Xiaomi Mi TV 55 P1: How to turn on your TV – all ways (2026)

Why Xiaomi Mi TV 55 P1 is not on?

Xiaomi Mi TV 55 P1 is a popular model with Android TV, but even it sometimes refuses to start. The reasons can be different from the banal discharge of the remote to serious software failures after the update. 80% of the time the problem is solved without going to the service center, just know the right sequence of actions.

This article will help if your Mi TV 55 P1:

• 🔄 Does not respond to the switch on the remote
• 🖥️ Not switched on from a physical button on the body
• 🔌 Hangs on the logo of Xiaomi or Android TV
• 📺 It turns on, but the screen stays black.
• 🔄 Stopped turning on after the firmware update

We'll look at all the working ways of turning on, from the simplest to the most experienced, and the important thing is that if the TV has been mechanically damaged (fall, liquid), you should immediately contact the service - self-manipulation can aggravate the problem.

Method 1: Enable by using a physical button on the body

The most reliable method that works even when the remote is discharged or the Bluetooth connection is out of order. On the Xiaomi Mi TV 55 P1, the power button is located on the bottom of the TV on the right side (if you look at the screen).

• 🔘 Separate mechanical button (convex circle)
• 📱 Touch zone (smooth surface with pictogram)
• 🔄 Combined (button) + feed-in)

Instructions for inclusion:

1. Make sure the power cable is tightly connected to the TV and outlet.
2. Find the power button on the case (usually under the Mi logo).
3. Press and hold the button for 5-7 seconds before the indicator appears.
4. If the indicator lights up white, the TV will turn on in 10-15 seconds.
5. If the indicator is red or flashing, see the section on resetting settings.

What to do if the button does not work:

• 🔌 Try another power cable (original from Xiaomi with options) 12V/3A).
• 🔄 Turn off the TV for 1 minute, then try again.
• 🛠️ If the button is “recessed” or does not click, you may need to repair the micro-switch.

⚠️ Warning: Do not press the switch with metal objects - this can damage the touchpad. Use a plastic pen or a special stylus.

Method 2: Enabling with the remote control (problem solving)

If the physical button is working but the TV is not responding to the remote, the problem may be:

• 🔋 Discharged batteries (the most common cause)
• 📶 A damaged IR receiver on a TV.
• 🔄 Failure in pairing Bluetooth-based remote (on models with Mi Remote)
• 🛠️ Mechanical damage to the remote

Step-by-step diagnostics:

1. Check the batteries: Open the back cover of the remote. Remove the batteries and test them with a voltmeter (should be 1.5V on each). If there is no voltmeter, replace them with new ones (preferably alkaline Duracell or Energizer).

Check the IR signal:

• Point the remote to the smartphone camera and press any button.
• If you see flashing purple light on the phone screen, the remote is serviceable.
• If there's no light, the remote is faulty.
• Bluetooth Reset: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth → Forget the "Mi Remote" device Turn off the TV for 30 seconds, then turn it on again. Press and hold the OK + Back buttons on the 5 seconds remote to re-pair.

If the TV is not turned on:

• 🔌 Try another power cable with parameters 12V/3A.
• 🔄 Repeat the procedure. 2-3 intervally 1 minute.
• 📺 Connect the TV to another outlet (possibly a problem on the network).

⚠️ Warning: If the TV turns on after a forced reboot, but freezes on the logo again, this is a sign of damage to the firmware. USB (see section 6).

Method 4: Enable after the firmware update

Firmware updates on Xiaomi Mi TV 55 P1 usually go automatically, but sometimes after them the TV stops turning on.

• 🔄 Interrupted Update Process (Switching Off Power)
• 📥 Incompatible version of the firmware
• 🛠️ Damage to system files

Important: Reset to factory settings will remove:

• 📺 Installed annexes
• 🔐 Saved Wi-Fi passwords
• ⚙️ Individual settings of image and sound

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If the TV doesn't turn on even after reset, it may indicate a hardware malfunction of the power supply or motherboard, in which case a diagnosis is required at the service center.

Method 5: Include via USB (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can try turning on the TV with USB firmware.

• 🔄 TV hangs on Mi or Android logo TV
• 📥 Firmware update interrupted
• 🛠️ After resetting, the TV will not turn on

This will require:

• 🖥️ Computer with Internet access
• 📁 A flash drive. FAT32 (up to 8 GB)
• 📥 Official firmware for Xiaomi Mi TV 55 P1 (You can download it from Xiaomi Support website)

Step-by-step:

1. Download the firmware for your model (the file will be in.zip format).
2. Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to the root of the flash drive.
3. Rename the file to mi_tv_update.zip (It's important!).
4. Turn off the TV.
5. Put the flash drive in. USB-port on the TV (usually located on the side).
6. Press and hold the Volume + Power button.
7. Connect the power while continuing to hold the buttons.
8. After 10 seconds, the recovery menu will appear – select Apply update from USB.
9. Wait until the process is complete (don’t turn off the power!).

⚠️ Note: Use only official firmware from Xiaomi. Third-party firmware may contain malware or be incompatible with your model, resulting in a complete loss of performance of the TV.

Method 6: Diagnostics of hardware malfunctions

If none of the above methods worked, the problem could be in the hardware.The most common malfunctions Xiaomi Mi TV 55 P1:

How to conduct primary diagnosis yourself:

1. Power supply check: Turn off the TV. Remove the back cover (a cross screwdriver will be needed). Check if the capacitors on the power supply board are bloated. If you have multimeter skills, measure the output voltage (it should be 12V).

Connection check:

• Make sure all the plumes (from the matrix, buttons, USB-ports) tightly connected.
• If there is oxidation on the contacts - gently clean them with a swallow.