How to turn on wireless projection on Xiaomi TV

Xiaomi’s modern smart TVs have become a popular home media solution, allowing content to be displayed from mobile devices to the big screen without unnecessary wires. A wireless projection feature, also known as Miracast, is built into the MIUI for TV shell and allows you to duplicate the screen of a smartphone or tablet almost instantly, especially for viewing photos, videos from a gallery or even for showing presentations in real time.

However, despite the simplicity of the concept, users often have difficulty in initially configuring the connection. Differences in Android TV operating system versions and TV firmware can lead to the fact that the broadcast button is simply not located. In this guide, we will discuss in detail all the ways to activate the function, the necessary conditions for stable operation and methods for eliminating common connection errors.

Preparation of equipment and network

Before you try to connect devices, make sure your tech infrastructure is ready to transmit high-definition video stream.The fundamental requirement for wireless projection is to have both gadgets on the same LAN. If your smartphone is connected to 4G/5G mobile Internet and your TV is connected to home Wi-Fi, the connection will not take place.

Note the frequency of wireless signal. For comfortable video broadcast in 1080p or 4K resolution, it is highly recommended to use a 5 GHz network. The 2.4 GHz range is often overloaded by neighboring routers and household appliances, which leads to image delays and sound desynchronization.

Also check the software's relevance. On your TV, go to the settings menu and find Settings → Device → System Update. Outdated firmware versions may contain bugs in the wireless module that have been patched by manufacturers in newer releases.

⚠️ Note: When using a guest Wi-Fi network with customer isolation (AP Isolation) devices won't "see" each other. Make sure that the router's settings allow local interaction between connected gadgets.

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For maximum image stability, try to place the router no further than 5-7 meters from the TV, especially if the walls between them are made of concrete or brick.

Activation of the feature on the Xiaomi TV

On most Xiaomi Mi TVs and Redmi TVs, the wireless projection feature is already built into the system, but can be hidden in the depth of the menu or put into a separate application. The standard activation path usually looks like this: on the remote control, press the Menu button or go to the top line of the interface.

You need to find an app called Wireless Projection, Miracast, or Translation. In some versions of the PatchWall shell, this tool may be in the Apps or My Apps folder. Once the app is launched, the TV will go into standby mode, and the device name will appear on the screen, which will be visible to smartphones.

If a standard application doesn’t run or is missing, try using the built-in Translation feature in quick settings. To do this, press the Home button on the remote or swipe down (depending on the software version) to open the control panel and select the appropriate icon.

It's important to understand that modes of operation can vary. Some models require manual confirmation of connection each time a new device tries to connect, in which case a pop-up will appear on the TV screen with a request for permission, which will need to be confirmed by the remote control within 30 seconds.

Connecting a smartphone to Android

The process of connecting an Android smartphone depends on the manufacturer of your device, as the name of the function and the location of the menu may differ. However, the basic Miracast protocol remains the same standard. Open the notification curtain and find the button "Translation", "Smart View" (Samsung), "Projection" (Huawei/Honor) or "Translate" (Xiaomi/Poco).

Once you activate the search, the phone will start scanning the available devices. Your Xiaomi TV should appear on the list. Click on it, and in a few seconds, the image from the phone screen will appear on the TV. The picture quality will automatically adapt to the network bandwidth.

If the automatic search doesn't work, you can try connecting through the settings menu. Go to Settings → Connected devices → Connect to the device → Broadcast. You can also search for available displays.

⚠️ Note: When some smartphone models are connected, the phone screen may go out to save energy, leaving only the video stream on TV active. This is normal system behavior, but it may interfere with the management of games or apps with a touch interface.

Broadcast from Apple devices (iOS)

iPhone and iPad owners cannot use Miracast protocol directly, as Apple’s ecosystem is powered by AirPlay technology. Fortunately, modern Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 9.0 and higher shell, as well as models with Apple AirPlay 2 certification, support this feature natively or through built-in services.

First, make sure your TV is enabled with AirPlay. Go to Settings → AirPlay and activate the feature. If you don't, your TV model may require you to install an additional app from the Google Play store, such as AirScreen or AirPin, which emulate the AirPlay receiver.

On your iPhone, open Control Point (swipe down from the top right corner or bottom up on models with a button). Click on Screen Replay icon (two rectangles). Select your TV from the list. If necessary, enter the code displayed on your TV screen in the field on your smartphone.

It’s worth noting that when streaming from iOS, the orientation of the screen is often fixed. If you turn the phone horizontally, the image on the TV should also unfold, but in some applications (for example, YouTube or Netflix), it is better to use the built-in Cast button inside the app itself for better quality.

Use of Mi Home and ChromeCast

An alternative and often more stable way is to use ecosystem applications: The official Mi Home app lets you control your TV and run media content. Add the TV to the app if that hasn't already been done, then select the device and click on the Translation or Cast button.

Another powerful tool is Google Chromecast technology built into Android TV. Unlike Miracast, which duplicates the entire screen, Chromecast allows you to transfer specific content (video, music, photos) from supported applications (YouTube, Netflix, VLC, Google Photos).

The advantage of the Chromecast is that the phone acts only as a remote control, and the video is downloaded by the TV directly from the Internet, which significantly saves battery power and reduces the load on the Wi-Fi network, since the flow does not go through the phone.

Table of compatibility and characteristics

For the convenience of users, we have systematized the basic methods of connection and their characteristics into a single table, which will help you quickly choose the best way to broadcast depending on your tasks and the type of device.

As you can see from the table, native support for AirPlay is a priority for iPhone owners. Android users who want to watch high-quality video without loading on their phone, the built-in Chromecast is best suited.

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Use Miracast for games and desktop demos. Always choose Chromecast or AirPlay to watch movies and TV shows from online cinemas.

Problem Solving and Diagnostics

Despite the technology, users may experience situations where the TV can’t see the phone or the connection is constantly interrupted. First, check whether the antivirus or firewall on the router blocks local data exchange.

If the image twitches or has a low resolution, try to reduce the broadcast quality in the phone settings or bring the device closer to the router. Sometimes it helps to change the Wi-Fi channel in the router settings to a less busy one (for example, from 1st to 6th or 11th in the 2.4 GHz range).

In the case of sound and no images (black screen), the problem may be in the codec or DRM protection. Some streaming services block the output of protected content through Miracast. In such situations, only use the built-in Cast button inside the application.

⚠️ Note: If the wireless projection function is lost after the TV firmware update, perform a full Hard Reset. Often, old configuration files conflict with new system modules.

For advanced users, ADB debugging mode is available. Connecting to the TV via a computer, you can check the status of the wireless display service with the adb shell dumpsys display command. This will help to determine whether the system broadcast service is running.

adb shell settings put global development_settings_enabled 1


adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings/.DevicePreferenceActivity

Using these commands requires caution, but allows you to access hidden display settings if the standard menu doesn’t work properly.

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