How to connect the soundbar Xiaomi Redmi TV to the TV: all the ways and settings

The Xiaomi Redmi TV soundbar is a budget-friendly yet functional solution to improve the sound of your TV. However, even with a simple device, you can have difficulties connecting, from lack of sound to synchronization problems. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to connect (including hidden features), typical errors and give recommendations for optimal settings for different scenarios from watching movies to playing games.

It is important to understand that the choice of method depends not only on the soundbar model (for example, Redmi Soundbar or Mi TV Soundbar), but also on the capabilities of your TV. For example, older LCD panels may not support HDMI ARC, and modern QLED- TVs require additional settings in the menu. We took these nuances into account and compiled a universal guide.

1.Preparation: What will be needed to connect

Before you start connecting, check the soundbar configuration and compatibility with the TV. In the box with Xiaomi Redmi TV Soundbar should be:

• 🔌 Power cable (if not wireless)
• 📶 Cable HDMI (in some sets)
• 🔊 Cable 3.5 mm AUX or RCA (for analog connection)
• 📄 Instructions with QR- code for downloading the Mi Home app

If you don't have a cable, it's okay: most accessories are sold separately, and the key is to make sure your TV supports the type of connection you choose, for example, HDMI ARC requires a corresponding TV port (usually signed as ARC or eARC).

Critical: If your TV is older than 2015, check for an Optical (TOSLINK) or HDMI ARC port. Models prior to 2013 were often equipped with AUX only, which limits the soundbar's capabilities.

⚠️ Warning: Connecting via Bluetooth can produce audio latency (latency) up to 200 ms. This is critical for gaming or watching subtitled videos. For such cases, it is better to use HDMI ARC or an optical cable.

2. Method 1: Connect via HDMI ARC (recommended)

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) is the most modern and reliable method, which allows you to transmit sound from the TV to the soundbar without loss of quality and control the volume from one remote control.

1. Turn off the TV and soundbar from the socket.
2. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI ARC port on your TV and soundbar (the port is usually signed).
3. Turn on both devices.
4. On the TV remote, press Source (or Input) and select HDMI ARC.
5. Go to the settings of the TV: Sound → Sound Output → HDMI ARC.

If the sound does not appear, check:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices (remove the plugs from the socket for 30 seconds).
• 🔊 Make sure that the soundbar selects HDMI mode (Source or Mode button).
• 📺 Turn off the built-in speakers in the TV menu: Sound → Speakers → External speakers.

Port HDMI ARC found on TV and soundbar|

HDMI cable version 1.4 or higher |

The TV menu selects the output of the sound on HDMI ARC|

Soundbar is included in HDMI--> mode

Important for Xiaomi TV owners: In Mi TV 4S/4X/5X models, the HDMI ARC function can be disabled by default. To activate it, go to Settings → System → About → Software → Update and install the latest firmware. Without the ARC update, it may not work!

Method 2: Wireless Bluetooth connection

Bluetooth connectivity is convenient if you don't want to mess with the wires, but there are downsides to this method: possible audio delay and reduced compression quality.

1. Turn on the soundbar and put it in pairing mode (press the Bluetooth or Pair button for 3-5 seconds until the indicator flashes).
2. On the TV, go to Settings → Wireless Networks → Bluetooth.
3. Select from the list the Redmi Soundbar device (or similar name).
4. Confirm the pairing on both devices.

If the TV doesn't find the soundbar:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📱 Make sure the soundbar is not connected to another device (such as a smartphone).
• 🔊 Check the distance - it should not exceed 10 meters without obstacles.

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To reduce the latency of a game or movie, try turning on the Sound → Game Mode in your TV settings, which reduces buffering but can degrade the sound quality.

⚠️ Warning: Xiaomi TVs with firmware below MIUI TV 3.0 may not support aptX or AAC codecs. In this case, the sound will be transmitted through SBC, which degrades its quality. Update the TV software!

4 Method 3: Optical cable (TOSLINK) for high-quality sound

Optical cable (TOSLINK) transmits sound in digital format without compression, which is ideal for a home theater. However, not all Xiaomi Redmi TV Soundbar models are equipped with optical input - check the specifications of your model.

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect the optical cable to the Optical Out ports on your TV and Optical In on your soundbar.
2. On the TV, select the sound source: Settings → Sound → Digital output.
3. Set the PCM or Dolby Digital sound format (if the soundbar supports).

If there is no sound:

• 🔄 Check to see if the optical port on the TV is jammed (sometimes it is closed with a plug).
• 🔊 Make sure the cable is inserted before the click (optical cables are brittle - don't bend them!).
• 📺 In the TV menu, turn off the sound processing: Sound → Additional → Sound Processing → Off..

5. Method 4: Analog connection via AUX or RCA

If your TV doesn't support digital interfaces, you'll have to use analog connection via 3.5 mm AUX or RCA ("tulips"), a simple but limited method.

• ⚠️ The sound quality is lower than that of digital methods.
• ⚠️ There may be interference with long cable.
• ⚠️ No multi-channel sound support (stereo only).

How to connect:

1. Connect the Audio Out port on your TV to the AUX In or RCA In input on the soundbar.
2. On the TV, select the sound source: Settings → Sound → Analog output.
3. Adjust the volume on the soundbar (some Xiaomi models have a separate regulator for analog input).

If the sound is quiet or disturbed:

• 🔊 Check to see if the TV audio output is silenced (sometimes it is duplicated with headphones).
• 🔄 Try another cable - cheap AUX- cables often break.
• 📵 Make sure there are no sources of interference (routers, microwaves) nearby.

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Analog connection is only suitable for basic audio enhancement. For movies or music, use HDMI ARC or optical cable.

6.Tune the sound after connection

Once the soundbar is successfully connected, it needs to be set up correctly, and that depends on how comfortable the listening experience is.

• 🎵 Equator: In the Mi Home app or on the soundbar console, select Preset (Movie, Music, Game).
• 🔊 Volume: Some Xiaomi models have separate adjustments for bass and high frequencies.
• 🎛️ Sound delay: If the sound is not synchronized with the video, look for Sound → Lip Sync in the TV menu.

For Xiaomi TVs, additional settings are available:

1. Go to Settings → Sound → additionally.
2. Enable Dolby Audio or DTS Virtual:X (if supported).
3. Turn off Auto Volume to avoid noise spikes.

Gamer advice: If you play through a Xiaomi Mi Box or console, connect it directly to the soundbar via HDMI, and then the soundbar to the TV. This will reduce the latency.

7. Common Problems and Solutions

Even when connected properly, there can be problems, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

If the Xiaomi Redmi TV soundbar is not determined by the TV via HDMI ARC, try resetting the HDMI-CEC settings:

1. On TV: Settings → System → HDMI-CEC → Reset.
2. Turn both devices off the socket for 1 minute.
3. Turn on the soundbar first, then the TV.

⚠️ Warning: Some Samsung or LG TVs have a HDMI-CEC function called Anynet+ or Simplink, which you need to manually enable to work with the Xiaomi soundbar.

8.Extra Soundbar Features Xiaomi Redmi TV

The soundbar of Xiaomi Redmi TV supports not only connection to the TV, but also other functions:

• 🎶 Bluetooth Mode: You can use a speaker for a smartphone or laptop.
• 🎤 Microphone (on some models): Supports voice assistants Alice or Google Assistant.
• 🔋 Auto Shutdown: Soundbar shuts down after 15 minutes of inactivity (configured in Mi Home).

To use the soundbar as a Bluetooth speaker:

1. Turn on Bluetooth mode on the soundbar (Bluetooth button).
2. On your smartphone, find the Redmi Soundbar device in the list of available.
3. Connect and play the music.

Hidden feature: Some Xiaomi Redmi TV Soundbar models have Night Mode mode, which amplifies dialogue and lowers the volume of explosions. Activated by double pressing the Mode button on the remote.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connectivity