Xiaomi TV Connection to Mi Home: Full Guide with Pictures and Tips

Xiaomi TVs have long since ceased to be just content-watching devices, becoming full-fledged hubs for managing a smart home. Integration with the Mi Home app allows access to voice control through Alice or Google Assistant, script automation (for example, turning on TV when you return home), and even remote control over the Internet. But many users face difficulties when connecting for the first time: the TV does not appear in the list of devices, there are synchronization errors or communication disappears after a reboot.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you connect, from basic Wi-Fi to alternative methods for older models, and we'll also address common problems. We'll focus on the hidden settings in the firmware of 2023-2026, which the manufacturer doesn't advertise, but they have a critical impact on the stability of the work. If you've tried to sync devices and it turned out "not quite", here you will find a solution.

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Xiaomi TVs compatible with Mi Home: which models are supported

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

• 📺 Mi TV 4S/4X/4A (2018–2026 d.) – basic support, requires software updates to version MIUI TV 3.0+.
• 🖥️ Mi TV Q1/Q2/Q2Q (2020–2026) — Full integration with voice assistants and automation.
• 🎮 Redmi Smart TV X (2021–2023) – limited functionality (no control via AliExpress version of Mi Home).
• 💎 Xiaomi TV A Pro/S Pro (2023–2026) – Matter support and direct sync with Apple HomeKit.

Important: TVs for the Chinese market (with firmware) CN) This may not appear in the global version of Mi Home, which requires a change of region or a Chinese Mi Account account.

🔍 How to check your model's compatibility? Go to the TV settings along the Settings path → On TV. → Software version. If there are letters in the firmware number MIUI TV, PatchWall models in India will require manual firmware for the global version.

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2. Preparation of the TV and smartphone before connection

Before syncing, you need to take a few critical steps, otherwise Mi Home will not see the TV or the connection will be unstable.

Update the TV firmware to the latest version

Connect your TV and smartphone to a single Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz)

Install the latest version of Mi Home (not beta!)

Turn off VPN on your smartphone and TV

Sign in to one Mi Account on both devices-->

📱 On a smartphone:

1. Download Mi Home (Android) or iOS version.
2. Sign up or sign in to your existing Mi Account (required to be the same as your TV account!).
3. In the application settings, enable Location Access and Device Search on the local network.

📺 On TV:

1. Go to Settings. → The Internet and the Internet → Wi-Fi and connect to the 2.4 GHz network (5 GHz not supported for Mi Home!).
2. Update: Settings → On TV. → System updates. Minimum version — MIUI TV 2.5.100.
3. Activate the Smart Home option in the Settings menu → Devices and connections.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is connected to the network via cable (Ethernet), Mi Home will not be able to detect it. Use only 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Also remove the TV from the list of devices in Google Home or Apple HomeKit - the conflict of platforms blocks synchronization.

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3. Step-by-step instructions: how to connect the TV to the Mi Home

Consider two ways of connecting – automatic (recommended) and manual (for older models or non-standard firmware).

Method 1: Automatic connection (for the purpose of MIUI TV 3.0+)

1. Open Mi Home on your smartphone and tap + → Add the device.
2. Select the category TVs and projectors → Xiaomi Mi TV.
3. A notification will appear on the TV asking you to confirm your connection.
4. Enter. PIN-TV screen code in the Mi Home app.
5. Wait until the sync is complete (up to 2 minutes).

Method 2: Manual connection (for older models)

If the automatic method does not work:

1. On the TV, go to Settings. → Smart home. → Add to Mi Home.
2. The system generates QR-Code - scan it through Mi Home (click on it) + → Scan. QR).
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

🔧 If the TV is not displayed in Mi Home:

• 🔄 Restart the TV and router.
• 📶 Check that your smartphone and TV are connected to the same 2.4 GHz network (not the guest network!).
• 🛠️ Reset network settings on the TV: Settings → Network → Resetting the network.
• 📱 Remove the cache of the Mi Home app in the smartphone settings.

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If after connecting in Mi Home, an error “Device offline” is displayed, try to disable the function on the router AP Isolation: It blocks device interactions on the local network.

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4. Configuring voice control and automation

Once successfully connected, the TV will be available for control through voice assistants and scripts.

Voice control via Alice or Google Assistant

To enable voice command support:

1. In Mi Home, choose your TV. → Settings of the device → Voice assistant.
2. Activate Yandex Alice or Google Assistant.
3. Link your Mi Account to the appropriate assistant in their apps.

🎤 Examples of voice commands:

• 🔊 «Alice, turn on the Mi. TV kitchen»
• 🔊 «Okay, Google, pause on the TV»
• 🔊 «Alice, turn on Netflix on the big TV»

Creating automation (scenarios)

In Mi Home, go to Automation and set up triggers. Popular scripts:

• 🌅 Morning mode: when the alarm clock is turned off at 7:00, the TV is turned on the channel “Rain».
• 🏠 Coming home: when connecting a smartphone to a home Wi-Fi TV turns on and shows the baby monitor’s cameras.
• 💤 Good night: on the command "Sleep" the TV turns off, and the smart lamp goes out.

⚠️ Warning: Automation with TV only works when the mode is on Quick Start (Settings) → Energy conservation → Otherwise, the TV will not respond to commands when the switched off state.

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5. Solving typical connection problems

Even when you set it up properly, users are faced with errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The TV is not displayed in the Mi Home

Possible causes and solutions:

• 📶 Different Wi-Fi networks: Make sure your smartphone and TV are connected to the same 2.4 GHz network (not 5 GHz!).
• 🔒 Firewall Block: On the router, turn off Firewall or add an exception to IP-TV and smartphone addresses.
• 📱 Mi Home: Update the app to the latest version (minimum 6.1.100).
• 🌍 Regional restrictions: If the TV is for the Chinese market, change the region of your Mi Account to China (Mainland).

Problem 2: Connection is terminated after restart

This is a problem for Mi models. TV 4S/4X firmware 2022 Decisions of the year:

1. Turn off energy saving on the TV (Settings) → Energy conservation → Sleep regimen).
2. In the router settings, fix IP-TV address MAC-address (DHCP reservation).
3. Update the TV firmware manually through USB (instruction).

Problem 3: Voice commands are not working

Check the following:

• 🔊 In settings of TV whether the Voice Assistant is enabled (Settings) → Smart home. → Voice control).
• 📱 In the application Yandex or Google Home TV added as a device.
• 🌐 The language of the voice assistant is the same as the language of the television system (for example, both in Russian).

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6. Update TV firmware for stable work with Mi Home

If your TV is released before 2021, there’s a good chance that your current firmware doesn’t support full integration with the Mi Home, which is where manual updates help.

How to update the firmware via USB

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official website: 🌍 Global version 🇨🇳 Chinese version

update.zip

FAT32

Settings → On TV. → Update through USB

Select a file and wait until the installation is complete (don’t turn off the TV!).

List of current firmware (2026)

⚠️ Warning: Do not install firmware from other models or regions - this will lead to a breeze (breakdown) of the TV! TV 4S (India is not suitable for the global version.

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The firmware update solves 90% of Mi Home connection problems, but requires strict adherence to instructions.Never interrupt the process or turn off the TV during installation!

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7. Alternative ways to control Xiaomi TV

If connecting via Mi Home is not possible for some reason, consider alternative methods:

1 Manage via Google Home / Apple HomeKit

Xiaomi models TV A Pro and S Pro support Google Home and HomeKit directly:

1. In the settings of the TV, activate Works with Google or HomeKit.
2. Scan it. QR-code through the appropriate application.

2.Use of IR-remote at Mi Home

For older models without a Wi-Fi module:

1. Xiaomi Mi Remote Controller (around 1000) ₽).
2. Add it to the Mi Home as a new device.
3. Select the TV brand (Xiaomi) and follow the instructions for setting up your IR signals.

3. Local management through ADB

For advanced users:

adb connect [IP- TV address]:5555


adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d"mihome://device/add"

🔹 How do you know? IP-TV address: Settings → Network → Network status.

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8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)