How to increase volume on Xiaomi TV Stick: from basic settings to hidden features

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In this article, we will look at 7 proven ways to increase volume, from simple menu adjustments to advanced methods using external amplifiers and alternative firmware. Particular attention will be paid to the Mi TV Stick (1st and 2nd generation) and Mi TV Stick 4K models, as their sound chips have different limitations.

If you've tried to turn a volume slider on a remote and it didn't work, don't be quick to blame the manufacturer. 80 percent of the time, the problem is solved software-based, without buying any additional hardware, but first, let's figure out why the sound can be quiet initially.

1. Basic volume settings in the Xiaomi TV Stick menu

Start with the obvious -- check the current sound settings in the system. Often users miss key settings that limit the maximum volume level.

Open the main console menu and go to: Settings → Sound → Volume. Here you will see some important options:

• 🔊 Volume level is the main slider that most users use inefficiently. Try to move it to the maximum (100%), even if it seems that the sound is already loud.
• 🎵 Sound mode - choose Movie or Music instead of Speech. Recent firmware versions automatically lower high frequencies in Speech mode, making the sound quieter.
• 🔇 Volume normalization — Turn off this option. It aligns the sound between different sources (like ads and movies), but often understates the overall level.

If the sound is still quiet after this manipulation, move on to the next step. On Mi TV Stick 4K models with firmware older than MIUI TV 3.0, the volume normalization option may not be available - instead, look for Dynamic Compression and also turn it off.

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After changing the audio settings, restart the Xiaomi TV Stick by holding the Home button on the remote for 5 seconds.This will reset the audio drivers cache and apply the changes correctly.

2. Checking the restrictions by the television

Many users forget that the TV has its own volume settings, which can conflict with the console. For example, Samsung and LG often activate the AI Sound or Intelligent Volume mode, which automatically reduces the volume of “external sources” (which includes Xiaomi TV Stick).

What to do:

1. On the TV remote, press the Settings (or Menu) button.
2. Go to the Sound section → Additional settings.
3. Turn off options like Volume Auto, Night Mode or HDMI Volume Limit.
4. Set sound mode on Stereo or PCM (if available).

Xiaomi TVs (such as Mi TV A2 or Mi TV Q2) can activate the Home Theater feature, which artificially limits the volume of external devices. Turn it off from the Settings → Sound → Sound Modes menu.

3.Use of external speakers or soundbar

If software methods didn’t work, it’s time to think about hardware solutions: the TV’s built-in speaker (especially in budget models) is physically unable to produce loud sound without distortion; connecting external speakers or soundbars can increase volume by 2-3 times without loss of quality.

Connection options:

• 🔌 Through HDMI ARC — Best option for modern TVs. Connect the soundbar to the port. HDMI ARC on TV, and Xiaomi. TV Stick to any other HDMI-This will allow you to control the volume from one remote control.
• 🎧 Bluetooth – if your Xiaomi is yours TV Stick supports Bluetooth 5.0 (available on 2021 and later models), connect wireless speakers in the Settings menu → Devices → Bluetooth.
• 🔊 Through AUX (3.5 mm) - if the TV has an output for headphones, connect to it active speakers using the help of AUX-cable.

For models Mi TV Stick (1st generation) without Bluetooth, you can use a Bluetooth transmitter connected to the TV audio output.

4. Update firmware and reset settings

Some versions of the Xiaomi TV Stick firmware (especially before MIUI TV 2.5.18) had a bug limiting the maximum volume to 70%.

How to update firmware:

1. Go to Settings → About the console → System update.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If a new version is available, download it and install it. Don't turn off power during the process!

If the update does not help, reset to factory settings:

1. Settings → About the console → Resetting settings.
2. Choose to erase all data (and delete apps and accounts).
3. After restarting, set the console again and check the volume.

Backup of important data (if any)

Remember the username and password from the Xiaomi account

Disable external devices (flash drives, keyboards)

Connect the console to the power supply network (do not use it) USB-television-port)-->

⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV Stick 4K firmware MIUI TV 3.2.1 and above, resetting settings may result in the loss of licenses for some apps (e.g. Netflix or Disney).+). After they are removed, they will have to be re-installed.

5. Customization of sound through HDMI-splitter

If your TV is older than 2018, it will be HDMI-The port may not support modern audio formats (e.g. Dolby Digital)+), It causes the volume to go down automatically. HDMI-audio-exit splitter or specialized amplifier.

Connection diagram:

1. Connect Xiaomi TV Stick to HDMI-splitter.
2. Connect the TV to HDMI-splitter.
3. Connect speakers or soundbar to an audio output (optical or AUX) on the splitter.

Popular models of splitters:

⚠️ Attention: Cheap HDMI-splitters (price below 1000 rubles.) often make a delay of sound (lag) up to 0.5 seconds. To watch movies this is critical - choose models with support HDMI 2.0 and higher.

6. Alternative firmware and root access

If all previous methods have failed, the last option is custom firmware, which removes software volume constraints, but it is not warranty and can lead to unstable operation.

The following are the Xiaomi TV Stick:

• 🛠️ ATV Custom ROM — Android-based TV 11, supports manual audio driver tuning.
• 🔧 LineageOS for TV — open firmware with advanced sound settings (including equalizer).
• 🎛️ Magisk + Audio Mods – allows you to install modified audio drivers without completely replacing the firmware.

Installation instructions (briefly):

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (requires a Mi Account and wait 7 days).
2. Install TWRP Recovery via fastboot:
3. In TWRP, sew custom firmware and Magisk (for root rights).
4. Install the ViPER4Android app to fine tune the sound.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi models TV Stick 4K chipped S905Y4 Custom firmware can disable Dolby Vision hardware decoding. Check compatibility on the forum before installing it. 4PDA.

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Installing custom firmware will void warranty and may lead to a device blink, and use this method only if you have exhausted all other options and are prepared for risks.

7. Problems with specific applications

Sometimes, quiet sound is only visible in individual applications (e.g. YouTube, Netflix or Kodi), which is due to the individual audio settings in the services themselves.

How to fix it:

• 🎬 YouTube: Go to playback settings (cog in the lower right corner of the video) and turn off Volume Normalization.
• 📺 Netflix: In your profile settings, select High in Playback Quality (this also affects volume).
• 📁 Kodi: Go to Settings → Player → Sound and set up the sound amplification on +12 dB.
• 🎵 Spotify: In the application settings, turn off Auto Volume and set Stream Quality to Very High.

If the problem persists, clear the app's cache: Settings → Apps → [Select App] → Clear the cache.

FAQ: Frequent questions about volume Xiaomi TV Stick