How to stream video from Telegram to Xiaomi TV: all working ways

Streaming Telegram videos to Xiaomi’s big TV screen is a challenge that users who want to enjoy high-resolution content without having to download files face. However, standard messaging features don’t provide direct streaming to TV, which forces them to look for workarounds. In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods, from embedded Miracast and Google Cast technologies to third-party apps and physical connections.

Xiaomi TV has a feature that supports multiple wireless transmission protocols, but not all of them are equally effective for streaming from Telegram. For example, DLNA may not recognize video formats uploaded to the messenger, and Apple AirPlay is not available at all on most models. We tested each method on Mi TV series A2, Redmi Smart TV X and Xiaomi TV Q2 to identify optimal solutions for different scenarios – from watching short clips to streaming movies in 4K.

It is important to consider that Telegram limits the ability to save video in original quality (maximum 1080p for free accounts), and some streaming methods can further compress the stream. In this article, you will find a comparative table of methods showing supported permissions, transfer delays and necessary equipment.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is the most versatile way to duplicate a smartphone screen on Xiaomi TV, but it has limitations when working with Telegram. The main problem is that the messenger blocks screen recording to protect privacy, so the standard Screen Mirroring may not transfer an image from the application.

To activate Miracast on your Xiaomi TV, follow the following steps:

• 📺 On the TV remote, press Home. → Select Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display.
• 🔄 Enable the Miracast option (some models may call it Screen Mirroring or Wireless Display).
• 📱 On a smartphone (Android 8.0)+) Open the settings. → Connected devices → Screenplay (or Wireless Display) MIUI).
• 🔍 Select your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices.

If the screen is duplicated, but Telegram displays a black rectangle instead of a video, try:

• 🎥 Enable Screen recording in the notification curtain before broadcast launch (on some firmware) MIUI It's unblocking).
• 🔧 Use third-party mirroring apps, such as ApowerMirror or Screen Stream Mirroring (requires) ROOT-rights on certain devices).
• 📶 Switching to 5 GHz Wi-Fi network reduces latency and improves flow stability.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware below MIUI TV 3.0 (released before 2021) may not support Miracast in principle.Check the model in the settings along the Settings path → On TV. → Model.

2. Broadcast via Google Cast (Smart Cast)

Google Cast (known as Chromecast) is integrated into most Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV (Mi TV 4S series, Mi TV Q1 and later) and allows you to “send” video directly from your phone to your TV without dubbing the entire screen.

Instructions for setting:

1. Make sure that the TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (guest networks will not work).
2. On Xiaomi TV, activate Google Cast: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Google Cast → Turn on
3. Download the LocalCast or AllCast app (available on Google Play) to your smartphone.
4. In Telegram, save the video to the device (click on the video → Save to the gallery).
5. Open LocalCast, select saved video and click the Cast icon (📺) In the upper right corner, select your Xiaomi. TV list.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎬 Maintains video up to 4K (If the TV and router support Wi-Fi 5/6).
• 🔄 There is no delay between phone and TV (unlike Miracast).
• 📱 You can continue to use your phone during the broadcast.

⚠️ Note: When streaming via Google Cast, some videos in Telegram may be blocked due to the fact that the video is not available. DRM-Protection (e.g. watermarked clips or premium content) in which case the TV screen will remain black.

Connect TV and phone to one Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)| Download video from Telegram to the gallery |Install LocalCast/AllCast|Enable Google Cast in Xiaomi TV settings |Check 4K support in router settings-->

Direct HDMI connection (for maximum quality)

If wireless methods cause delays or are not supported by your Xiaomi TV model, the most reliable way is to physically connect via HDMI.

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C → HDMI (or micro-USB → HDMI old-model).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C to HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter).
• 🖥️ Xiaomi TV with a free port HDMI (preferably 2.0 for 4K@60Hz).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-input (Source or Input button on the remote control).
3. On the smartphone may need to turn on the mode USB-debugging (in Settings) → For developers, or to confirm trust in the device.
4. Launch Telegram – the video will be broadcast on the TV screen without compression.

Advantages HDMI-connection:

• 🎞️ Maximum quality without loss (up to and including: 4K HDR, If supported by telephone and TV).
• 🎮 Minimum latency (critical for games or sports broadcasts).
• 🔋 No dependence on the Wi-Fi network.

Disadvantages:

• 🔌 Need to buy an adapter (cost from 500 to 2000 rubles).
• 📱 The battery charge of the smartphone will be spent faster.
• 🖼️ Some Xiaomi smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro) require activation of Desktop mode (MIUI+) map.

4.Using DLNA/UPnP for streaming

Protocol DLNA It allows you to stream media over a local network, but it is not supported in Telegram, but you can bypass this restriction by downloading the video to the device and using Xiaomi. TV how DLNA-server.

Method 1: Television as a DLNA-Client (plays files from a smartphone)

• 📱 Install the BubbleUPnP or Plex app on your smartphone.
• 📁 In Telegram save the video to the folder on the device.
• 🔄 In BubbleUPnP, select a file and press Render. → Choose your Xiaomi TV list.

Method 2: Television as a DLNA-server (distributes files to a smartphone)

• 📺 On Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → Network → DLNA and turn on the option.
• 📱 On a smartphone in a file manager (e.g., Mi File Manager) select Network → DLNA.
• 🔍 Find the TV in the list of devices and copy the video from Telegram to it.

DLNA limitations:

• 🚫 Not all video formats are supported (e.g..mkv with.mkv). 10-bit coding may not be reproduced).
• 📶 Requires a stable connection to Wi-Fi (when the flow will be interrupted).
• 🔊 Sound can be transmitted separately from video (depending on codecs).

5. Alternative methods: SmartTubeNext and TV-applications

If you often have to stream Telegram videos to Xiaomi TV, consider installing alternative firmware or apps that extend the functionality of the TV. One of the most popular options is SmartTubeNext (modified YouTube for Android TV), which can play local files and streams from other sources.

Instructions for setting:

1. On Xiaomi TV, turn on Developer Mode: Settings → About TV → Click 7 times on “Build Number”
2. Go back to Settings → For developers and enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources.
3. Download SmartTubeNext from the official website (smarttubenext.github.io) and install it via Send Files to TV or File Commander.
4. In Telegram on your smartphone, save the video, then transfer it to your TV via FTP (FX File Explorer app) or cloud storage (Google Drive, Mi Cloud).
5. Open SmartTubeNext on TV, select Local Files and play the video.

Advantages of SmartTubeNext:

• 🎭 Support for subtitles and playlists.
• 🔍 Built-in browser to download videos from websites.
• 🎛️ Flexible quality and codec settings.

⚠️ Note: Installing third-party firmware or modified apps may result in a loss of warranty on your Xiaomi TV.Before installing SmartTubeNext, back up your data via Settings → System system → Backup.

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If the video in Telegram is not played on Xiaomi TV because of codecs, convert it to MP4 (H.264 + AAC) format using the VLC app or the online CloudConvert service.

6. Solving common problems

When streaming videos from Telegram to Xiaomi TV, users often encounter common mistakes, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

• 🚫 Miracast Black Screen: Check if Game Mode is on on your TV (Settings) → Picture → Image mode: it can block mirroring. Reset the router and smartphone. VPN on the phone (some protocols block the broadcast when active) VPN).
• 🔊 No sound when broadcasting through HDMI: In the smartphone settings go to Sound → Sound output and select HDMI. Check if the sound on the TV is silenced (Mute button on the remote). Update the TV firmware (Settings) → Update of the PO).
• 📶 Lags and stutters on Google Cast: Switch to 5 GHz Wi-Fi (if the router is dual-band). Close background apps on your smartphone. In the router settings, enable QoS (Quality of Service) to prioritize multimedia traffic.

If none of the methods work, check:

• 📋 Compatibility of your Xiaomi model TV with the selected protocol (see table above).
• 🔧 Availability of firmware updates for TV and smartphone.
• 🛡️ No blocking by the provider (some operators restrict multimedia traffic).

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On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 4.0+ (2022 and Newer – Google Cast Combination Gets Best Results + LocalCast app. Older models (until 2020) are more reliable to use HDMI-adapter.

FAQ: Frequent questions about broadcasting from Telegram to Xiaomi TV