How to connect your computer to a Xiaomi TV: all ways with settings

Connecting your computer to your Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities, from watching movies on the big screen to working with documents in a comfortable format. However, many users face problems — no image, no sound or the TV does not recognize the source of the signal. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting (including hidden MIUI TV features), optimal resolution settings and refresh rates, as well as typical errors that interfere with stable operation.

The feature of Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A Pro series, Mi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV and others) is support for both classic wired interfaces (HDMI 2.1, USB-C) and wireless protocols (Miracast, DLNA, AirPlay for models with Google TV). At the same time, TVs based on Android TV require additional setting of access rights for correct work with a PC running Windows 11/10. We tested all methods on models 2022-2026 and identified the most reliable.

Connection via HDMI: step-by-step instruction with settings

The most universal and stable way is to use a cable. HDMI. Suitable for all Xiaomi TVs (including budget Redmis) TV) and ensures the transmission of video in resolution to 4K@120 Hz (for models with HDMI 2.1). If your PC is equipped with only a port USB-C/Thunderbolt, Adapters will be required (e.g., adapter, USB-C to HDMI Support for DisplayPort Alt Mode).

Checklist before connection:

Step-by-step:

1. Insert one end of an HDMI cable into a port on your TV (usually signed as HDMI 1/2/3 or ARC/eARC). For maximum quality, choose a port labeled HDMI 2.1 (if any).
2. Connect the other end to your PC graphics card. If you use a laptop, check that the HDMI port is connected directly to the discrete graphics card (on some models it comes from embedded graphics).
3. Turn on the TV and go to the signal source: on the Xiaomi remote, click Input (or Source) and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
4. On PC, press Win. + P and select the display mode: 🖥️ Screen 2 only – Image only on TV; 🔄 Duplicate – the same image on PC and TV; 📺 Expand – the desktop is expanding on TV; 🖥️➡️📺 Screen 1 only – Image only on PC.

If the image does not appear:

• 🔌 Check the density of the cable connection (sometimes the contacts are oxidized).
• 🔄 Restart the TV and PC.
• 🛠️ Update your graphics card drivers (via Device Manager or manufacturer’s website).
• ⚙️ On the TV, go to Settings. → Devices → HDMI-and enable the extended mode (for the 4K@120 Hz).

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If Xiaomi TV does not recognize PCs via HDMI, try connecting the cable to another port on TV – some models prioritize HDMI 1 for external devices.

2. Optimal resolution settings and refresh rates

Once successfully connected, it is important to adjust screen settings to avoid blurring, slowing down or cropping the image. Xiaomi TVs support the following resolutions:

How to configure on Windows:

1. Press right button on the desktop → Screen settings.
2. Select a Xiaomi TV from the display list.
3. In the Permission section, set the native permission of your TV (for example, 3840×2160 for 4K-model).
4. In the Additional screen settings, select the refresh rate (60Hz or 120Hz if supported).
5. For games or videos, turn on HDR (if the TV supports): Start → Settings → System → Display → HDR.

⚠️ Warning: If artifacts or flickering at resolution appear on the screen 4K@60 Hz, try to lower the frequency to 30 Hz or use cable HDMI 2.1 (even for older TV models).

3. Wireless connection via Miracast (without cables)

If you don’t want to use wires, Miracast is a protocol built into Xiaomi TV for wirelessly transferring images from a PC. It works on all Android TV models (starting with Mi TV 4) and supports resolution up to 1080p@60Hz. The main disadvantage is signal delay (~50-100ms), which makes the method unsuitable for gaming, but suitable for presentations or videos.

Requirements:

• 🖥️ Windows PC 10/11 Miracast support (checked through Win) + K → Connect to a wireless display).
• 📺 Xiaomi TV and PC must be connected to the same 5 GHz Wi-Fi network (for minimal delays).
• 🔋 Laptop charge at least 50% (wireless transmission consumes a lot of battery).

Instructions:

1. On your Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → Connection & Sharing → Miracast (or Wireless Display) and turn on the feature.
2. On PC, press Win + K → select your TV from the list.
3. Confirm TV connection (may require input) PIN-code).
4. Select the display mode (Duplicate or Expand).

If the connection fails:

• 🔄 Restart your router and make sure your PC and TV are on the same network.
• 🛠️ Update wireless adapter drivers on PC (via Device Manager).
• 📶 Switch to Wi-Fi 5 GHz (2.4 GHz will be lags).
• 🔒 Turn off the firewall or antivirus (they can block the connection).

4. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA (for media files)

If you only need to stream videos, music or photos to a Xiaomi TV (without screen duplication), use DLNA or Wi-Fi Direct protocols, which are less demanding on hardware and work even on older TV models.

Method 1: DLNA (via embedded media server)

1. On the TV, open the Media Player or Gallery app.
2. Select the DLNA source or Local Network.
3. On PC, enable folder sharing: Control Panel → Network & Internet → Network Management Center → Change additional sharing options Enable File and Print Sharing and Network Discovery.
4. In Windows Explorer, right-click on the file folder → Properties → Access → Sharing → Add Everyone to the user.

Method 2: Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection)

• 📱 On TV: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct → turn on.
• 🖥️ On PC: in three, click on the Wi-Fi icon → Select the name of your TV (for example, XIAOMI-TV-1234).
• 📁 Use applications like this. VLC or Kodi for file transfer.

⚠️ Attention: When in use DLNA Xiaomi TV may not play files with rare codecs (for example, the same as the X-rays, HEVC 10-bit or FLAC). To solve, install an app on TV MX Player or VLC.

5 Connecting MacBook or Linux to Xiaomi TV

MacOS and Linux users often face compatibility issues when connecting to Xiaomi TV.

• 🍎 The MacBook does not support Miracast (only AirPlay, which does not work on all TV models).
• 🐧 Linux may not recognize audio devices by HDMI.

For macOS:

• 🔌 HDMI: Connect the cable and in System settings → Monitors select resolution. If there's no sound, go to System Settings. → Sound and select TV as output device.
• 📶 AirPlay: It only works on Xiaomi models TV Google TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 2026) Include settings → System system → Apple AirPlay and select TV from AirPlay menu on Mac.

For Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):

1. Connect. HDMI-cable and check screen recognition by command: xrandr --query If the TV is not displayed, install drivers for the graphics card: sudo apt install nvidia-driver-535 # for NVIDIA Sudo apt install mesa-utils # for Intel/AMD
2. Set resolution (example for 4K): xrandr --output HDMI-1 --mode 3840x2160 --rate 60
3. If there is no sound, check the output device: pactl list short sinks and set the correct one: pactl set-default-sink {device number}

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On Linux for the right work HDMI-audio may require manual adjustment ALSA If the sound doesn't work, try reinstalling the pulseaudio-module-hdmi package.

6. Removing common problems

Even when you connect correctly, you can have errors, and we've put together solutions for the most common cases.

Additional advice:

• 🔌 If the Xiaomi TV doesn’t respond to the remote after connecting the PC, try using the Mi Box console console (they are compatible).
• 🎮 For gamers: turn on the TV mode Game Mode (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → Gaming) to reduce input delay.
• 🔊 If the sound is delayed, turn off the audio processing on TV: Settings → Sound. → Additionally. → Sound processing → Off.

FAQ: Frequent questions