Samsung’s smartphones have powerful screens and great cameras, but you often want to use a large display to watch content. Owners of Xiaomi TVs powered by Android TVs often face the challenge of integrating devices from different ecosystems. Fortunately, wireless data technologies make it easy to broadcast images regardless of the manufacturer of the gadgets.
In this article, we’ll take a look at all the connectivity options available, from built-in features to third-party apps, learn how to set up Screen Mirroring, use Chromecast protocol, and solve typical connectivity issues, allowing you to enjoy movies, photos, and games on the big screen without having to spend extra wires.
The basis for successful data transfer is a stable connection. Most methods require that both devices be on the same local network, and we will look at the nuances of router configuration and system parameters that affect image quality and signal delay.
Preparation of equipment and Wi-Fi network
Before you start setting up your broadcast, you need to ensure that your network infrastructure works properly. It is critical that your Samsung Galaxy smartphone and Mi TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you have a dual-band router, make sure that both devices are in the same frequency range, preferably 5 GHz, for high bandwidth.
Check the software's up-to-date on both devices. On Xiaomi TV, you can do this through the settings menu by selecting Settings. → The device → About the system → System Update. On a Samsung smartphone, the path usually looks like Settings. → Update: Outdated firmware versions may contain bugs that prevent devices from being detected by each other.
It's also worth making sure that the detection feature is on the TV, and depending on the PatchWall or Android TV shell model and version, this option can be called differently, and it often activates automatically when you connect to the network, but manual verification will not be unnecessary.
⚠️ Note: If your router has a "Customer isolation" function" (AP Isolation, devices won't see each other. Make sure this feature is disabled in the router settings.
To check the signal quality, use the built-in diagnostics. On a Xiaomi TV, you can run a network test in the connection settings section. A weak signal can lead to desynchronization of sound and video or the appearance of artifacts on the screen.
Use the built-in Smart View feature on Samsung
The easiest and most native way to stream the screen is to use Samsung’s Smart View technology, built into its One UI shell.This feature is based on the Miracast standard, which is supported by most modern TVs, including Xiaomi models. To start, open the Quick Settings Panel on your smartphone, swipe from top to bottom, and find the Smart View icon.
Once activated, the phone will start looking for available devices within range. Your Mi TV should appear on the list. Click on it to start pairing. The TV screen may have a request for permission to connect, which must be confirmed by the remote.
Once you've successfully connected, the image from the phone is completely copied to the TV screen, so you can switch between apps, and the image will change accordingly, and you can use the smartphone as a remote control to control playback, if the application supports this feature.
- 📱 Open the notification curtain and select Smart View.
- 📺 Wait for the name of your Xiaomi to appear TV list.
- 🔗 Click to connect and confirm the action on the TV.
- 🎮 Use your phone to manage content or as a gamepad.
Importantly, when using Miracast, the smartphone screen must be turned on, which can lead to increased battery consumption. Some Samsung models allow you to turn off the phone screen during broadcast, leaving sound and video on the TV, but this depends on the specific model and version of the software.
Broadcasting via Google Chromecast built-in
Xiaomi TVs run on Android TV, which means built-in support for Google Cast (Chromecast), a technique that differs from Miracast in that the TV itself downloads content from the Internet, and the phone acts only as a remote control, which reduces the load on the smartphone and saves battery life.
To use this method, open the app you want to stream content from, such as YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos. Find a stream icon that looks like a rectangle with waves in the corner. In the list that appears, select your Xiaomi TV.
The advantage of this method is the high quality of the image and the absence of delays characteristic of mirror display screen. Video is played directly by the TV, so even if you call or you fold the application, playback on the large screen will not be interrupted.
☑️ Pre-broadcast checks
Note that not all apps support Chromecast, and in such cases, the system may offer to broadcast the entire screen (Cast Screen), which will return us to the scenario of using the phone’s resources. For local video files, you can use the Google Home app or third-party players that support casting.
Application of third-party broadcasting applications
If standard methods don’t work or require advanced functionality, third-party apps come to the rescue. One of the most popular solutions for Samsung and Xiaomi is the Web Video Caster or TV Cast app, which allows you to stream videos from sites that don’t have built-in Chromecast support.
The installation process is simple: download the app to a Samsung smartphone from Google Play and, if necessary, install the companion app on a Xiaomi TV through the Google Play Store app store on the TV itself. Once launched, both devices must find each other automatically.
Another powerful tool is the Xiaomi Mi Remote app, or universal remotes, which sometimes have media file transfer functions. However, it is the screen mirroring that best proved to be applications specializing in the AirPlay and DLNA protocols if the built-in tools fail.
| Annex | Type of connection | Advertising support | Quality. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart View (Native) | Miracast | No. | High. |
| Google Home | Chromecast | No. | Maximum. |
| Web Video Caster | DLNA/Custom | Got it (free) | Depends on the source. |
| ApowerMirror | Wi-Fi/USB | There are limitations. | High (Low Latency) |
When using third-party software, pay attention to the permissions you grant. Apps need access to the local network and, in some cases, files on the device to buffer video.
Setting up image and sound parameters
Once successfully connected, it is important to optimize output options for a better visual experience. Xiaomi TVs often have various image enhancements enabled by default that can distort colors when output from a PC or smartphone. Go to the TV image settings and select Movie or Game mode depending on the content.
Special attention should be paid to aspect ratio. Samsung smartphones have elongated screens, while Xiaomi TVs use the standard 16:9 format. When mirroring the sides, there may be black stripes. This is normal, and it is not recommended to stretch the image so as not to disturb the proportions of objects.
How do you remove the latency?
For gamers, the Input Lag is critical. When playing cloud services or streaming games from phone to TV, turn on Game Mode on Xiaomi TV, which will turn off the extra post-processing of the image and speed up the response.
- 🎨 Choose the correct color profile in the TV settings.
- 🔊 Check the output of the sound: it can go through the TV speakers or stay on the phone.
- ⚡ Activate the game mode to reduce delay.
- 📐 Do not stretch the image, keep the original proportions.
Troubleshooting and troubleshooting
Despite the simplicity of the technology, users may face problems, and one of the most common is that the TV can't see the phone, in which case make sure that the router doesn't have a guest network for one of the devices. The devices must be on the same subnet.
Another common problem is connection interruption or poor picture quality, which is a direct sign of a lack of Wi-Fi channel (bandwidth), if possible, connect the Xiaomi TV to the router via a LAN cable, and leave the smartphone on Wi-Fi, which stabilizes the data flow.
⚠️ Attention: When in use VPN On a smartphone, the Smart View or Chromecast function may stop working as local traffic is redirected through a remote server. VPN before broadcasting.
If the image twitches, try lowering the output resolution in the Smart View settings on your phone. Sometimes high 4K resolution is hard to transmit through the air, especially if the router is old or far away.
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Restart the router if the devices stop seeing each other. The accumulation of errors in the router's network module is a common cause of problems with detecting DLNA and Miracast devices.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring Samsung screen to Xiaomi TV without Wi-Fi?
Why is there no sound when broadcasting the video?
Does Xiaomi AirPlay support iPhone and Samsung?
How to broadcast only a photo, not the whole screen?
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Connection stability depends on the quality of the router and the absence of interference in the air. For 4K content, it is preferable to use 5 GHz band or wired TV connection.
In conclusion, displaying images from Samsung to Xiaomi TV is a process that does not require deep technical knowledge. Using the built-in Smart View and Chromecast tools, you can quickly organize a home theater, the main thing is to monitor the update of the software and the quality of the network infrastructure.