Xiaomi Mi TVs have long since ceased to be just video viewing devices, they have become full-fledged multimedia centers. However, even in the era of streaming services, many users prefer traditional television: on-air, cable or satellite. Turning on TV channels on Xiaomi TV may seem trivial, but in practice users face nuances from the lack of signal to problems with channel coding.
In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to configure TV channels, from automatic search to manual frequency addition. Particular attention will be paid to solving typical problems: why channels are not found, how to update the list after changing the provider, and what to do if the TV does not “see” digital TV. The instructions are relevant for all models of Xiaomi Mi TV (including Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 5, Mi TV Q1/Q2 and Mi TV A Pro), as well as for TVs under the Redmi Smart TV brand.
1. Preparation of the TV for channel settings
Before you start searching for channels, make sure your Xiaomi TV is physically connected to the signal source.
- 📡 On-air TV (DVB-T2): connect the antenna to the connector RF IN Digital TV in Russia requires support for the standard DVB-T2 (There are all models of Xiaomi TV post-2018).
- 🏢 Cable TV (DVB-C): Connect the cable from the provider to the connector RF IN. Please check with the operator if it is required. CAM-module for decoding paid channels.
- 🛰️ Satellite TV (DVB-S/S2): Connect the receiver or tuner to the TV through HDMI. Xiaomi TV They do not have a built-in satellite tuner, so you will need an external device.
- 🌐 IPTV: Connect the TV to the Internet via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.m3u.
If you use an external receiver (e.g. for satellite TV), select the HDMI source with the corresponding port number on the Xiaomi remote. For terrestrial/cable TV, select the TV source (or Antena in some firmware).
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Mi models TV 4A (2018 and older may not be supported DVB-C Check the specifications of your model on the official website.
Before setting up, we recommend:
Ensure the integrity of cables and connectors |
Check the signal level in the Settings menu → TV → Signal status |
Disable VPN (may block access to regional channels)|
Update the TV to the latest version-->
2. Automatic channel search on Xiaomi TV
The easiest way to set up channels is to use auto-search, which automatically scans the available frequencies and saves the channels found.
- Press the Menu button on the remote and select Settings (⚙️) → TV.
- Go to the section Setup channels → Autosearch.
- Select the signal type: 📶 On-air TV (DVB-T/T2) — digitally; 🏢 Cable TV (DVB-C) — If connected to the provider; 📼 Analog TV is an outdated format, not available in all regions.
- 🔍 Full search scans all frequencies (longer, but more reliable);
- ⚡ Quick search – only checks popular frequencies;
- 🔄 Update channels – Adds new channels and removes inaccessible ones.
- Click Start and wait until the process is complete (may take 5-15 minutes).
- Click Search. If a channel is found, it will appear in the list.
Where to get the frequencies for manual search?
4. Configure channels through applications (alternative method)
If the built-in features of Xiaomi TV are not suitable, you can use third-party applications, this method is suitable for IPTV or if the TV does not support the desired broadcast standard.
Popular apps for watching TV on Xiaomi TV:
- 📺 Peers.TV – free app with support for on-air and cable TV (requires connection) USB-tuner).
- 🌍 SS IPTV — viewable IPTV-Playlists (supports formats.m3u and.xspf).
- 📡 TiviMate is a paid application with advanced features for IPTV (have a trial period).
- 🛠️ TVHeadend – for advanced users (requires server configuration).