How to turn on Smart View on Xiaomi TV: Full Guide

Today’s Xiaomi TVs offer a wide range of multimedia capabilities that allow you to stream content from mobile devices directly to the big screen. a feature known as Smart View is often a key feature for displaying photos, videos or games. However, Android TV users may face confusion in terms, as in the Mi TV ecosystem, this technology is often hidden under the names of “Translation”, “Cast” or “Wireless Display”.

Successful connectivity does not require complex hardware or additional cables, but relies on a wireless Wi-Fi network that must be active on both devices, and understanding the Miracast protocol underlying this feature will help avoid common pairing errors.

In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithms of actions for different versions of the Android TV operating system and the PatchWall interface. You will learn how to quickly activate display mode, eliminate signal delays and use additional tools for comfortable viewing.

Principles of wireless broadcasting on Mi TV

Xiaomi’s image transfer technology is based on the Wi-Fi Direct standard. This means devices can communicate directly bypassing the router, although initial detection often requires a shared network. Unlike Chromecast, which requires a source application with support for Google Cast protocol, Smart View (or system broadcast) duplicates exactly what is happening on your smartphone screen.

It is important to understand the difference between the built-in Translation app on the TV itself and the function on the phone. The TV acts as a receiver, waiting for the signal. The smartphone is the source. The correct operation requires that both devices are in the same frequency range, preferably 5 GHz, if the router supports dual-band operation.

⚠️ Note: If your router splits 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks into different SSID (Network names, make sure that both the phone and the TV are connected to the same network, otherwise they may not see each other.

Connectivity stability is directly dependent on ether loading. In apartment buildings, many neighborhood networks can cause interference. Using modern Wi-Fi 5 (ac) or Wi-Fi 6 (ax) standards significantly reduces the likelihood of audio and video being dissynchronized when transmitting images in high resolution 1080p or 4K.

Preparation of equipment and network before connection

Before you start setting up software settings, you need to make sure the infrastructure is physically ready. The first step should always be to check the TV firmware updates. Manufacturers regularly release patches that improve the stability of the Wi-Fi module and compatibility with new versions of Android.

The second critical point is power consumption: When you're broadcasting the screen, the TV and router are in high-speed mode, and make sure your router is not overheated and is located in line of sight or in close proximity to a Xiaomi TV.

Also worth mentioning is the impact of third-party factors: Working microwave ovens, wireless baby monitors, and bluetooth headsets can create interference in the 2.4 GHz band. If you plan to stream content in high quality, try to minimize the number of active wireless devices in the vicinity of the access point.

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Use the Mi Remote app on your smartphone to quickly check the quality of your TV connection before launching a heavy media library.

Activation of signal reception mode on Xiaomi TV

Xiaomi TVs may have different interfaces depending on the regional version (Global, China, India) and year of release. Most models with PatchWall shell or pure Android TV have a signal reception feature built into the system by default, but require manual activation in settings or through the main menu.

To start the standby mode, you need to go to the application section. Find an icon called Broadcast, Wireless Display or Cast. In some versions of the firmware, this feature is hidden in the Settings menu. → Connected devices → Connection settings: Once the application is launched, a waiting message will appear on the screen, indicating the device name, for example, Android_XXXX.

If the standard app is removed or not found, you can use the built-in search. Press the microphone button on the remote and say "Translation" or "Cast." The system will prompt you to start the service you need. Do not close this window until you have completed pairing with your smartphone.

Once activated, the indicator on the TV screen usually flashes or displays a countdown timer, which signals that the Wi-Fi Direct module has switched to visibility mode for external devices, and now you can move to the signal source setting.

Set up broadcast with Android smartphones

The process of enabling Smart View on Android smartphones varies depending on the shell manufacturer. In Samsung devices, this feature is called Smart View and is called down swipe to open the Quick Settings Panel. In Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI/HyperOS), it can be called Translation or Projection.

The algorithm for most devices is the same:

• 📱 Open the notification bar and find the broadcast icon.
• 📡 Wait for the phone to scan the available devices on the network.
• 📺 Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list that appears.
• ✅ Confirm the connection if a permission request appears on the TV screen.

In some cases, especially on older versions of Android, you may need to activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and click on the build number 7 times. Then, in the developer menu, find the option “Enable Wireless Display” and activate it.

⚠️ Note: When you first connect, Android security may request permission to access media files and microphones. Without these rights, audio broadcasting may not be available.

Image quality can be adjusted in the settings of the phone itself. The broadcast menu often offers options to change the aspect ratio or image quality. If you notice a desynchronization of sound, try lowering the output resolution or closing background apps that consume traffic.

Use of the feature on Apple iOS devices

iPhone and iPad owners can also stream the screen to Xiaomi TVs, but the standard AirPlay protocol is not supported by all models natively.New Xiaomi TVs (released after 2020) often have built-in support for AirPlay 2. To check, go to the TV settings and look for the Apple AirPlay section.

If there is no built-in support, the situation is not critical. Xiaomi TV (Android TV platform) can easily install a third-party app from the Google Play Store. The most popular and stable solutions are AirScreen or Receiver for AirPlay.

After installing the app on the TV, the iOS user algorithm becomes standard:

1. Open the Control Point on your iPhone (swipe from top to bottom or bottom to top).
2. Click on the screen repeat icon (two rectangles).
3. Select a Xiaomi device (or the name given in the receiver app).

It is worth noting that when using third-party AirPlay emulator apps, you can have a slight input lag. This is not critical for viewing photos and videos, but can interfere with games. For video content from the iTunes library or Apple TV+, it is better to use the built-in “Cast” button inside the player application itself, rather than duplicating the entire screen.

Troubleshooting and optimizing connection

Even when set up correctly, users can experience problems such as flashing images, not having sound, or not being able to find a device, most often because of router settings, AP Isolation prevents devices within the same network from communicating with each other, and must be turned off in router settings.

Another common problem is the overcrowded cache of Google Cast on your TV. If the feature has worked before but stopped, try clearing the app data. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → ChromeCast built-in (or Broadcast) → Clear the data.

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Rebooting your router and TV fixes 80% of connection problems by resetting temporary network protocol errors.

If the image is transmitted but the sound is missing, check the audio settings in Android. Sometimes when you connect an external display, the phone switches the output to your speaker instead of the TV. In the Quick Settings Panel or in the Sound menu, select the Xiaomi TV output device.

For advanced users, the debugging method is available through ADB. Connecting to a TV over the network, you can forcibly start the broadcast service with a command:

adb shell am start -n com.google.android.gms/.cast.system.CastService

This can help in cases where the app shortcut is lost or hidden by the system.

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