Buy a new Xiaomi TV and don’t know where to start? Even if you’ve never set up a smart TV before, our guide will help you understand all the nuances from the first turn on to hidden features that are not written in the standard documentation. In this article, we will tell you how to connect the TV to the Internet, optimize the picture for your eyes, customize the sound for movies and music, and also reveal a few professional secrets that will turn your Mi TV into a real media center.
Xiaomi TVs are a combination of simplicity and deep customization, but many users use only 20 percent of the functionality, unaware that their device can automatically adjust to the lighting in the room, broadcast the screen of a smartphone without lags or turn into a gaming monitor at 120 Hz. We collected all these chips in one place with explanations, screenshots and warnings about typical errors.
First Installing and Basic Setup
When you first connect Xiaomi TV to the outlet, the initial setup wizard starts. It is important to take your time and follow the system's prompts carefully, which depends on how comfortable you will be using the TV in the future. Press the power button on the remote (or on the TV case) and select the interface language. For Russia, the best option is Russian, but if you plan to use foreign streaming services, you can choose English (some apps, such as Netflix, offer more content in the English version).
The next step is to connect to the Internet, and here you have two options:
- 📶 Wi-Fi is convenient if the router is located near the TV. Choose your network from the list, enter the password and wait for the connection. For signal stability, we recommend using the 5 GHz band (if your router supports it).
- 🔌 Ethernet (Cable Connection) – The Best Choice for Watching Videos 4K Or online games. Connect the cable from the router to the port. LAN The speed will be higher and the delays (ping) will be minimal.
Once connected, the TV will suggest updating the firmware. Never miss this update — early versions of the software often have critical bugs that affect performance and app compatibility. Press Update and wait for the process to be completed (this will take 5-15 minutes depending on Internet speed). If the update is suspended, do not pull the power cord — wait at least 30 minutes.
Image setting: brightness, contrast and color profile
Factory screen settings are rarely perfect — they're designed for the average user and bright lighting in the store. At home, you're likely to want more natural colors and eye-friendly brightness. Go to Settings → Display and sound → Picture. Here you'll find key settings:
- 🌞 Picture mode: Choose Standard for everyday viewing, Movie for movies (warmer tones) or Game for consoles (minimum input delay). Dynamic mode is best avoided - it overstates brightness and contrast, which makes the colors look unnatural.
- 🎨 Color temperature: optimal value - Warm (6500K) Evening viewing or neutral (7500K) Avoid cold, which amplifies blue light, which is harmful to the eyes.
- 🔍 Sharpness: Set the value 30-40%. Factory 50-60% create artificial contours around objects, which spoils the picture.
For advanced users, the Gamma Correction and Color Space options are available in the Additional Settings menu. If you are watching content in HDR, turn on HDR10+ or Dolby Vision (if the TV supports). BT.2020 is enough for regular movies and TV shows.
💡
To check if your color settings are correct, run a gradient test video on YouTube (such as the Color Gradient Test). If you see stripes instead of smooth transitions, reduce contrast by 5-10 units.
| Parameter | Recommended value | What do you need? |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 45–55% | Controls the black level. Too high a value obscures the dark scenes. |
| Contrast | 80–90% | It's responsible for the difference between the light and the dark areas. HDR-content. |
| Saturation | 50% | It enhances or mutes colors. High values make the picture look unnatural. |
| Local blackout | Medium/High | It improves the depth of black in dark scenes (only works on models with Full Array LED). |
Sound optimization: from bass to voice assistants
The sound in Xiaomi TVs is often underestimated, but when set up properly, even the built-in speakers can sound decent. Go to Settings → Display and Sound → Sound. The first thing to do is to choose the sound mode:
- 🎬 Standard – Balanced profile for movies and TV series.
- 🎵 Music – High and low frequency amplifies, suitable for concerts.
- 🎮 Game – accentuates environmental sounds (steps, shots) for game consoles.
- 🗣️ Voice – raises the average frequencies to hear dialogue better (good for news and talk shows).
If you are not comfortable with the sound of the built-in speakers, connect the soundbar or acoustic system via HDMI ARC, Optical or Bluetooth. To connect to HDMI ARC, use the port marked ARC/eARC on the back of the TV and enable HDMI CEC in settings (Settings → Devices and Accessories → HDMI CEC).
⚠️ Warning: If after connecting external acoustics, the sound is delayed (not synchronized with the picture), check the audio delay settings in the Sound menu → Additionally. → Lip/sound synchronization: Optimal value is 0-50 ms.
For Dolby Atmos fans: not all Xiaomi models TV They support this format out of the box. To turn on surround sound, go to Settings. → Annexes → System applications → Dolby Audio and activate the Dolby Atmos option for the home theater, if you don't have one, your model doesn't support the technology at the hardware level.
Connecting devices: consoles, consoles and smartphones
One of the main advantages of Xiaomi TV is the versatility of the connection: you can use the TV as a monitor for PlayStation 5, media center for Apple TV or even a second screen for a laptop.
Game consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X):
- Connect the console to the HDMI 2.1 port (usually signed or highlighted in color).
- In the settings of the TV (Settings → Display and Sound → HDMI Mode), select the Game mode for this port.
- Turn on ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) – this will automatically switch the TV to game mode when you start the game.
- For the PS5, activate the VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) in the console settings if your Xiaomi model supports 120Hz.
Smartphones (Miracast, AirPlay, Chromecast)
- 📱 Miracast (Android): Open Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display on your phone and choose your Xiaomi TV The latency is minimal, but the quality depends on the speed of Wi-Fi.
- 🍎 AirPlay (iPhone): Make sure your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, then swipe down on your iPhone, press Screen Mirroring and select your TV.
- 📺 Chromecast: If your model supports Google Cast, you can stream content from apps (YouTube, Netflix) directly by clicking the cast icon.
Use HDMI 2.1 port to use
Enable the "Game" mode in the TV settings
Activate ALLM and VRR (if supported)
Check the resolution in the console settings (4K/120 Hz)
Update the firmware of the console and TV-->
⚠️ Note: When connecting Nintendo Switch to the docking station, use the official cable HDMI Nintendo: Cheap analogues can cause artifacts on the screen due to insufficient bandwidth.
Resetting to factory settings and problem solving
If the TV starts to slow down, spontaneously reboot, or doesn't respond to the remote, sometimes the only solution is to reset to the factory settings, which will delete all your data, including the installed applications and saved passwords from Wi-Fi, so before reset:
- Record or take pictures of the current screen and sound settings.
- Make sure you have a username and password from your Xiaomi account (if you have a TV attached).
- Disable external devices (flash drives, hard drives).
To reset, go to Settings → Device → Reset and Reset → Reset. You will be offered two options:
- 🔄 Soft reset – only deletes user data, but saves system updates.
- 🧹 Hard reset – returns the TV to a “store-like” state, including removing all updates (reupdate after reset will be required).
If the TV does not respond to the remote and the menu is not available, you can make a hardware reset:
- Turn the TV off the socket.
- Press and hold the Menu button on the body (usually located on the side or bottom).
- Without releasing the button, connect the TV to the outlet.
- Hold the Menu for another 10-15 seconds until the Xiaomi logo appears.
What if the TV doesn’t turn on after resetting?
Hidden features and life hacks for Xiaomi TV
Xiaomi TVs hide a few useful features that are not mentioned in the manual, and here are the most interesting ones:
- 🎬 Mode of the cinema for YouTube: When watching a YouTube video, click the Menu button on the remote and select Mode of the cinema. This will turn off automatic pauses and reduce buffering.
- 🔊 Night mode of sound: in the sound settings (Settings) → Display and sound → Sound. → Additionally, turn on Night Mode, which automatically lowers the volume of explosions and amplifies the dialogue, ideal for late viewing.
- 🖥️ Use as a PC monitor: connect the TV to your computer via HDMI and in Windows settings, select Duplicate or Expand mode. To minimize delay, turn on the TV settings mode PC (Settings → Display and sound → Regime. HDMI).
- 🔒 Children’s Mode: Create a separate profile with time and content restrictions (Settings) → Accounts and security → Parental controls: You can block access to certain apps or set a usage timer.
For owners of models with Google Assistant: voice assistant can not only search for movies, but also manage a smart home. Say, "OK, Google, turn off the lights in the living room" and the TV will send a command to compatible devices (for example, Yeelight lamps or Aqara sockets). To do this, pre-connect your Google account in the settings of the TV and sync it with the Google Home app on your smartphone.
💡
If your Xiaomi TV supports Dolby Vision, but this mode does not automatically turn on when watching Netflix, check the settings in the Netflix app: Profile → Settings → Play → turn on “Dolby Vision”.
Updating the firmware: automatic and manual methods
Regular firmware updates fix bugs, add new features and improve performance. By default, the TV checks for updates automatically, but it's sometimes helpful to run manual checks - especially if you notice bugs in the work.
Automatic update:
- Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
- Click Check for updates.
- If an update is found, confirm the installation and wait for the reboot.
Manual update (if automatic does not work):
- Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website (Support → TV → your model).
- Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to the flash drive (FAT32 format).
- Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the TV.
- Go to Settings → About TV → System Update → Update via USB.
- Select a file and wait for the process to be completed (don’t remove the flash drive!).
⚠️ Warning: If after the update the TV began to slow down or artifacts appeared on the screen, try resetting the cache of applications: → Annexes → Application management → Clear the cache. If that doesn't work, reset to factory settings.