How to Turn on Xiaomi TV P1: way + solution

Xiaomi Mi TVs TV P1 The device is popular because of its combination of premium image quality, Dolby Vision support and affordable price, but even with such an advanced device, users sometimes face a basic problem: How to turn on your TV when it doesn’t respond to the remote, freezes after an update, or requires initial setup. This article covers all possible scenarios, from standard on-setting to emergency start-up methods.

We will analyze not only the obvious ways (button on the remote, mechanical button on the case), but also less well-known techniques: turn on through a mobile application, after resetting settings or in the absence of response to any commands. Particular attention is paid to typical user errors that lead to the seeming "breakdown" of the TV, although the problem is solved for the TV. 1-2 minute.

Ways to Incorporate Xiaomi Mi TV P1 regular

90% of the time, Xiaomi TV P1 It's turned on in the standard way, using a remote control, but even here, there are nuances that many people don't know about.

Main way: Press the Power button (usually marked with an icon) ⊙) If the TV is plugged into the outlet, it has to react within a few minutes. 2-3 Notice the indicator if it flashes red. 3 Once in a row, this signals a blocking by parental control (we will discuss the decision below).

• 📺 From the remote: press the power button once. Holding the button for more than 5 seconds will lead to a forced shutdown.
• 🔘 Button on the body: located under the Mi logo on the bottom frame. Press it once, the TV will turn on, hold 10+ seconds reset the settings.
• 🔌 Through the socket: if the TV is completely off, connect it to the network. Turn on automatically (if previously activated mode "Fast Start").
• 📱 Mobile app: In Mi Home or Mi Remote, select your device and click "On." Only works when you connect to a single Wi-Fi network.

If the TV doesn’t respond to the remote, check:

1. Whether the batteries are charged (replace them even if the indicator on the remote is on).
2. Is there any obstacle between the remote and the IR receiver (it is located to the right of the logo).
3. Is not activated mode "Eco" in the remote settings (disabled in Settings) → Devices → DU remote).

Incorporation after resetting or updating the firmware

After resetting to factory settings or installing a new firmware, Xiaomi TV P1 It can be out of the box, it can be a long boot, it can require you to set up or it can be completely off. It's normal, but there are ways to speed things up.

If the TV has been getting stuck on the Mi logo for more than 10 minutes after the reset:

1. Turn off the power outlet for 30 seconds.
2. Connect back, and the reboot should begin.
3. If the freeze is repeated, hold the power button on the case for 15 seconds for an emergency reboot.

After successful operation, the TV may require:

• 🌍 Selection of language and region (we recommend choosing "Russia" for the correct operation of applications).
• 📶 Wi-Fi connection – without it, Google Play and voice search won’t work.
• 🔑 Signing in to your Mi Account (optional, but gives you access to cloud features).

What to do if the TV is not turned on at all

If Xiaomi P1 It doesn't show signs of life (the indicator doesn't burn, doesn't respond to buttons), the problem may be power, motherboard or firmware:

Power check:

• 🔌 Turn off the power cable from the socket and TV.
• 🔍 Check the cable for damage (especially at the base of the plug).
• 🔄 Connect the cable to another outlet (preferably with grounding).
• ⚡ Try another power cable (from a monitor or other Xiaomi TV).

Hardware reboot:

On the back of the TV (usually near the ports) HDMI) You have a Reset button. Press it with a thin object (clip) and hold it for 10 seconds. BIOS And it can bring the TV back to life.

Checking the indicator:

• 🔴 Red flashing: firmware error or hardware failure.
• 🟢 Green Constant: TV is on but no signal on the screen (check backlighting).
• ⚫ Not burning: a problem with food or motherboard.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV makes a high-frequency squeak when it's turned on, immediately disconnect it from the mains. This is a sign of a power supply malfunction that could cause a fire.

Including without remote control: alternative methods

Lost the remote or it broke? There are at least 4 ways to turn on Xiaomi Mi TV P1 Some require pre-setting, others work out of the box".

1. Button on the case: as mentioned earlier, it is located under the logo. Press it once to turn it on. Holding 5 seconds will trigger a reset menu.

2.Mi Remote mobile application:

1. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Choose a TV model (Mi) TV P1).
3. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
4. Click "Include" in the appendix.

3. Voice assistant: if previously set up Google Assistant or Alice from Yandex, say:

• 🎤"Google, turn on the TV (for Google Assistant).
• 🎤"Alice, turn on Xiaomi. TV" (for Yandex columns).

Universal remote: any IR remote (e.g., from an air conditioner) can be programmed to control Xiaomi P1. Codes for setting:

0178, 0145, 0021, 0004

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If you have a Xiaomi smartphone with an IR port (like the Redmi Note 8 Pro or Mi 10), use it as a remote via the standard Remote app.

Solving inclusion issues after update

Updates to the firmware on Xiaomi Mi TV P1 They usually go smoothly, but in 5-10% And it's a problem with inclusion, and it's more often a problem with inclusion:

• 🔄 Interrupted update (cut off the light or pulled the cable).
• 📥 Incompatible software version (for example, firmware for another model).
• 🗃️ Lack of memory to unpack the update.

If the TV does not turn on after the update:

1. Turn it off the grid for 1 minute.
2. Connect back and hold the power button on the case for 15 seconds.
3. If you have a recovery menu, select Wipe. data/factory reset (reset).
4. After resetting, the TV should boot up in normal mode.

For forced re-flashing through USB:

1. Download the official firmware for Mi TV P1 From the Xiaomi Support website.
2. Unpack. ZIP-archive and copy the file update.zip flash-drive (FAT32).
3. Put the flash drive in. USB-TV port (it is better to use the port) USB 2.0).
4. Press the power button on the case and connect the TV to the network. Hold the button for 30 seconds.
5. The update process will begin (this will take place). 5-10 minute).

⚠️ Warning: Do not use flash drives larger than 32 GB, the TV may not recognize them. USB 3.0 (blue ports) as they are sometimes incompatible with recovery mode.

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If the TV is stuck on a screen with the Mi logo for more than 20 minutes, never pull the power cable out, which could damage the bootloader. Instead, hold the power button for 15 seconds to force a reboot.

Set up automatic switching on schedule

Xiaomi Mi TV P1 It supports an on/off timer, which is useful for watching morning news or automating your TV:

Go to the menu:

Settings → Smart functions → On/off timer

Choose:

• ⏰ Turn on time (for example, 7:00 for morning news).
• 📴 Signal source (HDMI1, TV, attachment).
• 🔊 Volume (recommended) 30-40% smoothly).
• 🔄 Repeat (daily or on selected days).

To operate the timer, the TV must remain plugged into the outlet. Quick Start (in the same settings) reduces the turn-on time from 30 seconds to 5.

If the timer doesn't work:

• Check if the Standby Mode is enabled in the Settings → Energy conservation.
• Update your TV firmware to the latest version.
• Reset the timer settings and set it up again.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many problems with Xiaomi inclusion P1 It's caused by unobvious user errors.-5 The causes of a “non-working” TV and how to prevent them:

It is especially dangerous to interrupt the upgrade process. P1 You're stuck in the "Install Update" phase, never pull the power cable out:

1. Wait 30 minutes, sometimes the process is slow.
2. If no change is made, hold the power button on the body for 15 seconds.
3. When you freeze again, reset through Settings → On TV. → Reset.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions