Xiaomi TVs are some of the most popular on the market, thanks to their price-to-function ratio. TV 5 Pro or Redmi Smart TV The X Series often runs out of the box at less than full capacity, and the manufacturer sets universal settings that suit most but don’t unlock the full potential of the device. In this article, we’ll look at how to pump a Xiaomi TV at the software and hardware level: From basic settings to hidden features that are not written in the official instructions.
We won’t talk about trivial things like Wi-Fi connectivity or signal source choice, but instead focus on real improvements: how to make the picture clearer, the sound louder, speed up the interface and even extend the life of the matrix. All recommendations are tested on models from 2020 to 2026, but most will also work for older Xiaomi TVs (assuming the current firmware).
Important: some settings require access to a service menu or third-party apps. If you are not sure about your actions, skip these sections or back up current settings. TV This allows you to do this through settings. → The device → Backup.
1. Firmware Update: Why This Is the First Step to Pumping
Most users ignore software updates as unnecessary, and this is a big mistake: Xiaomi regularly releases patches that not only fix bugs, but also optimize the processor, improve video processing, and even add new features. TV Q2 2023: Dolby Vision support at 120 Hz, although the TV didn’t support it.
How to update correctly:
- 🔄 Automatic method: go to Settings → On TV. → Update. If you have an update, download it and install it. Importantly, during installation, do not press any buttons on the remote for 5-7 minutes, even if the screen goes out.
- 💻 Manual firmware: download the latest version of the software from the official Xiaomi website (Support section), unpack ZIP-flash-stick (FAT32), put it in USB-TV port and select Update via USB menu.
- ⚡ Bat versions: Xiaomi opens up test firmware for enthusiasts through Mi Community, which may contain new features, but so do bugs.
After the update, reset the settings to factory (Settings) → The device → Reset. This will remove outdated caches and configurations that may conflict with the new software. Don't worry: all installed applications will be saved, but their data (for example, logins on Netflix) will have to be re-entered.
What to do if the update is suspended?
Image optimization: from color calibration to hidden modes
Factory image settings in Xiaomi TVs are often sharpened to brightness rather than naturalness, such as in Standard mode, the color temperature is shifted to the cold side (blue), and the contrast is inflated, resulting in loss of detail in dark scenes, which can be fixed without expensive calibration.
Basic settings for manual settings (path: Settings) → Display and sound → Picture):
- 🎨 Image mode: Choose Movie or Game (depending on the content) Dynamic mode artificially inflates brightness and saturation - it is best avoided.
- 🌡️ Color temperature: set "Warm» (6500K) for natural skin tones or "neutral» (7500K) contemporary films.
- 🔍 Local Dimming: Turn on this option if your TV supports Full Array Local Dimming (available in Mi). TV Q1/Q2 redmi MAX 98"). This improves contrast without losing detail.
- 🎬 Motion: Turn off all motion smoothing options (Motion Clear, MEMC. They create a “soap opera effect” and spoil cinematography.
For advanced users, Xiaomi TVs have a hidden service menu where you can fine-tune the gamut, color gamut, and even calibrate the gray balance.
- Turn off the TV with the remote.
- Press the remote sequentially: Menu → 1 → 1 → 4 → 7 (for Android models) TV 9+) or → 4 → 7 → 2 → 5 (for older versions).
- In the Factory Mode menu, go to the Picture section. → White Balance and adjust the values of R-Gain, G-Gain, B-Gain (standard values: 128, 128, 128).
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Use YouTube test videos (such as Vincent Teoh's "Display Calibration Test") to calibrate the color, brightness, and contrast against the benchmarks.
| Parameter | Recommended value | What do you need? |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 45–55% | Optimal level for home viewing (not blinding, but retaining details) |
| Contrast | 85–90% | Maximum detail without loss of shadows |
| Saturation | 50–55% | Natural colors without overexposure |
| Sharpness | 0–10% | High values add artifacts (halo effect) |
3. Sound enhancement: from uniform bass to virtual Dolby Atmos
The built-in speakers on Xiaomi TVs are a weak spot, even in top-end models like the Mi. TV Q2 75" sound remains flat because of the limited volume of the body, but with the help of customization and third-party solutions, you can achieve noticeable improvements.
First, we optimize the built-in sound:
- 🔊 Sound Mode: Select “Cinema” or “Music” in Settings → Display and sound → Sound. Standard mode cuts down low frequencies.
- 🎛️ Equalizer: manually lift sliders 100 Hz (bass) and 10 kHz (high frequencies) into 3-4 divisions. This will add distortion-free volumes.
- 🔀 Virtual surround: Enable Dolby Audio or DTS Virtual:X (available on models that support these technologies) creates surround sound effects even on two speakers.
For a real breakthrough in sound, connect external devices:
- 🎧 Bluetooth headphones: Xiaomi TVs support the aptX codec, which provides low latency (ideal for gaming). → Devices → Bluetooth.
- 🔈 Soundbar: Use an optical output (S/PDIF) or HDMI ARC To transmit uncompressed sound, select Digital Audio Output in the TV settings → Auto (Passthrough).
- 🎵 Smart speaker: if you have a Xiaomi Smart Speaker, connect it over Wi-Fi via Mi Home and set up audio synchronization with the TV (latency no more than 100 ms).
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For games, be sure to turn on the Game mode in the sound settings - it turns off sound processing, reducing the latency to 20-30 ms.
4. Accelerating work: how to get rid of lags and brakes
Xiaomi TVs on Android TV And they start to slow down over time because of overloaded memory and background cache, especially on budget models like the Mi. TV 4A 1GB of RAM, here's how to get it back on track:
Cleaning the system:
- 🧹 Application cache: go to Settings → Annexes → App management, select each app (starting with Google Play Services) and click Clear Cache».
- 🗑️ Clean up data: For system applications (like Launcher), use the “Clean Data” option, but be prepared to reset widgets.
- 🔄 Launcher Reset: If the interface is buggy, return it to factory settings via Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Reset.
Optimizing Android TV:
- 🛠️ Turn off animation: Turn on developer mode (Settings) → On TV. → Build Number – Press 7 times, then in Settings → System system → For developers, install all animations on 0.5x.
- 🚫 Disable Auto-Run: In the same developer menu, turn off Automatically Running Recommended Apps.
- 📱 Use an alternative launcher: install ATV Launcher or Leanback Launcher from Google Play. They are lighter than standard and do not load the system.
If the TV is still slowing down, check the processor boot: install the application CPU Monitor and see if the system loads some background application (often Mi Share or Google Play Services are to blame.
Clear the cache of all applications
Disable unnecessary system services (Mi Share, Mi Home)
Install an alternative launcher
Disable animation in the developer menu
Check the vacant space (should be) ≥1GB)-->
5 Hidden Features: What Your TV Can Do, But You Didn't Know It
Xiaomi TVs hide a lot of useful features that are not advertised in the official instructions.
Gamer chips:
- 🎮 Regime. ALLM: If your TV supports you HDMI 2.1 (Models 2022)+ Include Auto Low Latency Mode in Settings → HDMI → Game mode. This automatically switches the TV to game mode when the console starts.
- 🖥️ 4K@120 Hz: PS5 Xbox Series X: Enable support for high frame rate in Settings → Display. → Permission HDMI. Choose. 4K 4:4:4 120 Hz (cable required) HDMI 2.1).
Multimedia opportunities:
- 🎥 Previous articlePlex Server: Xiaomi TVs Can Work Like a Smart Phone DLNA-Install Plex or Kodi, connect an external hard drive and stream movies to other devices on the network.
- 🔊 Bluetooth transmitter: in Settings → Devices → Bluetooth can not only connect headphones, but also transmit sound to other devices (for example, to the Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker column).
- 📱 Phone screen on TV: Use the built-in Mi Screen Mirroring feature (available in the notification curtain of the Xiaomi smartphone) to duplicate the screen without delay.
Service functions:
- 🔧 Matrix test: click on the Menu remote → 1 → 9 → 6 → 9 (for PatchWall models) This will run a test on broken pixels and uniformity of backlighting.
- 📡 Wi-Fi Analysis: C Settings → Network → Wi-Fi diagnostics can be seen as the channels are loaded and automatically connect to the least loaded.
How to turn on the "for the visually impaired" mode?
6.Peripheral Connection: Keyboard, mouse, game controllers
Xiaomi TVs on Android TV Supports the connection of almost any USB-It's peripheral, but there's some nuances, like not all keyboards work in games, and some mice cause lags because of unoptimized drivers.
Keyboard and mouse:
- ⌨️ To type text, it is better to use a Bluetooth keyboard (for example, Xiaomi Bluetooth Keyboard), which connects automatically and supports hot keys (Win). + D for the main screen).
- 🖱️ Put the mouse through USB-scissor (hub) because some models are blocked USB-portages with direct connection.
Game controllers:
- 🎮 Xbox and PlayStation controllers connect via Bluetooth without additional settings (PS5) You may need to update the controller.
- 🕹️ For retro games, install the RetroArch emulator and plug in 8BitDo Or another controller that supports X-Input.
External drives:
- 💾 Xiaomi TVs are supported by NTFS, FAT32 and exFAT, but to record files (for example, broadcast recording) FAT32.
- 🔌 For hard drives of volume >2 TB use an external power supply — USB-TV ports may not be enough for stable operation.
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If the TV can’t see the flash drive, format it into FAT32 with a cluster size of 32 KB. For this, use the utility HP USB Disk Format Tool.
7. Extension of service life: how to protect the matrix and electronics
Xiaomi TVs are not “perpetual” devices, but if properly operated, they will last 7-10 years without loss of quality.
Matrix protection:
- 🔥 Overheating: do not install the TV in niches without ventilation.The optimal distance to the wall is 10 cm. → Eco-mode enable Automatic shutdown when overheating.
- 🖼️ Pixel Burnout: If a static image (channel logo, game interface) is on the screen for a long time, turn on Screensaver or Pixel Shift (available in the service menu).
- ☀️ Direct sunlight: Even if the TV is turned off, UV radiation damages the matrix. Use curtains or a protective film with a screen on it. UV-filter.
Protection of electronics:
- ⚡ Power surges: Connect your TV through a network filter with impulse interference protection (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Smart Power Strip).
- 🔌 Proper shutdown: Don't pull the plug out of the socket while you're working. Always use the remote button or physical power button.
- 🔋 Remote battery: If the remote starts to glitch, replace the batteries with Ni-MH batteries. They hold the charge longer and do not flow.
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For TVs with OLED-matrix (e.g. Mi) TV Master OLED) Reduce the brightness to 60-70% and turn on the “Energy Saving” mode – this will reduce the risk of pixel burnout.
8. Alternative firmware: is it worth installing custom software
For enthusiasts, there is the possibility of installing alternative firmware like LineageOS for TV or AOSP. This gives you access to pure Android. TV PatchWall is free, speeds up work and opens up new features (for example, support for Google Assistant on older models:
The advantages of custom firmware:
- ✅ Removal of pre-installed software (Mi Home, Mi Video, etc.).
- ✅ Support for new versions of Android on older TVs.
- ✅ The possibility of overclocking the processor (at your own risk and risk).
Cons and risks:
- ❌ Loss of warranty (if the TV is guaranteed).
- ❌ Risk of "bricking" (turning into a "brick") in case of installation error.
- ❌ Lack of official support for Netflix and Disney+ (because DRM Widevine L1).
If you do, follow this instruction:
- Unlock the bootloader via fastboot (requires PC and cable) USB-A → USB-A).
- Install. TWRP Recovery for Xiaomi TVs (you can download it on the forum) XDA Developers).
- Sweat your custom software through ADB Sideload.
Warning: this process requires technical knowledge, and if you're not sure, it's best to limit your efforts to optimizing standard firmware.
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Before installing custom software, check if your model supports unlocking the bootloader. en.miui.com/unlock.