How to turn on Xiaomi TV broadcast from your phone

Xiaomi’s modern Smart TVs are powerful multimedia centers that allow you to display content from mobile devices to the big screen without using wires, a feature that is especially useful when watching movies, photos from the gallery or even showing presentations in the office. However, many users face difficulties in initial configuration, not understanding what protocols and applications need to be activated for stable operation.

There are several ways to implement wireless image transmission, each with its own features and software requirements. The standard Android TV operating system features built into Mi TVs are often complemented by proprietary firmware utilities. Understanding the difference between simple video streaming and full screen mirroring is key to choosing the right connection method.

In this article, we will take a closer look at all the options available for syncing your smartphone and TV, including the use of Google Cast, Miracast and specialized applications. You will learn how to avoid image delays and what to do if devices stop seeing each other on the local network.

Equipment preparation and network settings check

Before you start pairing, you need to make sure that all the components of the system are ready to work. The fundamental condition for any wireless broadcast is that both devices are on the same LAN, which means that both the smartphone and the TV must be connected to the same router, whether it is a wired connection or Wi-Fi.

A common mistake users make is to use different frequency bands of the router without the appropriate setting. If your router distributes 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks as separate SSIDs, make sure that the phone and TV are connected to one of them, although modern routers often combine them under the same name. It is also worth checking that the TV has a device detection feature that can be turned off by default for privacy purposes.

⚠️ WARNING: If you use a guest Wi-Fi network or corporate Internet with customer isolation (AP Isolation, the devices can't find each other, so you can't stream without changing the router's settings.

For stable high-resolution video transmission, especially in 4K format, it is recommended to use a 5 GHz network, as it provides higher bandwidth. Also make sure that the TV software is updated to the latest version available through the Settings menu → About TV → System Update. Older versions of the firmware may contain errors in the operation of network modules.

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Use the Forget Network feature on both devices and reconnect if visibility problems arise on the LAN.

Using the built-in Chromecast feature for Android

The most common and convenient way to transfer content to Xiaomi TVs is Google Chromecast technology, which is built into the Android TV shell. To use this method, you do not need to install additional apps on the TV, you just need to have a Google account on your smartphone. This protocol is ideal for streaming videos from YouTube, Netflix and other supported services.

The streaming process is usually initiated from the source app itself. For example, if you open a YouTube video in the app on your phone, you will see a rectangle icon with waves in the corner of the screen. Clicking on this element causes a list of available devices where your Xiaomi Mi TV should be displayed. After selecting the TV, playback control completely goes to the smartphone, which acts as a remote.

If you want to broadcast not a specific video, but the entire screen of your smartphone (mirror), the process is slightly different, in which case you need to lower the notification curtain on your Android smartphone and find the Broadcast or Smart View item (the name depends on the phone model), the system will search for compatible devices and suggest connecting to the TV.

• 📱 Make sure that the phone has Google Play Services, which is responsible for the operation of the Cast protocol.
• 📺 On the TV in the application section, you may need to run the built-in “Chromecast built-in” application to activate standby mode.
• 🔒 When the first connection on the TV screen may appear code that you need to enter on the smartphone to confirm the pairing.

It’s important to understand that when using Chromecast, Internet traffic is consumed directly by the TV, not the phone, which saves battery life on the mobile device, but to manage the flow, the phone must remain on and connected to the network.

Miracast Technology and Wireless Display

Unlike Chromecast, Miracast technology (often labeled as Wireless Display or Wireless Display) creates a direct connection between devices without requiring a router, although in conjunction with Xiaomi TV it usually works over a local network. This method allows you to completely duplicate the image from the smartphone screen, which is convenient for demonstrating application interfaces that do not support standard casting protocols.

To activate this mode on Xiaomi TVs, you often need to run a special application or select the appropriate signal source. In the application menu, look for the Wireless Display shortcut or Wireless Monitor. Once launched, a message about readiness for connection and the name of the device will appear on the screen, which will be visible when you search from the phone.

On the smartphone side, the algorithm varies by manufacturer. On Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices, the feature is called Translation and is in the notification curtain or in the connection settings. On Samsung, it is called Smart View, and on other brands it can be called Project or Screen Mirroring. Once you select the TV from the list, the process of shaking hands and transmitting the image will begin.

⚠️ Warning: Miracast technology can create a noticeable delay (input lag) between actions on the phone and the image on the screen, which makes it unsuitable for dynamic games, but is quite suitable for viewing photos and videos.

The quality of the image when using Miracast is highly dependent on the power of the Wi-Fi signal. If you see compression or jerk artifacts, try to approach the router or reduce the output resolution in the phone settings. Some TV models allow you to switch the Wi-Fi mode of the module to priority video transmission.

Stream from iPhone and iPad (AirPlay 2)

Apple device owners don’t have to worry about compatibility, as modern Xiaomi TVs support AirPlay 2.This allows you to stream content from an iPhone or iPad as easily as on Apple TV devices. The feature is built directly into the TV operating system and does not require you to install additional applications on the TV itself.

To get started, make sure your iPhone and Xiaomi TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open Control Point on your smartphone (swipe down from the top right corner on Face ID models or swipe up on models with a button).

If the TV requests a confirmation code, it will show up on the TV screen, and it will need to be typed into the iPhone. Once successfully paired, the smartphone screen will be completely copied to the big screen. You can use the phone for other tasks, and the image will remain on the TV until you turn off the broadcast.

AirPlay 2 supports sound transmission separately, allowing the TV to be used as an external speaker system for music from Apple Music or other streaming services, while the quality of audio and video transmission remains high, with minimal compression.

Intermediaries: Mi Remote and Third-Party Solutions

In situations where standard methods don’t work or require advanced functionality, specialized applications come to the rescue. The official Mi Remote app (or Mi Home in some regions) allows you not only to control the TV, but also to initiate the transfer of files and media.

One of the most popular third-party apps is AirScreen, or Receiver for Chromecast, which can be installed from the Google Play Store directly onto a TV, emulating receivers of various protocols, making the TV visible to devices that would otherwise not be able to detect it, especially for older smartphones or specific video formats.

Installation of such applications occurs in a standard way through the app store on Android TV. After launch, the program will offer you to configure parameters such as the device name and allowed protocols (AirPlay, Google Cast, Miracast, DLNA).

• 📥 To install apps on TV, use a name search on the Google Play Store on your TV.
• ⚙️ In the settings of intermediary applications, you can often turn off advertising or adjust the quality of the flow.
• 🔄 Some applications require periodic reboot to reset the cache and fix connection errors.

Using third-party software can slightly increase the workload on the TV processor, which in rare cases leads to heating the device during long-term operation.However, this is often the only way to make broadcasting with specific codecs or on devices with reduced functionality work.

Solving problems and troubleshooting

Even when set up correctly, there can be technical failures that prevent the broadcast from working properly. The most common problem is when the phone simply does not see the TV in the list of available devices, in which case the first step is to check whether the router is not turned on client isolation mode, which prevents devices from communicating with each other.

Another common cause is an outdated network services cache. On a Xiaomi TV, you can try clearing the cache of the Chromecast built-in system application through the Settings menu. → Annexes → All applications → Chromecast built-in → Clear cache. On a smartphone, it is similarly worth resetting the network settings or restarting the Wi-Fi module.

If the video is streamed but constantly buffered or interrupted, try to reduce the stream quality in the source app (e.g. switch from 4K to 1080p).Also make sure there are no thick walls or powerful interference sources between the router and the TV, such as microwave ovens running at the same frequency.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using VPN On a smartphone, the broadcast may not work, because the virtual address of the device may be on another subnet. VPN pre-connection.

In extreme cases, when software methods don't work, you can reset your TV's network settings completely, which will return all network settings to factory values and require re-entering your Wi-Fi password, but often resolves network protocol problems.

Comparison of data transmission methods

For the convenience of choosing the optimal way of broadcasting, we will give a comparative table of the main characteristics of the methods considered. This will help you quickly navigate which protocol is best suited for your specific tasks and available equipment.

Each method has its strengths and weaknesses, such as the Chromecast is ideal for streaming video because it unloads the phone, and Miracast is indispensable for displaying the screen in real time. Understanding these differences will allow you to effectively use the capabilities of your Xiaomi TV.

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The choice of broadcast method depends on your operating system and the type of content: for video from the Internet is better than Chromecast, for displaying the screen of the phone – Miracast.

Remember that connection quality also depends on the congestion of the Wi-Fi channel. In apartment buildings with a large number of networks, using the 5 GHz band can significantly improve data stability.

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