Xiaomi televisions are currently one of the most interesting proposals within the Smart TV sector. They have a very good price and sections such as design, image quality or sound are at a great level considering what they cost. Although the best thing is that they integrate Android TV and that gives many more options. So you can get the most out of your Xiaomi Mi LED TV .
Cheats & Tips for Xiaomi Mi LED TV
If you are thinking of buying a new TV and you do not want to invest a lot, a good option is the Xiaomi Smart TVs. Its quality and price ratio is very attractive. It is true that for a little more you can find other options, from more established manufacturers that are also interesting, but knowing the good work of the brand it is difficult to resist.
After our analysis of the Mi LED 4s , we have used the television in a more habitual way and we have compiled all those tricks and tips with which you can make the most of it.
Improve image and sound quality
There are technical limitations that will not allow you to improve the image and sound quality beyond what the panel offers. Still, you can make certain adjustments with which you can earn an extra in what is the user experience.
In the case of the image, without having a bad serial calibration, the truth is that if you make use of the calibration options you will improve performance even more. Likewise, if you have no experience adjusting parameters such as brightness or contrast, use one of the predefined profiles. If you like vibrant colors go for the Vivid mode, although our favorite is the movie mode .
With the sound something similar happens, the standard mode is not bad, but if you try others like the movie you may like more how the dialogues and other effects or music of the content you visualize sound.
Enhance the video game experience
If you use the TV with your console or PC, you can improve the gaming experience . To do this, go to Settings> Device preferences. Now activate the enhanced HDMI mode. Then, in the image settings go to Advanced Video and disable noise reduction, also video smoothing and enable HDMI RGB Range.
These simple adjustments will allow you to play the image that comes from the console or PC without receiving any type of modification when it is displayed. In this way, you will gain quality and improvements by reducing the latency between when you perform an action on your controller and it is reflected.
Disable Patchwall
Patchwall is a launcher similar to Google’s own interface and offers some interesting details such as the ability to display the television signal or other video source in PiP mode , such as a console connected via HDMI.
Still, if you want to prevent this interface from starting by default, you can do so. To do this, go to Settings> Device preferences> Patchwall . The first option you will see will allow you to choose whether or not you want to use it as the default interface.
Customize the home screen
If you are not used to using Android TV, you will probably turn on the TV and accept everything as is. But you don’t have to, the home screen can be customized to select what you want to be shown or not.
For example, if you don’t like Google Play Movies recommendations, you can delete them. Like you can also enable or disable other lists of different installed services. To do this, go to Settings> Device preferences> Home screen.
Here you will find different options to rearrange the applications or customize the channels . It is interesting that you spend some time with it, because you will achieve a much more comfortable and friendly interface.
Install applications outside the Play Store
If by any chance you want to install applications that are not available in the Play Store , you can do so if you activate the appropriate option. To do this, go to Settings> Device preferences> Security and restrictions.
Once you have allowed this option to install downloaded APKs through other means, the only thing you have to take into account is that you will be solely responsible for any possible security problems that may arise.
To search for applications beyond the Play Store, one of the best recommendations is to do it on Aptoide TV .
Expand storage
By default the Mi TV LED 4s offers quite limited storage capacity. If you intend to install a good number of applications, games, etc., you will quickly run out of space. To solve this, connect an external unit .
Once the unit is connected, go to Settings> Device preferences> Storage. There you will see that it is listed. Hit delete and the TV will take care of turning it into a fully compatible second storage unit.
My Remote Controller, substitute for the physical controller
If your TV remote control fails or you lose it at home, you can use your smartphone as a remote control . You only have to download the Mi Remote Controller application. It is not the only application of this type that you can use, but together with the official Google ( Android and iOS ) it is the best for this television.
Connect a Bluetooth controller
Finally, as with the rest of Android devices, if you want to enjoy more of the different games that exist for the platform, it is best to connect a bluetooth controller. To do this, place the command in the pairing mode and in Settings> Controls and accessory you will enter the option to add new devices when you click Add accessory.
The latter is ideal to take advantage of game options such as RetrocArch, an emulator available for various platforms with which you can play games from old consoles and other entertainment systems.
So now you know, with these simple tips you will get more out of your Xiaomi TV. If you have any questions do not hesitate to leave a comment and if you know of any additional tricks, share.
