How to play music from your phone on a Xiaomi TV

Xiaomi’s Android TVs offer users far more than just watching TV channels or streaming video content. One of the most sought-after features is the device’s ability to act as a high-quality speaker system that plays music directly from your smartphone, which allows you to turn the living room into a makeshift concert hall using only a wireless connection and familiar apps on your phone.

The connection process can vary depending on your smartphone model, Android or iOS operating system version, and the specific model of Xiaomi Mi TV or Redmi TV. In this article, we will discuss in detail all existing methods of audio broadcasting, from standard system functions to specialized software that provides minimal audio latency.

Before you get to the practical steps, it is important to understand that the quality of data transfer is directly dependent on the stability of your home Wi-Fi network. To transmit audio without compression and delays, it is recommended to use a 5 GHz network if your router and TV support this standard. If you plan to use the TV as a permanent source of sound for parties or background music, the correct network setting will be the foundation for comfortable use.

Preparation of equipment and network for stable broadcasting

The first and most critical step is to ensure the right network environment. To successfully transmit media, both devices — the smartphone and the TV — must be on the same LAN. This means they must be connected to the same router. If you have a dual-band router, make sure that both devices are connected to the same frequency, preferably 5 GHz, as it provides the higher bandwidth required for high-resolution audio streaming.

Check if your Xiaomi TV software is up to date. Manufacturers regularly release patches that improve Miracast and Chromecast protocols, which are the basics for broadcasting. Go to the TV settings menu, select About TV or About device, and click System Update. Having the current firmware version eliminates many software bugs associated with device search.

Also worth paying attention to the power saving settings on your smartphone. Aggressive battery saving algorithms can force background data transfer processes to terminate, which will lead to a music break. In your phone’s battery settings, find the application that will be streamed through (for example, YouTube, Spotify or system player), and set the “No Limits” mode or turn off the energy savings for this particular application.

Using the built-in Chromecast feature for music

Xiaomi TVs are powered by Android TV, which means native support for Google Cast (Chromecast built-in) technology. This is perhaps the most convenient and stable way to stream music from popular apps. You don't have to manually adjust anything if both devices are connected to the same network. Just open an app with music on your phone, such as YouTube Music, Spotify or Yandex.Music.

In the application interface, find the broadcast icon — usually a rectangle with waves in the corner. When you click on it, you'll see a list of available devices. Select your Xiaomi Mi TV. Once connected, playback control (track switching, volume, playlists) goes completely to the smartphone, and the TV acts as a quality digital receiver, which allows you to use the phone for other tasks without interrupting music.

⚠️ Note: When using Chromecast, the sound may have a slight latency (latency) in the 1-2 It's normal for streaming, but it can be noticeable if you use your phone as a remote control for the Internet. DJ-Real-time karaoke or mixing.

The advantage of this method is that traffic goes directly from the router to the TV, bypassing the phone after the start command, which reduces the load on the smartphone battery and frees up its processor. However, to work this way, the source application must support the Google Cast protocol. Most modern streaming services have this feature, but some local players may not support it.

Screen and sound broadcast via Miracast

If the app doesn’t support Chromecast, Miracast technology, known in the Xiaomi ecosystem as “Translation” or “Wireless Display,” comes to the rescue, allowing you to completely clone the smartphone screen to the TV, including transmitting all system sound. To activate this feature on the Xiaomi TV, you usually don’t need to install additional apps, since support is built into the system.

On your TV, go to the app menu and find the Translation or Miracast program. Run it and the TV goes into the standby mode. On your Android smartphone, open the notification curtain and find the Translation, Smart View (on Samsung) or Projection button. On iPhone, this feature is called Screen Replay and works through AirPlay if the TV supports this protocol (models with Android TV 9.0 and above often have AirPlay 2 built-in).

Once connected, the phone’s image will appear on a large screen and the sound will be duplicated through the TV’s speakers, a method ideal for playing music from file managers or browsers that don’t have a built-in Cast button. However, the phone’s screen will burn constantly, leading to increased battery consumption.

• 📱 Android: Notification curtain → Broadcast/Projection → Choose TV.
• 🍏 iOS: Control point → Screen replay → Choose Xiaomi TV.
• 📺 TV: The Translation application must be launched in advance.
• 🔌 Network: The same Wi-Fi for both devices.

The sound quality of Miracast depends on the codec that the devices agree on. Usually, a stereo stream with a bitrate sufficient for comfortable listening, but audiophiles may notice a difference from a wired connection. In addition, when you use your phone actively (notifications, calls), the sound stream on the TV can be interrupted or change the volume.

Third-party applications for enhanced capabilities

Staffing is sometimes not enough, especially if you want to access advanced equalizer settings or stream content from cast-protocol-blocking apps, and third-party solutions available on the Google Play Store come to the rescue, with BubbleUPnP or Cast to TV - XCast being one of the most popular and functional apps.

These programs work as universal bridges, supporting a wide range of protocols, including DLNA, UPnP and Chromecast. They allow you not only to stream music, but also to create complex playlists by mixing tracks from different sources, installing such an application on the TV (via the built-in Google Play store on TV) and on the phone gives you complete control over the playback process.

For users who prefer local files, an excellent solution would be to install a file manager with network support on the TV, for example, X-plore File Manager. DLNA-The phone can share the music folder on the server, and the TV, when it runs the X-plore, sees the folder as a network storage, and it allows you to play music directly from the phone's memory, using the resources of the TV processor to decode the sound.

Connecting via Bluetooth: pros and cons

While Wi-Fi methods are preferable for quality, Bluetooth remains a versatile option that does not require network setup. Xiaomi TVs are equipped with a Bluetooth module that allows you to connect smartphones like regular wireless headphones or speakers. To pair, go to the TV settings: Settings → Controllers and accessories → Add accessory.

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and start looking for devices. When your Xiaomi TV appears on the list, click on it to pair, confirm the code on your TV screen if you need to, and then all the sound from the phone, whether it's music from the player, video from the gallery or even sound from games, will be output through the TV speakers.

The main disadvantage of Bluetooth connectivity is the strong compression of the audio stream. Codecs used by default in Bluetooth cut the frequency range, which makes the sound less detailed compared to Wi-Fi transmission. Also, the range is limited, and if you go to another room, communication can be interrupted. Use this method only if the Wi-Fi network is temporarily unavailable.

Solving problems with latency and sound quality

A common problem with wireless broadcasting is to desynchronize sound and image, especially if you're watching clips or performing in karaoke. If the music is "lagging behind" or ahead of the picture, try rebooting the router. Often the problem lies in overflow of the communication channel or conflict. IP-local-network addresses.

Another effective method is to change the audio output settings on the TV itself. Go to Settings → Sound → Output and try switching from Automatic to PCM. This will cause the TV to receive an already decoded signal, which in some cases reduces the load on the internal processor and reduces latency. Also check if the TV is on Volume Sound modes or equalizers, which can bring additional processing and lags.

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If the sound is interrupted, try to turn off mobile data on your phone. Sometimes the smartphone tries to switch to 4G/5G at a weak Wi-Fi signal, breaking the local connection.

In some cases, cleaning the cache of the app that is streaming through helps: Go to the settings of the TV, find the application (for example, YouTube), select Clear the cache and restart it, which will delete temporary files that may have been corrupted and caused malfunctions in network protocols.

⚠️ Note: Do not use multiple methods of connection at the same time. If you have Bluetooth activated and you are streaming over Wi-Fi, there may be conflicts of priorities of the audio stream, which will lead to wheezing or complete absence of sound.

Questions and Answers (FAQ)

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The best quality sound without delay provides wired connectivity, but for wireless, the best choice is the Chromecast protocol over a 5 GHz network.