How to accurately measure the speed of the Internet on a Xiaomi TV: from Wi-Fi to Ethernet

Why Xiaomi TV Internet Speed Is Important and How to Measure It

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi TV, Xiaomi TV A, and others) have long ceased to be just screens for watching TV channels. Today, these are full-fledged multimedia centers where Internet speed directly affects the quality of 4K/8K streaming, app downloads and even voice assistants. However, many users are faced with the fact that the speed on the smartphone is the same, and on the TV – a completely different one.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to measure Internet speed on Xiaomi TV, including built-in tools, third-party apps and hidden system functions. You will learn how to test both Wi-Fi and wired connection (Ethernet), and what to do if the results are lower than expected.

Before you get to the instructions, remember: Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV/PatchWall often underrate due to processor limitations and power optimization. This is not always a defect - just a feature of the platform that can be bypassed.

Method 1: Built-in speed test in Xiaomi TV settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in network diagnostics tool, which is available on all Xiaomi TV models with PatchWall 3.0 firmware and later (including Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV X, etc.).

To run the test:

1. Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
2. Go to the section Network and Internet → Wi-Fi (or Ethernet if you use a cable).
3. Choose your network and click on it (don’t switch off!).
4. In the window that opens, tap on the item Speed Test or Network Diagnostics (the name depends on the model).

In 10 to 30 seconds, you will see three key parameters:

• 📶 Download speed – shows how fast the TV receives data from the Internet (important for streaming).
• 📤 Upload speed – relevant for online games or video calls (on TV is rarely used).
• 🕒 Ping (Latency) - server response time, optimal to 50 ms for comfortable viewing.

⚠️ Note: The built-in test often shows understated results due to the limitations of the TV processor. For accurate data, use third-party applications (see Method 2).

Method 2: Speed Testing Applications (Speedtest analogue)

Built-in test is good, but it's better to use specialized apps for objective evaluation. Google Play for Android TV has a few proven options:

How to install and use (as an example of Analiti):

Download the app from Google Play on TV|Open Analiti and select the nearest server (e.g., Moscow)|Run the test with the "Start" button"|Wait until completion (about 1 minute)|Compare the results with the data on the smartphone-->

An important nuance: on Xiaomi TV with Amlogic processor (most models), applications can run slower than on a smartphone. If the test "hangs" during the ping stage, try:

• 🔄 Restart the TV (Settings) → The device → Reboot).
• 📶 Reconnect to Wi-Fi (forget the network and connect again).
• 🔌 If you use Ethernet, check the cable (better Cat) 5e higher).

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For maximum accuracy, disable background applications: close all programs before the test through Settings → Applications → Launched.

Method 3: Browser Verification (for PatchWall 4.0+ models)

If you have a TV with PatchWall 4.0 or later firmware (e.g. Xiaomi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV A55), you have a full-fledged TV Bro or Google Chrome browser, and you can run online speed tests without installing apps.

Instructions:

1. Open your browser (find it in the app menu or through voice search – say “Browser”).
2. Go to one of the sites: speedtest.net (classic test), fast.com (from Netflix, optimized for streaming), speed.yandex.ru (servers in Russia)

Click "Start Test" and wait for the results.

Advantages of the method:

• 🌍 Access to global servers (you can select a location for the test).
• 📊 More detailed statistics (delay schedules, jitter).
• 🔄 Ability to retest without restarting the application.

⚠️ Note: The TV browser may not run Flash or WebGL, so some tests (such as older versions of Speedtest) may not run. HTML5-version.

Method 4: Testing with ADB (for advanced users)

If you want the most accurate data without the influence of a graphical interface, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for diagnosing problems at the system level, but requires a PC and basic command line skills.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer installed ADB.
• 🔌 Cable USB (to connect TV to PC) or Wi-Fi access (if network debugging is enabled).
• ⚙️ Included option Debugging by USB on the TV (Settings) → On TV. → POS version → Click on Version 7 times, then return to Settings → For developers).

Test teams:

Connection to TV (by USB or Wi-Fi)


adb connect IP_TV:5555# e.g. adb connect 192.168.1.100:5555




Run the speed test (use the ping utility to check for delay)



adb shell ping -c 10 google.com




bandwidth test (requires root rights, does not work on all models)



adb shell wget -O /dev/null http://speedtest.tele2.net/100MB.zip

Results:

• The ping command will show the stability of the connection (packet loss, delays).
• wget will allow you to estimate the real download speed (in MB / s).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi Smart) TV X50) team ADB They may not work properly because of the manufacturer's limitations, and then use alternative methods.

Method 5: Comparison of speeds on TV and other devices

To understand whether there is a problem on the TV or on the network, compare the test results on different devices connected to the same router.

If the speed is significantly lower on the TV than on other devices, the reasons may be as follows:

• 📡 Weak Wi-Fi module (in budget models Redmi) TV chip-stripped).
• 🔋 Energy saving (in settings, disable Eco Mode or Network Optimization).
• 🛠️ Outdated firmware (update the software through Settings) → Updating the system).
• 📶 Interference from other devices (switch to a 5GHz channel with less congestion).

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If the difference between TV and smartphone is more than 30%, the problem is most likely the hardware limitations of the TV, not the router.

Frequent mistakes and how to fix them

When testing speed on Xiaomi TV, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common and ways to solve them.

Problem 1: The speed test doesn’t start or freeze.

• 🔄 Restart the TV and router.
• 📵 Turn it off. VPN (If you use it, through settings → Network → VPN.
• 🛠️ Update the firmware TV (relevant for models older than 2020).

Problem 2: Wi-Fi speeds are much lower than cable speeds.

• 📶 Switch from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz (or vice versa) in router settings.
• 📍 Move the router closer to the TV (or use a signal repeater).
• 🔧 In Wi-Fi settings on TV, disable the option Automatic connection to open networks.

Problem 3: The ping is too high (over 100 ms).

• 🎮 If you play cloud games (such as Xbox Cloud Gaming), connect via Ethernet.
• 🌐 Check the load on the router (disable the extra devices).
• 🔗 Change. DNS at 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 in the settings of the TV network.

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If the TV is connected to the router via a Powerline adapter, the speed may drop due to interference. Try connecting the cable directly.

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