How to watch TV channels on Xiaomi Smart TV: the full guide 2026

Introduction: Why Xiaomi Smart TV Perfect for free TV.

Xiaomi TVs on Android platform TV Google TV (In new models, they offer unique opportunities to watch free TV without any additional consoles. MIUI TV allows you to flexibly configure broadcast sources - from classic terrestrial TV to modern IPTV-flow.

The main advantage is the built-in support of the standard DVB-T2 In most models (beginning with the Mi) TV 4S 55' 2019. That means that for admission 20.+ Federal channels in Full HD You just plug in a room antenna, and with the open Android ecosystem, you get access to dozens of legitimate apps with free content, from Channel One to Match TV.

In this guide, we will discuss all the current ways to watch TV without a subscription fee, including hidden firmware features that Xiaomi does not advertise. APK Why you should not use questionable IPTV-playlist.

1.Television on air (DVB-T2): Setup without receiver

Most Xiaomi TVs (except for models for the Chinese market) are equipped with built-in TVs. DVB-T2 This allows you to receive digital terrestrial television without any additional devices:

• 📺 Supporting. DVB-T2: Mi TV 4S/4A/4X/5X, Redmi Smart TV X, Xiaomi TV A2/A Pro (2020–2026 garland.)
• ❌ No tuner: Mi TV Q1/Q2 (only OLED-models, Mi TV LUX, most of the Chinese versions

To set up, follow the following steps:

1. Connect the antenna to the connector. RF IN back-end.
2. Go to Settings. → Channels → Setting up the air TV.
3. Choose Digital Channels (DVB-T2) and run an automatic search.
4. After scanning, save the found channels (usually 20 federal channels) + 10 regional regional).

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If the channels are not there, try:

• 🔄 Reconnect the antenna or use a signal amplifier.
• 📡 Change the position of the antenna (window, balcony).
• 🔧 Manually specify the frequency of multiplexes for your region (the list is on the website of the RTRS).

⚠️ Note: In some regions (for example, Moscow, St. Petersburg) air TV is broadcast in the format DVB-T2/HEVC. Outdated Xiaomi models (up to) 2021 years) may not support codecs H.265 — In this case, an external receiver will be required.

2. Free applications for Smart TV Xiaomi

Google Play Store on Xiaomi Smart TV It offers dozens of legitimate applications with free content, and the main advantage is that there are no pirated sources or viruses:

For installation:

1. Open Google Play on the remote (button with the store icon).
2. Enter the name of the application in the search.
3. Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.

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Wink|

RBC|

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If the app is not in the store, check:

• 🌍 Your Google Account Region (should match your country of use).
• 🔄 Update of TV firmware (old versions may not have new applications).
• 📱 Model compatibility (some apps don’t support Android TVs) TV 9 and below).

⚠️ Attention: Apps like TVIL or PeerTV offers "free" channels through pirate streams, their use violates copyright law (Article 1270 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation) and may lead to blocking of the Internet. IP your provider.

3. IPTV via built-in player: Legal playlists

IPTV (Internet Protocol Television allows you to watch TV over the Internet without an antenna. TV It supports this format through built-in Live Channels player or third-party apps, and the main thing is to use legal sources:

• 📡 Rostelecom: Free playlist for subscribers (even without connected TV).
• 🏠 Dom.ru: 150+ channels for users of their Internet.
• 🎭 Theatre HD: Official broadcasts of performances and concerts.

Instructions for setting up via Live Channels:

1. Download the playlist in format.m3u from the provider's website (example: LG Service from Rostelecom).
2. Upload the file to Google Drive or flash drive.
3. Open Live Channels → Settings → Add a source.
4. Specify the path to the file (for example, /storage/emulated/0/Download/playlist.m3u).

For convenience, you can use the application IPTV Smarters Pro (on Google Play) is supported by:

• 📌 Download playlists by URL or.
• 🔍 Search by channel and category.
• 📱 Synchronization with the mobile application.

⚠️ Note: Playlists from torrent trackers (e.g. iptv-org.github.io) often contain illegal content, and their use may result in a warning from the provider or a blocking of Internet speeds.

4. Screen Miraring: TV from the phone to Xiaomi Smart TV

If you have a smartphone with active SIM-You can stream TV channels through mobile operators' apps, and this method works even without the TV being connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi Direct is enough:

• 📱 MTS TV: 120+ channels including NTV and Friday!.
• 🟢 MegaFon TV: Free for subscribers with a tariff of 500₽/moss.
• 🔴 Beeline TV: 80 channels in SD-quality.
• 🟠 Tele2 TV: Minimum set of channels, but no advertising.

Instructions for setting:

1. Install the operator’s application on your smartphone (for example, MTS TV).
2. Sign in under your phone number.
3. On the TV, turn on Miracast (Settings) → Connection and sharing → Wireless broadcasting).
4. On your phone, select the screen transfer option and connect to Xiaomi TV.

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To reduce the delay during broadcasting, turn on the "Game Turbo" mode in the phone settings (on the Xiaomi/Redmi) or "Performance" (on other Android devices).

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No TV setup required – everything works via phone.
• ✅ You can use mobile internet if the traffic limit allows you to use it).
• ✅ Rewind and write functions are available (in some applications).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Sound/image delay (1-3 seconds).
• ❌ Fast discharge of the phone battery.
• ❌ Quality depends on the speed of mobile Internet.

5. Alternative methods: From USB-prefix TV-boxing

If built-in Xiaomi Smart features TV They don't cover your needs, look at external devices. They connect through the Internet. HDMI or USB And they expand the capabilities of the TV.

To connect:

1. Put the device in free. HDMI-TV-port.
2. Select the appropriate signal source on the remote (Input) → HDMI1/HDMI2).
3. Follow the instructions on the screen for initial setup.

If you are using Xiaomi Mi Box, update your firmware to the latest version via Settings → On the set-top box → Update the system, which will fix the problems with support for new codecs (for example, AV1 YouTube 4K).

⚠️ Note: When buying consoles with AliExpress, check the support DVB-T2 For Russia, many Chinese models, X96 Mini) does not comply with domestic broadcasting standards.

6. Hidden features of Xiaomi Smart TV TV-watch

Firmware MIUI TV It contains some undocumented features that make it easier to watch TV, which you can't find in the official instructions, but they work on most models.

• 🔍 Mode "TV-remote": Allows you to control the TV through a smartphone Xiaomi/Redmi without IR-Blaster. Enables through Settings. → Connection and sharing → Mi Remote.
• 📶 5G Wi-Fi for IPTV: When you connect to a 5 GHz network, buffering decreases. → Network → Additionally. → Wi-Fi range.
• 🔊 Night mode: Automatically reduces the volume of the advertisements. Activated in Settings → Sound. → Night normalization.
• 🖥️ PIP: You can watch TV and YouTube at the same time, and it starts by holding the Home button on the remote.

To activate the developer mode (required for some functions):

1. Go to Settings. → On TV.
2. Click 7 times on the line Assembly number.
3. Return to the main settings menu and the Developer Item will appear.

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In the developer mode, you can turn on debugging by USB Connect the TV to the PC for installation APK through ADB. This is useful if Google Play is blocking the right app in your area.

Another useful feature is automatic source switching, and if you use a set-top box and embedded apps a lot, turn on:

Settings → Channels → Auto-Switching Source → On.

The TV will automatically switch to the HDMI1, when you turn on the console.

7. Problem Solving: Why Xiaomi TV doesn't work

If the channels don’t show or there are errors, check the following points:

If the TV doesn’t find channels when automatically searching, try manually setting:

1. Go to Settings → Channels → Manual setting.
2. Choose. DVB-T2 and enter the multiplex frequency for your region (e.g. 546 MHz for Moscow).
3. Set bandwidth: 8 MHz and start the search.

To diagnose problems with IPTV use the command:

adb shell dumpsys media.session

It will show active media sessions and possible buffering errors.

⚠️ Note: If channels are missing after the firmware update, roll back to the previous version via Settings → System system → Update → In new firmware, Xiaomi sometimes removes support for outdated codecs.

FAQ: Frequent questions about watching TV on Xiaomi Smart TV