How to set up a wireless projection on a Xiaomi TV

Modern technology can turn a gadget into a powerful multimedia center in seconds. Owners of smart TVs Xiaomi Mi TV often wonder how to bring the image from a smartphone or tablet to the big screen without using unnecessary wires. The wireless projection feature, also known as Miracast, is built directly into the Android TV operating system, which is equipped with most models of the brand, which opens up wide opportunities for viewing photos, video files and even games on a screen with a diagonal of tens of inches.

The process of synchronizing devices is based on standards for data transmission over Wi-Fi Direct, which ensures minimal signal latency. You do not need a router or Internet access to create a direct communication channel between the gadget and the TV. However, the stability of the connection depends on the quality of the wireless module and the absence of interference in the air. Understanding the principles of this technology will help avoid common errors in the first run.

In this article, we will discuss the algorithm of actions for different operating systems, since the approach to setting up on Android and iOS has its nuances. We will pay special attention to diagnosing problems, since users often face a lack of a device in the list of available or interrupting the flow.

Preparation of equipment and network environment

Before you start setting up, you need to make sure that all the components of the system are ready to work. The basic requirement is that you have a working Wi-Fi module in both the Xiaomi TV and the broadcast device. Even if the connection is via Wi-Fi Direct, the wireless adapter on is mandatory for detecting devices with each other.

It is recommended to check the version of your TV software. manufacturers regularly release updates that improve the stability of the Wireless Display module and fix compatibility errors. If the device has outdated firmware installed, the search process can take much longer or not be successful.

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The ideal option is to connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network, even if you use direct connection technology, which makes it easier to detect and improves the stability of data transmission.

Notice that the wireless channel is busy, and if you have multiple neighbors' routers or powerful sources of radiation in your immediate vicinity, the signal may be unstable, and in such cases, the image quality may decrease and the sound may be interrupted.

Activation of the feature on the Xiaomi TV

The first step is to turn on the reception mode on the TV itself. The PatchWall shell interface or the pure Android TV interface may vary slightly, but the logic of the action remains the same. You need to find a system application responsible for external connections.

This component is usually called Wireless Projection, Miracast, or Translation. In some Xiaomi TV models, the shortcut may be simply called Connection or located in the upper right corner of the home screen. If you can't find the icon, use voice search or the app section.

• 📺 Click the “Menu” button on the remote and select the “Applications” line».
• 🔍 In the list, find the item “Wireless projection” or “Miracast».
• 🟢 Launch the application and wait for the message “Waiting for connection” to appear».

When you start, you'll see a waiting interface with the name of your TV, and that's the name that's going to be displayed on the list of available devices on your smartphone, and it's important that you don't close that window until you pair it successfully.

Set up broadcast from Android-smartphone

Owners of Android devices are the luckiest, as support for Miracast technology is built into the system at the kernel level. The names of the feature may vary depending on the smartphone manufacturer: Translation, Smart View, Wireless Monitor or Projection.

To get started, lower the notification curtain and find the appropriate switch. If it's not visible, click the Quick Access Panel edit button (usually three dots or a pencil) and add the desired icon. Once activated, search for available devices will begin.

⚠️ Warning: Make sure your smartphone doesn’t have Traffic Savings or Flight Mode enabled, as they block the Wi-Fi Direct module from running.

From the list of devices found, select the name of your Xiaomi TV. You may see a request for confirmation of connection on your TV screen. Use the remote to agree to the action. The image from your phone will instantly appear on the big screen.

If your smartphone supports Google Cast, you can use the built-in Translate feature in apps like YouTube or Netflix, in which case the TV acts as a stream receiver, and playback control remains on the phone, saving battery life.

Broadcasting images from iPhone and iPad (iOS)

Apple devices use the proprietary AirPlay protocol, which is not initially supported by Xiaomi's Android TV operating system. However, this does not mean that broadcasting is impossible.

You need to go to the Google Play Store on your TV and find the AirPlay emulator app. Popular options include AirScreen, AirPin, or Receiver for AirPlay. Once you install and launch such an app, the TV will behave like an Apple TV device.

• 📥 Download and install an emulator app (such as AirScreen) on your TV.
• 🚀 Launch the application and wait for the service to be initialized.
• 🍏 On iPhone, open “Control Point” and select “Screen Replay».
• 🔗 Select your TV from the list of devices.

Transfer quality through third-party emulators can be slightly lower than native Android connectivity, and depend on the power of the TV’s CPU. Latency can also be more noticeable, which is worth considering when trying to run dynamic games.

Using a Windows laptop for projection

Windows 10 and Windows 11 also have built-in Miracast support, allowing you to use the TV as a second monitor without installing drivers, which is convenient for presentations or viewing video files stored on your computer’s hard drive.

To activate the function, press the Win + K key combination. On the right, the Connect panel will open, where the system will start searching for available wireless displays. Make sure the Wireless Projection app is already running on the TV.

Once you select the TV, Windows will establish a connection. You can choose to work on the screen duplicate, expand the desktop, or use the TV as the main monitor. Settings are available in the Settings menu → System → Display.

If the picture quality on the TV seems blurry, check the zoom settings in Windows. Sometimes the system misidentifies the TV's DPI, which can make the fonts look fuzzy. Adjusting the scale to 100% often solves the problem.

Diagnosing problems and eliminating errors

Despite the simplicity of the technology, users can face difficulties, and the most common problem is that the TV can't see the phone or vice versa, 90% of the time it's because the devices are on different subnets or one of the Wi-Fi modules is not working properly.

Try rebooting the router and both devices, and it's also effective to forget the Wi-Fi network on your phone and re-enter the password, which resets the network cache and often resolves conflicts. IP-address.

⚠️ Warning: Antivirus software or firewall on your computer can block incoming Miracast connections.

If the image is transmitted but the audio is not available, check the audio output settings. On an Android device, after connecting, a notification often appears about the choice of sound mode, you need to switch it from Phone to Media Device or TV Dynamics.

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Rebooting the router and reconnecting to the Wi-Fi network solves most of the problems with detecting devices on the local network.

If you have a permanent connection break, try to turn off the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency separation on your router if it's active. Sometimes devices get confused about how often to connect, which leads to connection instability.

Customizing your wireless projection to the full potential of your Xiaomi TV. Following the guidelines described above, you can enjoy content from mobile devices on the big screen with minimal effort. Remember that connection stability depends on many factors, and sometimes just restarting the hardware works wonders.