Remote control from Xiaomi TV 50 inches (models of the Mi) TV 50, Redmi Smart TV X50 And similarly, it's not just a channel switching device, but it's a minimalist design that has dozens of features that 90 percent of users don't even know they have. From basic volume control to hidden combinations to reset settings or activate game mode, the remote can be your main assistant when working with your TV.
In this article, we will analyze each button in detail, explain how to configure the remote for yourself, eliminate typical problems (such as broken keys or synchronization), and also reveal exclusive chips that Xiaomi does not advertise in the official documentation. For example, did you know that with the remote you can control Xiaomi smart lamps or quickly switch between the two? HDMI-menu-free?
Whether you've unpacked the TV or you've been using it for years, there's something new here, and let's start with the basics and gradually get to the advanced tricks that will save you time.
Discussion of the buttons of the remote: what each key means
Xiaomi remote TV The 50' usually comes in two variations: the standard (with 12-15 buttons) and the extended (with a touchpad and a microphone for voice control:
- 🔴 Power: Turning the TV on/off. Holding more than 5 seconds forcibly restarts the system (useful when getting stuck).
- 📺 Source (Source/Input): cycling HDMI, AV, TV-Double-press opens up a full list of sources.
- 🔊 Loudness (Volume) ±): Sound control. Volume retention in the volume settings menu + drops sound to 50%.
- 🔇 No sound (Mute): Turns off the sound. Repressing the previous volume level.
- 📶 Home: PatchWall main menu (Xiaomi shell) Holding opens up list of recently used apps.
- ⬅️⬆️⬇️➡️ Navigation (D-pad): Control on the menu. Quick double press ➡️ The player is fast forward for 10 seconds.
- 🖱️ OK/Confirmation: Select a menu item. In some applications (e.g. YouTube), retention opens the context menu.
- ⏪ Back: Return to the previous screen. The browser works as a “back” in the history of pages.
- 🔍 Search: activate voice search (if supported) or text input. PatchWall searches by movie, channel, app names.
- 🎮 Game mode: includes low latency (good for consoles) and only activates when connected HDMI-device.
- 📱 Mi Remote (if any): a button to control other Xiaomi devices (lamps, robot vacuum cleaners) via the IR port.
Note: on the remotes Xiaomi TV 50″ 2022–2026 year-button Netflix/Prime Video can be programmable. It can be reassigned to run any application through the remote settings.
How to sync the remote with the TV
If the remote control has stopped responding to commands or you have bought a new one (such as Xiaomi Mi Remote Controller 2), it needs to be synchronized with the TV.
- Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the TV (maximum distance is 8 meters).
- On the TV, go to Settings → Devices → Remote → Add remote.
- Press and hold the Home buttons. + OK on the remote for 5 seconds until the indicator starts to flash.
- Follow the instructions on the TV screen. The system will automatically determine the model of the remote.
If the synchronization fails:
- 🔋 Check the batteries (even if the indicator is on, they may be discharged).
- 📶 Make sure the TV’s IR port is not covered with a decorative panel or sticker.
- 🔄 Reboot the TV by disconnecting it from the network for 30 seconds.
What to do if the remote is not synchronized?
⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi remotes (e.g., from the Mi kit) TV Q1E) They use Bluetooth instead of IR, and they sync automatically when you turn on the TV for the first time. If you lose the connection, delete the remote in your Bluetooth settings and reconnect.
Hot keys and hidden combinations
Xiaomi has programmed a few undocumented combinations into the remote that speed up the TV experience.
| Button combination | Action. | When you need it. |
|---|---|---|
| Home + Volume − | Screenshot of the screen (save to Settings) → Warehouse → Screenshots) | You need to save footage from the movie or settings |
| Menu + 1 + 1 + 4 + 7 | Opens the engineering menu (for diagnostics) | Checking the matrix for broken pixels or a sound test |
| Back + Volume + (hold on) | Forced resetting of sound settings | If the sound is distorted or lost after the update |
| Source (double press) | Quickly switch to the last used HDMI-port | Convenient for gamers with a prefix |
The combination for the engineering menu is particularly useful.
- 🔧 Check the time of the TV (System Info) → Uptime).
- 🎨 Calibrate the colors of the matrix (Section Picture Tuning).
- 🔊 Test the speakers at different frequencies.
⚠️ Warning: Do not change the settings in the engineering menu if you do not understand their meaning! Incorrect settings can lead to loss of warranty or malfunction of the TV.
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If you often have to switch between HDMI-ports (for example, between the console and the set-top box), assign each port a separate button through Settings → Devices → Management HDMI. You can switch with one click without the Source menu.
Smart home management via remote control
Xiaomi’s latest remotes (starting in 2021) can serve as universal control centers for the Mi Home ecosystem.
- Make sure that your TV and smart devices (light bulbs, sockets, robot vacuum cleaners) are connected to the same Mi Account.
- Open the Mi Home app on your TV (if not, install it from the App Store).
- In the remote settings, activate the option to Manage a smart home.
- Assign devices to buttons (e.g. Volume) + — light up the lamp, Volume − — switch off).
Example of use:
- 💡 Double press Mute turns on/off Xiaomi Yeelight in the living room.
- 🤖 Back Holding Launches Cleaning of Mi Robot Vacuum Robot.
- 🔌 Button 1 controls the smart socket Aqara (on/off kettle).
Limitations:
- ❌ It only works with devices that support MiOT (not all third-party gadgets are compatible).
- ❌ Maximum number of attached devices – 5.
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Solving remote control problems
If Xiaomi's remote TV 50's stopped working or is acting strangely, use this manual:
The remote doesn't respond at all.
- 🔋 Replace the batteries with new ones (even if the old ones “seem to work”).
- 📱 Check the infrared port of the TV: point the smartphone camera at the remote and press any button - if the phone screen shows blinking (in the infrared spectrum), the remote is serviceable.
- 🔄 Reset the remote settings (hold the Power) + Volume + 10 seconds).
The buttons work once in a while.
- 🧹 Clean the contacts of the buttons with alcohol (possibly dirt got under them).
- 🔧 Update the TV firmware: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
- 📡 Reconnect the remote (see the section "Synchronization»).
The remote controls the TV, but with a delay
- 📶 Make sure there are no sources of IR interference between the remote and the TV (such as other remotes or other remotes). LED-lamp).
- 🔋 Check the battery charge level (even if new, it may be low-quality).
- 🔄 Reboot the TV by disconnecting it from the network for 1 minute.
If nothing's worked, the IR receiver may have malfunctioned.
- Connect the mouse or keyboard to Bluetooth/USB And control the TV.
- Use the Mi Remote app on your smartphone as a temporary replacement.
- Contact the service center (if the TV is guaranteed).
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If the remote is only running at close range (less than 2 meters), the problem is most likely in the batteries or the IR transmitter of the remote, replacing the batteries solves the problem in 80% of cases.
Personalization of the remote: how to set up for yourself
Xiaomi allows you to customize some of the remote's features. Here's what you can change:
Reassignment of buttons
In models with programmable keys (such as Netflix or Prime Video):
- Go to Settings. → Devices → DU remote → Tune buttons.
- Select the button you want to reassign.
- Assign her action: launch the application, switch to HDMI-port, mode activation, etc.
Lighting adjustment
On backlit remotes (such as Mi Remote Controller 2):
- 🌓 Turn on/off the lighting in the remote settings → Illumination.
- 🕒 Set the automatic shutdown time (from 5 to 30 seconds of inactivity).
Voice control
If your remote supports voice input (there is a button) 🎤):
- 🗣️ Activate the function in Settings → Voice assistant.
- 🌍 Select the language (Russian, English, Chinese available).
- 🔍 Examples of commands: "Turn on Netflix", "Change volume by 20", "Find comedies 2023».
Please note: Voice search only works when connected to the internet and can record your requests to improve the service (this is stated in the privacy policy of Xiaomi).