How to turn on Bluetooth on your Xiaomi TV without a remote: all the ways of 2026

Lost or broken remote from the TV Xiaomi Mi TV, Do you need to connect wireless headphones, gamepads or keyboards? The situation is familiar to many people - without a remote control, access to the settings seems impossible, but it is not. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to turn Bluetooth on Xiaomi TV without remote, including hidden button combinations, mobile app and even connecting via USB-port.

Feature of Xiaomi TVs (series Mi) TV 4A/4S/5/5 Pro, Redmi Smart TV etc.) in that they are based on Android TV Or PatchWall, which opens up additional possibilities for remote control, and it's important to note that the methods may vary depending on the model and the firmware version. TV 4A (2018–2020 (d) there are physical buttons on the body and on the Mi TV Q2 (2022+) They are not there, only the app will help or USB-device.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 TV connected to the network (power indicator is on or flashing).
• 📱 You have a smartphone on Android/iOS or USB-keyboard).
• 🔄 If the TV is stuck, try to remove the plug from the socket for 30 seconds.

If you’re trying to connect a device like Xiaomi Mi Game Controller or Redmi Buds 4 Pro, note that some TV models only support Bluetooth 4.2, and headphones with Bluetooth 5.0+ may need a firmware update, which we’ll talk about below.

1.Enable Bluetooth via physical buttons on the TV

The most reliable way is to use the control buttons on the body, which are on almost all Xiaomi models (except the newest ones), usually located behind or on the side under the logo.

• 🔘 Power button – turns on/off the TV.
• 🔄 Buttons Volume +/- or the Channel +/- — navigation.
• 🖱️ Button OK/Confirmation (sometimes combined with a joystick).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the TV with the Power button.
2. Press and hold the OK button (or joystick) for 3-5 seconds to open the main menu.
3. Use the Volume buttons +/- to move to menu items: Select Settings (⚙️) → press OK. Go to the Network and Connections (or Bluetooth and devices). Activate the Bluetooth slider.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 55) the menu will only open after double pressing on OK. If the buttons do not respond, check if they are locked in child mode (more on this below).

Make sure the TV is on | Check the buttons on the case | Turn off child mode (if activated) | Update firmware (if the TV does not see the device)

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2.Management through the Mi Remote mobile application

If the buttons on the case are missing or not working, use the official Mi Remote app (available for Android and iOS), which emulates the remote control and allows you to manage all functions, including Bluetooth.

How to connect:

1. Download Mi Remote for Android or iOS.
2. Turn on Wi-Fi on the TV (through buttons on the case or router).
3. Launch the app and select Add Device → TV → Xiaomi.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen for synchronization.

Instructions:

1. Connect the keyboard to USB-television-port.
2. Press the Menu or Windows button on the keyboard to open the main menu.
3. Use the keys. ↑↓←→ for navigation and Enter to select.
4. Go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and activate the function.

📌 Features:

• 🎮 If you connect a gamepad (for example, Xiaomi Game Controller), first activate Bluetooth via the keyboard, then sync the gamepad.
• ⌨️ On some keyboards, the Windows button may not work – use Alt+Tab or Esc.

4. Use of hidden service menu (for experienced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try turning on Bluetooth via the service menu, which is suitable for Android TV 9.0+ models (e.g. Mi TV 5, Mi TV Q1).

How to open the service menu:

1. Turn on the TV.
2. On the remote (or via Mi Remote) quickly press the sequence: Back → Back → Menu → Back → Back → Back → Menu Or for new models: Volume + → Volume + → Volume + → Volume
3. The Factory Menu or Engineer Mode menu will open.

Next:

• 🔧 Go to Connectivity or Bluetooth Settings.
• 🔄 Find the parameter. BT Enable and set the value on.
• 🔙 Save the changes and reboot the TV.

⚠️ Note: Do not change other options (e.g. Region or Panel Settings) in the service menu, this may result in a loss of warranty or incorrect screen performance.

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Service menus are the last resort. In 90% of cases, Bluetooth can be enabled through standard settings or the Mi Remote app.

5. firmware update for Bluetooth recovery

If Bluetooth is not enabled in either way, the problem may be outdated firmware or software failure. For example, Mi TV 4A with firmware older than 2021 often have Bluetooth 5.0 connection errors.

How to update the firmware without remote control:

1. Download the latest firmware version for your model from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to the flash drive (FAT32 format).
3. Connect the flash drive to USB-television-port.
4. Turn on the TV and wait for the update to automatically start (or use the buttons on the case to select Update → Local Update).

📌 Signs that you need to update the firmware:

• 🔄 Bluetooth is turned on but does not find devices.
• 🔊 The sound is interrupted when the headphones are connected.
• ⚠️ The settings display the error "Bluetooth is not supported" (on models where it should be).

⚠️ Warning: Don't turn off the TV during the upgrade! If the process stops, the TV may stop turning on. UART-Port (only for experienced users).

6. Alternative methods: HDMI-CEC and voice assistant

If none of these methods worked, consider alternatives:

Control via HDMI-CEC:

• 📺 Connect to a TV device with support HDMI-CEC (For example, Xiaomi Mi Box S or Android console TV).
• 🎮 Use the remote from this device to control the TV (including Bluetooth).

2. Voice assistant (for models with microphone):

• 🎤 Press the microphone button on the TV case (if any) and say: "Enable Bluetooth".
• 📱 Or use voice search in the Mi Remote app.

Universal remote:

• 📟 Buy a universal remote (for example, Xiaomi Mi) TV Remote or One For All and program it on your model.

💡 Tip: If you often lose the remote, link a Bluetooth tracker to the TV (for example, Xiaomi Mi Smart Tag) – this will help you quickly find it.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Bluetooth on Xiaomi TV