Lost or broken remote from Xiaomi TV and the TV refuses to turn on? the situation is familiar to many: modern smart TVs often lack physical control buttons, and without the remote seem useless. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to remote control via a smartphone — from standard applications to hidden functions Mi Home and Google Home.
In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to turn on Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV or Mi TV Q1/Q2 without a remote – from simple (via Wi-Fi) to emergency (using ADB). All instructions are adapted to the current versions of the firmware MIUI TV 2023-2026 and work even if the TV is off. Importantly, not all methods are universal – the effectiveness depends on the model and version of the software.
1. Manage via Mi Remote (official method)
The most reliable method is to use the Mi Remote app (formerly Mi TV Remote), which supports infrared (IR) and Wi-Fi Direct, allowing the TV to turn on even when it is turned off (provided it is connected to the socket).
How to set up:
- 📱 Download Mi Remote from Google Play or App Store.
- 🔄 Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your phone (even if the TV is turned off).
- 🔍 In the app, select Add Device → Television → Xiaomi.
- 📶 Bring your phone to the front of the TV (for example, IR) Connect to the same Wi-Fi network (for Wi-Fi Direct).
If the TV doesn't respond:
- ⚡ Check that it is connected to the socket (the power indicator should burn red/orange).
- 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes conflict IP-address.
- 📵 Make sure there is no active phone on the phone. VPN (It's blocking the local network).
⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV 4A (2017–2018) Mi Remote app may not turn on TV over Wi-Fi due to an outdated module. IR-phone blaster.
2.Use Google Home or Assistant (for Chromecast models)
Xiaomi Android TVs (such as Mi TV Q1/Q2 or Mi TV 5 Pro) support control via Google Assistant, which works if the TV was previously linked to a Google account and is on the same network as the phone.
Instructions:
- Open the Google Home app on your phone.
- Click on your TV icon (if not, add via Add → Set up the device → New device).
- Say in your voice, “OK Google, turn on Xiaomi TV” or click the “Enable” button in your device card.
If the TV is not displayed in Google Home:
- 🔧 Make sure your TV is Chromecast enabled (Settings) → Connections → Chromecast).
- 🔄 Reconnect your TV to your Google account through Settings → Accounts. → Google.
- 📡 Check that your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (guest networks are not suitable!).
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If the voice assistant doesn’t work, try to reformulate the command: instead of “turn on the TV”, say “turn on Xiaomi Mi TV in the living room”.
3.Manage via Mi Home (for Xiaomi smart devices)
The Mi Home app (now Xiaomi Home) allows you to control your TV if it is integrated into the Xiaomi Smart Home ecosystem.This method is suitable for models with Mi AIoT support (such as the Mi TV 5X or Redmi Smart TV X Series).
How to connect:
- Open Mi Home and go to Devices → Add Device.
- Select the TV category and follow the instructions on the screen.
- After binding, the TV will appear in the list of devices - click on it and select Control → Enable.
Features of the method:
- ✅ It works even if the TV is turned off (provided it is connected to the socket).
- ❌ It does not support older models (Mi) TV 3/4 without Mi AIoT).
- 🔄 Requires an active Internet connection (to sync with Xiaomi servers).
What if Mi Home can’t find the TV?
4. Emergency Enablement via ADB (for Advanced Users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can try turning on your TV via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires pre-configuration and only works if you’ve previously enabled Developer Mode and USB/network debugging.
Step-by-step:
- Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Put it on the phone. ADB-terminal (for example, terminal emulator).
- Enter the command to connect to the TV: adb connect [IP-TV address]:5555 (IP-The address can be found in the router settings or through the Fing application).
- Send the switch on command: adb shell input keyevent 26 (code 26 corresponds to the Power button).
Warnings:
- ⚠️ The method only works if it works if ADB The network was activated before the remote was lost.
- ⚠️ Incorrect commands can cause system failure.
- ⚠️ On some Xiaomi firmware ADB-Access is blocked after restarting.
☑️ Preparation for ADB-management
5. Alternative methods: IR-blaster and universal remotes
If the software methods do not work, then the hardware solutions remain:
| Method | Equipment required | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| IR-phone-blaster | Smartphone with an IR port (for example, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8/9/10) | It works without Wi-Fi, universally | Not all phones support IR. |
| Universal remote control | Xiaomi TV-enabled remote control (e.g. BroadLink RM4 Pro) | Reliability, independent of software | You need to buy separately (~500–1500 ₽) |
| USB-keyboard | keyboard USB-port OTG-adapter | You can use it to navigate the menu. | It will not turn on the TV if it is turned off. |
For use IR-blaster:
- Download the Mi Remote or AnyMote app.
- Select the Xiaomi TV model in the app database.
- Direct the phone's IR port to the TV and press Power.
⚠️ Attention: On Mi TVs TV Q2 2023 and later, the IR port can be disabled by default. To activate it, you need to go to Settings. → Remote management → Enable the IR receiver (requires a remote or ADB).
What do you do if nothing works?
If none of these methods worked, radical measures remain:
- 🔌 Hard reset: Press and hold the physical power button on the TV (if any) for 10-15 seconds. On models without a button, try Volume+ → Loudness− → Power (if there are touch buttons).
- 🔧 Manual firmware update: Download the latest firmware for your model from the official website, write it down on a flash drive and update the TV through Settings → Update of the PO → Local Update.
- 🛠️ Service center: If the TV doesn't respond even to a reset, there may be a problem with the power supply or motherboard.In this case, contact the authorized Xiaomi service.
Before discharge, consider:
- ⚠️ All settings and installed applications will be removed.
- ⚠️ On some models, the reset will block access to Google Play (requires re-authorization of the account).
- ⚠️ If the TV was linked to the Mi Account, after reset, you may need to enter a login / password.
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If the TV is turned on but not responding to commands from your smartphone, the problem is most likely network settings. Check that the TV has Wake-on-LAN (Settings → Network → Network Awakening) on.