Xiaomi Mi remote control TV A2: How to use, customize and solve problems

Remote control Xiaomi Mi TV A2 — It's not just a channel switching device, it's a full-fledged control center for your smart TV, and unlike standard remotes, it supports voice control, fast access to streaming services, and can even work as a gaming controller for Android. TV. However, many users face difficulties when first meeting: non-obvious button combinations, connection problems or broken features.

In this article, we'll go through all the nuances, from basic controls to hidden features, how to activate a voice assistant with a long press on the microphone, why the remote can suddenly turn off, and how to reassign buttons to your needs. And what if the TV doesn't respond to commands, even though the batteries in the remote are new? TV A2 (including versions with 43, 50, 55, 65 and 75 screens).

We deal with the buttons: what is responsible for

Mi remote control TV A2 It's a minimalist design, but there are many functions behind the exterior simplicity:

• 🔴 Power button – turn on / off TV. Long press (3 seconds) causes the menu to reboot or go to sleep mode.
• 🎤 Microphone – activation of the Google Assistant or Xiao voice assistant AI (Double taps reveal the story of voice commands.
• 📺 Home (Home) – Returns to the main screen Android TV. Retention shows list of recently opened apps.
• 🔍 Search – runs universal content search. Works with YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video and local files.
• ⚙️ Settings - quick access to the TV settings menu. Triple tap opens up advanced settings for developers.

Multimedia buttons (pause, rewind, volume) are particularly noteworthy, which duplicate functions on the screen, but have hidden combinations:

• 🔊 Loudness + + Volume – (simultaneously) – switches sound modes (Standard/Cinema/Music).
• ⏪ Rewind. + ⏩ Fast forward – activates Game Mode (reduces input delay for games).
• ⏸ Pause (holding 5 seconds) – forcibly closes the hung application.

It's important to understand that some buttons are context-sensitive, like the Back button on YouTube, and the main menu, it turns the app down, which can be confusing, so get used to checking how the TV reacts to the presses in different modes.

Connecting and synchronizing the remote with the TV

In most cases, the Mi remote TV A2 It's already paired with the TV when you first set it up, but if you buy a spare remote, reset the TV, or you have a connection error, you'll have to do the manual synchronization, and it takes less than a minute, but it requires you to follow the instructions exactly.

First, make sure that:

Batteries are inserted into the TV (if it is the first run)

The remote is located at a distance of no more than 1 meter from the TV

Nothing blocks the IR port (on the front of the TV)

The TV is connected to the network and is in standby mode (the indicator is lit in red)

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Now, follow the following steps:

1. Press and hold the Home buttons (Home) + Back on the remote for 10 seconds until the indicator on the remote starts to blink.
2. Hold the remote to the IR receiver of the TV (usually located to the right or bottom of the screen).
3. Press any button (such as Volume) +). If the synchronization is successful, the TV will turn on or emit an audible signal.

If the remote is not synchronized, try an alternative method via the TV menu:

1. Go to Settings → Devices → Remote DU.
2. Select Add Remote and follow the instructions on the screen.
3. When the request appears, press OK remote.

Once synchronized successfully, check all buttons. If some features (like voice search) don't work, you may need to update the remote's firmware, and that's what we'll find in the next section.

Update of the firmware of the remote and TV

Mi remote firmware TV A2 It updates automatically with the TV, but sometimes the process can freeze or miss a critical update:

• 🔇 The microphone for voice control is not working.
• 🔄 The buttons react with a delay or double press.
• 🔋 The remote discharges quickly (in less than a month).

To check and update the firmware:

1. Open Settings → System → Software Update.
2. Select Update the remote (optional if there are available updates).
3. Confirm the installation and wait until the end (the TV will restart).

If the automatic update does not work, you can use the manual method:

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Before manually updating, connect your TV to the network via an Ethernet cable, which will speed up file downloads and reduce the risk of errors.

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website (Mi section) TV A2).
2. Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to the flash drive (FAT32 format).
3. Put the flash drive in. USB-television-port.
4. Go to Settings. → System system → Local Update and Select a File.

After updating, the remote may require re-sync. If problems persist, try resetting the remote:

Press sequentially: Menu → 1 → 3 → 9 → OK


(codes may vary depending on the region)

Voice control: settings and commands

One of the key features of the Mi remote TV A2 — Google Assistant is activated by default, but in some regions (e.g. China) Xiao is used. AI. We will understand how to configure and use this function as efficiently as possible.

First, make sure that:

• 📶 TV connected to the Internet (voice commands are processed by the cloud service).
• 🎤 Microphone not silenced (some remotes have a physical switch).
• 🌐 The correct language is selected in the TV settings (Settings). → Language and input → Voice input).

Basic voice commands:

If the voice assistant does not respond:

1. Check if the microphone is on in the settings: Settings → Devices → DU remote → Voice control.
2. Restart the TV (sometimes the assistant "hangs" after prolonged use).
3. Update the firmware - in the old versions there were problems with recognizing the Russian language.

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Voice commands only work for applications that support Google Assistant, such as YouTube or Netflix, where you can search for content by voice, and in the Google Assistant. IVI or START — no.

For advanced users, you can reassign the microphone button to run another assistant (like Alice from Yandex) through third-party applications like Button Mapper.

Solving common remote control problems

Even the most reliable remote control can fail, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Warning: If the remote stopped working after falling or getting liquid, do not try to disassemble it - this can lead to a short circuit.

If the remote is fully functional, but the TV is not responding, the problem may be in the infrared receiver of the TV, and you can check it with the camera of the smartphone:

1. Point the remote to the phone’s camera and press any button.
2. If you see flickering (purple light) on the phone screen, the IR transmitter of the remote works.
3. If there is no flicker, the remote is faulty.

For temporary control of the TV without a remote, you can use:

• 📱 Mi Remote app (available for Android and iOS).
• 🖱 Mouse or keyboard connected via Bluetooth or USB.
• 🎮 Gamepad (e.g. Xbox or PlayStation) if Game Controller mode is enabled.

Hidden functions and life hacks

Mi remote control TV A2 It hides a few non-obvious features that can make it much easier to interact with your TV:

• 🔄 Quickly switch inputs: Hold the Source (Source) 3 Seconds – a list of all connected devices will appear (HDMI 1/2, USB, AV).
• 🎮 Gamepad mode: In games, click OK + Loudness + — Virtual joystick will appear on the screen (not work in all games).
• 🔇 Night mode: Triple pressing on Volume – activates the “Silent Sound” mode (reduces the volume of advertising).
• 📱 Screen menu: Press Menu + 1 – displays the quick settings panel (brightness, sound, network).

For customization lovers: you can reassign some buttons through ADB (Android Debug Bridge, for example, to have the Netflix button open YouTube:

1. Enable Developer Mode (Settings) → On TV. → Press 7 times on "Assembly Number").
2. Activate Debugging by USB in the developer menu.
3. Connect the TV to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global key_114_app com.google.android.youtube.tv (where key_114 — Netflix button code and com.google.android.youtube.tv is YouTube package).

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB You can disrupt your TV. Before you experiment, back up your settings through Settings. → System system → Backup.

Another life hack is using the remote to control other Xiaomi devices (such as an air conditioner or lamp).

1. Install the Mi Home app on your phone.
2. Add the TV and remote to the app.
3. In the remote settings, select Smart Home Management and Following Devices.

Alternative ways to control the TV

If the original remote is lost or broken, control the Mi TV A2 There are several alternative ways. Let's look at each of them:

• 📱 Mi Remote Mobile App: Download the app from Google Play or App Store. Select a TV model (Mi) TV A2) And follow the connection instructions. The app supports all the features of the original remote, including voice search.

To manage via Google Assistant or Alice (if configured on other devices):

1. Say, “OK Google, turn on the TV in the living room” (if the TV is connected to the same account).
2. Or: “Alice, switch to Netflix on TV” (you need to set up in the Yandex app).

If you prefer physical buttons, you can buy a universal remote (for example, Xiaomi Mi Universal Remote) and program it to Mi. TV A2. For that:

1. Insert the batteries into the universal remote.
2. Press and hold the Setup until the indicator flashes.
3. Enter the code for Xiaomi TV (usually 0125 or 0236).
4. Check the buttons.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Xiaomi Mi remote TV A2