Why My Xiaomi TV Can't Detect Wi-Fi: A Complete Analysis of Causes and Solutions

You are trying to connect your TV to the Internet via a hotspot on your smartphone. Xiaomi, but your device stubbornly refuses to detect the network? This problem is more common than you might think, and the causes lie in both your phone settings and limitations of the TV itself. In 80% of cases, the problem can be resolved in 5-10 minutes without a trip to a service center.

In this article we will look at all possible reasons, why TV (regardless of brand - Samsung, LG, Sony or Xiaomi TV) does not detect mobile hotspot With Xiaomi, and we will also give step-by-step instructions troubleshooting. We will pay special attention to the nuances of the protocols Wi-Fi 5/Wi-Fi 6, frequency restrictions 2.4 GHz/5 GHz and hidden settings MIUI, which are not written about in official manuals.

Let's be clear: if your TV was released before 2018, it may not physically support modern encryption standards (for example, WPA3), which includes by default Xiaomi in new versions MIUIBut this too can be solved – read on.

1. Checking the basic hotspot settings on Xiaomi

Start with the obvious: make sure your mobile hotspot is on Xiaomi It's actually enabled and configured correctly. Even experienced users sometimes miss little things—for example, forgetting to allow new devices to connect or limiting the number of clients.

Open Settings → Port. hot spot (or Mobile hotspot in older versions MIUI) and check:

• 🔄 Access point status: the button must be active (blue/green color).
• 📶 Frequency range: If your TV is older than 2020, select 2.4 GHz (in the new ones Xiaomi by default it may be 5 GHz).
• 🔒 Security type: try changing WPA3 on WPA2-PSK (most TVs don't support it) WPA3).
• 📱 Network visibility: the name (SSID) must not contain Cyrillic or special characters (for example, #, @).

If after the changes the TV still does not see the network, reboot both devices. Xiaomi This is done by long pressing the power button + selecting RebootFor TV, use the button on the remote control or the physical key on the TV case.

2. TV limitations: why it can't see the network with Xiaomi

Televisions, especially budget models, often have severe limitations on connecting to mobile hotspots. Here are the key reasons:

Critical detail: TVs on the platform Android TV (For example, Sony Bravia or Xiaomi Mi TV) can block connections to hotspots with dynamic IP addresses, which are distributed by default Xiaomi. In this case, manually setting up a static IP on your phone will help (instructions in section 5).

3. Problems with firmware and drivers

Outdated software is one of the most common reasons why a TV does not see a hotspot with XiaomiManufacturers regularly release updates that fix compatibility issues with mobile networks.

How to check and update software:

1. On TV: Go to Settings → Support → Software Update (The path may vary depending on the model.) If a new version is available, install it.
2. On Xiaomi: open Settings → About phone → System updateIt is especially important to update if you have MIUI 12 or older - these versions had problems distributing Wi-Fi to older devices.

If updates don't help, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

• 📺 On Samsung: Settings → General → Reset → Reset network settings.
• 📺 On LG: Settings → All settings → Network → Reset Wi-Fi.
• 📺 On Android TV: Settings → Network & Internet → Advanced → Reset Wi-Fi.

What should I do if after an update my TV stops seeing ANY networks?

This may indicate a firmware failure. Try rolling back the update (if available) or performing a factory reset. Samsung To do this, hold down the buttons On/Off + Volume up on the remote control for 10 seconds.

4. Conflict between IP addresses and DHCP settings

The TV may not see the network due to an IP address conflict, which occurs when Xiaomi distributes addresses in a range already occupied by other devices on the local network. For example, if your router uses a subnet 192.168.1.0/24, A Xiaomi distributes by default 192.168.43.0/24, there won't be any problems. But if both devices are trying to share 192.168.1.x — the TV won't connect.

How to check and fix:

1. Find out the IP address of your router (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
2. On Xiaomi open Settings → Hotspot Port → Access Point Settings.
3. In the section IP settings change the subnet to another one, for example, from 192.168.1.1 on 192.168.10.1.

If your TV still can't see the network, try manually setting a static IP on the TV itself. To do this:

1. Connect the TV to any other network (for example, to a router).
2. Go to Settings → Network → Advanced → Manual IP Setup.
3. Specify an IP from the hotspot range (for example, 192.168.43.100), mask 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.43.1 (IP phone), DNS 8.8.8.8.

Find the router's IP address | Change the subnet on Xiaomi | Reboot both devices | Check the connection again -->

5. MIUI Features: Hidden Settings That Interfere with Connection

MIUI has a number of features that can block the TV's connection to the hotspot. For example, in versions MIUI 13+ the function is enabled by default Smart data transfer, which limits the speed for "unknown" devices. The problem could also be related to power saving— Xiaomi Automatically turns off the hotspot when the battery is low (even if the phone is connected to a charger!).

How to disable problematic options:

• 🔋 Energy saving: go to Settings → Battery → Power Saving and add Port hotspot in exceptions.
• 📊 Smart data transfer: in the hotspot settings, disable the option Limit speed for new devices.
• 🔒 Security: V Settings → Password & Security → Privacy turn it off Access point protection (if any).
• 📱 Developer mode: If nothing helps, activate the developer mode (click on it 7 times) MIUI version V About the phone), then in Settings → Advanced → For developers turn it off Wi-Fi optimization.

On some models Xiaomi (For example, Redmi Note 10 Pro) there is a bug: after updating to MIUI 14 the hotspot stops distributing internet to devices with Wi-Fi 4The solution is to roll back the firmware or use alternative software (for example, Pixel Experience).

6. Alternative ways to connect your TV to the Internet via Xiaomi

If standard Wi-Fi distribution doesn't work, there are workarounds:

Method 1: USB terminal (for Android TV)

Some TVs on Android TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi TV 4S) support internet connection via USB cable from XiaomiTo do this:

1. Connect your phone to the TV using a cable USB-C → USB-A (or MicroUSB, depending on the model).
2. Turn on your phone Transferring data via USB (a notification will appear).
3. On your TV, select the source USB and follow the instructions on the screen.

Method 2: Bluetooth terminal (for new models)

TVs with Bluetooth 5.0 (For example, Samsung QLED 2021+) can connect to the Internet via Bluetooth bridge With XiaomiTo do this:

1. Pair your phone and TV via Bluetooth.
2. On Xiaomi turn on Bluetooth tethering (Settings → Hotspot Port → Tethering).
3. On your TV, in the network settings, select Connecting via Bluetooth.

Both methods have speed limitations (usually up to 10-15 Mbps), but are suitable for watching videos in 720p or 1080p.

7. Diagnosing hardware problems

If none of the methods worked, there may be hardware problems:

• 📡 The Wi-Fi module in the TV is faulty.Check if the TV can see other networks (for example, from a router). If not, the module may be faulty.
• 🔌 Xiaomi antenna issuesIf your phone has been dropped or gotten wet, the Wi-Fi antenna may be damaged. Check if other devices are sharing the hotspot.
• 🔋 Weak signalIf your phone and TV are in different rooms, the signal may not reach you. Try moving the devices closer (up to 1 meter).

To check the TV's Wi-Fi module, you can use hidden engineering menuFor example, on Samsung hold down the buttons on the remote control Info → Menu → Mute → Power (the sequence may vary). From the menu, select Wi-Fi Test - if the test fails, the module is faulty.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

My TV sees the Xiaomi hotspot but won't connect—it says "Incorrect password." What should I do?

This error occurs in 90% of cases due to incompatibility of security standards. Try:

1. Change security type to Xiaomi With WPA3 on WPA2-PSK.
2. Shorten your password to 8 characters (use only Latin characters and numbers).
3. Disable the option on your phone Hide network.

If that doesn't help, reset the network settings on your TV.

The TV connects to the hotspot, but the internet doesn't work. What's wrong?

The problem may be:

• 📵 No internet on the phone: check your mobile network.
• 🔄 DNS conflict: Manually enter DNS on the TV 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1.
• 📱 Background limitation: on Xiaomi V Settings → SIM cards and mobile networks Check if mobile internet is allowed for the hotspot.

My Xiaomi phone doesn't have a "Portable Hotspot" option in the settings. What should I do?

Possible reasons:

• 📱 You have Xiaomi for the Chinese market (without Google services). Try installing MIUI global version.
• 🔧 The feature has been disabled by your carrier. Check that tethering is enabled in your SIM card settings.
• 🛠️ Software failure. Reset network settings: Settings → System → Reset → Reset network settings.

Is it possible to connect a TV to a Xiaomi via cable?

Yes, but only if:

• 📺 TV supports USB terminal (For example, Android TV).
• 📱 On Xiaomi included Transferring data via USB.
• 🔌 Use a high-quality cable that supports data transfer (not all charging cables are suitable).

The speed will be lower than via Wi-Fi, but the stability will be higher.

After updating MIUI, my TV stopped seeing the hotspot. How can I get it back?

The update likely changed the Wi-Fi distribution protocol. Try this:

1. Roll back MIUI to the previous version (via Settings → About phone → System update → Three dots → Select update package).
2. Install firmware manually via Fastboot (instructions are on the forum) 4PDA).
3. Use third-party firmware (eg. LineageOS), if an official rollback is not possible.

Before rolling back, make a backup copy of your data!