How to find or reset your parental control password on your Xiaomi TV

Xiaomi TVs (including Mi models) TV 4/4A/4S/4X/5/5 Pro, Redmi Smart TV Others are equipped with parental controls, a useful tool for limiting content and viewing time, but many users are faced with a problem: the standard password is forgotten, documentation is lost, and access to settings is blocked. Unlike smartphones, where password resets often require account binding, Xiaomi TVs offer alternative ways to unlock – from universal codes to hardware reset.

In this article, we will discuss all possible methods, from simple (input factory combinations) to radical (complete system reset). Importantly, some methods require technical skills and can lead to loss of personal data (saved applications, Wi-Fi settings, accounts), so before you start, assess the risks and choose the best option.

Standard Parental Control Passwords on Xiaomi TV

The manufacturer sets factory passwords for parental control, which often remain unchanged unless the user has manually changed them, and these combinations are universal for most Xiaomi and Redmi models (including 2018-2026 TVs).

• 🔢 0000 is the most common version, it works on 70% of devices.
• 🔢 1234 - Alternative Standard Code.
• 🔢 1111 or 9999 – used in some regional firmware.
• 🔢 6543 – found on PatchWall firmware TVs 1.5–2.0.
• 🔢 2580 – Rare but validated code.

If neither of these options fit, move on to the next section. Don't try to find a password at random - after 5-10 failed attempts, the system can block access to the menu for 30 minutes.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Google firmware TV (2023-2026 models) standard passwords may not work, requiring a reset via Google Account or service mode.

How to Reset Password via Settings Menu (without Data Loss)

If the standard codes didn’t work, but you remember the password from the Mi Account account tied to the TV, you can restore access through the system menu.This method works on most models, except for the Xiaomi TV Q2/Q1E with the latest updates.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Security → Parental Controls
2. Enter any password 3 times in a row - the message "Forgot the password?" will appear.
3. Select the option "Reset with Mi Account".
4. Enter the username and password from the Xiaomi account tied to the TV.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a new password.

If the TV is not tied to your account or you don’t remember the data, go to hardware methods.

Hardware Parental Control Reset (for Advanced Users)

If the software methods don't work, you'll have to reset hardware through the service menu or buttons on the case, and this way you can delete all settings, including your associated accounts, your stored Wi-Fi passwords, and your installed apps, and use it only as a last resort.

There are two options for hardware reset:

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Amlogic chip S905 (models by 2020) hardware reset may cause a boot error, in which case you will need firmware through the USB.

Reset via ADB (for technical specialists)

If you're familiar with the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool, you can delete the parental control password without completely resetting it, which requires connecting the TV to your computer and enabling debugging mode.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your TV: go to Settings → About TV and click on Build Number 7 times.
2. Activate Debugging by USB in the developer menu.
3. Connect the TV to the PC via USB-port.
4. Open the command line and type: adb shell su pm clear com.android.tv.settings
5. Reboot the TV.

This command resets the TV Settings app settings, including the parental control password, and doesn't work on all firmware, because some models will require root rights.

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If the su command doesn't work, try an alternative method: adb shell settings delete global. parental_controls_enabled. This will disable parental control without deleting the password.

Restore access via Mi Account (if the TV is tied)

If your Xiaomi TV is linked to your Mi Account, you can reset your parental controls password via a web interface, which works even if you forget the code from the TV itself.

Instructions:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. Select the Device Management section.
3. Find your TV in the list and click Delete Device.
4. On the TV, reset through Settings → Reset and Reset → Reset settings.
5. When you first turn on, the system will prompt you to create a new password for parental control.

Important: This method only works if the TV was tied to the account before the lock, and if the link was done after the password was set, the access will not be restored.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to reset a password, users often make critical errors that can make the problem worse, and here are the most common ones:

• 🔌 Power outage during reset - damages the firmware. Always wait for the process to be completed (the Xiaomi logo will appear on the screen).
• 🔄 Use of unofficial firmware – after installing custom software, parental control may work incorrectly or require a different password.
• 📱 Attempting to enter a password from the phone – some models block remote control (via Mi Home) with activated parental control.
• 🔑 Ignoring regional settings – on TVs for China (suffix models) CN) Other standard passwords may be valid, such as 8888.

If you encounter an error "Can't reset", check:

• Internet connection stability (for account-based methods).
• The latest firmware version (update via Settings → Software Update).
• File system integrity (frequent crashes may require firmware reflashing).

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Before any reset, check to see if important data (such as logins from streaming services) is saved. After the hardware reset, you will have to re-enter it.

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