YouTube doesn’t work on Xiaomi TV: a complete guide to fixing the problem

You turned on a Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV or Xiaomi TV A Pro, try to launch YouTube, but instead of your favorite content you see a black screen, a connection error or endless download? The problem is familiar to thousands of users — and it has at least 7 reasons, from banal network failures to deep firmware errors. In this article, we will analyze all possible scenarios why YouTube does not work on a Xiaomi TV, and give step-by-step instructions for fixing them, from simple to complex.

It's important to understand that the algorithm of the solution depends on the symptoms of a malfunction. For example, if an application doesn't open at all (flying out or hanging on the logo), it's one story. If the video doesn't load, but the interface works, another story. And if YouTube slows down or lags, that's the third category of problems. We structured the material so that you can quickly find a solution to your situation.

Before you start taking action, check out two basic points:

• 🔌 Internet connection: Does the TV have a browser, other apps (like Netflix or Prime Video)? If not, the problem is on the network, not YouTube.
• 📅 Date and time: Incorrect settings can block access to Google services. → System system → Date and time.

1. YouTube won't open: app crashes or freezes on download

If you see a black screen when you launch YouTube, endless animations of the download, or the app instantly shuts down, the problem is likely to be with cache, app data, or version conflict, starting with the simplest and safest methods.

The first step is to clean up the cache and data, and this procedure will not delete your accounts or your TV settings, but will reset temporary YouTube files that may have been damaged.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Installed Applications.
2. Find it in the YouTube list and select it.
3. Click Clear the cache, then Clear the data.
4. Restart the TV (Settings → About TV → Reboot).

If YouTube still doesn't work after cleaning up, try reinstalling the app. On Xiaomi TVs, it's like this:

• 📌 Remove YouTube through Settings → Annexes → YouTube → Delete.
• 🔍 Go to the Mi App Store (or Google Play if you have a Google-based model).
• 🔄 Find YouTube and install it again.

Clear cache and data

Remove updates (if there is a button)

Reboot the TV

Check the vacant space (minimum 500 MB)

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Attention! On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi TV 4S 2018-2019), once YouTube is removed, the app may disappear from the store, in which case you will have to manually install it via APK (instruction in section 5).

2 Connection errors: "No Internet connection" or "YouTube is not available"

If you open YouTube and see messages like No Internet connection, Youtube connection or Check Network Connection, but other apps (such as Netflix or browser) are working normally, the problem is that you can’t connect to YouTube. DNS-servers, provider restrictions or blocking of Google services.

Method 1: Change DNS. By default, Xiaomi TV uses your provider's DNS, which can be overloaded or block access to YouTube.

1. Open Settings → Network → Network settings.
2. Select your connection (Wi-Fi or cable) and click on Additional Settings.
3. In the field DNS enter: 🌍 Google DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 🌍 Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1. and 1.0.0.1.

Save the settings and restart the TV.

Method 2: Check Google Lock: Some Xiaomi firmware (especially on models for China) have Google services blocked by default.

• 🔗 Try to open a website in the TV browser https://www.google.com. If it doesn’t load, your firmware will block Google.
• 🔄 Solution: Update your firmware to the global version (instruction in Section 6) or use it VPN (section).

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If YouTube is working after changing the DNS, but videos are loading slowly, try alternative DNS from Yandex (77.88.8.8) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222).

3.YouTube is up, but the videos aren't loaded or slowed down

If the YouTube interface opens but the video is not played (the download circle is spinning), slows down or stops every 5 seconds, the problem may be:

• 📶 Internet speed (YouTube requires a minimum of 5 Mbps for the Internet) HD).
• 🔄 Google servers are overloaded (especially in the evening).
• 🛡️ VPN Proxies that slow down traffic.
• 📱 Limitations on the provider side (torrent trolling).

How to check the speed of the Internet on a Xiaomi TV?

1. Open your browser and go to https://speedtest.net.
2. Run the test. If you're running below 10 Mbps, your Internet connection is a problem.
3. Try connecting to another network (e.g. from your phone via an access point).

If the speed is normal but the video is still not loading, try:

• 🔄 Change the quality of playback: in the YouTube settings (cog in the upper right corner) select 1440p or 1080p car.
• 🌐 Shut down. VPN: If you use it, try to get out of it.
• 🔄 Reboot router: sometimes helps banal disconnection of power router for 30 seconds.

4. Authorization errors: "Impossible to log in to your account" or "403 error"

If you try to log in to a Google account and you see errors like Unable to connect to Google servers, 403 Error or Device not certified, the problem is the lack of Google services (GMS) or their malfunction, which is typical for Xiaomi TVs on Chinese firmware or after resetting.

Solution 1: Install Google Play Services.

On some Xiaomi models (such as Mi TV 4A or Redmi Smart TV X), Google services are not installed by default.

1. Download the flash drive. APK-Files: Google Play Services (Android version) TV) Google Play Store

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Reboot the TV.

Decision 2: Resetting Google accounts.

If Google services are installed but authorization is not granted:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Security → Accounts.
2. Delete all Google accounts.
3. Restart the TV and try to re-enter.

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If the TV gives an error "Device not certified", it means that your Xiaomi model has not passed the Google certification. 4PDA).

5. manually install YouTube via APK (if the app has disappeared)

On some TVs, Xiaomi disappears from the store after updating or resetting YouTube and is not installed in the standard way. APK-Important: Use only Android versions TV, routine APK Smartphones are not suitable!

Step-by-step:

1. Download the current version of YouTube for Android TV from a verified source (e.g. APKMirror: 📱 ARM: For most Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi TVs) TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV). 🖥️ x86: for rare Intel-based models (e.g. Xiaomi) TV Stick).

Copy the APK onto a flash drive and connect it to the TV.

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Files.

Settings → Security → Unknown sources

Attention! Installing APKs from unverified sources can lead to viruses or unstable TV performance, using only official mirrors (APKMirror, APKPure) and checking the hash amounts of files.

6. firmware update: if nothing helps

If all previous methods failed, the problem may lie in outdated or damaged firmware. Xiaomi TVs often receive updates to correct compatibility errors with YouTube.

1. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
2. If there are any updates available, install them.
3. After the update, reset to factory settings (Settings → About TV → Reset).

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To mirror the screen from Xiaomi phone to Xiaomi TV, use the built-in Quick Share feature. It works without lags and does not require Internet.

FAQ: Frequent questions about YouTube on Xiaomi TV