Xiaomi’s modern smart TVs offer users a wealth of multimedia entertainment, and one of the most sought-after features is the smartphone screen broadcast, which allows you to display photos, videos, presentations or even games on a large display, turning the living room into a real theater. Tech owners often face the need to quickly share content, but do not always know where the desired settings are hidden in the shell of Android TV or PatchWall.
Connection process can vary depending on your mobile device’s operating system and the firmware version of your TV. It’s important to understand that for Miracast or Chromecast technology to work smoothly, both devices must be on a single LAN. In this article, we’ll take a look at the details of the setup so you can enjoy content without delays and image artifacts.
Equipment preparation and network connection
Before you start setting up, make sure your hardware is ready to sync. The basic requirement is that you have a Wi-Fi router that has both your TV and your smartphone connected to it. If you use a guest network or 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency sharing without combining names, the devices may simply not see each other on the LAN.
Check the software version on your Xiaomi TV. Go to the Settings menu, select About TV, and find System Update. Outdated firmware versions often contain bugs that prevent external devices from being correctly detected to customize the connection.
Also worth paying attention to the router's power consumption: If the router is overloaded with many connections, the broadcast may be interrupted or run at a low frame rate. For best image quality, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi standard 5 or later.
⚠️ Note: Using a mobile access point (distributing Internet from a phone) instead of a home Wi-Fi router can lead to fast traffic consumption and unstable connection, since the communication channel will be less bandwidth.
Make sure that your smartphone is Bluetooth enabled, as some Xiaomi TV models use it to first shake hands before installing the main data channel.
Use of the built-in Miracast feature on Android
The most common way to output an image is to use the native feature of the Android operating system, which is often called Translation, Wireless Monitor or Smart View depending on the phone model. Xiaomi Android TV-based TVs support this protocol by default.
To start the broadcast, lower the notification curtain on your smartphone and find the broadcast icon. If it is not on the main panel, click on the edit icon (usually a pencil) and add the Translation or Projection widget to the active menu. Once you turn on the search, the phone will start scanning the network for available receivers.
You may see a request for permission to connect on your TV screen. Use the remote to confirm the action. If the request does not appear, check the privacy settings on the TV itself, sometimes the detection function may be disabled for security reasons.
☑️ Checking before connection
It’s worth noting that when using Miracast, the image is transmitted in real time, so any notifications coming to your phone will also be visible on the big screen.
Google Home (Chromecast built-in)
Most modern Xiaomi TVs feature Google Chromecast technology, which allows you to stream content directly from apps like YouTube, Netflix or Chrome browser.This method is often more stable than full-screen mirroring, since the TV itself loads the stream without loading the smartphone's processor.
To get started, make sure your phone has a Google Home app installed. Open it and you'll see a list of available devices on your network. Find your Xiaomi TV in the list and click on it. From the menu that opens, select the "Translate Screen" option.
This is especially useful if you want to show a presentation or a web page. Just open the Chrome browser on your phone, click on three dots on the menu, and select Translate. You can stream both a separate tab and the entire screen of the device.
⚠️ Warning: When streaming via Chromecast, video quality can automatically decline with poor Wi-Fi signal to avoid buffering, while Miracast will simply interrupt the connection.
The advantage of this method is the ability to use the phone for other tasks (for example, answering in the messenger) without interrupting the playback of video on the TV, if you broadcast a browser tab or a supporting application.
AirPlay setup for iPhone and iPad owners
Users of the Apple ecosystem may be faced with the question of how to connect an iPhone to a Xiaomi TV. Fortunately, many new Xiaomi TV models support the AirPlay 2 protocol directly, without the need to install additional apps.
To check for the feature, go to Settings -> Apps on your TV and find AirPlay. If you have one, make sure it's activated. If there's no built-in support, you'll need to install an emulator app, like AirScreen or AirPin from the Google Play store on your TV.
After setting up the emulator or activating the native feature, open the Control Point on your iPhone (swipe down from the top right corner or up from the bottom on older models). Click on the Screen Replay icon (two rectangles) and select your TV from the list.
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The quality of the image transfer via AirPlay is usually very high, with minimal latency, making this method a great choice for viewing photo albums or showing the iOS interface.
Use of third-party broadcasting applications
If standard methods don’t work or require advanced functionality, third-party apps come to the rescue, and one of the most popular solutions is the Mi Remote app (official from Xiaomi) or universal utilities like Cast to TV and Web Video Caster.
The Web Video Caster app is particularly useful because it can pull a video stream from a website and send it directly to the TV, bypassing the smartphone screen, saving the phone’s battery power and allowing you to turn off the screen while watching.
To install such apps on a Xiaomi TV, you may need access to the Google Play store on TV. In some regions (for example, in versions for China or Russia with a limited set of services), you may need to install APK-file-through USB-accumulator.
| Annex | Platform | Substantive function | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Home | Android / iOS | Screen management and broadcasting | Low. |
| AirScreen | Android TV | Emulation of AirPlay and Miracast | Medium |
| Web Video Caster | Android / iOS | Broadcasting video from the browser | Medium |
| Mi Remote | Android / iOS | Remote and media centre | Low. |
The use of specialized software allows you to bypass many of the limitations of built-in tools, for example, broadcast video formats that are not supported by the native TV player.
Solving Connection and Quality Problems
Often users are faced with a situation where the broadcast is delayed, jerky or does not start at all. First of all, check the load on the Wi-Fi channel. If the router is far from the TV, the signal may be too weak to transmit a video stream in high resolution.
Try changing the resolution of the output image in the broadcast settings on your phone. Decreasing the quality from 4K to 1080p often solves the problem of lags. It is also worth rebooting both devices - this is a classic but effective tip that resets temporary network errors.
If the problem persists, check if the router is insulated, a security feature that prevents devices from sharing data within the network, making it impossible to stream.
In some cases, resetting network settings on a smartphone helps. Note that antivirus or firewalls on the phone can also block the connection to local devices.