How to bring the screen of Xiaomi phone to the TV – all the ways

Do you want to stream a video from Xiaomi to the big screen, show photos to friends or play mobile games on your TV? TV-Xiaomi (or any other brand) receiver takes no more 2-3 In this article, we've tried and tested ways for all models, from the flagship Mi. 14 Ultra to budget Redmi Note 12.

The main difference between modern methods and outdated solutions (for example, through the use of a MHL-Adapters) — no wires and no need to buy adapters. Most Xiaomi Mi TVs TV (Series A, P, Q, S) support wireless broadcasting according to the Miracast standard, and smartphones on the Internet MIUI 12+ But there are pitfalls: not all apps (like Netflix or banking) allow screen duplication because of the fact that they can't be used to duplicate the screen. DRM-defense.

We tested all of these on real devices, and we singled out the only method that works even when the Internet is off, and you'll find it in the Wi-Fi Direct section. TV, Do not be in a hurry to get upset: for this case there is a separate instruction with the use of the HDMI-adapter.

1. Wireless streaming via Miracast (for Mi TV and Android TV)

Miracast is the most versatile way to duplicate the screen, as it does not require a connection to the same Wi-Fi network.It is built into all Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV (starting with the Mi TV 4A in 2018) and is supported by smartphones on MIUI 10+.

How to turn on the broadcast:

1. On TV: Open Settings → Connections → Wireless projection (Miracast) and activate the option.
2. On your smartphone: lower the notification curtain, find the Broadcast/Projection (or Cast) tile and tap it.
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g. MiTV-PQ75).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If there is no tiles in the curtain:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Connections and sharing → Broadcasting.
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO X5 Pro) function hidden in Additional settings → Wireless display.
• 🔄 Restart your smartphone if the option doesn’t show up after the update MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: Miracast can be delayed up to 0.5 seconds, this is normal for the standard and is not fixed by settings. HDMI.

2. Wi-Fi Direct connection (works without internet)

If you don’t have a router or the internet is off, Wi-Fi Direct is the only way to connect your phone and TV directly, a method supported by all Xiaomi Mi TVs (except the earliest 2016 models) and Android 6.0+ smartphones. Data speeds are lower than Miracast, but the connection is more stable in the face of interference.

Instructions for connection:

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct → turn on the function.
2. On the smartphone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. In the list, find the name of the TV (for example, Xiaomi_MiTV-1234) and plug in.
4. Return to the screen broadcast menu (as in the Miracast way) and select the TV.

Features of the method:

• 📶 Connection speed is limited ~10 Mbps (enough for YouTube) 720p, not 4K).
• 🔋 The battery consumption of the phone increases by 15-20% hourly.
• 🎮 Delay input when playing through the Xiaomi Game Turbo can reach 100 ms.

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If the TV doesn’t appear in the Wi-Fi Direct list, try resetting the network settings on it: Settings → System → Reset → Network Reset.

3.Using Google Cast (for Chromecast-enabled apps)

If you only need to stream content from a particular app (like YouTube, Google Photos or Netflix), use Google Cast, which works on the principle of smart duplication: it does not transfer the entire screen, but only the video stream, which reduces the load on the phone.

How to turn on:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Slip the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner) and select your TV.

List of applications with Cast support:

⚠️ Attention: Some applications (e.g, IVI or Kinopoisk) block streaming to rooted TVs. If the screen is black, check the status of Root through the Root Checker app.

4. wired connection through HDMI-Adapter (for older TVs)

If your TV doesn’t support your smart TV Or you have problems with wireless connections, HDMI-Adapter is a reliable solution. For modern smartphones Xiaomi (without a micro-HDMI connector) will need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (model USB Type-C).
• 🔌 Micro-USB adapter → HDMI (For older smartphones, for example, Redmi 4X).
• 📺 Cable HDMI (usually comes with a TV set).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and the HDMI cable to the adapter and TV.
2. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input/Source on the remote and select HDMI (ports may be called HDMI 1/2/3).
3. The smartphone will display a notification of the connection to the external display. Select the mode: Duplicate the screen - the phone and the TV show the same thing. Expand the screen - the TV becomes the second monitor.

Important nuances:

• 🔋 Charging your phone through an adapter is impossible – use wireless charging or a Y-cable with a branching on the phone. HDMI feeding.
• 🎮 Delayed input when connecting through HDMI minimal (~20ms, which is ideal for games.
• 📱 On some smartphones (such as Xiaomi) 12T) You need to turn on the Developer Mode and activate Debugging by USB.

5.Use of the Mi Home app (for Xiaomi smart TVs)

If you have a TV from Xiaomi ecosystem (e.g. Mi TV Q2 75), you can use the Mi Home app for broadcasting, a method that allows you to control the TV directly from your smartphone, as well as duplicate the screen in one click.

Instructions:

1. Install the Mi Home app from Google Play or AppGallery.
2. Add the TV to the app via Add the device → TV.
3. After connecting, tap the TV icon in the main menu and select Screen Translation.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Automatic detection of TV in the local network.
• 🎛️ Ability to control volume and channels from your phone.
• 📱 Game Mode Support for Reducing Lag in Games.

⚠️ Note: Mi Home can request location access, which is necessary to find devices on the local network, and denial of access will result in the inability to connect.

6.Alternative methods: DLNA and third-party applications

If standard methods don't work, you can use DLNA protocols or third-party applications like ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport, which are suitable for specific tasks, such as broadcasting local video files or remote control.

DLNA (for media files):

• 📁 Suitable only for photos, videos and music (not for screen duplication).
• 📱 On your phone, use the Gallery or Music app, select a file → Share. → DLNA.
• 📺 On the TV, turn on Settings. → Network → DLNA.

Party of annex (to be fully duplicated):

• 🖥️ ApowerMirror – supports screen recording and annotations.
• 🎮 TeamViewer QuickSupport – low latency but requires stable internet.
• 📱 Screen Mirroring is a simple interface, but can display ads.

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For broadcasting games from phone to TV, a wired connection via HDMI is best suited – it provides minimal latency and stable image.

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