How to tie your TV to Xiaomi Mi: 5 proven ways + solving typical mistakes

Synchronizing the TV with Xiaomi’s ecosystem opens up access to voice control through Alice, remote control from a smartphone, and integration with other smart devices from Yeelight light bulbs to robot vacuum cleaners. TV does not appear in Mi Home, tether is reset after updating or the device requires manual addition via IP-In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of binding, from standard synchronization via Mi Account to hidden functions for older TV models.

It is important to understand that the connection algorithm depends on three factors: the TV model (native Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV or third-party brand), the firmware version (on TV and in the Mi Home app) and regional settings (Chinese, global or Russian versions of the software). For example, the 2018 Mi TV 4S TVs require a mandatory upgrade to MIUI TV 3.0+, and for Samsung or LG you will need an intermediate device - Mi Box S or Mi TV Stick.

If you’ve tried to tie the TV and you’ve had errors like “Device not supported” or “Unable to connect to the network” – there’s a section at the end of the article that addresses 90% of typical problems, including resetting the Mi Account to TV and manually configuring it. API-token.

Method 1: Standard binding via Mi Home (for Mi TV and Redmi TV)

This is the basic method for Xiaomi and Redmi TVs on the MIUI TV platform. It works if both devices (TV and smartphone) are tied to the same Mi Account and are on the same local network.

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Install the latest version of the Mi Home app (from Google Play for Android, from the App Store for iOS) and the version must be at least 6.5.400 (check Settings). → About the annex).
• 🖥️ On the TV, go to Settings. → Account and security → Mi Account and log in (use the same account as on your smartphone!).
• 🔄 In the Mi Home app, click Add Device (+), Select the category "TVs" and follow the instructions. The TV must appear in the list automatically.
• 🔗 Confirm the binding on the TV screen (entry may be required) PIN-code that will be displayed on the TV).

If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices:

Make sure your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz – it doesn’t matter)

Turn off VPN on your smartphone and TV

Update your TV firmware to the latest version (path: Settings → About TV → System Update)

Restart the router and both devices-->

Critical detail: If you are using the Chinese version of Mi TV (e.g. Mi TV 4X 55" for the domestic market), you must change region to Global or Russia via Settings → Region before linking.

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If the TV is not there, try manually adding it to the screen. IP-Address: In Mi Home, select Add Manually → Po Po Po IP and enter the local TV address (you can find it in Settings) → Network → State of the network on the TV).

2. Method 2: Linking a third-party TV via Mi Box or Mi TV Stick

If you have a Samsung, LG, Sony or other brand TV, it can be integrated into the Xiaomi ecosystem with the Mi Box S or Mi TV Stick, a method that allows you to control TV via Mi Home, use Alice for voice commands, and sync content with other Xiaomi devices.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Mi Box to the TV via HDMI-port and turn it on.
2. In the settings of the console (Settings → Device → General) log in to the same Mi Account as on your smartphone.
3. In the Mi Home app, add the Mi Box as a new device (Category Media Devices).
4. Once the console is attached, the TV will automatically become part of the ecosystem – it can be turned on / off via Mi Home, send video from your phone and control voice.

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ There is no direct control of TV settings (brightness, volume, etc.) – only on/off and transfer content.
• ⚠️ For voice control, you need the Mi Box to be connected to the same Mi Account as the Xiaomi speaker. AI Speaker or smartphone with Alice.

Method 3: Manual addition via API token (for advanced users)

This method is suitable if the standard binding does not work due to regional restrictions or outdated firmware. API-TV token and manual device addition to Mi Home.

Instructions:

1. Install the Mi Home Token Extractor app on your smartphone (available on GitHub or 4PDA).
2. Sign in to it under the same Mi Account as on the TV.
3. Copy Token, Device ID and IP-Your TV address (they will appear in the app).
4. In Mi Home, select Add Device → Other Devices → By Token and enter the copied data.

Warning: This method may violate the warranty if you use unofficial firmware or modified versions of Mi Home, and after updating the TV firmware, the token may reset and the procedure will have to be repeated.

4. Method 4: Google Home binding (for Android TV and Mi TV with Google Assistant)

Android TV Mi TVs (such as Mi TV Q1E or Redmi Smart TV X) support integration with Google Home, allowing you to control your TV via Google Assistant and sync it with other Xiaomi devices via Mi Home.

How to set up:

• 🔧 On the TV, go to Settings. → The device → Google Assistant and enable the service.
• 📱 On your smartphone, open the Google Home app, click Add → Set up the device → New device.
• 🔍 The app will find the TV - confirm the binding.
• 🔄 Now you can add a TV to Mi Home via Google Account (in integration settings).

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ It works even with outdated TV models (if they are on Android). TV 9+).
• ✅ It allows you to use Alice and Google Assistant at the same time.
• ✅ No regional link – works on Chinese and global versions.

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If your TV doesn’t support Google Assistant but runs on Android TV, try updating Google services manually: go to Settings → Apps → Google Play Store → Update.

5. Method 5: Tethering via Mi Remote (universal remote)

If you only need remote control of your TV (without smart home integration), use the Mi Remote app, which supports more than 5,000 TV models from different brands, including Xiaomi, Samsung, LG and others.

How to set up:

1. Download Mi Remote from Google Play or App Store.
2. Choose your TV brand from the list (e.g. Xiaomi → Mi TV 4A).
3. Point your smartphone to the TV and follow the instructions for setting up the IR port.
4. After successful connection, save the TV profile.

Limitations:

• ⚠️ It only works through an IR port – if the TV doesn’t have one (like some Sony Bravia models), the method won’t work.
• ⚠️ No synchronization with Mi Home – only basic remote functions.

For Xiaomi TVs with Bluetooth remote (for example, Mi TV Q2), Bluetooth control is available in Mi Remote - this allows you to turn on / off the TV even without line of sight.

6. Solving typical binding errors

Even if you follow instructions correctly, users often encounter errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 🔌 Firmware updates: Some Xiaomi TVs only work after upgrading to a pre-release MIUI TV 3.2+.
• 📡 Router settings: turn off AP Isolation (customer isolation) in the router control panel.
• 🔄 Network reset: on the TV perform Settings → Network → Resetting network settings.

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If the TV isn't tied anyway, try creating a new Mi Account (e.g. via @xiaomi.com) and logging in on both devices, sometimes addressing regional restrictions.

7. Additional post-binding capabilities

After successfully syncing the TV with the Xiaomi ecosystem, features that many users are unaware of are available:

• 🎤 Voice control via Alice: you can say "Alice, turn on Mi" TV Channel 45: Alice, show the movies on TV".
• 📱 Remote control from the phone: in Mi Home available virtual remote, volume and brightness control, as well as running applications (for example, Netflix or YouTube).
• 🔄 Synchronization with other devices: the TV can automatically turn off when you activate the “Sleep” mode on the Mi Band or turn on when you detect movement with the Xiaomi Home Security camera.
• 🎬 Transferring content from your phone: You can stream videos, photos and music directly to your TV screen via Mi Share or Google Cast.

Extended automation scenarios are available for the Mi TV QLED and Redmi Smart TV MAX models, such as:

⚠️ Note: If you are using a TV as part of a Smart Home system with motion or light sensors, make sure that the Mi Home settings turn off the "Saving Power for Devices" option, otherwise the TV may spontaneously turn off during prolonged downtime.

FAQ: Frequent questions about linking a TV to Xiaomi