How to Turn the Screen on Xiaomi Projector: 5 Ways to Work (Including Hidden)

Why Xiaomi projector screen is displayed upside down and how to fix it

You turned on a Xiaomi projector and the picture is displayed inverted 180°? This is not a fault - most likely activated the ceiling mount mode (ceiling mount), which automatically flips the image for easy viewing from the ceiling, this feature is found in almost all models of the brand, from the budget Mi Smart Projector 2 to the flagship Mi Laser Projector 150.

The reasons for the incorrect orientation of the screen can be different:

Accidental pressing of buttons on the remote or the device body;

- resetting settings to factory;

- firmware update that resets user parameters;

- connecting the projector in the inverted position (for example, for wall mounting).

In 90% of cases, the problem is solved in 1-2 minutes through a standard menu, but sometimes you need access to hidden engineering settings or the Mi Home app.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways, from basic to advanced, including solutions for cases when the projector does not respond to the remote or menu is not available, and you will learn how to avoid repeated failure and keep the screen in the correct orientation after updates.

Method 1: Turn the screen through the main menu of the projector

The easiest method is to use the built-in orientation settings. It works on all Xiaomi models, including the Mi Smart Projector 2 Pro, Mi Laser Projector and Mi Portable Projector Youth Edition.

Step instructions:

1. Turn on the projector and wait for the main screen to load.
2. Press the Menu (or Settings) button on the remote.
3. Go to Settings → System → Screen Orientation (or Display → Projection Mode in English firmware).
4. Choose one of the options: 🔄 Front – standard position (projector is on the table). 🏠 Front Ceiling – an inverted image for ceiling mounting. 🖥️ Rear - projection from the rear (for wall installation). 🔙 Rear Ceiling – Rear projection from the ceiling.

Confirm the choice and wait for the application of settings (the projector can go out for 2-3 seconds).

Make sure the projector is on a flat surface.|

Check the battery charge of the remote (or connect via USB) |

Turn off external devices (set-top boxes, laptops)|

Remember the current mode (in case of rollback)

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If after changing the orientation, the image became blurred or biased, perform automatic correction of trapezoidal distortion: Settings → Screen → Autocorrection.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Mi Smart Projector 2) 1080p) When you change orientation, you reset your focus settings, and you have to manually adjust the sharpness with the wheel on the body.

Method 2: Hot keys on the remote control

You want to dig into the menu? In many Xiaomi projectors, you can flip the screen with a single button -- if you know the right combination, which is especially useful when the menu is unavailable due to firmware glitch.

Try the following options (depending on the model):

• 🔘 Press and hold the Menu button. + OK simultaneously for 5 seconds.
• 🔘 Squeeze Back (return) + Volume + 3-4 seconds.
• 🔘 Twice, press the source (signal source) and then OK.

If the combination works, the projector will blink and reload the image, and a Projection Mode Changed notification may appear on the screen.

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If the remote doesn't work, check the infrared port on the projector, it could get dirty. Wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.

For Android TV models (such as Mi Laser Projector 2), the combination Back + Home + Volume Up (hold 5 seconds) sometimes helps.

This will trigger a quick settings menu where you can choose orientation.

Method 3: Managing through the Mi Home app

If the projector is connected to the Xiaomi ecosystem (via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth), the orientation of the screen can be changed remotely through the Mi Home app, which is convenient when the remote is lost or broken.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Mi Home on your smartphone and select your projector from the list of devices.
2. Go to Settings → Display (or Screen Settings).
3. Find the Projection Mode option and select the desired option: 📺 Standard (front) 🏚️ Ceiling (ceiling) 🔄 Rear (rear)

Confirm the changes – the projector will reload the image.

If Mi Home doesn’t have orientation, upgrade to the latest version or check the projector’s network connection. On some firmware, this feature is hidden – try resetting the app’s cache in your smartphone settings.

⚠️ Note: After upgrading to version 6.5.0, Mi Home+ Some users lose the projector settings section, in which case try to roll back to version 6.3.2 or use an alternative application, Mi Projector Controller (available on the site). 4PDA).

Method 4: Resetting settings to factory

If none of these things worked, and the screen is still upside down, the system settings may have gone wrong, and then a hard reset will help, which will bring the projector back out of the box.

How to perform the reset:

1. Turn off the projector and disconnect it from the network for 30 seconds.
2. Press and hold the Power + Menu button at the same time.
3. Without releasing the buttons, connect the power - after 5-7 seconds the projector will turn on in recovery mode.
4. In the menu that appears, select Reset to Factory Defaults (use volume buttons for navigation, OK for confirmation).

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging Mode: Settings → About Device → Build Number (click 7 times until the “You’re a Developer” notification appears) Then go back to Settings → For Developers and activate USB Debugging.
2. Connect the projector to the PC and open the terminal (command line).
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb devices (should display your device) adb shell settings put system accelerometer_rotation 0 adb shell settings put system user_rotation 0 For a coup d'etat 180° Adb shell settings put system user_rotation 2
4. Reboot the projector: adb reboot

If the commands don’t work, try an alternative method through Window Manager:

adb shell wm set-display-rotation 0

(where 0 is the standard orientation, 2 is inverted 180°).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause a loss of warranty or a projector to fail. If you're not sure what you're doing, call a specialist.

Table: Methods compatible with Xiaomi models

If your model is not in the table, try the generic options (menu or reset). New projectors (2023-2026) may require a firmware update — check the current version in Settings → System → Software Update.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you change the orientation of the screen, you often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

• 🔄 The image was turned over, but remained blurred. → Perform Auto-Adjust the screen in the menu or manually adjust the focus with a wheel on the body.
• 🎛️ After the coup, the sound went missing. → Check the audio output settings: Settings → Sound. → Output device (select Embedded speakers).
• 🔌 Projector doesn't respond to remote control → Replace your batteries or use Mi Home. If it doesn't work, check the IR port (may be contaminated).
• 📱 There is no orientation option in Mi Home → Update the app or try out Mi Projector Controller (available on forums) 4PDA).
• 🔄 After resetting, the screen is turned over again. → This indicates firmware damage. USB.

To avoid problems in the future:

• 🔒 Turn off automatic firmware updates (if the current version is stable).
• 📦 Save a backup of settings through Settings → System system → Backup.
• 🔋 Use the original remote – cheap analogues can send incorrect commands.

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If the projector is used in the ceiling mount, always fix its position before turning on – some models automatically determine the orientation of the gravity sensor and flip the image.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions