How to connect a new remote to the TV Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 inches: all the ways

Why does Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 not respond to the new remote?

You bought a new remote for Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55, but the TV persists in not seeing it? The problem is familiar to many owners of this model. Most often the reason is not a breakdown, but the lack of synchronization between devices. The fact is that Xiaomi remotes use infrared (IR) or Bluetooth protocol depending on the modification, and without the right binding, the TV simply does not recognize signals.

In this article, we'll look at all the working ways of connecting, from standard synchronization to resetting your TV settings, how to determine the type of remote, what buttons to press to pair, and what to do if nothing helps, and a unique life hack for remotes with a dead battery, which will save you time for diagnosis.

Before you start, check the obvious: whether batteries are inserted into the remote (even new elements are sometimes discharged), and whether there are physical barriers between the remote and the remote control. IR-If everything is fine, we'll start setting up.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55: What is yours?

The type of remote controls depends on how it is connected. Mi TV 4S 55 (models L55M5-5AS and similar) supports two types of remotes:

• 📺 Infrared (IR) — classic direct beam remotes (such as the original Xiaomi Mi Remote in black) only work in direct view of the TV.
• 🔵 Bluetooth remotes – modern models with two-way communication (for example, Mi). TV Bluetooth Voice Remote. You can control your TV from another room.

How do you identify your type? Look at the labels.

On the back of the remote, look for IR or Bluetooth labels.

If the remote supports voice input (there is a button with a microphone) – it is 100% Bluetooth model.

- Complete with Mi TV 4S 55's going to go. IR-The remote, but many buy Bluetooth versions separately.

If you are not sure, try the test:

1. Point the remote to the smartphone camera and press any button.

2. If the lens is visible violet light - this IR-remote.

3. If there's no light, but the remote works, it's Bluetooth.

Method 1: Standard synchronization of the IR-pulse

For infrared remotes, the connection procedure is as simple as possible - no special actions are required.

1. Insert batteries (usually 2×AAA).
2. Point the remote to IR-TV receiver (it is located at the bottom of the screen, under the Mi logo).
3. Press any button (e.g., Food or Home).

If the TV doesn't respond:

Check the polarity of the batteries (plus to plus, minus to minus).

Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the TV (glass, furniture).

Try to bring the remote closer - at a distance of 1-2 meters.

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If the remote still doesn't work, try resetting it: take out the batteries, press and hold any button for 10 seconds, then insert the batteries back in, which will reset the possible freezes of the chip.

Method 2: Connect Bluetooth remote to Mi TV 4S 55

Bluetooth remotes require explicit pairing with the TV. Here's a step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn on the TV with a button on the case (if the remote does not work).
2. Go to the menu: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
3. Activate device search.
4. On the remote, press the Home + OK buttons (or Back + Menu, depending on the model) for 5-7 seconds at the same time until the indicator flashes.
5. In the list of found devices, select the name of your remote (usually Mi Remote or Xiaomi RC...).
6. Confirm the pairing on the TV.

If the remote does not appear on the list:

Make sure it is discharged (plug it into charging if supported).

Reboot the TV: Settings → About TV → Reboot.

Check if the remote is connected to another device (e.g., the Mi Box).

Charge the remote (if supported)|Disable other Bluetooth devices near the|Update the TV firmware|Check the distance (not more than 3 meters)|Reboot the TV-->

Method 3: Resetting remote and TV settings

If the standard methods didn't work, try resetting the settings. This will help in cases where:

• 🔄 The remote was previously tied to another TV.
• 🔋 After the firmware update, synchronization stopped working.
• 🛠️ The TV has forgotten all the connected devices.

Reset remote:

1. Take out the batteries.
2. Press and hold the power button for 20 seconds.
3. Put the batteries back in and try to reconnect.

Reset Bluetooth settings of the TV:

1. Go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Select Remove all devices.
3. Reboot the TV.

Table: Common mistakes and their solutions

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve tried all the ways but the remote doesn’t work, here are the alternatives:

• 📱 Smartphone control: Install the Mi Remote app (available for Android and iOS) and emulates the remote via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
• 🖱️ USB-Mouse/keyboard: Connect them to the TV via port USB — This will allow you to navigate the menu without a remote control.
• 🔌 Hardware TV reset: Press and hold the Power button on the TV body for 15 seconds to reset all settings to factory.

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi Mi TV TV 4S 55 does not respond to any remote control and does not activate a button on the body, the problem may be in the power supply or motherboard.

It’s also worth checking whether the capacitors on the TV board are not bloated – a common problem with 2018-2020 models. If you’re an electronics expert, you can inspect the board yourself (by disconnecting the TV from the network!).

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Before visiting the service center, save data from the TV (for example, a list of installed applications), as after repairs, you may need to reset to factory settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting the remote to Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55