How to connect Xiaomi remote to the TV: all ways to sync

Lost the original remote from the Xiaomi Mi TV or it stopped responding to commands? Don't rush to buy a new one - in 90% of cases, the problem is solved by simple resynchronization. Even if you have a universal remote from another manufacturer, it can be programmed for Xiaomi TV in a few minutes. In this article, we will analyze all working ways of connecting, including hidden menu functions that are not described in the official instructions.

Feature of Xiaomi TVs (series Mi) TV 4/4A/4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2/A Pro is that they support three types of remotes: original Bluetooth remotes (such as Mi Remote Controller), IR remotes (for basic models), and universal remotes from third-party brands. The connection method depends on the type of remote control and the model of the TV. We tested all the methods on the current firmware 2026 Years - below only proven solutions.

1. How to determine the type of your Xiaomi remote

Before you start syncing, you need to know what remote you're holding, and the connection algorithm depends on that. The original Xiaomi remotes come in two types:

• 📶 Bluetooth remotes (modern models): run over a radio channel, do not require direct vision of the TV. TV Remote Controller 2 (black, with microphone).
• 🔦 IR panels (old models): use an infrared port, require a focus on the TV. Example: a gray remote without a microphone for Mi TV 3/4A.

How to distinguish them visually:

If you have a universal remote (such as from Huayu, One For All or BBK), it can also be programmed with a Xiaomi TV, but this will require a manufacturer code, which we will discuss in section 4.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2018 (e.g. Mi) TV 2 or Mi TV 3), it may not support Bluetooth remotes, in which case only an IR remote or a universal IR-enabled one will do.

2. Connecting the original Bluetooth remote

Modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with the Mi TV 5) use Bluetooth remotes that sync automatically when you first turn on. If the remote stops working or you buy a new one, do the binding:

1. Turn on the TV with a button on the body (usually it is on the side or bottom).
2. Press and hold the Menu + OK buttons on the remote simultaneously for 5 seconds until the indicator flashes.
3. The TV will show a notification, "Connect remote..." Wait 10-15 seconds.
4. If the synchronization is successful, the remote vibrates or lights up green.

If the remote is not connected:

• 🔋 Check the batteries (even if they are new, try the others).
• 📱 Make sure the TV is not connected to another remote (maximum 1 active Bluetooth remote).
• 🔄 Reboot the TV: Settings → On TV. → Reboot.

Install batteries (polarity!)

Press Menu + OK for 5 seconds

Wait for the indicator to flash

Do not press other buttons during synchronization

Reboot the TV when it fails-->

Critical feature: If you have previously used a remote with another Xiaomi TV, it needs to be reset. To do this, press Back + Home for 10 seconds until the indicator goes out twice.

3. IR control synchronization (for older models)

For Xiaomi Mi TV 4A/4S/3 and older models, an IR remote is used, and it doesn't require a pair, but sometimes the connection is lost.

1. Point the remote to the IR receiver of the TV (usually located at the bottom of the screen).
2. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds.
3. Release the button and press Menu. If the remote is working, the menu will open.

If there is no reaction:

• 🕯️ Check the IR port on your TV: it should be clean (dust blocks the signal).
• 📸 Check the remote through your smartphone camera: point the remote to the camera and press any button. If the IR signal is working, you will see the flashing of purple light on the phone screen.
• 🔧 Reset the remote settings: Remove the batteries, press any button 20 times, then insert the batteries back.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4A 32") The IR receiver is hidden behind the bottom bezel. If the remote is not working, try pointing it at an angle of 30-45 degrees to the screen.

4. Customize a universal remote for Xiaomi TV

If you have a remote from another manufacturer (such as Huayu RM-L11 or One For All URC7960), it can be programmed for Xiaomi TV in two ways: through automatic search or manual code entry.

Method 1: Automatic search

1. Turn on the TV with a button on the body.
2. On the universal remote, press the SET (or CODE SEARCH) before the indicator flashes.
3. Press the TV button (Select device).
4. Point the remote to the TV and press CH+ or CH- until the TV is turned off.
5. Save the code by pressing SET again.

Method 2: Manual code entry

For Xiaomi TV, the following codes are suitable (depending on the remote model):

• 📺 1245, 0128 for Huayu remotes and BBK.
• 📺 0039, 0178 - for One For All.
• 📺 1178 – Supra and Dexp remotes.

Instructions for entering the code:

1. Press the SET until the indicator flashes.


2 Enter a 4-digit code (e.g., 1245).




3. Press TV, then SET to save.




4. Check the Power and Volume buttons.

⚠️ Warning: If the universal remote doesn’t control volume or channels, check if it supports the protocol NEC1 (used by Xiaomi TV). This information is specified in the instructions to the remote.

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If the universal remote doesn’t find code for Xiaomi TV, try the codes for the Letv brand (e.g. 0171 or 1283) – some Xiaomi models use their protocol.

5.What to do if the remote is not connected

If neither of these things worked, it could be the TV or the remote itself.

Does the remote flash when you press the buttons?

Does the TV respond to the buttons on the body?

Have you tried other batteries (including new ones)?

Is the IR port on TV clean (no dust/mud)?

Trying to reset TV settings to factory?-->

Common causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Discharged batteries: Even new batteries can be discharged. Try alkaline (Duracell, Energizer) instead of salt.
• 📡 Interference from other devices: Turn off Wi-Fi router, microwave or wireless headphones – they can block Bluetooth/IR signal.
• 🔧 Firmware failure: Update TV software: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🧹 Contaminated IR receiver: Wipe it with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

If the remote still doesn’t work, try resetting it:

1. Remove the batteries.
2. Press and hold the Power for 30 seconds.
3. Insert the batteries back and repeat the synchronization.

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In 30 percent of cases, the problem is not the remote, but the failure of the Bluetooth module of the TV. Try to turn off Bluetooth in the settings (Settings → Bluetooth), then turn it back on and reconnect.

6. Alternative ways to control Xiaomi TV without remote control

If the remote is lost or broken, you can control the Xiaomi TV in other ways:

• 📱 Mi Remote app: Download Mi Remote (Android) or Mi Remote (iOS). Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. → Television → Xiaomi.

Mouse or keyboard via USB:

Gamepad:

Xiaomi Game Controller

For voice control:

• 🎤 On the original microphone remotes, hold the microphone button and say commands (e.g., "Put Netflix on").
• 📱 The Mi Remote app has a voice search tab.

After resetting, the remote must be re-synchronized with the TV (see Section 2 or 3).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi TV remotes