How to turn on the Internet on Xiaomi TV: Wi-Fi, cable, mobile access point

Xiaomi’s Internet connection offers access to streaming services, online cinemas, games and branded features like PatchWall. Without a network, smart TV becomes a regular monitor with disabilities. However, many users face difficulties in setting up a connection — especially if it comes to the first Mi TV 4A models or budget series without an Ethernet port.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting (including hidden features), typical errors and how to fix them. Special attention will be paid to optimizing the speed for streaming video in 4K HDR and solving problems with authorization in Mi Account. The instructions will be suitable for all modern TVs of the brand: from Xiaomi TV A2 2026 to Mi TV 5 Pro.

If your TV doesn’t see the network or is constantly losing connection, there’s a section at the end of this article that provides solutions for 90% of cases, and for older models (until 2020), we’ve prepared a unique guide to manually updating network drivers via USB.

1. Wi-Fi connection: step-by-step instructions

Wireless is the most popular way, but it requires the router to be configured correctly. On Xiaomi TVs, the Wi-Fi connection algorithm is the same for all models, except for the Mi TV 4A (the interface is simplified there).

To connect:

1. Turn on the TV and press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
3. Select your network from the list. If it's not available, click Update the list or Add the network manually.
4. Enter the password (registration is important!) and confirm the connection.

If the TV gives an error "I failed to connect", check:

• 📶 Router mode: Must be 802.11n/ac (not 802.11b/g). On older Xiaomi models, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax may not work.
• 🔒 Encryption type: WPA2-PSK or WPA3-PSK only. Open the router settings and change the setting if WEP or TKIP is used.
• 📡 Wi-Fi channel: Avoid automatic selection. Better lock a 6 or 11 channel in the 2.4 GHz band.

The router is on and gives the Internet

Wi-Fi password entered correctly (check register)

The TV is in the network coverage area (not further than 10 meters from the router).

The router disabled the “guest network mode” (it can block smart devices)-->

On the Xiaomi TV P1 and later, there is a “Fast Connection” function – the TV can automatically connect to the network that your Xiaomi smartphone previously connected to (subject to one Mi Account).

1. Activate Bluetooth on your TV and smartphone.
2. From the Wi-Fi menu on TV, select Quick Connection → Find Devices.
3. Confirm the sync on the phone.

⚠️ Warning: If your TV doesn't open apps (like YouTube or Netflix) after connecting to Wi-Fi, check the settings DNS. Manually write 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) in Settings → Network → Additional → DNS.

2. Connection via Ethernet (network cable)

Wireless connection is more stable than Wi-Fi and is necessary for watching video in 4K@60fps or online games. However, not all Xiaomi TVs are equipped with an Ethernet port:

To connect:

1. Connect the TV to the router with a Cat 5e cable or higher (up to 100 meters long).
2. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Ethernet.
3. Select DHCP (Automatic IP Receiving) or enter the settings manually if static IP is required.

If the port is missing (as on the Mi TV 4A), use the USB-Ethernet adapter on the AX88179 chip or RTL8153. Connect it to the TV USB port and select "Wired Connection via USB" in the network settings.

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If the cable speed is below 100 Mbps, check the cable for damage or replace it with Cat 6. Older Cat 5 cables may not support gigabit speeds.

⚠️ Warning: Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 9 and below may not support IPv6 via Ethernet. If the internet is down, turn off IPv6 in the router settings.

3. Mobile Internet connection (USB-modem or access point)

If you don't have a router at home, you can distribute the Internet to your TV from your smartphone or through a USB- modem, which is suitable for giving or temporary use, but has limitations:

• 📱 Smartphone access point: The TV connects to it like a regular Wi-Fi. Speed depends on the mobile operator's tariff.
• 🔌 USB-modem (4G/5G): an adapter with RNDIS or ECM support is required. Huawei E3372, ZTE MF823 modems are suitable.

To connect via USB- modem:

1. Insert the modem into the USB- port of the TV (use the USB 3.0 port if available).
2. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → USB-modem.
3. Select the operator (if the modem is determined) and click Connect.

On Xiaomi TV A2 and newer models, the "Internet via USB" function is supported - you can connect your phone with a cable and distribute mobile traffic to it.

1. Activate modem modem on your smartphone → USB-modem.
2. Connect your phone to your TV with a cable (use the original cord).
3. On TV, select USB- Internet in network settings.

4. Network setting for optimal streaming services

Even if the Internet is connected, 4K video can slow down due to incorrect settings.

For Wi-Fi:

• 📶 Switch the router to 5 GHz (if the TV supports it) and this will reduce latency and increase speed.
• 🔄 Enable QoS (Quality of Service) on the router and prioritize the MAC- address of the TV.
• 📡 Set a channel width of 40 MHz (for 2.4 GHz) or 80 MHz (for 5 GHz).

For Ethernet:

• 🔌 Use a Cat 6 or higher cable for speeds up to 1Gbps.
• 🔧 Turn off Power Saving for the network port in the settings of the TV (Settings → Power).

To check the speed on the TV:

1. Install the Analiti Speed Test app from Google Play.
2. Run the test and compare the results with your provider’s rate.

- 1080p (Full HD): 10 Mbps

- 4K (Ultra HD): 25 Mbps

- 4K HDR + Dolby Vision: 40 Mbps-->

5. Solving Internet Connection Problems

If the TV is not connected to the network or constantly loses it, use this instruction:

Problem 1: TV doesn’t see Wi-Fi

• 🔄 Restart the router (turn off power for 30 seconds).
• 📵 Check if the router is on Hidden SSID. If so, turn it off.
• 🔧 Update the router’s firmware (especially relevant for TP-Link and ASUS).

Problem 2: Connection is available, but the Internet is not working

• 🌐 Check the settings DNS: replace the automatic settings with 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1.
• 🔒 Make sure the router does not enable Parental Control or lock at MAC- address.
• 📡 Try connecting to another network (e.g., from your phone).

Issue 3: Permanent connection breaks

• 📶 If you use Wi-Fi, switch to 5 GHz or vice versa to 2.4 GHz (depending on ether load).
• 🔌 For Ethernet, check the cable for damage or replace it.
• 🔄 Turn off the "load balance" function on the router (if any).

Update of network drivers (for older models)

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A/4S (released before the 2020) TVs may have Wi-Fi issues due to outdated drivers. The solution is to manually update the firmware via USB.

For this:

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi Support website (Firmware section).
2. Unpack the archive and copy the update.zip file to the flash drive (FAT32 format).
3. Insert the flash drive into the TV and go to Settings → About TV → System Update → Local Update.
4. Select update.zip and wait until the process is complete (don’t turn off TV!).

After the update, reset the network settings:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Additional → Reset network settings.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi again.

⚠️ Warning: Mi TV 4A models older than 2019 may not support modern Wi-Fi standards. In this case, only switching to Ethernet via the USB- adapter will help.

7. Mi Account setup and device synchronization

For full-fledged work of the Xiaomi TV requires authorization in Mi Account.

• 🎮 Sync games and achievements with other Xiaomi devices.
• 📺 Access to PatchWall’s proprietary launcher with content recommendations.
• ☁️ Backup of settings.

To log in to the account:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Security → Mi Account
2. Enter your login (email or phone number) and password. If you do not have an account, register.
3. Confirm the entry via SMS or email.

If the TV does not accept the password:

• 🔄 Restart the TV and router.
• 📵 Check if the antivirus on the router is blocking the connection to Xiaomi servers (api.mi.com, account.xiaomi.com).
• 🔧 Update date and time on your TV (Settings → System → Date and time → Auto Update).

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the Internet on Xiaomi TV