How to connect and configure channels on a Xiaomi TV: full instructions with pictures

Xiaomi TVs with Android operating system TV Google TV They offer users the flexibility to watch on-air, cable and satellite TV, but many owners have difficulty setting up channels first, especially when it comes to models without a built-in TV tuner (such as Mi). TV 4A or Mi TV Q1) Or when you connect external receivers. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to set up channels on Xiaomi. TV, including automatic and manual search, work with CI+-modules, as well as solving typical signal problems.

It is important to understand that the setup process depends on the type of connection (antenna, cable, satellite), broadcast region and even the firmware version of your TV. For example, in the models of Xiaomi TV A2 43" and the newer algorithm for finding channels is different from the older versions of Mi TV 3S. We took into account all the nuances and prepared a universal instruction that will suit most devices of the brand. If your TV does not catch channels after all the manipulations, at the end of the article you will find a checklist for diagnosing malfunctions.

1. Preparing Xiaomi TV to set up channels

Before you start looking for channels, make sure your Xiaomi TV is ready for the procedure.

• 📶 Check the antenna/cable connection. The connector must be tightly inserted into the socket. RF IN (or ANT IN) You can use the port for satellite TV. LNB IN.
• ⚡ Update your firmware. Outdated software can cause channel scanning malfunctions. Go to Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🔌 Use the original cable. Cheap Chinese antenna wires often cause a weak signal. Optimal length is no more than 3 meters.
• 📍 Specify the correct region. In the settings of the TV (Settings) → Channels → Country) select your country, or some channels may not be displayed.

If you are connecting digital cable TV (e.g. from provider Rostelecom or MTS), make sure you have CAM-Module (if required) and active subscription. Satellite broadcasting (Tricolor, NTV-Plus) may require an external receiver, as not all Xiaomi models support DVB-S2 directly.

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi Mi TVs TV The 5 Pro and later do not have a built-in TV tuner in some regions (e.g. China.

2. Automatic channel search on Xiaomi TV

The easiest way to set up channels is to use the autosearch function, which is available in all Xiaomi models with a TV tuner.

1. Turn on the TV and go to Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
2. Select the Channels section (or TV in new versions of the software).
3. Click Channel Configures → Automatic Search.
4. Specify the source of the signal: 📡 On-air TV (DVB-T/T2) — ground-based; 🏢 Cable TV (DVB-C) — provider-wire; 🛰️ Satellite TV (DVB-S/S2) — if you use a plate.

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Once the scan is complete, the TV will save the channels it finds and automatically sort them by number. If some channels are not found, try re-surfacing with different parameters (e.g., change frequency or modulation manually).

3 Manual addition of channels: when to do and how to do

Autosearch doesn't always do the job -- especially if you live in a low-signal area or your ISP uses non-standard frequencies -- manual tuning will help, and it's also useful if you need to add radio channels or hidden channels that aren't displayed in the general list.

To add the channel manually:

1. Go to Settings → Channels → Manual setting.
2. Select the signal type (DVB-T2, DVB-C or DVB-S2).
3. Enter the parameters manually: 📶 Frequency (e.g. 546 MHz for on-air TV); 🔄 Modulation (usually 256) QAM cable-TV); 📡 Symbolic speed (for satellite TV, for example, 27500).

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A unique feature of Xiaomi TV: in models with the firmware MIUI TV 3.0+, there is a hidden feature "Add channel over PID." It allows you to manually specify the video IDs (VPID), audio (APID) and PCR if the automatic search does not recognize the stream. To activate this mode, click OK three times on the remote in the manual setting menu.

⚠️ Note: When manually adding Xiaomi channels TV To avoid chaos in the list, after setting up, sort: → Channels → Streamline the channels.

4. Satellite channels setup on Xiaomi TV

Not all Xiaomi TVs support satellite TV out of the box. For example, Mi TV 4S and Mi TV 4X have a built-in DVB-S2 tuner, but Mi TV Q1E requires an external receiver. If your TV is compatible, follow this instruction:

Step 1 Connect the satellite dish to the LNB IN port on the back.

Step 2. Go to Settings → Channels → Satellite TV.

Step 3: Select a satellite from the list (e.g. Eutelsat 36E for Tricolor or ABS-2 75E for NTV Plus).

Step 4: Specify the parameters:

• 📡 Range - Ku-band;

Step 5: Start the search and wait until it's done.

If no channels are found, check:

• 🔌 Correctness of connecting the cable from the plate;
• 📶 Antenna direction (use a compass or DishPointer app);
• 🔄 DiSEqC settings (if multiple plates are connected).

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If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t catch satellite channels, but the plate works with another receiver, try resetting the tuner settings: Settings → Channels → Reset TV settings.

5. IPTV connection on Xiaomi Smart TV

If you prefer to watch TV over the Internet, Xiaomi TV supports IPTV through the built-in Live Channels app or third-party programs like SS IPTV, Lazy IPTV. The main advantage is that you do not need to connect an antenna or cable, a fairly stable Internet at a speed of 15 Mbps.

Instructions for setting:

1. Install an IPTV app from Google Play (e.g. SS IPTV).
2. Get a playlist in.m3u or.xlst format from the provider.
3. Download the playlist to the app via: 📤 URL (file-link); 📁 Local file (if downloaded to the USB-accumulator); 🔗 Xtream Codes (for some providers).

Update the channel list and start watching.

For convenience, you can configure EPG (electronic transmission program) — it usually loads automatically if the provider supports it. If the image is “braking”, try to lower the bitrate in the application settings or connect the TV to the router via an Ethernet cable.

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IPTV is the best choice for those who want to watch TV without an antenna, but require high-speed Internet, and at speeds below 10 Mbps, friezes and low-quality images are possible.

6.The solution to the problems: Xiaomi TV does not find channels

If after all the manipulations, the channels did not appear, use this diagnostic manual:

If the problem is not solved, perform a full reset of the TV tuner settings:

1. Go to Settings → Channels → Reset TV settings.
2. Confirm the action (may be required) PIN-default code 0000 or 1234).
3. Repeat the channel setting from scratch.

On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (such as Xiaomi TV Q2), you can create multiple favorites lists – for example, separately for children, sports or news.

1. Open the channel list.
2. Press Favorites (star at the top).
3. Choose Create a new list and add channels.

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If you frequently switch between different types of TV (air, IPTV, satellite), use quick buttons on the remote: TV (air), Home (applications), Source (inputs).

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up channels on Xiaomi TV