Without a stable Internet connection, even the most sophisticated Xiaomi TV It's turning into a normal screen. There's no access to a smart screen. TV-function, streaming Netflix/YouTube, And it's actually easier than it looks to connect the TV to Wi-Fi, which means you lose half the power of the device. 90% sufficient 3-5 But what if the network is not on, the password is not accepted or the connection is constantly broken?
In this article, all the current ways of connecting (including hidden features like WPS and Ethernet→Wi-Fi adapters), parsing common bugs and life hacks to speed up the network. The instructions are universal for Mi TV 4/5 Series, Redmi Smart TV, Mi TV A Pro and even Mi Box. If your TV is released after 2018, these methods will work.
🔹 Important: Before setting up, check that the router is on and the Wi-Fi network is visible on other devices (smartphone, laptop). If the problem with the network itself, first restart the router (pull out the fork for 30 seconds).
1. Standard connection via the settings menu
This is the basic method that works on all Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall or Google TV. Suitable for most users and takes no more than a minute.
📌 Step-by-step instruction:
- Turn on the TV and take the Xiaomi remote (or universal with IR support).
- Press the button Settings (cogs) or Menu - depending on the model.
- Go to the Network and Internet section (or Network & Internet in English firmware).
- Select Wi-Fi → Enable (if disabled).
- In the list of available networks, find your own and click on it.
- Enter the password using the on-screen keyboard (use the arrows on the remote for navigation).
- Confirm the connection with the OK button.
✅ If it's successful, the name of the network will be marked Connected, and in the upper right corner of the screen, the Wi-Fi icon. To check the speed, go to Settings. → Network → Speed test.
The router is turned on and distributes Wi-Fi (the indicator is green / blue)
The password is entered without errors (registration is important!)
The TV is in the network coverage area (not further than 10 meters from the router).
The router has disabled the mode “Hidden network” (if yes, read section 3)
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⚠️ Attention: on Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV (Like Mi. TV 4A 2019) The path to network settings may be different: Settings → All settings → Network → If you do not find a section, update the software (see section 6).
2. Connection via WPS (without entering a password)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you to connect to the network without a password — just press the button on the router. This is convenient if you have a long complex password or do not have a keyboard to enter.
🔹 Working conditions WPS:
- 📶 Router backs up WPS (Most modern TP-Link models, Xiaomi, ASUS — yes).
- 🔄 The function is activated in the router settings (usually enabled by default).
- ⏱️ You have 2 minutes to connect after pressing the button. WPS.
📌 How to connect:
- On the TV, go to Settings → Network → Wi-Fi.
- Select Additional (or Advanced) → WPS.
- Click Connect via WPS.
- For 2 minutes, press the physical WPS button on the router (usually signed and located at the back).
- Wait for the message Successful connection.
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If the router does not have a WPS button, go to its web interface (usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) and activate WPS in the Wireless or Wi-Fi section.
⚠️ Note: Some routers (such as Keenetic) require input PIN-code WPS Instead of pressing a button, in which case, select Connect on the TV. PIN and enter the 8-digit code from the sticker on the router.
3. Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network
If your network is hidden (it doesn't broadcast the SSID name), the TV won't see it on the list of available ones, but you can still connect manually.
📌 Instructions:
- From the Wi-Fi menu on your TV, select Other Networks or Add Network.
- Enter the network name (SSID) just like you would on the router (accounting for the register!).
- Select the security type: it is usually WPA2-PSK (less commonly WPA3).
- Enter the password and save the settings.
🔹 How do you know? SSID hidden-net:
- 🖥️ On the computer: open the Control Panel → Network control centre → Change the adapter settings and see the name of the connected network.
- 📱 On your smartphone: In your Wi-Fi settings, find the current network (even if it is hidden, Android/iOS It'll show you the name).
- 📡 On the router: the network name appears on the sticker below or in the web interface (192.168.0.1).
What if the TV is not connected to the hidden network?
4. Alternative ways of connecting to the Internet
If Wi-Fi is down or the signal is too weak, there are workarounds. Let's look at two proven options.
4.1. via Ethernet adapter (LAN→Wi-Fi)
If you're Xiaomi. TV It does not have an Ethernet port (e.g., Mi). TV 4S), But there's a router with a free one. LAN-port, you can use an adapter USB→Ethernet (around 500–1000) ₽). Any model on a chip will do. RTL8153 or AX88179.
📌 How to connect:
- Buy an adapter (e.g. Xiaomi USB-C to Ethernet or TP-Link UE300).
- Connect the adapter to USB-television-port.
- Connect the adapter to the router with an Ethernet cable.
- In the settings of the TV network, select Wired Connection.
4.2. via smartphone (modem mode)
The way to deal with emergencies when the router is not on hand, and the downside is the high consumption of traffic and battery.
📌 Instructions:
- 📱 On Android: Open Settings → Access Point and modem → Modem mode (or USB-modem, if you connect via cable).
- 🍎 On iPhone: Settings → Modem mode (enable and set password).
- 📺 On TV, connect to the new network as if it were a regular Wi-Fi.
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5. Solving Connection Problems
If the TV doesn't connect to Wi-Fi, don't rush it into service, and 80 percent of the time, it's self-solving.
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| No network found. | Weak signal, router in another room | Move the router closer or use a repeater (signal repeater). |
| Wrong password | Typographical typo | Check the letter register and characters. Try entering the password on your phone and then repeat it on TV. |
| Permanent communication breakdowns | Router channel overload | Change the Wi-Fi channel in the router settings (select 1, 6 or 11 for 2.4 GHz). |
| IP-conflict | Two devices with the same IP | Restart the router or assign the TV a static IP in the DHCP settings. |
| Authentication error | Incompatible type of security | Change the encryption type on the router from WPA3 to WPA2-PSK. |
🔧 Additional advice:
- 🔄 If the TV is connected, but the Internet does not work – check whether the tariff is paid from the provider.
- 📡 For a stable job. 4K-streaming, use the 5 GHz band (if the router is dual-band).
- 🛠️ Update the TV firmware: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
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If the Xiaomi TV doesn’t see a 5 GHz network, check if this range is enabled in the router settings.Some models (like the Mi TV 4A) only work with 2.4 GHz.
6.Optimize Wi-Fi for Xiaomi TV
Even if the connection is installed, the speed may not be enough to make it comfortable to view.
📊 Recommended router settings for Xiaomi TV:
- 📶 Channel: manually select 1, 6 or 11 (for 2.4 GHz) – they are least crossed.
- 🔄 Channel width: 20 MHz for 2.4 GHz (reduces interference), 40 MHz or 80 MHz for 5 GHz (increases speed).
- 🔒 Type of security: WPA2-PSK (most compatible).
- 📈 DNS: Use 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google) to speed up downloads.
🛠️ Hardware improvements:
- 📡 Install the router 1-1.5 meters from the floor (not in the closet!).
- 🔌 Use a Mesh system (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Mesh Router) for a large home.
- 📶 Buy a directional antenna for the router if the TV is far away.
Critical information: Xiaomi TVs on the Amlogic S905 chip (such as the Mi Box S) can lose connection when the channel width of 5 GHz is more than 40 MHz. If you have such cliffs, set the channel width on the router manually.