How to set up a broadcast on a Xiaomi TV: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Mi TV A, Mi TV Q, and Redmi Smart TV) support many ways to stream content, from classic terrestrial TV to mobile streaming. However, not everyone knows how to set up each of these methods correctly, especially if it comes to specific protocols like DLNA or Miracast. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to connect broadcasts, including hidden functions and bypassing typical errors.

The main problem with setting up is the incompatibility of codecs between source devices and the TV. For example, the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S does not support streaming AV1 video through Google Cast, although newer models (Mi TV Q2 and higher) cope with this without problems. We will specify such nuances for each instruction so that you do not waste time on useless manipulations.

1.Broadcast from phone to Xiaomi TV via Mi Home

The most reliable way for Xiaomi ecosystem owners is to use the Mi Home app, which works even on budget TV models (e.g. Redmi Smart TV X43), where Google Cast or AirPlay may not be available.

First, make sure that:

• 📱 Telephone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network (5 GHz preferred).
• 🔄 Mi Home mode is enabled on the TV in the network settings (Settings) → Communications and networks → Mi Home).
• 📲 The smartphone has the latest update of the Mi Home app (version no lower than 6.5.400).

Instructions for connection:

1. Open Mi Home on your phone and log in to your Mi Account.
2. Press + → Add the device → TV.
3. Choose your Xiaomi model TV If it's not on the list, select another device and type in. IP-TV address (you can find it in Settings) → On TV. → Network status).
4. Confirm the pairing on the TV by clicking Connect in the window that appears.

Once you've successfully connected, your TV tile will appear in the app, to stream the content:

• 🎬 Click on the tile of the TV. → Screen broadcasting.
• 🔽 Select the source: Smartphone screen (mirror) or Media Files (video/photo only).
• ⚡ To reduce delay, activate the Game mode in the broadcast settings.

⚠️ Note: If the broadcast is interrupted every time 5–10 Just a minute, check the power saving settings on your phone. Xiaomi/Redmi Smartphones turn off the optimisation option MIUI for the Mi Home app in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start.

2. Google Cast (Chromecast) on Xiaomi TV: settings and limitations

Xiaomi Android TVs (such as the Mi TV Q1E or Mi TV P1) support built-in Google Cast, allowing you to stream content from YouTube, Netflix or even a smartphone screen.

• 🚫 It doesn’t work on models without Android TV (Like Mi. TV 4A PatchWall).
• 🔒 Some apps (such as Disney)+) They block the broadcast because DRM.
• 📶 Sound delay can reach 0.5-1.5 seconds with weak Wi-Fi.

How to set up Google Cast:

1. Make sure that the TV and the source device are connected to the same network.
2. On your TV, go to Settings → Devices → Broadcast and turn on the Google Cast option.
3. On your smartphone, open a Cast-enabled app (like YouTube) and tap on the broadcast icon (📺).
4. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.

To mirror the screen of Android-smartphone:

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Screen broadcast.
2. Select your TV. Confirm the connection on both devices.

⚠️ Note: If video is slowing down when streaming via Google Cast, try manually limiting bitrate. To do this, in the router settings (192.168.0.1), turn on QoS and set priority for the game. MAC-TV address.

3. DLNA: broadcast media files from a PC or NAS

DLNA allows you to stream movies, music and photos from a computer, laptop or network storage (NAS) without additional applications. Xiaomi TV supports DLNA on all models, but there are nuances with formats:

• ✅ Supported: MP4 (H.264), MKV (H.265), MP3, JPEG.
• ❌ Not supported: AVI (DivX), FLAC, WEB-M.
• 🔌 For stable operation, a wired connection (Ethernet) is recommended).

How to Configure DLNA on Windows:

1. On PC, open Control Panel → Network settings → Media streaming.
2. Turn on streaming and add your Xiaomi TV to the list of allowed devices.
3. On the TV, go to Applications → Media Player → DLNA.
4. Select your PC from the list and start playing the file.

MacOS or Linux will require a third-party server, such as Plex or Kodi, install it on your computer, add folders with media files, and then connect to the server through the corresponding app on your TV.

Make sure PC and TV are on the same network|Check supported formats|Disable the firewall for the local network|Update the TV firmware|Use an Ethernet cable (optional)-->

4. Etheric and cable TV: antenna setting and CI-module

If you want to watch classic TV channels via antenna or cable, Xiaomi TV supports DVB-T2 (air), DVB-C (cable) and DVB-S2 (satellite, only on some models).

Connect the antenna cable to the RF IN connector on the back of the TV.

1. Go to Settings → Channels → Autosetting.
2. Select the signal type: Etheric (DVB-T2) or Cable (DVB-C).
3. Specify the region (for terrestrial TV) or operator parameters (for cable TV).
4. Run a channel search. It can take up to 10 minutes.

To view paid channels through CI-module (e.g. Tricolor or NTV-Plus):

1. Insert the module into the CI+ slot on the TV.
2. Insert the smart card into the module.
3. Go to Settings → CI-module → Update.
4. After updating the data, start searching for channels again.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Mi models TV 4A mi TV 4C Maybe there's no slot. CI+. In this case, to view pay TV will require an external receiver (prefix), connected through HDMI.

5. Miracast and AirPlay: Alternative broadcast protocols

Miracast is a wireless broadcast standard similar to Google Cast but unbound to the Google ecosystem.It runs on all Xiaomi TVs except the oldest models (Mi TV 3 and earlier). AirPlay is only supported on Android TV 10+ (e.g. Mi TV Q2).

How to turn on Miracast:

1. On TV: Settings → Communication and Networks → Miracast → turn on the option.
2. On your smartphone (Android): Open Settings → Connections → Screen Broadcast and select your Xiaomi TV.
3. On PC (Windows 10/11): Press Win + K and select the TV from the list.

For AirPlay (only for Apple devices):

1. Make sure that the TV and iPhone/iPad/Mac are connected to the same network.
2. On TV: Settings → Apple AirPlay → Enable.
3. On iPhone: swipe down to open Control Point → Screen Duplication → select Xiaomi TV.

Comparison of protocols:

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If Miracast broadcasting is permanently interrupted, try manually setting a static IP-The address for the TV in the router settings, which will eliminate conflicts. DHCP.

6. Solving common broadcast errors

Even after you set up correctly, you can have problems, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

• 🔴 "Device not found": Check that the TV and source are on the same network (some routers divide 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz into different subnets). VPN on a smartphone or PC. Restart the router and the TV.
• 🔊 "No sound when broadcasting": On the TV, check if the sound is turned off in Settings → Sound. → HDMI ARC. On your smartphone, turn on the option to broadcast sound in the broadcast settings.
• 📉 "Video slows down: Reduce the resolution of the broadcast in the source settings (for example, with the 4K before 1080p). Connect the TV to the router via an Ethernet cable. Close the background apps on your smartphone.

If the problem persists, check the error logs on the TV:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Error Log.
2. Find records with a Cast or DLNA tag.
3. Copy the error code (for example, ERROR_1003) Check its value in the documentation of Xiaomi.

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If you don't see your TV on your list of broadcast devices, check your network settings first, rather than reinstall your firmware. 80 percent of the time, the problem is in your router or firewall.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming on Xiaomi TV