How to Enable Miracast on Xiaomi TV: The Complete Guide

Modern Xiaomi TVs, which run on Android TV or PatchWall, offer users a wide range of multimedia content. One of the most popular features is the ability to stream images from a smartphone or tablet directly to a large screen without using wires. This technology, known as Miracast, allows you to duplicate the screen of a mobile device, show photos, videos or even play mobile games with increased comfort.

The process of activating this feature may seem complicated only at first glance, but the interface of Xiaomi TVs is quite intuitive.It is important to understand that the stable operation of the technology requires not only the correct configuration of the TV itself, but also compliance with certain network conditions. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the steps necessary for successful connection, and also consider the possible nuances of the Wi-Fi Direct protocol in the ecosystem of the Chinese brand.

Before you start setting up, make sure your TV is connected to the power grid and the remote is functioning correctly. The key to Miracast is to have both devices (TV and smartphone) on the same local Wi-Fi network, if you don't have a direct connection. Let's look at a detailed algorithm that will help you run a wireless image projection in minutes.

What is Miracast Technology and How Does it Work for Xiaomi?

Miracast is a standard for wirelessly transferring multimedia content between devices. Unlike Chromecast, which requires a sender app and an internet connection to stream content from the cloud, Miracast creates a direct connection between screens. Xiaomi TV in this case acts as a receiver (sink), and smartphone as a source (source), which allows you to broadcast literally everything that happens on the phone’s display, including menus, games and work documents.

The basis of the connection is the Wi-Fi Direct protocol. This means that devices can communicate directly, bypassing the router, although most often they use a common network to detect each other. On Xiaomi TVs, this feature is built into the system at the driver level, which provides low latency, but it is worth considering that the quality of the image is directly dependent on the power of the Wi-Fi signal and the load of the channel.

Users often confuse Miracast with other broadcast methods such as DLNA or AirPlay. DLNA allows you to transfer only files (photos, videos, music), but does not duplicate the screen in real time. AirPlay is a proprietary standard Apple, which, however, on new Xiaomi models is also supported natively. Miracast is a versatile solution suitable for most Android and Windows devices.

⚠️ Note: Miracast can discharge faster than normal because the Wi-Fi module is in high load mode.

Importantly, the resolution of the streamed image will adapt to the capabilities of the TV. If your smartphone has a high-resolution screen and the TV only supports Full HD, the system will automatically reduce the quality of the stream to ensure smoothness, which prevents jerks and delays when output.

Compatibility check and equipment preparation

Before you start setting up, you need to make sure that your hardware is technically ready to go. Not all Xiaomi TVs have the same interface, but support for the wireless display standard is present in the vast majority of them. First of all, check your TV model. Usually this is a Mi TV or Mi Stick series. Make sure that the device is updated to the latest available firmware version, as older versions of the software may have bugs in the wireless module.

Also critical is the condition of your wireless network. For Miracast to be comfortable, it is desirable that both devices operate in the 5 GHz band. This range provides higher bandwidth, which is necessary to transmit a high-quality video stream without compression artifacts. If your router distributes networks with the same name (SSID) for both bands, the TV will choose the optimal one, but it is better to force it to switch to network settings.

• 📺 Make sure that the Xiaomi TV is on and in Smart Features mode.
• 📶 Check that your smartphone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (the same) SSID).
• 🔄 Update the TV software through the Settings menu → On TV. → System update.
• 🔋 Charge your mobile device to at least 30% before a long broadcast.

If you use external Wi-Fi adapters via USB, make sure they support Wi-Fi Direct mode. The built-in modules in Xiaomi TVs are fully standard compatible, so no additional drivers are required. Problems can only arise when using very old routers that do not support the necessary WPA2 encryption protocols.

Step-by-step: activation of the wireless screen

The process of enabling a feature on Xiaomi TVs may vary slightly depending on the PatchWall shell version or pure Android TV version. In most cases, the feature you are looking for is called Wireless Screen, Translation or Wireless display. Let's go through the basic algorithm that fits 90% of models.

First, take the remote control and press the main menu button, or go to the top right corner of the screen where the settings are located. You need to find the connection section. Often it is hidden inside the general settings of the system. Look for the item with the name that contains the words "Screen", "Translation" or "Connections".

Once activated, the TV will go into standby mode, a message will appear on the screen that the device is ready to pair, and perhaps the name of your TV. Now you need to move to your smartphone. In the Android notification curtain, find the Translation button, Smart View (on Samsung), or Wireless Projector button.

Path to setup (option 1):


Settings → Connections → Wireless screen





Path to setup (option 2):




Applications → All applications → Wireless display

When your smartphone finds your Xiaomi TV on the list of available devices, just tap the name. The TV screen may have a request for confirmation of connection. Use the remote to select "Allow" or "OK." After that, the image from the phone should appear on the large screen.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV screen stays black for more than 30 seconds after the feature is turned on, try restarting both devices. Sometimes the Wi-Fi module on the TV may "hang" when trying to initiate a connection.

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If standard search doesn’t find a TV, try temporarily disabling a VPN on your smartphone – this often blocks local device detection.

Setup through built-in applications and third-party software

In some cases, the standard system menu may be unstable or hidden by the manufacturer in certain regions. For such situations, you can use built-in apps on Xiaomi TVs or install specialized software from the Google Play Store. One popular solution is the AirScreen app or Receiver for Miracast.

Installing a third-party app allows you to extend the functionality, for example, some programs allow you to not only duplicate the screen, but also transfer files, or provide support for the AirPlay protocol for Apple devices with better stability. To install such an application, go to the Apps → Get more apps (or Google Play) section on your TV.

Once installed, run the application. It automatically creates a virtual receiver that can be seen by other devices on the network, and the advantage of this approach is that you get a more detailed connection log and the ability to manually adjust resolution and stream bitrate, which is especially useful if the standard Miracast feature allows you to desynchronize audio and video.

Using third-party software also helps in situations where router security protocols block standard device detection.The application creates its own tunnel for data transfer, bypassing some of the network infrastructure limitations.

Broadcast from various devices: Android, iOS and Windows

The connection procedure varies depending on the operating system of your signal source. Android devices have the greatest native compatibility. Depending on the shell (MIUI, OneUI, ColorOS), the name of the function may differ: Translation, Projection, Smart View or Multi-screen interaction.

Apple device owners (iPhone, iPad) are less fortunate with native Miracast, as Apple is pushing its AirPlay standard. However, modern Xiaomi TVs often have built-in AirPlay 2 support. If you see an AirPlay icon on the TV menu, just use the standard Screen Replay feature in the iPhone (Control Point).

For Windows users (laptops and tablets), the process is even easier. In Windows 10 and 11, the function is built into the notification center. By pressing the Win + K key combination, you will open the Connection panel. Your Xiaomi TV should appear on the list. Importantly, some versions of Windows have wireless display protection enabled by default. Check this in Settings → System → Projection on this PC, although on the TV it is governed by its own security settings.

When connecting from different devices, you should remember the audio format. Some older phone models can transmit sound in a format that the TV can't decode, which will lead to no audio, in which case using external speakers connected to the phone or updating codecs on a mobile device helps.

Solving common connection problems and errors

Despite the simplicity of the technology, users often face difficulties. The most common problem is "Device not found." This almost always indicates that devices are on different subnets or isolated by router settings. For example, if you have "Guest Network" or "AP Isolation" on a router, devices will not be able to see each other even if they are on the same Wi-Fi network.

The second most common problem is low frame rates and snatching images, which indicates overload or weak signal. Try to get closer to the router or TV. Also helps switch the router to a less busy Wi-Fi channel. For the 2.4 GHz range, channels 1, 6 and 11 are optimal.

• 🔄 Reboot your router, TV and smartphone – it solves 80% of connection problems.
• 🛡️ Turn off antivirus or firewall on your PC if the connection is from your computer.
• 📶 Make sure that the TV does not include the "Energy Saving" mode, which may limit the operation of the Wi-Fi module.
• ⏱️ Check date and time on both devices – time desynchronization can block handshake protocols.

If you have an image but no sound, check the volume settings on your smartphone and TV separately. Sometimes volume control channels are out of sync. Also, you can find Bluetooth and Wi-Fi codec settings in the Android developer settings (Developers section) that can help, but it requires caution.

⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to broadcast protected content (DRM) From paid services like Netflix or Kinopoisk through Miracast, because of the copy protection, you'll see a black screen with sound.

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Miracast connection stability is 90% dependent on the quality of the Wi-Fi signal and the absence of interference in the air, not on the power of the TV processor.

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