How to Reset Your Xiaomi TV: All Ways (2026)

Why do you need to reset your settings on Xiaomi TV?

Resetting to factory settings is a radical but effective way to restore Xiaomi TV performance, most often when the TV starts to “glutch”: the interface hangs, applications do not open, sound or image disappears. For example, after a failed firmware update, the Mi TV 5 Pro can reboot cyclically, and the Redmi Smart TV X50 can lose communication with the remote, in which case the reset helps to “reset” the system, eliminating software conflicts.

Another common situation is that the reset removes all accounts (including Mi Accounts), browsing history, stored Wi-Fi passwords, and personal settings, and protects your data from falling into the wrong hands. By the way, if you bought a used Xiaomi TV and the previous owner didn't reset, we recommend that you do the procedure yourself, so you get rid of other people's settings and possible restrictions.

But resets are not always a panacea if the problem is hardware malfunction (e.g., not working). HDMI-You've got a port or a backlight that's gone down, and you're not going to go back to the factory settings, and you need to get repaired at the service center, and you also have to reset the TV, you're going to have to connect your Wi-Fi, log in to your accounts, calibrate your sound and your image.

Preparation for resetting: what to do in advance

Before you reset, take a few important steps: First, save important data. Xiaomi TVs allow you to export some settings (for example, a list of channels or image parameters), but most of the data will be lost.

• 🔐 Logins and passwords from connected services (Netflix, YouTube, Mi Account)
• 📡 Wi-Fi settings (network name and password)
• 🎯 Individual sound parameters (equalizer, speaker balance)
• 📺 List of selected channels (if you use a TV tuner)

Second, check the firmware version. Once reset, the TV can automatically upgrade to the latest version of the software, which is not always desirable. TV 4A Some users note the lag after updating to MIUI TV 3.0. To avoid surprises, download the desired firmware version from the official Xiaomi website in advance USB-accumulator.

And finally, prepare a remote control or an alternative control, and if the main control is not working, use:

• 📱 Mi Remote app on your smartphone (requires connection to one Wi-Fi network)
• 🖱️ Mouse or keyboard via USB/Bluetooth
• 🔘 Buttons on the TV body (usually located behind or sideways)

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If the Xiaomi TV doesn't respond to the remote, try rebooting it: disconnect it for 1 minute, then turn it on again. Often this temporarily restores control.

Method 1: Reset via the settings menu (main method)

This is the easiest and safest way to do this, and it works on all the current models, like the Mi TV 5, Redmi Smart TV X65, P1E, and so on, and the main thing is that the TV should be on and responding to the remote commands.

1. Press the Settings button (⚙️) on the remote or select "Settings" in the main menu.
2. Go to General → Reset and Update (on some models, the path may differ: System → Additional → Reset).
3. Select Resetting or Restore Factory Settings.
4. Enter. PIN-code (default 0000, 1234 or last 4 digits) IMEI TV set on the box).
5. Confirm the action by choosing Remove everything or Reset.

It takes 2-5 minutes, and the TV will reboot, and you'll see the screen of the initial setup, just like you did after you bought it. If the menu is in English, look for Reset or Factory data reset.

Make sure the TV is connected to the network

Check the battery charge of the remote

Remember. PIN-drop-code

Disable external devices (configures, sound panels)

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⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 2.0 and older, you may need to re-activate your device via Mi Account. If you do not remember your TV account details, restore them in advance at account.xiaomi.com.

Method 2: Reset using buttons on the body (if the remote does not work)

If the TV doesn’t respond to the remote or is getting stuck on the Xiaomi logo, you can reset with hardware buttons.This method is suitable for most models, including the Mi TV 4S and Redmi Smart TV X55. You will need a thin object (clip, toothpick) to press the hidden Reset button.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the TV (take the plug out of the socket).
2. Find the Reset button on the back (usually next to HDMI connectors or antenna input) on some models, which is combined with the Power button.
3. Press and hold the Reset button (or Power + Volume Down on models without a separate reset button).
4. Without releasing the button, connect the TV to the network.
5. Hold the button for another 10-15 seconds until the Xiaomi logo or recovery menu appears on the screen.

If the Reset button is missing (as on Mi TV Q1), use the combination:

1. Press and hold the Power button on the body.


2 After 5 seconds, briefly press the Volume Down button 3 times.




3. Release Power when the recovery menu appears.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 10+ (Like Mi. TV Q2) If the TV does not turn on after the procedure, you will need to firmware through Fastboot using a PC.

Method 3: Reset via service menu (for power users)

This method is suitable if a standard reset failed or the TV is locked (for example, after a failed update). Service menu allows you to perform a deep reset, including cleaning the cache partition and flashing the kernel. Careful: wrong actions can bring the TV down!

To get into the service menu:

1. Turn off the TV.
2. On the remote, press and hold the buttons at the same time: Menu + Volume Up + Power Some models (for example, Redmi Smart TV X55) use the combination: Home + Back + Volume Down
3. Hold the buttons for 5-7 seconds until a menu with a green or blue background appears.

On the service menu:

• 🔧 Select the Wipe option data/factory Reset (use Volume buttons for navigation, Power buttons for confirmation).
• 🔄 Then select Wipe cache partition (cleaning cache).
• 🔁 Reboot your TV with Reboot system now.

On Xiaomi TVs with an Amlogic S905 processor (such as Mi TV 4A 32), the service menu includes Advanced → Disable MIUI optimizations. Its inclusion may eliminate lags after reset, but will disable some MIUI TV features (such as voice search).

What to do after resetting: initial setup

After a successful reset, the Xiaomi TV will start in initial setup mode.

1. Choose a language (we recommend Russian or English).
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network (if you use Smart-functions).
3. Sign in to Mi Account (optional, but gives you access to cloud services).
4. Accept the license agreement and privacy policy.
5. Set up the basic parameters: 📺 Signal source (antenna, HDMI, streaming) 🔊 Sound (Stereo Mode, Home Movie or Night Mode) 🖥️ Screen resolution (for 4K-modelling 3840×2160 upon 60 Hz)

If some features (such as Google Play or Netflix) are missing after the reset, update the firmware:

1. Go to Settings → General → Update of the software.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If a new version is available, download and install it (the process will take 10-20 minutes).

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Once reset, the Xiaomi TV can automatically download the firmware update. If the previous version was more stable, turn off auto-update in the settings or manually run the desired version via USB.

Common Post-Dump Problems and Their Solutions

Sometimes, when you go back to the factory settings, you get a problem, and here are the most common ones and the ways to fix them:

If the Xiaomi TV is constantly restarted after resetting or displays a “No command” error, this indicates damage to the system files.

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi support site.
2. Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to the FAT32 formatted flash drive.
3. Put the flash drive in. USB-port of the TV and update via Settings → Update of the PO → Update through USB.

FAQ: Frequent questions about resetting settings on Xiaomi TV