Peel Mi Remote on Xiaomi TVs: everything you need to know about the built-in remote control

If you own a Xiaomi TV (or an IR smartphone), you’ve probably come across the name Peel Mi Remote, a feature that often raises questions about what the app is, why it’s needed, and how to use it? Unlike standard remotes, Peel offers advanced control over your smartphone or the TV itself.

In fact, the Peel Mi Remote is not just a remote, but an ecosystem for managing household appliances via an infrared port (IR), which is integrated into the firmware of many Xiaomi devices, including Mi TV 4/5 series, Redmi Smart TVs and even some smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 8 Pro or POCO X3), the main advantage is the ability to replace several physical remotes with one virtual one, while supporting voice control and automation.

In this article, we will discuss in detail:

• 🔹 What is Peel Mi Remote and how does it work?
• 🔹 What Xiaomi devices support technology
• 🔹 How to set up and synchronize the remote with household appliances
• 🔹 Common Problems and Their Solutions
• 🔹 Peel alternatives for engineering management

What is Peel Mi Remote and why is it necessary?

Peel Smart Remote is a software for managing household appliances via infrared port (IR), originally developed by Peel Technologies, it was integrated into the Xiaomi ecosystem as part of a proprietary software, and the main goal is to replace physical remote controls with virtual ones that work via a smartphone or TV.

In the Xiaomi Peel Mi Remote TVs, you can:

• 📺 Control the TV itself (volume, channels, signal sources)
• 🎚️ Control external devices: air conditioners, audio systems, DVD-player
• 🔊 Use voice commands via Google Assistant or Alice (on supported models)
• 📱 Sync settings with other Xiaomi devices (e.g., a smartphone)

It's important to understand that Peel is not just an app, it's part of the firmware. On Xiaomi TVs, it's pre-installed and updated with the system. On smartphones (if there's an infrared port), it can be downloaded from Google Play as a standalone Mi Remote app.

What Xiaomi devices support Peel Mi Remote

Peel Mi Remote technology is not available on all of the brand’s gadgets, and here is a full list of supported devices:

To check if you have a Peel Mi Remote on your TV, go to: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Peel Mi Remote

If there is no partition, your model does not support the function.

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On Xiaomi 2023 and the newer Peel Mi Remote TVs, it can be replaced with the branded Mi Home solution with advanced features.

How to set up Peel Mi Remote on Xiaomi TV

The virtual remote takes no more than 5 minutes to set up. Follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Activate the function Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Peel Mi Remote and turn on the slider.
2. Adding a device Click Add Device → select a type of equipment (such as Air Conditioning or Television).
3. In the list of manufacturers, find your brand (e.g. Samsung, LG, Gree). If there is no brand, choose Another and try universal codes.
4. Test commands Point the remote (or infrared port of the TV) to the device and check the buttons. If the command does not work, try another code from the list.

Once successfully configured, the device will appear in the My Devices list, and you can now control it directly from your TV screen or through the Mi Home app on your smartphone.

The IR port of the TV is not closed with a decorative panel |

The device you are operating is within range (up to 5 meters) |

The TV is on "Infrared remote"|

Batteries in the physical remote (if any) are not discharged-->

Common problems with Peel Mi Remote and their solutions

Despite the convenience, users often face difficulties with Peel Mi Remote, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

• 🚫 The device does not respond to commands Check: 🔋 Distance to equipment (maximum 5-7 meters) 📶 Direction of the IR port (must "look" at the receiver) 🔄 Correctness of the selected code (try another one from the list)
• 🔄 Buttons are not working correctly Reset your device in Peel Mi Remote and reset it. If the problem persists, update your TV firmware.
• 📱 Mi Remote app doesn't find TV make sure: 📲 Smartphone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network 🔄 Developer Mode is on on the TV → Network debugging 📱 Mi Remote App Selects the Right TV Model

Attention! On Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 3.0 firmware and the newer Peel Mi Remote feature may be disabled by default due to a conflict with Google TV. To return it, you need to roll back the firmware or use third-party IR remotes.

Peel Mi Remote Alternatives for Technique Management

If the Peel Mi Remote is not suitable (for example, your TV model does not support the feature), consider alternative ways to control:

If you only need to control your TV, a standard remote from Xiaomi is enough. For complex scenarios (for example, controlling air conditioning, curtains and TV from one remote), you should choose BroadLink or Logitech Harmony.

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For owners of Xiaomi TVs 2020-2023, the most reliable solution is the combination of Peel Mi Remote (for infrared devices) + Mi Home (for smart Wi-Fi equipment).

How to Upgrade or Reinstall Peel Mi Remote

If the Peel Mi Remote is unstable, you may need an upgrade. In Xiaomi TVs, this is done automatically along with the firmware, but sometimes you have to act manually.

Method 1: Update through system settings

1. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
2. If an update is available, install it.
3. After the reboot, check out Peel Mi Remote.

Method 2: Reset Peel settings

1. Open Peel Mi Remote → Settings (cog) → Reset settings.
2. Confirm the action and reconfigure the devices.

Method 3: Reinstallation through ADB (for advanced)

⚠️ Attention! This method requires unlocking Developer Mode and can cause crashes. Use only if other methods have not helped.

adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.peel.app


adb shell pm install /path/to/peel.apk

The peel.apk file can be extracted from the firmware of your TV model.

Security and privacy when using Peel Mi Remote

Like any device management software, Peel Mi Remote has access to some data.

• 📡 Network access: The application sends anonymous usage statistics (you can turn off in settings).
• 🔑 Code Storage: Device management codes are stored locally, but when synchronized with a Xiaomi account, they can be transferred to the server.
• 🎤 Voice commands: If you use voice control, the recordings are processed by Google or XiaoAI (depending on the region).

⚠️ Attention! In 2022, there were reports of vulnerabilities in older versions of Peel that allowed for interception of infrared signals. Update your TV firmware to the latest version to close potential breaches.

To minimize the risks:

• 🔒 Disable cloud sync if you don’t use multiple devices.
• 🚫 Do not configure control of critical systems (e.g. alarms) through Peel.
• 🔄 Update your TV regularly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Peel Mi Remote