How to connect the Internet to Xiaomi TV: all the ways + mistake-making

Modern Xiaomi TVs are not just screens for watching TV, but full-fledged multimedia centers with access to YouTube, Netflix, IVI But without an Internet connection, all of this functionality is not available. 90 percent of the problems with Smart work. TV It is associated with the wrong network configuration – from lack of connection to slow content loading speed.

In this article you will find the latest ways to connect the Internet to Xiaomi Mi TVs TV 4/5, Mi TV A2/P1/S Pro, Redmi Smart TV and other Android-based models TV We'll look at both standard methods (Wi-Fi, cable) and alternative methods (mobile hotspot, USB-modem), and solve common errors such as "No Internet connection" or «IP-address not received».

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t see the network, constantly breaks the connection or slows down while watching videos, there is a link at the end of the article. FAQ And for those who want the most stable connection, we compared the speed of Wi-Fi and Ethernet in the test table.

1. Preparing Xiaomi TV for Internet Connection

Before setting up the network, make sure your TV is ready to go.The first turn on after buying or resetting the settings requires a mandatory initial configuration.If you missed this step, some network features may be blocked.

What to do before connecting to the Internet:

• 🔌 Connect the TV to the outlet and press the power button on the remote (Power button). 30-60 seconds).
• 📺 At the Select Language stage, select Russian (if not, set it later in the settings).
• ⚙️ Go through the initial setup (even if you miss it, you can still connect the Internet later).
• 🔄 Update the firmware (if the TV suggests you do it right after you turn it on). 2020-2023 For years without updating to the latest version, Wi-Fi may not work. 5 GHz.

If the TV was already in use, but the Internet stopped working, try resetting the network settings:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
2. Choose your network, click Forget (or Delete).
3. Restart the TV (Settings → Device → Reboot).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware (Indian version), the network settings menu may differ.If you don't find a Wi-Fi option, look for Network & Internet or Wireless Networks.

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

Wireless is the most popular way, but it requires the router to be configured correctly.The main problems when connecting over Wi-Fi on Xiaomi TV:

• 🔍 TV doesn't see the network 5 GHz (solution to enable support) 802.11a/n/ac router-setting).
• 🔒 Password is not suitable (check the letter register and special characters).
• 📶 Weak signal (move router closer or use repeater).

How to connect to Wi-Fi on Xiaomi Mi TV:

1. On the remote, press the Settings button (cogs) → Choose the Net and the Internet.
2. Go to Wi-Fi. → Turn on the switch (if switched off).
3. In the list, select your network. If you don't have one, click Update or Add Network manually.
4. Enter your password (use the virtual keyboard on the screen or the Mi Remote app on your smartphone).
5. Click Connect and wait for the Connected status.

If the Xiaomi TV is not connected to Wi-Fi:

Check if Wi-Fi is on on your TV (Settings) → Network → Wi-Fi)

Make sure the router distributes the network (Wi-Fi indicator is on)

Restart the router (turn off for 30 seconds)

Try connecting to a 2.4 GHz network (if 5 GHz is not working)

Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings)

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For dual-band routers: If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t see a 5GHz network, check your router settings:

• 📡 Is the regime on? 802.11a/n/ac (Sometimes called Wi-Fi. 5).
• 🔒 The width of the channel should be 20/40/80 MHz (not Auto).
• 🔄 It is better to choose the channel manually (for example, 36, 40, 44, 48).

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If the Wi-Fi password is too complex (with characters!@#$%), Try changing it to a simple one (e.g. 12345678), plug in the TV, and then return the old password.

3. Connection via Ethernet cable (LAN)

If you need the most stable connection (for example, for the 4K-streaming or online games, use a wired connection. Xiaomi TVs support speeds up to 100 Mbps (on models with a Gigabit Ethernet port - up to 1 Gbps).

How to connect an Internet cable to Xiaomi TV:

1. Insert one end of the cable into the port LAN on the TV (usually located behind the TV).
2. Connect the other end to the router or directly to the provider (if you don’t have a router).
3. On the TV, go to Settings. → The Internet and the Internet → Ethernet.
4. If the connection is not established automatically, select Set up manually and specify: 📌 IP-address (usually) 192.168.1.X, where X is the number from 2 to 254). 🔗 Gateway (IP your router, such as 192.168.1.1). 📜 DNS (You can use 8.8.8.8 from Google or 1.1.1.1 from Cloudflare).

If the Xiaomi TV does not detect the cable:

• 🔌 Check if the indicator is on the port LAN router.
• 🔄 Try another cable (sometimes the problem in the cliff lived on).
• ⚡ Restart router and TV.
• 🛠️ In the router settings, make sure that the port LAN It is not disabled (sometimes it is done for safety).

4. Speed comparison: Wi-Fi vs Ethernet on Xiaomi TV

We tested the speed of the Internet on the TV Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro 65" with different types of connection Results (in Mbit/s):

Conclusions:

• 🎮 For games and 4K-Ethernet is better used (especially with Gigabit models) LAN).
• 📺 For normal viewing of movies, 5 GHz Wi-Fi is enough.
• 🚫 Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz is suitable only for the SD-content (YouTube on the Internet) 480p).

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If your Xiaomi TV supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), But the router is older than 2019, and the speed will be limited by the router standard. For maximum performance, upgrade both the router and the TV firmware.

5. Alternative ways to connect the Internet

If you don't have a router or your Wi-Fi isn't stable, you can use other methods. Let's look at 3 alternatives:

📱 Mobile hotspot (distribution from the phone)

Suitable for temporary connection, for example, in a hotel or in the country.

1. On your smartphone, turn on modem modem (Settings) → Network → Access point).
2. On a Xiaomi TV, select the network with your phone’s name.
3. Enter your password (usually displayed on the smartphone screen).

📡 USB-modem (3G/4G)

Some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV 5 Pros support USB-- That's what modems are for:

• 🔌 Put it in. 4G-modem USB TV-wise.
• 📶 Go to Settings. → Network → Mobile network.
• 🔄 If the modem is undecided, restart the TV.

⚠️ Attention: Not all USB-Modems compatible with Xiaomi TV. Proven models: Huawei E3372, ZTE MF823. Modems with drivers only for Windows will not work.

🔗 Powerline adapters (Internet by electrical wiring)

If the router is far away and pulling the cable is inconvenient, use Powerline (e.g. TP-Link). TL-PA4010). Speed up to 500 Mbps, but depends on the quality of the wiring.

How to connect:

1. Plug one adapter into the socket next to the router and connect them with an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the second adapter to the socket next to the TV and connect to the port LAN on TV.
3. On the TV, select Ethernet in the network settings.

6. Solving Typical Connection Errors

Even after you set up correctly, you can have problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions.

If Xiaomi TV says No internet connection, but other devices are working:

Check if the router is blocking. MAC-TV address (in router settings)

Turn it off. VPN on the TV (Settings) → Network → VPN)

Try another one. DNS (e.g. 1.1.1.1)

Reset the network settings on the TV

Update the firmware of the TV and router

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For PatchWall models: If you don’t have access to Google Play after connecting to Wi-Fi, do:

1. Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization.
2. Add a Google account (if not available).

7. Set up the Internet for specific Xiaomi models

Some Xiaomi TVs have unique connectivity features. Consider the most popular models:

📺 Xiaomi Mi TV 4/4A/4C (2018-2020)

These models work on Android TV 9 and have a limitation: no 5GHz Wi-Fi support on the base versions (2.4GHz only:

• Use Ethernet for a stable connection.
• Update your firmware to the latest version (sometimes 5GHz support is added).

📺 Xiaomi Mi TV 5/5 Pro (2020-2022)

Supports Wi-Fi 5 support (802.11ac) Gigabit Ethernet for maximum speed:

• In the router settings, select the channel width of 80 MHz.
• Activate. WPA3 (if the router supports).

📺 Xiaomi Mi TV A2 / P1 / S Pro (2022-2026)

New models from Google TV Support for Wi-Fi 6, features:

• 🔒 When you first connect, you may need to confirm through the Google Home app.
• 📱 You can use a voice assistant to manage your network (OK Google, connect to Wi-Fi).

If you have Xiaomi TV Stick (prefix), then:

• Wi-Fi only (no Ethernet port)
• For stable operation, use 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

8. FAQ: Frequent questions about Internet connection