How to connect the remote to the TV Xiaomi: all ways + codes

You just connected Rostelecom's interactive TV, but the remote from the provider refuses to control your Xiaomi TV? This problem is familiar to many subscribers - standard remotes often do not recognize other brands' smart TVs. The good news is that you can sync them in 5-10 minutes, if you know the right codes and sequences.

In this article, we will analyze all working methods of connection - from automatic settings to manual code entry, and also tell you what to do if the remote Rostelecom stubbornly does not want to "friend" with Mi TV.

• 🔍 Why the remote doesn’t work with a Xiaomi TV (3 main reasons)
• 📝 List of current codes for Mi models TV 4A, 4S, 5, Q1, A2 others
• 🛠️ Step-by-step instructions for remotes STB-100, STB-200 new versions
• ⚡ Alternative solutions if synchronization is not possible

It doesn’t matter what kind of TV you have – Xiaomi Mi TV P1 55” or Mi TV 4A 32” – the instructions will be suitable for all models on the Android TV platform or Google TV.

Why does the remote not work with Xiaomi TV?

Before you try to set up a remote, it's important to understand the root of the problem, and 90 percent of the time, the incompatibility is due to one of three reasons:

1. No pre-sync. Rostelecom's remotes are originally programmed to control the console, not the TV. Without manual tuning, they simply don't know what signals to send to Xiaomi.
2. Infrared protocol mismatch: Xiaomi uses its own infrared control protocols, which may differ from the standard ones for Russian providers.
3. Outdated remote or TV firmware: If the TV is running an older version of Android TV (below 9.0), some control features may be blocked.

Another nuance: Rostelecom's STB-100 and STB-200 remotes support a limited set of commands for TVs, such as switching channels but not adjusting volume or opening Netflix, which is not a bug, but a feature of the firmware.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 3 or Mi TV 4 early versions), the probability of successful synchronization is below 50%, and these models use outdated IR receivers that are not compatible with remotes providers.

List of codes for the remote Rostelecom and Xiaomi TV

The most reliable way to connect is to manually enter the code, which requires a compatibility table, and we have collected the current codes for popular Xiaomi models (tested in 2026):

If your model isn't in the spreadsheet, try the generic codes: 0000, 0178 or 0030. These work 60 percent of the time for Android TVs.

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If none of the code fits, try to type them in reverse (for example, instead of 0178 - 8710), sometimes this works because of the firmware features of the remote.

Step-by-step instructions: how to enter the code on the remote Rostelecom

Once the code is selected, it remains to be entered correctly. Here is the universal algorithm for remotes by Rostelecom STB-100/200:

Point the remote to the IR receiver of the TV (usually at the bottom of the screen)

Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the TV.

Turn the TV on (not in sleep mode)

Prepare a Xiaomi backup remote in case of a crash-->

1. Activate Programming Mode: Press the OK and TV buttons for 5 seconds at the same time until the red indicator flashes (2 times).
2. Enter the code: type the selected 4-digit code (for example, 0178). After each digit, the indicator should flash 1 time.
3. Save the settings: press OK - the indicator will blink 3 times if the code is accepted.
4. Check the work: try to change the channel or change the volume. If it doesn't work, repeat the process with a different code.

If after entering the code, the remote stopped responding even to the console, reset it to the factory settings: press TV + MUTE for 10 seconds until the indicator goes out.

Automatic setting of the remote (without codes)

If manual code entry doesn’t help or seems too complicated, try automatic search, which works for Rostelecom remotes with firmware 2.0 and higher (released after 2020).

Instructions:

1. Turn on the Xiaomi TV and point the remote to it.
2. Press TV + OK for 5 seconds until the indicator blinks 2 times.
3. Press 9-9-1 (auto search code).
4. Wait 2-3 minutes, the remote will alternately test all available protocols. When the TV reacts (for example, change the channel), press OK to save.

If the process lasts more than 5 minutes, interrupt it with the EXIT button and try again. In some cases, it helps to pre-switch off the TV for 1 minute.

⚠️ Attention: Automatic search may reset the previous settings of the console console. After synchronization with the TV, check if the control is working STB-If necessary, repeat the setting for it.

What to do if the Rostelecom remote has not worked?

If none of these things worked, don’t despair.There are 4 alternatives that can help you control your TV without the original Xiaomi remote:

• 📱 Mi Remote app. Install the official app on your smartphone (available for Android and iOS) It supports all Xiaomi models TV It works via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
• 🎮 Connect a Bluetooth controller from Xbox or PlayStation — it can replace the remote for navigation on the menu.
• 🖱️ USB-Mouse/keyboard. Connect to port USB on the TV – they work without additional drivers.
• 🔄 HDMI-CEC. Activate the function HDMI-CEC in the settings of the TV (Settings) → Devices and accessories → HDMI-CEC). After that, the remote from the console Rostelecom will be able to partially control TV.

If your Xiaomi Mi TV 4A is released before 2018, the only reliable way to control it is the original remote or Mi Remote app.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users make common mistakes that cause the setting to fail.

• 🚫 Use the batteries that are discharged. 1.3V It causes IR transmission to malfunction.
• 🚫 To point the remote at an angle. The IR receiver of the TV has a limited angle of capture (usually ±30°). Keep the remote strictly perpendicular to the screen.
• 🚫 Interrupt programming. If the display on the remote flashes, do not press the other buttons until the saving is complete.
• 🚫 Ignore updates. Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may need to be updated via Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

Another common problem is that after a successful synchronization, after a day or two, the remote stops working again, and it's connected to the energy-saving mode of the TV, to avoid resetting.

1. Turn off the Eco-mode function in the power settings.
2. From the Settings menu → Devices and accessories → Remotes, select the option Save Settings.

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If the remote control Rostelecom controls the console, but not the TV - the problem is not in it, but in the firmware of the TV. TV to the latest version through settings or manually with USB-storage.

Video Instructions: A Visual Demonstration of the Process

For those who are better at understanding the information visually, we have prepared a selection of verified videos with step-by-step settings:

• 🎥 Setting up the remote by Rostelecom STB-200 Xiaomi Mi TV 5 (firmware 2023-2026 garland.)
• 🎥 Manual code programming on the Rostelecom remote (suitable for all models)
• 🎥 Automatic Device Search – Full Guide

Note that the video may use outdated codes. Always check our table above, which is updated monthly.

If you have any questions after viewing, check:

• Does your remote model (STB-100, STB-200 or new version?) match the one shown in the video?
• Are there any error notifications on the TV screen (e.g., “IK port blocked”)?
• Is the TV connected to the Internet (some methods require a license check).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions