How to Find Out the Exact Xiaomi TV Model: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi’s modern smart TVs are complex multimedia devices running Android TV or its own PatchWall shell. Owners often require accurate device identification to find drivers, select remotes, install compatible apps or design warranties. However, visually identifying a specific modification, especially if the box has already been thrown out, can be difficult because of the minimalist design.

Not knowing the exact model number can lead to the purchase of inappropriate VESA mounts or incompatible software, causing system failures. In this article, we will take a detailed look at all the available methods for identifying your TV, from simply inspecting the case to using hidden engineering menus.

There are several reliable ways to get the information you want, and we'll take them from the simplest to the more complex. You don't have to be a technician to do this, you just have to follow the instructions carefully.

Search for information sticker on the body

The most obvious and reliable way to know a model of a device is to physically inspect the case. Electronics manufacturers are required to place the serial number and model on a special label. On Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi TV, this sticker is most often located on the back.

It's usually either in the center or in one of the lower corners, closer to the cable connectors. If the TV is mounted on the wall and there's no access to the back, try gently tilting it or looking down using the smartphone flashlight to light it up. On the sticker, you're interested in the Model and S/N fields.

Sometimes the sticker can be partially hidden by mounting elements or cable management. In such cases, it is worth checking the side edges of the device, although this is less common for Xiaomi TVs. If the sticker is erased or damaged, move to software methods.

⚠️ Warning: Never use sharp objects to scrape dirt off a sticker, as you can damage the plastic of the case or the label itself by making the information unreadable.

It is important to distinguish between the trade name of the series (e.g. Mi TV P1) and the technical model number (e.g. L32M6-5ASP).

Check the model through the settings menu Android TV

If physical access to the back is limited, the easiest way to use is the TV's software interface. Since most Xiaomi models are Android-based, device information is embedded in the system menu. To start, click the Menu button or the gear icon on the remote control.

In the menu that opens, you need to go to Settings. Next, scroll down to About Device or Help, and this section provides comprehensive information about your TV's software and hardware.

Inside the About menu, you'll see the Model line, which is the key code, and you'll see the Android version, the amount of RAM and the free space in the built-in storage.

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Record or photograph a screen with device information on your phone, which will allow you to have accurate data at hand, even if the TV is rebooted or disconnected from the network.

The interface may vary slightly depending on the PatchWall version of the operating system or the global version of Android TV. However, the logic of the location of the points remains the same for all devices in the ecosystem.

Use of remote control

Many users are unaware that the remote itself can prompt a version of a TV, especially when it comes to Bluetooth remotes with voice control. Some Xiaomi remote models have a mark on the inside of the battery compartment that indicates compatible TV series.

In addition, there are special button combinations for logging into the engineering menu, which displays detailed technical information, most often using a combination of Up and Down buttons at the same time, or holding the OK and Back buttons.

• 🔍 Press and hold the Settings button (cogs) for 5 seconds to call the quick diagnostic menu.
• 🔍 Try entering the 6688 code on the remote (if you have a digital keyboard) to access service mode.
• 🔍 Use the Xiaomi Remote app on your smartphone, which sometimes displays the full name of the connected device in the list of available gadgets.

It's worth noting that the buttons work depending on the type of remote: IR remotes require a direct hit, whereas Bluetooth remotes mate automatically. If standard combinations don't work, maybe your model requires a customized approach.

Analysis of packaging and accompanying documents

If you bought a TV recently, the simplest source of information is the original cardboard box, and the side faces of the package are always marked with a large label with the model name, screen diagonal and basic characteristics.

Inside the box, in addition to the TV itself, is a warranty card and a user guide, and the warranty card is either written by the seller or printed on a factory sticker, which is often duplicated on the document itself.

Keeping the box and documents safe is important not only for identification, but also for possible transport of the device to the service center, and the absence of packaging can complicate the warranty process.

The documents can also be found in QR-code that will scan you to the support page of your model on the manufacturer's official website.

Comparison of characteristics in the model table

Sometimes only a series is listed on the case, and to clarify the modification, you need to compare specifications. Below is a table with the popular Xiaomi TV series and their distinctive features that will help in identification.

By comparing the appearance of the menu, image quality and the presence of logos on the case (for example, QLED or Android TV) with the data from the table, you can determine with high accuracy the belonging of the device to a particular line.

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Knowledge of matrix type (LED vs. QLED) and operating system version is a key factor in distinguishing older models from budget counterparts of one diagonal.

Use of third-party applications for diagnosis

For advanced users who don't have enough standard functionality, there are specialized apps from the Google Play Store on the TV that provide detailed information about hardware components.

One of the most popular and informative applications is AIDA64 or TV Assistant, and once installed, these utilities scan the system and output data about the processor, graphics card, exact panel model and network interfaces.

To install the application, you may need to connect a keyboard and mouse, as navigation in some diagnostic utilities is sharpened with a cursor, which is especially true for older versions of the interface.

⚠️ Note: Download diagnostic applications only from the official Google Play Store. Installation of programs from unknown sources can lead to infection of the system with viruses.

Such applications also show CPU temperature and real-time memory load, which is useful for diagnosing performance issues.

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