Connecting the remote to the TV Xiaomi Mi TV MSSP1: all ways and solutions to problems

Xiaomi Mi TV MSSP1 is known for its combination of affordable price and modern features, but even with such devices sometimes problems arise — especially when it comes to synchronizing the remote control. Did you pick up a new remote control, press buttons, and the TV does not respond? Or the old remote stopped working after updating the firmware? This situation is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi smart TVs, and it has several solutions.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can connect your remote to your Mi TV MSSP1, from synchronizing the original remote to adjusting the universal models and even using your smartphone as a replacement. You'll also learn how to reset your remote if it's stuck, and what to do if your TV doesn't see the signal. And for those of you who like to know the details, we've prepared a table of compatibility for the remotes and a list of frequent errors with their solutions.

1. Connection Preparation: What to Check Before Synchronization

Before you start setting up, make sure the problem is really in sync, not hardware failure.

• 🔋 Battery charge: Even if the display on the remote is on, the battery can be discharged. Try replacing it with a new one (recommended AAA or CR2032 depending on the model).
• 📶 Obstacles in the signal path: Infrared remotes require direct vision. Remove objects between the remote and the TV. Bluetooth remotes (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Remote) must be within a radius of 10 meters.
• 🔄 Reboot TV: Sometimes the remote malfunctions are due to the system freezing. Turn the TV off the socket for 30 seconds, then turn it back on.
• 📱 App-based verification: If you have a smartphone, try controlling the TV through the Mi Remote App (available for Android and iOS). If the app works, the problem is exactly in the remote.

If you still don't have the remote, you can switch to manual synchronization, but remember, the Xiaomi Mi TV MSSP1 supports two types of remotes, infrared and Bluetooth. The way they connect is different.

2. Standard connection of the original IR remote

Xiaomi’s original IR remotes (such as the RMT-10401 or RMT-10501) don’t require complex setup — they should work out of the box.

1. Turn on the TV with the power button on the case (if the remote does not respond).
2. Point the remote over the IR receiver of the TV (usually located at the bottom of the screen).
3. Press the Menu + OK buttons for 5-7 seconds at the same time until the indicator on the remote flashes twice.
4. Press any button (e.g. Volume+) – if the TV reacted, the sync was successful.

If this method does not work, try an alternative method:

1. Go to the TV menu: Settings → Devices → Remote DU.
2. Select Sync remote and follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Press and hold the Back + Home button on the remote for 3 seconds.

Make sure the batteries are new

Check for no obstacles in front of the IR receiver

Reboot the TV

Press Menu + OK for 5 seconds

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Important: IR remotes don’t require a password or PIN- code to connect, unlike Bluetooth models. If the remote doesn’t work after all the manipulations, the IR transmitter itself may be faulty (check it with the smartphone camera – when you press the buttons, you should see pulsating light).

3. Bluetooth remote connection (Mi Remote Pro and analogues)

Bluetooth remotes (such as the Xiaomi Mi Remote Pro or Mi Game Controller) are connected differently, requiring pair synchronization, like any wireless device.

1. Turn on the Bluetooth remote by pressing the power button for 3 seconds (the indicator should blink blue).
2. On the TV, go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
3. Select Add Device and wait until your remote name appears in the list (e.g. Mi Remote Pro).
4. Click on the name of the remote in the list - the TV will send a connection request.
5. If required, enter the PIN- code (usually 0000 or 1234).

Once connected successfully, the remote will automatically connect to the TV when it is turned on. If the connection is interrupted, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both the TV and the remote.
• 📱 Remove the remote from the list of associated devices and reconnect.
• 🔋 Check the battery power of the remote (Bluetooth models often discharge faster than IR).

4. Customize universal remote for Xiaomi Mi TV MSSP1

If the original remote is lost or broken, you can use a universal remote (for example, from Huayu, One For All or RCA).

If your model is not in the table, try auto-search the code:

1. Turn on the TV with a button on the body.
2. On the universal remote, press the SET (or TV + OK) button before the indicator flashes.
3. Press POWER and hold until the TV is turned off (can take up to 2 minutes).
4. Save the code by pressing OK or SET.

If the universal remote controls only basic functions (on, volume), and the menu does not open, then it is not fully compatible with the Mi TV MSSP1.

5.Using a smartphone instead of a remote: Mi Remote App

If you don’t have a physical remote, you can control your TV through the Mi Remote App (available for Android and iOS), an official app from Xiaomi that supports all Mi TV models, including MSSP1.

1. Download and install Mi Remote App from Google Play or App Store.
2. Turn on Wi-Fi on your TV and smartphone (both devices must be on the same network).
3. Launch the app and select Add Device → TV → Xiaomi.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen – the app will automatically find your Mi TV MSSP1.
5. After connecting on the smartphone screen, a virtual remote with control buttons will appear.

Advantages of this method:

• 📱 No need to buy a new remote – enough smartphone.
• 🎮 Gestures and voice control are supported (in newer versions of the app).
• 🔄 Multiple Xiaomi devices (such as TV and air conditioning) can be controlled.

Disadvantages:

• 🚫 Requires a stable Wi-Fi connection (when the connection is cut, control is lost).
• 🔋 Discharges the smartphone battery faster.

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If the Mi Remote App does not find the TV, check if the Network Management option is enabled in the Mi TV settings (Settings → Network → Network Management → HCL).

6. Resetting the remote and TV settings

If neither of these things worked, you might need to reset, which is a last resort, but it often solves synchronization problems.

Resetting the remote to factory settings

For the original Xiaomi remotes:

1. Remove the batteries from the remote.
2. Press the Menu, Home and Back buttons at the same time.
3. Without releasing the buttons, insert the batteries back.
4. Hold the buttons for another 10 seconds, then let go.

Resetting the TV to factory settings

⚠️ Warning: This method will remove all your settings, including your installed apps and accounts.

⚠️ Warning: After the reset, the TV will require reconfiguration, including a Wi-Fi connection and a Mi Account login. Write down or take pictures of important settings (such as image settings) in advance.

To reset the Mi TV MSSP1:

1. Go to Settings → Device → Reset and Recovery.
2. Select Reset and confirm the action.
3. After restarting the TV, try reconnecting the remote.

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Resetting the TV is the last option if other methods have not worked. Before you do, try updating your firmware or restarting your device.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even after you set it up properly, the remotes can work incorrectly, and here are some common problems and ways to fix them:

If the problem is not solved, check if it is connected with the firmware of the TV. Some versions of the software have bugs with the remotes.

1. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
2. Click Check Updates and install the latest version.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions