How to connect your computer to a Xiaomi TV: all ways with photos and videos

Contents

• Preparation: What you need to connect
• Method 1: Connecting via HDMI (most reliable)
• Method 2: Wireless Wi-Fi (Miracast/DLNA)
• Method 3: Using USB-C (for modern laptops)
• Method 4: Through the Xiaomi Mi Box (alternative)
• Adjust resolution and sound after connection
• Frequent problems and their solutions
• FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Connecting your computer to a Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities: watching movies on the big screen, playing comfortably or working with multiple monitors. However, not everyone knows how to do this correctly to avoid problems with resolution, sound or delay. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, from classic HDMI to wireless technologies, and give tips for setting up Mi TV 4A, 4S, 5 Pro, A2 and others.

It's important to remember that the choice of method depends on your tasks, for example, for games or video editing, you should use a wired connection, and for presentations or streaming movies, wireless transmission will do, and we will also look at how to avoid common mistakes, such as when the TV does not see a PC or the image is blurry.

Preparation: What you need to connect

Before you connect the devices, check their compatibility and prepare the necessary accessories.

• 🔌 HDMI-cable (versions 1.4 and higher for Full) HD, 2.0+ for 4K). For Xiaomi Mi models TV 5 Pro and newer recommended HDMI 2.1 to support 120 Hz.
• 📶 Wi-Fi router (for wireless methods) Preferably with 5GHz support for less latency.
• 🔗 Adapters (if not on PC) HDMI or USB-C). For example, DisplayPort → HDMI or USB-C → HDMI.
• 🎮 Remote or mouse: To control the TV after you connect (especially if the PC is used as a media center).

Also make sure that the latest firmware version is installed on Xiaomi TV. Go to Settings → About TV → Software Update. Outdated software can cause device recognition problems, especially when wirelessly connected.

⚠️ Note: If you connect a laptop with USB-C, Check if the port supports video transfer (usually listed in the specifications as Thunderbolt 3 or DisplayPort Alt Mode). USB-C Ports can display images!

Method 1: Connecting via HDMI (most reliable)

It is the most versatile and stable method, suitable for any task from office work to gaming, and the instructions are relevant for all Xiaomi models, including the Mi TV Q1, P1 and Redmi Smart TV.

1. Turn off both devices, which will help you avoid failures on your first connection.
2. Connect the PC and the TV HDMI-On the TV, use a port marked with a cable. HDMI 2.0/2.1 (usually HDMI 1 or HDMI 3), if you plan to withdraw 4K.
3. Turn on the TV and go to the signal source. On the Xiaomi remote, press the button. SOURCE (or INPUT) and select the appropriate HDMI-port.
4. On a PC, set up the output. On Windows, press Win + P and select: Duplicate is the same image on both screens. Expand - the desktop continues on the TV. Only the second screen is the image on TV only.

If the image does not appear, check:

• 🔌 Is the cable connected correctly (try another port on TV).
• 🖥️ Updated graphics card drivers on PC (especially important for the NVIDIA/AMD).
• 📺 Is the regime on? HDMI-CEC on the TV (Settings) → HDMI-CEC).

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⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV 4A) When you connect to a PC, you can automatically turn on Game Mode. This reduces latency, but it can worsen color reproduction. → Picture → Image mode if the quality is not satisfactory.

Method 2: Wireless Wi-Fi (Miracast/DLNA)

If you don't want to mess around with wires, you can stream images over the air. Xiaomi TVs support two basic standards:

• Miracast – Duplication of the PC screen on TV (as in HDMI, but without wires).
• DLNA – transfer only media files (photos, videos, music).

For Miracast, do the following:

1. On Xiaomi TV, turn on Miracast: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless Display (Miracast)
2. On a Windows 10/11 PC, press Win + K and select your TV from the list.
3. Confirm TV connection (may require input) PIN-code).

For DLNA (for media files only):

1. Install a server program on your PC, such as Plex or Kodi.
2. On a Xiaomi TV, open the Media Player or Mi Home app and select your PC on the network.

Advantages of wireless connection:

• ✅ No need for cables.
• ✅ You can connect from a laptop from anywhere in the room.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Possible delays (lags) when watching videos or games.
• ❌ Image quality depends on Wi-Fi speed.

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If the Miracast image is “slowing”, try to reduce the screen resolution on your PC to 1920×1080 or reconnect to the router at 5 GHz.

Method 3: Using USB-C (for modern laptops)

Many modern laptops (e.g. MacBook, Dell XPS, Huawei MateBook) have only a USB-C port. To connect them to a Xiaomi TV, you will need an adapter or USB-C cable → HDMI. Important: the port must support video output (usually indicated as Thunderbolt 3 or DisplayPort Alt Mode).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the laptop, and HDMI-cable.
2. On TV, select the appropriate signal source (e.g. HDMI 2).
3. On a laptop, you may need to manually enable image output. In macOS, this is done in System Settings → Monitors, in Windows, via Win + P.

If the image does not appear:

• 🔄 Try another adapter (cheap Chinese adapters often don't support it) 4K).
• 🔌 Check whether the power supply of the laptop is sufficient (when connecting to the USB-C Some devices require additional power).

⚠️ Note: Some laptops with Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon when connecting via USB-C Maximum resolution may be limited to 30 Hz in 4K. To fix this, update your video adapter drivers or use a proprietary adapter from the laptop manufacturer.

Method 4: Through the Xiaomi Mi Box (alternative)

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support Miracast or doesn’t have free TVs HDMI-You can use the Xiaomi Mi Box S or Mi Box 4 as an intermediary, which is especially useful if you want to connect your PC directly, but through a local network.

How it works:

1. Connect the Mi Box to your TV via HDMI.
2. Install a remote access app like TeamViewer or Chrome Remote Desktop.
3. On PC, run the server part of the application and connect to it with the Mi Box.

The advantages of this method:

• 📺 You can use the TV as a second monitor without a direct connection.
• 🎮 Convenient for managing a PC from the sofa (for example, to run movies or presentations).

Cons:

• ⚠️ Delay can reach 100-200 ms (unsuitable for gaming).
• 📶 Requires a stable connection to the Internet.

You can also install Kodi on the Mi Box and configure access to the PC media library via SMB or DLNA, which will allow you to view movies and photos without the need to duplicate the screen.

Adjust resolution and sound after connection

After successfully connecting a PC to a Xiaomi TV, additional resolution and sound adjustments are often required to get the best quality.

Permission setting:

1. In Windows, open Screen Settings (Win + I → System → Display).
2. Select the TV from the display list and set the recommended resolution (usually). 3840×2160 for 4K-model).
3. If the image is “lubricated” or does not fit on the screen, set up the zoom (in the same screen settings).

Sound setting:

• If the sound is coming through the PC speakers, not the TV, right-click on the sound icon in the tray and select Playback Devices.
• Set the default device with your TV name (e.g. Mi TV-ATV...).
• For Xiaomi models with Dolby Atmos (such as Mi TV Q1 75), select 5.1 or 7.1 audio format in Windows settings.

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For Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro models and later in the sound settings, Passthrough mode is available - it allows you to transfer uncompressed sound (for example, Dolby Digital +) directly to the TV or sound bar.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with the right connection, there can be problems, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

• 🖥️ TV doesn't see PCs on the screen HDMI: Check the cable (try another one). Reboot both devices. Update the TV firmware (Settings) → On TV. → Update of the PO).
• 🔊 The sound is going through the speakers of the PC, not the TV: In Windows, choose the TV as the default playback device. Check if the sound on the TV is turned off (Mute button on the remote).
• 🎮 Lag for games: Turn on Game Mode on your TV (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → Playing. Use it. HDMI-version 2.1 cable to minimize lag.
• 📺 Image blinks or disappears: Try lowering PC resolution to 1920×1080. Turn off the Dynamic Refresh Rate option in the graphics card settings (for NVIDIA/AMD).

If the problem is not solved, check:

• 🔧 Permission compatibility: Some older graphics cards do not support 4K@60 Hz.
• 🔌 Nutrition HDMI-Ports: Some Xiaomi TVs have ports HDMI 2/3 They may be less powerful.

⚠️ Note: On the Xiaomi TV series 4A (2018–2019) when connecting a PC, copy protection can work HDCP. If the screen turns black after a few seconds, try turning it off. HDCP in the video card settings (for NVIDIA: Control panel → Display → Permits to be established → Additionally. → Turn it off. HDCP).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions