How to go to Vkontakte from the TV Xiaomi: all ways + error solving

Xiaomi TVs on Android platform TV Google TV They allow you to access social networks directly from the big screen — but it's not always obvious how to do it right. TV-Android versions, so users have to use workarounds. In this article, we'll look at all the working ways to log into the VC via Mi TVs. TV, Redmi Smart TV and other brand models, and how to solve typical problems with authorization, page display and management.

The thing about social media on TV is that you don't have a full keyboard and mouse, which makes it difficult to type your login/password and navigate. We'll go into detail on how to get around those restrictions with a remote, smartphone or accessories. And if you're experiencing a bug called "Incorrect page format" or display problems, there's a solution section at the end of this article.

1. Method: through the built-in browser of the TV

The most versatile method is to use a browser preinstalled on Xiaomi TV. Suitable for all models on Android TV 9.0 and later (including Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV X).

Instructions:

• 📺 Open the main menu of the TV and find the Browser app (or the Internet on some models).
• 🔍 In the address bar, enter vk.com and click OK remote.
• 👤 On the authorization page, enter the login (phone number or email) and password. For convenience, use: Screen keyboard (called by long pressing on the input field); Voice input (mic button on the remote, if supported). Mi Remote app on your smartphone (connects via Bluetooth).

⚠️ Note: In the mobile version of VC, some features on the TV may not work, such as high-resolution video or games. To run them, switch to the full version of the site (button at the bottom of the page).

2. Method: via the VC application for Android TV (unofficial)

Official application Vkontakte for Android TV There's no such thing as a third-party solution. One of them is an app. VK for TV from Alexey Vasilyev (available on Google Play for the first time) TV-device).

How to determine:

1. 🛒 Open the Google Play Store on your TV.
2. 🔍 Enter in the search. VK for TV and select an app with a blue square icon.
3. 📥 Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.
4. 🔑 Launch the application and log in through QR-code (scanned from a smartphone) or login / password.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎮 Adapted interface for remote control.
• 📺 Support for high quality video playback.
• 🔔 Notifications of new messages (on some models).

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⚠️ Warning: Unofficial apps may ask for additional permissions (such as access to contacts). Before installing, check reviews and rankings on Google Play - reliable versions have higher than 4.0.

3. Method: Using a smartphone (Mi Share or Chromecast)

If you can't enter data from the remote, you can use the smartphone as an intermediary.

Option 1: Mi Share (for TVs with MIUI TV)

• 📱 On a smartphone. Xiaomi/Redmi Open the settings. → Connection and sharing → Mi Share.
• 📺 On the TV, go to Settings. → Connection and networking → Mi Share.
• 🔗 Connect devices to a single Wi-Fi network and activate file transfer.
• 🌐 Open the VC on your phone, log in and transfer the link to the TV through Send to the device.

Option 2: Google Chromecast (for TVs with Google TV)

• 📱 Install the Google Home app on your smartphone.
• 📺 Connect your TV and phone to the same network.
• 🔍 In the smartphone browser, open vk.com and log in.
• 📊 Press Share. → Broadcast and choose your TV.

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If the stream from your phone is lagging, reduce the video quality in the Chromecast settings or connect to a 5 GHz network.

Method: through USB-keyboard

For easy control of the VC on a large screen, you can connect peripheral devices:

What devices are supported:

• 🖱️ Anybody. USB-mouse (wired or with adapter).
• ⌨️ USB-keyboard (including wireless with USB-receiver).
• 🎮 Gamepad (e.g. Xiaomi Game Controller).

How to connect:

1. Insert the device into USB-TV port (usually located on the side or back).
2. Wait for automatic settings (10-30 seconds).
3. Open the browser and log in to VK - now you can use the keyboard to enter.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4A) USB-ports only work with devices that consume less than 500 mA. If the keyboard is not defined, use the USB-feed-in.

5. Method: via the application "Web Video Caster" (for video from VC)

If you only need to watch videos from VKontakte (such as broadcasts or videos from pages), use the Web Video Caster app, which allows you to stream content from the mobile version of the site to your TV without full authorization.

Instructions:

• 📥 Install Web Video Caster from Google Play on TV.
• 🌐 Open the application and enter m.vk.com in the address bar.
• 🎥 Find the right video and click on it – the Cast button will appear (broadcast).
• 📺 Select your TV from the list of devices.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 No access to news feed or dialogue.
• 🔒 Age-restricted videos may not be played.
• 📶 Requires a stable connection to the Internet (from 10 Mbit / s).

Comparison of ways to enter the VK on Xiaomi TV

Solving common problems

Problem 1: The VC page in the browser does not open

If you click on vk.com and see a “Page not found” error or an empty screen:

• 🔄 Update your browser through Google Play.
• 🌐 Try alternative addresses: m.vk.com (mobile version) or vk.ru.
• 🛠️ Clear the browser cache in Settings → Annexes → browser → Memory. → Clear the cache.

Problem 2: Authorization is not working

If after entering the login / password there is an error:

• 🔐 Make sure Caps Lock is turned off (check the register on the on-screen keyboard).
• 📱 Try to get in through QR-code (open the VC on your phone and scan the code from the TV screen).
• 🔄 Reboot the TV: Settings → The device → Reboot.

Problem 3: Videos are not played in the VC

If the rollers are braked or not loaded:

• 📶 Check the Internet speed (should be at least 15 Mbps for Full) HD).
• ⚙️ In the browser settings, turn off Traffic Savings.
• 🔊 Try playing the video via Web Video Caster (see Method 5).

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If none of these methods work, check to see if your ISP is blocking access to VC (especially for corporate networks).

FAQ: Frequent questions about entering the VK on Xiaomi TV