How to Switch On Mi TV Without Remote

If your Mi TV remote is not working, while trying to switch on our Mi TV, you don’t need to get frustrated. You can press the physical power button present on the TV to turn on your TV instantly. Other than a physical button, you can install and use the Xiaomi TV remote app on your Android smartphone and operate your Mi TV without a remote. Additionally, you will learn how to turn on the Mi TV using a gaming console like Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, or Xbox One with detailed steps.

How to Switch on Mi Smart TV Without Remote

Here are the useful methods to switch on your Xiaomi Smart TV without a remote.

#1: Use the Physical Button to Switch on Mi TV

Mi TV will have a dedicated power button on the TV. You can long-press the Power button to switch on your Mi TV. Similarly, to turn off your Mi TV, press and hold the Power button again. Besides that, you can increase or decrease the TV volume by pressing the Vol+ and Vol- buttons and to change TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- buttons.

#2: Use the Mi Remote App to Switch On Mi TV

As Mi TV has an official remote app, you can install it on your Android smartphone from the Play Store and use it to control your Mi TV without a remote. Before following these steps, connect your smartphone and Mi TV to the same WiFi network.

[1] On your Android smartphone, open the Google Play Store.

[2] In the search bar, type Mi Remote Controller and search for it.

[3] Choose Mi Remote Controller from the search result and click the Install button to begin the installation.

[4] Once installed, tap Open to launch the app on your smartphone.

[5] Tap the Agree on the pop-up window to accept its terms & conditions.

[6] Next, tap the Add Remote option and choose your Mi TV remote from the list.

[7] When you get a remote interface, press the Power button to turn on/off the TV.

Note: If you have Mi non smart TV, you can alternately use the non smart TV universal remote app to control the Mi TV.

#3: Use External Devices to Switch On Mi TV

If you have a gaming console like PlayStation, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch, at your home, you can use them to turn on your Mi TV without a remote by modifying some settings on the device.

Using PlayStation 4

[1] First of all, connect your PS4 console to your Mi TV with the help of an HDMI cable.

[2] After that, launch Settings on your console.

[3] Scroll down and click on System.

[4] Next, select the Enable HDMI Device Link check box.

That’s it! If you turn on the PS4, your Mi TV will be switched on simultaneously.

Using Nintendo Switch

[1] Connect the Nintendo Switch to your Mi Smart TV using the dock.

[2] Go to Settings on Nintendo Switch.

[3] Choose System Settings and select TV Settings.

[4] Click on Match TV Power State and enable it.

Now, switching on your Nintendo Switch will automatically turn on your Mi Smart TV.

Using Xbox One

[1] Power on your Xbox and go to the Settings menu.

[2] From the menu, choose TV and OneGuide.

[3] Select the Device Control option and choose the Mi TV name.

[4] Tap the Automatic option.

[5] Hit the B button on the TV remote and select Xbox One turns on and turns off my devices.

That’s it. You can use the Xbox One to turn on your Mi TV.

Buy a Universal Remote

If you are not comfortable with the physical button or remote app, you can buy a universal remote to turn on your Mi TV. When compared to the original Mi TV remote, the universal remote is cheaper and is easily available on Amazon or Walmart. Similar to the original remote, press the Power button to turn it on/off the TV. If you are confused about purchasing a universal remote, have a look at our recommendations.

• Logitech Harmony 650
• SofaBaton X1

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