Xiaomi’s modern Smart TVs offer users many ways to interact with digital content, turning ordinary movie watching into a real multimedia show. Most often, you need to stream videos shot on a smartphone or movies from online cinemas to the big screen to enjoy a quality picture with friends or family. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the current methods that allow you to quickly and wirelessly connect your mobile device with your TV.
Data transfer can be done via wireless protocols such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as physical interfaces such as HDMI. The choice of the specific method depends on the model of your TV, the version of the Android TV or PatchWall operating system, as well as the type of source of the video signal. Understanding the principles of these technologies will help you avoid common mistakes and enjoy content at maximum resolution without delay.
Keep in mind that connection stability has a direct impact on playback. If you plan to watch heavy 4K files, it’s important to make sure your home network can withstand this load. We’ll look at the nuances of each method so you can choose the best option for your situation and technical capabilities.
Wireless broadcasting via built-in Miracast
The most popular and convenient way to do this without needing to install additional software is Miracast, which allows you to create a direct wireless connection between devices, transmitting video stream and sound with minimal latency. On Xiaomi TVs, this feature is often integrated into the system and can be called “Wireless Monitor” or “Translation”.
To get started, make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. While Miracast can theoretically work without a router (via Wi-Fi Direct), using a shared LAN provides a more stable communication channel. On the TV remote control, find a button with the image of a square with arrows or go to the signal source selection menu.
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For better connection stability when broadcasting via Miracast, try to position the router in line of sight from the TV, avoiding thick concrete walls.
On an Android smartphone, open the notification curtain and look for Translation, Smart View, or Projection. After scanning the available devices, select your Xiaomi TV from the list. If you use an iPhone, the built-in Miracast won't work because Apple uses its AirPlay protocol, but we'll talk about that in the following sections.
- 📱 Open the Quick Access settings on your smartphone.
- 📺 Select "Translation" or "Wireless monitor».
- 🔗 Wait for the name of your TV to appear on the list.
- ✅ Click on the device name to start synchronization.
This means that incoming notifications, messages from messengers and other system sounds will be visible and audible to all viewers. To avoid awkward situations, it is recommended to activate the Do Not Disturb mode before starting to view.
⚠️ Note: When using Miracast, the smartphone battery discharges much faster than usual, since the Wi-Fi module operates in a constant high-density data transfer mode.
Using Google Chromecast technology
Because most Xiaomi TVs run on Android TV, they have built-in support for Chromecast technology. Unlike Miracast, which simply duplicates the screen, Chromecast lets you stream content directly from apps, freeing up your smartphone for other tasks. This is especially handy if you need to answer a call during a movie.
The principle is that the smartphone sends the TV only a link to the video stream, and the TV itself downloads and plays the content using its Internet connection, which reduces the load on the phone’s battery and provides smoother playback, especially in high-resolution HD or 4K.
To start the broadcast, open a supported application, such as YouTube, Netflix or Vimeo. In the player interface, find a special icon that resembles a rectangle with Wi-Fi waves in the corner.
☑️ Checking before launching Chromecast
Once you select a TV, Xiaomi will start playing on the big screen. You can control playback, pause, rewind or adjust volume directly from your phone. What's more, you can run the video and completely lock the screen of your smartphone or use it to surf the Internet - playback on the TV will not interrupt.
Not all apps support this technology, but most major streaming services have already implemented the corresponding modules. If the broadcast icon is missing, try updating the application or checking your privacy settings.
Broadcast from iPhone and iPad (AirPlay)
Apple owners often face the issue of compatibility, since iOS does not support the Miracast standard natively. However, modern Xiaomi TVs with the shell of Android TV often have built-in support for the AirPlay 2 protocol. This allows you to transfer videos, photos and even the entire screen of the iPhone to the TV without unnecessary dancing with a drum.
You can check for support in the TV settings under “Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.” If this is not available, don’t despair: you can install a third-party app directly to the TV through the Google Play Store. Popular options include AirScreen or AirPin, which emulate the AirPlay receiver.
The connection process is as simple as possible: make sure that the iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. Open the Control Point on your smartphone (swipe down from the top right corner on new models or swipe up on old ones).
- 🍏 Make sure that AirPlay is enabled on TV.
- 📶 Check the connection to one Wi-Fi network.
- 📲 Open the Control Point on the iPhone.
- 🖥 Choose a TV for mirror display.
If you're using a third-party emulator app, the procedure may be slightly different. Once you've installed the app on your TV, run it. QR-Scan the code with your iPhone camera or find the device in the broadcast menu.
⚠️ Note: When using free versions of AirPlay emulator applications, advertising interrupting viewing may periodically appear on the TV screen.
AirPlay transmissions are usually very high, with minimal latency, making this method suitable even for presentations or games, but for fast-moving games, a delay of 1-2 seconds can still be felt.
Playing files through DLNA and media players
If you have a high-quality movie collection on your smartphone or computer and you don’t want to spend mobile traffic streaming it, DLNA technology is a great solution. It allows you to share your media library over a local network, giving your TV access to files.
To implement this method, Xiaomi TV needs to install a player app that supports networking resources, the leaders in this category are VLC for Android, MX Player or embedded player MI Video, these programs are able to see devices on the network and play content remotely.
Consider an example of setting up a popular VLC player. Install an app on your TV and launch it. In the menu on the left, select Local Network or Network. The app will automatically scan the network and find your smartphone if it also runs a compatible server or file manager with DLNA.
On a smartphone, you can use file managers like ES Conductor or specialized DLNA-Servers: Enable PC Access or «DLNA» And then you'll see a folder of your smartphone files in the file manager settings.
The way to the VLC menu: Home → Network → Local devices → [Smartphone Name]The advantage of this method is that the TV itself decodes the video file using its powerful processor, which is especially important for formats like HEVC or Dolby Vision.
| Method | Image quality | Delay. | Dependence on the phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miracast | High. | Low. | Full (screen duplicated) |
| Chromecast | Maximum. | Minimum | Only the remote control. |
| DLNA | Original file | No. | Only at launch. |
| HDMI | No loss. | Absent. | Full (screen duplicated) |
Connection via HDMI cable and adapters
When wireless technology fails or requires the transmission of the highest quality signal without compression, a time-tested cable comes to the rescue. HDMI. This is the only way to get a completely “clean” signal, which is critical for color calibration or viewing. 3D-content.
Since modern smartphones don’t have an HDMI port, you’ll need a special adapter. For USB-C devices, it’s a USB-C to HDMI adapter. It’s important to make sure your smartphone supports MHL or Alt Mode technology, which allows you to transmit video signals through the charging port. Flagship models Xiaomi, Samsung and Huawei usually have this support.
Connection is simple: insert an adapter into your smartphone, connect an HDMI cable to your adapter and TV, and switch the signal source on your TV to the appropriate port, such as HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (ARC), and the image should appear automatically.
What if there is no signal through HDMI?
Using a wired connection ensures that there is no “freeze” and no out-of-synchronization of sound, which often happens when a neighbor overloads a Wi-Fi channel, and HDMI can also transmit not only video, but also multichannel sound, if your audio system supports it.
There are also wireless HDMI-Adapters that plug into a TV port and receive a signal over Wi-Fi, but they tend to add additional latency and cost more than conventional cables.
Solving and resolving problems
Despite the apparent simplicity, video transmission can run into technical hurdles. The most common problem is that devices can't see each other. 90% of the time, this is because the smartphone and TV are connected to different networks, such as one device is down on the router's guest network or on the 2.4 GHz frequency while the other uses 5 GHz.
Another reason could be the setting of the client isolation (AP Isolation) in the router, which prevents devices within the LAN from communicating with each other, and if it is activated, the TV will simply not receive a connection request from the smartphone.
- 🔄 Reboot the router, TV and smartphone.
- 📶 Check that both devices are on the same subnet.
- 🛡 Turn off customer isolation in router settings.
- 📱 Update the application from which the broadcast is coming.
If the video is slowing down or has a low resolution, check the Internet speed and download channel. 4K streaming requires a stable speed of at least 25 Mbps. Also try to bring the smartphone closer to the router or switch to the cable.
⚠️ Warning: Antivirus programs or firewalls on your smartphone can block incoming and outgoing connections for your local network. If you have connection problems, try temporarily disabling protections.
In some cases, resetting the network settings on the TV helps. → Network and Internet and select Forget Network, then reconnect by entering a password, which will clear the network cache and can solve the conflict problem. IP-address.
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The stability of 5GHz Wi-Fi connection is significantly higher for video transmission, but the range is less than that of 2.4GHz. If the router is far away, use repeater or cable.