How to turn on the “width” on Xiaomi: HDR, Dolby Vision and Adaptive Brightness

The term “width” among users of Xiaomi equipment has become an unofficial designation of the modes of extended dynamic range — HDR, Dolby Vision, or adaptive brightness. These technologies dramatically improve image quality, making it more contrast, detail and realistic. However, not everyone knows how to properly activate and customize these features on Mi TVs. TV, Redmi Smart TV or Xiaomi smartphones.

In this article, we will understand what exactly is hidden under the concept of “shirk”, which Xiaomi models support these modes, and provide step-by-step instructions for their inclusion. We will pay special attention to the nuances of settings on different devices - from budget smartphones to flagship TVs with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

What is “width” on Xiaomi and why you need it

"Shirik" is a slang term for technologies that extend the dynamic range of an image, which is not used in the official documentation of Xiaomi, but users call it:

• 📺 HDR (High Dynamic Range – a high contrast standard supported by most modern TVs and smartphones.
• 🎬 Dolby Vision - Advanced version HDR dynamically adjustable for each frame (available on flagship models).
• 🔆 Adaptive brightness – automatic adjustment of the screen backlight depending on the lighting (more often found on smartphones).
• 🖥️ Mode “Cinema” or “Games” – pre-configured profiles with enhanced contrast.

The main advantage of "width" is to improve detail in the dark and light areas of the image without losing color balance. For example, in films with night scenes, you see details that merge into a black background on a standard screen, and in bright frames (for example, a sunset or a flash), white does not "knock out".

But there are pitfalls:

• ⚡ Increased energy consumption — HDR Dolby Vision requires more processor and backlight resources, which affects the battery life of smartphones.
• 📉 Not all content supports extended range – if the video is shot without HDR, Including the mode can only worsen the picture.
• 🔌 It requires a compatible signal source – TVs need a compatible signal source. HDMI 2.0/2.1 tagged-up video streaming HDR.

What Xiaomi models support the “width» (HDR/Dolby Vision)

Not all Xiaomi devices are equipped with hardware support for extended dynamic range. Below is a table with models that are guaranteed to support HDR10, Dolby Vision or Adaptive Brightness:

If your model isn't listed, it doesn't mean you can't turn on the "width" on. Some devices support software emulation. HDR through screen settings (e.g., Contrast or Movie mode). HDR requires hardware support – a special image processing chip and a screen with high brightness (from 400 nits).

⚠️ Note: On budget Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or Redmi Smart TV A20) switching-on HDR This can cause the screen to flicker or automatically shut down after 5-10 minutes, due to the limitations of the iron platform.

How to turn it on HDR/Dolby Vision on Xiaomi TVs

The procedure for activating "broad" on Mi TVs TV or Redmi Smart TV Depends on the firmware version and model, and below is a general guide for most devices based on the software. MIUI TV Google TV.

Method 1: Through the main screen settings

1. Press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to the Display and Sound section → Picture.
3. Select the Image Mode item.
4. Activate one of the profiles: 🎥 Movies - includes HDR, if the source supports the format. 🎮 Games – Optimizes input delay and contrast. 🌞 Daytime – Increases brightness for use in sunlight.

Picture

Dolby Vision

HDR

Method 2: Through settings HDMI-port (for external devices)

If you connect to the TV Xiaomi game console (PS5, Xbox Series X or Media Player (Apple) TV, Nvidia Shield, you need to set up HDMI-port:

1. Connect the device to the port HDMI 2.1 (usually marked as eARC).
2. Go to Settings. → Devices and connections → HDMI-entrance.
3. Select the port to which the external device is connected.
4. Set the parameters: 🔄 Regime. HDMI → Extended (for) HDR). 🎵 Sound format → Passthrough (for Dolby Atmos).

Save the settings and restart the TV.

Check the version. MIUI TV (update if necessary)

Connect the device to the port HDMI 2.0/2.1

Turn on the movie mode or"HDR" customized

Activate Dolby Vision (if supported)

Restart the TV to apply changes-->

After inclusion HDR The image has become too dark or artifacts have appeared, try calibrating the screen manually:

1. Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Additionally. → Sizing.
2. Adjust the parameters: 🔘 Brightness – 50-70% (for comfortable viewing). 🎨 Contrast: 80–90% (for deep black). 🌈 Saturation: 55-65% (so that colors are not unnatural).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with a matrix VA (not OLED) Turning on Dolby Vision can cause a soapy image in dynamic scenes, due to the low refresh rate of the screen (60 Hz.

Activation. HDR Adaptive brightness on Xiaomi smartphones

On smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO The switch on "width" is different than on TVs. There are two main modes available:

1. Hardware. HDR — It only works when you view compatible content (e.g. YouTube videos in format) HDR Netflix Movies with Dolby Vision).
2. Adaptive brightness – automatically adjusts the screen’s backlight depending on the lighting (not to be confused with Apple’s True Tone).

Inclusion HDR smartphone-based

To activate support HDR-content:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Find the Color and Contrast (on some models – Image Style).
3. Select saturated or movie mode (this is a software emulation) HDR).
4. For the present. HDR: 📱 Open the video in an app that supports the format (such as Netflix or Disney)+). 🔍 In the upper right corner should appear icon HDR Or Dolby Vision. 🎧 If there is no icon, check the settings of the app (for example, Netflix needs to select High quality).

Adaptive brightness setting

The adaptive brightness on Xiaomi smartphones is based on the light sensor data to turn it on:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Brightness.
2. Activate the adaptive brightness slider.
3. Click on the gear next to the slider for fine tuning: 🌓 Set a minimum brightness level (recommended 20-30%). 🌞 Set the maximum level (70-80% is recommended to avoid blinding your eyes).

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If adaptive brightness is not working properly (for example, too dim in bright light), wipe the light sensor (located next to the front camera) with a dry wipe. Dust or greasy prints can distort the readings.

On flagship models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Mi) 12S Ultra, which is available for gaming, is Dolby Vision, which improves graphics in mobile games by adding deeper colors and contrast, and to enable it:

1. Open the Settings. → Display. → Dolby Vision.
2. Select the item for games.
3. Activate the switch and select the profile (Balance or Bright).

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K50 Pro) long-term use HDR-It is recommended to turn off the function when viewing static images (for example, photos).

Xiaomi’s “broad” issues and solutions

Even after setting the correct modes HDR Dolby Vision users often face problems. Below are the following errors and ways to fix them.

1. HDR not on the TV

If you're optional HDR Dolby Vision is inactive (grey), check the following:

• 🔌 Signal source – make sure that the connected device (prefix, media player) transmits HDR. For example, on PS5 You need to turn on the output. HDR video-setting.
• 📺 Version. HDMI — for HDR cable HDMI Older cables (1.4) do not support extended dynamic range.
• 🔄 Update software on Xiaomi TVs until 2020 release HDR It may not work without updating to MIUI TV 3.0+.

2. Image too dark or over-lit

This is a problem with incorrect screen calibration.

• 🔦 Check the Brightness and Contrast settings (optimum values are indicated above).
• 🎭 Try changing the image mode to Standard and turn it back on. HDR.
• 🔍 Make sure there are no reflections in the light sources near the TV (e.g., from a window or lamp).

3.Dolby Vision works with artifacts

If you see stripes, flicker or “soap” when viewing content from Dolby Vision, follow the following steps:

• 📵 Turn off the Motion Smoothing function in the screen settings.
• 🔌 Connect the device to another HDMI-port (preferably) HDMI 3 or eARC).
• 🔄 Reset the image settings to factory (Settings) → Display. → Resetting settings).

4.On a smartphone HDR It only works in certain applications.

This is normal behavior because it is real. HDR However, if the feature is not activated even in compatible apps (such as Netflix), check it out:

• 📋 Subscription – Dolby Vision on Netflix is available only on Standard and Premium.
• 📱 Application settings – YouTube needs to manually select quality HDR (not available for all videos).
• 🔄 Updates – make sure the smartphone app and firmware are updated.

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If your device does not support hardware HDR, But you want to improve the image quality, use Movie or saturated mode in the screen settings. It's a software emulation, but it improves contrast dramatically.

Comparison HDR, Dolby Vision and Adaptive Brightness

To understand which “width” mode is best for your tasks, consider the key differences between technologies:

For most users HDR10 Dolby Vision is the best choice – it is supported by the maximum number of devices and content. Dolby Vision should be used only if your TV or smartphone is officially certified (for example, Mi). TV Q2 Xiaomi 13 Pro and the content is available in this format.

Adaptive brightness, in turn, has nothing to do with picture quality — it’s just a convenience feature, and should be turned on on on smartphones to save battery life and comfort in different lighting.

Additional settings to improve the “width”

Besides the basic settings HDR And Dolby Vision, Xiaomi devices have hidden features that will help you maximize the potential of the screen.

1. Color calibration on Xiaomi TVs

For accurate color reproduction settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Display and sound → Additionally. → Colour calibration.
2. Select User Mode.
3. Adjust the parameters: 🎨 Color temperature: Warm (for movies) or Neutral (for games). 🔴 Red/green/blue saturation – reduce by 5–10% if colors seem unnatural. 🔄 Gamma – set the value of 2.2 for most movies.

2. Enable the "Cinema" mode for games on smartphones

On some models (for example, Black Shark 5 Pro or Black Shark). POCO F5 Pro) has a hidden mode that improves graphics in games:

1. Activate Developer Mode (click 7 times on the MIUI version in your phone settings).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the Force option HDR (forced HDR) and turn it on.
4. 🎮 Start the game and check if the icon has appeared. HDR notification-bar.

⚠️ Attention: Compulsory inclusion HDR In games, it can lead to overheating of the processor and decrease FPS. Use this feature only on flagship models with active cooling (e.g. Black Shark or RedMagic).

3. Optimizing video streaming for HDR

To stream services (Netflix, YouTube, Disney)+) automatically reproduced the content in HDR:

• 📱 On Netflix: Open a profile. Go to Settings → Video quality. Select High (for the video) HDR) Auto (for Dolby Vision).
• 📺 On YouTube: Open a video with support HDR (It's usually marked with an icon. Press three dots. → Quality. → select a permission marked HDR.
• 🎬 Disney.+ Apple TV+: Make sure your device is certified for Dolby Vision (listed on Dolby's website). In the app settings, enable Dolby Vision (if available).

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If HDR Youtube is not enabled, try using the Chrome browser instead of the standard app. HDR YouTube is available only through the web version.

4.Tune the sound for full immersion

HDR And Dolby Vision only comes out with a high-quality sound. On Xiaomi TVs, tune the audio as follows:

1. Go to Settings → Sound.
2. Select Movie or Music (depending on the content).
3. Enable Dolby Audio or DTS Virtual:X (if supported).
4. For external sound systems (soundbar, receiver) select the Passthrough format in the settings HDMI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the “width” on Xiaomi