How to find out SSID on Xiaomi devices: from smartphone to router

Have you ever faced a situation where you need to connect a new device to Wi-Fi, but don't remember the name of your network? Or tried to configure a Xiaomi repeater and he requires you to enter SSID manually? On Xiaomi devices — whether it's a smartphone, router or smart light bulb — there are several ways to find out this ID. And not all of them are obvious: someone searches for SSID in the phone settings, and someone overlooks the fact that the network name can be viewed even on a box from the router.

In this article, we will discuss 7 working methods how to find out SSID Xiaomi devices: from Redmi Note 12 to Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition. We will pay special attention to the nuances: for example, why on some firmware MIUI 14 The network name may not be displayed correctly, or how to find SSID, If your phone's not connected to Wi-Fi, you'll also know what's different. SSID from BSSID Why it’s important to set up Xiaomi Mesh Networks.

What is SSID and why you should know it on Xiaomi devices

The acronym SSID (Service Set Identifier) stands for the unique name of the wireless network your device broadcasts for connectivity. On Xiaomi devices, this parameter is important not only for smartphones, but also for:

• 📶 The Routers (Mi Router, Redmi Router) are here. SSID Configurable in the web interface and may differ for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
• 💡 Smart Lamps (Yeelight, Mi) LED Desk Lamp - demand SSID For initial setup via Mi Home.
• 📺 Televisions (Mi) TV, Redmi Smart TV) — When connected to Wi-Fi, you can request the network name manually.
• 🎧 AirDots, Buds 4 Pro – Some models sync to the network for updates.

On Xiaomi devices SSID It may be hidden by default (Hide the network in the router settings), but even then it can be recognized through system tools. SSID ≠ Wi-Fi password: the first is needed to identify the network, the second is to connect to it.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi Mesh system (e.g. Mi Mesh Router) AX3000), She might have one. SSID across the network, but different BSSID It's normal and doesn't require any intervention.

Method 1: Viewing SSID on a connected Xiaomi smartphone

The easiest way to do this is to look up the network name directly on a phone that's already connected to Wi-Fi, and on MIUI (even on older versions like MIUI 12), it's like this:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Find the current network in the list (marked by the tick Connected).
3. Click on it and a window with details will open, where in the network name bar and will be your SSID.

If you have Android 12+ (like the Xiaomi 13 Pro), the path is a little different.

• 📱 Press the Wi-Fi icon in the notification panel → Network settings.
• 🔍 At the top of the screen will appear the name of the current network (this is the case). SSID).

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On some firmware (especially custom ones), the network name may appear as Unknown SSID. This is a bug that is treated by resetting network settings:

Settings → Memory and Network → Resetting → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Internet and Bluetooth

Method 2: How to find out SSID on the Xiaomi router

If you need to find out the network name directly on the router (for example, to set up guest access), there are three options:

1. Through web interface: Connect to the router via cable or Wi-Fi. Open your browser and type 192.168.31.1 (for most Xiaomi models) or miwifi.com. Log in (the username and password is often admin). Go to Settings → Wi-Fi. Here in the fields 2.4G network name and 5G network name will be specified SSID.
2. Using the Mi WiFi mobile app: Download the app from the App Store or Google Play. Connect to the router network and open the app. The home screen in the Wi-Fi block will display the names of both bands.
3. On the router sticker: The bottom or back of the device is usually indicated SSID by default (e.g., by default, Xiaomi_XXXX). If you haven’t changed it, it’s your current ID.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi routers with MiWiFi firmware ROM There may be no section after 2021 5G Wi-Fi in the web interface. In this case, update the firmware through Settings → Update.

Method 3: Viewing the SSID through the Command Prompt (ADB)

For advanced users, there is a way to learn SSID (and other network settings) through ADB, a debugging tool for Android.

• 🔧 Your Xiaomi phone won’t display the network name because of a crash.
• 📱 You have custom firmware (like LineageOS) where standard settings don’t work.
• 🔍 You need to get more information (for example, BSSID signal-level).

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools and execute the command:

adb shell dumpsys wifi | grep "SSID"

In the conclusion you will see a line of the form:

mWifiInfo SSID: "MyXiaomiWiFi"

MyXiaomiWiFi is your SSID.

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If the command doesn’t work, try adb root first (superuser rights are required).

Method 4: How to find out SSID on Xiaomi Smart Devices (IoT)

Xiaomi's smart gadgets -- lamps, sockets, sensors -- don't typically display SSID directly, but you can recognize it indirectly.

1. Through the Mi Home app: Open the app and go to the Devices tab. Select the desired gadget (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Smart Socket). Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Network Information. Here you will see the SSID to which the device is connected.
2. Through settings on the Mi TV: Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi. Click on the current network and its name will be displayed.
3. On the box or sticker of the device: Some gadgets (such as Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier) have QR-a code with connection data where it may be specified SSID default.

If Xiaomi’s smart device doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi and asks you to enter SSID manually, check:

• 🔄 Is not the router only enabled 5 GHz mode (many IoT gadgets only work at 2.4 GHz).
• 🔒 Is it not being used? WPA3 (Some older devices only support WPA2).
• 📵 Is the network hidden in the router settings (Hide option) SSID).

Method 5: Viewing SSIDs on Xiaomi TVs and consoles

On a Mi TV or Mi Box, the process is a little different than a smartphone, and here's how to find out the SSID on these devices:

For the Mi TV (all models including the Mi TV Q2 75)

1. Press the Menu button on the remote → select Settings (cog icon).
2. Go to the Web and the Internet → Wi-Fi.
3. In the upper right corner, the current connection with the network name will be indicated.

For the Mi Box S or Mi Stick:

1. Press the Home button on the remote → Settings.
2. Choose the Web and the Internet → Wi-Fi.
3. Click on the connected network and a window with details will open where the SSID string will be.

On Xiaomi’s Android TV (such as Mi TV Stick), the network name can also be seen in the status bar if you connect to Wi-Fi:

• 📡 Wi-Fi icon in upper right corner → press OK remote.
• 🔍 A window will pop up with the network name and signal level.

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Method 6: How to find out SSID if your phone is not connected to Wi-Fi

Situation: You need to know the name of the network, but the Xiaomi phone is not connected to it (for example, you reset the router settings).

1. Use another device: 💻 Connect your laptop to Wi-Fi and see SSID in network settings (control panel) → Network and Internet on Windows). 📱 Take a second phone (not even Xiaomi) and check the network name in its settings.
2. Look at the router: 📦 Sticker on the lower panel of the router (if) SSID unchanged). 🌐 Router Web Interface (192.168.31.1) – Connect via cable.

Restore from backup:

If you've previously backed up your Mi Home or Mi WiFi settings, the SSID can be stored there. Restore data via:

Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Restore

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi routers (e.g. Mi Router) 3G) post-setting SSID It's reset to the default value, even if you've changed it before!

Method 7: Alternative methods (for power users)

If the standard methods didn’t work, try these options:

• 📡 Network analysis via WiFi Analyzer: Install the WiFi Analyzer app from Google Play. AP List – all available networks will be displayed here. SSID, channel and signal level.

Terminal Emulator

Install Terminal Emulator for Android and execute the command:

netcfg

In the output, find the string with wlan0 - next to it will be the SSID.

Viewing system logs:

MIUI has a hidden log of network connections to open.

##4636##

Go to the Wi-Fi information tab, where you will find the current SSID and other technical information.

Important: On devices with MIUI Global Stable, after upgrading to Android 13, the netcfg command may not work. In this case, use ADB (method 3).

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If none of these methods worked, check if the router is enabled with Client Isolation mode, which can block SSID display on some devices.

FAQ: Frequent questions about SSID on Xiaomi