How to display an image on a Xiaomi TV: everything from HDMI to wireless technology

The big screen display of Xiaomi TVs opens up new possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to presentations and immersive games. However, not all users know that modern TVs of this brand support at least 7 different ways of connecting - from classic TVs. HDMI-It's a cable to advanced wireless protocols like Miracast or AirPlay, and it depends on your device, the quality of the image you want, and even the firmware version of the TV.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to display images on Xiaomi 2020-2026 TVs, including rare nuances (for example, why the Mi TV Stick does not work with some iPhone models) and give checklists to diagnose typical problems. Particular attention will be paid to wireless technologies, which often cause questions from users due to the nature of the network configuration. If you want to broadcast a smartphone screen, duplicate the desktop laptop or just play video from a flash drive, here you will find step-by-step instructions based on the latest updates of MIUI TV.

Connecting via HDMI: a classic and reliable way

HDMI cable remains the most versatile solution for displaying images on Xiaomi TVs – it guarantees minimal latency (important for gamers) and supports resolutions up to 4K@120Hz on top models like the Xiaomi TV Q2 75. However, even here there are pitfalls: not all cables are equally good, and some laptops require additional settings.

To connect:

• 🔌 Put one end in. HDMI-cable to port on the TV (usually signed) HDMI 1/2/3 or ARC/eARC sound-wise).
• 💻 Connect the second end to a laptop, PC or smartphone (the latter will need an adapter). USB-C/HDMI).
• 📺 On the Xiaomi remote, click the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
• 🔧 If the image does not appear, press Win on the laptop. + P and select Duplicate or Expand mode.

Modern Xiaomi TVs (such as the P1 or Q2 series) automatically determine the source resolution, but sometimes you have to manually set the settings in the Settings menu → Display and sound → Screen resolution. It is critical for gamers to turn on Game Mode - it reduces the input delay to 10-15 ms.

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If the TV doesn’t recognize the device via HDMI, try disabling HDMI-CEC in the TV settings – it sometimes conflicts with adapters.

2. Wireless broadcast on Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless image transfer standard built into most Xiaomi TVs (starting with 2019 models on Android TV 9+) that allows you to duplicate the screen of a smartphone or laptop without cables, but requires both devices to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or the TV to run in hotspot mode).

Instructions for smartphones Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices.
3. Confirm the connection on both screens (entry may be required) PIN-code).

For Windows 10/11 devices:

• 🖥️ Press Win. + K and select the TV from the list.
• 🔄 If the TV is not displayed, check if Miracast is enabled in Windows settings (Settings) → System system → Display. → Multiple displays → Connect to a wireless display).

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Important: Miracast does not support sound in some applications (for example, Netflix or YouTube can block playback due to DRM). In such cases, the sound will come from the smartphone, not from the TV.

3.Using DLNA/UPnP for media playback

DLNA (or UPnP) protocol allows you to broadcast on the Xiaomi TV not the entire screen, but only specific media files — video, music or photos. This is convenient if you do not need to duplicate the interface of the smartphone, but just play the movie from the phone on the big screen.

How to set up:

1. Make sure that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, open the Media Player or Gallery app and select the DLNA section.
3. On a smartphone (like Redmi Note 12), open the gallery, select a file, and click Send → DLNA (or Play on...).

For Windows, you can use the built-in Multimedia Streaming feature:

• 🖥️ Open the control panel. → The Internet and the Internet → Network control centre → Multimedia streaming.
• 🔧 Allow access for your Xiaomi TV.
• 📂 Now, when you open a video or music in the conductor, the option to play on the conductor will appear....

DLNA limitations:

• ❌ It does not support subtitles in most formats.
• ❌ You may not be able to play the video with the resolution above 1080p On older Xiaomi models (until 2020).
• ❌ No synchronization of sound and image when playing from some devices.

4. Apple AirPlay for iPhone and Mac owners

Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV 11+ (such as Xiaomi TV A2 43" or Xiaomi TV Q2) support Apple AirPlay, which allows you to broadcast the screen from an iPhone, iPad or Mac without additional adapters. However, there are nuances: the feature works unstable on firmware older than 2023, and some applications (such as Disney+) block output through AirPlay.

Step-by-step:

1. Make sure that your TV and Apple device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (5 GHz recommended).
2. On your TV, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → AirPlay and turn on the feature.
3. On iPhone, swipe down to open Control Point → tap Screen Duplicate → select your Xiaomi TV.

For the Mac:

• 💻 Click on the Control Center icon in the menu bar → Screen duplication.
• 🔍 If the TV is not displayed, check that it is enabled Sharing mode over the network.

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AirPlay on Xiaomi TV supports Dolby Digital Plus sound, but only if the TV is connected to the network via an Ethernet cable (with Wi-Fi, sound can be transmitted in a compressed format).

Typical problems and solutions:

5. Connection via USB or external drives

If you need to play local files (for example, movies in format) MKV Photos or other materials can be used USB-Xiaomi TV ports. Most models support formats:

• 🎬 Video: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV (before 4K@30fps).
• 📷 Photo Photo: JPEG, PNG, HEIF (new-model).
• 🎵 Audio: MP3, FLAC, WAV.

How to connect:

1. Insert a flash drive or external hard drive (up to 2 TB, powered by USB) into the TV port.
2. Open the Media Player or Files app on the home screen.
3. Select your drive and file to play.

Important: Xiaomi TVs don’t support the NTFS file system on external drives — only FAT32 or exFAT. If the drive is formatted in NTFS, it will have to be reformatted (data will be deleted!) or use a self-powered adapter.

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To play 4K HDR files without brakes, use USB 3.0 (blue port) and flash drives with read speeds from 100 MB / s.

6.Alternative ways: Chromecast, Mi TV Stick and cloud services

If the built-in features of the Xiaomi TV do not suit you, you can use additional devices or services:

1. Google Chromecast

• 📱 Connect to HDMI-Port and allows you to stream the screen through Google Home.
• 🔹 Supports 4K HDR Dolby Vision (on Chromecast Ultra and newer).
• 🚫 Does not work with some Chinese versions of Xiaomi TVs due to restrictions DRM.

2. Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

• 🎮 Turns any TV into Android TV with Miracast support and DLNA.
• 🔋 It requires food from USB-TV port (sometimes not enough power – you need an external adapter).

3. Cloud services

• 🌥️ Upload the file to Google Drive or Mi Cloud, then open it through your browser on your TV.
• 📺 For video, it is convenient to use Plex or Kodi (install them via Google Play on TV).

Warning: When using Mi TV Stick on TVs from other brands (such as Samsung), remote control issues may occur – some features (such as volume control) only work through the original Xiaomi remote.

7 Troubleshooting: Why the TV can't see the device

If none of these methods work, check the following points:

Common problems:

• ⚡ Food: Make sure that HDMI-cable connected to an active port (on some models Xiaomi port) HDMI 1 can be disabled in the settings).
• 🔌 Cable: Try another HDMI-cable (especially if the above permission is used) 1080p).
• 📶 Network: For wireless methods, turn off VPN, Proxy and Firewall on both devices.

Specific errors:

• 🔴 No signal on the HDMI: Try restarting the TV by holding the power button on the remote for 10 seconds.
• 🔴 Miracast not supported: Update the TV firmware to the latest version (in 2022, Xiaomi fixed the Miracast bug on Mi models) TV 4S).
• 🔴 Sound comes only from your smartphone: In Miracast settings on your TV, turn on the option to Transmit sound.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 (Android) TV (9) may not operate AirPlay and WPA3-Wi-Fi encryption. Update the software through Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

FAQ: Frequent questions about image output on Xiaomi TV