Connecting the Internet to a Xiaomi TV: all the ways from Wi-Fi to 4G-modem

Modern Xiaomi TVs are not just screens for watching TV channels, but full-fledged multimedia centers with access to YouTube, Netflix, IVI But without an Internet connection, all of this functionality is not available. In this article, we'll look at all the ways that you can connect the Internet to your Mi TVs. TV, Redmi TV and other models of the brand - from classic Wi-Fi to non-obvious solutions like USB-modem.

The peculiarity of Xiaomi TVs is that they work on Android. TV Or the proprietary PatchWall shell, which affects the settings interface, and we'll take these nuances into account and show you how to connect to the network even if standard methods don't work, and we'll also look at common errors (e.g., "We failed to get a hold of it." IP-address or weak signal and how to eliminate them.

1. Wi-Fi connection: step-by-step instructions

The most popular method is wireless connection to the home router. Suitable for all models of Xiaomi Mi TV (including Mi TV 4A/4S/4X/5X, Redmi Smart TV) and does not require additional devices.

To connect the TV to Wi-Fi:

1. Turn on the TV and press the Settings (cog) button on the remote.
2. Go to the section Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
3. Select your network from the list. If it's not available, click Update.
4. Enter the Wi-Fi password (registration is important!) and confirm the connection.

If the TV is not connected:

• 🔄 Restart router – sometimes a simple power outage for 30 seconds helps.
• 📶 Check the range: some Xiaomi models don't support 5GHz (2.4GHz only).
• 🔒 Change the type of encryption in the router settings to WPA2-PSK (AES) — This is the most compatible option.

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⚠️ Note: If after entering the password there is an error "Authentication failed", try temporarily disable the protection MAC-Some Xiaomi models conflict with this feature.

2. Connection by cable (Ethernet/LAN)

Wired connectivity provides maximum stability and speed – ideal for streaming in 4K or online games.

• 📡 Router free LAN-port).
• 🔌 Ethernet cable (categories) 5e higher).
• 🖥️ adapter USB-LAN (If the TV does not have a built-in port).

Instructions:

1. Connect one end of the cable to the router, the other to the LAN port on the TV (or adapter).
2. On the TV, go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wired network.
3. Select DHCP (Automatic IP Receiving) or enter the settings manually if required.

If the TV doesn't recognize the cable:

• 🔄 Check if the indicator is on the port LAN router.
• 🔌 Try another cable (possibly damaged connector).
• 🖥️ For adapters. USB-LAN Make sure they are compatible with Android TV (We recommend TP-Link. UE300).

3. Connection through USB-modem (3G/4G)

If you don’t have a home internet, you do. USB-A modem (such as from MegaFon, Beeline or MTS) that can be connected directly to a TV, which doesn’t work on all Xiaomi models, but is supported by most Mi models. TV 4S/5X Redmi Smart TV.

What you need:

• 📱 USB-modem NDIS or ECM (check the characteristics).
• 🔌 OTG-Adapter (if the modem is microUSB or Type-C connector).
• 📶 SIM-card with active tariff and traffic.

Step-by-step:

1. Put it in. SIM-map to the modem and connect it to the TV through USB-port OTG-adapter).
2. On the TV, go to Settings. → Network and Internet → USB-modem.
3. Select your modem from the list and wait for the connection (can take up to 1 minute).

⚠️ Note: Not all modems are compatible with Android TV. If the TV doesn’t see the device, check it in the list of supported on the Xiaomi site. USB-port (for example, TP-Link) TL-MR6400), Wi-Fi-based.

4. Connect via Mi Share (Miracast) or smartphone

If you have a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone on hand, you can distribute the Internet from it to your TV via Mi Share (similar to Miracast) or an access point, which is convenient for temporary connection, for example, at a party.

Method 1: Access Point (Wi-Fi Hotspot)

1. On your smartphone, turn on the Mobile hotspot (Settings → Network and Internet → Access Point).
2. On the TV, connect to the created network as a normal Wi-Fi (password is indicated on the smartphone screen).

Method 2: Mi Share (Miracast)

This feature allows not only to duplicate the screen, but also to transfer the Internet connection:

1. On your smartphone, turn on Mi Share (Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share).
2. On your TV, go to Settings → Connection & Sharing → Mi Share and select your smartphone.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Limitations:

• 📱 Mi Share only works between Xiaomi devices (TV) + smartphone).
• 🔋 Quickly planting the battery of the smartphone – it is better to connect it to charging.
• 📶 Speed is limited by the capabilities of the smartphone (maximum 5 Gbps with Wi-Fi 5).

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If Mi Share doesn’t find the TV, check that both devices have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled – they are used for initial synchronization.

5. Connection via Powerline adapters (wiring)

If the router is far from the TV and it's not easy to lay the cable, you can use Powerline adapters, they transmit the Internet signal through the wiring at home, speeds up to 1 Gbps, and the line length is up to 300 meters.

What do you need?

• ⚡ Two Powerline adapters (e.g. TP-Link) TL-PA7010).
• 🔌 Power outlets connected to the same power grid (without filters!).

How to connect:

1. Connect one adapter to the router with an Ethernet cable and insert it into the socket.
2. Connect the second adapter to the TV (in another outlet) and connect them with the Pair button.
3. On the TV, select Wired Network – the Internet should work automatically.

⚠️ Warning: Powerline adapters do not operate through network filters or surge-protected extensions, and speeds may fall with old wiring (aluminum cables).

6. Solving Connection Problems

If the internet on Xiaomi TV is unstable or not connected at all, check out these points:

A critical feature of Xiaomi TVs: some models (for example, Mi) TV 4A 2018 Not up to date with Wi-Fi standards 6 (802.11ax). If your router is only running 802.11ax, You will have to switch it to compatibility mode (802.11ac/n).

If nothing helps:

• 🔄 Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings).
• 📦 Update the firmware – new versions often fix connection errors.
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi if the problem is hardware (for example, a broken Wi-Fi module).

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Before resetting the network, write down Wi-Fi passwords – after resetting, all saved networks will be deleted!

7. Optimizing the Internet for streaming and gaming

Even if the Internet is connected, its speed may not be enough for comfortable browsing. 4K-Video or online gaming. Here's how to improve productivity:

For streaming (YouTube, Netflix, IVI):

• 📶 Use a wired connection – Wi-Fi can “brake” when the channel is loaded.
• 🔧 Turn off background updates (Settings) → Annexes → Auto-update).
• 🌍 Pick the nearest one. DNS — 77.88.8.8 is suitable for Russia (Yandex).

For online gaming (Cloud Gaming, Stadia):

• 🎮 Connect the gamepad over the cable - Bluetooth adds delays.
• 📡 Switch the router to Game mode (Qos for games).
• 🔌 Use Powerline or cable – ping will be lower than Wi-Fi.

Check the speed of the Internet on the TV:

1. Install the Analiti app or Speedtest by Ookla from Google Play.
2. Run the test if the speed is below 25 Mbps, 4K-content will be slowed down.

FAQ: Frequent questions