How to customize the sound on a Xiaomi TV: from basic settings to advanced settings

Xiaomi TVs are some of the most popular on the market due to the combination of affordable prices and modern technology. However, even with a perfect picture, the pleasure of watching can spoil bad sound: quiet, distorted or unbalanced. In this article, we will discuss how to properly tune the audio on Mi TVs of different models, from the basic Mi TV 4A to the flagship Mi TV Q2.

Standard audio settings often don't take into account your room, connected devices, or personal preferences, for example, embedded speakers can dial at low frequencies or cut high frequencies, and when you connect a soundbar or home theater, you have problems with synchronization, and we'll show you how to fix this without calling the wizard, with built-in tools and hidden features.

Important: The instructions in this article are relevant for MIUI TV 2023-2026 firmware (including PatchWall for Indian models). If you have an older version of the software, some menu items may differ - update the TV before setting up.

Basic sound settings: volume, balance and mode

So, let's start with the basics. Even if you don't plan on connecting external speakers, setting the speakers right on the inside will make a lot of noise. Here's what you can do on the TV menu:

• 🔊 Volume adjustment: Use buttons on the remote or the sidebar of the TV. on Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro and later available Volume Auto-adjustment – it automatically aligns the sound level between the advertising and the main content.
• ⚖️ Channel balance: If the sound is shifted left or right (for example, due to a speaker malfunction), correct this in Settings → Sound. → Balance. Move the slider to the center for even distribution.
• 🎵 Sound modes: In the menu Sound → Select Sound Mode: Standard – for universal use; Movie – for movies (enhances bass); News – emphasizes voice; Music – expands frequency range.

On models with Dolby Audio (e.g. Mi TV Q1E), an additional Dolby Volume option will appear — turn it on for a sharper sound at low volume. Note: this feature only works with content that supports Dolby Digital (e.g. Netflix or Blu-ray).

⚠️ Note: If the sound is lost in one of the speakers after the balance change, check the physical connection (on models with separate speakers, for example, Mi). TV 4X 65) The train may have moved away, in which case a disassembly is required.

Equalizer and custom sound settings

The built-in equalizer allows you to fine-tune the sound to your preferences or the features of the room, for example, if there is a lot of furniture and carpets in the room, high frequencies will be absorbed - they can be amplified manually.

To open the equaliser:

1. Go to Settings → Sound → Equalizer.
2. Select a pre-profile (User, Bass, Voice, etc.) or create your own.
3. Adjust sliders for frequencies: 60 Hz - ultra-low (bass drums, explosions); 250 Hz - low (bass guitar, male voices); 1 kHz - medium (speech, main vocals); 8 kHz - high (violins, high hat).

For testing, use tracks with known sound (e.g., "Boom Boom Pow" - The Black Eyed Peas for bass or "Hotel California" - Eagles for mid-range testing). On models with DTS-HD (e.g., Mi TV Q2 75), the equalizer works for multi-channel sound.

⚠️ Warning: Excessive bass amplification (60-150 Hz) at maximum volume can cause distortion or overheating of speakers, especially on budget models (Redmi Smart). TV). Optimal level - no higher +6 dB.

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If the sound is quieter after setting the equalizer, check the overall volume level in the settings. Some profiles automatically turn down the volume to protect the speakers.

Connecting external speakers, soundbar or headphones

Built-in speakers even top Xiaomi models are inferior to external audio systems.

• 🎧 Headphones: Bluetooth: Settings → Bluetooth → Add the device. Supports profiles. A2DP (for music, and HFP (On the wire: use the 3.5mm connector on the back (not all models have it).
• 🔊 Soundbar or AV-receiver: HDMI ARC (recommended: connect to the port marked ARC (is on Mi TV Q1E And newer. HDMI CEC In the settings for controlling a single button (TOSLINK): suitable for systems without HDMI. In the menu, select Digital Audio Output → PCM (Dolby Digital, if supported).
• 📻 Multi-channel system (5.1): Use HDMI ARC or + Xiaomi does not have a built-in decoder for DTS:X, A full 5.1 receiver is required.

Once connected, check for audio and video synchronization. If there is a delay (lipsinc), in the Settings menu → Sound → Audio delay set the value from 0 ms to 200 ms (select experimentally). On models with Android TV 11+, automatic synchronization via AV Sync is available.

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Customize sound for different sources (TV, HDMI, USB, applications)

Xiaomi TVs allow you to customize the sound for each signal source separately, which is useful if, for example, the sound on YouTube is too quiet and on Netflix it is too loud.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Sound → Sound settings for applications.
2. Select the source: TV - on-air / cable TV; HDMI 1/2/3 - external devices (configure, game console); USB - media files from a flash drive; Applications - YouTube, Prime Video, etc.

• Loudness (0-100);
• Equalizer?
• Sound mode (Cinema, Music, etc.).
• Reboot the TV: Press and hold the power button on the remote for 10 seconds, then turn the TV on again.
• Reset the sound settings: Settings → System → Reset → Reset the sound settings
• Update firmware: Settings → About TV → System Update On PatchWall models, the path may be different: Settings → Device → Software Update.

The Menu (Menu → 981 → Menu) offers low-level options such as:

Audio Codec – Compulsory codec selection

HDMI Audio Mode - manually configuring the HDMI audio transmission protocol;

SPK Volume Limit – Removing volume limit (caution: risk of damage to speakers!)

On Android TV 12 models (such as Mi TV Q2 2026), some of these features are moved to the developer's menu to enable:

Settings → About TV → Assembly number (click 7 times)

Then in Settings → System → For developers will appear item Disable audio effects – its inclusion can solve problems with distortion.

Optimizing sound for specific scenarios: movies, games, music

There is no universal sound setting, ideal settings depend on the content, and let's look at the optimal profiles for different tasks:

• 🎬 Movies and TV series: Sound mode: Movie or Dolby Audio; Equator: increase 60-150 Hz per +4 dB for bass, 1–3 kHz per +2 dB for clarity of dialogs; Volume: 70-85% (at maximum distortion may occur); Additional: Turn on Night Mode (Settings) → Sound) to smooth out the volume drops.
• 🎮 Games: Sound mode: Game (minimum latency); Equator: lift 2–5 kHz +3 dB for better audibility of steps and shots; Sound output: if you play through PS5 or Xbox Series X, select HDMI Passthrough; Set up 3D-sound in games (if supported) to simulate surround sound.
• 🎵 Music and concerts: Sound mode: Music or Hi-Res Audio (on supported models); Equalizer: V-shaped curve (amplify 60 Hz and 8-16 kHz, weaken 1-3 kHz); Source: for better quality, use Tidal or Qobuz instead of YouTube Music; If external speakers are connected, select Stereo or Surround depending on the content.

For streaming services (Netflix, Disney+), check the audio settings within the app. For example, on Netflix, you can select Dolby Digital Plus for supported movies, and on Prime Video, you can turn on X-ray Audio for comments.

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To listen to music in high resolution (FLAC, DSD), use an external DAC connected via USB. The TV's built-in audio processor does not always correctly handle Hi-Res formats.

FAQ: Frequent questions about audio tuning on Xiaomi TV