Xiaomi’s modern Smart TVs offer users incredible flexibility in managing content, allowing them to display images from a smartphone or tablet to the big screen in seconds. Mi TV and Redmi TV are built on the Android TV operating system or PatchWall’s own platform, which provides broad compatibility with most mobile devices.
The sync process depends on whether you are using Android, iOS or Windows. Built-in data protocols such as Miracast and Chromecast often don’t require additional software to be installed. However, there are nuances associated with the firmware version and connection to the same Wi-Fi network that you should know about in advance.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the available screen broadcasting options, look at common connection errors, and suggest alternative solutions for complex cases. Whether you own a budget model or a flagship 4K TV, you can easily customize the output of the image.
⚠️ Warning: Make sure your router supports the 5GHz standard for high-resolution video transfer without delay, as older models may not be able to handle the flow of data into the network. 4K.
Preparation of equipment and network
Before setting up, you need to do a series of preparatory steps that users often ignore, which leads to connection problems. The most important requirement is that both devices, the smartphone and the TV, must be on the same local network, which means that they must be connected to the same Wi-Fi router.
If your router is dual-band, check to see if devices are spaced at different frequencies (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), and while modern routers can connect these networks, sometimes client isolation or guest mode can prevent devices from being found by each other. It is recommended to temporarily disable the guest network or make sure that both gadgets are connected to the main one. SSID.
- 📱 Turn on Wi-Fi on your smartphone or tablet.
- 📺 Make sure that Xiaomi Mi TV connected to the same wireless network.
- 🔄 Restart your router if the connection is unstable or devices can’t see each other.
Also worth checking out on your TV software updates. Manufacturers regularly release patches that improve the stability of wireless modules and media protocols. Go to the settings menu and find Settings → About TV → System Update.
Streaming from Android-smartphone via Miracast
The most common method for Android smartphone owners is to use Miracast technology. On Xiaomi TVs, this feature is often built directly into the system and does not require third-party apps to be installed. Depending on the version of the PatchWall interface or pure Android TV, the name of the feature may vary.
To activate the standby mode on the TV, you need to open the list of applications and find the Wireless Monitor or Wireless display icon. Once the application is launched, a message will appear on the screen about waiting for connection. On some models, this mode turns on automatically when you try to connect from the phone, but manually starting increases the reliability of the connection.
On a smartphone, the algorithm is to lower the notification curtain and find the Broadcast, Smart View (Samsung), Projection (Xiaomi/Redmi) or Cast button. Once you scan the network, the name of your TV will appear in the list of available devices. Click on it and the image from the phone screen will instantly appear on TV.
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It's worth noting that Miracast is the image that's being transmitted from the screen, not just the video stream, which means that if you get a notification or you fold the app, you can see it on the big screen, too, and for games, this is ideal, providing minimal input latency.
⚠️ Attention: With a long broadcast screen in high resolution, the smartphone can significantly heat up, so it is recommended to remove the protective case for better heat sink.
Using Google Chromecast for streaming
Unlike full-screen mirroring, Google Cast (Chromecast built-in) allows content to be streamed directly from apps, a more energy-efficient way since the phone acts only as a remote control and the video stream is downloaded directly from the Internet by the TV.
Most modern Xiaomi TVs have built-in Chromecast support. To check this out, open the YouTube app, Netflix or any other supported service on your smartphone. In the corner of the video player should be a wave rectangle icon (a broadcast symbol).
The advantage of this method is the ability to control playback (pause, rewind, volume) from the phone without interrupting the flow. Also, the picture quality is often higher, since the TV decodes the video itself using its powerful processor, rather than relying on the capabilities of the smartphone.
- 🎬 Open the application with video content (YouTube, Netflix, Movie Search).
- 📡 Click on the Cast icon in the player interface.
- 📺 Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list of found devices.
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If the Cast icon doesn’t appear, make sure the app on your phone and the TV firmware are updated to the latest versions, as older versions may lose support for the protocol.
Broadcast from iPhone and iPad (AirPlay)
Users of the Apple ecosystem may face the question of compatibility, since the native AirPlay protocol was not originally included in the standard set of functions of Android TV. However, modern models of Mi TV and Redmi TV received official support for AirPlay 2, which allows you to connect iPhone and iPad without unnecessary dancing with a diamond.
To start, make sure your TV is enabled with AirPlay. Go to Settings → Apps → AirPlay and activate the feature. In some versions of the firmware, this may be called Apple AirPlay and is in the connected device section. Once turned on, the TV will become visible to Apple devices on the same network.
On iPhone, open Control Point (swipe down from the top right corner on Face ID models or swipe up on button models). Press Screen Repeat (two rectangles). Select your TV from the list. If necessary, the TV screen may show a confirmation code that you need to enter on your smartphone.
If the built-in feature doesn’t work or your TV model is old, you can use third-party apps from the Google Play Store on your TV emulating AirPlay reception. Popular solutions are AirScreen or AirPin, which create a virtual receiver for Apple devices.
| Method | Quality. | Delay. | Battery consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miracast | High. | Low. | High-pitched |
| Chromecast | Maximum. | Absent. | Low. |
| AirPlay | High. | Medium | Medium. |
| DLNA | Depends on the file. | N/D | Low. |
Connecting a Windows laptop or PC
Owners of Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers can use the built-in projection function. Microsoft's operating system supports Miracast at the kernel level, which makes connecting to Xiaomi TV extremely easy, convenient for presentations, viewing photos or showing the desktop.
Press the Win + K keyboard. On the right, the Connect panel opens. The system will start looking for available wireless displays. If the TV is in standby mode or just on and on the same network, it will appear in the list. Click on the name to connect.
After successful pairing, you can choose to work: screen duplication (copying an image), desktop expansion (using TV as a second monitor), or output only to the second screen. To adjust these settings, press Win + P.
What if Windows can’t see the TV?
Alternative methods and third-party applications
In situations where standard methods don’t work or advanced features are required (such as streaming a browser or local files), third-party solutions come to the rescue. The Google Play store on the TV offers a variety of receiver and transmitter applications.
One of the most popular solutions is the Web Video Caster app, which is installed on both the phone (via the app store) and the TV, and allows you to feed the TV almost any video stream from the browser, even if the site uses complex security scripts or custom codecs.
Another powerful tool is LocalCast or BubbleUPnP. These applications specialize in playing media files stored in the memory of a smartphone or on the NAS network storage. They are able to broadcast videos, music and photos, automatically selecting the optimal codec for the TV.
- 📂 Web Video Caster – Ideal for Online Video from Websites.
- 🎵 BubbleUPnP is the best choice for the media library and DLNA.
- 🖥️ TeamViewer Host – for complete remote control of PC via TV.
⚠️ Note: Free versions of third-party apps may display ads on the TV screen; removing them often requires buying a premium version within the app.
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Third-party applications often handle heavy video formats better than built-in players, thanks to their own decoders.
Solving Typical Problems and Errors
Despite the simplicity of the technology, users may face a number of problems: audio and video out of sync, connection breakage, or no device on the list, often due to Wi-Fi congestion or weak signal.
If the image twitches or has a low resolution, try bringing the router closer to the TV or using a wired connection through the TV. LAN-This will free up the air to transmit video from the smartphone, and it also helps to reboot all the participants in the process: router, phone and TV.
In some cases, antivirus on your computer or firewall settings may block incoming connections for the Miracast protocol. Check your security settings and add exceptions for Windows system services responsible for projecting.