfer of interest to switch to the channel.
• ⭐ To add to the selected, hold on OK channel-name.

Settings menu → Additional options available for channels:

• 🔄 Self-sorting – organizes channels by popularity.
• 🏷️ Rename – change of the displayed name (for example, “TNT”)-Comedy» → «TNT»).
• 👁️ Hiding – removing unnecessary channels from the list (without deleting from memory).
• 🔍 Search for duplicates – Automatic detection of repeating channels.

On Xiaomi models TV with PatchWall 4.0 firmware+ Smart Sort is available – the TV automatically groups channels by topic (news, sports, cinema) and displays them in separate tabs on the main screen.

6. Solving Channel Switching Problems

If the channels don't switch, or if the TV doesn't respond to commands, the problem may be in settings, firmware, or hardware, and let's look at typical scenarios.

Problem 1: The remote does not switch channels, but the volume is running

• 🔋 Check the batteries in the remote (even if the indicator is on).
• 📶 Reboot the TV: Settings → The device → Reboot.
• 🔄 Reset the remote settings: pinch Home + Back to 5 seconds.
• 🛠️ If the remote is falling, check the integrity of the IR transmitter (a small window at the top of the device).

Problem 2: Channels don’t click on TV

• 🔌 Turn off the TV for 1 minute, then turn it on again.
• 📡 Check the source of the signal: press Source on the remote and select “TV” (antenna).
• 🛠️ On models with a joystick (for example, Q2) Try to move it carefully - maybe clogged contacts.

Problem 3: The TV has forgotten all channels

• 🔍 Start a second search: Settings → Channels → Search engine.
• 📡 Make sure the antenna is properly connected (connector) RF IN).
• 📶 Check the signal level: Settings → Channels → Manual scanning. → Signal level. If it's below 50 percent, try reorienting the antenna.

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If after updating the firmware channels are missing, reset the TV tuner settings: Settings → Channels → Setting reset. It'll bring back factory settings without removing applications.

7. Secret features and advanced settings

Xiaomi TVs hide a few useful features for working with channels that are not obvious at first glance.

1. Quick switching between the last channels

On Xiaomi's remote, the Back button (with a back arrow) double-presses back to the previous channel. This works like a browsing history - handy if you switch between the two channels frequently. 2-3 channel.

2 Hot keys for your favorite channels

You can assign your favorite channels to the digital buttons of the remote:

1. Open the list of channels (List).
2. Select the right channel and press OK.
3. From the menu, select “Appoint to the button” and specify a number (for example, 1 for “First channel”).

Now one press 1. + OK I'll switch to this channel.

3. Channel in Channel Mode (PiP)

On Android models TV 10+ (Like Mi. TV Q1) Painting-in-Picture Mode Available:

1. Open any channel.
2. Click Home and launch an app (like YouTube).
3. Hold Home 2 seconds – the current channel will decrease in the corner of the screen.

4. Export and import of the channel list

If you’re reconfiguring your TV or want to move channels to another Xiaomi TV:

1. Connect. USB-accumulator.
2. Go to Settings. → Channels → Backup.
3. Select "Export" - file channels_backup.db stick.
4. To import, repeat the steps and select “Import”.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi channels TV