Where is Bluetooth on a Xiaomi TV: A Complete Guide to Search and Activate?

You bought a Xiaomi TV and you're trying to plug in wireless headphones, a gamepad or a speaker, but you can't find where Bluetooth is turned on? This problem is familiar to many MI TV owners, especially if you're first encountering PatchWall or Google TV firmware. The fact is that the location of the option depends on the TV model, the firmware version and even the region of sale. In some cases, the Bluetooth module can be turned off altogether by default or hidden in the depths of the menu.

In this article, we will not only show you where to look for Bluetooth on Xiaomi Mi TVs. TV 4A/4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2 And we'll show you why you don't see it, but we'll also explain why you don't see it (spoiler: it's not always a hardware problem), and we'll show you how to update your firmware if you don't have the option, and what to do if you have Bluetooth in your settings but it doesn't work. 2026 The year and added interactive checklists.

1. Where is the Bluetooth module physically located in the Xiaomi TV?

Before you look for an option on the menu, it’s helpful to know if your model has Bluetooth at all. In most Xiaomi TVs, the module is built into the motherboard and is a separate chip (usually Broadcom or Realtek).

• 📍 Behind the back panel - next to Wi-Fi antennas (in models with a metal body, for example, Mi). TV Q2 75").
• 📍 Under the plastic cover - in budget series (Mi) TV 4A 32′′ module is often combined with Wi-Fi.
• 📍 In a separate slot - in premium models (for example, Mi). TV Master Series) can be a removable module.

⚠️ Note: If you are disassembling a TV to search for a module, remember that Xiaomi models until 2020 release (for example, Mi). TV 3S) Bluetooth is often missing hardware. You can check this from the compatibility table below.

In order not to disassemble the case, first check the presence of the module programmatically:

1. Open the settings → About TV → Firmware version.
2. Click 5 times in a row on the line with the version - the service menu will open.
3. Look for BT MAC Address or Bluetooth Version, and if you don't have one, there's no physical module.

2. Step-by-step instruction: where Bluetooth is turned on in the menu

The location of the option depends on the firmware. Xiaomi TVs use three types of interface:

1. PatchWall (old firmware, models until 2022)
2. Google TV (new models, for example, Mi TV Q2 2023/2026)
3. MIUI TV (Chinese versions, for example, Mi TV ES2022)

Let's look at each case.

2.1. PatchWall firmware (Mi) TV 4A/4S/5/5X)

In this interface, the path is this:

1. Press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to Settings → Devices and accessories → Bluetooth.
3. Activate the Bluetooth slider.

🔍 If no option: Update your firmware (see Section 4) or check the region of your TV (in some countries, Bluetooth is disabled by default).

2.2. Google firmware TV (Mi TV Q1/Q2 2023–2026)

Here, Bluetooth is hidden deeper:

1. Open Settings → System → Display and sound → Output devices.
2. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
3. The TV will start searching - turn your device (headphones, column) into pairing mode.

⚠️ Attention: On Google TV Sometimes a bug occurs when Bluetooth only turns on after the TV is restarted. If the device is not located, restart the TV by holding the power button on the remote for 10 seconds.

Charge headphones/column to 100%

Turn off other Bluetooth devices nearby

Reboot the TV

Update the firmware (if available)-->

MIUI TV firmware (Chinese models)

In the Chinese versions, the path is different:

1. Press Menu + Home on the remote for 5 seconds and the hidden menu will open.
2. Select Advanced Settings → Wireless & Networks → Bluetooth.
3. Activate the option and search for devices.

💡 Tip: If you have Chinese firmware but your TV is bought in Europe, try changing the region in your settings (Settings) → System system → This can unlock hidden functions.

3.Why Bluetooth isn't displayed on the menu: 5 reasons

If you’ve gone all the way from the previous section but there’s no Bluetooth option, the reasons may be as follows:

Critical information: The Mi TV 4A 32 (2018-2019) and Mi TV 4S 55 (2020) have no Bluetooth hardware, despite the fact that some instructions indicate otherwise, as confirmed by the official Xiaomi specifications.

4. How to update the firmware if Bluetooth is missing

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Updating the firmware is the only official way to add Bluetooth support to Xiaomi TVs, where it is initially disabled software.

If your model needs to support Bluetooth (see table above), but there is no option, try updating the firmware.

Automatic update via the Internet

1. Connect the TV to Wi-Fi.
2. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
3. Click Check Updates and wait for the download.

⚠️ Note: If Bluetooth never came up after the update, check if the region settings are lost. Sometimes the firmware is partially installed, in which case manual flashing will help (see below).

Manual update via USB

If the automatic update does not work:

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Unpack. ZIP-archive and copy the file update.zip flash drive (format) FAT32).
3. Put the flash drive in. USB-television-port.
4. Go to Settings → About TV → Update via USB.

🔧 Technical nuance: In models Mi TV Q1/Q2 When you manually update, you may need to roll back to the previous version if the current firmware is broken. To do this, download two versions of the software, the current one and one below, and install them alternately.

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Before the update, turn off everything. USB-Devices (except the flash drive with firmware) and turn off Wi-Fi. This will reduce the risk of failure.

5. Alternative ways to connect Bluetooth devices

If your Xiaomi model doesn’t have Bluetooth, but you need to plug in headphones or a speaker, there are workarounds:

• 🎧 USB-Bluetooth adapter (e.g. TP-Link) UB400). Connect to USB-port of the TV and adds Bluetooth 5.0 support: ~1500 rubles.
• 📶 Wi-Fi Direct. Some Xiaomi models support Wi-Fi audio transmission to compatible speakers (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker).
• 🔌 Audio output 3.5 mm If the TV has a headphone jack, use a wired or Bluetooth transmitter (for example, Avantek). APTX).
• 🖥️ HDMI ARC. Connect the sound panel or receiver through HDMI — This will give you better sound quality than Bluetooth.

⚠️ Note: When using a USB-Bluetooth adapter, you can experience a lag of up to 200 ms. This is critical for gaming, but not noticeable when watching movies. To reduce lag, choose adapters that support aptX Low Latency.

6. Frequent Bluetooth problems on Xiaomi TV and their solutions

Even if you find and turn on Bluetooth, you can crash.

🛠️ Advanced Diagnostics: If Bluetooth is unstable, check the system logs:

1. Connect the keyboard to USB-television-port.
2. Press Ctrl + Alt + T and the terminal will open.
3. Enter the command: logcat | grep -i bluetooth
4. Look for error lines (e.g. BT stack crashed).

If there are errors in the logs related to btm or hci, this indicates a hardware malfunction of the module, in which case only repair will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Bluetooth on Xiaomi TV