How to tie the remote to the TV Xiaomi: all ways + codes

Linking the remote from Rostelecom to a Xiaomi TV is a challenge that many users face after connecting an interactive TV or buying a new device. Although both devices support universal control protocols, their synchronization is not always smooth: Mi TVs and Redmi Smart TVs often require manual code entry or additional settings.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for all models of Rostelecom remotes (including new ones with voice control), current compatibility codes for Xiaomi TVs from 2020-2026, as well as solutions to problems from lack of response to a signal to resetting. If you have tried to tie the remote control but nothing has worked, look at the section with alternative methods (including using the Mi Remote app).

Important: the procedure may differ depending on your TV firmware version and remote model (for example, different algorithms are used for RT-KP502U and RT-KP503U remotes).

1.Preparation: What to check before binding

Before you start setting up, make sure that:

• 🔋 The Rostelecom remote is charged (the indicator must be green when you press any button). If the batteries are discharged, synchronization is impossible.
• 📺 Xiaomi TV is on and on standby (not sleepy!) on some models (e.g. Mi). TV Q2 75) the binding only works with an active screen.
• 📶 There are no barriers between the remote and the TV (glass, metal, other devices), the maximum distance for IR remotes is 8 meters, for Bluetooth - up to 10 meters.
• 🔄 The TV's off. HDMI-CEC (If it interferes with the control. → Devices and accessories → HDMI-CEC.

If you use a Bluetooth remote (such as RT-KP503U), pre-activate this module on your TV:

1. Open Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
2. Turn on the visibility of the device (the option to make visible).
3. Press OK + Power at the same time for 5 seconds until the indicator flashes.

2. Standard binding method (for IR panels)

Most of the remotes Rostelecom uses infrared protocol, and their setting is reduced to entering the correct code.

Step 1: Turn on the Xiaomi TV and point the remote to the IR receiver (usually located on the right or bottom of the screen).

Step 2. Press the OK and TV buttons on the remote for 3-5 seconds at the same time until the red indicator lights up.

Step 3: Enter one of the compatibility codes for Xiaomi (see table below). Once the last digit is entered, the indicator should go out.

Step 4: Check the remote by pressing Power or Volume+. If there is no reaction, repeat the procedure with a different code.

If your model isn’t in the spreadsheet, try the universal codes: 0000, 0178 or 0031. They work with 80% of Xiaomi TVs on MIUI TV 3.0 firmware and later.

3. Bluetooth remote binding (RT-KP503U and newer)

Rostelecom Bluetooth-enabled remotes (such as RT-KP503U) require a different approach, and cannot be configured through codes, but pair synchronization is required:

Step 1. Activate device search mode on your TV: Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Add device.

Step 2. On the remote, press OK + Power for 5 seconds until the indicator flashes blue.

Step 3: In the list of found devices on TV, select RT-KP503U (or similar name). If the device does not appear, update the list or restart the TV.

Step 4: Confirm pairing on both devices, and once successfully anchored, the display on the remote will turn green.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older MIUI TV 2.5 may not support Bluetooth 5.0, which is why the remote control RT-KP503U Solution: Update the TV software through Settings. → On TV. → Updating the system.

If the sync is successful but some buttons are not working (e.g. Netflix or Prime Video), it is due to firmware limitations.

• 🔄 Reprogram the buttons through the remote menu (instructions in Section 5).
• 📱 Use the Mi Remote app to duplicate functions.

4. Alternative binding methods

If the standard methods don’t work, try one of these options:

Method 1: Automatic code search

Some Rostelecom remotes support the autosearch function:

1. Hold TV + OK for 5 seconds.
2. The indicator blinks twice - release the buttons.
3. Point the remote to the TV and press CH+ every 2 seconds until the TV is turned off.
4. Save the code by pressing OK.

Method 2: Mi Remote Appendix

If physical binding is not possible, use the virtual remote:

1. Download Mi Remote from Google Play or App Store.
2. Select in the TV app → Xiaomi.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions for sync over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Advantage: the application supports voice control and has advanced settings for Rostelecom TV.

5. Customization of the remote buttons under Rostelecom TV

Once successfully anchored, some buttons may not work properly (e.g., Guide opens Xiaomi's menu rather than the gear program).

For IR panels:

1. Hold the TV + Mute for 3 seconds.
2. Enter code 991 (for resetting) or 992 (for manual reassignment).
3. Click the button you want to reassign (e.g. Netflix), then enter the new feature code (see the instructions for the remote for a list of codes).

For Bluetooth remotes:

Reassignment of buttons is possible only through the Rostelecom TV app:

1. Open the app on the TV.
2. Go to Settings → Remote → Customization of buttons.
3. Select a button and assign it a new feature (such as Voice Search or Channel List).

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If you reassign the buttons to the station, reset the remote: press the TV + 0 for 10 seconds, and that will return the factory settings, but you have to repeat the binding again.

6. Solving common problems

Even after successful binding, failures can occur, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The remote only works with the main buttons

Reason: Not all features are supported by the Xiaomi protocol.

Decision:

• 🔧 Use Mi Remote for missing features.
• 📋 Reassign the rarely used buttons (see Section 5).

Problem 2: The remote stops working after the TV is turned off

Reason: Some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi TV A2 43) turn off Bluetooth in sleep mode.

Decision:

1. Open the Settings. → Energy conservation.
2. Turn off the option to turn off Bluetooth in sleep mode.

Problem 3: The monitor on the remote is flashing, but the TV is not responding

Causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Batteries are discharged – replace them even if the indicator is on.
• 📶 Interference from other IR devices – Turn off the air conditioner, sound bar, or other remotes.
• 🔄 Synchronization failure – reset the remote (TV + 0 for 10 seconds) and repeat the binding.

⚠️ Attention: If after all the manipulations, the remote control Rostelecom did not work with the Xiaomi TV, check it on another device (for example, on the console Rostelecom). If it does not work there, the problem is in the remote itself - contact support at 8 800 100 08 00.

7. Frequent Questions (FAQ)

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If neither of these methods worked, check the compatibility of your Xiaomi TV model with Rostelecom remotes on the manufacturer’s website. Some budget models (such as the Redmi Smart TV A32) do not support external remotes due to firmware limitations.