Xiaomi’s modern Smart TVs are powerful multimedia centers that can play content from a variety of sources, but often you need to bring to the big screen exactly what is happening on your smartphone or tablet, whether it’s a presentation, a family photo album or just playing from a mobile device.
Ecosystem MIUI android operating system TV, Xiaomi TVs are based on a set of built-in mechanisms to accomplish this task. HDMI-cables or special adapters, if both devices are on the same network, the setup process usually takes no more than a couple of minutes.
In this guide, we will take a look at all available broadcasting methods, from native features to third-party solutions, we will look at the nuances of working with Android and iOS devices, and we will pay attention to typical connection problems. Understanding the principles of data protocols will help you avoid delays and desynchronization of sound.
Use of the built-in Mi Cast function
The easiest and fastest way to broadcast a screen is to use Mi Cast technology, which is built into the MIUI shell, which requires no additional applications, as it is a system function, and is ideal for mirroring the phone's interface to the TV.
To get started, make sure your smartphone and Xiaomi TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.This is a critical condition without which devices simply won't "see" each other on the LAN. Then open the control panel on your smartphone (swipe top-down) and look for the "Translation" or "Mi Cast" icon.
Once activated, the phone will start looking for available devices. Your TV should appear on the list. Select it, and the TV screen may request confirmation of connection. Click "Accept" on the remote or agree to the window that appears on the TV screen.
⚠️ Note: When using Mi Cast in mirroring mode, the smartphone screen may go out to save energy.Do not lock the phone while watching the video, otherwise the broadcast may be interrupted.
If you're using a different brand smartphone, but with a Miracast-enabled shell, the algorithm will be similar. In the display settings or connections, look for "Translation" or "Wireless Display." Xiaomi's TV automatically recognizes the incoming signal and displays the image.
Broadcasting via Google Home and Chromecast
Because Xiaomi TVs are Android TV-based, they have built-in Chromecast support, which allows you to stream content not only from Android devices, but also from iPhone/iPad using the Google ecosystem, and this will require the Google Home app, which can be downloaded from the Play Market or App Store.
Install the app and log in to your Google account. Make sure your smartphone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. Google Home will display your TV card. Click on it to open the control menu.
At the bottom of the screen, look for the "Cast my screen" button, and the system will alert you that notifications and other personal information will be visible on the screen, and confirm the action, and the image from your smartphone will appear on the TV.
- 📱 Supports streaming from iOS and Android devices through a single platform.
- 🎥 Allows you to broadcast individual Chrome browser tabs.
- 🔊 Provides sound transmission of system events along with video.
- 🌐 It works steadily even with weak Wi-Fi signal thanks to adaptive bitrate.
The advantage of this method is its versatility: you can stream the contents of any application, even if the application itself does not have a “Translate” button, but it is worth considering that when you use the phone actively (for example, in games), there may be a slight delay in input.
Comparison of connection methods: table
To make it easier for you to choose the best way to do this, we've created a comparison table that will help you understand which protocol is best for watching videos and which protocol is best for showing presentations.
| Method | Delay. | Quality. | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Cast (Miracast) | Low. | High (up to 4K) | Android, Windows |
| Google Chromecast | Medium | Adaptive. | Android, iOS, PC |
| DLNA (Video & TV Cast) | Absent. | Original | Any OS. |
| HDMI (cable) | Absent. | Maximum. | Universally. |
As you can see from the table, wired connection remains the benchmark of quality, but wireless methods provide a sufficient level of comfort for everyday use. For games with fast dynamics, it is better to choose Mi Cast, as it provides minimal input lag.
If your goal is to just show photos to friends or run a movie from a gallery, the difference between the methods is almost invisible, the main thing is to provide a stable wireless signal.
Use of intermediary applications
In some cases, the embedded tools may not work properly or support certain file formats, and third-party apps come to the rescue, and one of the most popular solutions is Video & TV Cast or AirScreen.
These applications often use DLNA protocols or proprietary data transfer algorithms, which allow video files stored in a phone's memory to be streamed directly to a TV without buffering through the cloud, especially for heavy, high-resolution files.
Install the app you select on your smartphone, run it and wait for it to find the TV on the network, select the file or link you want to play in the interface, and the TV will receive a command to play stream over the local network.
Why can the broadcast be interrupted?
Some apps allow you to stream videos from browsers that don't have a Chromecast feature on their own, so you copy a link to a video into a special field inside the app, and it redirects the stream to the TV, and it's a convenient way to watch content from sites that aren't optimized for TV.
Broadcast from iPhone and iPad (AirPlay)
Owners of Apple equipment often wonder how to display the image on Xiaomi, since native AirPlay is not supported by Android TV out of the box. However, modern Xiaomi TVs often have built-in support for AirPlay 2.
If you don't have built-in support, you can install an app from the Google Play Store emulating AirPlay reception on your TV. Popular options include AirScreen or Receiver for AirPlay. Once you install such an app on TV, your iPhone will see the TV as the native Apple TV device.
The connection process is standard: open Control Point on your iPhone (swipe down to the right or up to the bottom, depending on the model), click Screen Replay and select your TV. The image will instantly appear on the big screen.
- 🍎 Allows you to use the entire Apple ecosystem on your Xiaomi TV.
- 🎨 Transmits high-resolution images with proportions.
- 🔇 Sound management is carried out through the iOS interface.
- 🔄 Supports mirroring and extended screen (in some applications).
⚠️ Note: When using AirPlay emulators on Android TV possible increased load on the TV processor, which can lead to heating of the device during prolonged operation.
The quality of the transfer through the emulators is usually very high, but can depend on the power of the processor of your TV. On low-cost models Xiaomi with a small amount of RAM, micro-twitching of the interface is possible.
☑️ Pre-broadcast checks
Wired connection via HDMI
When the wireless network is overloaded or you need maximum stability, there's no substitute for the old wired connection. USB-C to HDMI (for modern smartphones, or MHL-adapter.
Connect the adapter to your smartphone, then connect it with an HDMI cable to your TV, switch the signal source on your TV to the appropriate port (e.g. HDMI 1).
Not all Xiaomi smartphones support video output via USB-C. Usually, this feature is equipped with the flagship models of the Mi series and some models of the Redmi Note. Budget devices can only transmit charging current, but not video.
The advantage of this method is that it has no delays and no compression, which is ideal for gamers who want to play mobile games on a large screen with minimal input lag, and the phone will charge during play if the adapter has a charging port.
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Use HDMI 2.0 or higher cables to support 4K and HDR resolution. Older cables may limit frame rate or resolution.
Solution and quality setting
Sometimes, when you see a TV that doesn't see your phone, or you see a twitch. First of all, check your router settings. Some providers or security settings may prohibit the sharing of data between devices on a local network (AP Isolation).
Go to your router settings and make sure that the access point isolation function is turned off, and try rebooting your router, phone, and TV, often addressing the invisibility problem of your devices.
If the image is broadcasting but with low quality or jerks, try lowering the output resolution in the broadcast settings on your smartphone, and close the background apps on your phone to free up the CPU and Wi-Fi channel resources.
If there is no audio when streaming the video, check the volume settings on both devices. Sometimes the sound stays on the phone and only the video is played on the TV. Google Home or Mi Cast settings force audio output to switch.
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The stability of the broadcast depends on the quality of the Wi-Fi signal and the absence of interference in the air, not on the power of the TV.