Xiaomi’s modern Smart TVs are powerful multimedia centers, but the standard remote is often not easy to navigate in games or emulators. Connecting a physical game controller turns the TV into a full-fledged gaming console, allowing you to comfortably control the character in Android applications. This process does not require complex technical knowledge, but has its own nuances, depending on the version of the Android TV or PatchWall operating system.
The main difficulty is that not all gamepad models are supported out of the box by a TV without additional settings. You will need to determine the type of connection of your device, since the methods for wired and wireless controllers can vary significantly. In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithms of actions for different scenarios so that you can start the game without unnecessary delay.
Compatibility check and equipment selection
Before you start a physical connection, you need to make sure that your gamepad is compatible with the Android TV architecture on which Xiaomi TVs are based. Most modern controllers using standard protocols like XInput or HID are automatically defined by the system. However, older models or specific Chinese counterparts may require additional drivers that are not always available in the standard repository.
Pay attention to your TV connectors. For stable wired connection, it is better to use USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports, which are usually painted blue or black on the back. If you plan to use a wireless adapter (whistle), make sure that it also supports HID mode, otherwise the TV will see the device as a mouse, not as a game controller.
- 🎮 Official gamepads: Controllers from Xbox One S, Xbox Series X/S DualShock 4 (Bluetooth or adapter have the best compatibility.
- 🔌 Wired USB-Gamepads: Cheap Chinese counterparts often work right away, but may have trouble mapping buttons in specific apps.
- 📡 Bluetooth adapters: If your joystick doesn’t have Bluetooth built-in, you’ll need to USB-whistle compatible with Android.
⚠️ Attention: Not all USB-The ports on the Xiaomi TV can give enough voltage to power powerful vibrating gamepads. If the controller blinks or turns off, try switching it to another port or using an active one. USB-feed-in.
Connecting a wired gamepad through USB-cable
The easiest and most reliable way to manage is to use a cable connection, which eliminates input lag, which is critical for dynamic games and platformers. First, you'll need a cable with a corresponding connector (usually a Micro-USB or USB Type-C) and a free port on the back or side of the TV.
After a physical connection, the Android TV system must emit a characteristic device connection sound. A notification of a new input device may appear on the screen. If this does not happen, go to the settings section to check the connection status. In most cases, drivers are embedded in the system core and do not require manual installation of the user.