How to Add Xiaomi TV to Mi Home: A Complete Guide to Error Solutions

Why Xiaomi TV doesn’t show up in Mi Home and how to fix it

Connecting Xiaomi TVs to the smart home ecosystem through the Mi Home app provides access to voice control, automation and synchronization with other devices of the brand. However, many users face the problem: the TV simply does not appear on the list of available devices, the reasons can be due to the wrong network settings, and the features of the firmware of a particular model.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can add, from standard Wi-Fi connectivity to alternative methods for legacy models, and focus on common bugs like “Device is unresponsive” or “Disconnected,” and the nuances of working with Android TVs and PatchWall. If your Mi TV refuses to “friend” Mi Home, you’ll find a solution here.

To start, make sure your TV model supports integration. Not all Xiaomi devices are compatible with the Mi Home ecosystem, especially budget or released before 2019. The full list of supported models is shown in the table below.

Compatible Xiaomi TV models for Mi Home

Before trying to add a TV to the app, check if your model supports Mi Home. Xiaomi regularly updates the list of compatible devices, but some series (such as the Mi TV 4A first revisions) may require manual tuning.

If your model is not in the table, it doesn't mean that you can't connect. For example, some Mi TVs. TV 4X or Mi TV 4C You can add it through alternative protocols (you can talk about them in the manual setting section). TV — If it is outdated, first update the firmware.

Preparing the TV and smartphone before connecting

Before adding a TV to Mi Home, there are several steps that must be taken, and skipping any of them can cause failures or inability to connect.

1. Update your TV firmware. Go to Settings → About TV → Update your system and install the latest software. This is critical for PatchWall models, as older versions often don’t support Mi Home.

2. Connect your TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network. Use 2.4 GHz – some Xiaomi TV models don’t work with 5 GHz. Also disable the VPN on your smartphone, as it can block local device detection.

3. Make sure the latest version of the Mi Home is installed on your smartphone. download it from Google Play or the App Store (for iOS). Versions below 6.5.400 may not support new TV models.

• 📱 On your smartphone: Turn on Bluetooth and geolocation (necessary to find devices).
• 🔄 On TV: Go to Settings → Smart home. → Mi Home and activate the “Allow Connection” option».
• 🔒 Networks: If you use a dual-band router, temporarily shut down 5GHz to avoid conflict.
• 🛠️ For older models: reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Reset).

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Connect TV and phone to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz)|

Install the latest version of Mi Home|

Enable Bluetooth and geolocation on your smartphone |

Activate the connection permission in the TV settings-->

⚠️ Note: If your TV is connected to the network via an Ethernet cable, switch to Wi-Fi temporarily. Some Xiaomi models are not detected in the Mi Home when wired.

The standard way to add Xiaomi TV to Mi Home

If your TV model officially supports Mi Home, follow this step-by-step instruction. The entire process will take no more than 5 minutes.

Step 1. Open the Mi Home app on your smartphone and go to the Devices tab. Click + → Add Device.

Step 2. Select “Television” (or “Smart Home” → “Television” in older versions of the app) from the category list. If your model is not listed, select “Other Device” and enter the name manually (e.g. Mi TV 5).

Step 3: The app will start searching for devices on the local network, make sure the TV is on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the smartphone, and if the search is delayed, click "Update".

Step 4: When the TV appears on the list, click on it. The TV screen will display a confirmation code (4 or 6 digits) - type it into the Mi Home app.

Step 5: Wait until the connection is complete. Once synchronized successfully, the TV will appear in the main list of devices, and now you can control it via Mi Home, set up automation, or use a voice assistant.

Alternative Connection Methods for Incompatible Models

If your Xiaomi TV isn’t officially supported or not found in the Mi Home, you can use workarounds.These techniques require additional action, but often work even with outdated models.

Method 1: Mi IoT protocol (for advanced users)

Some Xiaomi TVs support Mi IoT protocol but don’t appear in the standard Mi Home list.

1. Install the Mi Home Developer Version app on your smartphone (available on Xiaomi forums).
2. Turn on the developer mode on the TV (Settings → About TV → Click 7 times on the build number).
3. In the developer menu, activate “Local Network” and “Wi-Fi Debugging”.
4. In Mi Home Developer, select Add Device to IP» and enter local IP-TV address (you can find it in the settings of the TV network).

Method 2: Google Home with subsequent synchronization

If your TV is running on Android TV (such as Mi TV Q2 or Mi TV A2), add it to Google Home first, and then:

1. Open Mi Home and go to Profile → Settings → Smart Home → Sync with Google.
2. Sign in to the Google account to which the TV is linked.
3. Select your TV from the list of Google Home devices and confirm sync.

Method 3: Through Third Party Services (Home Assistant, IoBroker)

For smart home enthusiasts, integration via Home Assistant or IoBroker is possible using Mi Home Integration plugins, which requires server configuration skills but allows you to control your TV even without official support.

# Example of configuration for Home Assistant (fragment configuration.yaml)


media_player:




- platform: xiaomi_miio




host: 192.168.1.100 # IP- TV address




Token: YOUR_TOKEN # Device Token (received via Mi Home Token Extractor)




name: Xiaomi TV 5




Model: lmi.tv # Specify model (e.g. lmi.tv for Mi TV 5)

⚠️ Note: Using informal methods can result in a warranty reset or an unstable TV.Before experimenting, back up your settings through Settings → System system → Backup.

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 none of these methods worked, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Reset network settings.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi again and re-add to Mi Home.

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If the TV is connected to the network via PPPoE (for example, for IPTV), switch to DHCP temporarily. Some Xiaomi TV models do not work correctly with Mi Home when manually configuring the network.

Setup of automation and voice control

Once the TV is successfully connected to the Mi Home, you can set up automation and voice control, for example, the TV will automatically turn on when you start a movie on your smartphone or turn off on a schedule.

1. Creating automation

Open Mi Home, go to Automation → Create. Select a condition (e.g., Time or Geolocation) and an action (e.g., Turn on TV or Switch HDMI Login).

Examples of useful automation:

• 🌙 Night mode: TV automatically reduces brightness after 22:00.
• 🎬 Cinema: when you start Netflix on your smartphone, TV turns on and switches to the desired input.
• 🔌 Energy savings: TV turns off if no one is in the room (according to motion sensors).
• 🎵 Music Mode: When you start music on the Mi Smart Speaker column, the TV turns on and displays visualizations.

2. Voice control via Xiao AI or Alice

If your TV supports Xiao AI (Chinese voice assistant) or is integrated with Alice (for Russian models), activate voice control:

1. On TV: Settings → Voice Assistant → Enable Xiao AI.
2. In Mi Home: Go to your TV settings and activate the Voice Control option.
3. Say a command like “Put Mi TV on Netflix” or “Set volume to 50%.”

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For the stable operation of automation, the TV and smartphone must be constantly connected to the same Wi-Fi network. When changing the network (for example, when switching to the mobile Internet), automation will stop working.

Frequent Questions and Answers (FAQ)