topic Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S in TV

Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

Nirer — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:38:37 GMT

Hello, just got a new TV - UE60AU8000. Love it.

The only problem is that I have an android TV box, a Xiaomi Mi Box S -

MDZ-22-AB model, which I use as my main console to watch anything.

The problem is that when I connect my Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) to the HDMI port - I'm prompted with a "Universal Remote Syncing" Option.

When I try to sync the Samsung TV remote with the Xiaomi Mi Box I choose OTT option and select Xiaomi as manufacturer.

The problem starts here - I can't find the model number of my Xiaomi Mi Box (MDZ-22-AB) after I choose Xiaomi as the manufacturer... I tried every other configuration but the Samsung remote just won't sync with the android TV..

I gave up, only to turn on the HDMI-CEC function. The problem here is that when I use the Samsung TV to turn off the TV - it also turns off the Android TV box, and when I press the Samsung Remote to turn the TV back on - my Android TV box won't turn on and I'm forced to use the original Xiaomi Mi Box remote to turn it on.

All I want is to have complete control over the Mi Box using my Samsung TV remote 😞

Can anybody assist me, please?

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

xSteveuk — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:22:32 GMT

Hi,
This page maybe helpful to you

Use a Samsung universal remote to control devices connected to your TV

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00050204/

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

Nirer — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:57:22 GMT

Sadly this isn't an option seeing as mdz-22-ab isn't found on the list of devices...

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

Nirer — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:01:31 GMT

bump, please help 😞

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

P212tvbox — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:50:16 GMT

i Have the same problem

You solved?

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

Shock123 — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:39:58 GMT

Did you find any solution? I'm having the same issue as well.

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

kafeteer — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 15:36:01 GMT

I skipped the universal remote setup and leave it as a hdmi device and was able to control it with the Samsung remote

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

Amirar — Tue, 03 May 2022 09:40:00 GMT

Skipping the universal remote setup does solve the issue partially.
When you turn off the TV and on again the sync is lost and you are forced to reboot MiBox.
Also if you are trying to connect the MiBox to a Sound bar and then to the TV you are stuck with the same need to sync the universal remote.

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

Amirar — Tue, 03 May 2022 09:41:19 GMT

It is only a partial fix, since you loose the sync once the TV is turned off and on again forcing you to reboot the MiBox as well.

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EmreRobisso — Sun, 15 May 2022 00:36:31 GMT

Just ensure you have HDMI-CEC enabled on both sides. (Mi Box)

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EmreRobisso — Sun, 15 May 2022 00:36:42 GMT

Walczyłem z tym ponad godzinę, ale się udało. Usunąłem miboxa z urządzeń na moim telewizorze, podłączyłem do innego złącza HDMI i po nieudanym automatycznym wykryciu przez telewizor kliknąłem anuluj. Zaczęło działać. Mój telewizor to Q60R.

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EmreRobisso — Sun, 15 May 2022 00:37:40 GMT

(TURKISH)

Bir saatten fazla uğraştım ama işe yaradı. Mibox'ı TV'mdeki cihazlardan çıkardım, başka bir HDMI konektörüne taktım ve TV bunu otomatik olarak algılayamadıktan sonra iptal'e tıkladım. Çalışmaya başladı. Televizyonum Q60R.

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

WNehme — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:16:36 GMT

Hello I am using Samsung

QA55Q7FAM and facing same problem with Mi box S. Any update on this?

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

victor3d — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:51:03 GMT

Maybe try this, it worked for me - No configure on the tv just the mi box. Navigate on mi box to Settings > Device Preferences > HDMI CEC and then turn on everything

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

Knerten — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:51:43 GMT

You must type mdz22ab when searching for the device. If you do not find it in the list, you must select more results. Once you have added it, the remote control will not work until you hold down power on the universal remote control of the Samsung TV until the TV turns on again. Pull the power plug out of the mibox s and insert it again after approx. 5 sec. Now the universal remote control should work.

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

Hugo9090 — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 22:48:37 GMT

The problem is continue.

Buy my new TV in December 2022 , in day 30 .

No connect MDZ22AB , this is problem only MDZ22AB.

Help me Samsung !!!!

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

AJ0706 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:48:48 GMT

The problem is in MiBox. I have the same exact model it didn't work at first but you need to go to your box's settings and enable HDMICEC. It worked immediately for me. I didn't even need to add the universal remote again it just worked. Hope this helps!

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

Hugo9090 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:39:08 GMT

Thanks @AJ0706 , but in my case with the Q85B , even after enabling HDMICEC I can even use the directional keys, but I can't turn the TV and the MIBOX on and off with a single control

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

addyfe — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:18:26 GMT

Thanks it worked for me!

Re: Universal Remote Won't Sync With Xiaomi MiBox S

endimon — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:13:19 GMT

Just skip the part when Samsung offers to setup remote controller... Before all of that make sure to turn on cec mode on box and on tv side... And you should be good.