How to Use Chromecast on a Xiaomi TV: The Complete Guide to 2026

Why you need a Chromecast on Xiaomi TV and what it can do

Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV or Google TV already have built-in support for Chromecast technology, but not all users know how to use it to the fullest. Many people mistakenly think that to broadcast the screen from the phone to the Mi TV you need to buy a separate device — in fact, it is enough to activate the built-in feature. In this article, we will analyze all the nuances from basic connection to solving rare errors that are not described even in the official documentation.

Chromecast on Xiaomi TV allows you not only to duplicate the screen of your smartphone, but also to broadcast content directly from applications (YouTube, Netflix, KinoPoisk), control voice playback through Google Assistant, and use the TV as a second monitor for Windows or macOS. The speed and quality of the broadcast depends on the firmware version, TV model and even the router used. We tested Chromecast on Mi TV 4S 55, Mi TV A2 43" and Mi TV P1 65" - and are ready to share the life hacks for each of them.

What Xiaomi TV models support Chromecast

Not all Xiaomi TVs have Google Cast built-in (the official name for Chromecast for TV), the feature is available on Android TV 9.0 and later, as well as on all devices with Google TV (for example, Mi TV P1 or Mi TV Q2). Below is a compatibility table taking into account firmware versions and features:

If your model didn’t make it to the table, check the firmware version in the Settings menu → About TV → Software version. For older TVs (until 2018), the Chromecast may not be available at all – in this case, only an external Google Chromecast device or alternative protocols like Miracast (but with quality restrictions) will help.

Step-by-step setting up Chromecast on Xiaomi TV

Before you start streaming, you need to turn on the Google Cast feature in your TV settings. The process takes no more than a minute, but many users miss this step, which then can not connect.

1. Activate Wi-Fi on your TV: Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi and connect to the same network as your smartphone or computer. Chromecast doesn't work over mobile internet (4G/5G) or different routers!
2. Turn on Google Cast: Open Settings → Devices and Accessories → Google Cast (some models may have different paths: Settings → Connections → Cast).
3. Set up TV visibility: In the same menu, select Cast Settings and make sure that Allow Connection from the LAN is enabled, which will allow devices on the same network to see your Xiaomi TV.

After activation, the TV should appear in the list of available devices for broadcasting on a smartphone or PC. If this does not happen, check:

• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-The server does not provide the correct IP-multicast address.
• 📱 Update the Google Home app on your smartphone (minimum version – 3.0)+).
• 🛠️ Reset network settings on the TV: Settings → Network → Resetting network settings.

How to stream a screen from your phone on Xiaomi TV

The most popular Chromecast scenario is phone screen duplication, which is convenient for showing photos, launching games or showing presentations. However, there are nuances on Xiaomi TV: for example, models with Android TV 9.0 can experience a delay of up to 2 seconds, and on Mi TV P1 when broadcasting games, FPS drops.

Android-smartphone.

1. Open Settings on your phone and go to Connected Devices → Connect → Broadcast (on MIUI, the path may be different: Settings → Screen → Broadcast).
2. In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV. If not, click Update or check your router settings (IGMP must be enabled).
3. Confirm the connection on the TV (entry may be required) PIN-code that is displayed on the screen TV).

With iPhone (iOS)

The iPhone doesn't use Chromecast, it uses AirPlay, but Xiaomi TV doesn't support it directly.

1. Install the Google Home app from the App Store.
2. Open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube or Netflix).
3. Click on the Cast icon (📺) In the upper right corner, select your TV.

⚠️ Note: When broadcasting the screen from iPhone to Xiaomi TV Google Home may not have sound in some apps (like TikTok or Instagram) and this is a restriction of iOS, not TV.

To stream games from the phone, it is recommended to use the performance mode on the TV: Settings → Screen and Sound → Image Mode → Game. This will reduce the input delay to an acceptable 50–80 ms (versus 150+ ms in standard mode).

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If you see artifacts (green squares or ripples) when streaming the video, try manually limiting the broadcast resolution to 1080p in the Cast settings on your smartphone.

Computer broadcasting (Windows/macOS) Xiaomi TV

Chromecast on Xiaomi TV supports streaming not only from mobile devices, but also from PC. This is convenient for watching high-quality movies, streaming games via Steam Link or even dubbing your desktop. However, there are pitfalls: for example, Windows 11 can automatically compress the broadcast image, and macOS requires additional software.

With Windows 10/11

1. Make sure that your PC has Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge (version at least 90.0).
2. Open the browser, click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Translate.
3. From the list of devices, select your Xiaomi TV. To stream the whole screen, select Sources → Screen.
4. Confirm the connection on the TV (may be required) PIN-code).

With macOS

There is no built-in Chromecast support on Mac, but you can use:

• 🖥️ Google Chrome Browser – Tab Browser (similar to Windows).

⚠️ Note: When streaming from macOS via Google Chrome, you may experience up to 1 second latency. To eliminate this, select “Translate only sound through TV” in the Cast settings (if available).

For gaming streaming (e.g. via Steam Link or Moonlight) on Xiaomi TV, it is recommended to:

• Connect the TV to the router via Ethernet cable (even if it supports Wi-Fi 6).
• In the settings of the router to highlight IP-Separate queue (QoS) address with maximum priority.
• Using 1080p@60Hz instead of 4K will reduce the latency.

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even after you set up your Chromecast correctly on Xiaomi TV, you can still get bugs, and we've collected some of the most common problems and solutions that aren't described in the official documentation, for example, did you know that the "Device Failed to Connect" error is 80 percent not related to your TV, but to your router settings?

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Additional → Reset network settings.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi again and reset the Chromecast.

Chromecast Alternatives for Xiaomi TV

If the Chromecast is unstable or your TV model doesn't support it, you can use alternative protocols, each with its own pros and cons:

• 🖥️ Steam Link is for gamers, allows you to stream games from PC to TV with a delay of up to 30 ms (when connected by cable). Requires a powerful PC and router with Wi-Fi 6.

If you want maximum stability, consider buying an external device:

• 📦 Google Chromecast 4K — supportive 4K HDR Dolby Vision works independently of the TV’s firmware.

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For PC games, it’s better to use Steam Link or Moonlight – they’re optimized for low latency, unlike Chromecast.

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