Video with weather forecast on the lock screen or the main screen Xiaomi TV It can be annoying, especially when it starts automatically, slows down the system or blocks important widgets. Unlike static weather cards, video forecasts (with animations of rain, snow or sun) often become a source of complaints. The problem is compounded by the fact that in some of the MIUI TV The option to turn off is hidden or not in the menu.
In this article, we will look at all the possible ways to remove video prediction, from standard settings to advanced methods using ADB and third-party utilities. Separately, we will look at the nuances for different models (Mi TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV, Mi TV Q1/Q2) and firmware versions. If you are tired of intrusive animation that eats up traffic and resources, read on.
1. Disconnect via standard settings Xiaomi TV
To start with, the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 2.0 and later, is important: the path to customization may vary slightly depending on the model and regional version of the software.
Instructions:
- 📺 Go to the main menu of the TV by pressing the Home button on the remote.
- ⚙️ Select the Settings section → Personalization (or Settings) → Screen and sound → Lock screen on older versions).
- 🌦️ Find the Weather or Weather Widget – it can be hidden in the lock screen Widgets submenu.
- 🔘 Turn off the slider next to the option Show Video Prediction or Animated Background.
If you don’t have this item on your menu, try an alternative route:
- Press the Settings button on the remote → All settings → System → About TV.
- Click on the firmware number line several times until you have become a developer.
- Go back to Settings → Additional → For developers, and find the USB Debugging option (turn it on).
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If after turning off the video forecast still appears, try to restart the TV: press the Power button on the remote for 10 seconds.
⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware for the Chinese market (CN ROM) The option to disable the video forecast can be blocked, in which case only the reset or ADB-team.
2. Removal via ADB (for power users)
If the standard settings don’t work, you’ll have to connect to your TV via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires a computer with drivers installed and USB debugging enabled on the TV.
Step-by-step:
- Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (includes adb.exe).
- Connect the TV to your computer through USB-port (use the port) USB 3.0 on TV stability).
- Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and type:
adb devicesIf the device appears in the list, do:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.weather2This command removes the weather app for the current user (--user 0). If the video forecast is built into the launcher, try an alternative command:
adb shell settings put global weather_animation_enabled 0Install Platform Tools|Enable USB debugging on TV|Connect TV to PC with original cable|Check device visibility in `adb devices`|Do backup of TV--> settings
⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 5 Pro, Redmi MAX 98") Uninstall can cause a launcher to crash. In this case, use pm disable instead of uninstall: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.weather2 3. If the video forecast appeared after updating the firmware or installing third-party applications, a soft reset (without deleting user data) or a complete reset will help: 🔄 Go to Settings. → System system → Resetting and remediation. 📥 Select Settings Reset (does not delete applications and files). ✅ Confirm the action and wait for the reboot. For a full reset (deletes everything, including accounts): Open Settings → Accounts and security → Factory settings. Enter PIN-code (if installed) Select Delete everything and confirm. Reset type Removes video prediction? Deletes user data? Time of execution Mild reset Yes (in) 80% No cases 2-3 Minutes Reset Launcher Settings Sometimes No 1 minute, full reset Yes (100%) Yes. 5-10 minutes of discharge through ADB Yeah, depending on the team. 1-2 minute 💡A full reset is guaranteed to remove the video prediction, but requires reconfiguring the TV from scratch. Use it only if other methods have failed. 4. Disconnection through third-party launchers If video forecast is built into a standard launcher MIUI TV, You can get around it by installing an alternative shell. TV: 📱 ATV Launcher - lightweight launcher with support for widgets (you can download through Send Files to) TV or bootloader). 🎮 Wolf Launcher – optimized for gaming consoles, but also works on the TV. 🖥️ Hal Launcher is a minimalist interface without unnecessary animations. APK launcher USB-Connect the flash drive to the TV and open the File Manager. Launch the installation APK, Allow installation from unknown sources (Settings) → Security → Unknown sources. After installation, select the new launcher as the main one in Settings → Annexes → Default Launcher: How to Return Xiaomi Standard Launcher If a Third-Party Launcher is Unstable, Return the Original Interface via Settings → Annexes → Reset application preferences or team: adb shell pm clear com.miui.tv.launcher Method disadvantages: ⚠️ Some launchers may not support Xiaomi remote (Home button issues). ⚠️ Weather widgets from third-party apps (such as AccuWeather) can still show animations. 5. Blocking through a router (for advanced) Video weather forecast is downloaded from Xiaomi servers over the Internet. If you turn off TV access to these servers, the animation will stop appearing. The method works 100%, But you need access to the router's settings. IP-address of your TV on the local network (Settings) → Network → Network status. Go to the router control panel (usually) 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1). Find Parental Controls or Filtration MAC/IP. Add the lock rule to IP TVs on the following domains: api.weather.mi.com weather.api.xiaomi.com miui.weather.com.cn Alternatively, you can block ports 80 and 443 For these domains, standard settings.|ADB-team|Resetting the TV|Third-party launcher|Blocking through router|I haven't tried it yet.--> ⚠️ Attention: Blocking weather domains may disrupt other geolocation-related features (e.g. content recommendations in Mi Video).If you have problems after blocking, delete the router rules. 6. If none of the methods worked, the official way remains to appeal to support Xiaomi: 🆕 New models (Mi) TV Q3, Redmi Smart Fire TV), where the video forecast is hard-stitched into the firmware. 🔄 TVs from CN ROM (Chinese firmware, where there are no shutdown options. 🛠️ When the software updates the video forecasts reappear, how to make the message correctly: Specify the exact model of the TV (written on the box or in Settings) → On TV. Attach a video screenshot (you can take a screen photo), describe the methods you have tried before (this will speed up the response: 🌍 Official Support Website (Section) TV). 📧 E-mail: support@xiaomi.com (English). 💬 Telegram or Facebook chats (Xiaomi support groups for your region). In 2026, Xiaomi began to remove video forecast from firmware for the European market (EU ROM) If your TV is warranty, support may offer a patched software update. FAQ: Frequent questions about video forecast on Xiaomi TV 🔍 Why does the video forecast come back after the update? This is due to Xiaomi's policy: some firmware updates reset the custom widget settings. To avoid reappearing, after the update: Turn off the video forecast immediately in the settings. Install a third-party launcher (for example, ATV Launcher. Disable automatic software updates in Settings → System system → Update of the PO. 📶 Video forecast eats up traffic? How do you check it? Yes, animated forecast downloads data from Xiaomi servers (usually 50-200 MB per month). To check: Go to Settings → Network → Use of data. Find the Weather app (com.miui.weather2) If the traffic is higher than the 100 MB/month - video forecast is exactly active. To block traffic for this app completely, use the ADB-Adb shell settings put global restricted_background_data_com_miui_weather2 1 🔄 Can I roll back firmware if the video forecast came after the update? Technically yes, but Xiaomi doesn't provide official tools for rollbacks.Risks: 🚨 Loss of guarantee. 🔧 Possible "brick" (inoperability) of the TV. 🔒 Block some features (e.g. Google Play) If you decide, use only firmware for your forum model XDA Developers, instructions: 1. Download the firmware (.zip) for your model. 2. Rename the file to `update.zip` and put on USB-accumulator (FAT32). 3. Put the flash drive in TV, go into Settings → Update of the PO → Update through USB. 🛡️ Is there a risk of losing the warranty when using ADB? Officially, no, unless you're modifying system partitions. pm uninstall or pm disable commands for custom applications (--user 0) They're considered safe: ⚠️ Avoid commands with su (root access) – this will void the warranty. ⚠️ Do not remove system applications (e.g. com.miui.system). ⚠️ Save the command logcat in case of contacting the service. 📺 On my Redmi. TV A65 There's no option to turn off video forecasts. What do you do? For budget models (Redmi) TV A-series) Xiaomi often simplifies settings.Try: Launcher reset: Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data. ADB-Use the command to disable animations: adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0 adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0 This won't remove the video completely, but it will speed it up to a moment. Physical lock: Put opaque tape on the light sensor (near the camera), sometimes it turns off dynamic widgets.