Remote from the Xiaomi TV: a detailed user guide with secret features

Remote control from Xiaomi Mi TVs TV — It's not just a channel-switching device, it's equipped with advanced features that many users don't even know about, like controlling a smart home, running a voice assistant, and even using the TV as a computer monitor. But even basic operations — such as tuning the sound or going to the menu — raise questions for beginners.

In this article, we will analyze all the buttons of the remote from the Mi models. TV 4A/4S/4X/5/5X, Redmi Smart TV mi TV Q1/Q2, We explain their hidden capabilities and show you how to solve typical problems (for example, if the remote is not working or “glues”), and also reveal secret combinations of buttons that speed up navigation and give access to the engineering menu.

If you have a remote from another model – do not worry: 90% of the features are universal for the entire Xiaomi lineup TV. But there are some nuances: for example, in remotes with a built-in microphone (for voice control), the Google Assistant button may work differently than in the basic versions.

Before you get to the instructions, check that your remote must be charged (if it is a model with a battery) or that it must have working batteries. If the indicator on the remote does not burn when you press the buttons, the problem may be the power, not the settings of the TV.

Location and assignment of all buttons of the Xiaomi remote TV

Standard remote from Xiaomi TV It's a minimalist design, but each button has a number of functions:

📺 Power management area and signal sources:

• 🔘 Power button: Turning the TV on/off. Long hold (5)+ (b) forcefully restarts the TV if it freezes.
• 📺 Source (Source/Input) — switching HDMI, USB, TV-In some models, double-pressing opens an extended menu of sources.
• 🔄 Home – returns to the main screen PatchWall (the shell of Xiaomi) or Android TV (model-wise).

🎵 Sound and channel control area:

• 🔊 Loudness (Volume) +/-) — Sound control. In the audio settings menu, holding any of these buttons opens the Quick Volume Control panel to the sources (HDMI, TV, Bluetooth).
• 📶 Channels (Channel) +/-) — In digital TV, double-tap on the channel. + Opens a list of selected channels.
• 🎤 Microphone (if any) – activation of the voice assistant (Google Assistant or XiaoAI in Chinese versions).

⚙️ Navigation and confirmation zone:

• ↕️ ↔️ Arrows — move through the menu. In some firmware, a quick double-click up opens the notification bar.
• ✔️ OK — Selecting a menu item: Holding this button in some models opens the context menu (for example, to add an application to the home screen).
• ↩️ Back: back a step. In a video player, double-tap returns to the file list.

🎬 Additional buttons (may not be present in the basic models):

• 🔍 Search – Opens the search bar in PatchWall or Google Play.
• 📺 Netflix/Prime Video – quick launch of streaming services (configured in the Settings menu) → DU remote → Quick buttons).
• 🎮 Game - switches TV to low latency game mode (available on models with low latency) HDMI 2.1).

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Attention: On remotes for Xiaomi TV The Stick and Mi Box Home button may work differently – it opens the Android menu TV, It's not PatchWall. It also doesn't have channel buttons. +/-).

How to connect and sync the remote with the TV

In most cases, the remote is already paired with the TV out of the box, but if you buy a spare remote, lose your old one, or after resetting the TV no longer responds to commands, you'll need to re-sync.

🔹 Method 1: Automatic connection (for Bluetooth remotes)

1. Turn on the TV with the power button on the body.
2. Press and hold the back buttons. + Home on the remote for 5 seconds until the indicator starts to blink.
3. Bring the remote to a distance of less than 10 cm to the TV (to the IR receiver or Bluetooth module).
4. Wait for the message on the remote screen connected.

🔹 Method 2: Manual synchronization (for IR remotes)

1. Go to the Settings menu → Devices → DU remote.
2. Select the remote interface.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen: usually click OK + Volume + simultaneously.

🔹 Method 3: Reset and reconnect (if the remote "glues")

1. Remove the batteries from the remote for 30 seconds.
2. On the TV, go to Settings. → System system → Reset → Reset the remote settings.
3. Insert the batteries back and pair again (see Method 1 or 2).

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Warning: If the TV stops responding to the remote after reset, check if Child Lock is activated, it blocks all buttons except Power and Volume. To disable: press and hold Menu (if any) + 1234 (standard) PIN).

Hidden functions and button combinations

Xiaomi remote TV It hides a few undocumented features that make it easier to manage:

🔹 Quickly switch between the latest sources → Source (double tap) – a cyclical transition between the last 3 sources used (e.g, HDMI1 → Netflix → TV).

🔹 Access to the Service Menu for power users! This combination opens up a service menu with image, sound and hardware settings:

On the TV off:


1.Push on the remote: Menu → 1 → 1 → 4 → 7




2. Hold on for 5 seconds.




3. Turn on the TV with the Power button

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Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can lead to a loss of warranty or unstable operation of the TV.

🔹 Resetting the sound settings to the factory

If after connecting the soundbar or headphones, the sound is lost or distorted:

Volume - → Mute → Volume +

🔹 Switching image modes (Standard/Cinema/Game) Settings → Picture → Picture mode is the standard way, but there's a quick way:

1. Press Menu (if any) or Home.
2. Hold on. ↑ (arrow up 5 seconds.
3. A quick mode selection menu will appear.

🔹 Activation of screensaver (to prevent screen burnout) Home → Settings → Display & Sound → Screen Saver, but you can turn it on faster: Back → Back → Menu (press consistently for 2 seconds).

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If you have a remote with lighting (models Mi) TV Q2 Pro and newer, triple-pressing any button activates it for 10 seconds!

Setting up the remote to your needs

You can reassign buttons, disable unnecessary features, and even add control to other devices (like an air conditioner or console).

🔧 Reassignment of hot buttons

1. Go to Settings. → Devices → DU remote → Tune buttons.
2. Select the button you want to reassign (e.g. Netflix).
3. Assign it a new action: launch the application, open a menu or macro (sequence of commands).

📱 Controlling a TV from a smartphone

If the original remote is lost or broken, you can use the smartphone:

1. Download the Mi Remote app (for Android) or Xiaomi TV Remote (for iOS).
2. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. In the app, select your TV model and follow the synchronization instructions.

🎮 Connecting the gamepad or keyboard Xiaomi TV Android TV supports the connection USB- and Bluetooth devices:

1. Go to Settings → Devices → Add an accessory.
2. Activate the pairing mode on the gamepad / keyboard.
3. Select the device from the list of found.

📺 Managing Other Devices (Smart Home)

Xiaomi remotes TV With an IR transmitter (models of 2022 and newer) can control other equipment:

1. Open the Settings. → Devices → DU remote → Management of other devices.
2. Select the type of device (air conditioner, fan, console).
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to set up commands.

📊 Compatibility table of Xiaomi consoles and models TV

Solving problems with the Xiaomi remote TV

If the remote stops working, brakes or behaves strangely, use this instruction:

🔋 Remote is not responding to pressing

• 🔋 Check the batteries: replace them with new ones (even if the old ones seem to work").
• 🔄 Reboot the TV: Remove the plug from the socket for 1 minute.
• 📶 Check the IR receiver: it should be clean (wipe with an alcohol napkin).
• 🔄 Reset the remote settings: Settings → Devices → DU remote → Drop it.

🎛️ The buttons are not working correctly (press one, trigger another)

• 🧹 Clear the contacts of the buttons: disassemble the remote and wipe the board with alcohol.
• 🔄 Reflash the remote: in the TV menu, select Update the remote firmware.
• 🔧 Check the button settings: they may have been reassigned (Settings) → DU remote → Tune buttons).

🔊 Voice assistant is not working

• 🎤 Check the microphone: blow into the microphone hole (should be a slight noise).
• 📶 Connect TV to Internet: Voice commands require cloud processing.
• 🔄 Reset the assistant settings: Settings → Devices → Voice control → Drop it.

📶 The remote does not connect via Bluetooth

• 🔄 Reboot Bluetooth TV module: Settings → Network and connectivity → Bluetooth → Off./On..
• 📱 Remove the remote from the list of associated devices and connect again.
• 🔄 Update TV firmware: Older versions may not support new remotes.

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Warning: If the remote has stopped working after the TV firmware update, try rolling back the firmware to the previous version. USB-storage device (file must be called) update.zip). Insert the flash drive into the TV and go to Settings → Update of the PO → Local Update.

Voice control and smart functions

Xiaomi remotes TV It's a microphone that supports voice control through Google Assistant (global versions) or XiaoAI (Chinese versions:

🎤 Activation of the voice assistant

• 🔊 Press and hold the Microphone (or Google Assistant) button) 1-2 A few seconds until the listening indicator appears.
• 🗣️ Say a command in Russian or English (for example, "Turn on Netflix" or "Current volume by 20%").
• 🛑 To cancel the command, say "Cancel" or press back.

📌 List of supported voice commands

• 📺 TV Control: "Switch on TV", "Switch to TV". HDMI 1," "Switch off in 30 minutes".
• 🎬 Content: "Find the Lord of the Rings" "Enable YouTube", "Show the weather for tomorrow".
• 🔊 Sound: "Set volume to 50%", "Switch on movie mode".
• 🏠 Smart home: Turn on the light in the living room (if connected devices Mi Home).

🔧 Setting up a voice assistant

1. Go to Settings. → Devices → Voice control.
2. Choose the language (Russian is not supported on all models).
3. Activate the Keyword Recognition option (e.g., OK, Google).
4. Set up a Google or Xiaomi account binding to sync your data.

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Attention: Voice assistant on Xiaomi TV requires an internet connection and can record your commands to improve the service.To disable data collection: Go to Settings → Confidentiality: Disable the option "Sending usage data" and "Voice analytics".

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1. speak more clearly and closer to the microphone (distance not more than 3 meters).

2 Use simple phrases (e.g., "Turn on Channel One" instead of "Show me Channel One").

3. switch to English (in some firmware, recognition in it works more stable).-->

Update of the firmware of the remote and TV

Regular firmware updates fix bugs, add new features and improve compatibility. Here's how to update your remote and TV:

🔄 Update of TV firmware

1. Connect your TV to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or cable).
2. Go to Settings. → Update of the PO → Check for updates.
3. If a new version is available, click Download and Install.
4. Wait until the end (TV will reboot automatically).

📶 Update of remote firmware

1. Make sure the remote is paired with the TV.
2. Go to Settings → Devices → Remote DU → Update of the remote firmware.
3. Confirm installation if the update is available.

📥 Manual update (if automatic does not work)

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Unpack the archive and rename the file to update.zip.
3. Copy it on. USB-storage device FAT32).
4. Insert the flash drive into the TV and go to Settings → Software Update → Local Update.

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Warning: If the TV turns off or freezes during the update, don't panic: Wait 10-15 Sometimes the process takes longer than the specified time, if the screen is black. 20 Take the plug out of the socket for a minute, wait. 1 If the TV doesn't turn on, call the service center, you may need to flash it over. USB-OTG.

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Update your firmware only through official sources. Using custom (unofficial) firmware can lead to loss of warranty and unstable TV performance.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi remote TV