Notifications from the Movie Search on Xiaomi Mi TV This can be annoying, especially if you haven't used the service in years and the newsletter keeps coming, and unlike smartphones, where it takes a couple of clicks to unsubscribe, on Xiaomi TVs, the process is often hidden in the depths of the menu or not at all in the usual form. The problem is compounded by the fact that the manufacturer regularly updates the firmware MIUI TV, change-over.
In this article, we will look at all the current ways to disable the newsletter from standard methods through the TV menu to radical solutions like reset to factory settings. Particular attention will be paid to the hidden PatchWall firmware settings, which Xiaomi does not advertise, but allows you to completely remove the service from the system. If you are tired of intrusive notifications about new movies or rating selections, read on.
Why does the Cinema keep sending notifications even after you unsubscribe?
The fact is that on Xiaomi Mi TV, the service is integrated at the firmware level of PatchWall, the company's proprietary shell.
- 📌 The app is preinstalled and not removed by standard methods (such as Netflix or Prime Video).
- 🔔 Notifications can come even if you have never run a movie search – the system automatically signs users to the newsletter.
- 🔄 After updating the firmware settings are reset, and the mailing resumes.
Moreover, in some versions of MIUI TV (e.g. 3.0-4.5), the “Unsubscribe” button in the notification simply does not work – clicking on it does not have any effect, this is due to a bug in the service’s API, which Xiaomi is in no hurry to fix.
Method 1: Unsubscribe from the notification menu (the easiest way)
If you have the latest firmware (above MIUI TV 4.0), try the standard path:
- Wait for the notification from the movie search on the main screen.
- Set it off with the remote (but don't open it!).
- Press and hold the OK button (or Menu on some remotes) for 2-3 seconds.
- In the context menu that appears, select Disable Notifications or Notification Settings.
- Transfer the Kinopoisk slider to the off-site position.
⚠️ Attention: On TVs with firmware MIUI TV 3.x This may not work, but instead of disabling notifications, the system will say "Hide this notification," which doesn't solve the problem globally.
☑️ Preparation for the shutdown of the film search
Method 2: Disconnecting through application settings
If the first method didn’t work, try blocking notifications directly in the system settings:
- Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
- Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
- Find the list of Kinopoisk (can be called Kinopoisk or KP).
- Select Notifications and disable all available options: 🔔 Showing notifications → Off. 📢 Sound alerts → Off. 🖼️ Banners on the main screen → Off.
Settings → About TV → Reboot
🔹 Important: On some models (Mi) TV 4S 55", Mi TV Q1 75") after disabling notifications in this menu, they may appear again in 1-2 weeks. This is due to the background synchronization of Xiaomi services. To avoid reappearing mailings, combine this method with disabling auto-updates.
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If there is no Movie Search in the list of applications, try to find it through a search (the magnifier in the upper right corner of the Application Management section). On some firmware, the service is hidden under the name com.xiaomi.mitv.kino.
Method 3: Block Auto Updates and Background Activity
The movie search may continue to send notifications because it is automatically updated through the Xiaomi App Store.
- Open Settings → Apps → App Store.
- Go to Settings → Auto Update.
- Turn off the Auto Update option or select Wi-Fi Only (if you don’t have an internet connection via cable).
- Go back to the list of applications, find the Movie Search and turn off: 🔄 Auto-update 📱 Background activity 🌐 Internet access (if available)
📊 Below is a table with models Xiaomi Mi TV, In which this method works stably:
| Model TV set | MIUI TV version | Efficiency of the method | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi TV 4A | 3.0–4.2 | 70% | Notifications may appear after the firmware update |
| Mi TV 4S | 4.0–5.1 | 90% | Required to disable auto-update in the App Store |
| Mi TV Q1/Q2 | 5.0+ | 95% | It works stable, but you need to block background activity |
| Redmi Smart TV | 4.5–5.0 | 60% | Often a combination with method 4 (reset) is required. |
⚠️ Attention: On TVs with firmware MIUI TV 5.0+ Disabling Internet access for Movie Search can cause other services to sync (e.g. Xiaomi Video or PatchWall) to fail, if movie recommendations fail to work, re-connect and use alternative methods.
Method 4: Resetting settings to factory (radical solution)
If none of the previous methods worked, you'll have to completely reset your TV, which will delete all your settings, accounts, and installed apps, but it's guaranteed to get rid of the Movie Search notifications.
🔧 Step-by-step instruction:
- Open Settings → About TV → Reset settings.
- Choose Reset all settings (not to be confused with Network Reset!).
- Enter. PIN-code (default 0000, 1234 or last 4 digits) IMEI television).
- Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).
- Use physical locking: 🛡️ Buy it. USB-Internet blocker (for example, TP-Link) UE300) and disable access to the network at the router level. 🔌 Turn off the TV from Wi-Fi and use only cable connection (configure filtering). MAC-address).
Wait for firmware updates:
In the latest versions of MIUI TV 5.5+ (2026), Xiaomi began gradually removing the forced newsletter Kinopoisk. Check for updates in Settings → About TV → System Update.
⚠️ Note: If you choose to block notifications via a router, keep in mind that this could disrupt other services such as YouTube or Netflix if they use the same ones. DNS-Before setting up, check the list of blocked domains in the router control panel.