Remote from the TV Xiaomi 55: full instructions for use with life hacks

Xiaomi Mi series TVs TV 55 (including Mi models) TV 55 Pro, Mi TV 55S mi TV Q1E) They have minimalist remote controls that seem simple at first glance, but behind the concise design, there are dozens of features, from basic channel switching to voice control and quick access to streaming services. If you just bought a TV or want to understand the capabilities of the remote more deeply, this article will help.

We will not only analyze the obvious buttons like volume control, but also hidden combinations, setting up the voice assistant, synchronization with other Xiaomi devices (for example, smartphones or smart lamps), as well as solutions to typical problems – from broken buttons to resetting settings. Special attention will be paid to the unique function of "One-Touch". NFC" in the latest versions of the remotes, which allows you to instantly connect your smartphone to the TV without passwords.

Important: the instruction is relevant for all Xiaomi remotes TV 55 (including illuminated models, NFC It's also a microphone, but some features may vary depending on the year of release and the region of the firmware. If your remote looks different, check its version in the Settings section. → On TV. → Accessories.

We’re talking about the buttons: what each icon means

Xiaomi remote TV 55 typically contains 12 to 18 buttons, but their purpose is not always intuitive. Here's a transcript of all the elements (top down, left to right):

• 🔊 Power button: Turn on/off the TV, 5 seconds of retention forcefully restarts the system.
• 📺 Home - returns PatchWall (Xiaomi shell) to the home screen. Double tap opens the list of recent apps.
• 🔍 Search – activates voice search (if there is a microphone) or text input to search for content.
• 📱 NFC (Only in new models – allows you to touch your smartphone for instant transfer of content to the screen.
• ⚙️ Settings – Quick access to the TV settings menu.
• 🔄 Back – returns to the previous screen (analogue of the “Back” button on Android).

The central part of the remote is responsible for navigation:

• ↕️☜☞ Arrows -- move through the menu. View mode. TV Left/right switch channels, up/down - adjust volume.
• 🖱️ OK (center button) - confirmation of choice. Double tap in some applications includes full screen mode.
• 📛 Menu – Calls the context menu in apps (e.g., season selection on Netflix).

The bottom row is multimedia buttons:

• 🎵 Music – Quick launch of the Mi Music app or the latest audio player.
• 🎬 Movies – Opens the Movies section in PatchWall or the latest video app.
• 📺 TV — switches to the TV (if the antenna is connected).
• 🔘 Voice Assistant (microphone) – activates Google Assistant or XiaoAI (in Chinese versions).

Important: in remotes without a microphone, the voice assistant button may not be available, and in models for Europe, Google Assistant is used instead of XiaoAI. To check the remote version, look under the battery compartment cover - there is a model (for example, the model is indicated there, RMT-012 or RMT-025).

Basic Features: How to Include, Switch and Configure

Even if you’ve never used a smart TV, master the basic features of the Xiaomi remote TV 55 simple. Here are the step-by-step steps for the most demanded tasks:

Switching on and off

To turn on the TV, press the power button (🔊) Once on, it may take up to 30 seconds to boot the system after you first connect to the network:

1. Check if the power cable is connected to the outlet.
2. Make sure the indicator on the front of the TV is on red (standby mode). If the indicator is out, there is a power problem.
3. Press and hold the power button on the remote for 10 seconds – this will reset temporary errors.

Switching between signal sources

Xiaomi 55 TV automatically detects connected devices (consoles, game consoles, USB-drives, but sometimes you have to switch manually:

1. Press the Home button (📺).
2. Go to Sources (or Devices in the new PatchWall versions).
3. Select the right port: HDMI 1/2/3, USB, AV or TV (antenna).

Tip: To quickly switch between the last two sources, double-click the Home button.

Volume and brightness adjustment

Volume buttons (🔊↑/↓) Xiaomi's remote is nonlinear, the first 5 taps increase the sound by 1-2 divisions, then the step gets bigger:

• Press the button. 🔊↓ — The sound will decrease smoothly as long as you hold it.
• Settings menu → Activate the option Nonlinear adjustment to avoid sudden jumps.

Screen brightness is adjusted only through the menu: Settings → Display. → Brightness. In some models (e.g. Mi) TV Q1E) Avtobrightness function is available, which adapts to the lighting in the room.

Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly (polarity!)

Check the visibility of the IR transmitter (no obstacles between the remote and TV)

Press the Home button – the main screen should open.

Switch the channels arrows ←→ (if the antenna is connected)

Activate voice search (if you have a microphone)

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Voice control: how to set up and use

Xiaomi remotes TV 55 with microphone (marked by button) 🎤) Support voice control via Google Assistant or XiaoAI (in Chinese versions:

• 🔍 Search for movies, TV shows or videos on YouTube by voice command.
• 📺 Switch channels or open apps (such as Open Netflix").
• 🌡️ Manage Xiaomi smart devices (lamps, sockets) through the TV.
• ⏱️ Set timers or alarm clocks.

To activate the voice assistant:

1. Press and hold the microphone button (🎤) remote.
2. After the beep, say a command, such as "Put on the cartoons on YouTube" or "Current to 50".
3. To cancel the command, say "Cancel" or press any button on the remote.

Setting up the voice assistant:

1. Go to Settings → Smart functions → Voice assistant.
2. Choose a language (Russian, English, Chinese, etc. are available).
3. Activate the Recognition option without holding the button so that the assistant responds to the word “Hi, Google” (internet connection required).
4. In the Smart Home section, connect your Mi Home account to manage other Xiaomi devices.

Typical voice control problems and their solutions:

Lifehack: If voice search doesn't find the right movie, try to refine the query. For example, instead of "Show comedies," say "Find 2020 comedies rated above 7 on Movie Search." The assistant uses IMDb and Movie Search data for more accurate results.

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If the voice assistant is often activated by accident (for example, from sounds from a TV), turn off the "Recognition without holding a button" function in the settings.

Hidden remote functions: what Xiaomi can do TV 55

Xiaomi remote TV 55 hides a few non-obvious features that are not mentioned in the official manual:

1. Quick switching between applications

Double press of the Home button (📺) Opens the list of the latest running applications - analog Alt+Tab on your computer. This is handy if you switch frequently between YouTube, Netflix and terrestrial TV.

2. Child-friendly regime

Press the Settings button (⚙️) 3 seconds, you can open the parental control menu:

• 🔒 Install PIN-code to restrict access to settings.
• 👶 Enable child mode with filtering content by age.
• ⏱️ Set up a viewing timer (for example, no more than 2 hours per day).

3. Screenshots of the screen

Take a screenshot on Xiaomi TV 55 is possible without a remote, through a smartphone with the Mi Remote app, but if you want to save the image directly from the remote:

1. Press and hold the Home buttons (📺) + Back up (🔄) simultaneously.
2. Hold for 2 seconds until you hear the sound of the camera shutter.
3. Screenshot will be saved in the folder Pictures/Screenshots on the internal TV drive.

4. NFC-smartphone-connection

In the remotes with support NFC (for example, RMT-025) You can instantly transfer content from your smartphone to your TV:

1. Activate. NFC on a smartphone (Android with version 8.0)+).
2. Open the video or photo you want to broadcast.
3. Bring the smartphone to NFC-tag on the remote (usually at the top of the).
4. Confirm the connection on the phone screen.

Important: the feature only works with Xiaomi, Redmi or smartphones POCO base MIUI 12 and newer. NFC-connection is not supported.

5. Resetting the remote to factory settings

If the remote starts to glitches (does not respond to pressing, spontaneously switches channels), it can be reset:

1. Remove the batteries.
2. Press and hold the Home button (📺) 10 seconds.
3. Put the batteries back in.
4. Press any button – the remote must sync with the TV automatically.

Problem Solving: The remote is not working or is not working properly

If Xiaomi's remote TV 55 stopped responding to presses, first check the obvious:

⚠️ Attention: 80 percent of the time, the problem is with dead batteries. Even if the remote monitor is on, the voltage may not be enough to work properly. Try replacing the batteries with new ones (Duracell or Energizer are recommended).

Diagnosis of malfunctions:

How to reprogram the remote:

1. Open the Settings. → Remote and accessories → Reprogram the remote.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen: press and hold the Home buttons. + Back 5 seconds.
3. After the beep, the remote will be reset and ready to be re-tuned.

Alternative management options:

• 📱 Mi Remote app – download it to your smartphone (Android or iOS) and connect to your TV via Wi-Fi.
• 🖱️ Mouse or keyboard over Bluetooth – connect via Settings → Devices → Add an accessory.
• 🎮 Gaming controller – some models (e.g. Xiaomi Game Controller) support TV control.

⚠️ Warning: If the remote is still out of order after the battery is replaced, check the polarity of the batteries. Incorrectly inserted batteries can damage the remote controller "+" and "–".

Update of the remote firmware: why and how to do

Xiaomi remote firmware TV 55 automatically updates with the TV, but sometimes manual updates are required — for example, if new features (support for additional languages for voice assistant) or bugs are fixed:

Check the current version of the firmware

To find out the remote firmware version:

1. Go to Settings. → On TV. → Accessories.
2. Select your remote from the list (usually one – Xiaomi Remote Control).
3. The software version will indicate the current firmware (for example, v1.4.7).

Automatic update

If a new version is available, the TV will offer to update the remote automatically:

1. Connect your TV to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or cable).
2. Go to Settings. → Update of the PO → Update accessories.
3. Select the remote from the list and confirm the update.
4. Do not press buttons on the remote during the process (takes 2-5 minutes).

Manual update via USB

If the automatic update does not work, you can download the firmware manually:

1. Download the latest firmware version for your remote model from the official Xiaomi website (support section).
2. Unpack the archive and copy the file remote_update.bin flash drive (format) FAT32).
3. Put the flash drive in. USB-television-port.
4. Go to Settings. → Update of the PO → Update with USB and select the file.

What gives the firmware update remote:

• 🆕 Support for new languages for voice assistant.
• 🛠 Bug fixes (for example, spontaneous button presses).
• 🔄 Optimizing energy consumption (batteries hold their charge longer).
• 🎮 Adding support for new games and apps.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the process of updating the remote, this can cause it to fail. If the TV freezes during the upgrade, do not turn it off the outlet. Wait 10 minutes - usually the system restores automatically.

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Updating the firmware remote improves the stability of the work and adds new features, but it is worth it only if there are problems or if you are sure that the version is compatible with your TV model.

Synchronize the remote with other Xiaomi devices

One of the key benefits of the Xiaomi ecosystem is that you can control multiple devices from a single remote, for example:

• 💡 Turn on/off Yeelight smart bulbs directly from the TV remote.
• 🔌 Manage Mi Smart Plug sockets (e.g., turn off the kettle after watching a movie).
• 🎶 Switching music to Mi Home Speaker.

How to connect smart devices to the remote:

1. Make sure all devices are connected to one Mi Home account.
2. Open on the TV settings → Smart home. → Add the device.
3. Select a device from the list (e.g. Yeelight) LED) And follow the instructions on the screen.
4. After synchronization, the device will appear in the Smart Home menu on the remote (access by the Home button). → Smart home).

Voice control:

If you have a remote control with a microphone, you can control smart devices with your voice.

• "Switch on the lamp in the living room."
• "Set the air conditioner temperature at 22 degrees."
• "Switch off all the sockets."

Automation scenarios:

In the Mi Home app, you can create scripts on your smartphone that will be run from the remote, for example:

• 🎬 "Cinema: Turns off the lights, turns on the TV and launches Netflix.
• 😴 "Good night: Turns off the TV, lights and sockets.
• 🏠 "Home No One: Simulates presence by accidentally turning on lights and TV.

To activate the script from the remote:

1. Press the Home button (📺).
2. Go to the Smart Home section → Scripts.
3. Select the desired scenario and confirm the launch.

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If smart devices don’t respond to commands from the remote, check their Internet connection. All Xiaomi gadgets should be on the same Wi-Fi network with the TV.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions