Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, Mi Box S or Mi Box 4K will convert any TV into a full-fledged Smart TV with support for 4K HDR, Google Play and voice control. But even experienced users have questions: why the console does not see Wi-Fi, how to set up the remote or why there is no sound through HDMI. In this article, the current connectivity schemes for models of 2020-2026, taking into account the latest updates to MIUI TV.
We will analyze not only the basic connection via HDMI, but also the nuances:
- 🔌 How to Avoid the “No Signal” Error on Older TVs
- 📶 Wi-Fi 5 GHz and wired Internet (Ethernet adapter)
- 🎮 Synchronize the Xiaomi remote with the TV (including models without an IR port)
- 📺 Optimizing resolution for Full HD and 4K-television
All instructions are tested on the firmware MIUI TV 3.0+ and are relevant for consoles:
- Xiaomi Mi TV Stick (1st and 2nd generation)
- Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB)
- Mi Box 4K (MDZ-24-AA)
- Mi TV Stick 4K (new revisions 2023–2026)
1. Connection Preparation: What to Check Before Powering the Prefix
Before you connect the Xiaomi Mi Box to your TV, make sure that:
HDMI port on your TV is working (check with another device)
The router supports Wi-Fi 5 GHz (for dual-band models)
There's an original power supply (5V/1A or 2A for 4K-model)
Xiaomi remote is charged (the indicator lights up when you press any button)
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Critical moments:
- 🔋 Power supply: Using a non-original adapter can cause the console to overheat.Mi Box 4K demand 5V/2A, Mi TV Stick — 5V/1A.
- 📡 Wi-Fi: Xiaomi consoles do not support networks with frequency 6 GHz (Wi-Fi 6E). If the router only works in this range, you will need to switch it to mode. 2.4 GHz/5 GHz.
- 🔌 HDMI-TVs older than 2010 may not have support HDCP 2.2. necessary for reproduction 4K Netflix.
If your TV is not free, HDMI-port, use it HDMI-For Mi Box models, passive switch is good, and for Mi models, Mi switch is good. TV Stick – Active (due to limited power) USB-port).
⚠️ Note: Xiaomi consoles are not compatible with ports HDMI-ARC on some TVs LG And Sony 2018-2019. If you don't have a sound after you've connected, try another port.
2. Connecting Xiaomi to the TV via HDMI
The basic connectivity scheme is the same for all models, but there are nuances for the Mi TV Stick (which is inserted directly into the port) and the Mi Box (connects via cable).
Step 1: Physical Connection
- For Mi. TV Stick: 📺 Put the console in. HDMI-television-port. 🔌 Connect the Micro-USB cable to the power supply (use the port) USB on the television only if he is broadcasting ≥1A).
Mi Box S/4K
- 📺 Connect the set-top box and the TV. HDMI-cable (includes).
- 🔌 Connect the power supply to the socket.
Step 2: Selecting a signal source
On the TV remote, press the Source (or Input) button and select the port to which the console is connected.
- 🔄 Reboot the console (turn off power for 10 seconds).
- 📺 Try another one. HDMI-Port (especially if the TV is older than 2015).
- 🔧 Some Samsung TVs need to be on mode HDMI-CEC customized.
What to do if the TV can’t see the box?
Step 3: Set up screen resolution
Once you've turned on, the console can give you a blurry image or cut the edges to fix:
- Go to Settings → Display and Sound → Screen Resolution.
- Select Auto or manually set the supported resolution (e.g. 1920×1080@60Hz for Full HD).
- For the Mi Box 4K, turn on HDR and Dolby Vision (if the TV supports).
| Model of the console | Max, permission. | Support for HDR | Recommended settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi TV Stick (1st generation) | 1920×1080 | ❌ No. | 1080p@60Hz, RGB |
| Mi TV Stick 4K | 3840×2160 | ✅ HDR10, HLG | 4K@60Hz, YCbCr 4:2:0 |
| Mi Box S | 3840×2160 | ✅ HDR10 | 4K@30Hz (for older TVs) |
| Mi Box 4K | 3840×2160 | ✅ HDR10, Dolby Vision | 4K@60Hz, YCbCr 4:4:4 |
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If the TV doesn’t support 4K, the console will automatically lower the resolution, but some apps (like Netflix) may require manual tuning.
3. Internet connection: Wi-Fi, Ethernet and mobile hotspot
Without the Internet, Xiaomi becomes a useless brick, and we'll take all the ways to connect, including bypassing common bugs.
Method 1: Connecting over Wi-Fi
- In the console menu, select Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
- Select your network from the list. If there is no network: 📡 Make sure the router is turned on and distributes Wi-Fi. 🔄 Restart the router (turn off power for 30 seconds). 🔐 Check if the network name is hidden (SSID).
- 🔧 Check that the router settings are enabled WPA2-PSK (not WPA3).
- 📶 Try the 2.4 GHz range instead of 5 GHz (or vice versa).
⚠️ Attention: Adapters on chips RTL8153 may not work with MIUI TV. Check compatibility on forums before buying (e.g., check compatibility, 4PDA).
Method 3: Mobile Internet (USB-modem)
If there is no router, you can use a smartphone:
- 📱 Hotspot: Turn on the hotspot on your phone and connect the console to it as if it were a regular Wi-Fi.
- 🔌 USB-Modem: Connect 4G-modem (e.g. Huawei) E3372) via USB-hub with external power.