IR port on Xiaomi Poco: how to configure and manage equipment through a smartphone

The infrared port (IR port) in Xiaomi Poco smartphones is a hidden but extremely useful tool that allows you to turn your phone into a universal remote control. Despite the proliferation of smart devices with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, many household appliances — from air conditioners to old TVs — still work only through infrared signals. In this article, we will discuss how to activate the infrared port on Poco, which models support it, and how to use the standard Mi Remote app to manage app without additional accessories.

It's important to understand that not all Poco devices have a physical IR transmitter. F5 Pro or Poco X6 Pros have it, while budget versions (e.g. Poco) M6) We will explain in detail how to check for an IR port on your smartphone and what to do if it is not there, and you will learn about the hidden features of the Mi Remote application, including creating user commands and managing multiple devices simultaneously.

What Xiaomi Poco models support the IR port

Before you try to set up IR control, make sure your Xiaomi Poco smartphone is equipped with an infrared transmitter. Here is the current list of models with an IR port (as of 2026):

• 📱 Poco F5 Pro (and all modifications)
• 📱 Poco X6 Pro (including versions for the global market)
• 📱 Poco F4 GT (flagship model 2022)
• 📱 Poco X5 Pro 5G (Only version with Snapdragon processor 778G)
• 📱 Poco F3 GT (exclusively for the Indian and Chinese markets)

How to check for an IR port physically? Look at the top of your smartphone next to the speaker or front camera — look for a small black glass (diameter) ~2 mm) without holes. You can also use the appendix AIDA64 (Sensors: If you have an IrDA or Infrared string on the list, you have a port.

If your model doesn't make the list, it doesn't always mean there's no IR port. X4 Pro 5G POCO M5s They may have a transmitter, but it's locked at the software level, and then unlocking through the software will help. ADB or install custom firmware (more about this in the section on alternative methods of management).

Activation of the IR port and installation of the Mi Remote application

By default, the IR port on Xiaomi Poco is turned off to save battery life. To activate it, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Settings. → Connected devices → Infrared port.
2. Transfer the slider to the position On (if there is no point, your model does not support IR).
3. Download the official Mi Remote app from Google Play (for global versions of the software) or GetApps (for Chinese firmware).
4. Run Mi Remote and provide all the permissions you request (camera, location, etc.).

Important! On some firmware (e.g, MIUI 14 for Poco F5) Mi Remote may not be available in the store. APK-file from a verified source (e.g. APKCombo) or use an alternative, ZaZa Remote or SURE Universal Remote.

Once installed, Mi Remote will automatically prompt you to update your supported device base. Don’t miss this step – without the current base, you won’t be able to manage new models of air conditioners or TVs (for example, for example, LG OLED 2023. The update takes ~2-5 minutes depending on the speed of the Internet.

Adding and Configuring Devices in Mi Remote

Now, the most interesting thing is that you can connect appliances, and the algorithm is the same for all types of devices (TV, air conditioning, audio, etc.), but there are nuances for each category.

1. In Mi Remote, click Add Device.
2. Choose a category, such as a TV.
3. Specify the brand (Samsung, LG, If your brand is not, select Universal.
4. Point your smartphone at the device and press Test. the app will send a series of signals - if the TV reacted (for example, turned on), save the settings.

What if the device is not recognized? Try the following options:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone and try again.
• 📱 Make sure there are no obstacles between the IR port and the device (maximum distance is 5-7 meters).
• 🔧 Select another protocol manually (Mi Remote has Manual Code Entry option).
• 📲 Update the device base in the application settings.

For air conditioners and split systems, the process is more complicated: in addition to the brand, you will have to specify the model (for example, Mitsubishi Electric). MSZ-LN). If your model is not listed, use the Learning function – it allows you to record signals from the original remote (more about this in the next section).

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If Mi Remote doesn’t recognize your TV, try branding. TCL Hisense – many “non-Naime” TVs use their protocols.

Creating user teams and training remote

One of the most powerful features of Mi Remote is the ability to create custom commands and train your smartphone to signal from the original remote. BBK) Or obsolete technology. That's how it works:

1. In Mi Remote, select Add Device → Learning.
2. Specify the type of device (e.g., air conditioning).
3. Direct the original remote to the IR port of the smartphone (distance – 2-3 cm) and press the button on the remote (for example, Power).
4. Confirm the successful recording of the signal in the application.
5. Repeat the steps for all the required buttons (volume, channels, modes, etc.).

Trained commands are saved to the Xiaomi cloud, so they can be transferred to another smartphone or shared with friends through the cloud. QR-There are limitations, however:

• ⚠️ Not all IR signals can be recorded (for example, some remotes use non-standard protocols).
• ⚠️ The original remote is required for training – without it it it is impossible to create a team.
• ⚠️ Trained signals can be unstable if they are dynamically encoded (relevant for some Daikin or Panasonic models).

If the training fails, try alternative applications:

Multiple Device Management and Scenario Creation

Mi Remote allows you to control multiple devices at once and even create automation scenarios, like one button that you can turn on your TV, switch the audio system to the right input, and start the air conditioner.

1. Add all the devices you want to combine (for example, TV + Soundbar).
2. Go to the Scripts section (some versions of the app call it Macro).
3. Click Create a script and specify the sequence of commands (for example: Including TV). → Entrance HDMI1 → Including Soundbar. → Mode "Cinema").
4. Save the script and assign it a name (like Movie Night).

Scenarios can be run:

• 📱 Manually via Mi Remote app.
• 🤖 Voice via Google Assistant (requires settings) → Voice assistant).
• ⏰ Scheduled (for example, automatically turn off the air conditioner at night).

⚠️ Warning: When creating scripts, avoid commands that may conflict. For example, if one scenario turns on the TV first and then turns off (for a reboot), make sure there is a delay of at least 2 seconds between teams. Otherwise, the device may not have time to react.

For advanced users, there is the option to export scripts to a file and edit them manually through JSON. This allows you to add delays, conditions (e.g., “if TV is already on, skip command”) and even integrate management with Xiaomi Home for smart home.

Alternative ways to manage without an IR port

If your Xiaomi Poco doesn’t have an IR transmitter, it’s not a reason to give up on your smartphone.

• 📡 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Modern TVs (Samsung) QLED, LG OLED) Air conditioners (Midea, Gree) support control over the local network. Use official brand applications (for example, use the official applications of brands, LG ThinQ or Midea Air).
• 🔌 USB-IR adapters: Cheap devices (e.g. BroadLink) RM4 Pro or Xiaomi Mi IR Blaster is connected to USB-port or Wi-Fi and emulate IR signals. The cost is from 1000 rubles.
• 🤖 Voice assistants: If the appliance is compatible with Google Assistant or Alice, you can control her voice (for example: OK, Google, turn on the TV on Channel 25").
• 📱 Universal remotes: applications like SURE Universal or Yatse support management IP (for smart devices and even have an IR code base for some models.

⚠️ Attention: When in use USB-IR adapters make sure they are compatible with your version. MIUI. Some devices (e.g. BroadLink) require additional drivers to be installed via ADB root-access.

If you're ready to experiment, you can try unlocking the hidden IR port on models without official support.

1. Unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock).
2. Install a custom core with IR support (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS).
3. Activate the port via build.prop (add ro.support.irda)=true).

This method is only suitable for experienced users and can result in a loss of warranty!

Frequent problems and their solutions

When using an IR port on Xiaomi Poco, users face typical problems, including the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, check the integrity of the IR port using the following test:

1. Open the camera on another smartphone.
2. Point the Poco IR port to the camera and send the signal via Mi Remote.
3. If you see purple flickering on the screen, the port is in good shape. If it's not, it's probably damaged.

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Before contacting the service center, try resetting Mi Remote (there is a Data Reset option in the app menu), which solves problems with broken commands in 30% of cases.

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