If you own a Xiaomi TV (Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV or Xiaomi TV A Pro) and wonder when the next firmware update will come out, you are not alone. Xiaomi regularly releases updates for its devices, but the schedule often remains a mystery to users. In this article, we will analyze official sources of information, typical update release dates, and learn how to check the relevance of the firmware and prepare for installation.
It’s important to understand that Xiaomi TVs are less likely to receive updates than smartphones of the same brand. While MIUI phones can receive monthly updates, MIUI TV (or Google TV on new models) usually has a 2 to 6-month interval, depending on the series of devices and region, and critical security patches can come out unscheduled.
Official sources of information about Xiaomi TV updates
The first thing to do is to go to the trusted channels where Xiaomi is announcing new firmware.
- 📢 Xiaomi official website – support section for your model (e.g, mi.com/support). Release notes (release notes) with a description of changes are published here.
- 🤖 Mi Home app – if your TV is connected to the Xiaomi ecosystem, update notifications may come through this app (Devices tab").
- 📱 Xiaomi Communities – forums on c.mi.com (Chinese version) or XDA Developers, where enthusiasts share information about test builds.
- 📧 Email – if you registered your device on the official website, Xiaomi can send notifications about important updates.
However, there is a caveat: Xiaomi does not always announce the release dates of updates for TVs in advance; most often users will learn about the new firmware after it appears in the system, except for global releases, such as the transition to a new version of Android TV or Google TV, which are announced at presentations.
Update schedule of Xiaomi TV series (2023-2026)
Analysis of past releases reveals patterns in update rates for different Xiaomi TV lines, and the table below shows approximate intervals between updates:
| TV series | Last Updated (May 2026) | Typical interval | Notes |
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| Xiaomi TV A Pro (2023–2026) | MIUI TV 3.0.1 (March 2026) | 3-4 months | Google TV support, frequent fixes for new models |
| Redmi Smart TV X (2022–2023) | MIUI TV 2.5.8 (January 2026) | 4-6 months | Updates are mostly with bug fixes. |
| Mi TV Q2 / Q1E (2021–2022) | MIUI TV 2.3.12 (November 2023) | 6+ months | Rare updates, mostly for security. |
| Mi TV 4S / 4A (2018–2020) | MIUI TV 1.8.5 (July 2023) | Once a year or less | Support is almost gone, updates are only critical. |
The table shows that new models (such as the Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026) get updates more often - every 3-4 months, while old series like the Mi TV 4S can remain unchanged for years. If your TV is released before 2020, the probability of getting new functionality tends to zero.
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To find out the exact model of your TV, go to Settings → About TV → Model. This information will be used to find firmware.
How to Check for Updates Manually
Without waiting for automatic notification, you can initiate your own search for updates.
- Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
- Go to About TV → System Update (or System Updates on New Models).
- Click Check for updates.
- If an update is available, follow the instructions on the screen.
On TVs with Google TV (e.g. Xiaomi TV A Pro 2023), the path may be different: Settings → System → Software Update → Network.
Turn it off. USB-TV-device
Connect your TV to the network via cable (not Wi-Fi)
Make sure the battery charge of the remote is ≥ 50%
Record the current sound/image settings (photo on phone)
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If the system doesn’t find updates, but you’re sure they should be (for example, according to forums), try:
- 🔄 Restart the TV (unplug the network for 1 minute).
- 🌐 Change region in settings (sometimes updates come first for China).
- 📥 Download the firmware manually from the official site and install through USB (guideline).
What to do if the update is “hanging” at 0%?
How to install manual updates via USB
If the automatic update does not work or you want to flash the TV with a specific version of the software, you can use the manual method through the Internet. USB-This method is suitable for most Xiaomi models TV, Except for the newest ones from Google TV (For them, hand firmware is often blocked).
Step-by-step:
- Download the firmware for your model from the official website: For Mi TV: Xiaomi download page. For Redmi Smart TV: select the TV section and find your model.
The file will be in.zip format (for example, the file will be in.zip format, mi_tv_update_2.5.8.zip).
Prepare. USB-accumulator
- Format the flash drive in FAT32 (required!).
- Copy the downloaded.zip file to the root directory of the flash drive (not to the folder!).
- Rename the file to update.zip (unless the instructions for your model indicate a different name).
- Connect the flash drive to the TV and run the update: Settings → About TV → System Update → Update via USB
- Wait until the process is complete (the TV will restart several times).
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Before resetting to factory settings, untie your Xiaomi account in Settings → Accounts, otherwise after resetting, the TV may require a login and password of the former owner!
Prediction: When will the next update for your model be released?
Based on the analysis of past releases and information from Chinese forums, the following forecasts can be made:
- 📅 Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026 (model 55"/65"/75"): Update to Google expected TV 12 June-July 2026 Improved optimization for gaming consoles (support) ALLM and VRR).