How to increase volume on Xiaomi Mi TV Stick: all working ways

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is a compact device for converting a regular TV to a smart one, but many users face the problem of quiet sound. Even at maximum volume through built-in TV speakers or speakers, the dialogue in movies can be barely audible, and the music can be “flat”, the reasons are rooted in firmware limitations, incorrect HDMI-CEC settings or hardware features of the stick itself.

In this article, we’ll look at 7 proven ways to turn up the volume on the Mi TV Stick, from basic settings to advanced methods using external amplifiers and firmware modifications. You’ll learn how to get around the limitations of Android TV, why sound can cut at high frequencies, and what to do if the volume drops after the upgrade. All instructions are relevant for Mi TV Stick (1st and 2nd generation) models, as well as Mi TV Stick 4K.

1. Check basic sound settings in Mi TV Stick

Before you start complex manipulations, make sure that the problem is not in the elementary settings. Often users overlook settings that directly affect the volume.

Open the Mi TV Stick settings menu: Settings → Display and Sound → Sound. Here, pay attention to the following points:

• 🔊 Loudness: Move the slider to maximum (100%). Sometimes, after the update, it is reset to 70-80%.
• 🎵 Sound mode: Choose Home Theater or Music – they amplify the low frequencies, making the sound “volume».
• 🔇 Volume normalization: Turn off this setting! it automatically lowers the volume to "align" the sound between the channels.
• 🔄 HDMI-sound: if external speakers are connected through HDMI ARC, Choose Auto (PCM) Instead of Dolby Digital, it will eliminate delays and increase volume.

Also check the audio settings on the TV itself. Go to the TV menu and turn off features like Dynamic Volume or Night Mode, which are software-based to turn the volume down.

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If the sound is quieter after changing the settings, return the setting HDMI-Sound to Auto and restart the device. TV Stick incorrectly identifies supported audio formats.

2.Use of the remote control for rapid amplification of sound

Few people know, but the standard remote from Mi TV Stick hides the function of fast amplification of sound, it works even if the volume is already at its maximum in the settings.

Do the following:

1. During video playback, press and hold the Volume + button on the remote for 3-5 seconds.
2. The screen will display a notification Volume Boost: ON (if the feature is supported by your firmware).
3. Repeat the action to turn off the amplifier (hold Volume -).

This method works on MIUI TV firmware version 1.6.2 and higher, and if the notification doesn't appear, upgrade your device or use alternative methods.

3. Sound tuning through the engineering menu (for advanced)

If standard methods don't work, you can try to change the sound parameters through the engineering menu, which requires caution, because the wrong settings can lead to failures.

Instructions:

1. Install the TV Settings Shortcut app on Mi TV Stick (available on Google Play).
2. Launch the application and select Engineering Mode.
3. Go to the Audio section → Speaker Volume.
4. Increase your settings: Max Volume: set 100 (80-90 default). Digital Gain: increase to 6 dB (0 dB standard). Analog Gain: don't change unless you're sure!

Save the settings and restart the device.

⚠️ Warning: changing Analog Gain parameters may cause sound distortion or overheating of the audio chip. If there are wheezing after the changes, return the values to the standard ones.

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4. Connecting external audio devices

If the TV's built-in speakers are not working, the best solution is to use external speakers or a soundbar. Mi TV Stick supports several ways to connect:

For Bluetooth connection:

1. Go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Turn on the column search mode.
3. Select the device from the list and confirm the pairing.

⚠️ Note: When connected via Bluetooth, the sound may become quieter due to protocol limitations A2DP. To avoid this, in the Bluetooth settings on Mi TV Turn off the option of Absolute Volume (Steam Volume).

5. Update firmware and reset settings

Sometimes the quiet sound problem is caused by firmware bugs. Xiaomi regularly releases updates to fix audio problems.

Go to Settings → About device → System update. If a new version is available, install it.

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If the update didn’t help, reset: Settings → About device → Resetting → Reset all settings.

⚠️ Warning: Reset will delete all installed apps and accounts.Please pre-record the username/password from Google and Mi Account to ensure you don’t lose access to your purchases.

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Updating the firmware is the safest way to fix software bugs with sound, but if the problem is hardware (for example, damaged audio chip), it will not help.

6. Modification of firmware (root and custom cores)

For high-end users willing to take risks, there is a radical method of rooting and custom firmware installation, which allows you to remove software volume restrictions, but deprives you of warranties and can lead to the “bricking” of the device.

Algorithm of action:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account and device binding).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for Mi TV Stick (see the XDA Developers forum for files).
3. Sweep through Magisk to get root.
4. Install the ViPER4Android or JamesDSP module for fine-tuning the sound.

The cost of hardware solutions starts from 1,500 rubles (per amplifier), but they are guaranteed to solve the problem of quiet sound. TV Stick.

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