How to turn on the stream on the Xiaomi TV: from terrestrial TV to YouTube

Xiaomi TVs and set-top boxes support several streaming methods, from classic on-air broadcasts to streaming services like YouTube or Netflix. However, not everyone knows how to set up each of these modes correctly, especially if it is digital TV (DVB-T2) or connecting external antennas. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of enabling broadcasts on Mi TV, Mi Box S and Mi TV Stick devices, including solutions to typical problems.

It's important to understand that the setup algorithm depends on the TV model and the type of broadcast. For example, watching TV through the antenna will require a built-in tuner (not all models are available), and streaming will require a stable Internet connection. We'll look at each scenario separately, taking into account the features of PatchWall firmware (the Xiaomi branded shell for TV). If your TV does not catch channels or emits an error when connecting to the service, at the end of the article you will find an FAQ with solutions.

1. Compatibility Check: What type of broadcast supports your Xiaomi TV

Before you set up your broadcast, make sure your Xiaomi device is technically capable of playing it.

• 📺 On-air TV (DVB-T/T2): It requires a built-in tuner. TV 4S/4X/5 Pro but not in the Mi Box S and Mi TV Stick (they need an external console).
• 🌍 Satellite TV (DVB-S/S2): It is supported only by TVs with modules. CI+ (Like Mi. TV Q1 75").
• 📶 IPTV Streaming: available on all PatchWall devices (web required).
• 🎮 Mirroring (screen duplication): works via Miracast or Google Cast (requires Android smartphone).

To find out the exact model of your TV, go to Settings → TV, if the specifications are DVB-T2, You can connect the antenna directly, and the Mi Box and Mi Stick will require additional hardware, like, for example, the same equipment, USB-tuner (e.g. Hauppauge WinTV) or external set-top box.

⚠️ Xiaomi TVs for the Chinese market (with suffix) CN in models) often do not support European broadcasting standards (DVB-T2). Before buying, check the region of the device!

2. Set up terrestrial TV (DVB-T2) on Xiaomi TV

If your TV is equipped with a built-in tuner, connect the antenna to the RF IN connector (usually located on the back).

1. Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Television → Antenna.
2. Select Digital TV (DVB-T2) and click Channel Search.
3. Specify the broadcast region (for example, Moscow or St. Petersburg). If your city is not on the list, choose the nearest major.
4. Run an automatic search. It takes 3-5 minutes.

Once the search is complete, the channels will appear in the TV section of the home screen. If some channels are not found, try manual search:

• 🔍 Enter the multiplex frequency for your region (e.g. 546 MHz for the first multiplex in Moscow).
• 📶 Make sure the signal level is at least 60% (displayed in the upper right corner during the search).
• 🔄 If channels are found but do not show an image, update the channel list manually.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV doesn't find any channels, check the integrity of the antenna cable and its connection to the connector. A common mistake is using a cable with a damaged squirt, which leads to interference.

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3. Connecting satellite TV (DVB-S2) on supported models

Satellite broadcasting is only available on Xiaomi TVs with CI+ module (such as Mi TV Q1 or Mi TV Master Series).

• 📡 Satellite antenna (plate) with converter.
• 🔌 F-Connector Cable – F-Connector for TV Connection.
• 📶 Satellite data (frequency, symbolic velocity, polarization) for Tricolor TV is Eutelsat 36E, NTV Plus: Yamal 402.

Instructions for setting:

1. Connect the cable from the antenna to the LNB IN connector on the TV.
2. Go to Settings → Television → Satellite TV.
3. Select a satellite from the list (e.g. Eutelsat 36.0°E).
4. Enter the transponder parameters (frequency, symbolic speed). For Tricolor TV, this is 12226 L 27500.
5. Run a channel search if you need to. CAM-module (for paid packages), insert it into the slot CI+.

If the TV doesn’t find a satellite, check:

• 🔄 Correctness of antenna setting (tilt angle and azimuth).
• 🔌 Integrity of cable and connectors.
• 📡 Obstacles in the signal path (trees, buildings).

4. Set up IPTV and streaming services

If you prefer watching TV over the internet, Xiaomi TV offers a few options:

• 🌐 Built-in apps: YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, OKKO Available in PatchWall Launcher.
• 📺 IPTV-player: SS IPTV, Lazy IPTV TiviMate (installed via Google Play).
• 🔗 Playlists M3U: downloading channel lists from the provider (for example, MTS TV or Rostelecom).

To set up IPTV through the playlist:

1. Install the SS IPTV app from Google Play (available on Mi Box and Mi TV Stick).
2. Download a playlist in.m3u format from your provider (for example, from the MTS TV site).
3. In the application, select Add Playlist → Download the file and specify the path to the downloaded file.
4. Update the channel list and start watching.

For streaming services (such as Netflix):

• 🔑 Sign in to the app under your account.
• 📽️ Select the quality of the flow: on Xiaomi TV maintained 4K HDR (If the model allows it).
• 🔄 If the video slows down, check the Internet speed (minimum 25 Mbps for the video). 4K).

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5. Mirroring: How to stream a smartphone screen on Xiaomi TV

Mirroring allows you to broadcast a picture from your smartphone to your TV wirelessly, using Miracast or Google Cast technology, depending on the model of the TV and smartphone:

If you Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco-smartphone:

1. Make sure that your TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the TV, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mirroring.
3. On your smartphone, lower the notification curtain and tap the Wireless Display (or Cast) icon.
4. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices.

For the iPhone:

• 🍎 Use the AirPlay function (Mi is required) TV Apple-supported TV or Apple's prefix TV 4K).
• 🔄 Turn on AirPlay in your TV settings and select it from the Playback Management menu on your iPhone.

⚠️ Attention: Dubbing the screen may cause delays of up to 1-2 seconds, which is normal for Miracast technology, and for games or videos, it is better to use the same. HDMI-cable.

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If Mirroring doesn’t work, try disabling VPN on your smartphone – some apps block data transfer over your local network.

6. Problem Solving: Why the Broadcast Doesn't Work

If the TV doesn’t find channels or connect to streaming, check out the following points:

If the problem is not solved, reset the TV settings:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset to factory and confirm the action.
3. After rebooting, repeat the broadcast setting.

Important: After the reset, all installed apps and accounts will be deleted. Pre-save data (for example, logins from Netflix or YouTube).

7. Alternative methods of broadcasting: external devices

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support the right type of broadcast (for example, there is no built-in tuner), use external devices:

• 📦 The Mi Box S or Nvidia Shield with support DVB-T2 through USB-tuner.
• 🖥️ Android TV Box: X96 Max+ tanix TX6 (fittable IPTV-player).
• 📡 Receiver: for satellite TV (e.g., satellite TV, GS U510).

To connect the external tuner to the Mi Box S:

1. Connect. USB-tuner (e.g. Hauppauge WinTV) to the port USB 2.0 on the console.
2. Install TVHeadend or Kodi from Google Play.
3. Set up the source of the signal in the application (select DVB-T2 and start the search).

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External tuners require additional power. USB-hub with separate power supply, if the tuner is not determined.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming on Xiaomi TV