Modern Xiaomi TVs running on Android TV turn the living room into a full-fledged multimedia center. However, the diagonal of a smartphone or tablet is not always enough to comfortably view photos, presentations or surf the web. It is at such moments that you need to broadcast the image from your laptop to the large screen, allowing you to enjoy content in high resolution.
There are several proven ways to broadcast the screen, each with its own advantages depending on your tasks: Wireless technologies like Miracast provide freedom of movement around the room, whereas wired connection via HDMI guarantees maximum signal stability and no delays, which is critical for games or watching movies in 4K.
In this guide, we will take a look at all the current connectivity methods, focusing on the nuances of working with the Xiaomi ecosystem, learn how to set up a wireless display in a few minutes, how to choose the right cable for a wired connection and what to do if a laptop can not see the TV, Our instructions are suitable for both Windows 10 and 11 owners and macOS users.
Wireless connection via Miracast and built-in Xiaomi feature
The fastest way to display an image is to use Miracast technology, which is built into most modern Windows laptops and Xiaomi TVs.This technology allows you to transfer video and audio without having to connect to a single Wi-Fi network, although a router is still desirable for stable operation. Xiaomi TVs often use their own name for this feature, for example, “Wireless Display” or “Translation”.
To get started, you need to activate the reception mode on the TV. Depending on the version of the PatchWall shell or pure Android TV, the path may differ, but it is usually in the app or screen settings section. Once activated, the TV will go into standby mode, displaying the name of the device, which will be visible in the list of available displays on the laptop.
On the Windows 10 or 11 side of the laptop, the process is also as simple as possible: you don't have to look for complex settings in the control panel, just use hotkeys or the quick action menu, and the system automatically scans the airwaves for available signal receivers.
It is important to note that the quality of wireless transmission depends on the load of your Wi-Fi channel. If large files are downloaded simultaneously or there is an online game, the image on the TV can slow down or crumble into artifacts, in such cases it is recommended to switch to a wired connection or disconnect other devices from the network.
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To minimize wireless delays, try to keep your laptop and router in the same room and your TV connected to a 5GHz network if possible.
Step-by-step: setup Windows and Android TV
So let's look at a detailed algorithm that will help you connect devices without errors, follow the instructions consistently, check each step, and avoid common protocol compatibility issues.
- 📺 On the Xiaomi remote control, click the “Menu” button or select the “Wireless Display” application in the list of installed programs.
- 💻 On your laptop, press the Win key combination + K, which will open the “Connect” sidebar on the right side of the screen.
- 🔍 In the list that appears, find the name of your TV (usually starting with Xiaomi-TV or the TV). Android-x86) and click on it.
- ✅ A connection confirmation request may appear on the TV screen – use the remote to click “Allow” or “Confirm».
Once paired successfully, the laptop screen will be duplicated on the TV. The default mode is Repeat, when the contents of both screens are identical. However, you can change the mode by pressing Win + P and selecting Expand to use the TV as a second independent monitor.
If you use macOS, the built-in AirPlay feature may not work directly with Android TV without third-party apps, in which case you need to install a receiver app on your Xiaomi TV, such as AirScreen or AirPin, which emulates Apple's signal reception. Once you install the app on TV, the Control Point menu on your Mac will show a "Screen Replay" button where you want to select your TV.
☑️ Checklist of successful connection
⚠️ Warning: Windows may identify the TV as a Public Network when you first connect and block detection. Make sure the network profile has a Private status, otherwise the laptop won't see the TV on the list of available devices.
Wired connection via HDMI: maximum quality
When you want to stream a 4K HDR image or play dynamic games, wireless technology may not provide the desired smoothness. In this case, HDMI cable remains the gold standard. Xiaomi TVs are equipped with several ports, some of which support increased bandwidth.
To connect, you'll need an HDMI 2.0 or higher cable if you plan to transmit 4K images at 60 frames per second. Old HDMI 1.4 cables can limit the resolution to 30 Hz, making the mouse cursor twitchy and eye-worry. Connect one end of the cable to the laptop and the other to the HDMI port on the back or side of the TV.
After the physical connection, switch the signal source on the TV. Press the Input button on the Xiaomi remote and select the appropriate port, such as HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (ARC). The image should appear automatically, but sometimes you need to manually adjust the resolution in the laptop operating system.
| Parameter | Recommended value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Permission | 1920×1080 or 3840×2160 | Native resolution of the TV matrix |
| Frequency of update | 60 Hz | Optimal for video and work |
| Color format | RGB / YCbCr 4:4:4 | For clarity of text |
| Dynamic range | Full (Full) | Expands the color scheme |
The port, which is labeled ARC (Audio Return Channel), is particularly noteworthy, although it is primarily designed to display sound to external acoustics, it can also transmit video signals, which is convenient if the other ports are occupied by consoles or consoles.
Why is there no sound through HDMI?
Broadcasting through the Google Chrome browser
If standard Windows tools don’t work or you only need to broadcast the browser tab, Google Chrome is the ideal solution, which is universal and works even on older versions of operating systems, since it uses the Chromecast protocol built into Xiaomi TVs.
To start the broadcast, open the Chrome browser on your laptop and make sure it's updated to the latest version. In the upper right corner, click on the three dots (menu) and select "Cast." The browser will start searching for available devices on the local network.
In the window that opens, you'll see a list of available sources. You can choose "Translate tab" to show only the contents of the browser, or "Translate screen" to display the entire desktop. When you select a tab, the system optimizes the font for better readability, and when you select a screen, it will transmit the image in its original resolution.
This is especially useful for displaying websites, presentations in Google Slides, or watching videos from sites that don’t have Cast support in their own right. However, it’s worth remembering that broadcasting a full screen through a browser can consume more CPU resources than a system connection.
⚠️ Note: When streaming via Chrome, the image quality may be lower than when using Miracast due to the additional compression of the video stream by the browser.
Third-party apps and utilities for Xiaomi
Xiaomi TV owners have access to the huge Google Play app store, where you can find specialized software to expand the functionality. If the regular funds are unstable, third-party programs often become a salvation, offering more flexible codec settings and buffering.
One of the popular solutions is the LetsView or ApowerMirror app, which is installed on both the TV (play Market worm) and the laptop, and these programs allow you not only to duplicate the screen, but also to control the computer from the remote, transfer files and take screenshots.
Another option is to use the DLNA protocol to transfer media files, in which case you are not streaming a desktop, but sending specific videos, photos or music to the TV, and to do this, you need to turn on the “Media Streaming Options” on the Windows control panel on your laptop, and run the built-in player or application that supports DLNA on your TV.
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Third-party apps are a great solution if Xiaomi’s built-in features are buggy, but they may require a subscription to access the full functionality.
Solution: No image or sound
Even with the right connection, there can be technical difficulties, most often users are faced with the absence of an image ("Black Screen") or sound, let's discuss the main reasons and ways to eliminate them, so you can quickly return to viewing.
If the TV says "No signal", check if the correct input source is selected (HDMI 1/2/3). Also try changing the resolution on the laptop to a lower one (for example, 1280×720) to check if the picture appears. Sometimes the graphics card driver requires an update or reinstallation to work correctly with external displays.
- 🔄 Reboot your router, TV, and laptop – it solves 80% of network detection problems.
- 🔌 In the case of HDMI-cables longer than 3 meters may fade; try a shorter cable or active amplifier.
- 🛡️ Antivirus or firewall can block the connection; try temporarily disabling them for verification.
- 📡 Make sure that your laptop and TV are in the same subband (both 2.4GHz or both at 5GHz), although modern routers often combine them into a single network.
In case of audio problems, when the video is going and the audio is left on your laptop, check the volume mixer settings. In Windows 10/11, you can right-click on the speaker icon, select Open Sound Settings, and in the Select Output Device section, specify your Xiaomi TV.
⚠️ Attention: If after connection HDMI The image is there, but it is cropped at the edges (not included in the screen), find the image mode in the settings of the Xiaomi TV and select “Exact” or “Just Scan”, turning off the zoom.