How to turn on the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S without remote control: all working methods

Lost or broken remote from Xiaomi Mi TV 4S and do not know how to turn on the TV? This situation is familiar to many owners of smart equipment — seemingly without the remote device turns into a useless “brick”, but the manufacturer has provided several alternative ways of control, which are not known to all users.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to turn on Xiaomi TV 4S without the original remote: from hidden mechanical buttons to using a smartphone or peripherals. You will also learn what settings to activate in advance to avoid problems in the future, and what to do if the TV does not respond to any of the ways. All instructions are adapted to the models of Mi TV 4S 43, 50, 55" and 65" (2018-2022 release).

Before you start, check the obvious: maybe the remote is just dead or lying under the couch. If it is really lost, do not rush to buy a new one. 80% of the time the problem is solved without additional costs.

1. Mechanical buttons on the TV body

The most reliable and versatile way is to use physical buttons located on the body of Xiaomi Mi TV 4S. Their location depends on the year of release of the model, but the general principle is the same.

In most versions, the buttons are hidden under the bottom of the TV (on the right side, if you look at the screen).

• 🔘 Touch points (on models in 2020 and later) – respond to light touch.
• 🔘 Microtumblers (early versions 2018–2019) – require more confident pressing.
• 🔘 Joystick switch (on some versions for the European market) - combines the functions of on and navigation.

To turn on the TV:

1. Go to the lower right corner of the screen.
2. Swipe your finger along the frame - you should feel a small recess or protrusion.
3. Press and hold the Power button (usually marked with a dot or symbol) ⊙) within 3-5 seconds.
4. If the TV doesn’t respond, try pressing all buttons one by one – sometimes the power-on feature is attached to the Menu or Input button.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV 4S 2021-2022 touch buttons may not work with wet fingers or if the frame has accumulated dust.

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2.Management through Mi Remote application

If you have an Android or iOS smartphone, the most convenient way to use the official Mi Remote app (formerly Mi TV Remote) is to not only turn your TV on/off, but also completely replace your physical remote.

For this:

1. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Connect your smartphone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network (a prerequisite!).
3. Launch the app and select Add Device → TV → Xiaomi.
4. Follow the instructions on the interface screen. Some models will need to type in PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).

If the TV is turned off, the app may not detect it automatically.

• 📱 Turn on the TV through mechanical buttons (see section 1).
• 📱 Go to Settings. → Network → Wi-Fi on your TV and make sure it’s connected to the same network as your smartphone.
• 📱 In the Mi Remote app, click Add Manual and select the Mi model. TV 4S.

⚠️ Note: On TVs with firmware older than 2020, you may need to include the option “Network Management” in the Settings menu → System system → Network management. Without that, the app won't be able to send commands.

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If you don’t have Wi-Fi access but have a router with WPS, try connecting your TV to the network via the WPS button on your router (click it within 2 minutes of selecting your TV network).

3. Use of HDMI-CEC (control via remote control from other equipment)

HDMI-CEC technology allows you to control multiple devices through a single remote. If your Xiaomi Mi TV 4S is connected to a console (Xiaomi Mi Box, Apple TV), a game console (PS4/5, Xbox) or a Blu-ray player via HDMI, you can turn on the TV using the remote from this device.

For this:

1. Make sure that HDMI-CEC is activated on your TV. Path: Settings → System → HDMI-CEC → Enable.
2. Connect an external device (such as the Xiaomi Mi Box S) to your TV via HDMI.
3. Turn on the external device with its native remote – the TV should turn on automatically.
4. If this does not happen, on the remote of the external device, find the TV Power or Input button.

List of devices compatible with HDMI-CEC for Xiaomi Mi TV 4S:

• 🎮 Game consoles: PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X, Nintendo Switch.
• 📺 Preview: Xiaomi Mi Box S, NVIDIA Shield, Apple TV 4K.
• 💿 Blu-ray players: Sony UBP-X800, LG BP550.
• 📻 Sound panels: Xiaomi Mi Soundbar, Samsung HW-Q60T.

⚠️ Note: On some Mi models TV 4S function HDMI-CEC If Alice or Google Assistant stop working after activation, turn off the commands. HDMI-CEC or update the TV firmware.

4. Connection USB-keyboard

Few people know, but Xiaomi Mi TV 4S supports the connection USB-Keyboards and mice to control the interface, which is especially useful if you plan to use the TV as a monitor for your PC or to type text (for example, in a browser).

To turn on the TV with the keyboard:

1. Connect the keyboard to USB-port on the back of the TV (ports are usually signed) USB 2.0 or USB 3.0).
2. Press any key (such as Space or Enter) – the TV should turn on.
3. If there is no reaction, try the Ctrl + Alt + Del combination (on some firmwares this forcefully wakes the system up).

Tips for choosing a keyboard:

• 🖥️ Wired keyboard - more reliable, but requires free USB-port.
• 📶 Wireless (Bluetooth) – more convenient, but you need to pair with the TV (via Settings) → Devices → Bluetooth).
• 🎮 Gamepad (e.g. Xbox Controller) – also supported, but you may need to click the Guide button to enable it.

Important: On firmware older than 2021 USB-devices may not turn the TV on from a completely off state (standby only). To ensure that the TV is turned on, pre-set it to standby mode using a mechanical button.

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USB-Keyboard is the only way to control Xiaomi Mi TV 4S, If the remote is lost and there is no access to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.

5. Voice control (Alice, Google Assistant, Siri)

If your Xiaomi Mi TV 4S is connected to a smart home or supports voice assistants, you can turn it on with a voice command, which only works if two conditions are met:

1. The TV is connected to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
2. The voice control function is activated in the settings.

Instructions for different assistants:

Alice (Yandex)

• 🎤 Say, “Alice, turn on the TV in the living room” (if the TV is tied to the room in the smart home).
• 🎤 Or, "Alice, turn on the Xiaomi Mi." TV".

If the team is not working, check:

• The TV is added to the Yandex Smart Home app.
• In the settings of TV included the option Settings → Smart home → Yandex Alice.

Google Assistant

• 🎤 Say, OK, Google, turn on Mi. TV".
• 🎤 Or, "Hey Google, turn on the TV in the living room".

Conditions:

• The TV is linked to a Google account (via Settings → Accounts → Google).
• Settings option enabled → Voice assistant → Google Assistant.

Siri (for iPhone owners)

⚠️ It only works with Apple HomeKit (HomePod or Apple required) TV hub-like).

• 🎤 Say, "Hi Siri, turn on the TV".

⚠️ Warning: Voice commands do not work if the TV is completely off (unconnected) and must be in standby mode (the indicator on the front panel is lit in red).

6. Alternative methods: from the IR-remote to the service menu

If none of the above methods worked, consider the less obvious options:

Universal. IR-remote

Any universal remote (e.g. One For All or Huayu) can be programmed to use the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S.

1. Put the batteries in the remote.
2. Press and hold the Setup (or Set) button until the indicator flashes.
3. Enter the code for Xiaomi: try 0178, 0145 or 0030.
4. Press Power – If the TV is turned on, save the settings.

Service menu (for experienced users)

If the TV is turned on but not responding to the remote, the problem may be a firmware failure, in which case the reset via the service menu will help:

1. turn off the TV (take the plug out for 10 seconds).


2. Press and hold the Menu button on the TV body.




3. Connect the power - in 5 seconds the service menu will appear.




4. Select Factory Reset (Factory Reset).




⚠️ All data will be deleted!

Feedback via HDMI (ARC)

If the TV is connected to a sound bar or receiver via HDMI-ARC, try turning it on from the audio remote.

• Make sure the cable is connected to the HDMI ARC port (usually signed on the back).
• Turn on the sound bar – the TV should turn on automatically.

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