How to Connect Xiaomi TV to the Internet: A Complete Guide to 2026

Modern Xiaomi TVs are not just screens for watching TV channels, but full-fledged multimedia centers with access to YouTube, Netflix, IVI But without an Internet connection, all of this functionality is not available, and many users have difficulty setting up the network first, so that the router is not visible, the password is not accepted, the speed leaves much to be desired.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to connect Mi TVs. TV (including the Mi models TV 4A, Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 5, Mi TV Q1 mi TV P1) We're going to go to the Internet, from standard Wi-Fi to hidden features like Mi Share, and we're going to talk about how to diagnose and fix common bugs that interfere with a stable connection.

If your Xiaomi TV is already connected to the network, but it is slow or periodically shuts down, at the end of the article you will find a checklist for connection optimization and answers to frequent questions.

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

The most common way to access the Internet from a Xiaomi TV is to use a wireless Wi-Fi network, which is suitable for most models, including the Mi. TV 4A (2018–2023) and Mi TV 5 Pro. The main advantage is the lack of wires and the ability to place the TV at any point of the apartment.

To connect:

1. Turn on the TV and press the Menu button on the remote (or Settings on Google models) TV).
2. Go to the Settings section → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
3. Choose your network from the list. If it's not available, click Update List or check if the router's Wi-Fi is on.
4. Enter the password from the network (registration is important!) and confirm the connection.

If the TV is not connected:

• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes it helps to just turn it off and turn it on after 30 seconds.
• 📶 Check coverage area – if the signal is weak (1-2 divisions on the remote), try to move the router closer or use a repeater.
• 🔒 Change the type of encryption – some old Mi models TV 4A supportive WPA3. Switch the router to the router. WPA2-PSK attunement.

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If the TV constantly loses connection to Wi-Fi, try fixing the router settings. IP-address MAC-It's going to prevent conflict. DHCP.

2. Cable connection (Ethernet): when Wi-Fi is not an option

If your Xiaomi TV supports wired connectivity (port) LAN/RJ-45 It's on the Mi models. TV 4S 55", Mi TV 5 Pro and older, cable will be the most stable and fast solution, and this is especially true for watching video in the video. 4K HDR or online games through Google Stadia/NVIDIA GeForce NOW.

How to connect:

1. Connect the TV to a router or modem with a network cable (Cat recommended) 5e higher).
2. Go to Settings. → Network and Internet → Wired network.
3. If the connection is not automatically established, select Setting manually and specify: IP-address: 192.168.1.X (where X is a number from 2 to 254 not occupied by other devices. Gateway: usually 192.168.1.1 (check in router settings). DNS: You can use 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).

Advantages of wired connection:

• ⚡ Maximum speed – up to 1 Gbps (limited only by the router’s capabilities).
• 📶 No interference – unlike Wi-Fi, cables are not affected by neighboring networks or appliances.
• 🔄 Minimum delays – critical for streaming and gaming.

3. Mobile access point: Internet without router

If you don't have home Wi-Fi or it doesn't work temporarily, you can use your smartphone as a modem, which is a good way to use any Xiaomi TV, but keep in mind that:

• 📱 Traffic consumption – watching a movie in Full HD "eat" ~3 GB per hour.
• 🔋 Battery discharge – the phone will quickly sit down, it is better to connect it to charging.
• 📶 Operator restriction – some tariffs block the distribution of the Internet (tethering).

Instructions for Android:

1. Open Settings → Network and Internet → Access Point and modem.
2. Enable Wi-Fi Access Point and set the network name (SSID) password.
3. On a Xiaomi TV, select this network from the Wi-Fi list and connect.

For the iPhone:

1. Go to Settings. → Modem modem.
2. Enable Allow Others and select Wi-Fi only.
3. On the TV, connect to the network with your iPhone’s name.

4.Mi Share: a hidden feature for transmitting the Internet from a smartphone

Few people know, but Xiaomi TVs based on PatchWall (for example, Mi). TV 4A, Mi TV 4S) They also support Mi Share technology, which allows you to not only transfer files, but also distribute the Internet directly from your smartphone without creating an access point, which saves battery life and bypasses the restrictions of operators on tethering.

How it works:

1. Make sure that your Xiaomi TV and smartphone are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled.
2. On your smartphone, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share.
3. Select the Internet Distribution and confirm the action.
4. On the TV in the Mi Share section (in network settings), select your smartphone from the list.

The limitations of Mi Share:

• 📱 It only works with Xiaomi, Redmi or smartphones. POCO on MIUI 12 and newer.
• 🔗 Speed is limited. ~50 Mbps (enough for Full) HD, not 4K).
• 🔄 When the connection is broken, you will have to reconnect.

5 Diagnostics of problems: why the TV is not connected to the Internet

If none of these things worked, it's time to look for the cause. Below is a table of common mistakes and solutions:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the network settings of the TV:

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset.
2. Select Network Reset (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. After restarting, reset the connection.

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If the Xiaomi TV after the update stopped connecting to Wi-Fi, try to roll back the firmware through Recovery Mode (instructions in the section "Updates and firmware" on our website).

6. Speed Optimization: How to Speed Up the Internet on TV

Even if the TV is connected to the network, the speed may not be enough to make it comfortable to watch.

For Wi-Fi:

• 📡 Change range – if the router supports 5 GHz, connect to it (less interference, higher speed).
• 🔄 Update the router’s firmware – outdated software may limit bandwidth.
• 📶 Use Mesh – If the TV is far from the router, add the Xiaomi Mi Mesh Router node.

For wired connection:

• 🔌 Check the cable - damaged wires are slowing down. Use Cat 6 for speeds above 100 Mbps.
• 🖥️ Set up QoS on your router – prioritize TV traffic for streaming.

Universal advice:

• 🛑 Turn off background updates – in the TV settings, forbid automatic app updates.
• 🧹 Clear the cache - in Settings → Apps clean up data for Google Play Services and Android TV Launcher.

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If the speed drops in the evening, the problem may be on the provider’s side. Check the speed on other devices (for example, on a laptop) using Speedtest.net.

7.Security: How to protect your TV network

Xiaomi TVs on Android TV We're vulnerable to the same threats that smartphones do: viruses, phishing, data breaches, to keep the device safe:

Basic measures:

• 🔐 Update the firmware - in Settings → On TV. → Update the system check the relevance of the software.
• 🛡️ Install an antivirus, such as Bitdefender TV Security (available on Google Play for Android) TV).
• 🚫 Turn off the debugging. USB — In Settings → For developers (if included).

Additional protection:

• 🌐 Use it. VPN — For example, ProtonVPN or Windscribe for encrypting traffic.
• 🔗 Blocking Advertising – Through DNS-Cloudflare Family (Cloudflare Family) or 94.140.14.14 (AdGuard).

⚠️ Never enter your credit card details directly on your TV, even in official apps like Megogo or IVI. Use a smartphone or computer to pay for subscriptions.

8. Alternative methods: if nothing helps

If the standard methods don’t work, try the non-obvious solutions:

1. Connection via Powerline adapter:

If it is inconvenient to run a cable from router to TV, use TP-Link adapters AV600 Or Xiaomi Mi Powerline. They're transmitting the Internet signal via electrical wiring:

• 🔌 Connect one adapter to the router, the second next to the TV.
• 📶 Connect the TV to the adapter cable or Wi-Fi (if the model supports the distribution).

2. USB-modem (3G/4G):

Some Mi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4S 65) support the connection USB-Huawei modems, ZTE Or Yota, for that:

1. Put the modem in port. USB television.
2. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Mobile Network.
3. Select an operator and connect (may require input) APN).

⚠️ Attention: Before buying USB-Check its compatibility with Android TV. Many modems require additional drivers that cannot be installed on the TV.

3. Cloud proxy:

Services like Puffin TV browser TV Bro allows you to stream content through remote servers, saving traffic and bypassing locks. Install them from Google Play and set up a connection via Google Play. VPN.

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If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019 and doesn’t support modern Wi-Fi protocols, consider buying one. USB-5GHz Wi-Fi adapter (e.g. TP-Link Archer) T3U). He's connecting to the port. USB TV and expands its capabilities.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions