How to Connect a Remote to a Xiaomi TV: All Ways (2026)

Why Xiaomi TVs can’t see the remote and what to do about it

Did you take a new Xiaomi Mi TV out of the box, turn it on, but the remote doesn't work? Or did the old remote suddenly stop responding to commands? The problem is familiar to many owners of this brand's smart TVs. The reasons can range from a dead battery to a firmware failure. But in 90% of cases, the solution takes no more than 5 minutes to synchronize the remote with the TV correctly.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to connect remotes to Xiaomi TV (including models Mi TV 4A/4S/4X, Mi TV 5/5X/5 Pro, Mi TV 6, Mi TV P1/E/A2/A Pro and others).

• 🔄 Connect the original Bluetooth remote (including the voice-controlled Mi Remote Controller)
• 📶 Synchronize universal IR remote (for example, from Xiaomi Mi Universal Remote)
• 📱 Use your smartphone as a remote control through the Mi Remote app
• ⚙️ Correct connection errors (error codes) E01, E02, flashing)

Important: If your TV is released before 2019 (e.g. Mi TV 3 or Mi TV 4 32), some methods may not work due to outdated firmware. In this case, first update the software through Settings → About TV → System Update.

Method 1: Connecting the original Xiaomi Bluetooth remote

Most modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with the 2019 Mi TV 4S) come with voice-enabled Bluetooth remotes, such as the Mi TV Voice Remote or Mi Remote Controller 2, which are automatically connected when they first turn on, but sometimes the connection is lost to restore it:

1. Make sure the remote is charged (the indicator should be green when you press any button). If the indicator is red or not, connect the remote to the screen. USB-TV port or charger for 10-15 minutes.
2. Reset the TV: Press the power button on the TV case (not the remote!) for 10 seconds until the screen goes out. Then turn on the TV again.
3. Activate the pairing mode: 🔘 Press the Menu (or Home) buttons at the same time) + OK 5-7 seconds until the indicator starts to blink quickly. 📺 On the TV, go to Settings. → Devices → Bluetooth → Add the device. 🔍 In the list, find the name of your remote (for example, Mi Remote Controller) and select it.

If the remote does not appear in the list of devices, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (minimum threshold for pairing - 20%).
• 📶 Distance to TV (maximum 3 meters, no obstacles).
• 🔄 Availability of TV firmware updates (some versions of the software have Bluetooth bugs).

⚠️ Warning: If the remote is unstable after connecting (delays, double presses), reset its settings. + Volume+ 10 seconds until the light goes out. Then reconjugate the pairing.

Method 2: Synchronization of the universal IR remote

If you have a universal IR remote (for example, Xiaomi Mi Universal Remote, RM-Pro or remote from another brand), it can be connected to Xiaomi TV via an infrared port.

1. Read the code for your TV model. Full list of codes for Xiaomi: Model TV Code 1Code 2Code 3 Mi TV 4A/4S/4X017800210145 Mi TV 5/5X/5 Pro025000330182 Mi TV 6/OLED031200550201 Mi TV P1/E/A2028700190166
2. Enter the code into the remote: 🔢 On the universal remote, press the Setup (or Set) before the indicator flashes. 🔢 Enter a 4-digit code from a table (e.g., 0178 for Mi). TV 4A). 🔘 Press Power – If the TV is turned off, the code is correct.

Check the efficiency

If no code fits, use the auto search:

1. Press the Setup until the indicator flashes.
2. Press 9-9-1 (for some remotes - 9-9-0).
3. Point the remote to the TV and press Power every 2 seconds until the TV is turned off.
4. Save the code by pressing Setup again.

Mi Remote works even without Bluetooth — it sends commands over a local Wi-Fi network. This is the only way to control the TV if the IR port and Bluetooth fail.

If the TV is not on the list of devices:

• 🔄 Restart router and TV.
• 📶 Make sure your smartphone and TV are connected to the same network (not the guest network!).
• 🔧 Update the TV firmware to the latest version.

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If you have a Xiaomi TV with Android TV 11+, you can control it through Google Assistant. Say to your voice, "OK, Google, turn on Netflix on your TV," and the TV will automatically execute the command.

Problem Solving: The remote does not connect or works incorrectly

If none of these methods worked, check the following points:

• 🔋 Battery remote: For Bluetooth remotes: connect to USB-For IR remotes: replace the batteries (even if they are "nearly new»).
• 📡 Signal interference: Remove obstacles between the remote and the TV (glass, metal); disable other Bluetooth devices (earphones, speakers); check if IR sources (lamps, sunlight) are nearby).
• 🔧 Firmware failure: Update TV software through Settings → On TV. → Update the system. Reset the TV settings to factory settings (Settings) → Preferences → Reset).

Common error codes and their significance:

⚠️ Attention: If after resetting the TV stopped seeing the remote, perhaps the settings of the Bluetooth module are lost. USB (instructions on the official website of Xiaomi).

Connecting remote from another TV (Samsung, LG, Sony)

Can you use a remote from Samsung, LG or another brand to control Xiaomi TV? Technically yes, but with reservations:

• 🔄 IR remotes: Any universal remote will do (see Method 2), but the buttons will have to be manually reassigned.
• 📶 Bluetooth remotes: Only if they support Xiaomi protocol (e.g. some remotes from Redmi) TV).
• 🚫 Incompatible remotes: Samsung remotes or LG Proprietary protocols will not work without an adapter.

To check the compatibility:

1. Find out your remote model (usually shown on the back).
2. Check the codebase to see if the Xiaomi protocol is supported.
3. If yes, enter the code manually (see the manual for universal remotes).

For Bluetooth remotes from other brands (such as Fire TV Stick or Nvidia Shield):

1. Transfer the remote to pairing mode (usually by clamping Home + Back).
2. On Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
3. If the remote appears on the list, plug it in. If it doesn't, it's incompatible.

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Remotes from Xiaomi Mi Box or Redmi TV are usually suitable for Xiaomi TVs without additional settings. Just reset them and repeat pairing.

How to reset the Xiaomi remote settings to factory

If the remote is glitchy (spontaneously pressing buttons, not responding to commands), reset will help.

• 🔄 Bluetooth remote (voice-controlled): Press Menu + Volume+ Wait until the light goes out and flashes again. Release the buttons and the remote will reset.
• 📶 IR remote (without Bluetooth): Remove the batteries for 1 minute. Push back in and press Power + Volume+ 5 seconds.

Mi Box

Mi Stick

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1. Hold Home + Back for 5 seconds.
2. Confirm the reset on the screen (if you receive a request).

After the reset, you'll have to reconnect the remote to the TV, and if the reset didn't work, maybe the remote itself is faulty, check it on another device or contact the service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting the remote to Xiaomi TV