How to turn on Xiaomi TV without remote control: all working methods

The situation is familiar to many: you get a seat in the evening in front of a Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV or Xiaomi TV A Pro, but the Suddenly remote disappears in an unknown direction. The batteries are down, the home accidentally threw away, or it just fell behind the couch — the reasons can be any. The main thing is that now the screen remains black and you are confused: how to turn on the TV without the remote?

Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several alternative controls, some requiring minimal technical skills, others just a smartphone at hand, and in this article we will examine all the current methods of enabling Xiaomi TV without a remote, from mechanical buttons to advanced features like HDMI-CEC and remote control via Mi Home. And also, we will find out why sometimes the TV does not respond to alternative methods - and what to do about it.

If you're in a hurry, you can go straight to the "Emergency Powering Through Physical Buttons" section (which is good for 90% of models). For owners of smart TVs with Android TVs, the method is more suitable through the remote control app or Google Assistant. And if none of them worked, we have a hardware reset manual that will bring the TV back to life even without the original remote.

⚠️ Not all methods work on older models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi). TV 3S If your TV is released before 2018, first check for physical buttons on the case - they can be hidden under the decorative panel.

1. Emergency activation via physical buttons

The most reliable way to turn on Xiaomi TV without the remote is to use hardware buttons on the case, which are on almost all models, but their location and functionality are different.

On most modern TVs (e.g. Mi TV 4A, Redmi Smart TV X50) the buttons are hidden:

• 🔍 Below the logo is usually a touchpad with a power button and a joystick for navigation.
• 🔧 On the back, next to the connectors. HDMI or USB (more often than not).
• 🖥️ Under the sliding panel - on some Xiaomi TV A Pro buttons hidden behind plastic stub.

How exactly to include:

1. Find a button with a symbol ⊙ (food) or POWER.
2. Press and hold it for 3-5 seconds until the indicator lights up (usually red or white).
3. If the button is touch-sensitive, touch it once (on some models you need to hold it).

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV 3/3S The power button can be paired with a joystick:

🔴 Don't press it too hard, it can cause a reset. Just a little touch or a short press is enough.

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2. Control via remote application (Mi Remote or Google TV)

If the physical buttons don't work or they don't, use the virtual remote on your smartphone, and you can use the official and third-party apps for that.

Connection methods:

• 📱 Mi Remote (Mi Home) – the official application from Xiaomi, works with most models of Mi TV redmi TV.
• 🎮 Google TV — universal remote for Android TV (fitting TV A Pro and new models).
• 🔄 AnyMote – a third-party application with support IR-Blaster (needs infrared port on the phone).

The following steps are taken for Mi Remote:

1. Download Mi Remote (Android) or Mi Home (iOS)
2. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network (required!).
3. In the app, select Add Device → Television → Xiaomi.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen – the TV must automatically be determined.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not turned on even through the app, check it out:

🔌 Power – maybe the cable fell out of the socket or the power supply is faulty. 📶 Wi-Fi network – the TV must be connected to the same network as the phone (even if the screen is off, Wi-Fi can work in the background).

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If you have a Xiaomi TV with Android TV 10+, try the voice assistant: say “OK, Google, turn on the TV” – this will work if you have previously configured sync with your Google account.

3.Using HDMI-CEC (Management through other devices)

HDMI-CEC allows you to control your TV through connected devices: consoles (Xiaomi Mi Box, NVIDIA Shield), game consoles (PlayStation, Xbox) or Blu-ray players. If your Xiaomi TV supports CEC (which is almost all models after 2017), you can turn it on through them.

How it works:

• 🎮 Game console: Turn on PlayStation or Xbox – the TV will automatically turn on with it (if you have a PC). CEC activated in settings).
• 📺 Android console TV: on the Mi Box remote or NVIDIA Shield press the power button – the signal will be transmitted to the TV.
• 💻 Laptop/PC: if connected to HDMI, Some video cards (for example, NVIDIA driver-driven 470+) maintain CEC.

How to turn HDMI-CEC on Xiaomi TV (if the TV was already on)

1. Go to Settings → Devices and accessories → HDMI-CEC.
2. Activate the Control option via HDMI or AnyNet+ (the name may vary).
3. Connect the device through HDMI-cable and check the synchronization.

🔹 If CEC doesn't work:

⚡ Check the cable -- cheap. HDMI-The cords may not support CEC. ⚙️ Update the TV firmware (via the USB or OTA). 🔄 Reboot the connected device (for example, the console).

4. Connect the keyboard or mouse via USB/Bluetooth

Few people know, but Xiaomi TV Android TV can be controlled USB-It works even if the TV is off (but connected to the network).

What you need:

• 🖱️ USB-Mouse/keyboard – connects directly to the port USB TV-wise.
• 🔗 Bluetooth adapter – if you want to use wireless devices (for example, Xiaomi Bluetooth Mouse).
• 🎮 Gamepad – Xbox Controller or DualShock 4 is suitable (support is needed) HID).

How to turn on the TV:

1. Connect the keyboard or mouse to USB-television-port.
2. Press any button on the keyboard (such as Space or Enter) – the TV should turn on.
3. If you use a Bluetooth device, pair it in the settings of the TV (if it was turned on earlier).

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 4A, Redmi TV 70") USB-The ports are turned off when the TV is turned off:

🔌 Try connecting the device before turning off the TV (for example, when it is in sleep mode). 🔄 If it doesn’t work, use a Bluetooth keyboard with your own power.

5. Hardware reset (if nothing helps)

If the TV doesn't respond to buttons, apps, or HDMI-CEC, it's a hard reset, which is a last resort, which will bring the TV back to factory settings, but delete all the stored data (accounts, apps, network settings).

⚠️ Warning:

🔴 Reset will result in the loss of all data, including installed applications and associated accounts (Google, Mi Account). 🔧 After the reset, you will need to reconfigure Wi-Fi, login to accounts and software updates.

How to reset:

1. Find the reset button on the TV body (usually a small hole with the inscription). RESET symbol ⭮).
2. Take a paperclip or toothpick, press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds.
3. The TV will restart and start the reset procedure (the indicator may flash).
4. After the reboot, follow the on-screen instructions for initial setup.

🔹 Where to find a button RESET:

• 📍 On the back of the panel next to HDMI-ports (most often).
• 📍 Under the removable cover (on some Xiaomi) TV A Pro).
• 📍 Inside. AV-entries (rarely, but found on older models).

If there is no RESET button, try the combination on the physical buttons: hold POWER + Volume Down for 10 seconds (works on Mi TV 4A and Redmi TV).

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Hard reset should only be used as a last resort. If the TV turns on but does not respond to the remote, check the batteries first, restart it through the power button or update the firmware.

6. Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can try advanced solutions that require additional devices or skills, but sometimes save you in a desperate situation.

Ways for experienced users:

• 🖥️ Management through ADB — If the TV is connected to the network, you can send a switch on command from the PC.
• 🔌 Wake-on-LAN – Works if the TV supports this feature (a rarity for Xiaomi) TV).
• 🔧 Disassembly and closure of contacts is an extreme method that requires knowledge in electronics.

Example of ADB command to include:

adb connect [IP_ TV]:5555


adb shell input keyevent 26 # Button code POWER

Where [IP_TV is a local television. IP-TV address on the network (can be found in the router).

⚠️ Attention:

🔌 Method ADB The TV only works if: - The TV is connected to the network Wi-Fi/Ethernet. - In the settings of the developer activated debugging by ADB (If not, the method will not work. – Android drivers are installed on the PC SDK.

🔧 Disassembling a TV is a risky method that can lead to a loss of warranty.If you are not sure about your skills, you should contact the Xiaomi service center.

7 Prevention: How not to lose control of the TV

To avoid problems with turning on Xiaomi TV without a remote in the future, follow these tips:

• 🔋 Replacement Remote – Buy a Universal Remote IR-Remote (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Remote) or use a smartphone.
• 🔄 Update the firmware - new versions of Android TV Support for Alternative Management Ways.
• 📱 Set up a voice assistant (Google Assistant or Alice) to control your TV.
• 🔌 Use Smart Plug – a smart socket (for example, Xiaomi Mi Smart Plug) will allow you to remotely turn on / off power.

🔹 Checklist for Xiaomi owners TV:

Buy a spare remote or set up an application|Activate HDMI-CEC customized|Update the firmware to the latest version|Link the TV to your account Mi/Xiaomi|Set up voice control-->

If your TV is often "glutting" or unresponsive to the remote, this can be a sign of a malfunction of the infrared receiver or motherboard, in which case it is better to contact the service center, especially if the warranty is still valid.

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