Remote from the Xiaomi TV 32 inches: the full user guide

Remote control from Xiaomi TV 32 (Mi model TV 4A/4S/4C) It looks simple, but it hides a lot of useful features, and many owners use only basic buttons, without even knowing that they can use voice control, quickly access applications or customize gestures. Meanwhile, using the remote correctly can save time and make browsing more comfortable – from switching channels to managing a smart home via Mi Home.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the buttons on the remote (including hidden combinations), show you how to personalize it, and explain what to do if the remote doesn’t respond or malfunctions. Focus on Xiaomi’s signature features that competitors don’t have, such as integration with Google Assistant or smartphone control. If you’ve just bought a TV or have been using it for a long time, but want to unleash its potential, read on.

⚠️ Note: Some remote features depend on the firmware version of the TV. TV 32 released before 2022, update the software via Settings → On TV. → Update the system to access all of the features described.

Discussion of the buttons of the remote: what each icon means

Remote from Xiaomi TV 32 is minimalist, but each button has several functions. Let's take a look at the groups:

Main control buttons:

• 📺 Power: Turn the TV on/off. Holding 5 seconds reboots the TV when you're hanging.
• 🔙 Back – returns to the previous screen or closes the open menu.
• 🏠 Home – opens the main screen PatchWall (branded shell Xiaomi).
• 🔍 Search – runs voice search (works with Google Assistant or Alice depending on the region).

Navigation and media buttons:

• ↕️⬅️➡️ Navigation ring -- cursor control, menu selection. Quick double-click up/down scrolls through lists.
• 🔘 OK — Confirmation of choice: Retention opens the context menu (e.g. for YouTube videos).
• ▶️|| Play/Pause — application-based reproduction.
• 🔊 Volume +/- — Volume control. Holding off completely turns off the sound.

💡 Hidden function: Home combination + Back (hold 3 seconds) takes a screenshot of the screen. Photo is saved to Settings → Warehouse → Screenshots.

⚠️ Attention: On the remotes for Mi models TV 4C (Budget series) may not have a Search button, in which case voice search is available via the Google Assistant button on the screen or smartphone.

Hot keys and secret combinations

Xiaomi remote TV 32 supports hidden commands that speed up your TV:

🔹 Pro-chip: Press Menu → 9 → 6 → 3 (alternately) to open the engineering menu, where you can test the display, the speakers and check the iron status!

⚠️ Attention: Menu combination + 0 on some firmware includes a mode for the visually impaired (large font, high contrast). To return the normal mode, repeat the combination or restart the TV.

Customization of the remote for yourself: personalization of buttons

Unlike other brands, Xiaomi allows you to reassign buttons and create quick commands. Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Reassign buttons

1. Go to Settings → Devices → Remote DU.
2. Select the button setting.
3. Click on the button you want to change (such as Netflix).
4. Select a new action from the list (such as launching Prime Video or opening a new one). HDMI1).

Step 2: Creating macros (command sequences)

• 🎛️ In the same menu, select Quick Commands.
• Click Add a command and record a sequence of taps (e.g. Home) → Netflix → Play).
• Assign a macro a name (e.g., “Watch Netflix”).
• Now one button will perform the entire chain of actions!

Change the effect of the buttons Netflix/Prime Video/YouTube|Set up a double tap to launch the application|Create a macro to turn on your favorite channel|Disable unnecessary buttons (such as advertising)|Assign a button to quickly access the sound settings-->

💡 If you use Kodi frequently or IPTV-Player, set it to launch on the Prime Video button (if you do not use the service.

Voice control: how to set up and use

Xiaomi remote TV 32 supports voice input via Google Assistant or Alice (depending on the firmware region) to activate the feature:

Step 1: Set up the microphone

• 🎤 Make sure the remote is equipped with a microphone (there should be a perforation on the back side).
• Go to Settings. → Voice search.
• Select a language and confirm access to the microphone.

Step 2: Examples of voice commands

• 🔍 "Turn on Netflix – Launches the app.
• 📺 "Show the first channel - switch to the channel.
• 🔊 "Increase volume by 20%" - adjust the sound.
• 🌡️ "What is the weather tomorrow? – the forecast shows (requires an Internet connection).

⚠️ Attention: If voice search is not working, check: Internet connection (voice commands are handled by the cloud service). → Privacy: Update of remote firmware (via Settings) → Devices → DU remote → Update).

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If voice search is triggered by accident, turn it off by holding the Search button until the remote vibrates. Repeat the action to turn it back on.

Control of TV without remote control: alternative methods

If the remote is lost, broken or discharged, Xiaomi TV 32 can be controlled in other ways:

1. Mi Remote appendix (Android/iOS)

• 📱 Download the app from Google Play or App Store.
• Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV.
• Choose the Mi model TV 32 and follow the instructions on the screen.
• 🔹 Plus: The app has a virtual remote with all buttons, including voice search.

2. Manage via Google Home or Alice

• 🏠 Connect your TV to your Google or Yandex account.
• Tell your voice assistant, “Put Xiaomi on.” TV" Or "Put it on hold".
• 🔹 Disadvantages: Not all models support full control (e.g. channel switching).

3. buttons on the TV body

• 🔘 On the back (usually under the logo) there is a touch button. Power/OK.
• 🔽 Pressing holds the power menu, short – confirms the choice.
• 🔹 Secret: Three short taps in a row open up a diagnostic service menu.

Problem Solving: The remote does not work or is glitzy

If Xiaomi's remote TV 32 stopped responding, check the following:

1. Battery check

• 🔋 Remove the batteries and insert back (the contacts are sometimes oxidized).
• Replace the batteries with new ones (even if the old ones seem to work).
• 🔹 Tip: Use Duracell or Energizer alkaline batteries – they last longer.

2. Resetting the remote connection

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Devices → DU remote → Reset the remote.
• Click Confirm and wait for the process to be completed (the TV will restart).
• After rebooting, press any button on the remote to re-synchronize.

3. IR port inspection

• 📸 Make sure there are no obstacles in front of the TV (glass, mirrors, direct sunlight interfere with the signal).
• Check the IR port on the remote: point it to the smartphone camera and press a button. If you see purple light, the port works.

⚠️ Warning: If the remote has fallen into water or been exposed to moisture: Remove the batteries immediately. Dry the remote in rice or silica gel for 24 hours. Don't use a hair dryer - it may damage electronic components. After drying, check the work. If it doesn't work, you need a replacement.

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If the remote is only working at close range (less than 2 meters), the problem is with discharged batteries or a contaminated IR port.

Compatibility with other devices: what can be connected

Xiaomi remote TV 32 can control not only the TV, but also other equipment through an infrared port or Bluetooth:

1. Control of the sound panel or soundbar

• 🔊 Connect the soundbar through HDMI ARC Bluetooth.
• In the settings of the TV, select Settings → Sound. → Controlling sound through HDMI.
• Now the volume buttons on the remote will adjust the soundbar.

2. Control of the smart home

• 🏡 Connect the TV to Mi Home and add devices (lamps, sockets, air conditioners).
• Use voice commands via the remote: "Switch on the light in the hall."
• 🔹 Restriction: Works only with Xiaomi devices or Mi Home-enabled devices.

3. Game consoles and consoles

• 🎮 Connect Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch via HDMI.
• In some games, the remote can be used as a gamepad (for example, in emulators).
• 🔹 Advice: For full-fledged gaming, it is better to use Bluetooth gamepad.

⚠️ Note: If you are connecting to Apple TV fire TV Stick, Xiaomi remote won't be able to control their interface.Use original remotes from devices.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions