How to share the screen on a Xiaomi TV: all the ways with photos and videos

Separating the screen on a Xiaomi TV allows you to view two content sources simultaneously – for example, a movie and chat in the messenger, a sports match and statistics in the application, or even two different streams from CCTV cameras. This feature is especially useful for owners of the Mi TV 4S/5X, Redmi Smart TV and P1/P1E models, where multi-window support is implemented at the firmware level of Android TV or MIUI TV.

In this article, we will analyze all available ways to activate the split screen mode, including hidden settings for older models, bypassing restrictions through ADB, as well as the nuances of working with external devices (for example, consoles or PCs).

1.Sharing screen on Xiaomi TV: an overview of options

The functionality of the separate screen on Xiaomi TVs depends on the model, firmware version and operating system type.

• 📺 Built-in function MIUI TV — available on firmware models MIUI TV 3.0 and newer (e.g. Mi) TV Q1/Q2, P1E). Allows you to divide the screen into 2–4 part through the settings menu.
• 🤖 Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode in Android TV — It works on Android TVs. TV 9.0+ (Like Mi. TV 4A/4X). Shows one window over another.
• 🖥️ Connecting external devices – through HDMI or USB-C (For example, a laptop with an extended desktop or a console with support for multi-displays).
• 🔧 ADB-commands for hidden functions – activation of experimental modes through debugging (requires technical skills).
• 🎮 Game mode with separation - on some models (for example, Mi) TV Master) Available special mode for streamers.

Important: Not all apps support multi-window, such as Netflix and Disney+ often block split screens due to content protection (DRM), and on TVs with a resolution below 4K, picture quality in separate windows can deteriorate.

2.Separate screen through built-in MIUI TV settings

If your TV is running MIUI TV 3.0+ (relevant to most models after 2020), the easiest way to do this is to use the built-in feature.

1. Open Settings (cog on the home screen or the Settings button on the remote).
2. Go to the System → Multiscreen section (on some models the path may differ: Additional → Screen Modes).
3. Choose the option of separation: 🔳 Horizontal (2 windows from top/bottom) 🔲 Vertical (2 windows left/right) ⬛ 4 windows (only for models with 4K and MIUI TV 4.0+)

Apply

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On Redmi Smart TV X50/X65, the multiscreen feature can be hidden in the developer menu. To activate it, go to Settings → About TV and 5 times click on the MIUI TV version – a new section for developers will appear, where you can turn on Multiwindow mode.

Update the firmware to the latest version

Connect all necessary devices (configures, cameras)

Close the background applications to save resources

Check the compatibility of applications with multi-window

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⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 8.0 and below, the built-in split screen may not be available, in which case use Picture-in-Picture (PiP) or external devices.

3. Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Mode on Android TV

If your TV is running on Android TV (like Mi TV 4A/4C/4X), instead of full-screen splitting, you can have Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, which allows you to display one window over another, but does not support even division.

How to turn on the PiP:

1. Open an app that supports PiP (like YouTube or Google Chrome).
2. When playing the video, press the Home button on the remote – the video will roll up into a small window.
3. Move the PiP window to the right corner of the screen using the Navigation buttons.
4. Open a second app (like Twitch or Telegram) and it will appear on the main screen.

Example of settings via laptop:

1. Connect the TV to your laptop with an HDMI cable.
2. In Windows, press Win + P and select Expand.
3. Drag the application windows to the extended screen (TV).
4. On the TV in the Source menu, select HDMI (the port to which the laptop is connected).

⚠️ Attention: When in use HDMI-Splitter resolution on the TV can automatically drop to 1080p, even if the source is 4K. This is a hardware limitation – check the splitter specifications before buying.

5. Activation of hidden functions via ADB (for advanced)

On some Xiaomi TV models (such as the Mi TV 4X 55" or Redmi Smart TV X55), the split screen feature is blocked by the manufacturer, but it can be enabled via ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on TV: Settings → About TV → MIUI TV version (click 5 times) Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging over USB (On)
2. Connect your TV to your PC via USB (use USB 3.0 port for stability).
3. Install. ADB Tools on your computer and execute commands: adb devices adb shell settings put global multi_window_mode 1 adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MULTI_WINDOW_MODE_CHANGED
4. Reboot the TV (adb reboot). After you turn on the Settings menu → The screen will appear a new item Multiwindow.

List of supported ADB-commands for multi-window management:

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause a TV to break the firmware. Before experimenting, back up your settings through Settings. → System system → Backup.

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ADB-It only works on TVs with the bootloader unlocked. MIUI TV 5.0+ (Like Mi. TV Q2 2023) this method may be blocked.

6. Solving Screen Split Problems

If the split screen doesn’t work or doesn’t work properly, check the following points:

• 🔄 Update the firmware - go to Settings → System system → Update the software and install the latest version. On some models (Redmi Smart) TV X43) Multi-window bugs were fixed in patches in 2023.
• 🔌 Check the cables if you are using them. HDMI-Splitter or external device, try replacing the cable with a certified High-Speed HDMI.
• 📵 Turn off energy saving - in Settings → Screen. → Select Power Saving Mode High Performance.
• 🔒 Reset Settings – If the problem appears after the update, reset: Settings → System system → Resetting settings (does not affect personal data).

Frequent errors and their causes:

If Xiaomi TV does not support split screen at the hardware level (for example, Mi TV 3S), the only way out is to use external devices (confixes, PCs) or buy a model with MIUI TV 4.0+.

7. Alternative ways: streaming and cloud solutions

If hardware methods don’t work, consider cloud services to view multiple sources at once:

• 🌍 Multistream – services like Restream.io or StreamYard allow you to combine multiple video streams in one window and broadcast to your TV via a browser.
• 🖥️ Widgets for Smart TV — Google Play for Android TV There are apps like Floatify (showing notifications over video) or Multi Window Browser.
• 🎮 Cloud Gaming – GeForce Services NOW Xbox Cloud Gaming supports Picture-in-Picture chats while playing.

Example of settings via StreamYard:

1. Register for StreamYard.
2. Create a new broadcast and add sources (like a PC screen + webcam).
3. On the TV, open the browser and click on the link to the broadcast.
4. Use Theatre mode for full-screen viewing.

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Cloud services like StreamYard are 2-5 seconds late, which is critical for sports or gaming, and use local solutions (ADB or HDMI) to keep the delay low.

FAQ: Frequent questions about splitting the screen on Xiaomi TV