Search and setup of Xiaomi remote on your phone: a complete guide with pictures

Lost or broken the remote from the Xiaomi TV? Don't rush to buy a new one - your smartphone can be a full replacement! POCO Supports infrared control (IR-blaster) or connection Wi-Fi/LAN In this article, we'll look at all the ways to find and configure a virtual remote on your phone, even if you don't have the original remote at hand.

It's important to understand that the way you set up depends on two things: your phone model (whether it has an IR port) and your TV model (whether it supports network control), and we'll go into both options in detail, and we'll give you tips for fixing common problems. If you don't know what kind of TV you have, that's okay: there's a guide on how to determine this without a remote control.

1. Compatibility check: Is there an IR port on your phone?

The first thing to do is to find out if your smartphone supports infrared control, a feature not available in all Xiaomi models, so check the list below or use the quick way.

To verify:

1. Open the top notification curtain on your phone.
2. Pull it down again to expand the Quick Settings Panel.
3. Look for an icon with a remote control image (usually labeled as “Smart Home” or “IR-blaster”).

If there is no icon, your phone does not support IR control, and only the Wi-Fi connection method will suit you (Section 3).

List of Xiaomi phones with IR port (2020-2026)

• 📱 Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro
• 📱 Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite 5G
• 📱 Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
• 📱 POCO F3 GT, POCO X3 Pro, POCO F4 GT
• 📱 Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, Redmi K50 Pro

⚠️ Note: Phones of the Redmi A series, POCO M and most budget models (e.g. Redmi) 9A, POCO C31) They don't have an IR port. They only have Wi-Fi control.

2. IR remote setting on the phone (for models with IR-blaster)

If your phone supports an infrared port, you can use it as a universal remote for Xiaomi TV, air conditioning, audio system and other equipment.

Download the app from Google Play or the App Store (for an IR-ported iPhone, such as an iPhone 13 Pro with an adapter).

Give the app access to the camera (need to scan) QR-TV-code)|Select the type of device → "Television"|Specify the brand "Xiaomi" or "Mi" TV"|Follow the instructions on the screen to test the buttons|Save the remote settings.-->

If your TV is not automatically detected:

1. In the app, click Add Device → Television → Xiaomi.
2. Select the model manually (e.g. Mi). TV 4S 55" or "Redmi Smart" TV X55).
3. Point your phone to the TV’s IR receiver (usually located at the bottom or side of the screen).
4. Press the Test – the application will send a signal and check the connection.

If the buttons are not working:

• 🔄 Try another TV model from the list (sometimes the firmware of the remotes match).
• 📱 Restart your phone and TV.
• 🔋 Check if the TV battery is discharged (power indicator should burn).
• 📶 Make sure there are no obstacles between the phone and the TV (glass, mirrors can block the IR signal).

3. Xiaomi TV control over Wi-Fi (without IR port)

If your phone doesn't have an infrared port, you can still control the TV over a local network, so you have to connect the TV and the phone to the same router (or the TV has to distribute Wi-Fi Direct). TV Redmi Smart TV, issued after 2018.

Instructions:

1. On the phone, install the Mi app. TV Remote (Android / iOS).
2. Turn on the TV with the power button on the case (if it is turned off).
3. Launch the application and click Add the device.
4. Select your TV model or click Search Online.
5. Confirm the connection on the TV screen (the pairing code will appear).

Important: If the TV is not turned on by a button on the case, connect it to the socket and hold the power button for 10-15 seconds - this will reset the lock.

💡

If the TV is not online, check if it is connected to the mobile Internet (3G/4G) through SIM-Disable the mobile network in the settings TV Connect to the same Wi-Fi as your phone.

Frequent problems and solutions

• 🔌 TV won't turn on: Check the power cable and the socket. Try another socket.
• 🌐 No TV on the network: Restart router or turn on the TV function Mi Home → Settings → Local area network.
• 🔒 The pairing code does not appear: Update the TV firmware through USB (instruction).
• ⚡ Lags to control: Connect your phone to a 5GHz network or use an Ethernet cable for your TV.

4. How to determine the model of a Xiaomi TV without a remote?

If you don’t know your TV model, you can find it in a number of ways:

Method 1: By the sticker on the body

Look at the back of the TV, there's a sticker that's supposed to have information.

• Model: for example, L55M6-6ARU (This is Redmi Smart. TV X55 2022).
• Part No.: or S/N (serial).

The first letters and numbers can be used to define the series:

Method 2: In appearance

Take a picture of the TV on the front and side, then compare it to the directory on Xiaomi's official website.

• 📺 Logo Location (Mi or Redmi).
• 🔲 The shape of the stand (V-shaped, rectangular).
• 🎨 Color of frame (black, silver, gold).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models for different regions have the same design, but different firmware. TV 4S 55" for Europe and India may differ in app support.

5. Alternative TV Control Applications

If you have a standard Mi Remote or Mi application TV Remote doesn’t work, try third-party solutions. They support more models and often have advanced features (like voice control or macros).

Top.-3 remote-replacement

• 📱 Peel Smart Remote - universal remote with support for IR and Wi-Fi. There is a code base for old Xiaomi models.
• 📱 Sure Universal Remote – works with TVs over Wi-Fi, supports voice commands.
• 📱 Yatse: Remote for Android TV — optimized for Android TV (fitting TV Stick and Mi Box).

To set up:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select Add Device → Television → Xiaomi
3. If the automatic search didn’t work, enter the model code manually (e.g. 0123 for Mi). TV 4A).
4. Test the buttons and save the configuration.

💡

Apps may request access to location or contacts, which is required for advertising to work.

Configure with Google Assistant (for Android) TV)

If your TV is running on Android TV (Like Mi. TV Q1 Or the Mi Box S, you can control it with your voice:

1. Connect your TV and phone to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open Google Assistant on your phone.
3. Say "turn on the TV in the living room" or "turn up the volume on Mi" TV".
4. Confirm the pairing on the TV screen.

6. What to do if nothing works?

If none of the methods worked, check the following points:

Television problems

• 🔌 No power: Try another cable or socket. On some models, the indicator lights up red when it's off.
• 📡 Not connected to Wi-Fi: Reset your network settings on your TV (hold Menu) + Volume Down 5 seconds).
• 🔄 Freeze when on: Unplug for 1 minute, then turn it on again.

Phone problems

• 📵 The IR port is not working: Check if it's covered with a cover or a film.
• 🔋 Weak signal: Bring the phone closer to the TV (no further than 5 meters).
• 📲 App crashes: Clear the app cache in phone settings.

If the TV doesn't respond at all, there may have been a firmware failure, and if you do, disaster recovery will help.

7. Purchase of a new remote: original vs alternative

If you don't like the virtual remote control, you can buy a new physical one.

Where to buy it?

• 🛒 Xiaomi official store: mi.com (guarantee, but more expensive).
• 📦 AliExpress: Search for "Xiaomi" TV Remote [your model]. Check reviews!
• 🏬 M-Video/Eldorado: There are often universal remotes available.

⚠️ Note: When buying a clone, check if it supports the protocol RC6 (It is used in new Xiaomi TVs after 2021. RC5 may not work.

FAQ: Frequent questions