Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have powerful screens that often outperform many budget monitors in image quality. However, to demonstrate a presentation, pass a difficult level in a mobile game or just to comfortably watch video on a large display, it becomes necessary to broadcast an image from your phone to your PC. This is especially true when you need to record video instructions or show colleagues the contents of the screen in real time without loss of quality.
There are several proven methods to broadcast a MIUI or HyperOS screen to a Windows or macOS computer. The choice of the specific method depends on your goals: whether you need minimal latency for games, high picture quality for photos or simply the ability to control your phone from the keyboard. In this article, we will discuss both wired and wireless solutions, including built-in system functions and third-party software.
It is important to understand that the stability of the connection depends on the quality of network equipment or serviceability. USB-Wireless data is convenient for its simplicity, but can suffer from lags, whereas cable connection guarantees the maximum response speed, which is critical for dynamic tasks.
Broadcasting through the built-in function "Translation"
The easiest and fastest way to install additional software on your smartphone is to use the native Android and Windows feature, which is based on the Miracast standard and allows you to duplicate the image over a local Wi-Fi network. To get started, make sure that your computer and Xiaomi smartphone are connected to the same wireless network.
On a Windows 10 or 11 computer, you need to activate the projection reception mode. To do this, open the Settings through the Start menu, go to the System section and find the Project on this computer. If the functions are installed but not active, the system will suggest adding additional components, which will take a few minutes.
⚠️ Warning: Antivirus programs or firewalls on your computer may block the incoming connection for projection.If the phone can't see the PC, temporarily turn off network protection or add an exception for the wireless display service.
After setting up your PC, open the notification curtain on your Xiaomi smartphone and find the Translation button (sometimes hidden in the optional swipe menu to the right). If the button is not, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Broadcast. Your phone will start searching for available devices. Select your computer from the list, and in a few seconds the image will appear on the monitor.
This method is ideal for viewing photo gallery or static content, but for games it may not be suitable due to input delay. The image quality automatically adapts to the network bandwidth, so if the Wi-Fi signal is poor, it may reduce resolution or the appearance of compression artifacts.
Use of Mi PC Suite and official utilities
Xiaomi periodically releases various tools for interaction with PCs, although support for some of them varies depending on the region and version of the shell. The official Mi PC Suite program was once the main tool, but now its functionality is often limited to backup only. However, new versions of MIUI have introduced a feature called Wireless debugging and integration with the ecosystem, which allows for more advanced methods.
For users who need deep access to the file system and control, look at Xiaomi’s File Manager app. Some firmware versions have PC Access, which allows you to see the screen and files through the browser, although there is no full video streaming there. A more effective solution is to use the Xiaomi Toolbox app or similar official utilities, if they are available for your model.
If you own a Xiaomi or RedmiBook laptop, you can use MIUI+ (known as Xiaomi Interconnectivity), a proprietary protocol that offers virtually zero latency and high frame rate, and requires you to install a plugin on your PC and log in to the same Mi Account on both devices.
Connection through USB-cable
For users who are critical to performance and minimal latency, the best solution is to use an open source utility called Scrcpy.This tool does not require installing apps on the phone itself, works through USB debugging and provides high-resolution image transfer at up to 60 frames per second and higher.
Before you start, you need to activate the developer mode on your smartphone. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on MIUI Version seven times. After you have become a developer, go back to the main settings menu, select “Additional” and find “Development by USB” in this menu.
Download the latest version of Scrcpy from the official GitHub repository for your operating system. Unpack the archive into a convenient folder on your computer. Connect your smartphone with a cable to your PC. When you first connect to your phone, you'll see a request for debugging permission from that computer -- be sure to tick "Always Allow" and click "OK."
Run the scrcpy.exe file. If done correctly, you will see the smartphone desktop in the window on your computer. Control is done by mouse and keyboard. For advanced users, you can set the bitrate via the command line, for example, to set the bitrate 16 Mbit / s using the command:
scrcpy -b 16MThe main advantage of this method is that there is no load on the phone processor, since video decoding is done by a computer, which allows you to play resource-intensive games without overheating the smartphone and with minimal battery consumption.
Third-party applications: ApowerMirror and Vysor
If you don't want to mess around with the command line and debugging, commercial products with a friendly interface come to the rescue. One of the most popular solutions is ApowerMirror. The app is available on both Google Play and the developer's official PC site, and it supports both Wi-Fi and USB connectivity.
After installing the apps on both devices and connecting to the same network, run the program on your PC and click the device search button. The phone may need to start the Translation or Start Now function, after which the screen is duplicated. The free version has session time and quality restrictions, but for brief demos this is enough.
Another well-known option is Vysor. This app works as an extension for the Chrome browser or as a standalone program. It's famous for its simplicity: just plug in the cable and Vysor will automatically detect the device. However, to achieve high image quality (HD), you need to buy a Pro version, in free mode, the image can be black and white or low resolution.
| Annex | Type of connection | Delay. | Root is required. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrcpy | USB / Wi-Fi | Minimum | No. |
| ApowerMirror | USB / Wi-Fi | Medium | No (for management) |
| Vysor | USB / Wi-Fi | Medium | No. |
| Mi Remote | Wi-Fi | Tall. | No. |
It’s worth noting that third-party apps often request broad permissions to access data, so only use proven software from well-known developers, and they may consume more smartphone battery resources when wirelessly connected due to less optimized compression codecs.
Solving driver and connection problems
A common problem when trying to bring the Xiaomi screen to your computer, especially through a computer. USB, Windows 10 and 11 usually install the basic drivers automatically MTP, But for debugging and video transmission, specific ADB-driver.
If your computer can't see your phone or the connection is constantly breaking, check the cable first. Cheap cables are often just for charging and don't have lines to transmit data. Use the original wire from the kit or a certified analogue labeled Data.
⚠️ Warning: When connecting your phone to a new computer, always select the File Transfer mode» (MTP) In the "Charge Only" mode, data transmission and screen broadcasting are not possible.
To manually install drivers, download Universal ADB Driver or the official SDK Platform Tools from Google. Restart your computer after installation. If the device displays with a yellow exclamation point in the Device Manager, try updating the driver manually by specifying the folder with the SDK installed.
Problems can also arise due to energy saving settings. USB-In the Device Manager, find "Roots". USB-Hub, open properties and in the Power tab uncheck the box from the item "Allow disconnection of this device to save energy».
Optimizing quality and eliminating delays
Even with the right connection, users can experience audio and video desynchronization or image “suspending.” This is often associated with Wi-Fi channel congestion. For wireless broadcasts, it is highly recommended to use a 5 GHz network, which is less noisy and provides higher bandwidth compared to 2.4 GHz.
If you use a laptop, make sure it is connected to the Ethernet network by cable, not via Wi-Fi if possible.This will reduce the load on the wireless adapter and stabilize the data flow. Also close background applications on PCs that may consume traffic, such as torrents or cloud syncs.
In the settings of the Xiaomi smartphone itself, you can try to disable the interface animations in the “Developers” menu. Items “Scale of window animation”, “Scale of transition animation” and “Duration of animation” should be set to “No animation” or 0.5x. This will make the interface more responsive when controlling from a computer.
It is important for games to disable any power saving effects on the phone.The "Game Turbo" mode in MIUI can conflict with some screen capture techniques, so try temporarily disabling game optimization or adding a streaming app to exceptions.