Modern Xiaomi TVs running on Android TV are powerful multimedia centers, but their initial setup often raises questions for new owners. Immediately after connecting the device to the power grid and the Internet, the user is faced with an empty screen or an offer to start the initial configuration, at which point you need to properly perform the procedure of scanning the airwaves to access free digital TV of high quality.
The process of activating the broadcast depends on the type of connection you plan to use: antenna cable, satellite dish or Internet protocol. Owners of models with built-in tuner DVB-T2 are the luckiest, as they can receive the signal directly without additional consoles. It is important to understand that a competent initial setup will save you from problems with channel dissynchronization and lack of sound in the future.
In this guide, we will analyze all the stages of connection in detail, consider the nuances of working with different providers and offer solutions for typical errors. You'll learn how to set up a favorites list, change the order of programs, and optimize image quality for a specific signal source. TV or Redmi TV.
Preparation of equipment and inspection of connections
Before you go to software settings, you need to make sure that all the connections are physically intact. The signal may not be coming to the TV due to the banal waste of contacts or the use of poor-quality cable. Make sure that the antenna plug is tightly inserted into the Antenna In connector on the back of the device, and the antenna itself is directed towards the nearest tower.
If you are using an external console or satellite receiver, check the connection via HDMI-In this case, the Xiaomi TV will work just like a monitor, and all the channel settings are made on the side of the external device. However, if your goal is to use an integrated tuner, then the cable must go directly from the antenna to the TV socket.
⚠️ Warning: When using an active indoor antenna, make sure it's connected to a power source. Without electricity, the signal amplifier won't work, and the TV will show no signal even with a perfect cable.
The quality of the cable is also critical, especially if the distance from the antenna to the TV exceeds 10 meters. Cheap thin cables can lose signal, which will lead to the scattering of the picture into squares or the complete disappearance of the image. For digital broadcasting, it is recommended to use a coaxial cable with double shielding and a copper central vein.
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Automatic setup of digital channels
The easiest and most common way to get a broadcast list is to use the auto-search function. The Android TV operating system installed on Xiaomi TVs has built-in algorithms that independently determine frequencies and encode streams, a method that is suitable for most users living in a confident reception zone.
To start the process, go to the main menu and select the settings section. You will need to find the input and channel item, which may be called differently in different versions of MIUI for TV firmware. Once you select the signal source "Antenna" or "Cable", the system will prompt you to start scanning.
- 📺 Click the "Menu" button on the remote and select the gear icon in the upper right corner.
- 🔍 Go to the Channels section → All channels. → antenna.
- ⚙️ Select "Auto Search" or "Search for Channels».
- ⏳ Wait for the process to be completed, which can take 2 to 5 minutes.
The scan will display progress bar and current frequency, which is not recommended to be interrupted, as this can cause a failure in the frequency table and save incorrect data. If the search is completed successfully, the TV will suggest switching to the first channel found.
Manual setting and list editing
In some cases, automatic search does not produce the desired result: some channels may be missing or, conversely, there are many blank spots in the list with an error in the signal. Here comes the help of manual adjustment, which allows you to set a specific frequency or adjust the reception parameters, this is especially true for difficult reception conditions or when using outdated equipment.
To go into manual settings, you'll need to select the appropriate item in the search menu, where you can enter the channel number or frequency in megahertz, if you know it, and there's also a sorting feature that allows you to move your favorite shows to the top of the list.
Editing the channel list is an important part of the customization that improves user experience, so you can remove empty or unnecessary positions and rename them for convenience, such as the First channel, which can be renamed News to help you navigate faster.
How to sort channels by numbers?
IPTV and Internet TV settings
Xiaomi TV owners often use the Internet to watch TV through IPTV technology, which allows hundreds of channels to be streamed in high resolution without depending on the overhead signal, and requires stable Wi-Fi access or a wired LAN connection to implement this method.
There are several ways to organize IPTV on the Android TV platform. The easiest is to install a specialized application from the Google Play store. Popular applications such as Peers.TV, Wink or OTT Player provide ready-made playlists and a user-friendly management interface.
If you prefer to use your own.m3u playlists, you will need to install a universal player. In the application settings, you must specify the path to the playlist file or the link provided by your provider. After updating the list, the full broadcast grid will appear in the menu.
| Connection method | Equipment required | Image quality | Internet dependency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etheric (DVB-T2) | Antenna, cable. | HD (up to 1080p) | No. |
| Cable TV | Provider cable | HD / Full HD | No. |
| IPTV (Annexes) | Router, Wi-Fi. | 4K / HDR | Tall. |
| Satellite. | Plate, receiver. | Full HD / 4K | No. |
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To view IPTV in 4K resolution, make sure that your Internet connection speed consistently exceeds 25 Mbps, otherwise buffering and reducing picture quality are possible.
Solving search and signal problems
It is not uncommon for users to experience a situation where a Xiaomi TV does not find a single channel or displays a message “No signal” that can be caused by factors ranging from software failures to physical damage to the antenna. The first step should always be to check the integrity of the cable and the correct choice of the signal source.
If everything is physically correct, try resetting the tuner to factory values, which will remove all previously stored frequencies and start the search again from scratch, often helping to eliminate errors that have occurred in previous unsuccessful attempts at customization.
⚠️ Note: Channel resets do not affect your personal data, installed apps or Google accounts.This is a secure procedure that only affects the list of TV programs.
In the case of a weak signal, the system can find channels, but the image will be constantly interrupted, in which case the use of a signal amplifier or a change in the position of the antenna will help, and it is also worth checking whether interference is caused by household appliances located in the immediate vicinity of the antenna cable.
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If the automatic search failed more than twice, try manually adjusting to the strongest transmitter frequency in your region to “hook” the signal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Below are the answers to the most popular questions that users have when setting up TV on Xiaomi and Redmi devices.