Xiaomi remote TV: Full instructions for setting up and using

Contents

• Basic functions and remote buttons
• How to connect the remote to the Xiaomi TV
• Voice control and Mi Remote
• What to do if the remote does not work
• Hidden functions and hot keys
• Battery replacement and remote care
• Frequent questions about Xiaomi remotes TV

Xiaomi’s remote control from a TV is not just a channel switching device; modern models feature voice control, touchpad and even smart home support, but even experienced users are often unaware of the full capabilities of this gadget.

In this article, we will analyze all the functions of the Xiaomi remote TV — From basic buttons to hidden commands, we'll learn how to plug it in and fix it, and we'll also tell you how to extend battery life and use the remote to control other devices.

Regardless, you have a Mi. TV 4A, Mi TV Q1 or Redmi Smart TV, Most of the functions of the remote will be the same.

Basic functions and remote buttons

Xiaomi’s standard remote has a minimalist design, but each button has several functions.

• 🔘 Power button: turn on/off the TV. Press long-term (3-5 (s) to reset menu.
• 📺 Home – Opens the PatchWall home screen (in new models) or the standard menu.
• 🔍 Search – activates a voice search or text string to search for content.
• 🎤 Microphone – voice control button (works only when connected to the Internet).
• ⬅️⬆️⬇️➡️ Navigation keys – cursor control, volume/brightness change in some menus.
• 🔘 OK — Confirmation of selection (in the center of the navigation panel).
• 🔙 Back – Return to the previous screen or exit from the application.
• 📛 Menu – Context menu call (in some firmware opens Settings) → All settings).

In PatchWall models (e.g. Mi) TV Q1 2023) Quick access buttons to streaming services added:

• 🎬 Netflix / 🎵 Prime Video – Direct Application Launch (configured in Settings) → DU remote → Quick buttons).
• 📺 TV — Quick transition to TV (if the antenna is connected).
• 🔄 Source - Switching between HDMI, AV and other entrances.

Important nuance: in remotes for Xiaomi TV A Pro and Redmi Smart TV The X Mi button (with logo) replaces Home and calls the branded shell.

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If the buttons of streaming services do not work, update the TV firmware through Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

How to connect the remote to the Xiaomi TV

In most cases, the remote is already paired with the TV when you buy it, but if you buy a spare remote or reset the TV settings, you will need to reconnect, and the instructions are valid for all Xiaomi and Redmi models:

1. Turn on the TV with the power button on the case (if it is turned off).
2. Hold the remote over the distance. 10-20 cm to the IR receiver (usually located on the right or bottom of the screen).
3. Press the back buttons simultaneously + Home on 5-7 seconds until the indicator on the remote controls flashes.
4. On the TV screen will appear a notification "DU remote is connected".

If no conjugation occurs:

• 🔋 Check the battery charge (the indicator should burn when pressing any button).
• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the TV (glass, metal).
• 🔄 Restart the TV through the menu or power button on the case.

Turn on the TV with a button on the body

Check the batteries in the remote (replace if necessary)

Remove obstacles between the remote and the IR receiver

Bring the remote to the distance 10-20 TV-wise

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For models with Bluetooth remote control (for example, Mi). TV Q2 2026):

1. Go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Activate device search.
3. Press and hold back Back. + Mi on the remote before flashing.
4. Select "Mi Remote" from the list of found devices.

⚠️ Warning: After you reset the TV to the factory settings, all the interfaced remotes are turned off.

Voice control and Mi Remote app

One of the key features of Xiaomi's remotes is voice control, which works through a built-in microphone or the Mi Remote app on a smartphone, and we'll take both of these options into account.

Voice control from the remote

To activate voice search:

1. Press the button. 🎤 (microphone.
2. After the beep, say a command: 🔍 "Find the Interstellar movie" 📺 "Turn on Channel One" 🔊 "Turn up the volume by 20%" 🌙 "Turn off the TV in 30 minutes"

Supported languages: Russian, English, Chinese (depending on the firmware region) To change the language:

Settings → Language and regional standards → Voice assistant

Mi Remote app for smartphone

If the original remote is lost or discharged, you can use the smartphone as a replacement:

1. Download Mi Remote (Android) or Mi Home (iOS).
2. Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your phone.
3. Launch the application and select "Add device" → "Television".
4. Follow the instructions on the screen for pairing.

How to replace batteries:

1. Turn the remote and find the compartment cover (usually fixed by a latch).
2. Carefully slap the cover with a flat object (for example, a mediator).
3. Remove the old batteries AAA and set new ones, observing polarity.
4. Close the lid before you click.

Resetting the remote settings

If the remote is coupled but the buttons are not working properly (e.g. Volume)+ switches channels, perform reset:

1. Turn off the TV with a button on the case.


2. Press the Menu + Back button on the remote for 10 seconds.




3. The indicator will blink 3 times - this is a reset signal.




4. Connect the remote again (see the section "How to connect the remote").

Problems with the IR port

If the remote is functional, but the TV does not respond:

• 🕯️ Check the IR receiver on TV – it should be clean (wipe with a dry napkin).
• ☀️ Bright sunlight can interfere with the signal – darken the room or change the angle of the remote control.
• 🔌 Reconnect the TV to the outlet (sometimes a power failure resets the IR port settings).

⚠️ Attention: In Xiaomi models TV A Pro and Redmi Smart TV The X IR receiver is hidden behind a black film under the screen. Don't try to clean it with alcohol, it will damage the coating.

The remote works, but not all buttons

If a part of the buttons does not respond:

• 🔧 Check if the button is stuck (take a good knock on the hard surface with the remote).
• 📱 Update the firmware of the TV – in new versions, pairing bugs are fixed.
• 🔄 Reconnect the remote (see section "How to connect the remote control").

Hidden functions and hot keys

Xiaomi's remote is more than it looks, and here are some hidden features that aren't mentioned in the official manual:

Quick switching of sources

To quickly switch between HDMI-port:

• 📺 Press the Source button once and the input menu will open.
• 🔢 Hold 1, 2 or 3 to move directly to the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 respectively.

The "Children's Mode"

To block the buttons and restrict access to settings:

1. Hold on to Menu. + Back 3 seconds.
2. Enter. PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).
3. In the Parental Control menu, activate the "Blocking remote".

To unlock, repeat the combination and enter PIN.

Secret menu of engineering settings

For power users: To open a service menu (for example, to calibrate the screen), do:

1. Turn off the TV with a button on the case.


2. Press on the remote Menu + Volume-.




3. Holding the buttons, turn on the TV button on the case.




4. In 5 seconds, release, and the engineering menu will open.

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can lead to unstable operation of the TV!

Smart home management

If you have Xiaomi Smart Home devices (lamps, sockets, robot vacuum cleaners), the remote can be used to control them:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone.
2. Connect all smart home devices to a single Wi-Fi network.
3. In the remote settings (Settings) → DU remote → Smart home activate the option "Device management".
4. Holding the Mi (or Home) button will open the smart home menu.

Example of teams:

• 💡 "Turn on the light in the living room"
• 🧹 "Run the vacuum cleaner in the hallway"
• ☕ "Turn on the kettle for 5 minutes" (if connected through a smart socket).

Battery replacement and remote care

The life of the batteries in the Xiaomi remote depends on the intensity of use and their type.

• 🔋 Alkaline batteries (Duracell, Energizer) — 6-12 months.
• 🔋 Lithium batteries — 12-18 months.
• 🔋 Ni-MH batteries — 3-6 months (but rechargeable).

How to prolong the life of batteries

A few tips:

• 🔌 Remove the batteries if you don’t use the remote for longer than a week (for example, on vacation).
• ☀️ Keep the remote away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• 🧹 Once a month, wipe the contacts of the batteries with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.
• 🔋 Do not mix new and old batteries.

Cleaning the remote.

Dust and dirt can cause buttons to stick.

1. Remove the batteries.
2. Wash the body with a wet wipe (do not use abrasives!).
3. To clean the buttons, use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol (not ethyl!).
4. Dry the remote. 10-15 minutes before installing the batteries.

What can't be done:

• 🚫 Immerse the remote in water.
• 🚫 Use aggressive detergents (e.g. Domestos).
• 🚫 Dry the remote with a hair dryer or on a battery.

Replacement of the remote with an unoriginal

If the original remote is broken, you can use a universal one.

1. Buy a universal remote with Xiaomi support TV (One for All or Huayu).
2. Find the code for Xiaomi in the instructions (usually 0138, 0178 or 0227).
3. Press Setup on the universal remote, enter the code and check the operation of the buttons.

Original remotes for Xiaomi can be ordered on the official website or AliExpress (look for the model of the TV).

Frequent questions about Xiaomi remotes TV