How to completely remove Xiaomi’s Mi remote: 5 proven ways

Why Remove Xiaomi’s Mi Remote and When It’s Necessary

Xiaomi's Mi Remote is a convenient solution for controlling your hardware via a smartphone or a special infrared transmitter, but sometimes users are faced with the need to completely remove it, for example, when the remote starts to conflict with other devices, gives out synchronization errors, or you sell a gadget and want to reset all the settings to the factory.

Another common cause is a firmware failure, where the remote controls are unpredictable or unpredictably unresponsive, and in such cases, simply reconnecting is not enough: you need to completely delete the application data or reset the settings at the system level. It is important to understand that the procedure differs depending on the type of device: it can be Mi TV Stick, a smartphone with Mi Remote, or a physical remote Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Remote.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove, including hidden settings and nuances for different models, and pay special attention to secure shutdown to avoid locking devices or loss of functionality.

Method 1: Remove the Mi remote via Xiaomi TV settings

If you’re using a Mi TV Stick, Mi Box or Xiaomi Mi TV, the most reliable way to reset the remote settings is through the system menu, which is suitable for most models released after 2018.

Instructions:

1. Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Devices → Remotes and accessories.
2. Select Mi Bluetooth Remote (or Mi IR Remote if you use an IR remote).
3. Click Remove the device and confirm the action.
4. If the option is inactive, try Resetting the remote settings.

Once removed, the remote will be disconnected from the TV, but it can be reconnected through Add Accessory. If this method does not work, move on to the next method.

Turn off the power control (take out the batteries)

Write down the device codes if you used IR control

Make sure the TV is connected to the internet for synchronization.

Check the firmware version (relevant to Mi TV Stick)

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Method 2: Reset the settings of the Mi Remote application on a smartphone

Mi Remote for Android and iOS allows you to control equipment through an infrared port or Bluetooth. If the remote is not working correctly, the first thing to do is reset the settings of the application itself.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the smartphone settings → Annexes → Mi Remote.
• 🔄 Press Warehouse. → Clear the data and clear the cache.
• 🔧 Run the application again and go through the initial setup.
• 🔗 If the remote was linked to the Mi Account, log in again.

This method helps in 80% of cases when the problem is due to software failures, and if the remote still does not work after reset, check the permissions of the application: it must have access to Bluetooth, Infrared Port and Warehouse.

IR remote (Mi Remote)

Bluetooth Remote (Mi Bluetooth Remote)

Mi Remote app on your smartphone

Mi TV Stick with remote control complete

Another option

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Method 3: Completely delete via Mi Account (device uncoupling)

All Xiaomi remotes that support Bluetooth connectivity are tied to your Mi Account. If you are selling a device or want to untie it completely, you need to remove it from the list of trusted gadgets.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. Select the Device Management section.
3. Find your remote (may be displayed as Mi Remote, Mi Bluetooth Device or on a TV model).
4. Click Delete and confirm the action via SMS or email.

Importantly, once you uncouple the remote from your account, you have to reconfigure it, even if you haven't reset the TV, which is useful if you're transferring the device to another person and you don't want it to stay on your profile.

Method 4: Hardware resetting of the Mi remote (for physical devices)

If the software methods didn’t work, you can try hardware reset, which is suitable for the Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Remote and Mi IR Remote physical remotes.

Instructions for Bluetooth remote:

1. Remove the batteries from the remote for 30 seconds.
2. Hold the Menu + OK buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds.
3. Insert the batteries back - the indicator should flash 3 times.
4. Connect the remote to the TV again through Settings → Devices → Add accessory.

For IR panels, the reset is performed differently:

• 🔋 Take out the batteries.
• 🔄 Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds.
• 🔌 Put the batteries back in and try to reconnect.

Warning: Hardware reset erases all saved settings, including attached devices and user commands, and only use it if other methods have failed.

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Method 5: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use the ADB debugging bridge, which is suitable for Mi TV Stick, Mi Box and Android TVs.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 🔌 USB-cable.
• 📋 Included debugging by USB in the settings of the TV (Settings) → On TV. → Assembly number - press 7 times).

Commands for remote removal:

adb shell


pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.mitv.remote




pm clear com.xiaomi.mitv.remote

Once you've done these commands, restart the TV, and the remote will be removed from the system, but you can reconnect it through the standard menu.

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Table: Comparison of methods of removing the Mi remote

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you remove the Mi remote, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🚫 The remote is not removed through the TV menu. → Check that you are logged in to the same Mi Account that was used to link, and if the TV is not connected to the Internet, some features may be blocked.
• 🔄 After resetting, the remote does not connect again. → Update your TV firmware to the latest version or try resetting your network settings (Settings) → Network → Reset the network settings).
• 🔋 The indicator on the remote does not burn after reset → Check the batteries or try another power supply, and if the remote doesn't respond, you may need to replace the battery.
• 📱 Mi Remote app doesn't see the device → Make sure your smartphone is Bluetooth enabled and Infrared port enabled (if you use an IR remote) and check if the antivirus is blocking access.

⚠️ Warning: If you sell a TV or remote, remember to log out of Mi Account and perform a full reset, otherwise the new owner will be able to access your data or associated devices.

Another common mistake is trying to remove the remote via Bluetooth settings on the TV, which only works for some models, and in most cases you need to use a special menu of Remote and Accessories, as described in Method 1.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions