How to control a TV from a Xiaomi Poco phone M3: all manner of settings

Modern Xiaomi smartphones have long ceased to be just means of communication - they have become universal remotes for managing smart technology. M3 They may not know, but their device can replace multiple remotes, including control of the TV, but not all TV models are supported out of the box, and the settings sometimes require fine calibration.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to control TV from Xiaomi Poco phone M3: standard IR-You'll learn how to configure the Mi Remote app, which TV models are compatible, and what to do if your phone doesn't find your TV. And secret features that aren't written in the official instructions.

Before you start, make sure your Poco is yours. M3 updated to the latest version MIUI. Old firmware may not support new management protocols or may contain errors in the work IR-Also check if the TV has an infrared receiver (usually located on the front panel) without it, control over the radio. IR will not be possible.

1. Compatibility check: Does your Poco support M3 TV-manager?

Not all versions of Xiaomi Poco M3 fitted IR-A blaster, which is necessary for traditional control of the TV as a remote control, to make sure that it is available:

Step 1: Look at the top of the phone -- there's got to be a little black round or rectangular module next to the headphone jack. IR-transmitter.

Step 2. Go to Settings. → Connected devices → IR-If you don't have a partition, your Poco model. M3 non-functional.

If IR-There's no blaster, don't despair! There are alternative ways to control through:

• 📶 Wi-Fi (for Smart) TV Support for Mi Home or Google Home)
• 🔵 Bluetooth (rarely, but some TV models support the)
• 🌐 Cloud services (e.g. Xiaomi Home for Mi TVs) TV)

⚠️ Attention: Poco phones M3 for the Indian and global markets (models) M2010J19CG and M2010J19CI) fitted IR-European and some Asian versions (M2010J19CT) You may not have it. Please specify your modification in Settings. → The phone. → Model.

2. Set up the Mi Remote application for managing IR

If your Poco M3 supportive IR, The main tool is the standard Mi Remote application (in some regions called Mi Remote Controller). MIUI, If you don’t, download it from Google Play.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Mi Remote and allow access to the Camera (required for scanning) QR-codes of some TV).
2. Click Add Add the device → Television.
3. Select your TV brand from the list (if not, choose Universal).
4. Point your phone to TV and hold the Test button until the TV responds.
5. If you don’t have a reaction, try another protocol from the list (for example, Samsung might be the best option for you). Samsung-1 or Samsung-2).

If the TV doesn’t respond to commands:

• 🔋 Check the battery power of the phone - at a low level IR-The transmitter may be unstable.
• 📱 Make sure that nothing is closed. IR-port on the phone (case, film).
• 🔄 Restart your phone and TV.

Make sure you're available. IR-POCO blaster M3

Check the compatibility of the TV brand in the Mi Remote list

Point the phone to the IR receiver of the TV (usually from the bottom or front)

Turn off the energy saving mode on the phone

Update the Mi Remote app to the latest version-->

3. Alternative methods of management without IR-blaster

If your Poco M3 If you don’t have an infrared port, use one of these methods:

(a) Wi-Fi (for Smart) TV)

Many modern TVs (Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Sony Android TV) They support local area network management:

1. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Install an official brand app (e.g. Samsung SmartThings, LG ThinQ).
3. Follow the instructions of the application for pairing devices.

(b) Through Bluetooth (rarely)

Some TVs (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) TV 4S/5) Bluetooth support. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair in the TV settings.

(c) Through Xiaomi Home (for Mi) TV)

If you have a Xiaomi TV, use the Mi Home app:

1. Add the TV to the app via Add the device → TV.
2. Confirm the pairing on the TV screen.
3. Use the virtual remote in the device section.

⚠️ Attention: In Wi-Fi control, command delays can be as high as 1-2 seconds, which is normal and involves router processing.

4. Advanced functions: voice control and macros

With Poco M3 You can not only switch channels, but you can also automate routine activities:

(a) Voice control via Google Assistant

If your TV supports Google Cast or Android TV, You can use voice commands:

1. Activate Google Assistant on your phone (hold the Home button or say OK, Google).
2. Say, for example: Turn on Netflix on your TV or turn up the volume on TV.

(b) Macros in Mi Remote

Mi Remote allows you to create chains of commands (macros), for example, with one button you can:

• 🎬 Turn on the TV.
• 🔊 Set the volume to 50%
• 📺 Turn over. HDMI-prefix

For this:

1. Open Mi Remote and select your TV.
2. Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Macros.
3. Add a new sequence and write down commands.

(c) Gesture management

In some firmware MIUI The function of gestures in the air is available for IR-It's enabled in the Mi Remote app settings, for example, you can switch channels by swiping your finger left/right over your phone.

5. Problem Solving: The phone can't find the TV

If Mi Remote doesn’t detect your TV or commands don’t execute, try the following steps:

(a) Television does not respond to IR-team

• 🔦 Check if the IR receiver is closed on TV (for example, with a decorative panel).
• 📱 Reinstall the Mi Remote app.
• 🔄 Choose a different protocol for your brand manually (the list may have several options for Samsung, LG etc.).

(b) Wi-Fi management is not working

• 📶 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same network (not the guest network!).
• 🔒 Turn it off. VPN Proxies on the phone – they can block the local connection.
• 🔄 Reboot the router.

(c) Brand app does not see TV

• 📱 Update the TV firmware (in the Settings menu) → Support → Update of the PO).
• 🔧 Reset your network settings to TV (Settings) → Network → Reset).
• 📋 Check if your model supports TV control through the app (the list of compatible devices is usually available on the manufacturer’s website).

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If Mi Remote doesn't find your TV, try adding it as Universal and manually testing all available protocols, TCL or Hisense) works only through universal settings.

6. Hidden opportunities: control of the TV through ADB

For advanced users, there is a way to control TV through ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This is true if standard methods don’t work and the TV supports Android TV.

Instructions:

1. Turn on the debugging. USB on the TV (Settings) → On TV. → Build Number – Press 7 times, then return to Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
2. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On the phone, install the app. ADB Wi-Fi Connect and Connect to TV IP.
4. Use commands. ADB For example, adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_VOLUME_UP # Increase the volume of the adb shell input keyevent KEYCODE_HOME # Back on the main screen

List of useful KEYCODE steer:

• KEYCODE_DPAD_UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT — navigation
• KEYCODE_ENTER — choice
• KEYCODE_BACK — backwards
• KEYCODE_POWER — switch-on

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Incorrect commands can cause a TV interface to crash, especially on limited firmware (such as Samsung Tizen.

7.A review of the best third-party TV management apps

If the standard solutions don't work, try alternative applications. We tested a few and picked the best ones.

AnyMote Universal Remote

(b) Unified Remote

(c) Sure Universal Remote

• ✅ Works with Smart. TV via Wi-Fi.
• ✅ Built-in browser for streaming services.
• ❌ The interface is overloaded with advertising.

(d) Yatse: Remote for Android TV

• ✅ Optimized for Android TV kodi.
• ✅ Support for gestures and voice input.
• ✅ Paid version without advertising (~300 rubles.).

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For Samsung TVs and LG Better use branded applications (SmartThings and ThinQ) Third-party remotes may not support all features (e.g., managing Smart features or game modes).

FAQ: Frequent questions about TV management with Poco M3