How to change management on Xiaomi: 5 ways for TVs and smartphones

Changing the direction of control on Xiaomi devices is a frequent need when changing the interface language, connecting a gamepad or adapting equipment to a left-handed person. TV This affects the navigation of the menu from the remote, and on smartphones. Redmi/POCO — on the gestures and arrangement of elements in MIUI. V 80% In some cases, the problem is solved through system settings, but some models (especially old or custom firmware) require workarounds.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change control, from standard options on the menu to hidden commands for developers.Based on the official documentation of Xiaomi 2023-2026 and tests on devices with MIUI 14/15 and Google TV (for TVs).If you encounter a bug after the update or want to reassign buttons on the remote, here you will find a solution.

1. Change of direction of control on Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV)

On Xiaomi Mi TVs (A2, P1, Q2, etc.), the navigation direction on the menu is tied to the system language. When changing from Chinese to Russian or English, the logic of moving the cursor can break, and this can be corrected in two ways:

• 🔄 Resetting remote settings: Press the Menu buttons + Home for 10 seconds until the light flashes twice, which will bring back factory control settings.
• 🌐 Manual setting in the service menu: Go to Settings → The device → Special facilities → Navigation direction (not available on all models).
• 📱 Mi Remote app: The mobile TV control app has the option to “Invert the axes” in the remote settings.

On Google TVs (such as Mi TV Q1 2026), the direction of control depends on the firmware. If the cursor moves backwards after the update, try:

1. Turn off the TV for 1 minute (full reboot).
2. Delete the cache of the Android TV Launcher app in the application settings.
3. Reset your Google Assistant settings (sometimes conflicting with navigation).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs 2018-2020 release (for example, Mi) TV 4S) Changing the direction of control through the menu can cause all audio settings to reset. EQ Balans.

2. Change gestures and controls on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI)

On smartphones Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi with the shell MIUI direction of control is tied to:

• 👆 Navigation gestures (up/down swipes to return to the main screen).
• 🔄 Location of the notification panel (left or right for left-handed people).
• 🎮 Gamepad and external controllers (reassign buttons in games).

To change the direction of the gestures:

1. Open Settings → Display → Additional → Full-screen gestures.
2. Choose a gesture style: MIUI (standard) or Android (swipe from the edge).
3. Activate the option “Invert Swipes” (not available on all devices).

For left-handers, it is useful to reconfigure the notification panel:

Settings → Special features → One hand → Enable and select side (left/right)

Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)

Backup settings (Settings → Additional → Backup)

Disable VPN (may block access to system settings)

Charge your phone at least 50%

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3. Reassign buttons on Xiaomi remotes

If the buttons on the Xiaomi Mi Remote remote are running backwards (for example, Volume+ reduces volume), the problem may be:

• 📦 Incorrect firmware remote (relevant for clones and non-original devices).
• 🔄 Conflict with TV (for example, the remote from Mi) TV 4A used TV Q1).
• 🛠️ Mechanical wear (oxidation of contacts or damage to the chip).

Decisions:

1. Reflash the remote via the Mi Home app (section "Devices → Remotes → Software Update").
2. Reset the connection with the TV: pinch Menu + OK for 5 seconds, then re-couple.
3. Use an alternative remote (e.g. Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Remote with Bluetooth support).

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi remotes with infrared control (IR) They don't support software reassignment, and the only way out is to buy a universal remote (e.g. BroadLink). RM4 Pro) with customizable.

4. Change of control in games and gamepads

On Xiaomi smartphones with Game Turbo support (for example, Black Shark 5 or POCO F5), you can reassign the buttons of the gamepad or screen.

1. Launch the game and call the Game Turbo panel (swipe from the top edge of the screen).
2. Click on the icon «🎮» and select "Configure management».
3. Drag virtual buttons or reassign physical ones (if the gamepad is connected).

For external gamepads (e.g. Xiaomi Game Controller):

• 🔌 Connect the controller via Bluetooth.
• 🖥️ Open the Settings. → Connected devices → Game Controller.
• 🔄 Select a control profile (e.g., “Invert axes” for left-handed people).

Xiaomi smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra) have a hidden option called “Game Space Lab” that allows you to fine-tune the sensitivity of analog sticks. To activate it, type in the engineering menu command ##4636## and select “Game Settings”.

5. Problems after firmware update

If the direction of control is lost after updating the MIUI or firmware TV, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🐛 Bug in the new version of the software (relevant for beta firmware).
• 🔄 Language packet conflict (for example, when russification of Chinese firmware).
• 📱 Resetting to factory settings (sometimes occurs spontaneously).

Decisions:

1. Reverse to the old firmware version via Fastboot or Mi Flash Tool.
2. Delete the system cache: Turn off the device → Press Power + Volume Up → Select Wipe Cache
3. Reset the settings to factory (pre-make a backup!).

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If after updating on the Xiaomi TV lost sound along with the downed control, check the settings HDMI-CEC in the Settings menu → Connections → HDMI. Sometimes conflict with connected devices (for example, the sound bar) breaks navigation.

6. Alternative management practices

If standard methods don’t work, try alternative solutions:

• 🖱️ Mouse or keyboard over Bluetooth: Connect to the TV via Settings → Devices → Bluetooth. Use your smartphones. OTG-adapter.
• 📱 Remote applications: Mi Remote, Unified Remote or Yatse (for Android) TV).
• 🤖 Voice control: Activate Google Assistant or Alice (on supported TVs).
• 🎮 Gaming controllers: Xbox Controller or DualShock 4 can be used to navigate menus.

For Xiaomi Android TVs, there's a hidden "Pointer Mode" feature that converts the remote to a computer mouse.

1. Go to Settings → Device → Special features.
2. Activate the option "Mouse Pointer".
3. Now the remote buttons will move the cursor, like on a PC.

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If none of these things worked, the problem could be a hardware failure of the control chip (relevant to TVs after a fall or impact), which requires repairs at the service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing management to Xiaomi