Is your Mi TV remote suddenly stop working? There are various reasons for this problem. Some primary reasons behind this issue are low battery power, IR signal interference, defective IR emitter, and more. Whatever the reason may be, you can easily troubleshoot this problem on your own with the simple troubleshooting methods discussed below.
Before going into the solutions, we have summarized and tabulated the major cause and fixes for the Mi TV remote not working issue. Have a look at it!
Problems | Reasons | Fixes |
---|---|---|
Battery Issue | Low battery power or Battery drained | Change the batteries on the remote |
Pairing Issue | Remote unpaired automatically | Pair the Mi remote again |
Buttons not working | Remote buttons got stuck or jammed due to dirt and debris | Clean the Mi remote with cotton cloth and Isopropyl alcohol solution |
Mi TV remote malfunction | Pairing or IR issue. | Reset the Mi TV remote |
IR sensor issue or other hardware issue | Defective or damaged parts on the remote | Remove the objects in front of the TV Contact Mi support team |
Replace the Old Batteries
The most important thing to look at when the Mi TV remote is not working is its Battery. If the battery has been used for a long time, it might be low in power and not respond to commands properly. So, replace the old batteries with new AAA batteries and check again.
If the problem persists, you might have placed the batteries in the wrong position. Ensure that the batteries positive and negative polarities match the + or—symbol on the remote case. Once placed properly, check whether the Mi remote works. If not, try the upcoming solutions.
Re-Pair the Remote
If the Power button or any other buttons are not working on your Mi TV remote, then there is a possibility that your remote might have unpaired. To resolve this problem, you need to pair the remote again. To do it, refer to the steps below.
- Move closer to the Mi TV and press the Mi button & Home button until a menu pops up.
- Now, again, press the Mi button & Home button until you hear a beep sound. This beep sound indicates that the remote is paired successfully.
Once paired, try to use the remote. If it exhibits any issues, follow the other methods mentioned below.
Clean the Mi Remote
Another factor to consider is dust and debris on the remote. Dust and debris may accumulate between the gaps on the remote, resulting in an issue with the buttons. So, it is mandatory to clean the remote frequently with a soft cotton cloth.
If the remote has any unremovable oil stains or food particles, immerse a cotton cloth in Isopropyl alcohol and apply gentle pressure to clean it. After cleaning the remote, try pressing the buttons and check whether the issue has been resolved or not.
Remove Signal Obstructions
Sometimes, interference in the IR signals might be the reason the Mi TV does not respond to your remote. Make sure to remove objects placed in front of the TV. Then, point the remote towards the IR receiver of your TV and press the buttons on the remote. Now, the Mi TV will respond to your remote commands. If it doesn’t, move on to the next solution.
In rare cases, the IR sensor receiver on the TV might be defective. To fix it, you need to contact the Mi support team or visit the service center to repair it.
Reset Mi TV Remote
Reset is the last troubleshooting method you can try to fix your Mi TV remote. Resetting the Mi TV remote fixes all the problems in one shot. To do so, remove the batteries from the remote and long-press the Power button. Then, insert the batteries again and try using the remote.
Contact Customer Support
Most Mi TV remotes work on IR signals. If the IR sensor indicator light on the remote is damaged, the remote will not send commands to the TV. To check whether the IR sensor emitter is defective, launch the Camera on your phone and point the remote to the rear camera on the phone.
If you don’t see any blinking light on the LED light, it means that the IR emitter is damaged. To repair the remote, contact the Mi support team or visit an authorized Mi service center nearby. You can also contact the Mi support team through its website if there is any other hardware defect on the remote.
If the remote is damaged and you order a new remote or go to the service center for repair, for the time being, download and use the Mi TV Remote apps on your smartphone to control your TV. However, to use the app, you must connect your Mi TV to WiFi, which should be the same as your phone.
Sometimes, the remote may be in good condition, and if the Mi TV doesn’t respond to the commands, the problem might be with your TV. To fix the issues on your TV, you can try basic troubleshooting steps like restarting, resetting, etc.
FAQ
If the IR receiver sensor is damaged on the TV, it doesn’t respond to the remote. Sometimes, the issue may occur due to hardware or software issues on the TV.
If there is any defect in the internal hardware component of the Mi TV remote, it may not work even if you change the batteries.