How to Enter a Wi-Fi Password on a Xiaomi TV: 3 Proven Methods (2026)

Connecting a TV Xiaomi Connecting to a wireless network seems like a simple task, but in practice, users encounter a host of issues. Sometimes the keyboard doesn't appear on the screen, sometimes the password isn't accepted, sometimes the TV persistently asks you to re-enter your data. This is especially difficult for those using a remote control without a full QWERTY keyboard or is faced with authentication error due to incompatibility of Wi-Fi standards (for example, when trying to connect to a 5 GHz network on older Xiaomi TV models).

In this article, we'll cover all the current methods for entering Wi-Fi passwords on TVs. Xiaomi Mi TV 4/4A/4S/5/5X, Redmi Smart TV and other series—from the standard method via the settings menu to alternative solutions using a smartphone or a physical keyboard. We'll also explain why the TV might not accept the correct password and how to fix it without a factory reset.

1. Standard method: entering the password through the TV menu

This is the most obvious method, but it requires patience—especially if you have a long password with mixed-case characters. Here's how:

1. Turn on the TV and press the button Settings (gear) on the remote control Xiaomi.
2. Go to the section Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
3. Select your network from the list of available ones. If it's not there, check if SSID sharing is enabled on your router.
4. A virtual keyboard will appear on the screen. Use arrows on the remote control for navigation and a button OK to select symbols.

⚠️ Attention: On models Xiaomi Mi TV 4A (2018–2020): When entering a password, there may be a delay between pressing a button and the symbol appearing on the screen. Do not press the buttons again—wait 1–2 seconds.

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If an error appears after entering the password "Unable to connect to the network", try:

• 🔄 Reboot the router (turn off power for 30 seconds).
• 📶 Change the Wi-Fi channel in the router settings (for example, from automatic to fixed channel 6).
• 🔒 Make sure the password is entered in the correct case. (on the virtual keyboard Xiaomi TV enabled by default Caps Lock).

2. Alternative method: connecting via the Mi Remote app

If entering the password via the remote control is inconvenient, you can use the official app Mi Remote (available for Android And iOS). This method is suitable for all models. Xiaomi TV, released after 2019.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Mi Remote from App Store or Google Play.
2. Connect your smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network you want to connect your TV to (or use mobile Internet).
3. Launch the application, select Add device → TV → Xiaomi.
4. Follow the instructions on your smartphone screen to pair with your TV (you will need to confirm the code on your TV).
5. Once connected, an option will appear in the application Network management - select it and enter the Wi-Fi password using your smartphone's keyboard.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware versions Xiaomi TV after connecting via Mi Remote Time synchronization may be out of sync. To fix this, go to Settings → System → Date & Time and turn on the option Auto-update.

3. Connecting via USB keyboard or mouse

Few people know, but televisions Xiaomi support connection of peripheral devices via USB portThis significantly speeds up password entry, especially if it is complex.

How does this work:

• 🖥️ Connect USB keyboard or mouse to the TV (the port is usually located on the back panel).
• 🔑 Go to Wi-Fi settings as described in the first method.
• 🎹 When the keyboard appears on the screen, simply enter the password using the physical keyboard.

Compatible devices:

⚠️ Attention: On TVs Xiaomi Mi TV 4S (2018) An error may occur when connecting USB devices "Unknown device"In this case, updating the firmware to version will help. MIUI TV 3.0+.

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4. Troubleshooting connection issues

If the TV Xiaomi If you can't connect to Wi-Fi even after entering the correct password, the reasons may be as follows:

• 📡 Incompatibility of Wi-Fi standards: televisions Xiaomi Mi TV 4A (2018) do not support networks 5 GHzSwitch the router to 2.4 GHz or create a separate network for the old standard.
• 🔐 Incorrect encryption type: Xiaomi TV does not work with legacy protocols WEP or TKIPIn the router settings, select WPA2-PSK (AES).
• 🔄 IP address conflict: If the router distributes IP manually, the TV may not receive an address. Turn on DHCP in the router settings.

🛠 Troubleshooting:

1. Check if other devices (smartphone, laptop) are connected to this network.
2. Go to your router settings (usually at 192.168.1.1) and look at the list of connected devices to see if your TV is there.
3. If the TV is listed but the internet is not working, check your settings. DNS (try to specify 8.8.8.8 manually).

What should I do if my TV freezes when connected to Wi-Fi?

This is a typical problem with firmware. MIUI TV 2.0–2.5. Solution:

1. Unplug the TV for 5 minutes.

2. Press and hold the button Power on the remote control for 10 seconds to reset the cache.

3. Try connecting again.

If it doesn't help, you need to reflash it USB Recovery.

5. Reset network settings on Xiaomi TV

If none of these methods help, your last option is to reset your TV's network settings. This will delete all saved Wi-Fi networks and restore the connection settings to factory defaults.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset and restore.
2. Select Reset network settings (do not confuse with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action by entering the PIN code (by default 0000 or 1234).
4. After rebooting, try connecting to Wi-Fi again.

⚠️ Attention: On models Redmi Smart TV X (2022+) Resetting network settings also deletes account data Mi AccountTo avoid re-authorization, link the TV to your account before resetting Settings → Account and Security.

6. Updating the firmware to fix Wi-Fi errors

Many Wi-Fi connection issues on TVs Xiaomi are resolved by updating the software. For example, in the firmware MIUI TV 3.2.1 The error with the endless password request when connecting to networks with was fixed WPA3.

How to update firmware:

• 📥 Automatically: go to Settings → About TV → System Update and press Check for updates.
• 🖥️ Manually via USB:
  1. Download the latest firmware for your model from Xiaomi's official website.
  2. Unzip the ZIP archive and copy the file update.zip to a flash drive (format FAT32).
  3. Connect the flash drive to the TV and select Update via USB in the updates menu.

🔍 How to find out the current firmware version:

Go to Settings → About TV → MIUI TV versionIf the version is older 3.0, it is recommended to update.

7. Connecting via WPS (for supported models)

If your router supports the technology WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can connect your TV Xiaomi without entering a password. This method works on models Mi TV 5 Pro, Mi TV Q1 and newer.

Instructions:

1. Press the button on the router WPS (usually it is located on the back panel).
2. On your TV, go to Settings → Wi-Fi.
3. Select an option Connecting via WPS (may be called Fast connection).
4. Wait for the process to complete (usually takes 1-2 minutes).

⚠️ Attention: Some providers (eg Rostelecom or Beeline) disable WPS by default for security reasons. To enable this feature, go to the router's web interface and activate WPS in the section Wireless network.

Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 Why can't my Xiaomi TV detect my Wi-Fi network?
There are several reasons:
• The network operates in the range 5 GHz, and your model Xiaomi TV supports only 2.4 GHz (relevant for Mi TV 4A (2018–2019).
• The mode is enabled in the router settings Hide SSID - turn it off.
• The Wi-Fi channel is set to 12–14 (These channels are banned in some countries). Try the channel 6 or 11.
🔹 Is it possible to connect Xiaomi TV to Wi-Fi without a remote?
Yes, there are three ways:
1. Use Mi Remote app on a smartphone.
2. Connect USB keyboard and manage the menu with its help.
3. If the TV supports HDMI-CEC, you can use the remote control from another device (for example, Xbox or Blu-ray player).
🔹 The TV says "Incorrect password," but I'm entering it correctly. What should I do?
Try the following:
• Make sure the keyboard on the screen is in the correct case (press Shift on the virtual keyboard).
• Change the encryption type on your router WPA3 on WPA2-PSK.
• Restart your router and TV.
• If the password contains special characters (!, @, #), try to temporarily change it to a simple one (for example, 12345678) for verification.
🔹 How do I connect my Xiaomi TV to Wi-Fi if I don't have access to a router (for example, in a hotel)?
In this case:
1. Check with the administration for the network name and password.
2. If the network requires authorization through a captive portal, connect the TV through Ethernet (if there is a port) or use hotspot from a smartphone.
3. For networks with MAC filtering Ask your provider to add your TV's MAC address (you can find it in Settings → About TV → Status).
🔹 After updating my firmware, my TV stopped connecting to Wi-Fi. What should I do?

This is a known issue with firmware. MIUI TV 3.1–3.3Solutions:

• Roll back to the previous firmware version via USB Recovery.
• Reset your TV to factory settings (Settings → Reset and restore → Hard reset).
• Contact support Xiaomi indicating the TV model and firmware version.

📌 Important: Before rolling back the firmware, make a backup copy of the settings in Settings → System → Backup.