Your Redmi can connect to a Wi-Fi router to access the Internet. Here are the 4 different ways for configuring your Redmi to connect to the home or office Wi-Fi router.
i.To connect Redmi to a visible Wi-Fi network ID:
- On your Redmi, open the notification panel at the top of the screen, and then long tap the Wi-Fi shortcut
. - Tap the Network-ID of the Wi-Fi network that you wish to connect.
- Enter the password and then tap Connect.
- If the password is correct, the Network-ID will show the Connected status.
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ii. To connect Redmi to a hidden Wi-Fi network ID:
- On your Redmi, open the notification panel at the top of the screen, and then long tap the Wi-Fi shortcut .
- Next, tap Add network.
- On the Add network screen, enter the Network ID, select the encryption method, enter the password and then tap OK.
iii. To connect Redmi to a Wi-Fi router with WPS Button:
Note: To use this method, your Wi-Fi router must support WPS Button.
- Ensure your home/office router supports WPS button feature. (Kindly refer to your router’s user manual for this step).
- On your Redmi, open the notification panel at the top of the screen, and then long tap the Wi-Fi shortcut .
- Tap Advanced settings.
- Tap Connect WPS.
- Now, press the physical WPS button on your router. (Kindly refer to your router’s user manual for location of the button)
- Lastly, you should see the Connected to the Wi-Fi network message. Click OK to complete the setup.
iv. To connect Redmi to a Wi-Fi router with WPS PIN Entry:
Note: To use this method, your Wi-Fi router must support WPS PIN entry.
- Ensure that your home/office router supports WPS PIN entry feature. (Kindly refer to your router’s user manual for this step)
- On your Redmi, open the notification panel at the top of the screen, and then long tap the Wi-Fi shortcut .
- Tap Advanced settings.
- Tap WPS Pin Entry.
- Next, you should get to the Connect WPS screen that shows an 8-digit PIN.
- Enter the same PIN on your router that supports the WPS PIN entry feature. Below is an example taken from a Cisco router.
- Lastly, you should see the Connected to the Wi-Fi network message. Click OK to complete the setup.
Note: The steps here were written for Android 4.2.2 on a Redmi (HM1W). If you’re having a different model of Redmi or other version of Android, there’s a possibility that the steps and screenshots will be different.
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GAURAV says
SIR,
I WAS ABLE TO FIND THE WIFI NETWORK ON XIOMI & ALSO SHOWING CONNECTING BUT AFTER SOME TIME ITS SHOWING SAVED STATUS BUT THE NET IS STILL NOT WORKING.
KINDLY HELP ME OUT.
Ethan says
Most probably you’ve entered a wrong password. Kindly double check.
Mike says
Hello,
I have problem with my Xiaomi Redmi 1S. I can’t turn on Wi-Fi. So when I’m in Wi-Fi settings and I click on “Allow Wi-Fi” button, then button only gets lighten and nothing happend.
Here is sreenshot: http://s1.postimg.org/z3xuw0klb/Screenshot_2014_08_28_18_35_11_1.png
Sorry for my bad english.
Ethan says
Your problem quite similar to this user. It’s out of my knowledge to pin point the exact root cause of such an issue. But, I would suggest you try the following:
1. Reboot your phone.
2. Update your firmware to the latest version.
3. Clear data for the Settings app.
DxA says
Hi, I just brought me a brand new Xiaomi Redmi, my question is that how do you (Forget Network) that is no longer with me for example I travel to places and uses other wifi, once I’m no longer at that place, I no longer have access to wifi connection but my phone still has the (wifi name) stored inside. So how do I delete it? It is not like other android phone that I had before.
Ethan says
On my Xiaomi(s), they won’t show the Wi-Fi networks when their signal is no longer detected. It seems like yours behave quite a bit different. Anyway, can you tap the right arrow button next to the Wi-Fi network, and then scroll to the bottom to see the Forget network option ?
cooc says
Hi,
My redmi wifi was connected to my home router and working great for about 2 months but now it is not picking up my home router’s wifi signals at all. I cannot see the list of saved wifi connections so that I can disconnect and reconnect.
Would you be able to assist?
The redmi was bought in Taiwan.
Many thanks!
Ethan says
so sorry Cooc, I’ve no idea why your Redmi behaves in such a manner. Kindly seek advice in MIUI forum. Furnish them as much details as possible.
eddy says
Hi , I am using a mi note in singapore. it doesnt seems to be able to connect to some of the wifi. its stuck at the authentication while connecting on some, and for certain others, it just not able to detect any signal. not sure if i am missing something out or its a problem with the phone.
Ethan says
As far as I know Note hasn’t been released in Singapore yet. Anyway, I’ve yet to have similar experience for both of my Mi3 and Redmi. But, I did find quite a few threads in Chinese Xiaomi forum complaining about Note’s WIFI issue. Sorry I can’t help much. Maybe you can try the MIUI forum or Xiaomi live chat support.
Rebspw says
Hi,
I’m in uk and just bought the prepaid sim with unlimited data plan. Please guide me through the setting configuration for uk network. The telco staff is not familiar with Redmi phone.
Thanks.
Ethan says
I definitely do not have a UK operator SIM to test on my side. Anyway, the network configuration should be auto as long as the SIM card support GSM/WCDMA, presuming you’re having a Singapore Redmi. Since you mentioned the SIM with unlimited data plan, you should have that slot in your Redmi slot 1 and NOT Slot 2