How to tie the remote to the console Xiaomi: 3 ways of synchronization (including smartphone)

Why Xiaomi can’t see the remote and what to do about it

You have taken out of the box a new console Xiaomi Mi Box S or Mi TV Stick, did you turn it on -- does the remote stop working? Or does the old remote suddenly stop responding after the update? TV-In 90% of cases, the cause is not a failure, but unrelated devices or misaligned settings.

The manufacturer completes consoles with two types of consoles: Bluetooth (wireless, rechargeable) and IR (infrared, require direct visibility). The algorithm for their binding differs, as do the methods of solving problems. In this article, synchronization methods are relevant for 2026 for all Xiaomi models, including the rare cases when the remote “does not want” to connect through the standard menu.

If you've tried rebooting the console and changing batteries, don't rush to buy a new remote. First, check out the 3 key points:

• 🔋 Battery charge: Bluetooth remotes discharged for 2-3 month of active use. USB and check the indicator.
• 📶 Distance to console: IR-controll works only at a distance of up to 5 meters without barriers (walls, furniture).
• 🔄 Updates: In the firmware Mi Box 4S and TV Stick 2 was a bug with Bluetooth auto-disabled.Update system in Settings → About the prefix → Update of the PO.

Method 1: Standard Bluetooth-based tethering (for Mi Box S, 4S, TV Stick)

Bluetooth remotes (such as the Xiaomi Mi Remote Controller with Touch Bar) are automatically connected to the console when first turned on. If the synchronization did not occur or the remote "uncoupled" after reset, manually link:

1. Turn on the Xiaomi console and wait for the main screen to load.
2. Press and hold the Menu + OK buttons on the remote at the same time for 5 seconds. The indicator should start flashing blue (pairing mode).
3. On the console, go to Settings → Input Devices → Add Accessory. Mi Remote device will appear in the list - select it.
4. Confirm the connection on the screen. The remote vibrates and stops flashing, sync is complete.

If the remote does not appear in the list of devices:

• 🔌 Check what's in the Settings → Network and Internet enabled by Bluetooth.
• 📱 Make sure that more than 3 Bluetooth devices are not connected to the console (limit for most models).
• 🔄 Reboot the console by holding the power button on the case for 10 seconds.

Holding the Menu buttons.+OK, 5 seconds.|Bluetooth enabled in settings|Remote charged (indicator on fire)|The prefix is not connected to 3.+ device-->

Method 2: IR remote setup (for older models and universal remotes)

Infrared remotes (such as Xiaomi Mi IR Remote or universal from other brands) do not require pairing, but need the correct device code.

1. Make sure there are no barriers between the console and the console. The optimal distance is 1-3 meters.
2. Press and hold the SET (or OK + Power) buttons on the remote for 3 seconds until the red light light lights up.
3. Enter the code for Xiaomi TV Box: 📺 0041 — for the Mi Box S/4S 📺 0145 — for Mi TV Stick 📺 0001 — Universal code (if others do not work)

Press Power -- if the console is off, the code is correct. If not, repeat with another code.

⚠️ Note: If you use a universal remote (such as Huayu or One For All), first reset its settings. SET 10 seconds until the indicator goes out twice.

Method 3: Control from a smartphone (if the remote is lost or broken)

You don’t have to buy a new remote – any Android smartphone can be turned into a remote for Xiaomi TV Box.

1. Install the official Mi Remote Controller app from Google Play (for iOS – Xiaomi TV Remote).
2. Connect your smartphone and console to one Wi-Fi network.
3. Launch the app, select Add Device → Android TV Box.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen. The console should appear in the list automatically.

For the Mi Box S and TV Stick, there’s a radical way to speed things up:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → System → Android TV Core Services.
2. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
3. Reboot the console.

⚠️ Attention: Some firmware cleaning Android cache TV Core Services resets the remote settings. Re-assignment may be required after rebooting.

Rare cases: the remote does not tether at all

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be:

1. Hardware malfunction: Check the remote on another device (for example, connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth).
2. Firmware failure: On the Mi Box 3 and early models, the Bluetooth module flies, the solution is to flash the console through the USB Burning Tool.
3. Conflict with other devices: Disconnect from the console all USB-devices (flash drives, keyboards) and try to tie the remote again.

To diagnose hardware problems:

1. Connect to the console. USB-If they work and the remote doesn't, the problem is the remote.
2. Launch it. ADB and execute the command: adb shell dumpsy bluetooth_manager In the conclusion, look for the line state=12 (means that Bluetooth is enabled but does not detect the device).

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If the console does not respond to any remote control, but works on HDMI-CEC (control from the TV remote), the problem is precisely in the Bluetooth module or IR port.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi remotes