How to Change Color to Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to All Devices (2026)

Xiaomi devices — whether Redmi/POCO smartphones, Mi TVs or Mi Band fitness bracelets — offer a lot of options for customizing color reproduction. However, it’s not always clear where these options are hidden, especially if you’re first exposed to the MIUI or Google TV ecosystem on the brand’s TVs. In this article, we’ll look at all possible scenarios, from basic color change to deep screen calibration using hidden menus.

It's important to understand that the algorithm of actions depends on the type of device. For example, on smartphones, color settings often boil down to a choice between Standard, Saturated and Splendid for the eyes, while on Xiaomi TVs, professional tools are available like white calibration or gamma curve correction, and Mi Band owners will have to content themselves with changing color themes through the Mi Fitness app.

If you're looking for a way to make your picture juicier, to remove the yellowness of the screen, or just experimenting with the look of the interface, here's a step-by-step guide for each case, and we'll also look at typical problems (such as why colors became dull after updating) and how to solve them without going to the service center.

1. How to change the color profile on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI)

On smartphones running MIUI (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13, etc.), color reproduction is set through the Screen menu.

Open Settings → Screen → Color Mode. Here you will have three main options:

• 🔄 Standard – balance between saturation and naturalness (recommended for most tasks).
• 🌈 Saturated – enhanced colors, suitable for viewing multimedia, but can distort shades.
• 👁️ Sparing for the eyes – reduces the blue component, is useful for reading in the dark.

Some flagship models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra) have an optional Movie mode that emulates the color profile of the DCIP3 standard used in the film industry. If this item is missing, check for system updates - it may have appeared in the latest versions of MIUI 14/15.

⚠️ Note: On budget models (e.g. Redmi) A2 or POCO M5) Color mode can be hidden, in which case try updating the firmware or use the Screen Balance app from the Mi App Store.

2. Deep screen calibration on smartphones (hidden settings)

For users who don't have enough standard modes, MIUI has hidden calibration tools to activate them:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5 times on the MIUI version until you become a developer!
3. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional → for developers.
4. Find the option Color Mode (Extended) or Screen Calibration.

In the extended menu, you can manually configure:

• 🎨 Color temperature (from cold to warm, step) 100K).
• 📊 Gamma curve (affects contrast of dark areas).
• 🔍 Saturation (0% to 150%).

⚠️ Warning: Inept calibration can cause color distortion in photos and videos.If you're unsure of the settings, reset them to factory by clicking Reset flowers in the same menu.

Make sure the screen brightness is set to 50-70%|Use a neutral image for the test (e.g., a gray gradient)|Write down factory settings before changes|Check calibration in different lighting conditions-->

3. Color customization on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV)

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A series, Mi TV Q, Mi TV P1, etc.) run on the basis of Google TV or PatchWall, where color setting is implemented much more flexible than on smartphones. The main parameters are in the Settings menu → Display and sound → Picture.

Here are the key options available on most models:

For professional calibration, go to Settings → Display and Sound → Picture → Additional.

• 🎛️ 6-axis color setting (separately for red, green, blue, etc.).
• 📏 Gamma curve correction (useful for dark scenes in movies).
• 🔄 Regime. HDR (Turn on if your TV supports Dolby Vision or HDR10+).

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If the color on the TV looks unnatural after adjusting, try calibrating the screen with the Lagom LCD test image.

4. Change the color theme in MIUI (interface design)

If you're interested in not so much color reproduction as system interface design, MIUI has separate settings for this. Go to Settings → Theme (or open the Theme app).

• 🖌️ Apply ready-made themes (including dark mode).
• 🎨 Change the color of accent elements (buttons, sliders, etc.).
• 📱 Customize wallpapers and icons to the style of Super Wallpapers (on flagships).

For deep customization, download the MIUI Color Changer app (available from the Mi App Store).

• Change the color of the notification panels.
• Adjust the shades of system dialog windows.
• Assign unique colors to each application.

⚠️ Note: Some themes from the Mi App Store may contain ads or collect data. Check reviews and theme ratings before installing.

5.Tune colors on Mi Band fitness bracelets

Owners of the Mi Band 7/8 or Xiaomi Smart Band Pro can change color schemes through the official Mi Fitness app (formerly Mi Fit).

1. Open the app and connect to the bracelet.
2. Go to the Device Profile section → Screen.
3. Select the Color theme or the Dial Style.
4. Scroll through the available options and apply the one you like.

On the Mi Band 8 and later, dynamic dials are available that automatically adjust colors to the time of day or activity.

1. In the Mi Fitness app, go to Dials → Recommended.
2. Find dials marked Dynamic or Adaptive.
3. Download and apply the selected option.

Xiaomi bracelets cannot be manually configured RGB-screen settings -- all changes are made through preset themes. If you want unique colors, look for custom dials on forums like this. XDA Developers, but note that their installation requires unlocking the bootloader and may void the warranty.

6. Solving color issues on Xiaomi devices

Sometimes, after updating the firmware or changing the settings, the colors on the screen start to appear incorrectly.

If the problem persists after all the manipulations, try:

• 🔄 Restart the device in safe mode (hold the power button) → Safe regime).
• 📱 Reset the screen settings to factory (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the screen settings).
• 🔧 Update the firmware to the latest version (check in Settings) → Updating the system).

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If the color distortion appeared after a physical impact (hit, fall), most likely, the matrix or plume is damaged, in which case the software methods will not help - you need to replace the screen.

7. Additional calibration tools (for advanced users)

For those who want to achieve perfect color reproduction, there are third-party tools and hardware solutions:

• 📱 Screen Balance app – allows you to fine-tune the balance RGB on Xiaomi smartphones without root rights.

For owners of Xiaomi TVs with support for Dolby Vision, it is recommended to use a built-in calibrator:

1. Go to Settings → Display and Sound → Picture → Dolby Vision Mode.
2. Choose Dark or Bright depending on the lighting in the room.
3. Activate the Automatic Optimization option if available.

If you use your TV as a PC monitor, install an RGB Full profile for the HDMI port in your graphics card drivers (NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Adrenalin).

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