How to install the screensaver "Kamin" on the Xiaomi TV: 3 proven ways

Xiaomi TVs with Android TV or MIUI TV allow you to install dynamic screensavers, including the popular Camine widget, which not only creates a comfortable atmosphere in the room, but also masks possible screen defects (such as pixel burnout) during downtime, but standard settings rarely include this option – it must be activated manually or through third-party applications.

In this article, you will find 3 working methods for installing a fireplace screensaver on Mi TV 4/4S/4A/5/5X, Redmi Smart TV and other models based on Android TV 9.0+. We will analyze both built-in tools and alternative solutions for devices without official widget support. Particular attention is paid to bypassing restrictions on models with MIUI TV 3.0, where standard methods are often blocked by the manufacturer.

1. Method: Built-in screensaver "Kamin" in MIUI TV

On Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 3.0 and later (released after 2020), the "Kamin" screensaver can be hidden in the system settings to activate it:

1. Open the settings → Display and sound → Screensaver.
2. Select Dynamic Savers (on some models - Waiting screen).
3. Scroll through the list to Nature/Fire – there should be a Fireplace or Fireplace option.
4. Activate the screensaver and adjust the time of its appearance (for example, after 5 minutes of inactivity).

⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV 4A (2018-2019) and Redmi Smart TV X may not be there, so move on to the next way.

Update the TV firmware to the latest version

Restart the device after the update

Check the presence of the item "Camine" in the section "Dynamic screensavers"

Reset the display settings to factory (if the screensaver does not appear)-->

2. Method: Installation through the application "Ambient Mode"

If you don’t have a built-in option, use Xiaomi’s official Ambient Mode app, which is available for Android TV 10+ TVs. It offers several screensaver options, including a fireplace simulation with sound effects.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Google Play Store on your TV.
• 🔍 Enter Ambient Mode by Xiaomi and install the app.
• ⚙️ Start it and select the Fire/Fire section.
• 🎨 Customize brightness, animation speed and sound (if available).
• 💾 Save as the default screensaver in the app settings.

🔹 Advantage of the method: the application is regularly updated, new widgets are added (for example, “Mountain Landscape” or “Aquarium»).

🔸 Disadvantage: on models with MIUI TV below version 3.2 may require manual activation of third-party installation APK (see section 4).

Method 3: Use of third-party APKs (for power users)

For Xiaomi TVs without Ambient Mode support or with outdated firmware (Android) TV 8.0 and below will suit the installation APK-We recommend a proven Fireplace Screensaver application from developer ClockworkMod.

Algorithm of action:

1. Download. APK-file USB-drive from the APKMirror website (version for Android) TV).
2. Connect the flash drive to the TV and open the File Manager.
3. Start the APK installation by pre-allowing installation from unknown sources in Settings → Security.
4. After installation, open the app and select Full Screen Fireplace mode.
5. In Android TV settings, assign it as the default screensaver (Settings → Apps → Screensaver).

⚠️ Attention: Installation APK from unverified sources may cause the TV to be blocked by Mi Protect antivirus. Use only official mirrors (e.g. APKMirror) and disable automatic scanning in security settings.

4. Alternative method: Screensaver via YouTube

If previous methods didn’t work, use endless playback of fireplace video on YouTube, a method that works even on older Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi TV 3).

Step-by-step:

• 📺 Open the YouTube app on your TV.
• 🔍 Find the video on request «4K Fireplace 10 Hours (Recommended by Relaxing White Noise).
• ➕ Add the video to the playlist and turn on Cyclical playback.
• ⚙️ In YouTube settings, turn off Autoplay to avoid switching to other videos.

🔹 Pros: does not require installation of software, works on any models.

🔸 Cons: TV should remain connected to the Internet, artifacts of video compression are possible.

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To prevent the video from being interrupted by ads, use YouTube Premium or an ad blocker on your router (such as Pi-hole).

5. Solving the Screensaver Problems

If the screensaver "Kamin" does not start or works with errors, check the following points:

• 🔄 TV reboot: Long hold of power button on remote (10 seconds) resets temporary crashes.
• 📥 Update: C Settings → On TV. → Update the system check the relevance of the firmware.
• 🎵 No sound: in the settings of the screensaver, enable the option Audio effects (available not on all models).
• 🖼️ Black screen: try changing the screensaver resolution in the settings on 1080p (sometimes 4K unsupported).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with an Amlogic processor S905 (Like Mi. TV 4A 32") screensavers may hang due to lack of RAM, in which case reduce the activation time of the screensaver to 1-2 minutes.

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If the TV doesn’t see the screensaver installed, reset the cache of the Savers app to Settings → Apps → App Management → Screensavers → Clear the cache.

6. Optimizing the screensaver for energy saving

The firescraper "Kamin" increases the TV's electricity consumption by 15-20% (according to tests by RTINGS.com).

• ⏱️ Set the activation time for 10-15 minutes of inactivity.
• 🌓 Reduce screen brightness to 50-60% in display settings.
• 🔌 Turn it off. HDMI-CEC (In Settings → HDMI), If you do not use external devices, it will reduce background consumption.
• 🔋 Enable Energy Saving Mode (available on Android models) TV 11+).

📊 Consumption comparison:

FAQ: Frequent questions about the screensaver "Kamin" on Xiaomi TV