How to set up Xiaomi remote on your phone: a complete guide with pictures and tips

Have you lost your native remote from a Xiaomi TV or just want to control it from a smartphone? POCO Supports infrared control (IR port) or connection via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth In this article, we will explore all possible ways to customize the Xiaomi remote on your phone, from the standard Mi Remote app to integration with Mi Home and alternative solutions.

It is important to understand that the method of setting depends on two factors: whether your smartphone has an infrared transmitter (IR port) and what model of TV you use. TV A2 or Mi TV Q2 The Mi Home app will be good for Wi-Fi, and older models without Smart features will require an IR port and Mi Remote, and we'll look at both options, and we'll give you tips on how to fix typical problems.

If you're not sure if your phone has an IR port, check the model specifications on Xiaomi's official website or look at the top of the case - there's usually a small black round sensor. IR Google Play Tester to Test Port Operations.

1. Compatibility check: which phone and TV are supported

Before you start setting up, make sure your devices are compatible. Here are the key points:

• 📱 Smartphones with an infrared port: most models Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO mid- and premium segments (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+, POCO F5 Budget models (e.g. Redmi) 10A) often deprived of an IR port.
• 📺 Xiaomi TVs: All models with Mi Home support (series A, Q, S, P) can be controlled via Wi-Fi. Older models (e.g. Mi Home) TV 4A 2018) require an IR remote.
• 🔄 Alternative devices: some air conditioners, projectors and even DVD-Players are supported in Mi Remote, but their settings may differ.

If your phone doesn’t have an IR port, but your TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you can control it through the Mi Home app (Smart only). TV). The TV must be linked to your Xiaomi account.

Important: Xiaomi TV series ES (2023 (a) do not support IR management, but Wi-Fi/Bluetooth via Mi Home.

2.Configure the remote via Mi Remote (for IR port)

Mi Remote is a standard solution for controlling equipment via an infrared port, pre-installed on most Xiaomi smartphones, but can be downloaded from Google Play or AppGallery if necessary.

Instructions for setting:

1. Open the Mi Remote app on your phone. If you don't have one, install it from the official store.
2. Click Add Device (+ icon in upper right corner).
3. Select the Television category.
4. Find Xiaomi (or Mi) in the list of brands TV old-model).
5. Point your phone to the TV and follow the instructions on the screen to test the buttons.
6. If the test is successful, save the settings.

If your TV model is not automatically determined, try to manually select it from the list or use the Learning function (if you have a working remote).

• 🔍 In Mi Remote, select Another. → Training.
• 📱 Point the phone to the original remote (distance 2-5 cm).
• 🎯 Press the button on the original remote, then on the phone screen.
• 🔄 Repeat for all necessary buttons.

⚠️ Warning: If the buttons on your phone screen don't respond, try restarting your phone and TV. Also make sure there are no obstacles between the phone and the TV (glass, mirrors, and direct sunlight can block the IR signal).

Control of the TV via Mi Home (over Wi-Fi)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Mi Home, these are all Smart models. TV), You can control it over a local Wi-Fi network, and this is a more convenient method than IR, because it doesn't require line of sight and it works at a greater distance.

Step-by-step:

1. Install the Mi Home app (if not already installed) and log in to your Xiaomi account.
2. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. In Mi Home, click Add Device (Icon) +).
4. Select the TV category and follow the instructions on the screen.
5. If the TV is not automatically installed, enter its model manually or scan it. QR-back-pad.
6. Once added, the TV will appear in the list of devices. Click on it to open the control panel.

The Mi Home control panel has the basic functions:

• 📺 Turning the TV on/off.
• 🔊 Volume control.
• 📶 Switching channels and signal sources (HDMI, USB etc.).
• 🎮 Launching applications (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video).
• ⚙️ Quick access to TV settings.

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If the TV is not connected via Mi Home, check if Remote Control is enabled in your TV settings: go to Settings → Network → Remote management and activate the option.

Advantages of management through Mi Home:

• ✅ There is no need for direct visibility.
• ✅ It works over the Internet (you can control the TV remotely if it is turned on).
• ✅ Support for voice control via Alice or Google Assistant.

⚠️ Warning: For remote control over the Internet, the TV must be on and connected to the network, and if you turn off the TV with a button on the case (not the remote control), it will completely disconnect from the power supply and will not be available for control.

4. Alternative TV Control Applications

If Mi Remote or Mi Home don't work, you can use third-party apps. Here are the most proven options:

To configure third-party applications:

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Choose a TV brand (Xiaomi or Mi) TV).
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect.
4. If necessary, give the application access to the IR port, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

5. Solving typical problems when setting up

Even with the right setup, there can be difficulties, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

• 🔴 Phone does not find TV in Mi Home: Check that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not mobile internet!). Reboot router. Update TV firmware (Settings) → On TV. → Updating the system).
• 🔴 Buttons in Mi Remote don't work: Make sure you choose the right TV model in the app. Check the phone's IR port (see spoiler above).Reinstall the Mi Remote app.
• 🔴 Wi-Fi Delays: Check Internet speed (minimum 5 Mbps required); disconnect other devices from the network to reduce the load; use an Ethernet cable for your TV (if supported).

If none of the methods work, try resetting the TV settings to factory:

1. On the TV, go to Settings. → On TV. → Resetting settings.
2. Enter. PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).
3. After resetting, repeat the remote setting.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting your TV will delete all stored apps, accounts and personal data. Before reset, write down important settings (such as network settings) or take screenshots.

6. Voice control of Xiaomi TV via phone

If you have a Xiaomi smart speaker (like Mi). AI Speaker, or a smartphone with Google Assistant, you can control the TV with your voice:

1. Make sure the TV is connected to the Mi Home.
2. Activate the voice assistant on your phone (Alice or Google Assistant).
3. Say a command like, "Alice, turn on the TV in the living room." "OK Google, put Netflix on the TV."

To set up voice control in Mi Home:

1. Open the app and select your TV.
2. Go to Device Settings → Voice Control.
3. Activate the option and link to your Xiaomi or Google account.

Supported voice commands:

• 🎤 "Turn the TV on/off".
• 🎤 "Turn up/down the volume".
• 🎤 "Open YouTube".
• 🎤 "Switch to HDMI 1".

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Voice control works only for Xiaomi TVs with Mi Home support. for older models (without Smart) TV) this method is not available.

7.Creating widgets for quick management

To keep the app from opening every time, you can add TV widgets to the phone's home screen, which works for both Mi Remote and Mi Home.

Instructions for Mi Home:

1. On the main screen of the phone, press and hold the empty space.
2. Pick the Widgets.
3. Find the Mi Home widget (usually called Smart Home or Devices).
4. Drag the widget to the main screen.
5. Select the TV from the list of devices.

Now on the main screen will be a panel with buttons on, adjust volume and switch channels.

For Mi Remote:

1. Open the app and select your TV.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
3. Select Add to the main screen.
4. Confirm the label's creation.

This will allow you to control the TV directly from the main screen without opening the application.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up Xiaomi remote on your phone