Mi Box issues/troubleshooting

by pigskins65

Hello all, I have a Mi Box (assuming the original model, it was purchased from Walmart in Sept 2017). A friend spilled a drink on the remote and it no longer functions. Trying to find a replacement that matches it, the one I have uses 2 AAA batteries and has the Bluetooth logo on the back. When I search for remotes most if not all of the ones that include Bluetooth say they are for the Mi Box 3. The model # of mine is MDZ-16-AB. Will these replacement remotes (that say for the Mi Box 3) work?

Also, how will I be able to pair the new remote if I am not able to power on the Mi Box?

BillDino

It won't pair automatically but you can use the android tv remote app on your phone to navigate to Bluetooth settings. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tv.remote

xXAllhailmegatronXx

You should be able to use just about any bluetooth remote. I have used a firestick remote on mine and it worked just fine.