How to set a password on a Xiaomi TV: protection from children and strangers

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV A) support parental controls to restrict access to content with a password. However, many users have difficulty configuring this option — the menu is hidden deep in the system, and the interface is different from smartphones. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to set a password, from basic channel locking to full protection of TV settings.

It is important to understand that a password on Xiaomi TV may not only be required to restrict children’s access; it also protects against accidental changes in settings (for example, when cleaning with a remote control), blocks in-app purchases and prevents unauthorized connection to the network. We will look at current methods for MIUI TV 2023/2026 firmware, including bypassing typical errors.

Why you should put a password on your Xiaomi TV

The main scenarios when password protection is required:

• 👶 Parental control - blocking 18+ channels, YouTube, Netflix or specific applications (e.g. games).
• 🔒 Protection against setting changes – preventing accidental Wi-Fi reset, sound or brightness.
• 💳 Blocking purchases – limiting spending money on Google Play or apps (e.g. Megogo or Google Play). IVI).
• 📡 Connection control – ban on adding new devices HDMI/ARC Bluetooth.

Without a password, a child can easily buy an in-app subscription or change image settings, and a guest can connect to your network via a TV. For example, Xiaomi TV P1 and Redmi Smart TV X models have no default protection for the Settings → Network menu, where Wi-Fi passwords are stored.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2022, the default password can be 0000 or 1234.If you haven't changed it, anyone can unlock the TV in 10 seconds.

Preparation: What to Know Before Setting a Password

Before you start setting up, check:

Make sure your TV is connected to the internet (to synchronize time)

Remember or write down a new password (minimum 4 digits)

Check the firmware version in Settings → About TV

Turn it off. VPN (It can block access to Xiaomi servers)-->

Xiaomi TVs use two types of passwords:

1. Local password - stored only on TV, reset at factory settings.
2. Mi Account password – is linked to Xiaomi account, restored via email/phone.

If you forget your local password, you can only reset it through a full reset of the TV (with all data lost), and it is easier to restore the Mi Account password through account.xiaomi.com.

Mi TV 4S/4X/4A

Redmi Smart TV X/A

Xiaomi TV P1/Q1/Q2

Other (specify in the comments)-->

Method 1: Set passwords through parental control

This is the most common method for blocking channels and applications, and is relevant for MIUI TV 3.0 and later firmware (including the Xiaomi TV A2 2026).

Steps:

1. Open Settings (cog on the home screen or the Settings button on the remote).
2. Go to System and Updates → Parental Controls (on some models, the path: Settings → All settings → Personal → Parental Controls).
3. Select Set password and enter 4-6 digits (e.g. 2468). Repeat password for confirmation.
4. Activate the Parental Control switch.

Now you can:

• 📺 Block individual channels (in the TV menu) → Channel list click Options → Block it).
• 🎮 Limit applications (in Settings) → Annexes → Blocked).
• ⏰ Set time limits (for example, no viewing after 22:00).

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Smart TVs TV X55 and X65 When you activate parental controls, you automatically block YouTube and Netflix before setting exceptions. To unlock them, go to Settings. → Parental control → Approved annexes.

Method 2: Blocking the TV settings

If you want to protect your settings, not your content (for example, to keep kids from changing the volume or connecting to someone else's Wi-Fi), use this method. It works on all models with MIUI TV 2.0+.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Security → Block Settings.
2. Enable the option to Request a password when changing settings.
3. Enter a new password (different from the parental control password).
4. Confirm it by re-entering.

Now, when you try to change it,

• 🔊 Loudness, balance of sound
• 📶 Settings for Wi-Fi or Ethernet
• 🖥️ Screen resolution, image mode
• ⚙️ System parameters (language, time, factory settings)

The TV will require you to enter a password.

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If you use a voice-controlled remote (e.g., from Xiaomi TV Q2), disable the Open Settings command in Settings → Voice Assistant → Restrictions so that children can’t bypass the password with voice.

Method 3: Linking a Mi Account for remote management

If you want to manage passwords and settings via your phone, link the TV to your Xiaomi account, which will also allow you to restore access if you forget your local password.

How to tie:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Security → Add an account.
2. Choose Xiaomi and enter your account details (email or phone).
3. Confirm the entrance with the help SMS-code-mail.
4. Enable the option of Synchronizing security settings.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔑 Recovering passwords through Xiaomi website.
• 📱 Managing locks through the Mi Home app (for IoT-enabled models).
• 🔄 Automatic backup of parental control settings.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Smart TVs TV Mi Account binding may disable certain features (e.g. Game Mode) if the account region is not the same as the TV region. → Region.

How to Reset Your Password If You Forgot It

If you lose your password, there are three ways to restore it, depending on the type of lock:

1.Reset via Mi Account

It works if the TV is linked to your account:

1. On the lock screen, select Forgot your password.
2. Enter the email or phone attached to your Mi Account.
3. Confirm the recovery via SMS or mail.

2. Hard Reset (Hard Reset)

Deletes all data, including installed applications and settings:

1. Turn off the TV.
2. Press and hold the Source (or Menu) button on the remote + power button on the TV.
3. Hold for 10-15 seconds until the recovery menu appears.
4. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset (use volume buttons for navigation).

3.Dumping through ADB (for advanced)

This method only works on TVs with unlocked developer mode and enabled USB debugging. You need a computer with ADB Tools installed:

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


adb shell settings put secure lock_pattern_autolock 0




adb shell settings put secure lockscreen.disabled 1

After these commands are executed, the TV will be unlocked, but parental control will have to be reconfigured.

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If you are not sure about your actions, do not use ADB – the wrong commands can lead to a “brick” (inoperability) of the TV.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Users often face the following problems:

If after updating the firmware password stopped working, try:

1. Turn off the TV for 1 minute.
2. Enter the password from the Xiaomi remote (not universal).
3. Reset settings via Settings → System → Reset settings (without data loss).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions