Connecting Xiaomi TV to wired Internet: full instruction with tips and life hacks

Introduction: Why Xiaomi TV wired?

Wired Internet connection via Ethernet cable for Xiaomi TVs (Mi series) TV 4/5, Redmi Smart TV, Mi TV Q1/Q2) — This is a guarantee of stable signal without delay, especially important for the 4K-While Wi-Fi is convenient, it is susceptible to interference from neighboring networks, walls and appliances, the wire provides speed to the Internet. 1 Gbps (supported by Gigabit Ethernet port) and ping below 10 MS – critical for gamers and amateurs IPTV.

In this article, you will find not only the basic instructions, but also hidden settings (for example, the priority of a wired connection over Wi-Fi), solutions to typical problems (when the cable is connected, but the Internet does not work), as well as a comparison of speeds for different Xiaomi models. TV. If your TV doesn’t see the network or if it’s constantly breaking the connection, there are answers.

What are Xiaomi models? TV Supports wired internet?

Not all Xiaomi TVs have an Ethernet port, and here is the current list of wired-connectors (data for 2026):

⚠️ Attention: Mi models TV 4S redmi TV A (2020–2021) No Ethernet port, only Wi-Fi. If there is no connector on the back of your TV RJ-45 (square with a latch), wired connection is impossible without additional adapters (about them in the section about alternative methods).

To accurately define your model, go to Settings. → On TV. → A model, like a sign. L55M6-6ARU mi TV 5 diagonally 55 inch.

What's it gonna take to connect?

Minimum set for wired connection:

• 🔌 Ethernet cable (categories Cat) 5e The length is between 0.5 and 100 meters (but the shorter the signal is more stable).
• 📡 Router (router) with free LAN-The port must be signed as LAN or numbered (1-4).
• ⚡ Power TV: Make sure the cable is plugged into the outlet (some models block the network when operating from the outlet) USB).

In addition, it may be useful:

• 🔧 USB-Ethernet adapter (if there is no port, but there is one) USB — More in the section on alternative methods).
• 📏 Cable ties for neat stacking of wire along the plinth.
• 🔄 Switch (switch) if there are no free ports on the router.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use damaged cables with bare veins or pinched connectors - this can damage the network controller of the TV. Before connecting, check the cable for cavities and check if the connector is fixed in the port with a characteristic click.

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If your router is far from your TV, use Powerline adapters, which are cheaper than wiring through walls and more reliable than Wi-Fi.

Step-by-step: how to connect Xiaomi TV cable-to-the-internet

Follow this algorithm to set up a wired connection:

1. Turn off the TV for 30 seconds (this will reset the network cache settings).
2. Connect Ethernet Cable: One End to the LAN-router port (usually yellow) The other end is in the TV's Ethernet port (on the back).

Turn on the TV.

Go to the network settings

Settings → Network and Internet → Wired network

Select the connection mode

• DHCP (automatically - the router will appoint itself IP-address (recommended).
• Manual setting – if static is required IP (for IPTV corporate networks).
• Confirm the connection and wait for the message “Internet connected”.

If after connecting the cable in the network menu does not appear the item "Wired network", check:

• 🔌 Is the cable inserted correctly (should be clicked).
• 📡 Are the indicators on LAN-router port (usually green/orange LED).
• 🔄 Router reboots (sometimes ports will freeze»).

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The TV is plugged in, not in. USB|

On the router, the indicator of connection to the port is lit|

In the network settings selected section "Wired network"-->

Setting Priority: How to Get Xiaomi to Set Up TV Use cable, not Wi-Fi

By default, Xiaomi TVs can automatically switch between Wi-Fi and wired internet, which is not always convenient. To force Ethernet, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Settings. → Network and Internet.
2. Select a Wired Network and make sure the connection is active.
3. Go to Additional Settings → Network priority.
4. Set a tick opposite Always use a wired connection.
5. Save the settings and restart the TV.

⚠️ If the Internet disappears after these actions, check if your router blocks devices with unknowns. MAC-Add addresses, then add MAC-TV address (you can find it in Settings) → On TV. → Status) in the list of allowed devices on the router.

For Mi models TV P1 and Q2 There's a hidden option called Gamer Mode, which turns off background updates and optimizes the network for low ping:

Settings → System → Gamer Mode → Enable

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Priority of wired connection is important for stability, especially if you have weak Wi-Fi or many connected devices.

Problems: Internet via cable does not work

If after connecting Ethernet TV does not see the network or writes “No Internet access”, use this instruction:

1. Verification of physical connection

• 🔌 Try another cable (the current cable may be damaged).
• 📡 Connect the cable to another LAN-router.
• 🖥️ Check the cable on another device (laptop, console).

2. Router setup

• 🔄 Restart the router (pull out the plug for 1 minute).
• 🛡️ Turn it off. MAC-filtering in router settings (Security or Access Control).
• 🌐 Make sure the router is on DHCP-server (otherwise the TV will not be available) IP-address).

Manual tuning IP TV-wise

If the router doesn't IP automatically:

1. In the Wired Network menu, select Manual Setup.
2. Enter the data: IP-address: 192.168.1.100 (if the router has a IP 192.168.1.1). Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: IP your router (e.g. 192.168.1.1). DNS: 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).

4. Resetting network settings

If nothing helps, reset your network settings to factory:

Settings → System → Reset → Reset Network settings

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi Smart models TV X50/X55 firmware MIUI TV 3.0 You may need to update the software to work properly on Ethernet. → On TV. → Version. MIUI TV.

Alternative ways to wired (if there is no Ethernet port)

If you have a Xiaomi model TV not equipped with an Ethernet port (e.g., Mi) TV 4S or Redmi TV A), there are two workarounds:

1. USB-Ethernet adapter

This will require:

• 🔌 adapter USB 2.0/3.0 → Ethernet (e.g. TP-Link) UE300 or ASIX AX88179).
• ⚡ USB-externally powered hub (if the TV does not provide enough power for the adapter).

Connection:

1. Insert the adapter in USB-television-port.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the adapter.
3. In the network settings, select USB-networker.

⚠️ Note: Not all adapters are compatible with MIUI TV. Check the support on the forums before buying (for example, check the support on the forums, 4PDA). Adapters on a Realtek chip RTL8153 work more steadily.

2. Powerline adapters (Internet by wiring)

If you are not comfortable with the cable, use Powerline:

• 🔌 Connect the first adapter to the router and socket.
• 📺 Connect the second adapter to the socket next to the TV and connect it to the TV via Ethernet.

The speed depends on the quality of the wiring, but usually is 200-500 Mbit / s.

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For maximum speed, connect adapters to one phase of the power grid (for example, to adjacent outlets on one wall).

Speed comparison: Ethernet vs Wi-Fi on Xiaomi TV

We tested the speed of the Internet on Mi. TV 5 55" and Redmi Smart TV X55 Connected via cable and Wi-Fi (Xiaomi router) AX3600, 1 Gbps tariff Results (average values of 5 measurements):

Conclusions:

• 📈 Ethernet is 2 to 3 times faster than Wi-Fi, even on top models.
• 🎮 Ping is 4-5 times lower – critical for cloud gaming (e.g. Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce) NOW).
• 📺 4K-Streaming video (Netflix, YouTube) via Ethernet does not slow down, unlike Wi-Fi with a weak signal.

For objectivity: at a distance of 1 meter from the Wi-Fi router, 5 GHz shows a speed close to Ethernet, but already in 5 meters (through the wall) the speed drops by 30-50%.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions