How to tie the remote to the Xiaomi TV: all the ways for Mi TV 4A/5/6 and A Pro

Why Xiaomi TV doesn’t respond to remote control and how to fix it

Did you take out of the box a new Xiaomi Mi TV 5 or Redmi Smart TV A Pro, turn it on, but the remote doesn't work? Or did the old remote stop synchronizing after replacing the batteries? This problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi equipment — especially if we are talking about models with Bluetooth remotes (for example, Mi TV Stick) or universal remotes from other brands. 80% of the time, the reason lies not in the breakdown, but in the loss of interface between the remote and the TV.

In this article, we'll look at all the current ways to tie the remote to Xiaomi TVs, from standard synchronization of the original remote to manually configuring universal devices. You'll learn how to reset previous settings, which buttons to pinch to reset, and what to do if the TV doesn't respond to signals at all. And a unique method of binding through an engineering menu that works even on locked firmware.

Before you start, check out three key points:

• 🔋 Make sure that the remote has working batteries (even new batteries can be discharged).
• 📺 Check if the TV is on the network – some Xiaomi models do not accept remote signals in Standby mode.
• 📡 Remove possible interference: other IR remotes, bright sunlight, or Wi-Fi routers running at 2.4 GHz (they can block Bluetooth connection).

Method 1: Standard synchronization of the original Xiaomi remote

If you have the original remote from Xiaomi Mi TV 4A, 5 Pro or another model, try the standard tether method first. It works for most devices released after 2018. You don't need any additional programs or cables - just the remote and the TV itself.

Algorithm of action:

1. Turn on the TV with the power button on the case (not from the remote!).
2. Hold the remote to a distance of 10-15 cm from the IR receiver (usually located at the bottom of the screen).
3. Press the Menu (or Home) and OK buttons for 5-7 seconds at the same time until the indicator on the remote starts flashing twice in a row.
4. Release the buttons – the TV should automatically detect the remote and complete the pairing.

If the indicator on the remote flashes once or does not respond at all, this means that:

• 🔄 The remote is already tied to another device (reset is needed).
• 🔋 Batteries are discharged (try replacing them with alkaline, not salt ones).
• 📡 The IR port of the TV is contaminated (wipe it with a dry napkin).

Make sure the TV is plugged in.

Check the battery performance (replace if necessary)

Remove other IR panels from the range

Clean the IR port of the TV from dust

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⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Mi models TV 6 and later, the standard binding may not work if the TV was previously connected to another user's Mi Account, in which case a factory reset is required (Section 4 of this article).

Method 2: Bluetooth remote binding (for Mi TV Stick and wireless models)

Xiaomi Bluetooth-enabled TVs (such as Mi TV Stick, Mi Box S or Mi TV Q1) require a different synchronization procedure, where the signal is transmitted wirelessly, not through an infrared port, so the algorithm is different.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the TV and go to the Settings menu → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the search mode for new devices.
3. On the remote, press the Back and Home buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the indicator flashes quickly in blue.
4. In the list of available devices on the TV will appear the name of the remote (for example, Xiaomi RCxxx).
5. Confirm the connection on the TV and remote (entry may be required) PIN-code 0000 or 1234).

If the remote is not displayed in the list:

• 🔄 Restart the TV (turn off the network for 30 seconds).
• 📱 Make sure there are no other Bluetooth devices (headphones, smartphones) within a 5-meter radius that can cause interference.
• 🔧 Try resetting Bluetooth settings on your TV: Settings → System system → Reset → Reset the network settings.

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If the remotes fall off periodically after successful pairing, check the TV firmware version. On models older than 2021, there are Bluetooth module bugs. Update the firmware through Settings → About TV → System Update.

Method 3: Set up a universal remote for Xiaomi TV

If you use a universal remote (such as from Samsung, LG or Huayu), you will have to manually configure it, and most of these remotes support Xiaomi TVs, but require the right manufacturer code.

Common algorithm:

1. Turn on the TV with a button on the body.
2. On the universal remote, press the Setup (or Set) button until the indicator lights up constantly.
3. Enter one of the codes for Xiaomi (see table below). After entering each code, check the TV's response with the Power or Volume buttons.
4. If the TV reacted, save the settings by pressing Setup again.

If none of the codes worked:

• 🔍 Try the codes for Philips TVs or TCL — Some Xiaomi models use their protocols.
• 📋 Check if your universal remote supports the protocol NEC (It is used in most Xiaomi remotes).
• 🔧 Update the firmware of the universal remote through the official manufacturer’s application (for example, BroadLink or Logitech Harmony).

Method 4: Reset the remote and TV to factory settings

If standard methods have not worked, a complete reset of the pairing may be required.

• 🔄 The remote was previously tied to another Xiaomi TV.
• 📱 The TV is blocked under the account of the previous owner.
• 🔧 The TV firmware is damaged (for example, after a failed update).

For remote reset:

1. Remove the batteries from the remote for 10 minutes.
2. Press the Menu buttons. + Volume+ + Volume – simultaneously and insert the batteries back without releasing the buttons.
3. Hold the combination for another 15 seconds - the indicator should flash 3 times (this is a signal of a successful reset).

For the TV reset:

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset.
2. Select Reset all settings (don’t Reset only network settings!).
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).
4. After restarting, repeat the remote binding (Method 1 or 2).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware (e.g. Mi) TV 4X For India, the reset may require the username and password from Mi Account.If you do not know the previous owner, contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase.

Method 5: Binding through an engineering menu (for power users)

If all previous methods fail, manual binding is left over via the service menu, which is suitable for Android TV models (such as Mi TV Q1 or Mi Box) and requires care – wrong actions can lead to system failure.

Instructions:

1. Turn on the TV and connect the keyboard or mouse via USB (you will need it for navigation).
2. Open Settings → About TV and quickly press 5 times in a row on the line Build number (you will be notified you became a developer).
3. Go back to the main settings menu and select a new item for developers.
4. Activate the debugging option via USB.
5. Connect the TV to the PC via USB-cable and use ADB-Resetting commands: adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MASTER_CLEAR adb shell settings put global bluetooth_on 0 adb shell settings put global bluetooth_on 1
6. Restart the TV and re-bind the remote (Method 1 or 2).

If you don’t have experience with ADB, use an alternative method through the service menu:

1. On the remote (if it works partially) or from the keyboard, type the combination: Menu → 1 → 3 → 9 → Menu
2. In the menu, select Remote Control → Pairing.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen for manual pairing.

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Use the engineering menu only as a last resort, and the wrong settings can lead to a loss of warranty or failure of the TV.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after successfully tying the remote, problems can arise, and here are the most common situations and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔌 Operating capacity of the IR port of the TV (bring the smartphone camera to the remote when you press a button - purple light should be visible).
• 📡 Availability of firmware updates for TV (sometimes bugs with remotes are fixed in new versions of software).
• 🛠️ Physical condition of the remote (disassemble it and check the contacts of the batteries, the integrity of the board).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions