How to change the language on the monitor Xiaomi: all the ways and nuances

Why is it that Xiaomi cannot change the language on the monitor?

Xiaomi monitors with Smart TV functionality (such as the Mi TV series, Mi Desktop Monitor or Redmi Smart Fire TV) often come with Chinese or English pre-installed. Even if the device supports Russian, it can be difficult to find language settings - especially when the menu is displayed in an unknown language. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to change the language, including hidden options for models with MIUI TV and Android TV.

The main problems faced by users:

• 🔍 No Russian in the list of languages – even after the firmware update;
• 🔄 Language resets after rebooting (relevant for some versions) MIUI TV 3.0);
• 🛠️ System settings are closed (for example, on monitors for the Chinese market).

Before you start setting up, make sure your model supports the desired language. For example, Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55" for the global market (Global Version) has Russian in standard firmware, and the Chinese version (CN Version) may require manual installation of the language package.

Method 1: Standard language change via the settings menu

If the monitor is running on an Android TV or MIUI TV with global firmware, the language changes through the standard menu.

1. On the remote, press the button Settings (cogs) or Menu.
2. Go to the Preferences section → Language & input → Language (in Chinese: → → ).
3. In the list, select Russian (or another language you want to use). If you don't have one, see Method 3.
4. Confirm the selection and wait for the reboot (if necessary).

On some models, the path may be different. for example, on Xiaomi Mi Desktop Monitor 27" MIUI TV 3.0 to go to: Settings → All settings → Personal. → Language and input → Language of the system.

⚠️ Note: On monitors with Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV A Pro) after changing the language, you may need to re-authorize your Google account. FAQ.

Method 2: Resetting to factory settings (if language doesn’t change)

If the language on the menu is unavailable or resets after rebooting, a full reset will help, which will return the monitor to its original state, but will delete all installed apps and accounts.

Instructions for MIUI TV:

1. Open Settings → All settings → About the TV.
2. Select Resetting → Reset all settings (in Chinese: ).
3. Enter. PIN-code (default 1234 or 0000).
4. Confirm the reset and wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

After resetting the first time you turn on, the system will suggest you choose a language, and if there is no Russian again, then the firmware does not support it out of the box, in which case installing a custom language package will help.

⚠️ Attention: On monitors with Fire TV OS (For example, Redmi Smart Fire TV) The reset will not add Russian, it is not in the firmware, in which case only the firmware on Android will help. TV (see method 3).

Method 3: Installation of a custom language package (for advanced)

If your model doesn't support Russian, but it runs on Android TV, you can manually install the language package, which requires connecting the monitor to a PC and using ADB.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux;
• 🔌 Cable USB (Type-A → Type-C or Micro-USB, depending on the model);
• 📦 ADB Tools (download from Google website);
• 🌐 Language package (e.g, ru-rUS.apk Russian).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the monitor debugging mode via USB: Settings → About TV → Assembly number (click 7 times in a row).
2. Connect the monitor to your PC and open the command line in the folder with ADB.
3. Check the connection: Adb devices (should display the serial number of the device).
4. Install the language package: adb install ru-rUS.apk
5. Reboot the monitor: adb reboot

Important: Not all language packs work correctly; after installation, you may have errors in the menu display or reset the language after updating; we recommend backing up the current firmware before experimenting.

Method 4: Update firmware to add new languages

If your XiaomiReleased monitor is for the Chinese market (CN Version), the official firmware may not include Russian, and the solution is to upgrade to a global version of the software.

How to check the current version:

1. Go to the settings → About TV → version of MIUI TV.
2. If the firmware number has a CN (e.g. MIUI TV 3.0.1 CN) it is the Chinese version.
3. Global firmware is referred to as Global or EEA.

How to update:

• 🔄 Through OTA (if available: Settings → Update of the PO → Check for updates.
• 📥 Manual: Download the firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website. Copy the.zip file on USB-accumulator (FAT32). Connect the flash drive to the monitor and select Settings → Update of the PO → Update through USB.

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Before updating the firmware, disable all peripherals (keyboards, gamepads) – they can cause conflicts during installation.

⚠️ Note: Update of the firmware with CN Global can cause loss of warranty on some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) TV 4X) Netflix stops working after manual update due to changes in Widevine certificates.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When changing the language on Xiaomi monitors, users often face typical problems.

• 🔄 Language resets after switching off: Reason: Regional settings mismatch.Solution: After changing language, go to Settings → Personal. → Region and choose Russia or Ukraine (for Russian language).
• 📵 No sound after changing language: Reason: Reset audio settings. Solution: Go to Settings → Sound. → Sound format and select Auto (DD+).
• 🔍 No Russian visible in the list of languages: Reason: Outdated firmware. Solution: Update the software (see Method 4).