Modern users often face the need to bring multimedia content from a smartphone to a large display. Owners of the Apple ecosystem and Xiaomi Mi TVs may struggle due to the lack of native support for AirPlay 2 technology on older TV models. However, there are several effective ways to establish a stable connection and enjoy video or games on the big screen.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the software and hardware methods of synchronizing devices, you will learn about the nuances of the Miracast and AirPlay protocols, as well as about which intermediary applications are best at encoding a video stream in real time.
To get started, you'll need to make sure that both devices are on the same LAN, a fundamental requirement for most wireless data technologies. If a router is distributing the Internet at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, try to connect the gadgets to the same frequency to avoid device detection problems.
Use of Mi Remote and Miracast built-in application
Many of the current Xiaomi and Redmi TVs already have built-in support for wireless image transmission. In the Android TV operating system, which is installed on most new models, this feature is often hidden in the depths of the menu or requires activation through third-party services preinstalled by the manufacturer.
The first step should always be to check whether the Wireless Display or Translation function is available in the TV system settings. If you have such an option, the TV will go into standby mode. On the iPhone, you need to open Control Point and select Screen Replay.
Your TV should appear on the list of available devices, but keep in mind that the Miracast protocol, which is often used by default, is not native to iOS. iPhones may not see the TV directly without using a special emulator app on the TV side.
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Use a 5GHz network to minimize delays when transmitting high-resolution video, as the 2.4GHz band is often overloaded with signals from neighboring routers.
If standard search doesn't work, try running a built-in Wireless Display app or something like that on your TV, and when you run it, you'll see a code or device name that will be visible to your smartphone, which is especially true for models released before 2021.
Xiaomi Mi Remote app and third-party solutions
Xiaomi’s official Mi Remote app is primarily designed to control hardware using an infrared port or Wi-Fi, but it can also serve as a bridge for transferring media files. While the basic version may not have a full screen duplication (Screen Mirroring), the app does a great job of streaming photos and videos from the gallery.
The most common way to duplicate the iOS interface is to install additional software directly on the TV. Google Play Store on Android TV has a variety of apps emulating the AirPlay receiver, including AirScreen, AirPin and Receiver for AirPlay.
- 📱 AirScreen: The most stable solution supporting AirPlay, Google Cast and Miracast at the same time, making it versatile for mixed families.
- 📺 AirPin(PRO): Paid application with advanced image quality and sound synchronization settings, suitable for advanced users.
- 📡 Receiver for AirPlay: A simple and lightweight emulator that starts quickly and minimally loads the TV’s RAM.
After installing the selected application on the TV, launch it. IP-On the iPhone at Control Point, select Screen Replay and click on the name that appears. The image should be broadcast almost without delay.
Set up AirPlay through emulator installation
The process of configuring an AirPlay emulator based on Android TV requires attention to detail. Once an application such as AirScreen is installed, you must provide it with all the permissions you request, including access to the local network and display on top of other windows.
In the app settings on the TV, it is recommended to disable ad locks if they interfere with stable operation, and make sure that the AirPlay protocol is selected.Some applications may by default try to use Google Cast, which the iPhone without third-party programs does not support for system broadcasting.
⚠️ Note: Free emulator versions may occasionally display ads on the TV screen, which is normal for free software, but may interrupt the movie viewing.
For best picture quality, go to the resolution settings inside the emulator app. Set a value that matches your TV's matrix, such as 1920x1080 or 3840x2160, to prevent the image from stretching or black bars from appearing on the edges.
☑️ Checking the AirPlay setup
An important aspect is the audio track. If the video is broadcasting from your phone instead of your TV, check the audio output settings at the iPhone Control Center (via the AirPlay icon in the music playback unit) and select the TV.
Connection via Lightning to HDMI
If wireless data transmission is a source of quality or stability, you can always use a proven wired method, which requires a special Lightning to Digital AV Adapter (for older iPhone models) or USB-C to HDMI (for iPhone 15 and newer).
This method provides a signal transmission in Full HD or 4K resolution without compression and delay, which is critical for dynamic games. The TV in this case acts as a regular monitor, and no additional applications on Xiaomi TV need to install.
| Parameter | Wireless (AirPlay) | Wireless (HDMI) |
|---|---|---|
| Delay (Latency) | High (0.5-2 sec) | Minimum |
| Image quality | Depends on Wi-Fi. | Stable HD/4K |
| Mobility | Tall. | Limited by cable length |
| Battery consumption | High-pitched | Charging the phone |
When using an adapter, the phone may start to heat up, as the video decoding and charging process go simultaneously, it is recommended to ensure good ventilation of the smartphone or remove the case if it is dense.
Why isn't the adapter working?
Broadcasting via Google Home and Chromecast
Another option available to Chromecast built-in TV owners is to use the Google Home app. While the system’s Screen Replay through it doesn’t always work perfectly on iOS, many video viewing apps (YouTube, Netflix, VK, Yandex) have a built-in broadcast button.
Find the iPhone broadcast icon (rectangle with waves) and select your Xiaomi TV. Video stream in this case will go directly from the server to the TV, bypassing the smartphone, which saves battery power and unloads the Wi-Fi channel.
If you want to stream the screen, not the content from the app, you can choose the option “Translate the screen” on Google Home, the quality will depend on the power of the router, and a stable Wi-Fi signal is critical for this method.
⚠️ Note: When streaming via Google Home, some Xiaomi models may experience audio and image desynchronization.
Network Solutions and Optimization
A common problem is when the phone simply doesn't see the TV, and 90 percent of the time it's connected to the router settings, make sure the router has disabled AP Isolation, which prevents devices on the network from communicating with each other.
Sometimes antivirus software on a router or in a router management application (such as Keenetic or Mikrotik) blocks ports used by AirPlay (535353 UDP, 7000 TCP).
- 🔄 Reboot: Banal shutting down and turning on router, TV and phone solves most caching problems DNS and IP-address.
- 📶 Frequency: Try to have both iPhone and Xiaomi TV The 2.4 GHz band is often “clogged” and does not provide the necessary bandwidth for video.
- 🔒 Guest Network: Make sure devices are not connected to a guest Wi-Fi network where customer isolation is enabled by default.
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The stability of the broadcast depends on the quality of the Wi-Fi signal and the absence of software blocking data exchange within the local network.
If nothing works, try temporarily disabling the VPN on your smartphone.Virtual networks often change region or block local connections, believing them to be suspicious, which prevents the detection of the TV.