On winter evenings or in the festive atmosphere, nothing creates comfort like the twinkling flame of a virtual fireplace on the big screen. Xiaomi TVs (MI TV 4/5, A2, P1, Q2 and others on Android TV or Google TV) support the installation of live wallpaper with the fireplace effect — but not all users know how to do it correctly. Unlike smartphones, where the screensavers are installed in two clicks, on TVs and TVs, the process has nuances, from manufacturer restrictions to problems with sound.
In this article you will find three proven ways to install a fireplace screensaver on Xiaomi TV — From standard system functions to circumventing constraints through third-party applications, we'll also explore why flames can twitch or display with artifacts on CPU models. MTK9611, And how to synchronize the sound of cracking firewood with video. MIUI TV 2023–2026 and newer.
1. Method: Standard live wallpaper in MIUI TV
Starting with MIUI TV 3.0 (2022), Xiaomi added a built-in gallery of live wallpaper, including a fireplace screensaver, but it's hidden in the depths of the menu and not available on all models.
- Open Settings → Personalization → Lock screen and wallpaper.
- Select the section Live wallpaper (on some TVs it is called Dynamic wallpaper).
- Scroll down to Nature or Fire category – there should be a Fireplace screensaver.
- Click Apply and select where to display: on the Lock Screen or in Background mode (during downtime).
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs MI TV 4S (Models 2018-2019) and MI TV 4A The built-in fireplace screensaver may be missing due to iron limitations, in which case move on to the second or third method.
The Internet is on on the TV (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
MIUI TV version not lower than 3.0 (checked in Settings → About TV)
Free at least 500 MB of memory (saversavers are cached)
Power saving modes are turned off in Settings → Power supply
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If there is no built-in screensaver, but you see other live wallpaper, try updating the firmware:
Settings → About TV → System Update → Check for Updates2. Method: Installation via Google Play (applications-fireplaces)
The most universal method is to download a specialized application from Google Play. On Xiaomi TV with Android TV or Google TV, this is done directly from the remote:
- Open the Google Play Store (the icon on the home screen or in the app menu).
- In the search, type in the request for fireplace screensaver or fireplace screensaver.
- Recommended annexes: 🔥 Fireplace Live Wallpaper (from Kappboom) 4K, firewood and fire intensity control. 🎄 Christmas Fireplace - festive version with Christmas decorations. 🖼️ Ambient Fireplace – Minimalist design with flame color setting.
Install the application and run it. In the settings, select Set as Screensaver.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with an Amlogic processor S905 (for example, MI TV Stick or old models MI Box) some applications may work with lags. Check compatibility reviews with your model before installing.
| Annex | 4K support | Sound. | Compatible with Xiaomi TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireplace Live Wallpaper | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Crackling firewood, music | ✅ All models (except for the 4A 2018) |
| Christmas Fireplace | ❌ Do 1080p | ✅ Holiday tunes | ⚠️ Lap on. MI TV 4S |
| Ambient Fireplace | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. | ✅ All models. |
| Real Fireplace 3D | ✅ Yes (HDR) | ✅ 5 Sound Options | ❌ Not working. MIUI TV below 4.0 |
Fireplace Live Wallpaper
Christmas Fireplace (holiday)
Ambient Fireplace (minimalism)
Other (I will write in the comments)
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Method: Loading APK-File (for models without Google Play)
If you're Xiaomi. TV Does not support Google Play (for example, Chinese versions) MI TV ES or Redmi Smart TV), You can install a screensaver through APK-- For that, file:
- Download. APK fireplace USB-- The storage device: 📱 Fireplace Live Wallpaper with APKCombo (Verified Source). 🔗 APKMirror – Choose versions marked AndroidTV.
Connect USB to your TV and open the File Manager (or Explorer).
Find the APK you downloaded and click on it. If you see an Installation Error blocked, turn on the installation from unknown sources:
Settings → Security and Restrictions → Unknown Sources → [Include]After installation, open the application and set up the screensaver in its menu.
⚠️ Attention: Installation APK from unverified sources can cause the TV to become infected with viruses or malfunctions. Use only official mirrors (APKMirror, APKPure) and check the hash file before installing it.
How to check for viruses APK?
4.Tune the sound of the fireplace: why there is no sound and how to fix
A common problem when using fireplace screensavers on Xiaomi TV is the lack of sound of cracking firewood or background music.
- 🔇 Sound turned off in the app: Go to the settings of the fireplace app and check the volume slider (sometimes it is reset by 0).
- 🎧 Audio output redirected to HDMI ARC: If the TV is connected to the sound bar or receiver, the sound of the screensaver can go there. → Sound. → Exit.
- 🚫 Limitations MIUI TV: Some firmwares block background screensavers. Solution is to turn on developer mode and turn off optimization: Settings → On TV. → Assembly number (click 7 times) Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Do not turn off background processes
- 🔊 Conflict with other apps: Close all music players (YouTube, Spotify) before launching the screensaver.
If the sound never comes, try connecting external speakers via Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack (on models with a connector), which solves the problem 80 percent of the time.
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To make the sound of the fireplace play even when the TV is in sleep mode, turn on the Keep audio in standby option in the screensaver settings (if there is one).
5. Problem Solving: Black screen, lags, artifacts
If after installation the fireplace screensaver does not work correctly, use this diagnostic table:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Black screen instead of flame | Incompatible with the Mali-450 graphics accelerator (old models) | Install the Fireplace app 2D instead 3D-version |
| Screensaver twitches | Lack of RAM (especially on MI TV 4A 32GB) | Close all background apps or reduce screensaver resolution to 1080p |
| The color of the flame is distorted (green/blue hue) | Incorrect color settings in Settings → Display | Reset the color settings or turn on Standard Mode |
| The screensaver disappears in 5 minutes | Power saving mode activated | Turn off the settings → Power supply → Sleep mode |
On models with a MediaTek MTK9611 processor (such as the Xiaomi MI TV Q1), the screen can flicker when playing high-resolution screensavers. This is a hardware feature that can only be completely eliminated by lowering the screensaver resolution to Full HD or turning off HDR in the TV settings.
6.Alternative options: YouTube, Kodi, Ambilight
If none of these methods worked, consider alternatives:
- 📺 YouTube: On the channels 4K Fireplace has a 1-10-hour fireplace video, launch the video, turn off the sleep timer in YouTube settings, and use it as a screensaver.
- 🎬 Kodi: Install Kodi Media Player and add a playlist with a video fireplace (can be downloaded from Archive.org). In the Kodi settings, enable Clocking Playback.
- 💡 Ambilight Effect: If you have LED-TV lighting (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) LED Desk Lamp, sync its color with the flame through the Mi Home app.
For owners of Xiaomi TV with Android TV 11+, there is another life hack: use Google Assistant for voice control of the screensaver.
"OK Google, turn on the fireplace on the TV."If the screensaver is installed as the main one, the assistant activates it.
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On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (such as the Xiaomi TV A2 2023), the screensavers are more stable thanks to the optimized Android 12 kernel.
7.How to make the fireplace screensaver permanent (without timeout)
By default, the Xiaomi TV turns off the screensaver after 10 to 30 minutes of inactivity, so that the fireplace burns constantly:
- Open Settings → Screen and sound → Sleep mode.
- Choose Never or set a maximum time (usually 4 hours).
- For fireplace applications (such as Fireplace Live Wallpaper), enable Ignore battery optimization in their settings.
- If the TV still goes out, activate the developer mode and turn off the screen when inactivity: Settings → Additional → For developers → Stay awake
⚠️ Attention: Constant operation of the screen in the screensaver mode can lead to burnout of pixels on the screen OLED-panels (for example, on Xiaomi) OLED Vision. LCD-screens risk is minimal, but still we recommend to include the screensaver for no more than 2-3 hours in a row.