How to Turn Off the Sound on Xiaomi Mi TV

Xiaomi Mi TVs have become popular thanks to a combination of affordable prices and advanced features, but even with such a technique, sometimes simple questions arise. One of the most common is how to quickly turn off the sound without being distracted from viewing or looking for remotes throughout the room. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from standard to hidden functions, which are not written in the official documentation.

It's important to understand that turning off the sound and adjusting the volume are different processes, and in some situations (such as when you connect external acoustics), you may need to not just mute the speakers, but completely deactivate them, and we'll look at both options, and also tell you how to bring the sound back if something went wrong.

The instructions below are suitable for all Mi TV models (including the Mi TV 4S series, Mi TV 5, Mi TV Q1, Mi TV P1 and others), regardless of the year of release. The only exception is the TVs on Google TV (for example, Mi TV Q2), where the interface may differ slightly.

1. Classic method: Mute button on the remote

The most obvious and quickest method is to use the dedicated Mute button on the remote control, which is usually located next to the volume buttons and has a crossed-out speaker icon.

How it works:

• 🔊 Press the Mute button once - the sound will turn off, the indicator "No sound" will appear on the screen".
• 🔈 To return the sound, press the Mute again or any Volume button. +/–).
• 🔄 If the button doesn’t work, check the battery charge in the remote or try restarting the TV.

On some Xiaomi remotes, the Mute button can be paired with another feature (such as Netflix or Prime Video), in which case hold it for 2-3 seconds until the prompt appears.

⚠️ Warning: If the sound is not lost after pressing Mute, but the indicator appears on the screen, check the connected devices (for example, a soundbar or a soundbar). AV-So, maybe the sound is coming through them, not through the built-in speakers.

2. Disable the sound through the settings menu

If the remote is not available or the Mute button is not working, you can turn off the sound through the system menu, which is also useful if you need to completely deactivate the speakers (for example, when connecting external acoustics).

Instructions for Mi TV on Android TV (most models):

1. Press the Settings button on the remote or the Home button, then select Settings.
2. Go to the Sound section. → Additionally.
3. Find the option "Output" or "Dynamics TV" and set the value "Disconnected".
4. Confirm the changes by pressing OK.

For TVs on Google TV (e.g. Mi TV Q2):

• 📺 Open the Settings. → Sound and vibration.
• 🔇 Select "Event of sound" → "Internal dynamics" → "Shut down".
• 🔄 To return the sound, repeat the steps and turn the speakers back on.

⚠️ Warning: Once the speakers are turned off through the menu, the sound will not return even after the TV is restarted.

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3. Controlling sound through buttons on the TV

If the remote is lost or dead, you can use physical buttons on the TV body. Most Xiaomi Mi TV models have them on the bottom or sidebar (usually under the logo).

How to turn off the sound:

1. Find the Volume button (Loudness decrease) or OK (Central button).
2. Hold it for 3-5 seconds until the "Mute" indicator appears.
3. To return the sound, briefly press Volume+ or re-hold OK.

On some models (e.g. Mi TV 4S 32), the buttons may be touch-sensitive.

• 👆 Swipe your finger down the touchpad to reduce the volume to zero.
• 🔄 Double tap on the panel can activate the Mute mode.

If the buttons don’t respond, check if they are locked in the settings (Settings → Device → Button Lock).

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On some Xiaomi Mi TVs, holding the Volume button for a long time not only turns off the sound, but also puts the TV in energy saving mode.

Disabling the sound by voice (for models with a microphone)

Xiaomi TVs with voice assistant support (for example, Mi TV 5 Pro or Mi TV Q1 with a remote with a microphone) allow you to control sound without pressing buttons.

Voice control methods:

• 🎤 Press the microphone button on the remote and say “Switch off the sound” or “No sound".
• 🗣️ If your TV supports Google Assistant, say, OK, Google, turn off the TV".
• 🔇 For models with Alice (in some markets): Alice, turn it down".

Voice commands only work when the TV is connected to the Internet.

• 🔌 Check the connection to the network (Settings) → Network).
• 🔄 Restart the TV or update the firmware.
• 🎙️ Make sure the microphone on the remote is not silenced (the indicator should be blue).

⚠️ Warning: Voice commands can conflict with other devices in the room (like the Google Home speaker), in which case you can give the command as clearly as possible by specifying the name of the TV: OK, Google, turn off the audio on Xiaomi".

5 Remote management via the Mi Home app

If you use the Xiaomi ecosystem, you can control your TV through the Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS), which is handy when the remote is not at hand and voice commands are not working.

Step-by-step:

1. Install the Mi Home app and log in to your Xiaomi account.
2. Add the TV to the app (if it’s not already connected): click + → TV → Xiaomi Mi TV.
3. Select your TV from the list of devices.
4. Click on the speaker icon in the bottom panel and move the volume slider to the far left position.
5. To completely turn off the sound, press the icon "Mute" (crossed speaker).

Advantages of this method:

• 📱 Works with any smartphone in the same network with the TV.
• 🔄 You can create automation scenarios (for example, turn off the sound on a schedule).
• 🔒 Supports remote control if the TV is connected to the Mi Cloud.

If the TV is not displayed in Mi Home, check:

• 🔌 Connecting to a single Wi-Fi network.
• 🔄 TV firmware version (update to Settings) → On TV).
• 📱 Application permissions (access to the local network).

6. Resetting sound settings to factory

If the sound is lost by itself or after experimenting with settings, resetting the sound profile can help, which will return all parameters (balance, equalizer, outputs) to the default values.

How to reset the sound settings:

1. Open the settings → Sound → additionally.
2. Scroll down and select "Sound Reset" or "Restore default settings."
3. Confirm the action (it may be necessary to enter) PIN-code, if the lock is installed).

What will be dropped:

• 🔊 Volume level (set to 50%).
• 🎛️ Equalizer settings and sound effects.
• 🔌 Active sound output (return to built-in speakers).

If the sound never appeared after the reset, check:

• 🔌 Connecting cables (HDMI, optical output).
• 🔇 Physical health of speakers (lift your ear to the TV at maximum volume).
• 🔄 Firmware version – some models require an update to make sound work properly.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi Mi models TV The reset of the audio settings also resets the Dolby Audio settings and DTS. After resetting, they need to be reconfigured in the Sound section. → Sound formats.

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Before resetting the sound, record the current equalizer settings (e.g., take a picture of the screen) to help quickly restore the sound.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the sound on Xiaomi Mi TV