Connecting over-the-air channels to a Xiaomi TV via an antenna: full instruction 2026

Xiaomi TVs are a popular home theater solution, but many users have difficulty connecting their first terrestrial TV. Unlike smartphones of the same brand, where the communication setup is intuitive, the setup is a great way to get the TV setup. DVB-T2 on Mi TV It requires a knowledge of nuances, from choosing the right cable to manually sorting the channels found. TV (including the Mi models TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Mi TV A Pro and others), set up automatic or manual search, and solve typical signal problems.

We will consider not only the basic steps, but also hidden settings that the manufacturer does not advertise: how to save the found channels when resetting, why some multiplexes are not caught, and what to do if the TV does not “see” the antenna. Special attention is paid to the features of firmware 2023-2026, where the interface of the TV settings menu has changed, LG Samsung, get ready: the logic of working with terrestrial TV Xiaomi has key differences.

1. Which antenna to choose for Xiaomi TV: types and recommendations

Before setting up the channels, make sure your antenna is format compatible. DVB-T2 — The only standard of terrestrial digital TV in Russia and most CIS countries. Xiaomi TVs support this format out of the box, but the quality of reception depends on the type of antenna:

• 📡 Room antenna - suitable for cities with powerful repeaters (for example, Moscow, St. Petersburg), cheap, but sensitive to interference from household appliances.
• 🏠 Outdoor passive antenna is the best option for suburbs, requires accurate orientation to the TV tower (use services like the map RTRS).
• 📶 Active antenna with amplifier - necessary for remote areas (30-50 km from the tower.
• 🛠️ Satellite antenna – not suitable for terrestrial TV! It requires a separate receiver (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box S with a special camera). DVB-S2).

For Xiaomi Mi models TV P1 And now, in the year 2022-2026, the manufacturer recommends 75 Ohms impedance antennas, which is the standard for coaxial cables. If your antenna is older than 10 years, check the integrity of the cable: microcracks or oxidation of the connector can completely block the signal. RG-6 — It is less susceptible to interference than RG-59.

⚠️ Attention: Some users mistakenly connect cable TV (from the provider) to the antenna input. This won't work! Cable TV needs a separate F connector or set-top box.

2. Connecting the antenna to the TV: step-by-step instructions

The process of physically connecting the antenna to Xiaomi TV It takes less than a minute, but it requires care:

1. Turn off the TV from the outlet (this will prevent power surges when connecting the antenna).
2. Find a connector on the back with the inscription ANTENNA IN or DVB-T2. It looks like a circular nest with a central pin.
3. Push the antenna cable's F-connector into the socket clockwise. Don't put too much effort into it, it can damage the contacts!
4. If the antenna is active, connect the amplifier power supply to the outlet before turning on the TV.
5. Turn on the TV and go to the settings menu.

On models Xiaomi Mi TV 4A mi TV 4C The antenna connector can be hidden by a plastic stub -- gently tuck it in with a nail or a plastic card. If the TV comes up with a no signal error after you've connected it, check it:

• 🔌 The density of the connector fitting (sometimes it helps to sway the cable to the sides).
• 🔄 Selecting the source of the signal in the menu (should be selected TV, not TV) HDMI or AV).
• 📡 The direction of the antenna – even a small turn can worsen reception.

3. Channel setting: automatic search

Once you've connected the antenna, you go to channel search, and in most cases, the automatic mode is enough:

1. On the Xiaomi remote, click the Menu button (or Settings on new remotes).
2. Select the Settings section → Television → Channel setting.
3. Specify the source of the signal: antenna (DVB-T2).
4. Select Automatic Search and confirm.
5. Wait for the scan to be completed (it will take 3-10 minutes depending on the number of multiplexes).

In the search, the TV will display the multiplexes (channel packets) and signal strength found.

If the automatic search is not našel No channel, try it:

• 🔄 Restart search with other options (for example, select Full Search instead of Quick Search).
• 📡 Change the direction of the antenna – sometimes it is enough to rotate it by 10-15 degrees.
• 🔧 Update TV software - in old versions of firmware there are bugs with channel search.

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If the TV finds channels but they don’t save after the reboot, reset the TV module settings in the Settings menu. → Television → Reset TV settings. This will delete all saved channels, but solve the problem of saving.

Manual channel scanning: when to do it and how to do it

Automatic search doesn't always work, especially in low-signal areas or when using non-standard frequencies. Manual scanning allows you to manually specify multiplex frequencies for your region. Here's how to do this:

1. Go to Settings → Television → Channel settings → Manual search.
2. Select the signal type: DVB-T2.
3. Enter the frequency of the first multiplex (e.g., 546 MHz for the RTRS-1 Current frequencies for your city can be found on the website of the CETV.
4. Click Search and wait for the channels to be found.
5. Repeat the steps for the second multiplex (e.g., 498 MHz for the second multiplex). RTRS-2).

Advantages of manual search:

• ⚡ Faster automatic (scans only specified frequencies).
• 🎯 More precisely in areas with interference (excludes false channels).
• 🔄 Allows you to add channels one at a time if the automatic search "loses" a part of multiplexes.

On models Xiaomi Mi TV Q2 and newer in manual mode, the option Thin setting is available - it allows you to adjust the bandwidth (8 MHz for Russia) and modulation (256-QAM). These parameters are usually determined automatically, but in rare cases, manually editing them helps to “catch” stubborn channels.

5. Sorting and management of channels

After a successful search, you'll get a list of channels, but it can be uncomfortable: duplicate names, incorrect order, or no favorite channels at the top of the list.

Removing unnecessary channels

1. Go to Settings. → Television → Channel management.
2. Select an unnecessary channel (for example, a duplicate of the First channel from a different frequency).
3. Press the remote. OK and choose Delete.

Changing channel order

In the same menu, Channel Management:

1. Select the channel you want to move.
2. Press and hold. OK (or the Move button on the new remotes).
3. Drag the channel to the desired position with the arrows.

Creation of lists of elected persons

On the firmware MIUI TV 2023+ Featured channels available:

1. In the channel management menu, select the desired channel.
2. Press the Asterisk (*) on the remote or select Add to your favorites.
3. Now, the selected channels will be displayed in a separate block on the home screen.

If after sorting, the channels get lost when you restart the TV, it's a sign of a firmware failure.

1. Export the list of channels to the file (export option in the control menu).
2. Reset the TV module settings (Settings) → Television → Reset).
3. Import the saved list back.

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Sorting channels on Xiaomi TV It's only saved when the TV is done correctly, and if you pull the cord out of the socket, the settings can reset!

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after you set it up properly, users have problems, like losing channels, getting artifacts, or not seeing the antenna at all, and we're going to look at the most common cases.

Problem 1: TV can’t find channels (0 channels after search)

Possible causes and solutions:

• 📡 Weak signal – check the direction of the antenna on the map of the RTRS.
• 🔌 Cable damaged – replace the cable with a new one (RG-6).
• 🔄 Incorrect signal source – select the antenna in the menu (DVB-T2), Not cable TV.
• 📱 Outdated firmware - update the software in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

Problem 2: Channels are glitching (image freezes, sound is interrupted)

This is a sign of an unstable signal.

• 📶 Signal level in the TV settings menu (should be above 60%).
• 🔌 Connection Contacts – Oxidation Can Cause Interference.
• 🚫 Sources of interference – microwaves, wireless phones or Wi-Fi routers at 2.4 GHz can interfere with reception.

Problem 3: Some channels (for example, only NTV or REN TV) are missing

This is most often related to:

• 🔄 Change the frequency of multiplex – re-search the channels.
• 📡 Problems on the broadcaster’s side – check the status of the tower on the website of the TSETV.
• 🔧 Failure in the firmware - try resetting the TV module settings.

⚠️ If after updating the firmware all channels are missing, do not panic - this is a well-known bug in some versions of the software for Xiaomi Mi. TV 4S (2019–2020) Solution: roll back to the previous firmware version via Settings → On TV. → Update → Select a file (needed) USB-firmware).

7. Additional settings for experienced users

If standard methods do not help, you can use hidden Xiaomi features TV. These settings are not officially dokumented, but often solve complex problems.

Enable the debugging menu (Engineer Mode)

To access the advanced settings of the TV tuner:

1. On the remote, press sequentially: Menu → 4725 → OK (The code may differ from one model to another).
2. In the menu that opens, select TV Settings.
3. You can manually set it up here: 📶 Level. AGC (boost-control). 🔄 Signal threshold for noise filtering. 📡 Demodulation mode (try Auto or Auto) 256-QAM).

⚠️ Warning: Unknown parameters in Engineer Mode may cause the TV module to crash.Remember the original values before changing!

Use of external TV tuner

If the built-in Xiaomi tuner can not cope with the reception of the signal, you can connect an external tuner. DVB-T2 receiver USB or HDMI. Supported devices on chips:

• 🖥️ Realtek RTL2832U (for example, Geniatech T230).
• 🖥️ AVerMedia A835 (compatible MIUI TV driverless).

To set up:

1. Connect the tuner to USB-television-port.
2. In the signal source menu, select USB-TV.
3. Start your channel search as usual.

Adjustment through ADB (for Advanced)

If the TV does not see the antenna due to a software failure, you can reset the settings of the TV module through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge. It'll take:

• 🖥️ Computer installed ADB.
• 🔌 The enabled debugging mode on the TV (Settings) → On TV. → Version. MIUI TV — Click 7 times on the line with the version).

Discharge commands:

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED


adb shell settings put global tv_tuner_reset 1

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up channels on Xiaomi TV