How to customize the sound on a Xiaomi TV: a complete guide with equalizer and HDMI ARC

Why the right audio setting on Xiaomi TV more important than you think

Xiaomi TVs are not just high-resolution screens, but full-fledged multimedia centers, where sound plays no less a role than picture. However, many users are limited to factory settings, not even knowing that the correct audio configuration can dramatically change the viewing experience. TV It is often sharpened to American blockbusters with powerful basses, but is completely unsuitable for listening to music or watching news.

In this article, we will analyze not only the basic volume and equalizer settings, but also hidden functions like HDMI ARC, You can also learn how to fix a quiet sound when connected via Bluetooth or why it disappears when switching sources. TV 4A/4S/4X/5/5X/6, Redmi Smart TV and flagship Xiaomi OLED Vision.

If you have a TV with Google operating system TV (for example, Xiaomi TV A Pro, some menu items may differ – we will mark these points separately.

Basic sound settings: volume, balance and modes

Start with a simple one: check the current sound parameters.

1. Press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to Sound. → Sound settings.
3. Pay attention to the slider Loudness - it should be at the level 50-70% comfortable-listening.

The next step is to choose the sound mode. TV The following presuppositions are available:

• 🎬 Standard – Universal profile for most content.
• 🎥 Movies – amplifies low frequencies (bass) for movies with explosions and special effects.
• 🎵 Music – optimized for listening to tracks (improving medium and high frequencies).
• 🗣️ News – emphasizes the voice of the announcer, suppressing background noise.
• 🎮 Games – minimizes the delay of sound (important for shooters and racing).

If neither mode is good, go to manually adjust the equalizer (more on this in the next section). → Balance – if the sound is heard from only one speaker, reset the settings by 0.

Manual equalizer setup: how to improve bass and tops

Equalizer in Xiaomi TV It allows you to point-to-point the frequency range, which is especially useful if you're looking at a range:

• 🔊 Basses are too loud and "drum" (typical problem for Mi) TV 4A small-speaker).
• 🎶 The upper frequencies cut the hearing (often when listening to music in Dolby Digital format).
• 🗣️ The voices of actors are poorly distinguishable against the soundtrack.

To open the equaliser:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound. → equalizer.
2. Turn off presets by selecting User.
3. Customize sliders for each frequency range: 100 Hz - bass (reduce if the speakers wheez). 300 Hz - 1 kHz - medium frequencies (voices, guitars). 3 kHz - 10 kHz - top (reduce when hissing).

Critical error: never raise all the sliders of the equalizer above 70% - this will lead to distortion of the sound and overload of speakers.

Once set up, test the sound on different types of content, such as playing a track with powerful basses (like The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army") and checking if the speakers are wheezing. If so, reduce the number. 100 Hz more 2-3 dB.

Set all sliders to zero before setting up|

Check the sound at low frequencies (bass)|

Adjust the average frequencies for voice|

Reduce the tops when hissing|

Save the profile as "User"-->

HDMI ARC eARC: How to bring sound to the soundbar or receiver

If you connect external acoustics to Xiaomi TV (soundbar, AV-Receiver, you need to activate HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel: This technology allows audio from the TV to be transmitted to the audio system via the same cable used to transmit video. TV 6) an improved version, eARC, which transmits sound in Dolby Atmos formats is supported, and DTS:X lossless.

Instructions for setting:

1. Connect the soundbar to the HDMI ARC port on your TV (usually signed).
2. Turn on the soundbar and set it in mode HDMI ARC (see device instruction).
3. On the TV, go to Settings. → Sound. → Digital Sound Emergence.
4. Choose. HDMI ARC eARC (if supported).
5. In the audio format section, install Auto or Passthrough (to transmit original audio without processing).

If the sound doesn't come up,

• 🔌 Check that the cable HDMI supportive ARC (This is usually a version 1.4 cable or higher).
• 🔄 Reboot the TV and soundbar (remove the plugs from the socket for 30 seconds).
• 📺 In the TV menu, activate Control. HDMI (Settings → HDMI CEC).

If you have a Xiaomi TV with Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV A Pro), the path to settings ARC It will be different: Settings → Display and sound → Sound. → Sound output → HDMI ARC.

Sound problems and solutions: from silent sound to lack of audio

Even after the right setup, Xiaomi users TV They may face typical problems. Here are the most common and ways to solve them:

1. Silent sound when connected via Bluetooth

• 🔊 Increase the volume directly on the connected device (earphones, column).
• 📱 In Bluetooth TV settings, select a profile A2DP (for music instead HFP (call-in).
• 🔄 Reconnect the device: Settings → Bluetooth → Forget the device → Reconnect.

2.The sound is lost when switching sources

• 📺 Check if the audio is turned off in the settings of a particular source (for example, YouTube or Netflix).
• 🔌 Restart the TV by holding the power button on the remote for 10 seconds.
• 🔧 Reset the sound settings to factory: Settings → Sound. → Resetting settings.

3. Wheezing or distortion at high volume

• 🎛️ Reduce your bass level in the equalizer (especially 100Hz).
• 🔈 Check if the speakers are overloaded with dust (relevant for TVs over 2 years old).
• 📉 Set the volume limiter: Settings → Sound. → Volume limitation → On..

4. No sound through the optical output (S/PDIF)

• 🔦 Make sure the cable is TOSLINK correctly inserted (must click).
• 🎵 In the sound settings, select Digital Sound Output. → Optical.
• 🔄 Reboot the TV and external acoustics.

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the TV to factory settings (Settings) → The device → Warning: This will delete all installed apps and accounts!

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If the sound is only lost in a particular app (for example, in Disney).+ or KinoPoisk, clear its cache: Settings → Annexes → [name] → Clear the cache.

Additional features: Night mode, auto-enabled sound and Dolby Audio

Modern Xiaomi TVs are equipped with advanced audio technologies that often go unused.

1. Night mode (Night Mode)

Reduces the dynamic range of sound so that loud scenes (explosions, shots) do not wake up the household. → Sound. → Night mode. Recommended settings:

• 🌙 Compression level: 70% (optimum for movies).
• 🔊 Maximum volume: 40% (for late viewing).

Auto-turning on the sound when starting the TV

If the sound is always turned on at maximum or, conversely, at minimum, check the settings settings. → Sound. → Volume when turned on: here you can set a fixed level (for example, 30%) or save the last one used.

3. technologies of Dolby Audio and DTS

Xiaomi mid-range and premium TVs (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 or OLED Vision supports Dolby Digital decoding and DTS. To activate them:

1. Go to Settings. → Sound. → Sound format.
2. Select Auto or Passthrough (for external acoustics).
3. Make sure that the source (such as Netflix or Blu-ray) is broadcasting the sound in one of the supported formats.

4.Sync audio with video (AV Sync)

If the sound is ahead of or behind the video, adjust the delay in Settings. → Sound. → Synchronization of sound. Permissible range: from -200 before +200 Use YouTube test videos for fine-tuning (e.g. search for "audio sync test").

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Night mode and Dolby Audio don't work at the same time! If you activate Night Mode, the TV will automatically turn off Dolby processing for the correct compression of dynamic range.

Customization of sound for gamers: delay, 3D-audio

If you are connected to Xiaomi TV PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or PC, audio settings require special attention. The main problem for gamers is the latency, which can ruin the experience in multiplayer games.

To minimize the delay:

• 🎮 In the settings of the TV, activate the Game Mode (Settings) → Picture → Game mode).
• 🔊 Set the sound format → PCM (Auto or Passthrough).
• 🎧 If you are playing with headphones, connect them directly to the controller (for the purpose of the game). PS5) Use Bluetooth with aptX Low Latency codec.

For immersive sound in games with support 3D-audio (e.g., "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice" or "Returnal"):

1. Connect the soundbar or headphones that support Dolby Atmos.
2. In the settings of the consoles (for example, PS5) select Output. → HDMI → Sound format → Dolby Atmos.
3. On the TV, set Passthrough to Settings → Sound. → Sound format.

If you play Fortnite, Call of Duty or other shooters where it is important to hear the opponent’s steps, increase the frequency of 1 kHz – 3 kHz (responsible for the sounds of steps and recharges) in the equalizer.

For streamers and those who use the microphone:

• 🎤 Connect the microphone through USB or 3.5 mm jack (if there is a connector).
• 🔈 In the sound settings, activate microphone amplification and turn off noise suppression (if the voice sounds robotically).

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To reduce the echo in the microphone, place it closer to the sound source (mouth) and use a pop filter (can be made from capron tights).

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