How to sort channels on a Xiaomi TV: 5 ways to organize the list

Xiaomi Mi TVs TV They offer flexibility to set up on-air and digital broadcasting, but standard sorting of channels after automatic search often leaves much to be desired. HD-Versioning is a barrier to easy viewing. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to organize channels on Xiaomi. TV, including hidden firmware functions and bypassing typical system constraints.

It is important to understand that sorting methods depend on the firmware version and the TV model (Mi series). TV 4S, Mi TV 5, Mi TV Q2 We will look at the universal solutions that work on most devices, and also point out the features of specific versions of software where standard instructions may not work. If you are faced with a situation where after updating the saved lists disappeared - at the end of the article there is a section with the restoration of settings.

1. Automatic sorting of channels by alphabet and type

The easiest way to get the chaos in order is to use the built-in automatic sorting function, which is available in the on-air settings menu and allows you to arrange channels on:

• 🔤 Alphabet (by name)
• 📺 Broadcast type (digital/analogue)
• 📶 Signal frequency (increase/decrease)
• 🔢 Numbers. LCN (Logical numbering, if supported by the operator)

To start automatic sorting:

1. Open the Settings. → Device and preferences → Television → Settings for air TV.
2. Select Order Channels (or Sort Channels in New Firmware).
3. Click Autosort and select a criterion (e.g., alphabetically).
4. Confirm the action with the OK button on the remote.

⚠️ Attention: Self-sorting will reset all manual changes to channel numbers. If you previously manually assigned priority numbers (such as "1" for your favorite channel), they will have to be reconfigured.

Manual channel numbering: step-by-step instruction

If you don't like automatic sorting, you can manually assign each channel a convenient number, which is ideal for those who want to:

• 📌 Keep your favorite channels in the first position (1-10).
• 🔄 Split up HD and SD One-channel versions (e.g., "First Channel") HD" on 1, "First SD" 51).
• 🗑️ Remove unnecessary channels at the bottom of the list (900)+).

Instructions for manual numbering:

1. Go to Settings. → Television → Streamline the channels.
2. Select the channel you want to renumber and press OK.
3. In the menu that opens, select Change the number (or Assign a number).
4. Enter a new number using the digital buttons of the remote and confirm.

Make a list of priority channels on paper|Make sure there are no duplicates (remove the extra ones)|Keep in mind the current numbers of your favorite channels.|Turn off the “Block Changes” function in TV settings-->

💡 Tip: On Mi models TV P1 And then there's Channel Grouping, which allows you to create folders (like Sports, Kids, News) and drag and drop channels with your mouse (if you have a Mi Remote touchpad on it).

3. Removal and concealment of unnecessary channels

Before sorting, it is recommended to get rid of duplicates and unused channels.This will simplify navigation and speed up switching. TV There are two ways to remove the channel:

• 🗑️ Delete – the channel disappears from the list completely (you can only restore it by re-searching).
• 👁️ Hiding – the channel remains in the system, but does not appear in the general list (you can return in the settings).

How to remove the channel:

1. In the menu, arrange channels, select an unnecessary channel.
2. Press Menu (or ⋮) remote.
3. Select the channel. → Confirm.

How to hide the channel (without completely removing):

1. In the same menu, select Hide the channel.
2. Hidden channels can be returned to Settings → Television → Hidden channels.

4. Sort channels through the Mi Home app (for smart TVs)

Xiaomi TVs with Mi Home support (e.g. Mi) TV 5 Pro or Mi TV Q1) They can manage the channel list through a mobile app, and that's convenient if you have a channel list:

• 📱 The remote is lost or broken.
• 🖱️ It is more convenient to work with the touch screen of the smartphone.
• 🔄 You need to synchronize settings between several TVs in the house.

Instructions:

1. Install the Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS).
2. Connect your TV to your Xiaomi account (in TV settings: Account and security) → Add the device).
3. In the app, select your TV → Tv settings → Channel management.
4. Drag the channels in the right order or assign numbers.

⚠️ Warning: After changes to Mi Home, the TV may need to be rebooted. If sorting is not applied, check to connect the TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network.

5. Recovery of sorting after resetting or updating

One of the common problems is resetting the user sort after updating the firmware or resetting the settings, in which case:

If after the update, the item Order channels disappeared:

1. Check the firmware version in Settings → On TV.
2. For software older than 2022, use an alternative method:
3. On the Mi models TV Stick Sort is only available through Mi Home.

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Before updating your firmware, take screenshots of the current channel sorting (or write down the numbers on paper) and save hours of reconfiguration.

6. Export and import of channel list (hidden function)

Few people know, but in Xiaomi. TV You can save the list of channels to the file and restore it:

• 🔄 Moving (transferring TV to another location).
• 📥 Firmware updates.
• 🛠️ Repair or replacement of motherboard.

How to export the list:

1. Connect. USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32) TV.
2. Go to Settings. → Television → Streamline the channels → Exports.
3. Select Save on USB and wait for completion.
4. The file will be saved as channel_list_backup.db.

How to import:

1. Repeat steps. 1-2, But choose Import.
2. Confirm the replacement of the current list.
3. Reboot the TV (Settings → Reboot).

⚠️ Note: The imported list may not work if:

• The firmware has changed (for example, from PatchWall to Google). TV).
• USB-storage NTFS exFAT.
• The file is corrupted (check checksum).

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Channel list export/import only works within one TV model. TV 4S on Mi TV 5 impossible!

7. Solving sorting problems on different models

Not all Xiaomi TVs handle channel sorting the same way, but the following are typical problems and solutions for popular series:

For Android models TV 11+ (Like Mi. TV P1):

1. Open Settings → Channels → Channel Management.
2. Select Change Order and drag and drop channels with your mouse (if you have Mi Remote connected with a touchpad).
3. To assign numbers, use Edit numbers.

FAQ: Frequent questions about channel sorting on Xiaomi TV