How to add Xiaomi TV to Mi Home: instructions with photos and tips

Connecting Xiaomi TV to the Mi Home ecosystem opens up access to advanced smart home features: voice control via Alice or Google Assistant, script automation and synchronization with other devices of the brand. However, many users face difficulties in the first setup – the TV does not appear in the list of available devices, connection errors occur or the application requires updating the firmware. In this article, we will discuss all the steps of adding Xiaomi TV to the Mi Home, including preparation, choosing the right regional version of the application and solving typical problems.

It’s important to understand that not all Xiaomi TV models support Mi Home integration. For example, budget Mi TV 4A series older than 2019 may require manual tuning through Developer Options, while flagship Mi TV Q2 or Xiaomi TV A Pro connect automatically. We’ll take a closer look at both options, and we’ll also tell you how to check your model’s compatibility and what to do if the TV isn’t visible on the network.

If you’ve tried adding a device before, but you’ve got an error like “Unconnected” or “Device offline,” there’s a section in the article that provides step-by-step solutions, from resetting the network to changing the region in your TV settings, and we’ll share life hacks to optimize Xiaomi TV’s performance in the Mi Home ecosystem, such as how to set up automatic turn on your TV when you start the Evening Theater script.

What Xiaomi TV models support Mi Home connectivity

Not all Xiaomi TVs can be added to the Mi Home, depending on the year of release, regional firmware and hardware platform.

• 📺 Series with support: Mi TV 4S/4X/5 Pro (2020–2026), Mi TV Q1/Q2, Xiaomi TV A/A Pro, Redmi Smart TV X. These models have a built-in module for working with Mi Home.
• ❌ Series without support: Mi TV 3/4A (before 2019 years, Mi TV 4C. They will need an alternative method through Mi Remote or third-party apps.
• 🌍 Regional restrictions: TVs for the Chinese market (CN ROM) It is available only in Mi Home China and in the global versions (Global/EU ROM) — international version of the appendix.
• 🔄 Firmware: Minimum version of the software — MIUI TV 2.0 and higher. Old firmware may need to be updated via OTA manually.

To see if your model supports integration, check the settings of the TV:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Model.
2. Remember the full name (e.g. Mi TV 4S 55'' (L55M5-5XRU)).
3. Check the compatibility table below.

Preparing the TV for connection

Before adding to Mi Home, you must follow several mandatory steps on the TV itself, and skipping any of them can lead to connection errors.

One, update the firmware to the latest version.

1. Open Settings → About TV → Update system.
2. If an update is available, confirm installation. Do not turn off the TV during the process - this can cause the bootloader to crash.
3. After the update, restart the device.

The second is to set up a network. The TV and smartphone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, but not the guest network!). If you use the Mi Wi-Fi Router, turn on the Mi Mesh feature for stable connection.

Update the TV firmware|Connect TV and phone to the same Wi-Fi network|Shut down. VPN smartphone|Turn on Bluetooth on your TV (if you have one)|Check the firmware region (Global/CN)-->

Third, enable USB debugging (optional, but recommended for older models):

1. Go to Settings → About TV → MIUI TV version.
2. Click on the line with the version 7 times in a row until the notification “You became a developer” appears.
3. Go back to the Settings → Additional → Developer settings.
4. Activate USB Debugging and Network Debugging.

⚠️ Note: If your TV is working on CN ROM (It's Chinese firmware, but you're outside of China, and you can block the connection to Mi Home because of geo-restrictions, and you'll need to change your firmware region or use it. VPN Chinese IP.

How to add Xiaomi TV to Mi Home

Now, to the connection process itself, the instructions are valid for Mi Home version 6.0 and higher (Android/iOS). If you have an older version of the app, update it via the App Store or Google Play.

Step 1. Launch Mi Home and log in

• 📱 Open the Mi Home app on your smartphone.
• 🔑 Sign in with your Xiaomi account (if not, sign up).
• 📍 Make sure the profile shows the correct region (e.g., Russia for global devices).

Step 2: Adding a new device

• ➕ Press the badge «+» top-right.
• 🔍 Select the category "TVs" (or enter Mi). TV search-line).
• 📺 Find your model in the list (for example, Mi). TV 4S 55'). If no model, select "Other device».

Step 3: Connect to the TV

• 🔄 On the TV will appear a request for connection – confirm it from the remote.
• 📶 If the request does not appear, check that the TV and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network, and restart the search for devices in Mi Home.
• 🔐 When successfully connecting, enter a Wi-Fi password (if required).

Step 4: Set up the device in Mi Home

• 🏠 Give the TV a name (e.g., "Living room»).
• 📍 Choose a room (you can create a new one).
• ⚙️ Set up the basic parameters: turn on / off on schedule, response to voice commands.

Once successfully added, the TV will appear in the Mi Home main menu, and you can now control it via the app, voice, or automate scripts (e.g., turning on the TV when you launch a movie on the Xiaomi Box).

Solving common connection errors

Even with the right setup, users often encounter errors, and let's look at the most common problems and how to fix them.

If the TV is connected but does not respond to commands from Mi Home:

• 🔄 Reconnect the device in the application.
• 📵 Turn off energy saving mode on the TV (Settings) → Energy conservation → Shut down).
• 🔧 Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Reset the settings).

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with CN ROM After resetting, you may need to re-assign your Xiaomi account. Without this, access to Mi Home will be blocked.

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If the TV is connected but does not display a thumbnail in Mi Home, try manually uploading a photo of the device. To do this, click on the TV icon in the app → Edit → Download a photo.

Setting up smart scripts for Xiaomi TV

Once connected successfully, you can create automated scripts that will control the TV based on the time, location, or actions of other devices, such as:

• 🎬 Cinema: When you launch a movie on Xiaomi Box, the TV automatically turns on and the curtains (if connected) close.
• 🌙 Good night: At 23:00 the TV turns off and the Yeelight smart lamp goes out.
• 🏠 No one at home: If everyone left home (by smartphone geolocation), the TV and other devices are turned off.

To create a script:

1. In Mi Home, go to the Automation section (Icon) ⚙️).
2. Click on “Create a script” → “Smart script”.
3. Select a condition (e.g., “Time” or “Device is enabled”).
4. Add the action: “Switch the TV” or “Switch the channel”.
5. Save the script and test it out.

For voice control via Alice or Google Assistant:

• 🎤 In Mi Home, go to the TV settings → «Voice control».
• 🔗 Connect to a Yandex or Google account.
• 🗣 Talk to the command, for example: Alice, turn on the TV in the living room».

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For scripts to work, the TV must always be connected to the Internet, and if Wi-Fi is turned off, use a Powerline adapter or Mesh system to amplify the signal.

Alternative ways to manage Xiaomi TV

If your TV model does not support Mi Home, or you are faced with unsolvable errors, you can use alternative control methods:

• 📱 Mi Remote app: Download Mi Remote from Google Play or App Store. Select the "TV" device type» → «Xiaomi. Follow the on-screen instructions for pairing over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
• 🤖 Google Home / Alexa: Connect your TV via Google Home (if Chromecast is supported). for Alexa, use the "Mi Home" skill».
• 🔧 IFTTT (For advanced users: Create an applet in IFTTT It's a trigger (like geolocation) and Webhooks action to send a command to the TV. API-Mi Home key (can be obtained through Mi Account Token).

For models without built-in Wi-Fi (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 2018 can be used IR-blaster (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) IR Remote, which emulates remote signals and connects to Mi Home.

⚠️ Attention: When in use IFTTT or API Note that Xiaomi can block unofficial requests.Recommended to back up access tokens.

Tips for Optimizing Xiaomi TV in Mi Home

To ensure that your TV is running smoothly in the Mi Home ecosystem, follow these guidelines:

• 📶 Network: Use a router with support 802.11ac and disable the “Customer Isolation” function (it blocks device interaction on the local network).
• 🔄 Updates: Enable automatic firmware update (Settings) → On TV. → Auto-update).
• 🔋 Power: Connect the TV to a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to avoid failures when power outages.
• 📱 Appendix: Clean your Mi Home cache regularly and update it to the latest version.

If the TV is slow to respond to commands from Mi Home:

• Check the network load (for example, through Speedtest on the TV).
• Turn off background apps on your TV (Settings → Apps → Clear background processes).
• If you are using the Mi Box, connect it via HDMI-CEC cable to sync with your TV.

To speed up the interface on older models (Mi TV 4S 2019 and earlier), you can turn off animations:

Settings → Additional → Developer Settings → Animation Scope (select “Without Animation”)

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If the TV is often "lost" in Mi Home, assign it a static one. IP-address in the router settings, which will prevent conflicts DHCP.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi TV to Mi Home