Introduction: Why Xiaomi is the TV They don't show up?
You just unpacked the new Xiaomi Mi TV TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV X or Poco TV, You've connected an antenna, but instead of the channels you're expecting, you see "No signal" or you see a blank list? This problem is familiar to many owners of the brand's smart TVs. TV Does not automatically configure channels when first turned on – you need to search for them and save them manually through the menu.
In this article, we will discuss all the ways to set up TV channels on Xiaomi. TV — From basic automatic search to manually adjusting for complex cases (weak signal, specific frequencies or cable TV), you will also learn why some channels may not be caught, how to update the list, and what to do if the TV does not see the antenna. Instructions are relevant for all models Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco based on Android TV Google TV (including Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi TV A Series and others).
Before you start, make sure you have:
• Connected antenna (air or cable) or set-top box (for digital TV);
• Cable HDMI (if you use an external receiver);
• Sustainable TV power (not through the extension cord!)
1. Preparing the TV for channel search
Before you start searching for channels, you need to connect the source of the signal correctly and choose the type of broadcast, which depends on whether the TV finds all the available channels or misses some of them.
First, check the physical connection:
• For on-air/digital TV (DVB-T2) — The antenna must be connected to the connector RF IN (or ANTENNA) back-screen.
For cable TV, the cable from the provider connects to the same connector, but additional frequency adjustment may be required.
• Satellite TV requires an external receiver connected via HDMI (The setting is on the console, not on the TV!).
⚠️ Note: If you use a digital set-top box (for example, for T2), the channel setting is performed on the console itself, and the TV must be switched to the corresponding set-top box. HDMI-In this case, the further instructions do not apply!
After connecting the antenna or cable:
1. Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Channels (or Settings) → Television on new models).
2. Select the signal source:
- antenna (DVB-T/T2) — for terrestrial or digital TV;
- Cable (DVB-C) — for cable TV from the provider;
- Satellite (DVB-S/S2) — Only if you have a built-in tuner (rare for Xiaomi) TV).
3. If you are not sure about the type of signal, choose Autodetermination - the TV will try to determine it yourself.
✔️ Connect the antenna/cable to the connector RF IN
✔️ Check the density of the connection (no backlash)
✔️ Select the right signal source in the settings
✔️ Make sure the TV is not in mode HDMI (if the prefix is used)
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2. Automatic channel search on Xiaomi TV
This is the easiest way to do it, and it's the most convenient way for most users to do it. The TV will scan all the frequencies available and save the channels found. The instructions are the same for all Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco Android models. TV:
Steps for Automatic Search:
1. Open the settings menu by pressing the button ⚙️ Settings on the remote (or Menu) → Settings on older models).
2. Go to Channels section → Auto-tuning (or Television) → Channel setting → Search engine).
3. Select the signal type (if you have not done so before):
- For on-air TV: DVB-T2;
- For cable: DVB-C (You may need to enter parameters from the provider).
4.Push Start and wait until the process is completed (usually takes 3-10 minutes).
During the search, the screen will display the progress bar and the channels found. Upon completion, the TV will prompt you to save the list. Do not interrupt the process - this can lead to an incomplete list of channels or a tuner failure.
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If the TV finds few channels, try repeating the automatic search 2-3 times, sometimes the signal can be unstable, and not all frequencies are determined the first time.
Once saved, the channels will be sorted by numbers to change the order:
1. Go to Settings. → Channels → Streamline the channels.
2. Select the channel and press OK on the remote, then select Move or Delete.
3. Use the button to quickly access your favorite channels FAV on the remote (if any).
3. Manually adding channels: when automatic search does not work
If you can't find any channels or miss some (e.g. regional) you'll have to add them manually, which is also true for cable TV, where the provider uses non-standard frequencies.
Instructions for manual adjustment:
1. Go to Settings. → Channels → Manual setting (or TV) → Channel setting → Manual search).
2. Select the signal type (DVB-T2 or DVB-C).
3. For DVB-C Enter the parameters from the provider:
Frequency (e.g. 314 MHz)
- Symbolic speed (e.g, 6875 ks/s);
- Modulation (usually 256) QAM).
This information can be checked with your provider or on its website.
4. For DVB-T2 Specify the multiplex number (e.g. Multiplex 1 - 546 MHz).
5. Click Search and wait for the result.
If you don’t know the exact parameters for cable TV, try the following standard values (works for many providers in Russia):
| Parameter | Value 1 | Value 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 298 MHz | 314 MHz |
| Symbolic speed | 6875 ks/s | 6952 ks/s |
| Modulation. | 256 QAM | 256 QAM |
⚠️ Note: When searching manually, don’t keep channels with low signal levels (less than 50%) – they will constantly slow down or disappear.
Where to get the parameters for cable TV?
4. Configuring digital channels (DVB-T2) Xiaomi TV
Digital terrestrial television (DVB-T2) In Russia, it broadcasts in two multiplexes (channel packages) to configure them on Xiaomi. TV, Automatic search is enough, but sometimes additional customization is required.
Features of settings DVB-T2:
• Television should support the standard DVB-T2 (All Xiaomi models support the 2018 model).
The antenna should be decimeter range (not to be confused with the old meter!).
In some regions, a signal amplifier may be required (if the TV is far from the TV tower).
If the search engine does not find the digital channels:
1. Check that the settings have selected the region of Russia (otherwise the TV will look for channels in the wrong range).
2.Make sure that the antenna is directed towards the nearest TV tower (can be checked on the RTRS website).
3. Try an alternative way of searching:
- Go to Settings. → Channels → Setting up DVB-T2.
- Enter the multiplex frequencies manually (for Russia, this is usually 546 MHz and 498 MHz, but may vary by region).
- Press Search.
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If the TV finds channels but they don't show (black screen or artifacts), the problem is the weak signal. Try using an amplifier or redirecting the antenna.
5 Problem Solving: Why Xiaomi TV Can't find the channels?
If after all the manipulations, the channels did not appear, check the following points:
- 📡 Antenna problems: Check the integrity of the cable (whether there are any overburdens or damages) and make sure the antenna is connected to the correct connector (RF IN). For a room antenna, try to place it closer to the window.
- 📶 Weak signal: Use a signal amplifier (especially for remote regions); check the direction of the antenna, it should be oriented to the TV tower; you can find out the optimal direction on the RTR site.
- ⚙️ Incorrect TV settings: Reset channel settings: Settings → Channels → Reset. Update your TV firmware (see next section) and check that the region settings indicate Russia (or your country).
- 🔌 Power problems: Connect the TV directly to the outlet (without extension cords). Try another network cable (if you suspect a malfunction).
If nothing helps, try resetting the TV to factory settings:
1. Go to Settings. → The device → Data resetting.
2. Select Reset all settings (does not delete apps, only settings).
3. After the reboot, repeat the channel search.
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models TV Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023) The settings menu may vary.Look for Live or Etheric TV in the main menu.
6. firmware update: if channels are missing after the update
Sometimes when you update the firmware on the TV, you lose the stored channels or the tuner stops working, and that's because of software changes, to fix the problem.
Steps to update the firmware:
1. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
2.Click Check for Updates.
3 If a new version is available, install it (the TV will restart automatically).
4.Repeat the channel search after the update (old lists may be reset).
If after the update the tuner stopped working at all:
• Try to roll back to the previous firmware version (if there is a backup).
• Contact Xiaomi support via the official website or chat in the Mi Home app.
• Check the forums (for example, 4PDA) — It may be a massive problem, and there is a temporary solution.
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Before updating your firmware, record or photograph the current channel settings (frequency, order) that will help you quickly restore them after resetting.
7. Alternative ways to watch TV on Xiaomi TV
If you can’t set up on-air or cable channels, consider alternatives:
- 📺 IPTV via apps: Install applications like SS IPTV, Lazy IPTV Or TiviMate from Google Play, which requires a playlist from the provider (file) to work.m3u). Many providers provide IPTV free of charge when connecting to the Internet.
- 🛠️ External console: Connect Xiaomi Mi Box, NVIDIA Shield or other console on Android TV. Channel settings will be done on the console, and the TV is used as a monitor.
- 🌍 Streaming Services: Install YouTube TV, Wink, Okko or KION. Many services offer good quality channel packages (but usually paid).
The advantage of these methods is that they don't depend on the antenna or cable, and the picture quality is often better than that of terrestrial TV, but they will require Internet speeds of 15 Mbps to work.