How to connect to Xiaomi devices: a complete guide for smartphones, TV and gadgets

Connecting to Xiaomi devices — whether it’s a smartphone, TV or smart gadget — often raises questions among users. The manufacturer offers several ways to connect, from standard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to proprietary protocols like Mi Share or Mi Share. ADB But not all methods are universal, like connecting to Mi. TV Mi Home is different from syncing a Redmi Note 12 smartphone with a laptop. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, including nuances for different versions. MIUI HyperOS and common bugs that interfere with a successful connection.

We will focus on connecting through Mi Account to restore access to a locked device, a method that is often overlooked, although it can save data when you lose your password. Also consider alternative options for devices without a display (for example, Xiaomi Mi Band or Mi Smart Speaker speakers), where standard instructions do not work. If you have previously encountered problems such as an error “failed to connect to the network” or “device not detected”, here you will find solutions based on the latest firmware updates of 2026.

1. Connection of Xiaomi smartphone to Wi-Fi: basic and hidden settings

The standard Wi-Fi connection on Xiaomi is no different from other Android devices, but there are nuances associated with the proprietary shell. MIUI 14 and later, Smart Connection automatically switches the network when the signal is weak, which is not always convenient:

1. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select "Additional Features".
3. Turn off the option "Autoconnection to open networks" and "Smart switching".

If the network doesn’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔍 Manually add network: enter SSID and password to Settings → Wi-Fi → Add a network.
• 📶 Reboot router – sometimes Xiaomi does not see a network with channel 13 (banned in some countries).
• 🔄 Reset network settings: Settings → Memory and files → Reset → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.

For HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) added “Priority” regime 5G", If the Internet is unstable, turn it off in Settings. → Mobile network → Type of network.

⚠️ Note: If an exclamation point appears after connecting to Wi-Fi and there is no Internet access, check your settings IP. Xiaomi sometimes gets a "Static" mode. IP" — switch over "DHCP" net-like.

2. synchronization through Mi Account: access recovery and backup

Mi Account is not just an account for Mi Store purchases, but also the key to backing up, finding a device, and even unlocking it after a reset, to connect to an account on a new device:

1. When you first turn on, select "Login to Mi Account".
2. Enter. email/If you use two-factor authentication, you can verify it with a code from SMS Google Authenticator.
3. Allow access to contacts, photos and notes (optional).

If the device is already configured but not linked to the account:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Click "Enter" and follow the instructions.
3. After authorization, enable "Data Sync" for backup.

Important: Without binding to Mi Account, you will not be able to:

• 🔓 Unlock the device after reset via Find Device.
• 📱 Restore backup to a new device.
• 🛡️ Use Mi Cloud features (e.g., phone search).

Is there a valid account associated with the account? email/phone|

Is there access? SMS or an authenticator for 2FA|

Whether data is stored from the previous device (if migration is possible)|

Is it off? VPN (It can block Xiaomi servers)-->

⚠️ Note: If you buy a used Xiaomi device, be sure to check if it is withdrawn from the previous Mi Account. Otherwise, the original owner will be able to block the gadget through Find Device, even after resetting the settings.

3. Connection to Xiaomi TV: Mi TV, Mi Box and Smart Projector

Xiaomi Smart TVs (Mi series) TV A2, Xiaomi TV Q2 Support several ways of connecting: via Wi-Fi, via HDMI-CEC (For remote control of other devices, and the Mi Home protocol for integration into the smart home.

3.1 Connecting to Wi-Fi and setting up the network

Unlike smartphones, Xiaomi TVs often require manual password entry from the keyboard on the screen to speed up the process:

1. Use the Mi Remote app on your smartphone to type text.
2. If the network is not displayed, check if the router supports the standard. 802.11ac (Some budget models of Mi TV They only work 802.11n).

3.2 Management through Mi Home

To integrate the TV into the Xiaomi ecosystem:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone.
2. Add the device via "Add the device" → "Television".
3. Follow the instructions on the TV screen to pair (usually you need to enter) PIN-TV-screen code).

If the TV is not detected:

• 🔌 Check that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔄 Restart router and TV.
• 📱 Update the Mi Home app and TV firmware.

4. Connection through ADB: Developers and Advanced Users

ADB (Android Debug Bridge is a debugging tool that lets you connect to Xiaomi from a computer:

• 📱 Custom firmware installations (TWRP, LineageOS).
• 🔧 Unlock the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock).
• 🖥️ Control of the device through the command line.

To turn on ADB smartphone:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About the phone and tap 7 times on the "Version" MIUI".
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Turn on "Debugging by" USB" and “Installation through USB".

To connect to the PC:

1. Download the Android SDK Platform-Tools.
2. Connect your smartphone to USB (Use the original cable!).
3. Enter in the command line: adb devices If the device is displayed, the connection is established.

Typical errors and decisions:

• 🚫 "Unauthorized: Confirm the resolution on your phone when you first connect.
• 🔌 "Device not found": check drivers (install Mi) PC Suite or Google USB Driver).
• 🔄 "Offline: Reboot your device and PC, change USB-port.

adb kill-server


adb start-server

This will reset the cache of connections and often solve the problem.-->

5. Connect Xiaomi smart devices (Mi Band, speakers, lamps)

Xiaomi ecosystem gadgets (e.g. Mi Band 8, Mi Smart Speaker, Yeelight) are connected via the Mi Home or Zepp Life app (for fitness bracelets).

1. Install the appropriate app (Mi Home for most devices).
2. Register or sign in to your Mi Account.
3. Click "Add device" and select a category (e.g. "Lighting" for lamps).
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to hold the button on the device until the indicator flashes).

Features for popular devices:

For Mi Band and other wearable devices:

• 📱 If the bracelet is not synced, untie it in Zepp Life and reconnect it.
• 🔋 Check battery power – at a level below 10%, the connection may be interrupted.
• 📲 Update the bracelet firmware through the app.

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For Yeelight smart bulbs and Mi Smart Speaker speakers, be sure to use a 2.4GHz network. These devices don't support 5GHz, even if your router runs in two bands.

6. Connecting to Xiaomi via Bluetooth: nuances and limitations

Bluetooth in Xiaomi devices often runs unstable due to power optimizations in the MIUI. For example, smartphones can automatically disconnect the connection to headphones or fitness bracelets to save charge:

1. Turn off "Adaptive Battery Savings" in Settings → Battery → Battery mode.
2. Add the Bluetooth device to the “Optimization Exceptions” (in the same battery settings).

To connect headphones or speakers:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and put the headphones in pairing mode (usually holding the power button).
2. Select the device from the list of available.
3. If required, confirm the code (usually 0000 or 1234).

Typical problems and solutions:

• 🎧 Headphones connect, but the sound is interrupted: turn off "Double audio" in Bluetooth settings.
• 🔊 Mi Smart Speaker Column Does Not Play Music: Check It Is Selected as an Output Device in the Notification Panel.
• 📱 Smartphone does not see the device: restart the Bluetooth module (turn off / turn on the aircraft mode).

7. Connection to Xiaomi from a computer: Mi PC Suite and alternatives

Official Mi software PC Suite allows you to manage files, install apps and update firmware, but it doesn’t work stable on Windows. 10/11. Alternative ways of connecting:

7.1. Mi PC Suite

Download the program from the official website and follow the instructions.

• 🖥️ Use the original. USB-cable (cheap cables may not transmit data).
• 🔌 Enable "File Transfer" when connecting to a PC.
• 🛡️ Disable the antivirus – it can block the installation of drivers.

Alternatives: MTP, ADB, Fastboot

If Mi PC Suite is not working:

• 📁 Use the standard protocol to transfer files MTP (opens up like a removable disk).
• 🔧 Use Fastboot for firmware or unlock (commands are entered via command line).
• 🖱️ Scrcpy (free utility for mirroring) is suitable for controlling the screen from a PC).

Example of commands to unlock the bootloader via Fastboot:

fastboot oem unlock

After that, the data on the device will be erased!

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting to Xiaomi