How to Choose Color Space in a Xiaomi TV: A Complete Guide to Setup

Choosing the right color space in a Xiaomi TV can dramatically change how you see an image, from dim and expressionless images to juicy, natural colors that are close to the intent of content creators, DCI-P3 or BT.2020? And why default settings often give far from ideal results?

In this article, we will analyze what color profiles support modern Xiaomi TVs (from budget Mi). TV A Series to flagship QLED/OLDE), How they affect the image in movies, games and when you watch photos, and give clear guidelines for setting up for different scenarios, you will also learn how to check what space is used at the moment, and why automatic mode is not always optimal.

Spoiler: If you watch Netflix or YouTube 4K HDR, choice — BT.2020. For games on PS5/Xbox Series X better. DCI-P3. And for old movies and photos, it's classic sRGB. But that's just the tip of the iceberg: there'll be nuances that manufacturers keep silent about.

What is Color Space and Why is it Important?

Color space is a mathematical model that defines the range of colors that a device can display. Simply put, it's the "pattern" from which the TV "selects" shades to show the image. The wider the space, the more color nuances are available, but this doesn't always equal "better."

For example, sRGB covers about 35% of the human-observable color spectrum, whereas DCI-P3 — It's 45 percent. BT.2020 (hey Rec.2020) — All 63 percent, but if the content is created in a narrow space (say, the old one). DVD-The film, while the TV tries to stretch it wide, will make the colors unnaturally bright or "broken".

• 🎨 sRGB: Standard for the Web and old devices. SDR-content (ordinary films, photos).
• 🎬 DCI-P3: It's used in the film industry and modern games, and it's sRGB-wide, but it's already in the making. BT.2020.
• 🌈 BT.2020 (Rec.2020): Maximum coverage for HDR and 4K. Requires a quality signal source.
• 🔄 Auto: The TV tries to guess space from metadata. It doesn't always work correctly.

In Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 75" or "Redmi Smart Fire" TV) Selecting space is usually hidden in the Settings menu → Picture → Additional settings → Color space. But not all models support manual tuning in budget series. TV P1) It can only be an automatic mode.

What color spaces support Xiaomi TVs

The list of available profiles depends on model and year of release. - Xiaomi flagships TV QLED (2022–2026) usually offer a full set, while budget Redmis TV This can be limited to sRGB and Auto. Below is a table with support for popular series:

To find out what profiles are available on your model, go to Settings. → On TV. → Specifications and find the section "Color coverage." If it says "90% DCI-P3", So the TV supports that space, but it's not necessarily hand-picked.

⚠️ Note: In Xiaomi TVs on Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV 65" 4K 2023) color space settings can be duplicated in the Settings menu → Display and sound → Image mode → Also, don't confuse them with color calibration (color tone, saturation) -- they're different things!

What profile to choose for different types of content

There is no universal answer: optimal space depends on the source of the signal and the format of the content.

sRGB → Old movies (DVD, Blu-ray without Blu-ray HDR), Photos, websites

DCI-P3 → Modern games (PS5, Xbox Series X, Movies in Dolby Vision

BT.2020 → 4K HDR-content (Netflix, YouTube) HDR, Ultra HD Blu-ray)

Auto → Streaming services (if there is no manual setup)-->

Let us examine each case in more detail:

1. Movies and TV series (Netflix, Film Search, Blu-ray)

For HDR-content (tags) HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG In the film, always choose. BT.2020. This is the space used in mastering these films, and it's the only one that guarantees that colors are correctly rendered. If you set sRGB, the picture will be dull and the dark scenes will lose detail.

For SDR-Content (ordinary Blu-ray, DVD, cable TV) better than sRGB or DCI-P3. It is important to consider the source:

• 📀 Blu-ray Discs: Most commonly encoded in Rec.709 (video analogue).
• 🌍 Streaming (Netflix) SDR, Amediateca: Uses Rec.709, Some services (such as Apple) TV+) can transmit tags DCI-P3.

2.Games (PS5, Xbox Series X, Cloud Gaming)

Modern Consoles (PlayStation) 5, Xbox Series X|S) most games are used DCI-P3 regime HDR and sRGB/Rec.709 for SDR. In the console settings, you can see which profile is active:

• 🎮 PS5: Go to Settings. → Screen and video → Video output → Color format.
• 🖤 Xbox: Open Settings → General. → Screen settings → Color space.

If the TV and console are synchronized HDMI 2.1, the space will be selected automatically. Otherwise, set it manually:

• 🔘 For HDR-Games (such as God of War) Ragnarök, Forza Horizon 5) → DCI-P3.
• 🔘 For SDR-games (indie projects, retros) → sRGB.

3. YouTube, Twitch and streams

It's more complicated here: YouTube supports BT.2020 tagged-only HDR (available on Android TVs TV 11+). The usual videos are broadcast in Rec.709 (The problem is that YouTube doesn’t always correctly label color space, so Automotive Mode (Auto) can be wrong.

Recommendation: If the picture looks too bright or "soapy", force sRGB. To check, turn on the test video with color stripes (for example, this video).

4. Photos and home videos

Photos from phones (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, iPhone) are usually saved in sRGB or Display. P3 (analogue DCI-P3). When watching TV, the colors seem unnatural:

• 📱 For photos from Android (including: Xiaomi/Redmi) → sRGB.
• 🍎 For photos from iPhone (starting with iPhone 8) → DCI-P3.

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If you connect your phone to your TV via Miracast or Google Cast, the color space will automatically be brought to the screen. Rec.709 (sRGB, even if you are using the phone DCI-P3. Use a cable for correct color transfer USB-C → HDMI (if maintained).

How to set up color space on Xiaomi TV: step-by-step

The process differs depending on the firmware (Android) TV, Google TV, Fire TV OS) Below is a general guide for most Xiaomi TVs (2019–2026.):

1. Open the settings (cog on the remote or in the upper right corner of the screen).
2. Go to the Picture section (or Display and Sound) → Image mode on Google TV).
3. Select Additional Settings (may be called Expert or Professional).
4. Find the Color Space item (in some models – Color coverage or Gamma/Color).
5. Select the desired profile (sRGB, DCI-P3, BT.2020 auto).
6. Save the settings (in some models, changes are applied automatically).

On TVs with Fire TV OS (For example, Redmi Smart Fire TV) path:

1. Settings → Screen preferences → Picture modes → Additionally. → Color space.

If color space is not on the menu, your model doesn't support it, so you can either rely on Auto or manually calibrate colors through Settings. → Picture → Color tone/Saturation.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Dolby Vision support (e.g. Mi) TV Q2) choice BT.2020 Dolby Vision Bright or Dark can automatically activate. That's okay, but if the picture gets too dark, go back to Settings. → Picture → Dolby Vision Mode and select Game or Movie Mode.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes make mistakes when setting up the color space.

1. Use of the BT.2020 for SDR-This leads to blurred colors and unnatural skin tones. BT.2020 intended only for HDR!
2. Automatic mode for games: Consoles often don't convey color space tags correctly, so it's better to manually profile.
3. Ignoring source settings. PS5 fixed DCI-P3, On the TV, sRGB, the colors will be distorted.
4. Customize space without calibration: Before selecting a profile, calibrate the basic parameters (brightness, contrast) using test templates (for example, from here).

Another common problem is the greenish or reddish tint after a profile change, which is because the TV doesn't reset the color temperature (Warm/Neutral/Cold setting).

1. Back to Settings → Picture → Color temperature.
2. Choose Neutral (or Standard)
3. Turn off the Adaptive Color Temperature (if any).

Critical nuance: in Xiaomi TVs on the chip MediaTek MT9611 (Models 2020-2021) when selecting DCI-P3 It may be that the sound disappears through HDMI ARC. This is a firmware bug that was fixed in updates after October 2022. → On TV!

Color space comparison: tests and examples

To see the difference between profiles, you can use test images or videos, and here are examples of how the same frame looks in different spaces (simulation in screenshots, the real difference is more noticeable on TV):

For the self-test:

1. Download test images with gradients and color bands.
2. Place them on a flash drive and open through Media Player on the TV.
3. Switch color spaces and watch how the coloring changes (especially in dark and bright areas).

Pay attention to:

• 🔴 Red shades: B BT.2020 They should be deeper, without orange tints.
• 🌿 Green: In DCI-P3 grass and foliage look more saturated.
• 🌑 Black: B HDR (BT.2020) It should be deep, without gray tint.

1.Signal source (e.g. Netflix must broadcast in the HDR).

2. Cable. HDMI (High Speed or Ultra High Speed is required for 4K HDR).

3. Console/Subset-top box settings (enable output) HDR menu).-->

Additional settings for the perfect picture

Color space is only part of the setup. Calibrate the other parameters for the best result:

• 📊 Brightness: Set a level where the test image shows all black gradations (0 to 5%).
• 🔄 Contrast: Must be maximum, but without "lighting" bright areas (check on white stripes).
• 🎯 Sharpness: Optimal value is 0-20% (too high value adds artifacts).
• 🔘 Local dimming: Include for better shadow work (available in the QLED-model).

Xiaomi’s Dolby Vision-enabled TVs have hidden calibration modes:

1. Go to Settings. → Picture → Dolby Vision Mode.
2. Choose Dark for theatrical effect or Bright for daytime viewing.
3. Activate Dolby Vision IQ (If any, the TV adapts the picture to the lighting in the room.

For games on PS5/Xbox Turn on Game mode in the picture settings, it reduces input lag and optimizes color reproduction for dynamic scenes.

⚠️ Note: If the color is still incorrect after calibration, check the profile. HDMI-On Xiaomi TVs, ports can have different capabilities: HDMI 1 — frequently HDMI 2.1 (for 4K@120Hz and BT.2020). HDMI 2/3 — usually HDMI 2.0 (maximum 4K@60Hz. Connect the consoles and 4K-recorder HDMI 1!

FAQ: Frequent questions about the color space in Xiaomi TV