Connection of the Internet to the Xiaomi TV: Wi-Fi, cable, mobile point

Why Xiaomi needs the Internet and what it gives

Xiaomi’s modern Smart TVs aren’t just screens for watching terrestrial TV. Without the Internet, you lose 80 percent of functionality, from streaming services (Netflix, YouTube, IVI) to voice control and automatic updates. Even if you’ve connected a digital set-top box or satellite antenna, many features (like DLNA for broadcasting from your phone or Mi Home for a smart home) require a network.

But not everyone knows that Mi TV supports three ways of connecting: Wi-Fi, Ethernet cable, and even mobile hotspot. Each of them has its pros and cons. For example, when watching 4K video over 5 GHz Wi-Fi, the channel bandwidth must be at least 25 Mbps, otherwise it will lag. And if the router is far from the TV, it is better to pull the cable — so stable.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you connect, the errors (like when TV "sees" the network but doesn't), and we'll give you a checklist to diagnose the problems, and we'll start with the most popular option, wireless.

Method 1: Wi-Fi connection (for example, Mi TV 4S/5X/6)

Wireless connectivity is convenient if the router is within 10 meters of the TV and the walls do not interfere with the signal. Xiaomi uses dual Wi-Fi (2.4 + 5 GHz) in its TV, but not all models support Wi-Fi 6 - this is important to consider when choosing a channel. For example, Mi TV Q2 75" runs on Wi-Fi 5, and Mi TV A Pro - already on Wi-Fi 6.

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.
4. Enter the password (registration is important!) and confirm the connection.

If the TV can't see the network:

• 🔄 Restart the router (pull out the plug for 30 seconds).
• 📶 Check range: Some TVs don’t see 5GHz networks if mode is enabled on the router 802.11ac only.
• 🔒 Make sure the network is not hidden (the Hide checkbox must be removed in the router settings). SSID).
• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware - in the old versions there were bugs with connection to some TP-Link routers and ASUS.

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The TV is in the network coverage area (no further than 10 m from the router).

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If the Internet is slow after connecting, check the speed through the built-in test: Settings → Network and Internet → Speed Test. Normal rates for Full HD are from 10 Mbit / s, for 4K - from 25 Mbit / s. If the speed is lower, try:

• 📡 Switch from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz (or vice versa).
• 🔌 Connect the TV with cable (if possible).
• 🚫 Disable Band Steering (it sometimes interferes with the connection of Xiaomi devices).

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Method 2: Connect via Ethernet cable (for stable 4K)

If you want the most stable connection (for example, for online gaming via Google Stadia or watching 4K HDR without buffering), it is better to use a wired connection. All Xiaomi TVs (except the most budget series) have an RJ-45 port.

• 📈 No speed loss (unlike Wi-Fi, where the signal can be weakened).
• 🛡️ Less latency (important ping for streaming and gaming).
• ⚡ It does not depend on interference (microwaves, neighboring networks do not affect the environment).

How to connect:

1. Connect the TV and router with a network cable (Cat 5e or higher is recommended).
2. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Ethernet.
3. Wait for automatic receipt IP-Addresses (usually 5-10 seconds).

If the internet doesn't work,

• 🔌 Check if the indicator is on the port LAN router.
• 🔄 Restart router and TV.
• 🔧 In the router settings, make sure that DHCP included (otherwise you will have to enter) IP manually).

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If the cable is too short, use an Ethernet extension (up to 100 meters without loss of speed) or a Powerline adapter (transmits the Internet via wiring).

⚠️ Attention: If you are using IPTV from the provider, when connecting via cable, additional settings may be required VLAN or IGMP Check the parameters with your ISP.

Method 3: Connect via mobile Internet (hotspot)

If you don't have home Wi-Fi, but you have a smartphone with unlimited rates, you can distribute the Internet to your TV through an access point, which is suitable for temporary use (for example, in the country), but not for constant 4K viewing due to the limitations of mobile networks.

Instructions:

1. On your smartphone, turn on modem modem (Settings → Access Point and modem on Android or modem modem on iPhone).
2. Set your network name and password (WPA2-PSK is better).
3. On the TV, select the network you created in the Wi-Fi list and enter your password.

Limitations of the method:

• 📱 Traffic restriction: even “no-limit” often has a speed limit after 20–50 GB.
• 🔋 Battery discharge: the phone will quickly go down.
• 📶 Unstable signal: if the network 4G weak, the video will slow down.

Problem Solving: TV is not connected to the Internet

If after all the manipulations the Internet on Mi TV does not work, check the following points:

1.Router problems

• 🔌 Indicators: the router should have an Internet indicator on the router (usually blue or green).
• 🔄 Reboot: Turn off the router for 1 minute, then turn on again.
• 🔧 Settings: Make sure the router does not turn on the Filter MAC-Addresses or Parental Control.

2. Television problems

• 📺 Network reset: go to Settings → Network and Internet → Resetting network settings.
• 🔄 Software Update: Check the relevance of the firmware in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Reset to factory: the last option, if nothing helps (Settings) → On TV. → Data resetting).

3.Problems from the provider

• 📞 Call support and check if there are any technical works.
• 🔌 Check if the Internet works on other devices (phone, laptop).
• 🔧 If you use PPPoE, make sure that the username / password is entered in the router.

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If the TV says "Connected, no internet access," the problem is almost always on the router or ISP side. Check your DNS settings - manual installation sometimes helps (e.g., 8.8.8.8 from Google).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 2018) after resetting the network settings, the Ethernet menu item may disappear. To return it, you need to turn off Wi-Fi and restart the TV.

How to check the speed of the Internet on Xiaomi TV

To make sure the internet is working properly, take a speed test:

1. Open Settings → Network and Internet → Speed Test.
2. Wait until the check is completed (usually 10-20 seconds).
3. Compare the results with your provider’s rate.

Normal readings:

• 📺 For SD-quality (480p): 3 Mbps.
• 📺 For Full. HD (1080p): 10 Mbps.
• 📺 For 4K HDR: 25 Mbps.
• 🎮 For online gaming: ping below 50ms.

If the speed is lower than expected:

• 🔌 When connecting via cable, check its integrity (bend the cable - if it cracks, it is damaged).
• 📶 When connecting to Wi-Fi, try changing the channel in the router settings (for example, from Auto to Channel 36).
• 🔧 Turn off QoS router (if enabled) – sometimes it misallocates traffic.

Additional network settings on Xiaomi TV

After connecting to the Internet, you can optimize the network for different tasks:

1. Prioritizing traffic

If you have a slow internet connection, but you want your TV to get the maximum speed:

• Go to the router settings (usually 192.168.1.1).
• Find the QoS section or Device Prioritization.
• Add in. MAC-TV address (you can find it in Settings) → On TV. → Status).

2. Static IP configuration

If you change often IP-address (for example, when using the IPTV), you can set static:

1. Find out. MAC-TV address (Settings) → Network and Internet → Status).
2. In the router settings, find DHCP-reservation.
3. Tie it up. MAC-TV address to permanent IP (for example 192.168.1.100).

3. Change the DNS to speed up loading

If some sites or apps load slowly, try changing the DNS:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Network settings → More.
2. Select Manually and enter:
3. Save the settings and restart the TV.

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You can use Smart DNS to view blocked services (such as Disney+ or HBO Max). The setup is similar to changing the DNS, but instead of Google addresses, use the servers of the Smart DNS provider (for example, 103.86.98.98 for Unlocator).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting the Internet to Xiaomi TV