How to connect the Internet on Xiaomi devices: from smartphone to Smart TV

Connecting to the Internet on Xiaomi devices seems like a simple task – until you encounter errors like “Authentication failed», «IP-Conflict" or "No Network Access." Even the basic Wi-Fi connection procedure can turn into an hour-long quest if the router uses custom security settings or your router uses a customized security setting. Redmi/POCO This article covers all the current ways of connecting, from standard Wi-Fi to hidden features like Wi-Fi Direct and USB-ethernet, and helps diagnose typical problems.

We will not only examine the obvious scenarios (for example, connecting a smartphone to a home network), but also nuances that are rarely written about in official instructions, for example, why Xiaomi Mi Box S does not see the 5 GHz network of some routers, how to make Redmi Note 12 work with corporate Wi-Fi through corporate Wi-Fi through the Internet. EAP-SIM, Why is the mobile internet on the internet? POCO X5 Pro suddenly stopped working after the update MIUI 14. A separate block is devoted to connection optimization — from choosing a Wi-Fi channel to setting up DNS speed up loading.

1. Wi-Fi Connection: Basic and Hidden Settings

The standard wireless network connection algorithm on Xiaomi is not much different from other Android devices, but there are a few branded features that you should know about:

• 📶 Automatic connection to known networks: MIUI If you don't want your smartphone to connect to open networks (such as cafes or airports), turn it off in Settings. → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Auto-connection to open networks.
• 🔒 Hidden networks: to connect to a network that does not broadcast SSID, Click on “Add Network” manually and enter the network name (SSID), security type and password. Make sure the letter register in SSID coincides with router settings.
• 📡 5GHz mode: Many Xiaomi devices (such as Mi 11 Lite or Redmi 10) support dual-band Wi-Fi, but by default can only connect to 2.4GHz. To force 5GHz, change the network name (SSID) for each range in the router settings.

If the smartphone stubbornly does not connect to the network, despite the correct password, check the following parameters on the router:

• 🔄 Type of security: Xiaomi works best with WPA2-PSK (AES). Avoid outdated protocols like this. WEP or mixed treatment WPA/WPA2.
• 📶 Channel width: for 5GHz, choose 80MHz (if the router supports), but note that this can shorten the signal range.
• 🔄 Mode of operation: if the router is configured to 802.11n/ac/ax, The smartphone does not support Wi-Fi. 6 (Mi 10T and newer, try to limit the mode to 802.11ac.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Smartphone stopped seeing 5 GHz networks, reset network settings in Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth settings, which will delete all saved passwords, but will bring back range support.

Make sure the router is on and broadcasting the network|Check the correct password (registrar is important!)|Shut down. VPN or proxy on the device|Reboot the router and smartphone

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Mobile Internet: SIM-Cards, eSIMs and connection problems

Connecting to mobile internet on Xiaomi is usually easy, but there are a few common pitfalls:

• 📱 Double. SIM-If you have a Redmi Note, 11 Pro+ or another dual-slot model, remember that only the main slot (Slot) 1) supportive 4G/5G On most devices, the secondary slot is often limited. 3G.
• 🌐 APN-settings: if the Internet does not work after installation SIM-maps, check the access point (APN). For most Russian operators (MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2) settings are loaded automatically, but sometimes manual input is required:

Name: MTS INTERNET


APN: internet.mts.ru




User name: mts




Password: mts

To add APN manually, go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [choose SIM] → Access points (APN) and press "Add».

• 📶 5G VoLTE: on devices with support 5G (for example, Xiaomi 13T or POCO F5) Check if the mode is enabled in the Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [choose SIM] → Network type. For stable operation VoLTE (voice by voice) 4G) You may need to update the firmware.
• ⚡ Energy saving: if the mobile Internet is periodically shut down, check the battery settings. → Battery → Power saving mode disable restrictions for applications that use the Internet in the background (for example, instant messengers).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) post-update MIUI 13 The possibility of manual network selection is lost (2G/3G/4G). To return this feature, install Google Dialer from the Play Market and select the network through it: Settings → A challenge → Mobile network.

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3. Connect via Ethernet (for Xiaomi) TV, Mi Box and Smartphones)

Not everyone knows that Xiaomi devices can be connected to the Internet via cable – this is true for Mi. TV, Mi Box and even some smartphones, for example, POCO F3 adapter-wise USB-C Let's look at Ethernet:

3.1. Xiaomi Smart TV Mi Box

Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi TVs) TV Q2 55") and the Mi Box S have an Ethernet port, but by default they can use it inefficiently:

1. Connect the cable to the port LAN back-panel.
2. Go to Settings. → Network → Wired network.
3. Choose. DHCP (automatic IP) or enter a static IP, If your network requires it.

If the TV does not respond to the connected cable, check if the port is on. BIOS routers – some models (e.g. Keenetic) turn off unused ports to save energy.

3.2. Xiaomi smartphones with USB-Ethernet

Smartphones based on Qualcomm Snapdragon (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or XPG) POCO X4 Pro) supports connection via adapter USB-C Ethernet, but requires additional settings:

• 🔌 Buy a certified adapter (recommended) UGREEN Cheap, uncertified adapters may not work.
• 📱 Turn on Debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Click 7 times to unlock the developer menu, then to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• 🔄 Connect the adapter and reboot the smartphone. Once you reboot, the network should be automatically determined.

4. Solving Connection Issues: From “No Internet Access” to DNS-mistake

If Xiaomi device connects to the network, but the Internet does not work, the reasons may be different – from incorrect DNS-pre-conflict IP. Let’s look at the most common mistakes and their solutions:

4.1 Connected, without Internet access (Wi-Fi)

This problem often arises from:

• 🔄 Conflict IP: Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi → [your network] → Settings IP and choose DHCP (statically IP) Or vice versa, ask for static IP manually (e.g. 192.168.1.100) if the router does not issue addresses.
• 🌍 Infidels DNS: Try using public services DNS from Google (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1). DNS and enter the addresses.
• 🔒 Lockdowns MAC-Addresses: Some routers restrict access to MAC. Check the list of allowed devices in the control panel of the router.

4.2 Mobile Internet is working, but websites are not opened

If the badge 4G/5G It burns, but the pages don't load:

• 📵 Check the balance: sometimes operators block internet access with zero or negative balance, even if traffic in the packet remains.
• 🔄 Reset the settings. APN: Remove the current access point and allow the system to download it automatically.
• 🛡️ Turn it off. VPN Antivirus: Some applications (such as Kaspersky or Avast) block traffic at the system level.

⚠️ Attention: If after the shift SIM-Mobile Internet has stopped working with Xiaomi MIUI 14, try to roll back on MIUI 13 or install Google Dialer – newer firmware versions have an operator definition bug on some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11).

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5. Connection Optimization: How to Speed Up the Internet on Xiaomi

Even if the Internet works, it may be far from its maximum speed, and here are a few ways to improve performance:

5.1 Selection of Wi-Fi channel

If the router supports 5GHz but the speed is low, try manually selecting the channel:

• 📊 Use the Wi-Fi Analyzer app (available on Google Play) to find the least loaded channel.
• 🔧 In router settings (192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1), change the channel to 36, 40, 44 or 48 for 5 GHz.
• 📶 If the signal is weak, go back to 2.4GHz and select channel 1, 6, or 11 (they don't cross paths).

Customization DNS speed up loading

Standard. DNS The operator or provider may slow down the loading of sites. DNS:

• 🌍 Google DNS: 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4 (stable but able to collect data).
• ⚡ Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1, 1.0.0.1 (Fast and private).
• 🛡️ AdGuard DNS: 94.140.14.14, 94.140.15.15 (block ads).

To change the DNS to Xiaomi:

1. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi → [your network] → Change the network → Additionally. → Settings IP.
2. Select Static and enter IP-router address in the Gateway field, and selected DNS — field DNS 1 and DNS 2.

Background activity shutdown

If the Internet is slowing down due to applications consuming traffic in the background:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔄 Select an app (such as Facebook or TikTok) and turn off Background data transfer.
• 📊 Include Traffic Savings in Settings → The Internet and the Internet → Saving traffic.

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6. Hidden features: Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot and modem modems

Xiaomi devices support several advanced networking features that many people don’t know about:

6.1. Wi-Fi Direct for direct data exchange

This technology allows you to connect to other devices without a router, for example, you can transfer files between the Redmi Note 12 and Mi Pad 5 or print on a printer with Wi-Fi Direct support:

1. Activate Wi-Fi Direct in Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Select the device from the list and confirm the connection.
3. Use Mi Share or Files to transfer files.

Modem modem (USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi)

If you need to distribute the Internet from Xiaomi to a laptop or other device:

• 🔌 USB-Modem: Connect your smartphone to your PC via cable, then go to Settings → Access Point and modem → USB-It's the most stable and energy efficient way.
• 📶 Wi-Fi Access Point: Configure the network name in the same menu (SSID) To save charge, limit the maximum number of connected devices (for example, 3 instead of 8).
• 🔵 Bluetooth modem: suitable for devices without Wi-Fi (such as some smartwatches) Speed will be low, but battery consumption is minimal.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) when the access point is activated, Wi-Fi automatically turns off. To use both connections simultaneously, install the NetShare app from the Play Market (root rights required).

Dual Wi-Fi (on supported models)

Dual Band Wi-Fi is available on flagships like Xiaomi 13 Ultra and allows you to connect to two networks at the same time (for example, 2.4 GHz). + 5 GHz to increase stability:

1. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Dual Band Wi-Fi.
2. Select networks for each range.
3. Activate Smart Switch mode so that the device automatically selects the best channel.

Frequent errors and their solutions: fault table

Below are the most common Internet connection issues on Xiaomi and how to fix them:

If your problem is not listed in the table, try resetting your network settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset → Reset your Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth settings.
2. Confirm the action and restart the device.
3. Connect to the network again.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions