Xiaomi TV remote: full instructions for use for beginners

Xiaomi TVs have gained popularity thanks to a combination of affordable prices, modern technology and convenient control. However, even a simple remote control (DU) can raise questions from new owners. This article will help you understand all the functions of the Mi TV remote, teach you how to customize it to your needs and solve typical problems.

We're going to look at not only the basic buttons, but also the hidden capabilities, from voice control to programming universal remotes, and if your remote has stopped responding or is malfunctioning, at the end of this article you'll find step-by-step instructions for diagnosing and troubleshooting.

We deal with the buttons: the appointment of each key

Xiaomi Mi remotes TV (Mi model TV 4/4A/4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2 And others have a minimalist design, but each button has several functions:

• 🔘 Power button - turn on/off the TV. Hold on 5+ Seconds will lead to forced disconnection (useful when hanging).
• 📺 Home – returns to the home screen PatchWall (Xiaomi shell) or Google TV (new-model).
• 🔍 Search (Lupa) – activates voice search or text input to search for content.
• ⚙️ Settings (Cog) – quick access to the TV settings menu.
• 🎤 Microphone – launches voice assistant (works only with the connected Internet).
• 📱 Mi Remote – sync with your smartphone through the Mi Remote Controller app.

On the consoles Xiaomi TV Stick buttons may differ — for example, there is a separate key for Google Assistant. and on models with Android TV 11+ Home button is held to call the user menu.

Important: on some remotes, the Volume +/- and Channel +/- buttons only work in TV mode, not in apps. To control volume on YouTube or Netflix, use the buttons on the sidebar of the TV.

How to connect the remote to the Xiaomi TV

Usually, the remote is paired with the TV when it first turns on, but sometimes you need to re-sync, for example, after you change your batteries or reset your TV settings.

1. Turn on the TV with a button on the case (if the remote does not respond).
2. Press and hold the Home + Menu button (or Home + Back on new models) on the remote for 10-15 seconds.
3. Wait for the indicator to flash on the remote – this is a signal of successful synchronization.

If the indicator does not flash, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge (even new items can be discharged).
• 📶 Distance to TV (maximum 8 meters without obstacles).
• 🛡️ No interference from other IR devices (air conditioners, music centers).

On models with Bluetooth remotes (e.g. Mi TV Q2 75), synchronization occurs automatically when first turned on. If communication is lost, press Back + Menu to the beep.

Make sure the TV is online | Check the batteries in the remote | Remove obstacles between the remote and TV | Disable other IR devices in the room-->

Voice control: how to set up and use

Xiaomi remotes with a microphone button support voice input in Chinese and English. For Russian language you will need additional settings:

1. Open the settings → Device → Voice Assistant.
2. Select Google Assistant (if your TV is on Android TV) or Xiao AI (for PatchWall).
3. Connect to your Google or Mi Account and allow access to the microphone.

Now you can:

• 🎬 Watch the movie "Include the Vikings series on Netflix".
• 📺 Switch channels: "Show the first channel".
• 🔊 Controlling sound: “ Increase volume by 20%".
• 🌡️ Weather: What is the forecast for tomorrow in Moscow?".

Important: for a voice assistant to work, the TV must be connected to the Internet. On models without a built-in microphone (for example, Mi TV 4A), voice search only works through the remote.

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If the voice assistant doesn't understand the commands, try speaking more clearly and closer to the microphone, and check if the sound of the TV is drowning out external noises (for example, running air conditioning).

Programming a universal remote for Xiaomi TV

If the original remote is lost or broken, you can use a universal IR remote (for example, Xiaomi Mi Universal Remote or One For All).

1. Turn on the TV with a button on the body.
2. On the universal remote, press the Setup (or Set) until the indicator flashes.
3. Enter the code for Xiaomi TV: 📌 1166, 1293 for most models. 📌 0178 – for Android TVs TV 9+. 📌 1005 - for Mi TV Stick.

Power

If the codes don’t work, try auto-search:

1. Hold the Setup until you blink.
2. Press Power and wait until the TV turns off (it can take up to 5 minutes).
3. Save the settings with the OK or Setup button.
4. Check the IR port: 📸 Take a photo of the remote on the smartphone in camera mode – if the indicator flashes when pressed, the IR transmitter is serviceable. 🧹 Wipe the remote lens and receiver on the TV with a dry napkin.

If the remote still doesn’t work, try resetting it:

1. Remove the batteries.
2. Press and hold any button for 20 seconds.
3. Insert the batteries back and repeat the synchronization.

On models with Android TV 10+, the remote can be used to control the smart home:

1. Connect Xiaomi Mi Home devices (lamps, sockets, sensors) to the same account as the TV.
2. Select Home and select a Smart Home.
3. Control lighting, temperature and other devices directly from the remote.

Another useful feature is parental controls, which are designed to block access to certain channels or applications:

1. Go to Settings → Security → Parental Controls.
2. Install. PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).
3. Select apps/channels to block.
4. Now, when you try to open blocked content, a PIN will be requested.

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Hidden button combinations can vary depending on the TV model and firmware version. Before using the service menu, back up your settings to Settings → System → Backup.

Update of the firmware of the remote and TV

If the remote is unstable (teams are delayed, some buttons do not respond), you may need to update the firmware.

1. Connect the TV to the Internet.
2. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
3. If an update is available, confirm the installation.

For Bluetooth remotes (e.g., Mi TV Q2), the update is automatically performed along with the TV firmware.

• 🔌 Don't turn off the TV from the network!
• 🕒 Wait 30 to 40 minutes – sometimes the process takes longer.
• 📞 If more than an hour has passed, contact Xiaomi with the TV model and firmware version (Settings) → On TV).

After the update, you may need to re-sync the remote.

1. Remove the batteries from the remote for 10 seconds.
2. Push back in and press any button.
3. Bring the remote to the TV at a distance of 10-20 cm and wait for the connection.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV 4A Update to 2020 with a firmware update through OTA (In this case, download the firmware from the official Xiaomi website and update through the USB.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi TV remotes