How to watch anime on Xiaomi TV: all ways from A to Z

Watching anime on a big screen Xiaomi TV is a fundamentally different experience compared to a computer or smartphone monitor: bright colors, deep blacks and surround sound transform even old series, and modern releases into new ones. 4K HDR But how do you set up your TV to avoid problems with subtitles, tearing videos, or incorrect colors? In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of viewing – from official streaming services to connecting external players, as well as reveal hidden settings that will improve the picture and sound.

It is important to understand: Xiaomi TVs (series Mi) TV A Pro, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV and others) are based on Android TV Google TV, But not all anime services officially support these platforms, and some require workarounds. 2020–2026 years and identified those that work stably without lags and locks.

If you’ve never set up an anime TV, start with the embedded apps section, which is the easiest way to do it, and for experienced users, the external player block and manual color profile settings, which are especially important for dark-scenes TV shows (such as Attack on Titan or Berserk).

1. Official streaming services: Wakanim, Crunchyroll and others

The most legal and secure way is to use specialized platforms with licensed content.

• 📺 Crunchyroll is the largest anime database with subtitles and dubbing.The app officially supports Android. TV and optimized for Xiaomi remotes.
• 🎭 Wakanim is a European service with exclusive releases (e.g. Jujutsu Kaisen or Chainsaw Man). VPN for certain regions.
• 🌍 Netflix and Disney+ — There are anime series (like Demon Slayer on Netflix), but the choice is limited.
• 💰 Anime-Planet is a free catalog with links to legal sources (not all are available on TV).

To install the app, open the Google Play Store on your TV, find the service you want, and click "Install." Once you log in (via Google or email), you'll get access to the library. TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023) the application interface is adapted for the remote, and on older versions of Android TV You may need a mouse (connected via Bluetooth).

⚠️ Note: When using Crunchyroll on a Xiaomi TV, the audio settings sometimes get confused. If the actors' voice sounds quieter than the music, go to Settings → Sound. → Dynamic range and select Stereo instead of Auto».

To improve the quality of the picture in the settings of the application, turn on:

• Maximum resolution (e.g., maximum resolution, 1080p or 4K, if maintained).
• Adaptive frame rate (60 Hz for most anime).
• HDR, If your TV supports this format (check the model specifications).

2. Viewing through USB-drive-storage

If you have an anime collection in files (.mp4,.mkv,.avi, it can be played directly from the flash drive or HDD. Xiaomi TVs support most formats, but there are important limitations:

Connect the drive to the port USB 3.0 on your TV (usually side or back). Open the built-in File Manager (the folder icon on the home screen) and select the file you want:

1. Check the file format (see table above).
2. Recode the video with HandBrake in H.264 MP4 bitrate less than 10 Mbps.
3. Update the TV firmware: Settings → About TV → Software update.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi Smart models TV X 2021 there is a bug with the playback of files more than 4 GB with FAT32-- The storage device. NTFS flash-stick.

For easy playback control (pause, rewind), use the Xiaomi remote or connect a wireless keyboard. If the subtitles are displayed incorrectly (for example, characters instead of text), rename the subtitles file so that its name matches the name of the video file (for example, episode1.mp4 and episode1.srt).

Check the video format (optimally) MP4 H.264)

Make sure that the subtitles are in the format SRT or ASS

Format the flash drive into exFAT/NTFS (file >4 GB)

Update the TV firmware to the latest version

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3. Connecting a laptop or PC to a TV (HDMI Miracast)

If you prefer to watch anime through a browser (for example, on sites like AnimeGo or Shikimori) or use specialized players (MPC-HC, VLC), Connect your laptop to your Xiaomi TV HDMI. This will give maximum flexibility in quality settings and subtitles.

Method 1: Wired connection (HDMI)

1. Connect your laptop and TV with a cable HDMI 2.0 (for 4K@60Hz) or HDMI 2.1 (for 4K@120Hz).
2. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input on the remote and select the appropriate port.
3. On your laptop, press Win. + P and select "Second screen only" or "Duplicate».

Method 2: Wireless connection (Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct)

Xiaomi TVs support Miracast technology, which allows you to broadcast the screen wirelessly.

1. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Miracast.
2. On a laptop (Windows) 10/11): Parameters → System system → Screen. → Connect to a wireless display.
3. Select the TV from the list of available devices.

In wireless transmission, video delays are possible (especially noticeable in dynamic scenes) to reduce the lags:

• 📶 Connect your laptop and TV to the same 5 GHz Wi-Fi network (not 2.4 GHz!).
• 🔌 Close background programs that consume traffic (torrents, updates).
• 🎮 In the laptop graphics settings, select “Maximum Performance” for the player app.

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If, when connected, HDMI TV does not recognize resolution, manually install on PC 1920×1080@60Hz or 3840×2160@30Hz (depending on the TV model).

4. Installation of third-party players: Kodi, VLC, MX Player

Xiaomi’s built-in player doesn’t always correctly play files with multichannel audio or custom subtitles.

• 🎬 Kodi is a universal media center with support for plugins (for example, for streaming anime).
• 📼 VLC for Android TV — Plays any format, including.mkv DTS-sound.
• 📱 MX Player – Optimized for Android TV, supports control gestures.

To install Kodi:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your TV.
2. Find Kodi and click "Install".
3. After installation, add a folder with files: Files → Add a video → Select a folder.

To customize Kodi under the anime:

1. Enable upscale video: Settings → Player. → Video → Allow upscale.
2. Activate automatic subtitles download: Settings → Player. → Language → Autoloading subtitles.
3. Install the Anime plugin to access databases (e.g., MyAnimeList).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with 2GB of RAM (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 32") Kodi can slow down when playing files with a bitrate above 20 Mbps. VLC or reduce the quality of the video.

Only Xiaomi models on Google TV (2022–2026: In Kodi settings, turn off the option “Use a limited color range” (Settings). → System → Display → Limited color range, otherwise the colors will be black.

5. Customize image and sound quality for anime

Xiaomi TVs are optimized for movies and TV shows with a realistic picture by default, but anime requires a special approach.

Image mode:

• Go to Settings → Picture → Image mode.
• Select “Game” or “Customer” (not “Cinema” or “Sport”).
• Turn off all post-processing: Noise suppression → Off., MPC → Off..

Color temperature:

• For most anime, "Warm" is appropriate» (6500K) or "Neutral».
• Avoid Cold – it distorts shades (for example, the characters’ hair may turn green).

Motion settings:

• Turn it off. MEMC (motion compensation): Settings → Picture → Movement → MEMC → Off.
• Anime is drawn with a fixed frame rate (usually 24 frame rates). FPS), And artificial smoothing spoils the picture.

4.Sound:

• Enable Night Mode (Settings) → Sound. → Night mode to equalise the volume of voice and music.
• For models with Dolby Atmos support (e.g. Mi). TV Q2 75′′ Select Mode “Cinema” for surround sound.

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For anime with dark scenes (such as Made in Abyss), increase the Black Level option to the Black Level. +5 in custom color settings.

Problems and Solutions: Lags, Subtitles, Sound

Even after you've set it up properly, you can have technical problems, and we'll look at some of the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Videos are slowing down or hanging

• 🔌 Check the speed of the Internet (for streaming you need at least 10 Mbps for the Internet). 1080p).
• 📦 If it's slowing down the file with USB, Try another storage device (for example, USB 3.0 instead USB 2.0).
• 🔄 Reboot the TV: Hold the power button on the remote for 5 seconds.

Problem 2: No sound or it's distorted

• 🔊 Check the sound format in the file. DTS or TrueHD, transcoded into AAC or AC3.
• 🎧 Plug the sound through HDMI ARC oral.
• 🔇 In the settings of the TV, select Settings → Sound. → Digital exit → PCM.

Problem 3: Subtitles are not displayed or overlaid

• 📄 Make sure the subtitles file has the same encoding as the video (e.g., the video, UTF-8).
• 🖥️ In a player (VLC or Kodi) manually specify the path to the subtitle file.
• 🎨 If the subtitles merge with the background, change their style: color, size, background (Settings) → Subtitles).

Problem 4: Colors are incorrect (green/red)

• 🎨 Reset the color settings: Settings → Picture → Reset.
• 🔌 Check the cable. HDMI — Cheap cables can distort the signal.
• 📺 Update the TV firmware (some versions had a color rendering bug) HDR).

7. Alternative methods: DLNA, Plex, cloud storage

If you do not want to connect flash drives or laptop, use network solutions:

1. DLNA-server

It allows you to stream files from your PC to your TV without wires.

1. Install a server program (Serviio, Plex, Kodi) on your PC.
2. Add anime folders to the server library.
3. On your TV, open the Media Player (or Kodi) app and select your PC from the list. DLNA-device.

2. Plex Media Server

Plex not only streams files, but also automatically downloads covers, descriptions and even trailers for anime.

1. Install Plex Media Server on your PC (official website).
2. Add the anime folder as a library like "Films" or "TV Shows."
3. Install the Plex app on your TV and log in.

3. Cloud storage (Google Drive, Yandex Disk)

If files are stored in the cloud, they can be played through:

• 📁 Built-in File Manager (supports Google Drive on some models).
• 🌐 Browser (e.g, TV Bro or Puffin. TV), But it's inconvenient for a long viewing.
• 📥 Pre-downloading of files to USB-accumulator.

For Plex and DLNA If the video is slowing down, reduce the bitrate of transcoding in the server settings or use a wired connection (Ethernet).

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If you use Plex, turn on the option “Settings” → Quality → Direct Play) to minimize lags.

FAQ: Frequent questions about watching anime on Xiaomi TV