How to display a picture on a Xiaomi TV: from Miracast to HDMI-cable

Connecting an external screen to a Xiaomi TV is a challenge users face when watching movies, presentations or games. TV A2, Redmi Smart TV X, Xiaomi TV Q2> There are different ways of transmitting images, from wireless protocols to wired connections, the main thing is to choose the right method depending on the source of the signal (smartphone, laptop, camera) and the capabilities of the TV itself.

Many people mistakenly believe that it is necessary to display the picture. HDMI-A cable or an expensive adapter. TV (Released after 2020, support Miracast wireless standards, DLNA And if you have a TV on the same Wi-Fi network as your smartphone, it's only a minute long, and you'll see all the different ways that we're going to do it, from the simplest to the most versatile.

In this article you will find:

• 📱 Wireless broadcast from a smartphone (Android/iOS) Xiaomi TV cableless

1. Wireless stream from a smartphone to Xiaomi TV

The fastest way to display a picture on Xiaomi TV — Use the built-in functions of the smartphone. TV Redmi Smart TV Miracast (for Android) and AirPlay (for iPhone) are supported, and both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

On Android smartphones (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO) The broadcast uses the Wireless Display or Smart View function (name depends on version). MIUI). On the iPhone, you have the standard Screen Mirroring.

For Android (Miracast)

1. Open the Settings. → Connections and sharing → Wireless display (or Smart View).
2. In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV (model name will be displayed automatically).
3. Confirm the connection on the TV (entry may be required) PIN-code).

For iPhone (AirPlay)

1. Swipe your finger down from the upper right corner to open the Control Center.
2. Click Screen Mirroring and select your Xiaomi TV.
3. If the TV is not displayed, check if AirPlay is enabled in its settings (Settings) → Network and access → Apple AirPlay).

Important: On some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV P1 2021) AirPlay is disabled by default. To activate it, go to Settings → System applications → Apple AirPlay and enable the option.

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If the broadcast is slowing down, try reducing the screen resolution on your smartphone or connecting to Wi-Fi at 5GHz (if the router supports).

2. Connecting a laptop or PC to Xiaomi TV

Put the image from your computer on Xiaomi TV There are three ways: HDMI-cable, via Wi-Fi (Miracast) or via wired/wireless adapter, depending on the TV model and available ports.

Method 1: HDMI-cable (most stable cable)

If your laptop or PC has a port HDMI, It's the most reliable option. It's suitable for any Xiaomi model. TV, including the old ones (until 2020).

• 🔌 Connect one end of the cable to the laptop, the other to the port HDMI IN TV-wise.
• 📺 On the Xiaomi remote TV Press the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
• 💻 On your laptop, press Win. + P and select Duplicate or Expand mode.

Method 2: Wireless broadcasting (Miracast)

If you don't have a cable on hand and your TV and laptop support Miracast, you can do without wires. TV Android TV 9.0+ and Windows laptops 10/11.

1. On TV: Settings → Devices and accessories → Wireless projection.
2. On a laptop: Parameters → System system → Projection on this computer → Choose Available All Over.
3. In the same menu, click Connect to the wireless display and select your Xiaomi TV.

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On Xiaomi models TV A Pro and Xiaomi TV Q2 2023: Miracast requires enabling the "Allow PC Connection" option in its security settings (Settings) → Security and limitations → Remote control).

3.Output of the image from the game consoles (PS5, Xbox, Switch)

Gaming consoles are connected to Xiaomi TV exclusively HDMI. However, there are nuances with resolution and refresh rate that depend on the TV model.

🔴 Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Full Resolution HD (Like Mi. TV 4S) plug-in PS5/Xbox Series X will automatically reduce frame rate to 60 Hz, even if the console supports 120 Hz.

Customization of sound for consoles

If there is no sound after the connection:

1. On the Xiaomi remote TV press Settings → Sound. → Digital exit (HDMI).
2. Choose. PCM (for Switch or Bitstream (for Switch) PS5/Xbox).
3. In the console settings, check the audio format (for example, on the PS5: Settings → Sound. → Exit through HDMI).

4. Viewing photos and videos from the camera or flash drive

If you need to show photos from a camera or smartphone on a large screen, there are three options: connect via a phone. USB, Wi-Fi (DLNA) or card reader.

Method 1: USB-memory-card

Most of the Xiaomi models TV (Except for the most budgetary ones, they have a port. USB Type-A for connecting flash drives and external hard drives. Supported formats:

• 📷 Photo Photo: JPEG, PNG, RAW (Only on the Mi TV Q-series)
• 🎬 Video: MP4, MKV, AVI (max. authorization — 4K)
• 🎵 Audio: MP3, FLAC, WAV

🔴 Note: Xiaomi TVs do not support file system NTFS If your flash drive is formatted in NTFS, reformat it into FAT32 exFAT.

Method 2: DLNA (streaming)

If you don't want to plug in the flash drive, you can stream media files over the local network.

1. On TV: Settings → Network and access → DLNA → turn on the option.
2. On your smartphone, install an app for DLNA (like BubbleUPnP or LocalCast).
3. Select a file and send it to Xiaomi TV.

5. Solving problems when displaying the picture

Even with the right connection, there can be failures: no image, no sound, or the broadcast is constantly interrupted. Let's look at the typical errors and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The TV can't find the broadcasting device

• ✅ Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not the guest network!).
• ✅ Restart router and TV.
• ✅ Xiaomi. TV Check if Miracast is enabled: Settings → Devices and accessories → Wireless projection.
• ✅ On your smartphone/laptop, turn off VPN firewall.

Problem 2: The picture is slowing down or tearing

Causes of lags in wireless broadcasting:

• 📶 Weak Wi-Fi signal (reconnect to 5GHz network or zoom in on router).
• 🖥️ On the laptop / PC included resource-intensive processes (close the extra programs).
• 📺 Power saving mode activated on TV: Settings → Screen and sound → Image mode → Playing.

Problem 3: No sound when connected through HDMI

If there is an image, but the sound is not reproduced:

1. On the Xiaomi remote TV press Settings → Sound. → Digital exit (HDMI).
2. Choose. PCM (for most devices or for Auto.
3. At source (PC/console) check the sound settings: select Xiaomi TV output-wise.

1. Reconnect the cable (sometimes helps to flip the connector).

2.Switch the TV to another. HDMI-port.

3. At source (PC/console) manually select permission 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz.

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6. Alternative methods: adapters and streaming devices

If you're Xiaomi. TV Does not support Miracast or does not have a port HDMI (It is important for older models, you can use external adapters:

• 🔄 Type-C adapter → HDMI (Smartphones and tablets with DisplayPort Alt Mode support).
• 📡 Google Chromecast or Xiaomi Mi TV Stick (for streaming over Wi-Fi).
• 🖥️ USB-C dock station (for laptops with one port).

🔹 Example: To connect MacBook Air (without a MacBook Air) HDMI) Xiaomi TV You'll need an adapter. USB-C → HDMI supportive 4K@60Hz. The cost of such an adapter is from 1 500 RUB (we recommend models from Baseus or Anker).

Streaming devices (Chromecast, Mi) TV Stick)

If the TV does not support Smart-functions, you can buy an external device:

7. Comparison of connection methods: which one to choose?

To determine the optimal method of displaying the picture, evaluate your tasks and capabilities of the devices:

• 🎮 For games: only HDMI (minimum delays).
• 📱 For streaming from a smartphone: Miracast (Android) or AirPlay (iPhone).
• 💻 For work/study: HDMI or USB-C adapter (for laptops).
• 🎬 To watch movies: DLNA flash-drive.

🔹 Tip: If you need to connect different devices often, buy HDMI-A hub with 3-4 ports, which eliminates the need to constantly plug cables.

FAQ: Frequent questions