Xiaomi · Android TV · 2021–2022

Xiaomi Android TV remote app for iPhone

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Model years
2021–2022
Model codes
5
Markets
Europe
Platform
Android TV

What works

Xiaomi Mi TV and Xiaomi TV models sold in Europe up to 2022, such as the P1, P1E and A2, run Android TV and pair with a code shown on the TV.

  • Navigation and OK
  • Volume and mute
  • KeyboardSome apps, like YouTube, use their own keyboard and ignore typed text.
  • Open apps
  • Turn off

On your TV

Turn these on once with your TV remote. Menu names can differ slightly by year and region.

  1. Connect the TV to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone

  2. Put the TV in standby with a short press

    For turn on from standby

    A short press of the power button puts the TV in standby. A long press shuts it down fully.

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In the app

Pairing takes about a minute, once per TV.

  1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network

    Guest networks and Wi-Fi with device isolation block local control.

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  2. Open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV

  3. Type the code shown on your TV

    The TV shows a short code the first time you connect. After that, the app reconnects without a code.

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  4. Let the TV turn on from standby

    For turn on from standby

    Look for your TV maker's network standby setting (for example Sony "Remote start" or TCL "Screenless service"). Your TV's page lists the exact menu path.

Can’t find your TV? Add it by IP address

If your TV doesn’t show up in the app, tap “Can’t find it?” and type the TV’s IP address. Here’s where the TV shows it.

  1. Find the TV's IP address (older Android TV menus)

    Settings › Device › Network › WiFi › Your Wi-Fi network › Status Info

    Google documents this menu for Android TV; newer Google TV menus may differ.

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Models

5 model codes from 2021–2022 for Europe. Codes are exact for their region.

Model codeSeriesYearMarketSizes (in)Shipped with
L43M7-EAEUTV A22022EU43Android TV 10
L50M7-EAEUTV A22022EU50Android TV 10
L55M7-EAEUTV A22022EU55Android TV 10
L43M7-7AEUTV P1E2021EU43Android TV
L55M7-7AEUTV P1E2021EU55Android TV

How to read a Xiaomi model number

Hover over or tap each part of the code.

Xiaomi TVs sold in Europe

L55MBAPEU
  • LLCD TV
  • 55Screen size in inches
  • MBGeneration: M7 (2021–2022), M8 (2023), MA (2024, sold as "2025"), MB (late 2024–2025, sold as "2026"), MC (late 2025–2026)
  • APSeries, for example A (TV A), AP (A Pro 2026), S (A Pro 2025 or S Mini LED), FA or FP (Fire TV F or F Pro)
  • EURegion. EU codes are also used in the UK

Inferred from EPREL dates and Xiaomi FAQ pages. Xiaomi does not publish a code guide.

Troubleshooting

Most problems come from the network or one TV setting. Start at the top.

The TV doesn't appear in the app
  1. Make sure your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, not a guest network.
  2. Allow Local Network access for Simple TV Remote in iPhone Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network.
  3. Restart the TV: unplug it, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in.
  4. Check that the TV is a Google TV or Android TV. TVs with only Chromecast built-in can't be controlled this way.
No pairing code shows on the TV
  1. Turn the TV on and leave it on the home screen; the code only shows while the screen is on.
  2. On the TV, update Android TV Remote Service: open Google Play on the TV, search for "Android TV Remote Service" and choose Update.
  3. If it still fails, go to Settings > Apps > Show system apps > Android TV Remote Service and choose Force stop, then Clear storage. Then pair again.
The app asks to pair again every time
  1. Clear the storage of Android TV Remote Service on the TV (Settings > Apps > Show system apps > Android TV Remote Service > Clear storage), restart the TV and pair once more.
  2. Give the TV a fixed address in your router so it doesn't change after a power cut.
The TV won't turn on from the app
  1. Wake works only from standby. A TV that was unplugged or switched off at the wall can't be woken over Wi-Fi.
  2. Turn on your TV maker's network standby setting. See your TV's page for the exact menu path.
  3. On Android TV 14 sets, a low-power energy mode may turn the network off in standby. Choose a mode that keeps the network on.
  4. If the TV uses Ethernet, try Wi-Fi, or the other way round. Some TVs only wake on one of them.
Volume doesn't change on a Chromecast, Google TV Streamer or SHIELD
  1. Turn on HDMI-CEC on your TV and on any soundbar or receiver in between.
  2. On the streamer, set Settings > Remotes & Accessories > Set up remote buttons > Volume control to "Auto (CEC)".

Questions

Is there a Xiaomi Android TV remote app for iPhone?

Yes. Simple TV Remote is a Xiaomi Android TV remote app for iPhone that works with Xiaomi Android TV sets running Android TV. It pairs over your home Wi-Fi and sends real commands in a free check, so you know it works on your exact TV before you pay $5.99, once.

Can my iPhone turn on a Xiaomi Android TV TV?

Yes, from standby. Xiaomi does not document a network wake setting for these sets, and we have not tested wake. A long press of the power button fully shuts the TV down, and then it cannot be woken over the network. No app can turn on a TV that is unplugged.

Which Xiaomi TVs run Android TV?

In Europe, the Mi TV 4S, Mi TV P1, Mi TV Q1, Xiaomi TV P1E, TV Q1E and TV A2. Later TV A, A Pro and S models run Google TV.

Can my iPhone turn on a Xiaomi TV?

We don't know yet. Xiaomi does not document a network wake setting, and we have not tested one.

Where do I find the model number?

It is on the label on the back of the TV and in the user guide, in a form like L55M7-EAEU. On screen, open Settings > Additional settings > Device Preferences > About.

Which Xiaomi Android TV models work with Simple TV Remote?

Xiaomi Android TV TVs from 2021–2022 work, including the TV P1E, TV A2 series sold in Europe. Search for your exact model code in the table on this page.

How do I connect my iPhone to a Xiaomi Android TV TV?

Put your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi, open Simple TV Remote and pick your TV. Type the code the TV shows once, and the app remembers it.

Where is the model number on a Xiaomi TV?

Open Settings > Additional settings > Device Preferences > About. Xiaomi's FAQ uses this path for the serial number (under Status). It’s also on the label on the back of the TV.

Can I type on my Xiaomi Android TV TV from my iPhone?

Yes, in most search boxes. Some apps, like YouTube, use their own keyboard and ignore typed text.

Why can’t the app find my Xiaomi TV?

Make sure the TV is on and on the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone, not a guest network, and turn off any VPN on your iPhone. If it still doesn’t show up, restart the TV and your router, then check Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network on your iPhone.

Do I need an IR blaster or extra hardware?

No. Simple TV Remote talks to your TV over your home Wi-Fi. iPhones have no infrared, so TVs without a network connection can’t be controlled.

About these TVs

Before moving to Google TV, Xiaomi sold Android TV sets in Europe: the Mi TV 4S (Android TV 9), the Mi TV P1 and Q1 (Android TV 9 and 10), the Xiaomi TV P1E (2021) and the TV A2 (2022, Android TV 10). The Mi TV P1 was also sold in the UK.

We list exact model codes only where Xiaomi or EPREL confirms them. Codes for the 4S, P1, Q1 and Q1E are not listed yet.

Sources

Every compatibility fact on this page comes from these sources. Dates show when we last checked each one. How we build the TV list.

  1. Xiaomi TV P1E 43/55 user guide (EU)
  2. Xiaomi TV A2 43 user guide (EU)
  3. Xiaomi UK FAQ: Mi TV power and standby
  4. Xiaomi UK: Mi TV P1 55 (archived)
  5. Xiaomi Global: Xiaomi TV A2 55 specs
  6. Xiaomi France: Mi TV 4S 55 specs
  7. EPREL record for Xiaomi L55M7-EAEU
  8. Google TV
  9. Android TV Remote Service (Google Play listing: requires Android 7.0+, v7.00.956317615, updated Sep 6, 2026)
  10. Google TV Help: Cast, connect & control your TV with the Google TV app
  11. Google TV Help: Fix problems with the Google TV virtual remote
  12. Android TV Help: How Android TV services use your data
  13. Streaming Help: Use your phone as the remote for your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer
  14. Android 12 for TV release notes
  15. Android 13 for TV release notes (developer release only)
  16. Android 14 for TV release notes
  17. Android Developers Blog: Everything you need to know about Google TV and Android TV OS (May 2024)
  18. androidtvremote2 protocol reference (Apache-2.0)
  19. Home Assistant Android TV Remote integration docs (secondary: troubleshooting)
  20. Google Cast developer docs: Discovery Troubleshooting (Android TV IP address at Settings > Device > Network > WiFi > Network > Status Info)
  21. Xiaomi UK FAQ: Xiaomi TV Q2
  22. Xiaomi TV F 55 2026 user guide (UK)
  23. EPREL record for Xiaomi L43M7-7AEU
  24. EPREL record for Xiaomi L55MA-AEU
  25. EPREL record for Xiaomi L55MB-FPEU

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