Xiaomi TVs with Google Operating System TV or MIUI TV There are plenty of opportunities to watch movies, but not everyone knows how to do it free and legally. Many users install pirated apps, risking infection or getting blocked. IP, There are actually dozens of official ways to access content without paying.
In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of watching movies on Xiaomi. TV Unsubscribed, including hidden system features, little-known services with legal content and advanced settings for quality optimization. TV 4S, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Mi TV A2 Other popular series – their capabilities may differ significantly.
Important: All of the methods described below work on Xiaomi TVs with the latest firmware (2023–2026).If your TVReleased is up to 2020, some features may not be available – check availability in the Settings menu → On TV. → Update of the PO.
1. Official Free Apps for Xiaomi TV
The easiest and safest way to do this is to use pre-installed or certified apps from Google Play or Mi App Store, most of which offer legal content with ads but no charge required.
Here's the top.-5 Verified services that work on all Xiaomi models TV (including budget series):
- 🎬 YouTube is not only a video hosting service, but also a platform with full-fledged films (Kinopoisk channels) HD, 1+1 Video, CTC Media. Search the hashtag #free movies.
- 📺 Platon is a Russian service with legal content (movies, TV series, cartoons). There is a section "Free" with advertising inserts.
- 🎥 IVI — There are hundreds of films available in the "Free" section (mostly domestic and Soviet) that require registration, but without a card binding.
- 📟 Okko - sometimes holds "Film of the Day" promotions (free viewing for 24 hours".
- 🌍 Tubi TV — Western service with thousands of movies in Russian, completely free, but with advertising (available through Google Play).
🔹 How to install: Open Google Play on your TV, find the app by name, and click "Install." If the app isn't in the store, try downloading it. APK via Send Files to TV (see section 4).
⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Tubi) TV) If you do not have a Google Play search on your TV, install them on your smartphone first, then send them to TV via Mi Share or Nearby Share.
2. IPTV: 500+ TV channels without subscription
IPTV — It is a technology of broadcasting television over the Internet, and on Xiaomi. TV It's supported out of the box. Many providers offer free playlists with movie channels (e.g., Movie screenings). HD, NTV-Plus Movie, Amedia Hit).
To set up IPTV Xiaomi TV, Follow the following steps:
- Open the Live app TV (pre-installed on all models).
- Select Add Playlist → Enter. URL.
- Insert the address of the free playlist (examples below).
- Save and wait for the channels to load (it can take up to 5 minutes).
🔹 Current free IPTV-playlists (2026):
- 📡 http://epg.it999.ru/iptv/m3u/playlists/playlist.m3u — general playlist with film channels (updated daily).
- 🎭 http://tv.teleclub.by/get.php?type=m3u — Belarusian and Russian channels (including Belarusfilm).
- 🌐 http://iptv-org.github.io/iptv/index.m3u — International list (you need to search for sections "Movies").
🔧 If the channels are not loaded: Check the Internet speed (requires at least 15 Mbps for the Internet). HD). If the playlist is outdated, find fresh on the forums 4PDA XDA-Developers (Search for themes based on your TV model).
☑️ Setting up IPTV Xiaomi TV
3. Screen Miraring: broadcast from phone or PC
If you don't have the right app on your TV, you can duplicate your smartphone or computer screen, and this works even with paid services, as long as you have a free trial period (like Kion or Premier).
📱 Phone from phone (Android/iOS):
- On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Miracast (or Wireless Display).
- On your smartphone: turn on "Screen Transfer" (Quick Settings) → Transmit on Xiaomi/Redmi).
- Select your Xiaomi TV from the list of devices.
💻 Computer from computer (Windows/macOS):
- 🪟 On Windows: press Win + K → Choose Xiaomi TV (Must support Miracast).
- 🍎 On Mac: System settings → Monitors → Duplicate the screen (Apple required) TV or AirParrot).
⚡ Important: Screen Miraring can cause a delay of up to 2 seconds, so you can connect your TV to your router via Ethernet cable or use 5 GHz Wi-Fi to fix it.
⚠️ Note: Some services (such as Netflix or Disney)+) They block Miracast for protection against piracy. HDMI-cable or Google Chromecast.
How to eliminate lags in screen-miraring?
Installation APK: How to get around the limitations of Google Play
On Xiaomi TVs, you can install applications manually through APK-files, but you need to allow installation from unknown sources, this method is suitable for services that are not in the official store (for example, Wink, Start or regional sites). IPTV-applications).
🔧 Step-by-step instruction:
- On TV: Settings → Annexes → Special facilities → Unknown sources → turn on the option.
- Download. APK on USB-Send to the TV via Send Files to TV (appendix).
- Open the File Manager on your TV, find the APK and start the installation.
📌 Where to download APK securely:
- 🛡️ APKCombo – Verified versions of applications.
- 🔍 APKMirror - Original APK modificationless.
- 📦 4PDA — Thematic discussions with links to work files.
❌ What not to do: Do not install APK from unverified sources (virus or spyware risk) Before installing, check the hash file on VirusTotal.
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If the app doesn’t install, try rolling back the Android version. TV up to 9.0 (if your TV supports downgrade). APK Not compatible with Android 11+.
5. Xiaomi's Hidden Features TV film-watch
In Xiaomi's firmware TV There are undocumented features that allow you to improve your viewing or access additional content. DLNA-Game Mode Server or Mode that Reduces Video Latency.
🔍 5 Hidden Chips:
| Function | How to turn it on | What do you need? |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of the cinema | Settings → Picture → Image mode → Cinema. | Improves color reproduction for movies (especially in dark scenes). |
| DLNA-server | Settings → Network and access → DLNA | Broadcast movies from PC without USB-storage. |
| Autobrightness | Settings → Screen. → Autobrightness | Automatically adjusts the lighting depending on the lighting. |
| Sound effects | Settings → Sound. → Effects. → Cinema theater | Enhances the bass and ambient sound for the TV speakers. |
| Screensaver with movies | Settings → Screen. → Screensaver → gallery | Shows trailers or film footage in standby mode. |
💡 How to use DLNA: Install Serviio or Plex Media Server on your PC, add a folder with movies, and on your TV, select the source. DLNA media-menu.
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models TV A2 newer DLNA It can be disabled by default. To activate it, go to Settings. → On TV. → Software version and 5 times click on the line with the version (the developer menu will open).
6 Free trial periods and promotions
Many paid services offer free trial periods (3 to 30 days) that can be used on Xiaomi. TV. The main thing is not to forget to cancel your subscription and use temporary email or virtual cards.
🎁 Where to get free access:
- 🎬 Kion – 14 days free of charge for registration via Xiaomi TV (The promo code sometimes appears in the Mi Video app).
- 📺 Okko – 7 days when linking a bank card (you can use a virtual card Revolut or Tinkoff).
- 🌍 Megogo – 3 days free for new users (available via Google Play).
- 🎭 Premier – sometimes gives 30 days when registering via social networks (watch out for promotions in the Telegram channel of the service).
🔹 How to get around restrictions:
- Use temporary email (Temperature Mail or 10 Minute Mail).
- To link the card, create a virtual one in Revolut or Promsvyazbank with a limit of 1 ruble.
- After the trial period ends, reset the application data: Settings → Annexes → [Name of service] → Clear the data.
⚠️ Important: Some services (e.g. Netflix) block trial periods when using the service. VPN Or if the device has already been registered. TV You can get around this by resetting Google Advertising. ID:
Settings → Google → Advertising → Reset the advertising IDAlternative methods: from USB torrent TV
If none of these methods work, there are some non-standard solutions that require more effort, but can open up access to a huge library of content.
🔌 Ways for Advanced Users:
- 💾 USB-Driver: Download movies in format MKV or MP4 (permission 1080p for smooth playback) and connect the flash drive to the port USB 3.0 on TV. Use Xiaomi TV mediaplayer.
- 🌐 Torrent TV: Install the Ace Stream or Torrent app TV through APK. It allows you to watch movies in real time without downloading (but requires a good Internet connection).
- 🖥️ PC as server: Set up a Plex or Jellyfin on your computer and set up a client on your TV, giving you access to your personal movie collection from any device.
- 📡 Satellite TV: If you have a satellite dish, connect it to Xiaomi TV through HDMI-IN or T2-NTV-Plus Cinema or Tricolor Cinema channels often broadcast movies at no extra charge.
🛠️ If the TV can't see USB:
- Format the flash drive into FAT32 (Maximum file size – 4 GB or exFAT.
- Check the compatibility of formats: Xiaomi TV supportive MP4, MKV, AVI, but it doesn't work MOV or FLV.
- Update the TV firmware (new versions add support) HEVC (H.265)).
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The most reliable way is a combination IPTV + USB-accumulator. IPTV It gives you access to fresh movies, and USB — Personal collection without depending on the Internet.