How to control the TV DEXP via Xiaomi phone: all ways and life hacks

Smartphone control has long ceased to be a luxury, a standard feature for most modern models. DEXP Often faced with a problem: the manufacturer does not always provide its own mobile applications, and standard solutions from Xiaomi (for example, Mi Remote) do not always work correctly with devices of other brands. DEXP Xiaomi phone – from universal apps to hidden Android features TV, This will help even if your model does not support smart protocols.

Feature of televisions DEXP It is a variety of models: some models are equipped with a full Android TV (for example, series DEXP H32D7000 or DEXP U50H8000), Others run proprietary firmware with limited functionality, and therefore management approaches will be different, and we'll look at both options, and we'll also give you recommendations for network setup if you can't see the TV on the LAN. Some methods require root rights on the phone or activation of the developer mode on the TV – we will also talk about this in detail.

Before you go to the instructions, check two key things: 1 Make sure your TV is on the right track. DEXP It is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Xiaomi phone. Even if you plan to use an IR port, the initial setup often requires a network connection. 2) Update the TV firmware to the latest version - newer versions often add protocol support. DLNA Miracast, which makes management easier.

Method 1: Universal applications for IR port management

If you have a TV DEXP It does not support smart features (no Wi-Fi or Android) TV), The only reliable way to control is through an infrared port (IR), most Xiaomi smartphones (such as the Redmi Note 11, POCO X5, Mi 11) are equipped with an IR transmitter, which allows you to use them as a universal remote:

  • 📱 Mi Remote Controller (officially from Xiaomi) – supports a codebase for most brands, including the DEXP. Disadvantages: may not recognize rare models.
  • 🎛️ Unified Remote - allows you to create custom buttons and macros, Suitable for old TVs without Smart TV.
  • 🔄 AnyMote Universal Remote – has an expanded database of IR codes and supports remote learning (if the original remote control) DEXP work).
  • 🌐 ZaZa Remote – specializes in Russian and Chinese brands, including DEXP. There's a Russified interface.

How to set up Mi Remote Controller for DEXP:

  1. Download the app from Google Play (or AppGallery for devices without Google services).
  2. Open the application and click "Add device» → «Television».
  3. Choose a brand. DEXP. If it’s not on the list, try “Another Brand” or “Code Search».
  4. Point the phone's IR port to the TV and check the buttons. If nothing happens, try another code from the list.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi phone doesn’t recognize your TV DEXP With Mi Remote, the problem may be that there is no IR port in the phone model. Check the specifications of your device: the IR transmitter is only available in the Mi series, the Redmi Note (up to the 10th model) and some of the other models. POCO. In new flagships (for example, Xiaomi 13) the IR port is often absent.

📊 What kind of TV are you? DEXP?
With Android TV
No Smart TV (normal)
I don't know the model.
Another brand

Method 2: Control over Wi-Fi (DLNA, Miracast, Local Network)

If you have a TV DEXP It supports Wi-Fi or Ethernet, you can control it over a local area network. TV (for example, DEXP H43D7000) or embedded DLNA-The main protocols:

  • 📶 DLNA — It allows you to stream media from your phone to your TV, but it doesn’t give you full control.
  • 🔄 Miracast – duplicates the screen of the phone on the TV (suitable for presentations or games).
  • 🖥️ Local Network Control – full management through applications like Google Home or TeamViewer QuickSupport.

Instructions for connecting by Miracast:

  1. On TV. DEXP Go to Settings. → Network → Miracast (or Screen Mirroring).
  2. On Xiaomi phone, open "Settings" → Connection and sharing → Screen transmission».
  3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
  4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

For full control (like from the remote), use the Google Home app:

  1. Install Google Home on your phone.
  2. Make sure that the TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
  3. In the app, click "Add device» → «Set up the device» → «New device».
  4. If the TV is not found, check if it supports Google Cast (usually specified in the specs).

Television and phone connected to the same network|The TV's on mode. Miracast/DLNA|Disabled. VPN and a proxy on the phone|Updated firmware of both devices-->

ProtocolRequired.What can I do?Limitations
DLNAWi-Fi on TVBroadcast video/photo, musicNo control over the TV menu
MiracastWi-Fi DirectDuplicate the phone screenImage delay, no sound in some cases
Google CastAndroid TV or built-in ChromecastMedia management, voice commandsIt doesn't work on all models. DEXP
Local Network (TeamViewer)Installation of software on TVFull remote controlRequires manual adjustment

3. Method: Using the TeamViewer application for full control

If you need not just to switch channels, but to fully control the TV interface (for example, to configure Smart). TV Or installing apps, the best option is TeamViewer QuickSupport, which works even for TVs. DEXP without official remote management support.

How to set up:

  1. On TV. DEXP (if he's on Android TV) Install TeamViewer QuickSupport via Google Play.
  2. Launch the app and write it down. ID device.
  3. On Xiaomi, install the main TeamViewer app.
  4. Enter. ID field-screen «ID partner and connect.
  5. On the TV, confirm the connection request.

Important: For this method, the TV must support third-party apps (i.e., run on Android). TV). If you have a proprietary firmware model (for example, DEXP L32F6000), This way won't work.

⚠️ Note: When using TeamViewer to control your TV DEXP Xiaomi phone may cause a delay in input to 1-2 It's normal for a remote connection. To reduce lag, connect your phone to the network via an Ethernet cable (if supported), or use Wi-Fi. 5 GHz.

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If TeamViewer is not connected, check if the TV firewall is blocking incoming connections. → Network → Additionally. → Firewall and temporarily turn it off.

4. Method: Voice control via Google Assistant or Alice

If you have a TV DEXP It works on Android TV, You can control it with voice assistants:

  • 🎙️ Google Assistant (built into Xiaomi phones with Google services).
  • 🤖 Alice from Yandex (works through the Yandex app or smart speaker).
  • 🔗 Connecting your TV and phone to one account Google/Yandex.

Configure through Google Assistant:

  1. On TV. DEXP Sign in to your Google account (Settings) → Accounts).
  2. On your Xiaomi phone, open Google Assistant (hold the Home button or say “OK, Google”).
  3. Say a command, such as “turn on Netflix on the TV” or “turn up the volume on the TV.” DEXP».
  4. If the TV doesn’t respond, check if it’s connected to the same account as the phone.

For Alice:

  1. Install the Yandex application on your phone and log in.
  2. On TV. DEXP install the Yandex app for TV.
  3. In the app on the TV, log in to the same Yandex account as on your phone.
  4. Now you can give commands to Alice, for example: “Alice, turn on Channel One on the TV.”
What teams Alice supports for TVs DEXP?
Alice can do the following with the TV: DEXP (Provided that Android is supported TV): - Channel switching (Alice, turn on NTV) - Volume control (Alice, turn up 20%) - App launch (Alice, open YouTube on TV) - Playback control (Alice, pause the movie) - Content search (Alice, find the movie "Brother" on TV) Restrictions: Alice does not support the control of the TV settings menu (for example, you can not change the brightness or contrast of the voice).

5. Problem Solving: TV DEXP You can’t connect to Xiaomi’s phone.

If none of these methods worked, check the following points:

  • 🔌 Power and network: Make sure your TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you use mobile Internet, turn on the hotspot on your phone and connect the TV to it.
  • 🔄 Update: On the TV, go to Settings → About the device → Update the system and check the relevance of the firmware.
  • 🛡️ Firewall/Antivirus: On Xiaomi phone, disable Mi Security or other antiviruses – they can block network connections.
  • 📡 Developer Mode: On the TV, activate Settings → On TV. → Build number (click 7 times). Then in the Developer Settings, turn on Debugging by USB and Network debugging.

If you're TV DEXP not visible on the local network:

  1. Check if it's on the TV. DLNA or Miracast (Settings) → Network → Additionally).
  2. Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-server does not issue IP-address correctly.
  3. On the phone, enter in the browser IP-TV address (can be found in Settings) → Network → Network status: If the page opens, the problem is in the app.

⚠️ Attention: If your TV is yours DEXP Release to 2019 (e.g., models) DEXP L24F6000 or DEXP H32E6000), It may not support modern control protocols, and in this case, the only working option is an IR remote via Mi Remote or buying an external adapter. HDMI-CEC (For example, BroadLink RM4 Pro).

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If you're TV DEXP It does not connect over Wi-Fi, first check if it supports protocols. DLNA This information is listed in the manual or on the official website. DEXP model-specific.

Alternative methods: HDMI-CEC and external adapters

If none of the software methods worked, consider the hardware solutions:

  • 🔌 HDMI-CEC Adapter (e.g. Pulse-Eight) USB-CEC) — It allows you to control the TV through HDMI-Suitable for models without Smart TV.
  • 📶 Wi-Fi adapter with an IR transmitter (e.g. BroadLink) RM4 Pro) – connects to the router and simulates the IR signals of the original remote.
  • 🖥️ Mini-PC on Android (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Box S) – connects to TV via Android HDMI And lets you control it through your phone.

How to set up HDMI-CEC:

  1. Connect the adapter to HDMI-television-port DEXP.
  2. Install the adapter manufacturer’s app on your Xiaomi phone.
  3. Follow the pairing instructions (usually required to enter) PIN-TV-screen).
  4. Now you can control the basic functions (on, switching channels, volume) through your phone.

Advantages of hardware solutions:

  • They work on older TVs without smart TVs. TV.
  • It's not dependent on the TV's firmware.
  • Often support advanced features (such as voice control).

Disadvantages:

  • They require additional costs (from 1,500 to 5,000 rubles).
  • There may be delays in management (especially budget adapters).

7. Hidden functions and life hacks for owners DEXP Xiaomi

Not everyone knows, but on TV. DEXP Xiaomi phones have hidden features that make it easier to manage:

  • 🔍 Developer mode on DEXP: Activates additional network settings and debugging. To enable, go to Settings → On TV. → Build number and press 7 times.
  • 📱 Quick Ball on Xiaomi: A virtual button on the phone screen that can be configured to launch a remote or TV management app. → Additionally. → Quick Ball.
  • 🔄 Automation with MacroDroid: The application allows you to create macros, for example: When connecting to Wi-Fi at home, open Mi Remote».
  • 🎮 Using a gamepad: If you connect a Xiaomi gamepad (for example, Xiaomi Game Controller) to your phone, you can control the TV as a console (works through Miracast).

Lifehack for Android TV on DEXP:

If your TV is running on Android TV, but not visible in Google Home, try resetting your network settings:

On TV:


Settings → Network → Resetting network settings




On the phone:




Settings → Google → Devices and Sharing → Add Device

After that, the TV should appear in the list of available devices.

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If you have a TV. DEXP Android TV, You can install the Button Mapper app on a Xiaomi phone, and it allows you to reassign physical phone buttons (like the volume button) to commands for your TV.

FAQ: Frequent management questions DEXP via Xiaomi

My TV. DEXP You don't connect to Mi Remote?
If Mi Remote can't find your TV DEXP, Try: Manually select the Other brand and test all available codes; update the codebase in the application (in the Mi Remote settings); use an alternative application, such as Unified Remote; check if the original remote works DEXP — If not, the problem may be in the IR receiver of the TV.
Can I control a DEXP TV via Bluetooth?
Most TVs. DEXP They don't support Bluetooth control, except for Android models. TV 9.0+, which can connect to wireless keyboards or gamepads. To check support, go to Settings → Input devices on the TV. If you have the option "Add Bluetooth device", your model supports connection. To control from Xiaomi phone over Bluetooth will require a special adapter (for example, to control the phone from Xiaomi to Bluetooth, 8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter).
How to turn on the TV DEXP from Xiaomi phone if it is turned off?
Turn on the TV. DEXP There are only two ways to use a Xiaomi phone: via an IR port (if the phone supports IR and the TV responds to on signals); via a Wake-on-LAN (WoL) if the TV is connected to an Ethernet network. MAC-TV address (Settings) → Network → Network status). 2. Install the Wake On Lan. 3 app on your phone. MAC-address IP On TV, send the Magic Packet. For Wi-Fi models, WoL doesn't usually work.
Why is there a delay in managing Miracast?
Lag (lag) when using Miracast is related to: Wi-Fi network quality (go to range) 5 CPU power of the TV (on weak models) DEXP lag 1-2 Codec settings (try to manually select) H.264 instead H.265 To reduce latency: Connect your phone and TV to your router via cable (if possible); disconnect other devices from Wi-Fi to reduce network load; in Miracast settings on your TV, select Game or Low Lag mode».
What models? DEXP Accurately support control from the phone?
Complete list of models DEXP Supported by Smart Management: OS Type Model Supported Protocols DEXP H32D7000 Android TV 9.0 Google Cast, DLNA, Miracast DEXP U50H8000 Android TV 10 Google Cast, DLNA, Miracast, Wake-on-LAN DEXP H43D7000 Android TV 9.0 Google Cast, DLNA DEXP L32F6000 Proprietary IR Only or HDMI-CEC DEXP H55U7000 Android TV 11 Google Cast, DLNA, Miracast, voice control To clarify the support of your model check the characteristics on the official website DEXP.