How to get online via Xiaomi TV: all ways + problem solving

Xiaomi TVs (Mi series) TV 4/4A/4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2/A Pros are not just TV screens, but full-fledged smart devices with access to YouTube, Netflix, browser and other online services, but without an Internet connection, all of these features remain unavailable. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to access the network - from standard Wi-Fi to non-obvious life hacks with adapters and routers, as well as solve typical problems like errors. DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN absenteeism IP-address.

It is important to understand that the method of connection depends on the model of the TV and its hardware limitations. For example, budget Mi TV 4A often lacks an Ethernet port, and flagship Xiaomi TV Q2 supports even Wi-Fi 6.

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

The most common way is wireless, which is suitable for all Xiaomi TV models except the oldest (released before 2018), advantages: no wires, easy setup, disadvantages: there may be signal interruptions and speed decreases when you move away from the router.

To connect:

• 📺 Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Choose your network from the list. If it's not available, click Update List or check if the router's Wi-Fi is on.
• 🔑 Enter your password (registration is important!) If the keyboard doesn't appear, click the input field again.
• ✅ Wait for the message Connected. Check the Internet by opening your browser or YouTube.

If the TV is not connected:

• 🔄 Restart the router (pull out the plug for 30 seconds).
• 📶 Check if the network is hidden (in the router settings, disable the Hide option). SSID).
• 🛠️ Reset your network settings to TV: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings.

Make sure the router is on and the Wi-Fi indicator is on.

Check that the router is not activated mode "Only 5 GHz" (Xiaomi TV older than 2020 does not support it)

Disable VPN on the router (can block the connection)

Make sure that the Internet counter is not running out of gigabytes (if you have a tariff with a limit)

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⚠️ Attention: If your Xiaomi TV Wi-Fi connection, but internet doesn’t work – check your settings DNS. Sometimes, providers block access through standard DNS (Try manually specify 1.1.1.1 or 77.88.8.8 in the network settings.

2. Connection via Ethernet Cable (LAN)

The wired connection is more stable than Wi-Fi and provides top speeds, but not suitable for all models. For example, the Mi TV 4A 32" and Mi TV 4S 43" often do not have an Ethernet port, but the Xiaomi TV Q1E does.

How to connect:

1. 🔌 Connect the TV to the Cat Cable Router 5e or higher (length up to 100 meters).
2. 🖥️ Go to Settings. → Network and Internet → Ethernet.
3. 🔄 If IP-address is not assigned automatically, click Set up manually and specify: IP: 192.168.1.X (where X is a number from 2 to 254 not occupied by other devices. Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (usually the same as IP router). DNS: 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).

If the TV can't see the cable:

• 🔌 Check the physical connection: the cable should click when inserted into the port.
• 🔄 Restart router and TV.
• 🛠️ Try another cable (sometimes damaged veins).

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3. Use of USB-Ethernet adapter (if there is no LAN port)

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t have an Ethernet port built in, but you need a wired connection, you can use a USB-Ethernet adapter.This method works on most USB 2.0/3.0 models, but requires additional settings.

What you need:

• 🔌 USB-Ethernet adapter on a chip ASIX AX88179 or Realtek RTL8153 (Proven models: TP-Link UE300, Ugreen USB 3.0 to Ethernet).
• 📦 Ethernet cable (Cat) 5e higher).
• ⚡ Power supply for adapter (some require additional power supply) USB-feed-in).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to USB-TV port (it is better to use the port) USB 3.0 if there is).
2. Connect the adapter to the router cable.
3. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Ethernet.
4. If the network is not automatically determined, click Set up manually and specify the settings as in the previous section.

⚠️ Note: Not all adapters are compatible with PatchWall (Xiaomi shell) TV). If the adapter doesn't work, check it on your PC or laptop. Also make sure the TV gets enough power: some adapters require a connection to the adapter. USB-powerhouse.

4. Connect via mobile hotspot (phone or tablet)

If you don't have a router or it's broken, you can distribute the Internet from your phone, which is a temporary connection, but it has limitations.

• ⚡ The smartphone battery is quickly running down.
• 📶 Speed depends on mobile signal (3G/4G/5G).
• 💰 Can spend traffic at the rate (if there is no unlimited Internet).

How to set up:

1. 📱 On your phone (Android or iPhone) turn on modem modem (in the settings Network and Internet) → Access point).
2. 🔒 Set a password for the access point (minimum 8 characters).
3. 📺 On the TV, go to Settings. → Wi-Fi and select your phone’s network.
4. 🔑 Enter the password and wait for the connection.

If the internet is not working:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and TV.
• 📶 Check that the phone has mobile data enabled.
• 🛠️ On Android, select the access point settings AP Band: 2.4 GHz (if the TV can't see the 5 GHz network).

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If the TV connects to the hotspot, but the speed is very low, try to turn off the traffic saving on the phone (on Android: Settings → Network and Internet → Traffic Saving).

5 Connection via Mi Home and Xiaomi Smart Devices

If you have a Xiaomi ecosystem (Mi Router, Mi AI Speaker, or Yeelight smart lamp), you can use them to make it easier to connect your TV to the Internet, a method that is especially useful if you have a Mi Home smart home.

Ways:

• 🌐 Through Mi Router: Connect the TV to Xiaomi router via Wi-Fi or cable. In the Mi Wi-Fi app (on the phone), find the TV in the list of devices and assign it traffic priority.
• 🔊 Through Mi. AI Speaker: Say in your voice, "Plug your TV to the Internet." The column will automatically find the nearest Wi-Fi network and suggest you choose one of them.

Advantages of this method:

• ⚡ Automatic Speed Optimization for Streaming.
• 🔒 Ability to restrict access to certain sites (for example, for child mode).
• 📊 Monitoring TV traffic in the Mi Home app.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Mi Router in Mesh mode (multiple access points), make sure that the TV is connected to the main router, not to the satellite node.

6. Solving Internet Connection Problems

Even after a successful connection, there can be errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If none of these methods helped:

• 🔄 Reset network settings on the TV: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings.
• 📋 Update the TV firmware: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Check the router on another device (phone, laptop) If the Internet is not working and there is a problem with the provider.

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If the TV connects to Wi-Fi, but the speed is below 10 Mbit / s, check if the router is not on 802.11b mode (limits speed to 11 Mbit / s). Switch to 802.11n or 802.11ac in the router settings.

7. Optimizing Internet Speed on Xiaomi TV

Even if the TV is connected to the network, the speed may not be enough for comfortable viewing. 4K-Video or online games. Here's how to make it bigger:

For Wi-Fi:

• 📶 Switch to 5 GHz (if the TV supports it).
• 📍 Move your router closer to the TV or use a repeater.
• 🔄 Change the Wi-Fi channel in your router settings (select the least loaded one).

For Ethernet:

• 🔌 Use Cat 6 Cable instead of Cat 5.
• 🔄 Enable Jumbo Frames in your router settings (if supported).

General advice:

• 🛡️ Turn it off. VPN on a router or TV (can slow down speed).
• 📵 Limit the number of connected devices to the router (each takes up a portion of the bandwidth).
• 🔧 In PatchWall settings, disable Auto-Update apps (saves traffic).

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To check the real speed of the Internet on your TV, open your browser and go to speedtest.net. If the speed is below 25 Mbps, 4K streaming will be with brakes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi TV to the Internet