How to reset your Xiaomi TV settings without remote control: all working methods

Why you might need to reset your TV without a remote control

Situations where the Xiaomi TV remote gets lost, breaks down, or just stops working are familiar to many owners. But what if you have to reset to the factory settings and you have nothing to control the TV? The reasons for resetting can be different, from trivial glitches of the MIUI TV interface to serious failures after a firmware update, for example, after a failed update via OTA, the TV can hang on the Mi logo, and without the remote, it can even be problematic to restart it.

Another common problem is a forgotten password on the child's lock or content restrictions, in which reset becomes the only way to regain access to features. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several alternative control methods, including physical buttons on the case, mobile applications and even the most popular ones. ADB-The key is to know where to look for these tools and how to use them properly.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to reset Xiaomi TV settings without a remote, including hidden features that are not written about in the official documentation. The methods are suitable for most models: Mi TV 4S/4A/4X, Mi TV 5/5 Pro, Redmi Smart TV X and others based on Android TV or PatchWall.

Method 1: Using physical buttons on the body

The most versatile way is to use the mechanical buttons that are on every Xiaomi TV, which are usually located on the bottom or side panel and hidden under a plastic cap, depending on the model, these can be:

• 🔘 Power button (on/off)
• 📺 The button "Menu" or "Settings" (call menu)
• 🔽 Navigation buttons (up/down/left/right) + OK)
• 🔙 Back button (back button)

To reset through physical buttons, follow the following steps:

1. Turn off the TV with the power button, then press the combination: "Menu" button" + Down button" (🔽) Hold them for 10-15 seconds until the recovery menu appears.
2. In the menu that appears, select the Wipe data/factory reset (can be called Reset to default or Reset settings).
3. Confirm the action by selecting Yes or OK.
4. Wait until the process is complete (the TV will restart automatically).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 55") button combination may differ. If Menu is pressed + It doesn't work down, try it:

Menu button + OK button

or

The Power button + The Up button (🔼)

Make sure the TV is off for 1 minute before starting

Check the location of the buttons (usually under the logo or side)

Prepare the light source – the recovery menu may be dark

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Method 2: Controlling the Mi Remote application

If the physical buttons are missing or not working, you can use the official Mi Remote app (available for Android and iOS), which emulates the remote control via Infrared Port (IR) or Wi-Fi Direct (depending on the TV model), Importantly, for this method, the TV must be on and connected to the same network as the smartphone.

Instructions for setting:

1. Download the Mi Remote app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Launch the app and select the Television category → Xiaomi.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions for pairing. If the TV supports Wi-Fi Direct, select it from the list of available devices.
4. After you connect, the app will have a virtual remote. Go to the TV settings menu: Settings → Device → Reset → Reset to factory settings

🔹 Challenges and solutions:

• 🔌 Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (guest networks won't work).
• 📶 No. IR-Use Wi-Fi Direct (available on Mi models) TV 5 and newer).
• 🔄 Does the app freeze? Restart it and re-conjugate the pairing.

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If the virtual remote in Mi Remote doesn’t display all the buttons, try to manually select the TV model in the app settings (e.g., “Mi TV 4A” instead of automatic determination).

Method 3: Reset via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods have failed and the TV is still responding to commands, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires a computer with ADB drivers installed and USB debugging enabled on the TV, suitable for Android TV models (such as Mi TV 5 Pro or Redmi Smart TV X2022).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your TV: Settings → Device → Software Information → Build Number (click 7 times) Then go back to Settings → Device → Developer Settings → Debugging by USB and activate it.
2. Connect the TV to your computer through USB-cable (use the port) USB 3.0 for stability).
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) and execute: adb devices If the TV appears in the list, type reset command: adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.FACTORY_RESET

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB This can cause irreversible changes if entered incorrectly, such as the adb shell recovery command. --wipe_data It erases all data without validation. Use this method only if you're sure you're doing it!

Method 4: Hidden menu of engineering settings

Xiaomi TVs have a hidden engineering menu that allows you to reset without confirmation through the standard interface, which works even if the TV is locked with a password or glitchy.

1. Turn on the TV and wait for the main screen (or lock screen) to load.
2. On the standard remote (or virtual in Mi Remote) press: Menu → Up (🔼) → Up (🔼) → Down (🔽) → Down (🔽) → Left (🔙) → Right (🔚) → Left (🔙) → Right (🔚) → Left (🔙) → Right (🔚) If there is no remote, use physical buttons on the case (see Method 1).
3. The Service Menu will open. Go to Factory Reset and confirm the reset.

🔹 Features of the method:

• 🔧 It works on most Mi models. TV 4 and Redmi Smart TV, It may be different for new versions of the firmware.
• 📱 If the TV is connected to Wi-Fi, after resetting it will automatically upgrade to the latest version of the software.
• 🔒 Some features in the engineering menu (like Fastboot Mode) can cause a device to blink. Don't change settings unless you know what they're for!

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Hidden menus are the most reliable way to reset if standard methods don't work, but the wrong actions in them can make the TV out of order. Use only for resets without changing other parameters!

Method 5: Alternative applications for management

If Mi Remote is not suitable (for example, due to lack of a IR-You can use third-party applications that work over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and often support features that are not available in official software.

Top.-3 management applications for Xiaomi TV:

Instructions for resetting via Yatse:

1. Install the app and add the TV to the list of devices (automatic scanning over the network).
2. Select Settings → Device Administration → Factory Reset from the main menu of the app.
3. Confirm the action on the TV screen (if necessary).

⚠️ Warning: Third-party applications may request permission to access the local network or files. Do not install software from unverified sources - this can lead to data leakage or malware infection of the TV.

What to do after resetting: setting up the TV from scratch

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

1. Choose the language and region (Russia or Europe is recommended for the correct operation of the services).
2. Connect to Wi-Fi. If the network is not displayed, check if the TV supports your frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
3. Sign in to a Xiaomi account (or create a new one) is a must to access branded services like Mi Home.
4. Update the firmware through Settings → About TV → System Update.

🔹 Optimization Tips:

• 🎮 For gamers: Enable Game Mode in screen settings to reduce input delay.
• 🔊 To improve sound, activate Dolby Audio or DTS sound-menu.
• 📺 To avoid automatic updates, disable Auto Update in your system settings.

If the TV is unstable after reset (for example, slows down the interface or no sound), do:

Settings → Applications → Clear cache for all applications

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi TV reset