If your Mi TV’s performance is slow or it encounters frequent crashes, freezes, or technical problems, resetting it gives it a fresh start. Doing so will clear all data, account information, and saved settings. This article explains the steps to reset the Mi TV without a remote using physical buttons, remote apps, and a keyboard or mouse.
Soft Reset Mi TV Using Physical Buttons
If you don’t want to erase everything, you can perform a soft reset on your Mi TV. Doing so will eliminate minor issues and software glitches.
- Unplug the Mi TV from the power source.
- Wait for 60 seconds for the Mi TV to drain the residual power.
- Plug the TV back in and press the Power key to turn on the Mi TV.
That’s it. Your Mi TV has been soft reset. If it is still slow, you can hard reset it.
Hard Reset Mi TV Using Remote Apps
Another user-friendly way to reset the Mi TV without a remote is to use the remote apps. Generally, the Mi TV runs on Android OS, Google OS, and Fire OS. So, refer to the table below to get the appropriate remote app based on the TV model you own.
TV Model | Remote App |
---|---|
Mi Fire TV | Amazon Fire TV App [Play Store / App Store] |
Mi Google or Android TV | Google TV App [Play Store / App Store] |
After installing the app, connect your Mi TV to WiFi, which should be identical to your smartphone. Launch the remote app and pair it with your Mi TV. Then, open the remote interface and follow the process.
- Mi Android TV – Open the Settings option → select Device Preference → choose Reset → tap Reset Again → click Erase Everything.
- Mi Google TV – Launch Settings → select System → tap on About → hit the Reset option → click Factory Reset → choose Erase Everything.
- Mi Fire TV – Open Settings → choose My Fire TV/Device & Software → tap on Reset to Factory Defaults → click Reset.
Factory Reset Mi TV Using IR Remote Apps
Like using the official remote apps, you can reset your Mi TV using third-party (IR) remote apps. To try this, ensure your smartphone has an in-built IR blaster. If yes, install the IR remote app from the Play Store on your Android device. Then, launch the app and pair it with your TV. Then, open the Mi TV settings and perform a factory reset.
If your Mi TV remote isn’t working, use any of the listed apps on your Android device as a substitute remote and reset the TV.
Note: Users with the Mi TV running on Patchwall OS can use the IR remote app. Go to the home screen and click Settings → choose General Settings → select Reset → tap the Reset button → click Reset again.
Hard Reset the Mi TV Using the External Devices
Initially, connect an external device, like a keyboard or mouse, to your Mi TV’s USB port. Once a device is detected, a pointer will appear on the TV screen. Using that, go to settings and perform a factory reset on your Mi TV.
Using any of the above techniques, you can reset your Mi TV without a master remote hassle-free. If you don’t like using remote alternatives, you need not worry. You can consider buying a new universal remote. Then, refer to the respective codes and program it with your Mi TV.
FAQ
Eject the Mi Box from the power source. Hold the Back and OK/Enter keys simultaneously. Plug the Mi Box back into the source and continue holding these keys. Release these keys if you see a Recovery Mode Screen. Select Wipe data / Factory reset to begin the reset.