Xiaomi TV and set-top boxes (Mi series) TV, Mi Box S, Mi Stick support several ways of broadcasting content: from classic terrestrial television via antenna to streaming services like YouTube or Netflix. However, many users face difficulties when connecting for the first time, especially when it comes to setting up digital channels or syncing with a smartphone. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of enabling broadcasts, including hidden firmware functions and solving typical errors.
It's important to understand that the algorithm of actions depends on the device model and the software version. TV P1 2023: The path to antenna settings is different from the Mi Box 4K 2019: We have taken these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions based on the latest updates. MIUI TV. If your TV doesn’t find channels or “hangs” when scanning – there is a section in the article with the diagnosis of such problems.
1. Preparation of Xiaomi TV for broadcast
Before setting up the broadcast, make sure your device is ready to go, which includes checking connections, updating the firmware and basic network settings, and skipping this step often leads to errors like “No signal” or “Service is not available.”
Let's start with the physical connections:
- 📡 For terrestrial/digital TV: connect the antenna cable to the connector RF IN (or ANTENNA) It's on the back of the TV. Box/Mi Stick will require an external TV tuner (e.g. Xiaomi) TV Tuner).
- 🌐 For streaming services: connect your TV to the Internet via Wi-Fi (5 GHz recommended) or Ethernet. Speed should be at least 10 Mbps for Full HD.
- ⚡ Power: Use the original power supply. Some models (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) This may not be possible when using uncertified adapters.
Next, update the firmware:
- Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
- Click on “Check Updates” and wait for the process to complete.
- If the update is not available, check your internet connection or download the firmware manually from Xiaomi’s official website.
2. Set up on-air and digital television (DVB-T2)
To view digital channels (20 channels in Russia, 32 in Ukraine) or analog terrestrial TV on Xiaomi, you need to perform automatic or manual scanning.
For Smart. TV Xiaomi (Mi TV A2, P1, S Pro and others.):
- Open the main menu and select “TV” (antenna icon).
- Go to Settings → Channels → Autosetting.
- Select the signal source: Digital (DVB-T2) — for modern TV; Analog – if in your region still broadcast in the old format; Cable (DVB-C) — for connection through an operator (for example, Rostelecom»).
Run the scan and wait until it is completed (may take up to 10 minutes).
For Mi Box S/Mi Stick: These devices don’t have a built-in TV tuner, so you’ll need an external TV to watch the TV. USB-tuner (for example, Hauppauge WinTV) after connecting the tuner:
- Install a TV viewing app (such as TVHeadend or Kodi with a plugin) PVR).
- In the application settings, specify the source of the signal and perform a scan.
What if the TV can find the channels but they don’t show?
3.Broadcast from smartphone to Xiaomi TV
One of the most popular scenarios is the display of a smartphone screen (or individual video) on the big screen. Xiaomi supports several technologies for this:
| Method | Requirements | Max, permission. | Delay. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miracast (wireless) | Android 5.0+, Wi-Fi 5 GHz | 1080p | 100-200 ms. |
| Google Cast (Chromecast) | Google Home app, Wi-Fi app | 4K (on Mi TV 4K) | 50-150 ms. |
| HDMI-cable) | adapter USB-C/HDMI smartphone-wise | 4K@60Hz | 0 ms. |
| DLNA (streaming video) | One local Wi-Fi connection | 1080p | 300-500 ms. |
Instructions for Miracast (for Xiaomi smartphones):
- On TV: open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
- On your smartphone: open "Settings» → «Connection and sharing» → «Screenplay (or "Wireless Display»).
- Select your TV from the list of available devices.
- Confirm the connection on both devices.
Instructions for Google Cast:
- Install the Google Home app on your smartphone.
- Connect your smartphone and TV to a single Wi-Fi network.
- In the Google Home app, select your TV and click on “Translate Screen”.
- To stream a single video (e.g. from YouTube), click the Cast icon in the player.
⚠️ Note: When using Miracast on Mi TV There may be a stuttering sound from 2020 onwards, due to the limitations of the Amlogic chipset. S905. The solution is to use Google Cast or wired connection.
4. Set up streaming services (YouTube, Netflix, IPTV)
Xiaomi TVs have pre-installed apps for popular services, but sometimes they need to be activated or updated.
YouTube:
- 📺 If the application is not available, install it through the App Store (on the App Store). MIUI TV) or download APK with APKMirror (for Mi Box).
- 🔑 To log in to your account, use the activation code from the site youtube.com/activate.
- 🎚️ If the video is slowing down, in YouTube settings on the TV, turn off Network Statistics and set a permission limit for the user. 1080p.
Netflix:
- 🎬 Make sure your model supports Netflix (the list of certified devices is available on the official website). TV 4S 55′′ supports, while the Mi Box S is available in some regions.
- 🔄 If Netflix doesn’t launch, clear the app’s cache in Settings → Annexes → Netflix → Clear the data.
IPTV:
For a viewing. IPTV (For example, from the provider or through playlists.m3u):
- Install the app IPTV Smarters Pro or TiviMate from the App Store.
- Enter data from the provider (URL playlist, login/password).
- To eliminate buffering, enable the option to Use an external player in the application settings and select VLC.
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If a streaming service (for example, Disney)+) Not available in your area, change DNS-server on the TV. Go to Settings. → Network → Additionally. → DNS and type 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).
5. Solving broadcasting problems
Even after you set it up correctly, errors can occur, and the following are typical scenarios and ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| No signal (black screen) | Incorrect connection of antenna or cable | Check the physical connection, try another cable |
| Canals found, but not shown | Incompatible broadcast format (MPEG-4 vs MPEG-2) | Update the firmware or set up the channel manually |
| The broadcast from the smartphone lays | Weak Wi-Fi signal or network congestion | Connect to a 5GHz network or use it HDMI-cable |
| Netflix is making a mistake UI-800-3 | Problems with DRM (encryption) | Reset Netflix Settings or Update Your Firmware |
| IPTV is slowing down | Low Internet speed or overloaded server provider | Use it. VPN Or change the player to VLC |
If the TV can't see the antenna:
- 🔌 Check that the cable is connected to the connector ANTENNA IN, not AV IN.
- 📡 Make sure the antenna supports DVB-T2 (digitally).
- 🔧 In the Channel Settings menu, select Manual Search and enter multiplex frequency for your region (e.g. 546 MHz for Moscow).
⚠️ Note: Mi Box S and Mi Stick may conflict with external TV tuner USB-Use an externally powered hub if the tuner is not detected.
6. Hidden streaming features on Xiaomi TV
Firmware MIUI TV It contains several “secret” features that make it easier to work with broadcasts:
Developer mode for debugging:
Activates additional settings for broadcasting (for example, changing Miracast bitrate).
Settings → About TV → Press 7 times on "Version MIUI TV"After activation in Settings → There will be a paragraph for developers.
2. Alternative players for IPTV:
If the standard application IPTV It is unstable, install Kodi and configure the plugin PVR IPTV Simple Client:
- Download Kodi from the official website (Android version) TV).
- Go to Settings. → Supplements → Install from the repository → PVR clientele → PVR IPTV Simple Client.
- Download the playlist.m3u plugin settings.
3. Change of region for streaming services:
Some services (e.g, HBO Max) limited by region to bypass the lock:
- Install. VPN-a program (e.g. NordVPN) on a TV via the App Store.
- Connect to a server in a country where the service is available (e.g., the U.S. for Hulu).
- Clear the cache of the streaming service application.
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Use of the VPN Xiaomi TV This may result in the blocking of the account in the streaming services, it is recommended to create separate profiles for testing.
7. Streaming optimization for gamers
If you’re streaming gameplay from your PC or console to your Xiaomi TV, it’s important to minimize latency (input lag) and ensure stable resolution.
For PC streaming (via Steam Link or Moonlight):
- 🎮 Turn on the TV Game mode (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → Game).
- 🖥️ On PC in Steam Link settings, set: Resolution: 1920×1080 (even if it's a TV 4K); Bitreit: 20 Mbit/s; Codecs: HEVC (if maintained).
- 🔌 Connect the TV to the router via Ethernet (Wi-Fi adds latency up to 50ms).
For broadcasting with Xbox/PlayStation:
- 🕹️ On the console, turn on streaming transmission in 1080p (network-setting).
- 📦 On the TV, turn off post-processing of the image (Settings) → Picture → Additionally. → Noise suppression: Off.).
- 🔄 If the image “breaks”, reduce the bitrate in the console settings to 15 Mbit / s.
⚠️ Attention: On Mi TV chipset-powered MediaTek MT9611 (2021-2022 models, where games can be streamed via Moonlight, artifactization (green bars) may be observed.