The screen repeat (or Screen Mirroring) feature on Xiaomi TVs allows you to stream an image from your phone, tablet or computer directly to the large screen without wires. This is convenient for watching movies, games, presentations or even duplicates of the desktop. However, many users face difficulties when connecting first: the TV does not find the device, lags occur or the feature is not on the menu at all.
In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to enable screenplay on Xiaomi TV (including Mi TV 4/5, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV A Pro and others), as well as solve typical problems. We will focus on settings for Android, iPhone and Windows, because the connection algorithms are different. If your TV does not support Miracast or Google Cast, it’s no problem: we will show workarounds.
1.Preparing Xiaomi TV for Screen Repetition
Before you connect, make sure the TV is ready to receive the signal. Most of the problems with the lack of function are due to outdated firmware or improper network settings.
First, check out the software version of your Xiaomi TV:
- 📺 Go to Settings. → On TV. → Updating the system.
- 🔄 If you have an update, install it. Screen Mirroring requires a version to work smoothly. MIUI TV 3.0 or newer.
- 🌐 Connect your TV to the same Wi-Fi network as your source device (phone, PC) and use of different networks is the most common cause of failure.
On Xiaomi’s 2020-2023 TVs, the screen duplication feature can be called variously: “Wireless Display” (Miracast), “Google Cast” or “Screen Mirroring.” If there are none of these items on the menu, then your model does not support hardware technology (for example, Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32” early revisions).
2. enable Screen Mirroring on Android devices
For owners of Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO or other Android brands, the connection process is as simple as possible, but there are nuances: the main thing is to use the native Miracast feature, rather than third-party apps (they often work with delays).
Step instructions:
- On TV: 📺 Open the Settings. → Connections → Wireless display (or Screen Mirroring). 🔍 Activate device search.
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Connections and sharing → Wireless display (on MIUI) or settings → Screen. → Screen broadcast (on pure Android).
- 🔍 In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV.
If the TV doesn’t appear on the list, try:
- 🔄 Reboot both devices.
- 📶 Connect to a 5 GHz network (if the router is dual-band) – it is more stable for broadcasting.
- 🚫 Shut down. VPN smartphone-based firewall.
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3. iPhone or iPad connection (AirPlay)
Xiaomi TVs don’t support native AirPlay, but there are two workarounds:
Method 1: Through the Xiaomi TV + Apple TV app
- 📱 Install the official Mi Home or Xiaomi app TV App Store.
- 🔗 Connect to an Apple TV TV (through HDMI) Use it as an intermediary for AirPlay.
Method 2: Using Third-Party Applications
- 🛠️ Install Screen Mirroring for Xiaomi on iPhone TV (for example, TV Cast or ApowerMirror).
- ⚠️ Be careful: these apps may collect data or display ads.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party AirPlay apps on Xiaomi TV Sound delays of up to 2-3 seconds are possible. For games or videos, this is critical — it's better to use Apple. TV Or wired connection via Lightning → HDMI adapter.
4.Duplicate screen with Windows (Miracast)
Windows 10/11 computers support Miracast, the same protocol as Android, but it takes a few steps to set up.
Step-by-step:
- On TV: 📺 Turn on the settings. → Connections → Wireless display.
- 🖥️ Press Win. + K (or Win) + P → Connect to a wireless display).
- 🔍 Choose your Xiaomi TV list.
- ⚙️ If requested, allow connection on the TV.
If the Win + K function is not working:
- 🔧 Check if your PC supports Miracast: Open Options → System system → Screen. → Graphics and find the item "Multiple displays".
- 🔄 Update your graphics card drivers (especially for Intel) UHD Graphics).
- 🛑 Disable antivirus (such as Kaspersky or Avast) – they can block data transfers.
What if Windows doesn’t see Xiaomi TV?
5. Alternative ways to repeat the screen
If the standard methods do not work, use the alternatives:
| Method | Source device | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI-cable | Any (via adapter) | No delays, stable connection | Wires, limited mobility |
| Google Cast (Chromecast) | Android, iOS, Windows | It works via Wi-Fi and supports 4K. | Requires Google Home or Chrome |
| DLNA | Android, Windows | Supports media files (photos, videos) | Does not broadcast the screen fully |
| Steam Link | PC (for games) | Optimized for gameplay | Requires a powerful PC and router |
For a wired connection, you will need:
- 📱 For Android: cable USB-C → HDMI (or micro-USB → HDMI old-model).
- 🍎 For iPhone/iPad: The official Lightning Digital adapter AV Adapter.
- 🖥️ For PC/laptop: standard HDMI-cable.
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If you use HDMI-Adapter for smartphone, turn on the phone settings mode"HDMI-Exit" (on Xiaomi this is Settings → Additionally. → HDMI).
6. Solving common problems
Even with the right setup, you can have failures.-5 mistakes and their solutions:
- 🔴 "Device not found": Check that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network (not via mobile internet!) Turn off Bluetooth on your phone - it may conflict with Miracast.
- 🔴 "No sound when broadcasting": On TV go to Settings → Sound. → Exit HDMI and choose PCM. On Windows, check that Xiaomi is selected in Playback Devices TV.
- 🔴 "Lags and brakes": Switch to 5GHz network (if router supports). Close background apps on phone/PC.
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with resolution 4K When broadcasting from Android devices, the quality of the device can automatically decrease to 1080p. This is a limitation of the Miracast protocol. 4K, use HDMI-cable.
7. Settings for advanced users
If you want to optimize your broadcast or solve non-standard tasks (for example, streaming games), use these tips:
For gamers (low ping):
- 🎮 Turn on the TV Game Mode (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → Game).
- 🔌 Connect your router and TV over Ethernet (if possible) for stability.
- 📡 Use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (e.g. Xiaomi) AX6000).
For presentations (no sound):
- 🔇 In the broadcast settings on the phone, turn off the option "Transmit sound".
- 📊 Use Microsoft PowerPoint with Presentation of the Speaker – it automatically optimizes the output to the second screen.
For developers:
- 🛠️ Turn it on. ADB-Debugging on the TV (via Settings) → On TV. → Version of the software - press 7 times).
- 📟 Connect to the ADB and check the dumpsys media.display logs for diagnosis.
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For minimal delays when broadcasting games, use the combination: a router at 5 GHz + the “Game” mode on the TV + a wired connection of the router to the Internet.