How to change the Netflix button on the Xiaomi TV remote: all the ways

The Netflix button on Xiaomi TV remotes is often a source of annoyance — especially if you don’t use the service or prefer a different streaming platform. Unlike most manufacturers, Xiaomi doesn’t always allow you to simply disable or reassign the button through standard settings. However, there are several working ways to solve the problem, from software settings to physical modification of the remote.

In this article, we will look at all the available methods, from official (for new models with Google TV) to alternative (for older versions of PatchWall), you will also learn how to avoid typical errors when reconfiguring and what to do if the button does not respond to changes. Importantly, some solutions require root rights or disassembly of the remote, we will warn about the risks in advance.

If you want to not just remove a button, but replace it with another feature (like launching YouTube, Prime Video, or even a user shortcut), there are instructions in the article for doing so, and for those who are afraid of breaking something, we have prepared safe alternatives — for example, how to hide Netflix from the TV interface so that the button becomes useless.

Why Netflix button is not removed through settings

The main problem is the contractual obligations between Xiaomi and Netflix, which on many TV models (especially those released before 2022), the button is rigidly spelled out in the remote firmware and PatchWall interface, and even if you remove the Netflix app from the TV, the button will remain active and will try to open it.

In new TVs on Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV A2 2023 or Xiaomi TV Q2 QLED), the situation is better: here you can reassign buttons through the Settings menu → Devices and accessories → Remote control.

• 🔹 Reassignment doesn’t work for all buttons (sometimes Netflix is blocked).
• 🔹 After resetting the TV settings, the button binding is reset.
• 🔹 Some models (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) This feature is not supported even by Google. TV.

Another reason is hardware binding: On cheap remotes (such as Mi TV Stick or Mi Box S), the Netflix button can be implemented at the chip level, and it can only be reassigned via the remote firmware (which is risky).

⚠️ If your TV is powered by PatchWall (not Google) TV), There's no official way to reassign the Netflix button, and the solutions below are informal and can cause disruption.

Method 1: Reassign the button to Google TV (official method)

If your TV is running on Google TV (e.g., Xiaomi TV A2, Xiaomi TV Q2 or Xiaomi TV P1 2022+), you can reassign the button through system settings.

Instructions:

If you don't have the right app on the list, you can choose to Run the app and manually specify any one you have installed.

• 🔸 Not all applications support remote launch (e.g., Kodi may not open).
• 🔸 After updating the firmware binding may reset.

Update the TV firmware to the latest version

Make sure the right application is installed

Connect the remote over Bluetooth (if wireless)

Make a backup of settings (in case of failure)-->

Method 2: Remove Netflix from the system (for PatchWall)

On PatchWall TVs (e.g. Mi TV 4A, Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 4X), the Netflix button is tied to the system app. If it is removed or disabled, the button becomes useless (but it does not physically disappear).

This will require:

1. Enable Developer Mode: Settings → About TV → MIUI TV version (click 7 times in a row)
2. Activate ADB debugging in the developer settings.
3. Connect to the TV via ADB (via computer) and execute the command: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.ninja

After that, the Netflix button will be pressed, but it won't open anything.

• 🔺 Skills required to work with ADB.
• 🔺 After the TV reset, Netflix will return.
• 🔺 Some system updates can restore the application.

⚠️ Note: Removing system applications can cause the TV to work in an unstable way. If errors occur after Netflix is deleted (for example, menus are missing or other buttons stop working), reset to factory settings.

Method 3: Physical modification of the remote (for advanced)

If the software didn't work, you can physically disable the button, which is good for remotes from Mi Box, Mi TV Stick or old TVs, and the idea is to take the remote and undo the button contacts or paste it from the inside.

Step-by-step:

1. Carefully disassemble the remote, putting the back cover with a flat screwdriver (usually it is kept on the latches).
2. Find a board with buttons. The Netflix button is usually highlighted in red or orange.
3. Modification options: 🔧 Solder off the contacts of the button (sweetening iron and skills are needed). 🔧 Scoop the button with sealed tape on the board side (less reliable, but easier). 🔧 Replace the button fee with the donor (if there is a spare remote).

Collect the remote and check that the other buttons are working.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔹 It works on any remote model.
• 🔹 No changes to the TV firmware need.

Disadvantages:

• 🔸 Risk of damaging the remote during disassembly.
• 🔸 The warranty for the remote will be lost.
• 🔸 The button will remain in place but will become inactive.

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Before disassembling the remote, take a picture of the location of all the details and contacts, which will help to properly assemble it back if something goes wrong.

Method 4: Using third-party remotes

If you don’t want to mess around with settings or disassembly, the easiest way is to buy a universal remote and program it for Xiaomi TV. For example, the Xiaomi Mi Remote (wireless) or BroadLink RM4 Pro remotes allow you to:

• 📺 Reassign any buttons to your needs.
• 📺 Remove unnecessary buttons from the interface.
• 📺 Control the TV through a smartphone.

How to set up a universal remote:

1. Download the remote manufacturer’s app (e.g. Mi Home for Xiaomi Mi Remote).
2. Add your device (Xiaomi TV) to the list of managed devices.
3. In the remote settings, select Edit buttons and reassign Netflix to another action.

Pros of the method:

• 🔹 No interference with the TV firmware.
• 🔹 You can set up multiple profiles (for example, for different family members).

Cons:

• 🔸 You need to buy an additional device.
• 🔸 Not all universal remotes support Xiaomi TV (Check compatibility before buying).

Method 5: Hiding Netflix from the TV Interface

If you don't have to delete the button, but you just want it to keep it from opening anything, you can hide the Netflix app itself from the system.

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Find Netflix in the list and select Disable (or Hide if you have such an option).
3. Now, you can confirm the action. Now, you press the button, nothing happens.

On some models (such as the Mi TV 5 Pro), you can also remove Netflix from the home screen.

• 📌 Press the Home button on the remote.
• 📌 In the menu that appears, select Change the main page.
• 📌 Find the Netflix widget and drag it to the cart (or click Delete).

This method doesn't physically remove the button, but it makes it useless. Minus: If you ever want to use Netflix, you'll have to turn the app back on in the settings.

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Hiding the Netflix app is the safest way to “disable” the button, as it does not require any interference with the firmware or disassembly of the remote.

What to do if nothing works

If none of these methods worked, radical measures remain:

• 🔨 Replacement of the remote with a model without a Netflix button (for example, the remote from the Mi Box 3 is often compatible with TVs).
• 🔨 Firmware TV on custom version (for example, LineageOS for TV) TV), But it's risky and requires rooting.
• 🔨 Use of voice control (if the remote supports Google Assistant or Alice).

If the Netflix button is pressed on its own (for example, because of sticking), try:

1. Wipe the remote with alcohol (possibly dirt has accumulated under the button).
2. Disassemble the remote and clean the contacts (carefully, without aggressive liquids).
3. If the remote is wireless, reset its settings and connect again.

⚠️ Warning: If after any manipulation of the Netflix button, the TV stopped turning on or stuck on the logo, perform a hardware reset: turn off the power, press the Power button on the TV and plug the cable back in. Hold the 10-15 second button until the recovery menu appears.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Netflix button on Xiaomi TV