Modern Smart TVs from Xiaomi and Redmi offer extensive functionality that requires a competent configuration. Users often face the need to change the image settings, connect Wi-Fi or update the system. However, the interface of the shell of Android TV or proprietary PatchWall may not be obvious to the beginner. Knowing the exact paths to the control menu allows you to quickly solve most household tasks without calling the wizard.
There are several ways to get into the system menu: standard through the remote, remote through the smartphone or deep through the engineering codes. The choice of method depends on your model, the state of the remote and the goals of setting. In this article, we will discuss all the current options for entering the TV configuration, relevant for models released between 2026 and 2028.
Before you start changing the settings, it's important to understand the difference between user settings and service menus. The engineering menu contains the panel calibration data, which, if you change it without experience, can lead to irreversible color distortion. We'll look at the safe methods that ensure the device works smoothly. Let's start with the basic navigation methods.
⚠️ Note: Before making changes to system parameters, it is recommended to remember the initial values so that, if necessary, everything can be returned as it was.
Standard entrance via remote control
The most obvious and safe way to open the configuration menu is to use a regular remote control. Depending on the version of the operating system, the algorithm of actions may vary slightly. On devices with the PatchWall shell (relevant to the markets of India and China) and global versions with Android TV, the logic of finding settings is different.
In the classic Android TV interface, you press a button with the image of a gear, usually located in the upper right corner of the screen or highlighted by a separate physical key on the remote. If there is no such button, you should press the central menu button or the button with the image of the house, then you will open a sidebar or a full window where the Network, Applications, Accounts and About TV sections are available.
Users often confuse the quick-removal menu with the full settings. A quick menu is called by a long press of the power button or a special "Settings" key and contains only the basic sound and brightness switches. To access system settings, select "All settings" or "Device settings" at the bottom of the list.
☑️ Check before entering the settings
- 🔹 Find the button with the gear icon ⚙️ remote-controlled.
- 🔹 Press and hold the Menu button (three bars) if there is no separate settings key.
- 🔹 In the window that opens, select “All settings” to access the full functionality.
- 🔹 Use navigation buttons to navigate through the "Device", "Applications", "Network" sections».
Managing settings via smartphone
If the remote is lost, broken or its buttons are stuck, your smartphone will come to the rescue. Xiaomi ecosystem allows you to completely duplicate the functions of the remote through the Google Home app or the branded Mi Remote. This is especially convenient when you need to enter a complex password from Wi-Fi or a text query in a search.
To get started, make sure your smartphone and TV are connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. In the Google Home app, you need to find your device in the list of available equipment. After selecting the TV, a virtual remote will appear on the phone screen. By clicking on the keyboard icon or gears in the application interface, you will access the TV configuration menu.
An alternative is to use the built-in Translation or Mi Cast function, which allows you to manage basic parameters through the browser if you have the network debugging function enabled, but to work properly, you should use official applications, since they provide the least latency.
What to do if your phone can’t see TV?
- 📱 Download the Google Home or Mi Remote app from the official store.
- 📱 Connect your smartphone and TV to a single Wi-Fi network.
- 📱 Launch the app and select your TV from the device list.
- 📱 Use the virtual remote to go to the settings section.
Navigation in different versions of the interface
Xiaomi and Redmi TVs can vary significantly by region and year of release. Owners of 2026-2028 devices most often encounter three main shell options. Understanding the differences will help you find the right item faster.
The first option is pure Android TV. Here, the settings are logically broken down into categories: Device and Preferences, Applications, Network and Internet. Sign in via a user profile or the gear button in the upper right corner. The second option is PatchWall, where the content tape is mixed with system functions, and the settings are often hidden in the depth of the profile menu.
The third option is Google TV, which is gradually replacing the classic Android TV, which focuses on personalized recommendations, and the settings are placed in a separate user profile, and to get into them, you need to click on the profile avatar and select the appropriate item.
| Interface type | Location of entrance | Features of navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Android TV | Upper right corner | Classic folder structure |
| PatchWall | Profile or long menu | Tape structure, a lot of advertising |
| Google TV | Profile avatar | Smart recommendations, tabs from above |
| Linux (old models) | Menu button | Simple menu without smart functions |
Hidden Engineering Menu and Developer Mode
For advanced users, there is a way to log into hidden areas of the system, and the developer mode allows you to debug applications, connect the TV to your computer using ADB, and install software from third-party sources, and it is hidden from ordinary users to avoid accidental system failure.
To activate developer mode, you need to go to Settings → About TV → Assembly. On Build Number, you need to click 7 times in a row. The system will tell you that you have become a developer. After that, a new section will appear in the settings menu for developers.
There is also a full-fledged engineering menu (Factory Mode) available through the input of special codes. On the remote you need to quickly type a combination, for example, Menu → 1 → 1 → 4 → 7 or Settings → 6 → 9 → 3 (codes vary depending on the matrix model and the board), Here you can check the broken pixels, the driver version and the sound calibration.
⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in the Engineering Mode may result in a software license reset or a panel malfunction.
- 🔧 Go to Settings. → On TV.
- 🔧 Find the “Assembly” item and click on it 7 times quickly.
- 🔧 Wait for the message “You became a developer».
- 🔧 Find a new “Developers” item in the main settings.
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To enter the codes of the engineering menu on the remotes without numbers, use the on-screen keyboard or remote app on your smartphone, where there are numbers.
Typical problems when entering settings
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the settings menu does not open, freezes or immediately closes, most often due to overflow of RAM or conflict of running background processes. Android system on TVs works similar to a smartphone and requires periodic cleaning of the cache.
If the interface is late, try rebooting the device not through the remote, but by physically disconnecting it from the network for 1-2 minutes, which will release the residual voltage and clear temporary files, and the problem may lie in the malfunction of the remote itself — check the batteries or try control from the phone.
In rare cases, blocking access to settings can be caused by an erroneous update or malware installed from unknown sources, in which case a factory reset may be necessary if a standard reboot does not help.