Xiaomi’s modern Android TVs turn a living room into a full-fledged multimedia center. The ability to display images from a smartphone to a large screen opens up access to a huge amount of content, from watching high-resolution movies to showing family photos and mobile gaming. Users often look for a way to connect a phone to Xiaomi’s Android TV to enjoy YouTube videos or streaming services without having to look into a small display gadget.
The process of synchronizing devices can occur both wirelessly and through a physical cable connection. Wireless technology provides convenience and mobility, allowing you to manage content from anywhere in the room. However, for tasks that require maximum signal stability and minimal latency, for example in games, it is preferable to use wired interfaces. In this article, we will discuss all the current pairing methods so that you can choose the best option for your situation.
Preparing devices for synchronization
Before setting up, make sure that both your smartphone and Xiaomi TV are in good condition and ready to go. The Smart TV should be on and connected to the network, and the corresponding communication modules should be activated on the mobile device. The basic requirement for most wireless methods is to find gadgets on the same local Wi-Fi network. If the router distributes two networks (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), it is desirable that both devices are connected to one of them, preferably to the faster five-gigahertz one.
Also worth checking is the version of the operating system on your TV. Manufacturers regularly release updates that improve the stability of data protocols. Go to the settings menu and find the Settings section → About TV → System Update. If new versions of software are available, installing them can solve the problems with the visibility of devices on the network.
⚠️ Note: When using a guest Wi-Fi network in public places or offices, direct connection between the phone and the TV may be blocked by router security settings.
Make sure your smartphone is Bluetooth enabled if you plan to use it for the initial device search, although the main data stream will go through Wi-Fi. For Xiaomi and Redmi appliance owners, having a Mi Account account can simplify the process by allowing for deeper ecosystem integration.
Broadcasting through the built-in Translation function (Miracast)
The most popular and versatile way to do this is to use Miracast technology, which is often built directly into the system on Xiaomi TVs or is available through the standard Translation app, which allows you to completely duplicate the screen of your smartphone on your TV, which is convenient for displaying presentations, photo albums or games that do not support Chromecast.
To start with the remote control of the TV, click the button to call the app menu and find the program Wireless Display or Translation. After you start, the screen will wait for connection. On your Android smartphone, open the notification curtain and find the button “Translation”, “Smart View” (on Samsung) or “Projection”. From the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV.
- 📱 Open the Quick Settings Panel on your phone with a swipe from top to bottom.
- 📺 Launch the Translation app on Xiaomi TV.
- 🔗 Click on the TV name in the list on your smartphone to connect.
- ✅ Confirm the connection if a request appears on the TV screen.
Image quality when using Miracast depends on the power of your Wi-Fi router. If you notice a desynchronization of sound and video or artifacts in the picture, try bringing the router closer to the TV or lowering the output resolution in the phone settings. It is important to understand that in this mode the smartphone screen should be turned on, since the image is transmitted in real time.
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To reduce latency in games through Miracast, turn on the TV “Game mode” in the image settings, if such an option is available in your model.
Using Google Chromecast built-in technology
Because Xiaomi TVs are powered by Android TV, they have built-in support for Google Cast, which is the most convenient way to view content from apps like YouTube, Netflix, Twitch or Spotify. Unlike Miracast, here the phone acts as a remote control: you pick up a video on your smartphone, send a command to the TV, and it downloads the stream on its own without loading the phone’s battery.
To take advantage of this feature, make sure your smartphone has Google Home (for initial setup) and current versions of source apps (for example, YouTube). Open the video in the app and find the Wi-Fi rectangle icon in the corner. Click on it and you'll see a list of available devices. Select your Xiaomi TV.
If the TV is not automatically installed, check the settings in the Google Home app. Sometimes you need to manually add the device to the device. QR-It's a code or a digital code that's displayed on a TV screen, and it's ideal for watching video in a video setting. 4K, As the stream goes directly from the Internet to the TV, bypassing the phone.
| Characteristics | Miracast (Translation) | Google Cast (Chromecast) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of transmission | Screen duplication | Streaming |
| Phone load | High (screen on fire) | Low (screen can be extinguished) |
| Video quality | Depends on the Wi-Fi signal. | Maximum (up to 4K HDR) |
| Working in the background | Impossible. | Possible. |
☑️ Checking before Cast launch
Connection via Mi Remote and the Mi Home ecosystem
Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners have the unique advantage of deep integration with TVs through the Mi Remote (Mi Remote) system app, which allows the phone to be used as a full-fledged remote control, which is especially true if the physical remote is lost or discharged, but the functionality is not limited to volume control and channels.
To set up, open the Mi Remote app on your smartphone, click Add and select the "TV" device type. From the brand list, find Xiaomi or Mi TV. The app will offer multiple code options or run an automatic search. Follow the on-screen instructions by pressing buttons to check the TV's response. Once paired successfully, you can stream photos and videos from the gallery directly to the screen.
You can also use the Mi Home app, which is the smart home control center, and by adding a TV to that system, you can access more subtle settings and scenarios, such as setting up the TV to automatically turn on when you run a certain movie on your phone or syncing with smart lights.
⚠️ Note: Mi Remote requires an infrared port on your smartphone to emulate a conventional remote. If there is no IR port, the control will only work over Wi-Fi, which requires preconfiguring the network.
Wired connection via HDMI and USB-C
When wireless connectivity is unstable or requires high-quality image transmission without compression, the best solution is cable. USB Type-C, which supports the DisplayPort Alt Mode standard, is ideal. You'll need a special adapter) USB-C on HDMI.
Connect the adapter to your smartphone and an HDMI cable to your Xiaomi TV. Switch the TV source to the appropriate port (e.g. HDMI 1). The image should appear automatically. If that doesn't happen, go to the phone's settings, Connections → TV connection, and activate the output.
This method ensures no latency (input lag), which is critical for mobile gaming. In addition, the phone can charge during play if the adapter has an additional power port. The picture quality will correspond to the maximum capabilities of the TV matrix, up to 4K at 60 Hz, if the cable and port of the phone support such a standard.
Why isn't the cable working?
Problem Solving and Lack of Image
Often, users are faced with a situation where the phone does not see the Xiaomi TV or the connection is constantly interrupted. One of the common reasons is the setting of AP Isolation on the router, which prevents devices within the same network from communicating with each other.
Another common problem is outdated drivers or app cache. Try clearing the cache of the Translation app or Google Play Services on your TV via the Settings menu. → Applications. A full router reboot also helps, as long run times can lead to overflowing of the table. ARP-address.
- 🔄 Reboot your router, phone and TV at the same time.
- 🔒 Check if the antivirus on your phone is blocking the local network.
- 📡 Make sure that the mode “Saving traffic” on the smartphone is not turned on.
- 📂 For some applications (e.g. online cinemas) protection DRM can block the output by HDMI Miracast.
If the problem is in a particular app, check its settings. Some services require both devices to be logged in under the same Google account. VPN Smartphones, as virtual tunnels are often changed IP-The address is the reason why devices stop “seeing” each other on the local network.
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90% of connection problems are solved by restarting the router and checking that both devices are on the same subnet (the same is true). IP-lock-house).