How to turn on the screen on the Xiaomi TV: all ways (including black screen)

You turned on the Xiaomi Mi TV TV, But the screen stays black, flashes the logo, or doesn't respond to the remote? TV 4A/4S/4X/5/5X/6, Redmi Smart TV And even the flagship Xiaomi TV Q2/Q1E. V 80% In some cases, it's not hardware failures, but software failures, misconfigured settings, or update errors, and we've compiled all the working ways to turn on the screen, from basic to advanced, including methods for completely dead TVs.

It's important to understand the difference between a missing image and a broken display. If the power indicator is on or flashing and the sound is working, the problem is the backlight or the matrix. If the TV doesn't respond at all (no sound, no indicator, no reaction to buttons), the reasons can be more serious, from a burned power supply to a damaged motherboard. In this article, we will discuss diagnostic methods unique to Xiaomi that you will not find in the general instructions for repairing TVs.

1. Checking the underlying reasons: why the screen is not turning on

Before you take down the TV or reset your settings, eliminate obvious problems, and for starters, the screen may not turn on due to external factors, not internal malfunctions.

First, check the power source:

• 🔌 Is the power cable connected to the socket and the TV? Try another socket, maybe the security machine went off.
• 🔋 If you use a network filter or an extension cord, connect the TV directly to the wall. Cheap filters often don't handle the initiation currents.
• ⚡ Check the power cable for physical damage. Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Redmi Smart TV often rubbed the insulation at the base of the plug.

Second, look at the power indicator (usually located at the bottom or back of the case):

• 🟢 Green: TV is on, but the screen is not working (problem in the matrix, backlight or firmware).
• 🔴 It's on red, the TV is on standby. Try turning it on with a remote or a button on the case.
• 🟠 Flashing orange, loading error, reset or flashing required.
• ⚫ Does not burn at all - no power (power supply, motherboard or cable).

If the light is on but the screen is black, try external sources of the signal.

• 📺 Connect another device (set-top box, computer, Blu-ray player) via HDMI. If the image appears, the problem is in the TV itself.
• 🔊 Check the sound: if it is, but no picture - the matrix or backlight plume is to blame.
• 🔦 Put a flashlight on the screen at an angle. If you see a dim image, the backlight burns).

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi TV doesn’t turn on after the firmware update (especially on Mi models) TV 4S 55" and Mi" TV 5 Pro), don't try to reset your settings right away. First, disconnect it from the network for 10 minutes - this will reset the cache and can return to work.

2.Screen Enablement via the remote control: Hidden combinations

If the indicator is on but the screen is not responding, try the hardware button combinations on the remote. Xiaomi has hidden commands that are not described in the official instructions.

First, check the basic steps:

• 🔄 Press Source on the remote – the TV may have switched to an inactive input.
• 📺 Hold the Power Button for 10-15 seconds for forced reboot.
• 🔊 Press Volume. + Volume – simultaneously – this can unlock the screen on some models.

If the standard buttons don’t help, use service combinations (work on Mi). TV 4/5/6 Redmi Smart TV):

1. Press sequentially: Menu → Back (Back) → Home (Home) → Menu → This will trigger a service menu (if the screen is partially working).
2. To reset your image settings: Hold Menu + Loudness - 5 seconds.
3. For forced inclusion of backlight: Source (Source) + Loudness + (hold on).

If the remote does not work at all, check:

• 🔋 Batteries (even if they are new, try others).
• 📱 Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV and use the Mi Remote app (available for Android and iOS).
• 🔍 Look at the IR receiver on your TV (usually bottom right) – it may have become contaminated or closed with a decorative panel.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models TV Q2 75" and Mi" TV 6 OLED The remote may not work due to a failure in the Bluetooth module, in which case, connect the keyboard or mouse over the phone. USB — They are often recognized even when the screen is dead.

Hardware activation: buttons on the TV body

If the remote doesn't work, use physical buttons on the TV body. Xiaomi has them on the bottom or back and can be hidden under the lid.

Typical options for the location of buttons:

• 📺 Mi TV 4A/4S/5: one-button Power/Joystick (You can push in different directions for navigation).
• 📺 Mi TV 6/Q2: touch panel with buttons Power, Volume, Source.
• 📺 Redmi Smart TV: mechanical buttons under the Redmi logo.

Instructions for activation via buttons:

1. Find the power button (usually marked with a symbol) ⊙).
2. Press and hold it for 10-15 seconds to force reboot.
3. If the button is one (joystick), press it 1 time short, then hold it up or down to call the menu.
4. On models with touch buttons, swipe left-right to switch sources.

If the buttons do not respond:

• 🔌 Turn off the TV for 30 seconds, then try again.
• 🔍 Check if the button is stuck (especially on Mi models) TV 4S, where buttons are often clogged with dust).
• 🛠️ If the button is broken, you can temporarily close contacts on the board (disassembly is required).

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On Xiaomi models TV A2 And the newer power button is combined with a microphone, and if it doesn't work, try saying, "OK, Google, turn on the TV," in your voice -- sometimes it works even with a black screen.

Programming methods: resetting and flashing

If the hardware didn't help, the problem lies in the firmware or settings. Xiaomi has several reset methods that can be done even without a desktop screen.

Soft reset (without loss of data):

• 🔄 Turn off the TV.
• 🔌 Holding the power button on the case, connect the power cable.
• 🕒 Hold the button for 15-20 seconds until you hear the sound of the switch on (on some models, the screen will blink).

Hard reset (full reset to factory settings):

1. Turn the TV off the socket.
2. On the remote, simultaneously press and hold: For Mi TV 4A/4S: Menu + Back up. For Mi. TV 5/6: Home (Home) + Back to Redmi Smart. TV: Loudness + + Loudness –.

Without releasing the buttons, connect the TV to the network.

Hold the combination until the recovery menu appears (usually 10-15 seconds later).

Wipe Data/Factory Reset

For Xiaomi models TV Q2 and newer with Google TV There is an alternative way to discharge through ADB (computer):

adb connect [IP- TV address]


adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings/.deviceadmin.ResetDeviceActivity

To find out IP-TV address, check the list of devices in the router or use the Fing app.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 11+ (Like Mi. TV 6) after reset, you may need to re-assign your Mi Account. If you forget your password, use the recovery function at account.xiaomi.com.

5. Diagnostics of hardware malfunctions

If none of the software methods worked, the problem is likely hardware. Consider typical Xiaomi malfunctions. TV and signs.

The backlight was burned:

Decision:

Mi TV 4S 55"

Redmi X55

3,000 to 5,000 rubles

Matrix damaged:

• 🖥️ On the screen vertical / horizontal stripes, broken pixels.
• 🎯 When you press the screen, the image is distorted.
• 🔧 Cause: physical injury (hit, fall) or factory defect.

Decision:

OLED

Xiaomi TV Q2 OLED

50-70% of the price of a new TV

Power supply malfunction:

• ⚡ The TV is not turned on at all (no indication, sound).
• 🔌 When connecting to the network, you can hear cracking or the smell of burning.
• 🔋 Reason: swollen capacitors, burnt transistors.

Decision:

Problems with the motherboard:

• 🖥️ The TV is turned on but immediately switched off or restarted.
• 🔄 The indicator flashes in non-standard mode (for example, 3 short ones) + 1 long).
• 🔧 Cause: Memory chip damage (eMMC), processor overheating.

Decision:

Mi TV 5 Pro

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If the Xiaomi TV doesn't turn on after a power surge, first check the fuse on the power supply. TV 4A It is located next to the network connector and often burns out when voltage drops.

6. Alternative ways to control the TV

If the screen is not working but the TV is on, you can control it through external devices or applications.

Method 1: Mi Home or Google Home

• 📱 Install the Mi Home app (for the Android/iOS).
• 🔗 Connect your TV to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone.
• 🔍 In the app, find your TV in the list of devices.
• 📺 Use a virtual remote to switch sources or turn on the screen.

Note:

Google TV

Xiaomi TV Q2

Google Home

Method 2: Connecting the keyboard or mouse by USB/Bluetooth

• 🖱️ Connect. USB-keyboard.
• 🔑 Press Win. + P (if you have a PC connected) or use arrows to navigate.
• 🔄 Some models have a combination of Ctrl + Alt + Del calls the reboot menu.

Advice:

Xiaomi

Mi Bluetooth Keyboard

Method 3: Voice control

• 🎤 If the TV supports Google Assistant or Alice, say, “OK Google, turn on the TV” or “Alice, show the home screen».
• 🔊 On models with Far-field microphones (for example, Mi). TV (6) voice commands are even in standby mode.

Method 4: Managing through HDMI-CEC

• 📺 Connect to the TV device with support HDMI-CEC (For example, the Xiaomi Mi Box or NVIDIA Shield).
• 🔄 Turn on the device – the TV must automatically switch to its signal.
• 🎮 Use the console console to control the TV.

7.When to contact the service: signs of serious breakdowns

Not all problems can be solved on your own, but here are the signs that you should contact the service center:

Urgent service if:

• 🔥 There is a smell of burning or smoke from the body.
• ⚡ The TV sparkles or cracks when turned on.
• 💥 The screen cracked or it appeared divorces (leakage of liquid crystals).
• 🔄 The TV is turned on and off (cyclical reboot).

You can try it yourself (but better with a diagnosis):

• 🖥️ Vertical/horizontal bars on the screen.
• 🔊 There is a sound, but no image (backlight or matrix).
• 🔄 The TV is slowly turned on (more than 1 minute).

Where to repair:

• 🛠️ Official Xiaomi service centers: repair warranty (if it is valid.
• 🔧 Unofficial workshops: cheaper, but the risk of poor repairs.Look for good reviews on Yandex.Maps or 2GIS.
• 📦 Self-replacement of components: suitable if you are an experienced user. Parts can be ordered on AliExpress (for example, backlight for Mi). TV 4S or a power supply for Redmi X55).

Cost of repair (example prices for Moscow, 2026):

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi TV is guaranteed, do not disassemble it yourself - this will void the warranty. Official Xiaomi service centers in Russia often refuse repairs if they find traces of an autopsy. TV redmi TV 12 months from the date of purchase.

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