Modern smartphones have powerful cameras that allow you to take pictures in high resolution, but the diagonal of a mobile device often limits the perception of detail. Xiaomi TV with its large matrix and high-quality color reproduction is ideal for showing family archives or presentations. However, the process of transferring images is not always intuitive and depends on the version of the operating system.
In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to display photos from your phone to your Xiaomi Mi TV or Redmi TV. We’ll look at both wireless protocols like Miracast and DLNA, and wired solutions for situations where Wi-Fi is not available. The right method depends on whether you just need to show a slideshow or require full real-time synchronization.
It’s worth noting that Xiaomi’s ecosystem offers its own tools to integrate devices that are more stable than third-party counterparts, but standard Android features also allow you to solve the problem without installing additional software, just making sure that both devices are on the same local network or physically connected.
Wireless broadcasting through built-in Android and MIUI functionality
The easiest way to display an image is to use the native Translation or Wireless Monitor feature. On Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI shells, this option is often built into the control center. You don't need cables or complicated router settings, just activate the function on both devices.
On the TV, you need to run the "Miracast" or "Wireless Display" app from the list of programs, then the TV will go to the standby mode of connection. On the smartphone in the notification curtain, find the "Translation" or "Cast" icon. If there is no icon, you can add it through the editing menu of the control panel.
- 📱 Open the notification curtain on your phone and click Translation».
- 📺 Launch the Miracast app on Xiaomi TV.
- 🔗 Select the name of your TV in the list of available devices.
- 🖼️ Open the gallery and show the photo in full screen mode.
The quality of the image is directly dependent on the speed of the Wi-Fi connection. When using the Miracast protocol, the picture is compressed, so you can see artifacts on large diagonals. This is not critical to view static photos, but for 4K video, you better consider other options.
Using the Google Home app to broadcast the screen
If your smartphone’s built-in features are unstable, the official Google Home app will be a great solution.It lets you stream your Android screen to any Chromecast-enabled TV, including Xiaomi models with Android TV.This method provides a more stable connection and better synchronization.
To get started, download the app from Google Play and log in to a Google account that is linked to the TV. Make sure the smartphone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. In the app, find your TV in the list of devices and click on Translate Screen.
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Once connected, the phone screen is fully duplicated on the TV, you can flip through the gallery, and the image will change in real time, and the advantage of the method is versatility: it works on almost all Android smartphones, regardless of the firmware version.
⚠️ Note: When streaming through Google Home, the smartphone screen should be turned on. If the phone display goes out or you fold the application, the broadcast may interrupt.
DLNA technology: transfer of photos over a local network
The DLNA protocol allows you to transfer media files without duplication of the entire screen, which means you can run a slideshow on your TV and use your phone as a remote control or do other things, and for this, Xiaomi TV must run a media server or a gallery application with network support.
In most cases, you just have to open a standard gallery on your TV and choose the source of Device or Network. On your smartphone, you click the Translate button (triangle icon) and select the TV, and the photo will open directly on the large screen in its original quality.
| Parameter | Miracast | DLNA | Google Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of transmission | Screen streaming | Media file | Stream/File |
| Dependence on the phone | High (screen active) | Low (remote only) | Medium |
| Quality. | Compressed. | Original | Original/Compressed |
| Battery consumption | High-pitched | Low. | Medium. |
Use of the DLNA And this is especially true if you want to show high-resolution photos where every detail is important. The TV itself decodes the image, taking the load off the smartphone's processor. RAW-The files may be lower than the ones connected directly.
What to do if the TV can’t see the phone?
Wired connection via USB and HDMI
When the wireless network is overloaded or missing, cables come to the rescue. USB is the most reliable way to transfer large files. You'll need a flash drive or a smartphone connection in storage mode (MTP).
Connect your phone to the TV through USB-You'll see a request for permission to access data on your smartphone screen, select File Transfer. On the file manager TV, the phone will be identified as external storage, you can open the photo folder and start browsing.
The alternative is to use an adapter. USB-C to HDMI. If your smartphone supports video output (technology) MHL or SlimPort, connecting the cable directly to HDMI-The TV port will instantly display the image, which provides maximum quality without delay and compression.
⚠️ Note: Not all Xiaomi smartphones support video output via USB-C. Check the specification of your model before buying an adapter HDMI.
Remote applications and third-party software
The official Xiaomi Home or MI Remote app allows you to manage media files, but advanced features often require third-party solutions. Programs like BubbleUPnP or AllCast provide flexible broadcast settings and support more file formats.
By installing such an app on your smartphone, you can access advanced features such as creating playlists or streaming to multiple screens simultaneously, and the interface of such programs is usually adapted to control from your phone, turning it into a full-fledged media center.
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Use codec-enabled remote applications if the standard TV gallery does not open specific photo formats (e.g. HEIC or WebP).
It is important to monitor the permissions that third-party applications request, because they need access to the local network and the file system to work properly, and some programs may contain ads that will be displayed on the TV screen while they are running.
Problem Solving and Network Setup
A common problem is that the TV and the phone can't see each other. 90% of the time, it's router settings. Make sure both devices have mobile traffic turned off and Wi-Fi activated. They also need to be connected to the same frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz), although modern routers usually combine them into a single network.
If the connection is interrupted, try rebooting the router. Sometimes it helps to reset the network settings on your smartphone. Also check if the router is not client isolation (AP Isolation), which prevents devices from seeing each other on the local network.
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Connection stability depends on the quality of the Wi-Fi signal. For 4K photos and videos, it is recommended to use the 5 GHz band.
In rare cases, the problem may be with the TV's outdated software. Check for system updates in the Xiaomi TV settings. New firmware versions often contain patches for data protocols.