Xiaomi Mi TV TV P1 32 is one of the most popular smarts TV In the budget segment, it's a combination of price, quality and functionality, but even the most advanced technology requires the right setup to reach its full potential. dim colors, fuzzy image, quiet sound or unstable Wi-Fi connection. In this article, we will discuss the step-by-step setting of the TV - from the first turn on to fine calibration to your needs.
Feature of the Mi TV P1 32 - PatchWall operating system (based on Android) TV), It offers a user-friendly interface, but has its own nuances, such as automatic image settings often not optimal for Russian realities (too warm color profile or inflated brightness). We will show you how to fix it manually, as well as adjust the sound for movies and music, connect the peripherals (keyboard, gamepad) and even activate hidden features that Xiaomi does not talk about in the instructions.
First Installing and Basic Setup
After unpacking the TV, plug it into the outlet and press the power button on the remote (or side on the case). 1-2 The system will perform the initial diagnostics and suggest you choose a language).
Follow the setup wizard further:
- 🌐 Language selection: Russian is available by default, but if it is not available, update the firmware (instruction below).
- 📶 Wi-Fi Connection: Choose a 5GHz network for stable video streaming (Netflix, YouTube).
- 🔑 Signing in to Xiaomi account: Optional, but gives access to cloud storage and synchronization of settings.
- 📦 Software Update: The system will offer to update – agree to avoid bugs.
Warning: If the TV freezes during the Wi-Fi connection phase, try resetting your router or using a cable connection (LAN). The problem is often related to settings DHCP router.
Once you have completed the customization wizard, you will be taken to the PatchWall home screen, where you will immediately notice that unnecessary widgets (such as "Recommendations") are enabled by default.
- Press Settings (⚙) → Main screen screen.
- Select "Configure the main screen".
- Uncheck any unnecessary widgets (e.g., Xiaomi Video if you are not using them).
Image customization: from white balance to modes HDR
Standard image settings on Mi TV P1 32 are optimized for the Chinese market, so the colors may seem unnatural:
- 🎬 Standard: Universal profile, but often overblown.
- 🎥 Movies: Better for movies (more natural colors, but darker).
- 🎮 Gaming: Minimum input delay, but colors less accurate.
- ⚡ Dynamic: Excessively saturated colors – not recommended.
For precise settings go to Settings → Display and sound → Image: → It's extra. You can calibrate it here:
| Parameter | Recommended value | What is responsible for? |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 45-55% | Too high brightness tires the eyes and “blurred” details. |
| Contrast | 85-90% | It increases the difference between light and dark areas. |
| Color temperature | Warm (6500K) | Cold (9300K) gives a bluish tint, uncomfortable for the eyes. |
| Sharpness | 30-40% | High values add artifacts ("stunning") to the edges of objects. |
If your TV is supported HDR10 (Check the specs, turn it on in the image settings, but note that on the Mi TV P1 32 HDR It only works when connected through HDMI 2.0 (ports marked as "HDMI ARC" supportive HDR!). To verify, play the test video HDR on YouTube (for example, search for information "HDR Test 4K").
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If the colors appear too red, turn off the function "AI Color Enhancement in the additional image settings. This option artificially enhances saturation, which looks unnatural.
Optimizing Sound: From Bass to Virtual Surround
Built-in speakers Mi TV P1 32 (2 × 10 W) sounds good for its class, but requires customization. The default is Standard mode, which is for news, but not for movies or music. → Display and sound → Sound and select:
- 🎵 Music: High and medium frequencies, suitable for listening to songs.
- 🎬 Activates virtual surround (Dolby Audio), improves spatial sound.
- 🎮 Gaming: Increases the volume of explosions and effects, but reduces the quality of speech.
For fine-tuning, use the equalizer (in the same menu).
- 100 Hz (bass): +3 dB
- 300 Hz: 0 dB
- 1 kHz: +1 dB
- 3 keto: -1 dB
- 10 kHz (upper frequencies): +2 dB
If the sound is too quiet, even at maximum, check:
- Is the "Night Mode" mode activated (limits volume)?
- External columns are connected through HDMI ARC Optical output (if yes, the sound from the built-in speakers is automatically turned off).
- Is the firmware updated (old versions had a volume limit bug).
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Connecting devices: from flash drive to gaming console
Xiaomi Mi TV P1 32 is equipped with three ports HDMI 2.0, two. USB 2.0, optical output and headphone jack, but not all ports are the same:
- 🎮 HDMI 1: Optimized for gaming consoles (below is the input delay).
- 📺 HDMI 2 (ARC): To connect a soundbar or receiver.
- 💻 HDMI 3: Universal, Supporting CEC (single-control).
To connect a flash drive or external hard drive, use ports USB. The TV supports formats FAT32, exFAT and NTFS, But there are limitations:
- 📁 Maximum file size: 4 GB for FAT32, limitlessly NTFS.
- 🎬 Video: Reproduce MP4, MKV, AVI codeced H.264/H.265.
- 🔊 Audio: Supports MP3, FLAC, WAV.
To connect your keyboard or mouse (for example, to surf the Internet), use Bluetooth:
- Go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
- Activate device search.
- Press the pairing button on the keyboard/mouse.
- Select the device from the list and confirm the connection.
1.Use HDMI 1 (optimized for gaming)
2. Enable the "Game" mode in the image settings
3. disable post-processing (Motion Smoothing)
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Network and Smart Functions Setup
Without a stable Internet, Mi TV P1 32 loses most of its functionality. If Wi-Fi is unstable, try it:
- 📶 Switch from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz (less interference but shorter range).
- 🔌 Use a cable connection (LAN) — particularly relevant 4K-streaming.
- 🔄 Change. DNS 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) to speed up downloads.
To set up DNS:
- Go to Settings → Network → Network settings.
- Select your connection (Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi). LAN).
- Press "More" → Setting up DNS".
- Enter 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 (in comma).
If the TV doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi at all, check:
⚠️ Note: Some routers (especially from Rostelecom) have enabled the “Customer Isolation” function, which blocks the Smart connection. TV. Turn it off in the router control panel (section "Wireless Mode" or "Wi-Fi").
For easy management of smart functions, install the official Mi application TV Remote (available for Android and iOS:
- 🎛 Use your smartphone as a remote (with a touchpad for the cursor).
- 🔍 Voice search (works even without a microphone on the remote control).
- 📁 Quick access to files on the phone (transfer of photos / videos to TV).
Hidden features and chips Xiaomi Mi TV P1 32
The manufacturer doesn't advertise some of the features of the TV, but they can significantly improve the user experience.
1. Developer mode and debugging by ADB
By activating this mode, you can install applications from third-party sources (for example, APK-file-use ADB to deep-tuning the system:
- Go to Settings. → On TV.
- Click 7 times on the line "Build number" (the notification "You became a developer").
- Go back to the basic settings and select a new item for developers.
- Activate "Debugging by" USB" and “Installation from unknown sources".
2. Change of region for access to additional applications
By default, the TV is set to a Chinese or European region, which may cause some apps (e.g. Okko or Google Play) to be missing. IVI). To change the region:
- Install the app TV Bro or Sender for transferring files to TV.
- Download. APK Set Edit applications (to change system settings).
- Through Set Edit, find ro.product.locale and change it to en-RU.
- Reboot the TV.
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Changing the region can cause some system applications (such as PatchWall) to crash.
Interface acceleration
If the TV slows down when switching between apps, turn off the animations:
- Activate the Developer Mode (see above).
- Go to Settings. → For developers.
- Find the items "Scale of window animation", "Scale of transition animation" and "Scale of animation duration".
- Set the value of animation disabled for all three items.
Update firmware and reset to factory settings
Regular firmware updates fix bugs and add new features, and there are two ways to check for updates:
Method 1: Automatic updates via the Internet
- Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
- Click "Check Updates."
- If an update is found, confirm the installation.
Method 2: Manual installation via USB
If the TV does not find updates automatically, download the firmware from the official Xiaomi website and install manually:
- Download the latest version of the firmware for Mi TV P1 32 (file with.zip extension) from the official website.
- Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to a flash drive (formatted in FAT32).
- Put the flash drive in. USB-television-port.
- Go to Settings → About TV → System Update → Update via USB.
- Select the file and confirm the installation.
⚠️ Note: If the TV turns off during the upgrade (for example, due to a power outage), it may stop turning on, in which case you will need to flash through the service port (only in the service center!).
If the TV started to glitches (spontaneously reboot, slow down or not save settings), reset to factory settings:
- Go to Settings → About TV → Reset settings.
- Select Reset All Settings (remove all apps and accounts!).
- Confirm the action with a password (if installed).
After the reset, the TV will restart and offer to go through the initial setup, as after purchase.