How to link Xiaomi TV to Mi Account: all ways of 2026

By linking a Xiaomi TV to a Mi Account, you can access the ecosystem’s advanced features: device sync, cloud management, branded services like Mi Home, and even remote control via a smartphone. Without it, you can’t install apps from the Mi TV Store, use a voice assistant, or configure a smart home through your TV, but many users face authorization errors, misunderstanding which link to choose, or problems after resetting.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of binding (through the application, QR-code, Wi-Fi Direct and even without internet, explain how to check the current binding and what to do if the TV does not see the account. We will also focus on the hidden developer settings that allow you to tie the device to bypass standard restrictions — this method works even on models with locking by region. All instructions are checked on Mi TVs. TV 4S/5X, Redmi Smart TV Xiaomi TV A Pro with firmware 2023–2026 year-end.

Why link Xiaomi TV to your Mi Account

Without being tied to Mi Account, Xiaomi TVs work like a simple, dumb screen, with basic Smart TV features, but without the key ecosystem benefits.

• 📱 Remote control via Mi Remote (including voice commands and gestures).
• 🔄 Synchronization of data between devices: browsing history, bookmarks in video, sound settings.
• 🛒 Access to Mi TV Store – a branded app store with exclusive content (for example, Mi Video with a brand name). 4K-film).
• 🏠 Integration with a smart home: control of lamps, robot vacuum cleaners and cameras directly from the remote control.
• 🔒 Protected against theft: Tethered TV can be remotely blocked via i.mi.com.

In addition, some models (such as the Xiaomi TV Q2 2023) require authorization to unlock 120Hz in game mode or activate Dolby Vision.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with global firmware (EEA) Linking to a Chinese Mi Account can block access to Google Play. Use the region corresponding to your firmware.

Preparation for binding: what to do before authorization

Before you tie the TV, follow a few mandatory steps, which will eliminate errors such as "Can not connect to the server" or "Account is not supported":

1. Check the firmware version. Go to Settings → About TV. If the version is older than 2022, update the software through Settings → System Update.
2. Create or restore Mi Accounts. The account must be registered in the same region as the TV firmware. EEA-For firmware, an account with the region “Russia” or “Europe” is suitable, and for Chinese one – only “China".
3. Connect the TV to the Internet. You can do it without the network (more on that below), but most of the ways you need Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
4. Disable VPN/Proxy. Xiaomi servers block authorization through anonymizers.

If you've ever bought a used TV, be sure to reset it to the factory settings.

1. Go to Settings → All settings → Device → Reset and Recovery.
2. Select "Reset all settings" and confirm the action.
3. After the reboot, skip the initial setting (click "Skip" at the Wi-Fi connection stage).

Method 1: Linking with the Mi Home app (most reliable)

This method works on all Xiaomi/Redmi TV models and allows you to tether your TV even if it is not connected to Wi-Fi (via Wi-Fi Direct).

Step-by-step:

1. Download Mi Home from the official store.
2. Sign in to the app under the same account you want to link your TV to.
3. Click "Add device" (+) in the upper right corner.
4. Select the “TV” category and your device model (if it’s not in the list, select “Other”).
5. Follow the instructions on the screen. The app will suggest you connect to the network. Xiaomi_XXXX (It's a Wi-Fi Direct TV).
6. Once connected, enter your home Wi-Fi password (if required) and wait until the binding is completed.

If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices:

• 🔌 Restart the TV and router.
• 📶 Make sure your smartphone and TV are connected to the same network (or use Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔄 In the settings of the TV, turn on Settings → All settings → The device → Developer mode → Wi-Fi debugging.

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If Mi Home doesn’t see the TV, try tying it up via the Mi Remote app – it often works more stable than the other. TV-device.

Method 2: Linking through QR-code (no password)

This method is convenient if you do not want to enter your username and password manually on the remote, suitable for all Xiaomi TV models with a camera (or with a smartphone as a scanner).

Instructions:

1. On the TV, go to Settings → Account and Security → Add an account.
2. Select "Scanner" QR-code (if no option, your model does not support this method).
3. On your smartphone, open the Mi Account page and log in.
4. Go to the section "Device management" → "Add device" and select "TV".
5. Press "Generate" QR-code" and scan it with the TV camera (or point the smartphone camera on the screen TV, if the scanner is built into the remote).

If QR-code is not readable:

• 📸 Make sure that the camera of the TV (or smartphone) is not covered with protective film.
• 💡 Check the lighting – the code should be clearly visible.
• 🔄 Restart the TV and try again.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models TV Requires a pre-connection to the Internet for scanning QR-If you don't have Wi-Fi, use a mobile hotspot from your smartphone.

Method 3: Internet-free tethering (via Bluetooth or Ethernet)

If you don't have Wi-Fi, but you have an Ethernet cable or a Bluetooth adapter, you can tie your TV to bypass the network, and this method works on firmware older than 2021.

Option 1: Ethernet-based

1. Connect the TV to the router with a LAN cable.
2. Go to Settings → Network → Wired network and check the connection.
3. Go to Settings → Account and Security → Add an account.
4. Enter the username and password from Mi Account manually (use the remote or keyboard on the screen).

Option 2: via Bluetooth (only for models with BT module)

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your TV: Settings → Device → Bluetooth.
2. On your smartphone, turn on Bluetooth and connect to your TV (it will show up as MI-TV-XXXX).
3. Open Mi Home on your smartphone and follow the binding instructions (similar to method 1).

Problem Solving: The TV is not tied to your account

If you see errors like “Can’t connect to the server,” “Account is not supported,” or “Too many devices,” try the following:

• 🌐 Server error: Check the status of Xiaomi services on status.mi.com. If servers are not available, wait 1-2 hours.
• 🔑 "Account not supported": Your Mi Account is registered in a different region than the TV firmware. Create a new account with the right region.
• 📱 "Too many devices": You can link up to 5 TVs to one account. Delete unnecessary devices through your personal account.
• 🔄 Hanging in the authorization phase: Reset the TV cache: Settings → Annexes → All applications → Settings → Clear the cache.

If nothing works, try the forced binding via ADB (power users only):

adb shell am start -n com.xiaomi.mitv.account/.ui.LoginActivity

This command runs a hidden login menu. ADB Tools and included debugging by USB (Settings → On TV. → Click 7 times on "Version" MIUI").

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB It can cause a system failure if you put in the wrong commands.

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If the TV is bought in China, but sewn for a global region, it will not be possible to link it to a Chinese account - you need firmware with the right region.

How to untie or change your account on Xiaomi TV

If you're selling a TV or want to change your account, you can untie your old device first.

Method 1: Through settings of the TV

1. Go to Settings → Account and Security → Your account.
2. Select “Delete Account” and confirm the action.
3. Enter the password from Mi Account for confirmation.

Method 2: Remotely via the website

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Sign in and select "Device Management".
3. Find your TV in the list and click "Delete".

After unbundling, be sure to reset (the instructions at the beginning of the article) and delete all data from the previous user, including saved passwords from Wi-Fi and browsing history.

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If you have forgotten your Mi Account password, restore it through the recovery page. Use the linked email or phone number.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi TV tethering