Connecting Xiaomi Mi Box S to TV: full instructions with photos and tips

What is Xiaomi Mi Box S and why do you need it?

Xiaomi Mi Box S is a compact device based on Android TV, which turns any TV with a port HDMI You can go to a smart media center, and you can watch movies in the video. 4K HDR, play games from Google Play, use YouTube, Netflix and other streaming services, and manage a smart home through the voice assistant Google Assistant.

The main advantage of the Mi Box S over competitors is the combination of price, performance (processor). Cortex-A53 clock speeds up to 2.0 GHz and support all modern video formats, including Dolby Digital Plus and DTS. The device takes up a minimum of space - its case is the size of the palm of your hand is easy to hide behind the TV.

But to unlock the full potential of a console, you have to connect it and configure it properly, and then we'll go from A to Z, from choosing a cable to going online and starting it.

Compilation and preparation for connection

Before you plug in the Xiaomi Mi Box S, check the trim. The standard box should include:

• 📦 The console itself Mi Box S (black with the logo Xiaomi)
• 🔌 Power supply with cable (voltage) 5V/2A)
• 📺 Cable HDMI 2.0 (usually white, length) ~1.5 m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m)
• 🎮 Remote control with batteries AAA
• 📄 Short instructions in several languages (including Russian)

If something is missing, it is an excuse to go to the store for a replacement, and it is especially important to check the power supply: using an unoriginal adapter can lead to overheating or unstable operation of the console.

⚠️ Note: Some vendors are replacing the original HDMI-If you connect the image to a cheap cable, or if you lose the sound, try another cable that supports it. 4K@60Hz.

Also prepare:

• 📶 Access to a Wi-Fi network (or Ethernet adapter if you plan to connect wiredly)
• 🔑 Password from your Wi-Fi network (the console does not support connection without a password)
• 📱 Google Account (to download apps from Play Market)
• 🔌 Free socket next to the TV (power supply short, ~1m)

Connecting Xiaomi Mi Box S to TV via HDMI

The main way to connect is through the port. HDMI. Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn off the TV and the console (if it was on). HDMI-cable to the console, and the other to the free HDMI-It's preferable to use a port marked HDMI 2.0 or ARC (If so, to avoid problems with 4K.
2. Connect the power supply to the console and insert the plug into the socket. The console turns on automatically when power is applied - do not press the switch on the case.
3. Turn on the TV and switch it to the signal source corresponding to the selected one. HDMI-This is usually done by the Source or Input button on the TV remote.

If the image does not appear:

• 🔄 Try another one. HDMI-cable (maybe yours doesn't support it) 4K)
• 🔌 Reconnect the cable to another HDMI-port-on
• 🔋 Make sure the power supply is properly connected and the indicator on the console is lit white (not red or flashing)

⚠️ If your TV is released before 2015, it may not support you. HDCP 2.2 – Content protection technology, mandatory for reproduction 4K Netflix or Disney+. In this case, the console will work, but some services will show the error "This content is not supported".

Setting up the remote control

The Xiaomi Mi Box S remote works on Bluetooth technology, so it does not need to be pointed directly to the console, but before the first use, you may need to synchronize:

1. Put the batteries in. AAA In the remote (they come with the kit). Pay attention to the polarity: "+" and "-" must match the marking on the compartment.
2. Press and hold the Home button (home) + Back (back) for 5 seconds until the indicator on the remote starts flashing.
3. Wait. 10-15 And then the remote will automatically connect to the console, and if the light goes out and goes back on fire, the sync is successful.

Remote buttons and their functions:

• 🏠 Home - The main menu of Android TV
• 🔍 Voice Search – Google Assistant activation (hold 2 seconds)
• 📺 Netflix/Prime Video – Quick Launch of Services
• ⚙️ Settings – Quick access to settings
• 🔄 Back – Getting Back a Step

If the remote is not working:

• 🔋 Replace batteries (even if they are new – sometimes they are discharged from the factory)
• 📱 Reboot the console: Settings → The device → Reboot.
• 🔄 Repeat synchronization (hold on Home) + Back longer - up to 10 seconds)

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If the remote is lost or broken, you can control the console through the Android app TV Remote Control (available for iOS and Android) requires both devices to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Internet connection: Wi-Fi or Ethernet

The Xiaomi Mi Box S supports two types of Internet connection: Wi-Fi (recommended) and Ethernet adapter (bought separately).

Connection via Wi-Fi

1. When you first turn on, the console will automatically start the setup wizard. Select language (Russian), region (Russia or your country) and click Next.
2. In Connection, select your Wi-Fi network from the list, and if it's not available, click Update or check if the router is on.
3. Enter your Wi-Fi password. Use the English layout -- the default keyboard on the screen is Latin. To switch to Russian, press the button. ⌨️ lower-right.
4. Wait. 10-30 seconds until the prefix receives IP-If you see an error "Unconnected" - check the password or restart the router.

Connection via Ethernet (wire)

For wired connection, you need a USB-to-Ethernet adapter (for example, Xiaomi Mi). USB-C Ethernet Adapter or any other chip ASIX AX88179). It's plugged in like this:

1. Insert the adapter in USB-port on the back of the Mi Box S.
2. Connect the network cable (LAN) router-to-adapter.
3. Go to Settings. → Network and Internet → Ethernet and enable the option.

Wireless connection is more stable than Wi-Fi, but has a limitation: the Mi Box S does not support gigabit networks – the maximum speed will be the most powerful. ~100 Mbps.

First Start and Basic Setup

After you connect to the Internet, the console will suggest you to perform the initial setup.

1. Google account login. Without it, you can't install apps from the Play Market. If you don't have an account, create it on your phone or computer in advance.
2. Set up a voice assistant. The console will suggest setting up Google Assistant. You can skip this step, but then voice search will not work.
3. Selection of services: The system will offer you to install standard applications: YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, which can be skipped and installed later.
4. Screen settings. The console will automatically determine the optimal resolution (4K, 1080p or 720p). If the image is cropped or blurred, go to Settings → Display and sound → Screen resolution and select another option.

After you complete the setup, you will be taken to the main Android screen. TV. Here:

• 📌 At the top are recommendations from Google (movies, TV shows, apps)
• 📺 At the bottom is a panel with installed applications
• 🔍 Search button – for voice or text content search

⚠️ Warning: If the screen twitches or flickers after setting up, AutoFramrate is most likely on. Turn it off in Settings → Display and sound → Additionally. → Autofreimrate.

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After the first run, be sure to update the console firmware through Settings → The device → Update the system, fix any bugs and improve performance.

Installation of applications and optimization of work

Now that the console is connected, you can install the apps you need, and you can do that through the Play Market.

1. Open the Play Market (the color triangle icon on the home screen).
2. In the search bar, enter the name of the application (for example, Kodi, IVI, Megogo).
3. Select the desired application and click Install.
4. After installation, it will appear on the main screen or in the All Apps section.

Recommended applications for the Mi Box S:

• 🎬 Kodi is a media player for local files and IPTV
• 📺 Peers.TV or Lola TV — TV-watcher
• 🎮 Moonlight – for streaming games from PC (if you have a video card) NVIDIA)
• 🔐 SmartTubeNext – an alternative client for YouTube with ad blocking

To make the console work faster:

• 🧹 Clean the cache regularly: Settings → Annexes → Select the application → Clear the cache
• 🔄 Turn off auto-run of unnecessary apps: Settings → Annexes → Auto-start
• 🛑 Close background apps: Twice press Home and close unnecessary ones through the cross

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even when you're connected properly, you can have a problem.

If the prefix is not turned on at all:

1. Check the power supply - the indicator on the console should burn white.
2. Turn off the power for 30 seconds, then plug it back in.
3. If the indicator flashes red, it's a firmware error. Try resetting: press the Reset button on the case (near the case). HDMI-port by 10 seconds.

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If the console overheats (the body is hot), put it in an open space - do not close in the nightstand. USB-fan (connected to the port of the console).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions