How to find or reset a password on a Xiaomi TV: step-by-step instruction 2026

Forgot the password from Xiaomi TV and can't log in to settings, or bought a used device with a locked menu, and this problem is more common than it seems: users install the device. PIN-It's a code to protect against children, and then they forget it after a month. TV You can even without contacting the service center - the main thing is to know the correct sequence of actions.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to reset passwords on Xiaomi TVs (including Mi TV 4A/4S/5 Pro, Redmi Smart TV and others), from simple to radical. You will learn how to bypass lock through a hidden menu of engineering settings, reset PIN through ADB, or return access using hardware reset. And also how to avoid data loss and why some methods work only on certain versions of firmware.

If you need to unlock your TV immediately, start with the first method (the fastest one). If nothing works, move on to radical measures at the end of this article. But remember: doing the wrong thing can lead to a loss of warranty or even a failure of the device.

1. Standard default password for Xiaomi TV

Before you try to reset, check the standard combinations that Xiaomi installs in the factory. 80% of the time, users don't change them, and the TV unlocks in a minute.

For most models of Mi TV and Redmi TV, the following factory passwords apply:

• 🔢 0000 is the most common variant for all modern Xiaomi TVs (2018-2026.).
• 🔢 1234 - Alternative Standard PIN, It is often used in European market models.
• 🔢 1111 or 9999 – found on early firmware versions (until 2020).
• 🔢 6543 is a rare variant, but sometimes works on the Mi. TV 4A firmware MIUI TV 1.0.

If neither combination fits, try entering the production date of the MMG TV (e.g., 0522 for May 2022).

How do you check? When you ask for a password, type in any combination and press OK. If the screen blinks or if the Wrong password message appears, try the next one. If after 3-5 attempts, the TV is locked for 30 seconds, wait and re-enter.

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On some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi TV 5 Pro), after 10 failed password attempts, the selection protection is activated, in which case only a hardware reset will help (see section 5).

2. Reset password through the engineering menu (without loss of data)

If standard passwords don’t work, try the hidden engineering menu — it’s on all Xiaomi TVs and allows you to reset your PIN without completely resetting your settings — which works on MIUI TV 2.0 firmware and later (2020-2026).

Instructions:

1. Turn off the TV with a button on the remote (not from the socket!).
2. Press the Menu + Volume Down (-) buttons on the remote at the same time and, holding them, press the power button on the TV.
3. Hold the combination for 10-15 seconds until the Factory Mode menu appears.
4. From the menu, select Clear Data → Reset Password (use volume buttons for navigation, OK for selection).
5. Confirm the reset - the password will be deleted and the settings saved.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV 4S 55" and Redmi TV 70′′ instead of Reset Password, there may be a Wipe Data option – do not select it, otherwise all settings, including associated accounts, will reset.

If the engineering menu does not open, check:

• 🔌 Is the remote correctly connected (use the original, not the universal).
• 🔄 Try another combination: Menu + Volume Up (+) + power-button.
• 📺 On some models, you need to hold the buttons for 20-25 seconds - do not let go before the time.

3. Unlock through Xiaomi account (if TV is tied)

If the TV is linked to a Xiaomi account (Mi Account), you can reset your password remotely via a web interface, which works even if you forget your PIN, but remember your username and password from the account.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. In the Devices section, find your TV (e.g. Mi TV 5 Pro).
3. Click Device Management → Reset the lock screen password.
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email.
5. Restart the TV and the password will be reset.

⚠️ Note: If the TV was bought from hand and tied to someone else's account, this method will not work, in which case you will need a complete reset (section 5) or contact the previous owner to untie the device.

If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices:

• 🔄 Check your internet connection (TV must be online).
• 📱 Make sure you use the same account that was linked to the TV.
• 🔧 Update your TV firmware to the latest version (sometimes older versions don’t sync with your account).

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Mi Account resetting is the safest way, because it doesn't affect user data and settings, but it only works when you're connected to the Internet.

4. Reset password via ADB (for advanced users)

If previous methods have not worked, you can use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which is suitable for Android TVs (such as Mi TV 5 Pro or Redmi Smart TV X Series) and requires a connection to a PC.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB Tools (download from the official website).

Instructions:

1. Turn on the TV Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About TV → Software Version. Click 7 times in a row on the item Assembly Number until the notification You became a developer appears.

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

cmd

adb devices

(Your TV name should appear)

adb shell


su




pm clear com.android.settings

Restart the TV and the password will be reset.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi firmware, the su command may not work due to manufacturer restrictions:

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

If that doesn’t work, move on to the hardware reset.

Install ADB Tools on PC|

Enable the developer mode on the TV |

Activate debugging via USB|

Connect the TV to the PC with the original cable |

Check device detection by adb devices-->

5. Full reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

If no methods have worked, the last resort is to completely reset your TV, which will delete all data, including installed apps, Wi-Fi settings and associated accounts, and only use this method if other options are exhausted.

Method 1: Through the settings menu (if available)

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset all settings and confirm.
3. Enter the standard password 0000 (if requested).
4. Wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

Method 2: Hardware reset (if the TV is blocked)

1. Turn the TV off the socket.
2. Press the Menu button on the remote and, holding it, connect the TV to the power.
3. Hold the Menu for 15-20 seconds until the recovery menu appears.
4. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset (use volume buttons for navigation).
5. Confirm the reset and wait until it is completed.

On the 2019-2020 Mi TV 4A and Redmi TV models, a hardware reset may require a service code input. If you request a Service Code entry, use a combination of 3308 or 5738.

⚠️ Warning: After a complete reset, the TV may require reconfiguration, including Wi-Fi connection and Xiaomi account login. If the device was linked to someone else's account, you will need to contact the previous owner to unbundle.

6. Alternative ways to unlock (if nothing helps)

If the standard methods didn’t work, try these non-obvious solutions:

Method 1: Update the firmware

Sometimes the password is reset after the system update.

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official website.
2. Write it to a flash drive in FAT32 format (upgrade folder).
3. Connect the flash drive to the TV and go to Settings → Software Update → Local Update.
4. After installing the update, the password may be reset.

Method 2: Reset via service menu (for power users)

Some models (Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 5) have a hidden service menu that allows you to reset your password without losing data.

1. Turn off the TV.
2. On the remote, type the sequence: Menu → 1 → 3 → 7 → 9 (press quickly, with intervals <1 seconds).
3. In the menu that appears, select Security → Reset Password.

If nothing works, only the hardware reset remains (Section 5).