Smartphone as a remote or gamepad: Xiaomi unveils a major MIUI update for TVs

Xiaomi has released a major update to the proprietary MIUI for TV 3.0 firmware for Mi TVs, which

based on Android TV.

What's new

One of the interesting innovations is the abilityturn your Xiaomi smartphone into a TV remote control, gamepad and karaoke microphone. In addition, you can display the picture from the TV on the smartphone screen and install applications remotely, that is, downloading them to the smartphone before transferring them to the TV.


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The user interface has also been changed.The emphasis is on personalized recommendations based on the user's preferences and browsing history, meaning that the home page will display content that is more suitable for a particular user.


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There is also a minimalist mode for those who prefer a simpler interface. In addition, new animations have been added.


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It seems that MIUI for TV 3.0 firmware is only targeted at the Chinese market for now. It is not yet clear whether Xiaomi will decide to roll it out in other countries.

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