Xiaomi TV projection: how to turn on and configure from phone, PC or laptop

Xiaomi TVs support several ways of projecting the screen, from the wireless protocols Miracast and AirPlay to the classic HDMI connection. However, many users face problems: the screen is not duplicated, lags occur or the device simply does not find the TV in the list of available displays. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of connection, including hidden settings and solutions to typical errors.

Projection is not only useful for watching movies from your phone on a big screen, it can stream presentations, play mobile games with a gamepad, or even use the TV as a second monitor for a laptop, but the main thing is to set up the connection correctly and take into account the limitations of your Xiaomi TV model.

If you're setting up a projection for the first time, start by checking device compatibility. For example, Miracast works on most modern smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Mi), but AirPlay will require an iOS or MacOS device. While HDMI connectivity is universal, it requires additional adapters for mobile gadgets.

1. Preparing Xiaomi TV for projection

Before setting up the projection, make sure your Xiaomi TV is updated to the latest firmware version. Outdated software often causes malfunctions when broadcasting wirelessly. To check the system's relevance, go to Settings → About TV → System Update.

It's also important to activate the wireless display function in the TV menu.

1. Open the Settings (button with a gear on the remote).
2. Select Connections and Sharing (or Network and Devices in New Models).
3. Activate the Miracast or Wireless Display option.
4. If required, turn on Developer Mode (click on MIUI version 7 times in About TV section).

Some models (such as the Mi TV Q2 or Redmi Smart TV X) may require additional network setup. Make sure the TV and source device (smartphone, laptop) are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you use 5 GHz, try switching to 2.4 GHz, which increases connection stability.

2. wireless projection from a smartphone (Miracast, AirPlay)

The most popular way is to broadcast the screen from your phone wirelessly, using Miracast (for Android) and AirPlay (for iPhone/iPad), both of which we can look at.

For Android devices (Miracast):

1. On Xiaomi TV, turn on Miracast (see Section 1).
2. On your smartphone, open Settings → Connections → Wireless display (on Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO) or Screen Broadcast (on other Android devices).
3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

For iPhone/iPad (AirPlay):

1. Make sure the TV supports AirPlay (available on Mi TV 4S and later).
2. Open Control Point on iPhone (swipe down from the upper right corner).
3. Click Screen Duplication and select your Xiaomi TV.
4. If necessary, enter PIN-TV-code.

If the TV doesn’t appear in the list of devices, try the following:

• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes the problem lies in network settings.
• 📱 Turn it off. VPN On a smartphone, it can block a local connection.
• 🔌 Check the firewall settings on the router (open ports) TCP 7236 and UDP 1900 for Miracast).
• 🔧 Reset network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Resetting network settings).

3. projection from a laptop or PC (Windows, MacOS, Linux)

You can use both wireless and wired methods to broadcast a computer screen on Xiaomi TV, and let's look at each of them.

Method 1: Miracast (Windows 10/11)

1. Activate Miracast on your TV (see Section 1).
2. On PC, press Win + K (or open Settings → System → Display → Connect to a wireless display).
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.
4. Confirm the connection on the TV.

Method 2: AirPlay (MacOS)

1. Make sure your TV supports AirPlay (models with PatchWall 3.0 and newer).
2. On Mac, open the Control Center → Screen Duplication.
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV.
4. If necessary, enter PIN-TV-screen.

Method 3: Wired connection (HDMI, USB-C)

• 🖥️ For laptops with HDMI — Just connect the cable to the TV and select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2/3) Xiaomi.
• 📱 For laptops with USB-C/Thunderbolt You'll need an adapter. USB-C → HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter).
• 🎮 For gaming PCs with DisplayPort, use an active adapter DP → HDMI 2.1 (support 4K@120Hz).

Important: When connecting over HDMI on some Xiaomi TV models (such as Mi TV Q1E), you may need to enable PC Mode in your image settings to avoid cropping the edges of the screen.

4. Solving projection problems

If the screen is not duplicated or the broadcast is interrupted, use this table for diagnosis:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

Settings → Network → Additional → Resetting network settings

Then reconnect to Wi-Fi and try again.

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For stable wireless broadcasting, use a router with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support and a 160 MHz channel. This will reduce latency to 20-30 ms, which is critical for gaming.

5. Projection using third-party applications

If the built-in tools don’t work, you can use third-party programs, for example, ApowerMirror or TeamViewer allow you to broadcast the screen even on outdated Xiaomi TV models without Miracast support.

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your smartphone and TV (via Google Play or APK).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Run ApowerMirror on your TV and select the Receiving Device.
4. On your smartphone, press M (mirror icon) and select your Xiaomi TV.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• 🎮 Support for low latency game mode.
• 📺 Possibility of broadcasting in 4K even on weak routers.
• 🔒 Encrypted connection (important for corporate use).

However, note that free versions often have session time limits or watermarks.

6.Optimizing projection for games and videos

If you plan to play mobile games or watch movies in high resolution, standard projection settings may not work.

For games (low delay):

• 🎮 Use a wired connection (HDMI) — delay will be minimal (~5-10 miss).
• 📶 When wirelessly connected, select Game mode in Miracast settings (if available).
• 🔋 Turn off battery savings on your smartphone and activate the performance mode.

For video (maximum quality):

• 🎥 Set the broadcast permission to 1080p or 4K (in Miracast settings).
• 🔊 Choose streaming sound (if supported) to transmit multichannel audio.
• 🌐 Use a wired connection to your router (for TV and PC) to avoid artifacts.

Critical information: On Xiaomi TV A2 and P1E models, when wirelessly broadcasting in 4K, stuttering may occur, in which case force the resolution of 1920×1080 in the Miracast settings on the source device.

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For wireless projection games, choose routers with Wi-Fi 6E support and a 160 MHz channel – this reduces latency to an acceptable level (~30 ms).

7. Alternative projection methods

If standard methods don’t work, consider alternatives:

1. via Google Cast (Chromecast built-in):

• 📱 Make sure the TV supports Google Cast (available on Android models) TV 9.0+).
• 🎬 In an app (like YouTube or Netflix) click the broadcast icon and select your Xiaomi TV.

2. via DLNA:

• 📂 It is suitable for broadcasting photos, videos and music (but not screen!).
• 🔗 Use applications like BubbleUPnP or VLC file-sending.

3. via USB-OTG (for older models):

• 🔌 Connect your smartphone to your TV through USB-OTG cable and select mode MHL (if maintained).
• ⚠️ It only works on TVs with port. USB 3.0 and smartphones with support MHL.

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To stream your screen from your iPhone to older Xiaomi TV models (without AirPlay), use Apple TV as an intermediary: connect it to your TV over HDMI and stream the screen via AirPlay on your Apple TV.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the projection on Xiaomi TV

If your Xiaomi TV model doesn’t support any of the methods described, check its specifications on the official website or consider using external adapters such as Google Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV Stick.