PlayStation Connection to Xiaomi TV: Full Instruction with Sound and Picture Customization

Connecting Sony PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 to a Xiaomi TV seems like a simple task – just connect the devices. HDMI-But in practice, users have problems: no sound, no picture slows down, and no game console is displayed on the TV menu. TV (especially Android models TV Google TV) and PlayStation settings.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways of connection - from the basic HDMI to advanced scenarios with HDMI ARC (For audio systems and Wi-Fi Direct (for streaming), we will focus on the common mistakes: why Xiaomi Mi TV does not see the console how to eliminate input delay (input lag) and adjust the optimal resolution for games 4K@120Hz or 1080p@60Hz. If you are using Xiaomi models TV A2, P1 or Q2, the instruction will take into account their specifics - from ports to proprietary image modes.

1. What cables and adapters will be needed

To connect to PlayStation 4/5 Xiaomi TV The minimum set is HDMI-However, depending on the model of the TV and the set-top box, additional accessories may be required:

• 🔌 HDMI 2.0/2.1 — mandatory PS5 (for 4K@120Hz Ultra High Speed is required HDMI). For PS4 Pro is enough. HDMI 1.4, but with a limited number of personnel.
• 🔊 Digital optical cable (TOSLINK) — if you output the sound to external acoustics (for example, soundbar) through HDMI ARC doesn't work.
• 📶 Wi-Fi router 5 GHz – for streaming games through PS Remote Play (Relevant to Xiaomi) TV Google Cast-enabled).
• ⚡ USB-Powered hub – if you connect peripherals (keyboard, mouse) to your TV, as Xiaomi ports often lack power.

Important: PlayStation 5 is equipped with cable HDMI 2.1, but only 1.5 m long. If the TV is far away, you will have to buy a certified cable (for example, Belkin Ultra). HD). For PS4 Slim is good for anyone. HDMI 1.4, but check for support HDR — Some cheap cables cut it off».

⚠️ Attention: If your Xiaomi TV released 2020 years (e.g. Mi) TV 4S), It may not support HDMI 2.1. In this case, PS5 automatically reduce the resolution to 4K@60Hz or 1080p.

2. basic connection through HDMI: step-by-step

Let’s start with the simplest way – direct connection through the Internet. HDMI. This method works for all Xiaomi models. TV (including Redmi Smart TV) PlayStation versions.

Turn off the TV and the console from the socket

Check the version. HDMI-port on TV (usually indicated next to the connector)

Connect the cable to the port HDMI IN (for PS5 better HDMI 2.1)

Turn on the TV first, then the console.

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Step 1.Look at the back of Xiaomi TV port HDMI IN. New models (e.g. Xiaomi) TV Q2 75) ports are numbered – remember the number (e.g, HDMI For PS5 Choose a port with a tag HDMI 2.1 or eARC (if any).

Step 2. Connect one end of the cable to the console, the other to the TV. Make sure the cable is inserted before clicking (especially important for the use of the cable). PS5, plug-in).

Step 3: Turn on the TV, press the Source (or Input) button on the remote and select the appropriate one. HDMI-If the image doesn't show up, check the port:

• 🔄 Reboot the console (press the power button for 7 seconds).
• 🔍 Make sure that the TV is on Game Mode (in picture settings).
• 🔌 Try another one. HDMI-port HDMI 1 reserved for ARC).

Step 4: If you have a picture but no sound, check the PlayStation settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and screen → Sound output.
2. Choose. HDMI (Non-digital output (optical)).
3. Set the sound format Linear PCM (If you have a problem with Dolby Digital).

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After the connection PS5 TV says "No signal", try to turn on the console in safe mode: press the power button for 7 seconds before the second beep. Then select Change the output resolution and set 1080p

3. setting the optimal resolution and frame rate

By default, PlayStation selects the resolution automatically, but for Xiaomi TV It's not always optimal, PS5 may try to remove 4K@120Hz on a television that only supports 60Hz, which results in artifacts or lack of signal.

To manually adjust the parameters:

For PS5:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen and video → Permission.
2. Select Automatically or manually set the TV-supported resolution (e.g, 3840 × 2160 (4K) — 60 Hz).
3. Only enable 120Hz output if your Xiaomi TV supportive HDMI 2.1 (check in the model specifications).
4. Activate. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate, if the TV is compatible (e.g. Xiaomi) TV Q2 QLED).

For PS4 Pro:

• B Settings → Sound and screen → Select the output resolution Automatically.
• If you play in 1080p, Turn off Super-Sampling (improving performance).
• For HDR Enable the option in Settings → Sound and screen → Video output (required) HDMI 2.0+).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 9 and below may not be supported VRR even if HDMI 2.1. Check the software version in Settings → On TV.

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4. Connecting sound through HDMI ARC effluent

If you use external acoustics (soundbar, receiver), the standard HDMI It might not be transmitting the sound correctly:

Method 1: HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

Suitable for Xiaomi TV portable HDMI ARC (usually HDMI Instructions:

1. Connect PlayStation to anyone HDMI IN-port (except for port) ARC).
2. Soundbar or receiver connect to the port HDMI ARC TV.
3. In the settings of the TV (Settings) → Sound. → Output of sound, select HDMI ARC.
4. On PlayStation in Settings → Sound and screen → Set the output. HDMI Dolby Digital or Linear format PCM.

Method 2: Optical output (TOSLINK)

If HDMI ARC It doesn't work or it doesn't:

1. Connect the optical cable from the TV to the soundbar.
2. In the Xiaomi settings TV (Settings → Sound. → Sound output select Digital (optical).
3. On PlayStation in Settings → Sound and screen → Select the Digital Output (Optical).

Optical output does not support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X — Dolby Digital 5.1 or Dolby Digital 5.1 or PCM 2.0. Use multi-channel sound. HDMI ARC.

5. Removing input delay (input lag) and optimization for games

One of the biggest challenges when connecting PlayStation to Xiaomi TV — Input lag, when the gamepad is displayed on the screen with a delay, is critical for shooters and fighting games:

• 🎮 Game Mode: Enable it in the TV settings (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → This turns off post-processing and reduces the lag to 10-15 miss.
• 🔄 Turn off motion processing: In Settings → Picture → Turn off Motion Clear or MEMC (they add delay).
• 📺 Resolution and frame rate: For minimum lag, play in 1080p@60Hz instead 4K. Nana PS5 turn off 120 Hz if the TV doesn't support it.
• 🔌 Problems with HDMI-Cable: Cheap cables can cause micro-latency.Use certified Ultra High Speed HDMI.

To measure input lag:

1. Turn on PlayStation Test Mode: Squeeze PS + Share for 5 seconds (for the PS4) Use the Game Mode Latency Test (for example, the PS5).
2. Take a picture of the screen at high shutter speed (1/1000(c) and count the delay.

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On Xiaomi TVs with Support ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) input delay automatically decreases when you start the game. Check if this option is included in Settings → HDMI → ALLM

6. Connection without HDMI: Wi-Fi Direct and Remote Play

If you don't have access to HDMI-Ports (for example, everyone is busy), you can stream an image from PlayStation to Xiaomi TV There are two ways to do that:

Method 1: PS Remote Play via Google Cast

Suitable for PS4/PS5 and Android TVs TV Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV A2).

1. Install it on Xiaomi. TV attachment PS Remote Play from Google Play Store.
2. On the console, turn on Remote Play in Settings → System system → Remote reproduction.
3. Connect the gamepad to the TV via Bluetooth (in the settings of Remote and accessories).
4. Launch it. PS Remote Play on TV and log in to your PlayStation Network account.

Limitations: delay ~30-50 MS (not suitable for competitive games), maximum resolution 1080p.

Method 2: Wi-Fi Direct (Miracast)

Some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV 5) support Miracast, a wireless screen transmission standard.

1. On PlayStation 5, go to Settings → System system → Screen transmission.
2. Xiaomi. TV Enable Wi-Fi Direct in Settings → Network and access → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Select the TV from the list of devices on PS5.

Warning: The quality of the picture will be worse than the HDMI, and the delay will reach 100.+ MS. Suitable only for viewing media.

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To reduce the delay when streaming connect PlayStation and Xiaomi TV to the router via cable (Ethernet) or use the Mesh network at 5 GHz.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even when you're connected correctly, you can have errors.

Problem 1: The TV doesn't see the PlayStation (no signal)

• 🔌 Check that the cable HDMI inserted HDMI IN, not ARC or MHL.
• 🔄 Restart the console in safe mode (press the power button for 7 seconds).
• 📺 Xiaomi. TV reset the settings HDMI: Settings → Devices → Reset HDMI.
• 🔧 Update the TV firmware: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

Problem 2: No sound when connected through HDMI

• 🔊 On PlayStation, check what is in Settings → Sound and screen → Sound output selected HDMI, not optical output.
• 🔇 Xiaomi. TV Turn off external speakers in Settings → Sound, if they're not connected.
• 🎵 Set the sound format Linear PCM Dolby Digital (sometimes Xiaomi) TV does not support encoding).

Problem 3: The picture is twitching or disappearing

• 🔍 Check that the cable HDMI Certified for the required permit (for example, for 4K@120Hz Ultra High Speed is required).
• 📉 Reduce the PlayStation Permit to 1080p or turn it off. HDR.
• 🔄 In the Xiaomi settings TV Turn off Auto-Adjustment of Brightness (Settings) → Picture → Additionally).

Problem 4: DualSense gamepad does not connect to Xiaomi TV

If you use PS Remote Play, the gamepad needs to be connected directly to the TV:

1. Xiaomi. TV Go to Settings. → Remote and accessories → Add an accessory.
2. On the DualSense gamepad, pinch PS + Share before the LED flashes.
3. Select the gamepad from the list of found devices.

8 Additional settings to improve the gaming experience

To maximize the potential of PlayStation Xiaomi TV, We will set up several key parameters:

1. Calibration HDR

Nana PS4 Pro/PS5 supportive HDR:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound and screen → Video output → Settings HDR.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to adjust brightness and contrast.
3. Xiaomi. TV turn on HDR10 Dolby Vision in Settings → Picture → Regime. HDR.

2. Color space adjustment

For accurate color transmission:

• On PlayStation in Settings → Sound and screen → Select the video output RGB (not YUV420).
• Xiaomi. TV In Settings → Picture → Set the color range to Full (0-255).

3. Network optimization for online gaming

To lower ping in Call of Duty or Fortnite:

• Connect PlayStation to your router via cable (via USB-Ethernet adapter if not) LAN-port).
• Xiaomi. TV Turn off Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth in the background (Settings) → Network and access).
• In your router settings, enable QoS (Quality of Service) to prioritize PlayStation traffic.

4. Use of voice control

If you have Xiaomi TV With Google Assistant, you can control the voice box:

• Download the TV app PS App from Google Play Store.
• Connect to your PlayStation Network account.
• Say to the voice command, “OK Google, launch God of War on PlayStation.”

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For maximum gaming performance, disable all background apps on Xiaomi TV: Go to Settings. → Annexes → Run and stop unnecessary services (such as Mi Home or Prime Video).

FAQ: Frequent questions