How to connect Wi-Fi to Xiaomi phone: all ways + problem solving

Connecting to Wi-Fi on Xiaomi smartphones seems like a simple task – until you encounter errors like “Authentication”, “Save but without Internet access” or a complete lack of networks in the list. Even experienced users are sometimes lost when the phone does not see the router or is constantly disconnected from the network. MIUI), We also solve typical problems, from incorrect passwords to conflicts. IP-address.

Xiaomi is a manufacturer that regularly updates the MIUI interface, and the location of menu items can vary even on devices of the same year of release. We took this into account and gave universal instructions that work on the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 and other models of 2020-2026. If your phone is older, check the version of MIUI in Settings → About phone and update the firmware if necessary.

1. Standard connection via settings

This is a basic method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of model. Suitable for open and secure networks (WPA2/WPA3). If you have never connected to Wi-Fi on this phone, start with this method.

Open Settings (the gear icon on your desktop) and go to the Wi-Fi section. At the top of the screen, turn on the switch if the network is off. In 2-3 seconds, a list of available access points will appear. Find your network in the list and tap it by its name (SSID). If the network is not, click Update (round arrow in the upper right corner).

• 🔍 For open networks (without password): just click Connect in the window that appears.
• 🔐 For secure networks, enter your password and press Connect. Make sure the register matches the letters — MIUI sensitive.
• 📱 Additional settings: after connecting, tap the network name again to configure IP-address, DNS Or turn on the Wi-Fi energy saving mode.

If an “Authentication” error appears after entering the password, check:

• ✅ Password correctness (try entering it in your notebook to see the characters).
• ✅ Type of network security in router settings (should be) WPA2-PSK or WPA3).
• ✅ Absence of special symbols in the password (for example, #, $, Cyrillic).

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2. Quick connection through QR-code

Few people know, but Xiaomi supports Wi-Fi connectivity through scanning QR-This is useful if the password is long or contains special characters. MIUI 12 and newer (2020 and later).

To take advantage of this function:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Slap the icon. QR-code (located in the upper right corner next to Update).
3. Put the camera on QR-It's a code with network data. It can be generated:

Important: if QR-code is not scanned, check the camera's permission to access the Settings app (c Settings) → Annexes → Permissions. On some firmware, this access is blocked by default.

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If you have a Xiaomi router, use the proprietary Mi WiFi function: open the Mi Home application, select your router and click Share Wi-Fi - the system will generate QR-code.

3. Connect via WPS (for routers with a button)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to connect to the network without entering a password — just press a button on the router.

• 📶 Your router supports WPS (usually have a button that says WPS or 🔄).
• 📱 Your Xiaomi phone is working on your phone. MIUI 11 or later (older versions may not have a feature).

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Additional → WPS.
3. Click Connect via WPS.
4. Press the WPS button on the router for 2 minutes (usually located on the back).

If the connection does not occur:

• ⚠️ Make sure the router supports WPS (check the documentation).
• ⚠️ Some providers are shutting down WPS By default, enable it in the router’s web interface (usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
• ⚠️ On phones with custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience) WPS may not work.

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4. Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network

Hidden SSIDs don't translate their name, so they're not visible in the general list.

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Scroll through the list to the end and click Add Network (or Other in older versions of MIUI).
3. Enter:

Save.

If the phone is not connected to a hidden network:

⚠️ Note: Some routers block devices that try to connect to a hidden network with the wrong router. SSID. Make sure the name is entered without typos – even an extra space will make the connection impossible.

5. Solving common connection errors

Even after you enter your password correctly, Xiaomi can still make mistakes, and we'll look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Error: “Authentication” or “Save but without the Internet”

This problem occurs in 80% of cases and is associated with mismatch of safety parameters.

• 🔄 Restart the router (turn off the socket for 30 seconds).
• 🔧 Change the type of security on the router with WPA3 on WPA2 (Some old phones don’t support WPA3).
• 📵 Remove the network on your phone and connect again: Settings → Wi-Fi → [tap the net] → Delete.
• 🔢 Check regional settings: if the router is set to China and the phone is set to Russia, there may be conflicts of channels.

Mistake: «IP-address not received»

This means that the router does not issue the phone. IP-address DHCP. Decisions:

• 🔄 Restart router and phone.
• 📱 Set up static. IP manually:
• 🖥️ In the router settings, check if it is turned on DHCP-server (usually in a section) LAN or DHCP).

The phone is constantly disconnected from Wi-Fi

If Xiaomi’s smartphone spontaneously breaks the connection, the reasons may be as follows:

• ⚡ Energy conservation: in MIUI You have a Wi-Fi shutdown function in sleep mode. → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Power saving mode Wi-Fi.
• 📶 Weak signal: If the signal level is below 2-3 divisions, the phone can switch to mobile Internet. Use a repeater or move the router closer.
• 🔄 Conflict IP: Two devices on the network got the same IP. Set the static. IP for the phone (see instructions above).
• 🛠️ Problems with firmware: on some versions MIUI 13-14 bugs with Wi-Fi. Update the software in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

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If the problem only occurs with one network, it is likely that the router settings are to blame. Try connecting to another Wi-Fi (such as in a cafe or at friends) to confirm this.

6. Additional Wi-Fi settings on Xiaomi

Once connected successfully, you can optimize your network, and here are some useful features that many people miss:

• 🔗 Wi-Fi priority: If your phone is constantly switching to mobile data, turn on Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Wi-Fi priority: Phone will hold on to Wi-Fi even with weak signal.
• 📡 5GHz Range: If your router supports two bands (2.4 and 5GHz), choose 5GHz for higher speed (but shorter range).In the list of networks, 5GHz networks usually have a suffix _5G.
• 🔒 Filtration MAC-Addresses: If the router is enabled filtering, add MAC-- The phone address is on the whitelist. MAC You can set up → The phone. → All characteristics → MAC-Wi-Fi address.
• 🌐 Change of change DNS: To speed up the Internet or bypass the blockages change DNS at 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google) in network settings.

Xiaomi models with MIUI 14 have Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) feature to activate:

1. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the name of the network you are connected to.
3. Select Additional → Wi-Fi standard.
4. Install 802.11ax (if the router supports this standard).

7. Features of connection on different models Xiaomi

While the overall Wi-Fi connection algorithm is the same, some Xiaomi models have nuances:

On global firmware phones (like the Redmi Note 12 Global), Wi-Fi issues are less common than on Chinese versions (China ROM).If you use Chinese firmware, consider switching to global or EU ROM via Fastboot.

8. Alternative ways to connect to the Internet

If you can’t connect to Wi-Fi, there are several alternatives:

• 📶 Mobile Internet: Enable data transfer in Settings → SIM-Maps and mobile networks. Use Data Saving Mode to save traffic.
• 🔗 Modem mode: connect your phone to another device with the Internet via USB or Bluetooth and use the Access Point (Settings) → Modem mode).
• 💻 USB Ethernet: If you have Xiaomi with support USB OTG (for example, POCO F4), You can connect a USB-Ethernet adapter and use wired Internet.
• 📡 Public Networks: Cafes, airports and shopping malls often have free Wi-Fi. Use Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Public network notifications to allow the phone to automatically prompt you to connect.

For models with 5G support (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro), you can use mobile Internet as your main one – modern tariffs offer unlimited traffic at an affordable price. Compare the speed of your Wi-Fi and 5G through Speedtest service – sometimes the mobile network works more stable.

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If you need internet urgently and Wi-Fi is not working, turn on the plane mode for 10 seconds, then turn it off and try to reconnect, which resets the network settings without losing data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Wi-Fi on Xiaomi