How to connect Xiaomi column to the TV: all the ways + setup

Connecting a Xiaomi speaker to a TV is a task that seems simple only at first glance.In practice, users face compatibility issues, audio delays or a complete lack of communication between devices. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways of connecting – from classic Bluetooth to advanced protocols like HDMI ARC Wi-Fi Direct and recommendations on the best method depending on your TV model and speaker.

Particular attention will be paid to devices with a chip Qualcomm QCC3031 (Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker or Redmi Soundbar, which support low-latency aptX mode LL — It's critical for synchronizing sound with video, and if your TV is older than 2018, some techniques may not work, and we'll let you know in advance.

Whether you want to improve the sound of movies or organize a home theater, this guide will help you avoid the typical mistakes. AI Speaker connects, but it's 2 seconds late, or how to get around the two-device limit.

1. Connection via Bluetooth: step-by-step instructions

This is the most common method, which works with almost any TV released after 2015, but even here there are nuances: some Xiaomi models (such as Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker) require pre-activation of pairing mode, and Samsung TVs or TVs. LG You may not see the column due to profile limitations A2DP.

To connect:

• 🔊 Turn on the Xiaomi speaker and hold the power button (or special Bluetooth button) for 5 seconds until the blue indicator flashes.
• 📺 On the TV remote, press Menu. → Settings → Sound. → Sound output → Bluetooth devices (the path may differ depending on the TV model).
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, select the name of your column (for example, "Mi Bluetooth Speaker").
• 🔄 Confirm pairing on both devices if requested. PIN-code, try 0000 or 1234.

Check the sound quality after you connect: If you hear interference or delay, go to the Bluetooth settings on your TV and select an aptX profile or AAC standard SBC. On some Xiaomi models (such as the Mi Smart Speaker Pro), this option is configured via the Mi Home app.

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Important: If the TV doesn't find the speaker, upgrade the TV firmware or reset Bluetooth settings on both devices. Some Sony Bravia models require you to turn off all previously paired devices first.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi speakers with Bluetooth 5.0 support (e.g. Redmi Soundbar) can conflict with Bluetooth 4.2 TVs. In this case, the sound will be intermittent.

2. Connection through AUX (3.5 mm or RCA): securely, but with limitations

If your TV doesn’t support Bluetooth or you’re experiencing sync issues, analog connection via AUX — It works even with the oldest models of TV and speakers, but it has two key drawbacks:

• 🔇 Lack of volume control from the TV remote (you will have to adjust on the column itself).
• 🎛️ The sound quality depends on the length of the cable and the presence of interference (use shielded wires).

To connect:

1. Buy a 3.5 mm – 3.5 mm cable (if the TV and the column have the same connectors) or an adapter RCA → 3.5 mm (if on TV "tulips").
2. Connect one end of the cable to the exit AUDIO OUT on the TV (usually signed or marked in green).
3. Second end, put the entrance AUX IN Xiaomi column.
4. On the TV, switch the sound source: Settings → Sound. → Sound output → External speakers (or AUX).

If the sound is too quiet, check:

• 🔊 Volume level on the column (must be at least 50%).
• 📶 Equalizer settings on TV (sometimes bass or high frequencies are suppressed by default).
• 🔌 Clean connectors (contact oxidation is a common cause of bad sound).

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If your Xiaomi column doesn’t have an input AUX, but USB-C, adapter USB-C → However, in this case the column will only be in playback mode and not as an amplifier (volume lower).

3. Connection through HDMI ARC: Best quality for modern TV

Protocol HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel, which allows you to stream audio from your TV to external devices via the same cable as your video, is ideal for Xiaomi speakers with support for the audio. HDMI (Like Mi. TV Soundbar or Redmi Soundbar Pro:

• 🎵 Lossless digital sound (Dolby Digital formats and audio formats are supported) DTS).
• 🕒 Zero latency (unlike Bluetooth).
• 🔊 Volume control from the TV remote.

To connect:

1. Make sure your TV supports you. HDMI ARC (It's usually a socket with a sign. ARC eARC).
2. Connect the column to this connector using a cable HDMI 1.4 or later.
3. On the TV, go to Settings → Sound → Sound Out → HDMI ARC.
4. Enable the Control for option HDMI (Anynet+ on Samsung) to synchronize control.

If the sound is not going,

• 🔄 Reboot the TV and column.
• 🔧 Check if the mode is on. ARC In the soundbar settings (on some Xiaomi models, this is done through the Source button).
• 📺 Update the TV firmware (on the LG OLED 2019-2020 There Was a Recognition Error ARC-device).

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4. Connect via Wi-Fi (Mi Home or AirPlay)

Xiaomi speakers with Wi-Fi support (e.g. Mi) AI Speaker or Mi Smart Speaker Pro can be connected to a TV over a local area network.This allows you to broadcast audio without delay, but requires both devices to be on the same 2.4 GHz network:

Method 1: Through the Mi Home app

• 📱 Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone and add a column to it.
• 📺 Make sure your TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔗 In the TV audio settings, select the Mi Home Speaker option or DLNA.

Method 2: Via AirPlay (for Apple TVs) TV tvOS)

• 🍎 Make sure that Xiaomi’s speaker supports AirPlay 2 (e.g., Mi Smart Speaker Pro after a firmware update).
• 📺 On Apple TV. TV Select the column as the audio output device.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎶 Multi-mode: you can synchronize several Xiaomi speakers for surround sound.
• 📶 Stable connection without breaks (unlike Bluetooth).

⚠️ Note: When connected via Wi-Fi, the Xiaomi speaker can automatically shut down after 10 minutes of inactivity. To avoid this, in the Mi Home app settings, turn off the Energy Saving option.

5. Connection via optical cable (TOSLINK): audiophile

If your TV and Xiaomi speaker have a connector TOSLINK (Optical output, this is the best way to transmit multichannel sound without compression. TV Soundbar or Redmi Soundbar Pro supports this interface:

• 🎵 No loss of quality (Dolby TrueHD formats are supported) DTS-HD Master Audio).
• 🛡️ Protection against interference (as opposed to analogue interference) AUX).

How to connect:

1. Buy an optical cable TOSLINK (No more than 5 meters long to minimize delays).
2. Connect one end to the Optical Out output on the TV, the other to the Optical In input on the column.
3. On the TV, select the sound source: Settings → Sound → Digital output.
4. Set the sound format. PCM Bitstream (depending on the formats supported by the column).

If there's no sound:

• 🔄 Check if the optical output on the TV is closed with a protective plug.
• 🔧 Make sure the cable is inserted before clicking (optical connectors are sensitive to the correct connection).
• 📺 On some Samsung TVs, you need to manually enable the optical output in the service menu (code *#000000#).

6 Problem Solving: There is sound, but with delay or interference

If the Xiaomi speaker is connected but the sound is out of sync with the video or interrupted, the reasons may be as follows:

To eliminate the delay of sound when watching video:

• 🎬 In the player (for example, Kodi or VLC) Manually adjust the sound synchronization (Audio Delay option).
• 📺 On TVs. LG Sony: Turn on Game Mode – it reduces the latency of audio processing.
• 🔊 For Bluetooth 5.0 speakers, update your firmware through the Mi Home app.

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If the audio delay only appears in certain apps (like Netflix or YouTube), the problem lies in their settings, not in connecting the speaker. Try resetting the app cache or reinstalling it.

7 How to Connect Two Xiaomi Speakers to One TV

If you want to create a stereo pair or multi-channel system, there are two ways:

Method 1: Through the Mi Home app (for Wi-Fi speakers)

• 📱 Add both columns to the Mi Home app.
• 🔗 Go to the Devices. → Grouping → Create a stereo pair.
• 📺 On the TV, select the created group as the audio output device.

Method 2: via Bluetooth (with limitations)

• 🔊 Connect the first column to the TV.
• 🔗 On the column itself, activate Party Mode (if supported) and connect the second column to the first one.

Important: Not all Xiaomi models support stereo, for example, the Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker can only be used as a mono device, and the Redmi Soundbar Pro supports a bundle with a subwoofer.

⚠️ Note: When connecting two speakers via Bluetooth, the delay can be up to 3-4 seconds. For critical tasks (for example, watching movies), use Wi-Fi or use the Internet. HDMI ARC.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi speakers to TV