The remote from the Xiaomi Mi TV or Redmi Smart TV is lost, broke, or the batteries are gone — do you need to change the channel or change the volume? The situation is familiar to many. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several alternative ways of control, which are not known to all users.
In this article, you will find 7 proven methods of controlling a Xiaomi TV without the original remote: from hidden buttons on the case to voice commands and mobile applications. We will discuss each option in detail, indicate their pros and cons, and give recommendations for specific models (for example, Mi). TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Redmi X50 We will focus on hidden functions that are not mentioned in the official instructions, such as how to activate the device. ADB-PC Control Mode or How to Use Google Assistant to Switch Logins.
If you've never seen a service menu setup, don't worry. All the instructions are new to the user, with step-by-step screenshots and error warnings. FAQ-a block with answers to the most common questions, including problems with connecting a smartphone or resetting settings.
1. Control through buttons on the TV body
The most reliable way to turn on a Xiaomi TV without a remote is to use physical buttons located on the bottom or side panel of the case, their number and functionality depend on the model, but the basic set usually includes:
- 🔘 Power button – turn on / off TV.
- 📺 Signal source button (Source/Input) — switching HDMI, AV, TV.
- ➕/➖ Volume buttons - adjusting the sound.
- 🔄 Confirmation button (OK) — menu item.
On the Mi TV 4S and Redmi X50, the buttons are often hidden under the touchpad (touch activates the menu). On the Mi TV Q1/Q2, there can only be one Power/Source button - hold it for 3 seconds to switch between modes.
How to enter the settings menu:
- Turn on the TV with the Power button.
- Press Source and hold for 5 seconds, and the service menu will open.
- Use it. ➕/➖ navigation, OK choice.
⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV P1 2022) Long-term retention of Source resets to factory settings. To avoid this, release the button as soon as the menu appears.
Where exactly are the buttons on your model?
2. Control from a smartphone through the Mi Remote app
The official Mi Remote app (available for Android and iOS) turns the smartphone into a full-fledged remote control.It supports all Xiaomi TV models, including the old Mi TV 3 series and the new Redmi Smart TV A65.
Step-by-step:
- Download Mi Remote for Android or 3. Voice control via Google Assistant or Alice TVs Xiaomi on Android platform TV (Like Mi. TV Q1 or Redmi X65) Support voice commands via Google Assistant or Alice (for Russian models), which is convenient if the remote is lost, but there is a smartphone or a smart speaker. Activation via Google Assistant: Tell a smart speaker or smartphone: OK, Google, turn on Xiaomi TV". To switch the channel: "Switch to NTV on Xiaomi" TV". To adjust the volume: “Increase the volume on the TV to 50%". Activation through Alice (for Russian firmware): 🎤 Tell the Yandex Station column: Alice, turn on the TV". 🔊 To launch the app: Alice, open YouTube on Xiaomi TV". ⚠️ Warning: Voice control only works if the TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Alice device/Google Assistant. On PatchWall models (e.g. Mi) TV 4X for India) you may need to manually adjust the settings → Smart home. → Voice assistants. Team Action on Xiaomi TV It works with "Switch on TV" Power on. Google/A"Switch to fox" HDMI 1" Change of signal source Only Google "Pass on pause" Pause in video / TV Google (cf. 2022) "Turn down the volume" Adjust the sound (-10%) Google/Afox 💡If the voice assistant doesn’t find the TV, check the TV settings in Google → Devices and make sure the "Allow Remote Control" option is enabled. 4. Connection USB-Few people know, but Xiaomi TVs on Android TV support the connection USB-keyboard or mouse through port USB-A. This allows you to have complete control over the TV: navigate through menus, type text (for example, to search YouTube), and even play games. How to connect: Insert the keyboard / mouse in USB-TV port (usually side-sided) Wait for driver installation (10-30 seconds: 🖱️ Mouse – to navigate menus (like on PC). ⌨️ Keyboard - arrows (↑↓←→) for moving, Enter for selecting.
The keyboard has hot keys:
- Win + D – Return to the main screen.
- Esc is the exit from the application.
- F1–F12 – Quick access to settings (on some models)
⚠️ Attention: Not all USB-For example, the backlit gaming keyboards (Razer, Logitech G) may not work. The best option is a simple wired keyboard (Genius, A4Tech).
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USB-Keyboard – the only way to type text on your TV without a remote (for example, to log in to a Netflix account or search Google Play).
5. Management through ADB (for advanced users)
If you are familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can control a Xiaomi TV from a computer, which is suitable for technical configuration (for example, password reset, application installation or debugging).
What you need:
- 🛠️ Utility. ADB Tools.
Step-by-step:
- Turn on the TV Developer Mode: Settings → About TV → Assembly Number (click 7 times)
- Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → For developers.
- Connect the TV to the PC cable and enter in the terminal: adb devices (the device should appear).
- Main commands: adb shell input keyevent 3 # Home button adb shell input keyevent 22 # Increase volume adb shell input keyevent 25 # Lower volume
Key Events for Xiaomi TV:
| Team team. | Action. |
|---|---|
| adb shell input keyevent 23 | Open the settings |
| adb shell input keyevent 66 | Enter button |
| adb shell input keyevent 19 | Up button. |
| adb shell input keyevent 20 | Down button. |
⚠️ Attention: Wrong ADB-Don't use an adb reboot bootloader or fastboot unnecessarily, it will put the TV in firmware mode, which is difficult to get out of without a remote.
6.Use of a universal remote or remote from another device
If you have a remote from another TV (such as Samsung or LG), it can be programmed to control the Xiaomi TV. A universal remote (such as Xiaomi Mi Universal Remote or One For All) will also work.
How to set up a universal remote:
- Turn on the TV with a button on the body.
- On the remote, hold the Setup (or Set) for 3 seconds until the indicator lights up.
- Enter the code for Xiaomi TV (usually 0178, 0135 or 0030).
- Check the power and volume buttons.
If the code doesn't fit:
- 🔍 Try automatic search (hold power on the remote until the TV is turned off).
- 📄 Check the list of codes in the instructions for the universal remote control.
Compatibility of remotes from other brands:
- 📺 Samsung remotes (J, K series) – working with Xiaomi after entering code 0178.
- 🎮 Xbox One or Fire remotes TV Stick – manage basic functions through HDMI-CEC.
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If the universal remote doesn’t find code for Xiaomi, try Android TV codes (such as 0080 or 0171).
7. Resetting to factory settings (if nothing helps)
If Xiaomi TV doesn’t respond to any of these methods, the last option is Hard Reset, which will bring back all settings to factory settings, including Wi-Fi passwords and accounts.
- 🔄 TV hangs on Mi logo.
- 🔒 Forgotten. PIN-parental code.
- 📵 The remote is lost and other methods do not work.
How to reset:
- Turn off the TV with the Power button on the case.
- Press Power + Volume Down (Power + Source) for 10-15 seconds.
- Release the buttons when the recovery menu appears on the screen.
- Select Wipe data/factory reset (use Volume for navigation, Power for confirmation).
⚠️ Warning: After the reset, the TV will require re-setting, including a Wi-Fi connection and account login. Google/Mi If you do not remember your account information, the TV may be blocked (on models with the same account). FRP — factory-protection).