How to Connect Mi TV to WiFi Without a Remote

Connecting your Mi TV to WiFi without a remote might seem difficult, but it’s not impossible. If your remote is missing or not working, you can still get your TV online. This guide will help you learn how to do it using various remote alternatives.

Possible Ways to Connect Mi TV to WiFi Without a Remote

It’s always typical to connect the TV without the help of a remote control. In its absence, you can use USB devices and remote apps to do so. Otherwise, replacing your current WiFi credentials with the old ones familiar to the Mi TV will do the trick. Below is the elaboration of these methods.

Connect Mi TV to WiFi Using a Remote App

By following these steps, you can easily connect your Mi TV to WiFi using your smartphone, providing a convenient alternative to a physical remote. However, this method is useful only for switching to a new WiFi network from the current one. Foremost, install a compatible remote control app respective app store on your smartphone.

• Ensure your smartphone is connected to the same WiFi network that you want your Mi TV to connect to.
• Then, open the app and pair it with your Mi TV using the on-screen instructions. After that, locate the virtual remote option on the app and select it.
• Using the Virtual Remote interface keys, navigate to your TV Settings menu and enable the WiFi.
  • Android TV: Select the Settings tab → Choose Network & Internet → Enable WLAN → Select OK.
  • Google TV: Choose the Profile icon → Head to Settings menu → Select Network & Internet → Turn on WiFi.
  • Fire TV: Click on the Settings icon → Tap the Network Tile → Scroll down and select See All Networks.
  • Patchwall TV: Go to the Settings section → Click on Network & Internet → Toggle WiFi.
• Now, choose your WiFi network from the list of available networks.
• Enter the WiFi password using the app’s keyboard feature. Then, confirm and connect to the network.

Connect Mi TV to WiFi Using a USB Devices

You can use a USB keyboard & mouse to connect the Mi TV to a WiFi network.

• Locate the USB port on your Mi TV and attach the USB plug of your mouse or keyboard to it.
• Ensure that the devices are firmly connected and power up your Mi TV.
• Head to the respective Settings menu of your TV and select the Network Settings.
• Choose your WiFi network and enter your Password.

Tip! If you are using a keyboard, you can easily type the password. On the other hand, if you are using a mouse, you type the password by selecting the letters from the on-screen keyboard.

• If you enter the Password correctly, the TV will automatically go online.

Important Note! You can directly connect the router to your TV using an ethernet cable. If your TV isn’t online yet, enable the Ethernet option on your Network settings using the remote app or USB devices.

Modify the WiFi Credentials to Connect Mi TV to WiFi

This approach will let you connect the TV to WiFi straightforwardly by modifying the name & -password of your WiFi network.

Note: This technique is only possible if you know the WiFi name and password of your TV that was previously connected or used.

• Navigate to your Router Settings with the help of the service provider.
• Change your WiFi name and password to match those of the WiFi previously used by the TV.
• If the changed WiFi name and password are correct, your TV will automatically connect to your current WiFi network.

FYI! Following the above-mentioned method, you can also connect your mobile’s Personal Hotspot to your Mi TV.

By using the USB device or a smartphone remote app and renaming the WiFi, you can easily access network features and enjoy your favorite content without a remote. These steps ensure that you remain connected and can make the most of your Mi TV’s capabilities.

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