Honor Magic Link on Xiaomi: How to set up and use the multiscreen feature

Honor Magic Link is Honor’s proprietary wireless device synchronization solution that allows you to instantly transfer files, duplicate screens or control a smartphone from a PC. But what if you’re a Xiaomi owner and want to take advantage of these features? Despite the fact that the feature was originally developed for the Huawei/Honor ecosystem, there are legal and non-obvious ways to integrate it with Xiaomi devices – both official (through third-party applications) and semi-official (through the Huawei Share or Multi-screen Collaboration protocols).

In this article, we will discuss:

• 🔹 What Xiaomi models support Magic Link (spoiler: not all, but there is a way out)
• 🔹 Step-by-step customization through Huawei Mobile Services apps and alternative methods
• 🔹 Common bugs and how to fix them (from missing a device to Bluetooth issues)
• 🔹 Comparison with MIUI-Mi Share, Quick Share – which is faster and more stable?

Important: Magic Link on Xiaomi only works if you install additional software and may require root rights for full functionality on some firmware. If your goal is just transferring files, you might want to consider native Xiaomi solutions like Quick Share (formerly Mi Share).

Honor Magic Link Compatibility with Xiaomi: Which Models Are Supported

Officially, the Honor Magic Link is not supported on Xiaomi devices, as it requires Huawei’s proprietary protocols (Huawei Share or Device+).

• ✅ Models with Kirin chipset (e.g. Huawei MatePad or Honor Magic) V2) You can interact with Xiaomi through Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), If the latter is installed with the Huawei HiSuite or Device application+.
• ✅ Xiaomi MIUI 14+ Google Nearby Share can partially emulate functionality through third-party apps like SuperBeam or Feem (but without a multiscreen).
• ❌ Older models (before the Redmi Note 8 or Mi 9) do not support modern Huawei protocols due to the lack of Bluetooth 5.0+ limitations MIUI.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global (European/Indian firmware) may block installation APK-Huawei files due to Google policy, which would require changing the firmware region to China ROM or bypassing the way ADB. 2. Step-by-step: how to connect Honor Magic Link to Xiaomi: 📱 Xiaomi smartphone on the MIUI 12+ (preferably 14+). 💻 The device Honor/Huawei (Smartphone, tablet or PC with Magic Link support. 🔗 Huawei Mobile Services app (you can download it here). 🔄 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and NFC (Optionally. 1. Installation HMS Download and install the following on Xiaomi APK-Files (consecutively): Huawei Mobile Services (HMS Core is the basis for the operation of services. Huawei ID — For authorization (you can use a temporary account).+ or Huawei Share - directly for Magic Link. 2. Setup on the device Honor/Huawei On the second device (Honor Magic) V2, Huawei MateBook, etc.: Open Settings → Devices → Magic Link. Activate Device Search. Select Xiaomi from the list of found devices (if not displayed, see Problems and Solutions). 3. Confirmation of connection: Xiaomi will have a connection request. Confirm it and select the type of interaction: 📲 Screen Duplication – to control a smartphone from a PC. 📎 File Transfer – for Data Exchange. 🖥️ Multiscreen – to expand the desktop (requires) MIUI 14+). ☑️ Checklist before connection Install HMS Core Enable Bluetooth and Wi-FiAuthorize in Huawei IDUpdate MIUI Check the compatibility of models in the table above: 0 / 5 3. Alternative ways: If Magic Link doesn’t work If the standard method didn’t work, try these options: 🔄 Using Multi-screen Collaboration PC On Xiaomi Pad 6 or Xiaomi 13 Ultra you can activate PC mode (Settings) → Special facilities → PC mode), and then connect to the Honor device via Huawei Share as a monitor. 📡 Utilities like ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport emulate some of the Magic Link features, but without direct integration into the system. 🔧 Root-based firmware with root-access, you can manually patch system files to support Huawei Share (instructions are on the root-access). XDA How to Enable Developer Mode on Xiaomi for Root Methods Go to Settings → About the phone and 7 times click on the version MIUI. Then go back to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers and activate debugging by USB and Unlock. OEM. ⚠️ Note: Using root methods voids Xiaomi's warranty and can lead to unstable system operation.Before experimenting, back up via Mi Cloud or TWRP. 4. Comparison of Honor Magic Link with MIUI-If your goal is simply to transfer files or manage devices, perhaps native Xiaomi solutions will be more convenient: Honor Magic Link MIUI Quick Share Mi Share (Old) File Transfer Speed Up to 90 MB/s Up 50 MB/s Up 20 MB/s Multiscreen (Duplicate) Yes (from PC) No No Cross-platform Only Huawei/Honor Xiaomi, POCO, Redmi Only Xiaomi Control PC from Smartphone Yes No No 📊 What Magic Link feature do you want to use on Xiaomi?Duplicate screen Control PCMultiscreen for games Other When to choose Magic Link: 🎮 You need a multiscreen for gaming (like using a smartphone as a PC gamepad). 🖥️ You work in the Huawei ecosystem (MateBook laptop, MatePad tablet). 🚀 Maximum transmission speed is important (for example, for video) 4K). When is the best time to use MIUI-decision: 📱 You need a simple file transfer between Xiaomi devices. 🔄 You do not want to install additional software. 🛡️ Stability is important (Magic Link can lie on unofficial firmware). 5. Common problems and their solutions When connecting Honor Magic Link to Xiaomi, users encounter typical errors: 🔍 Reboot both devices, turn on Flight Mode for 30 seconds, then activate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi again. If it doesn't work, check if your Xiaomi model supports Bluetooth 5.0+. 🔌 Connection breaks Solution: Turn off battery saving for Huawei apps in Settings → Battery → Optimization. Also check if the connection is blocked by an antivirus (e.g. Avast or 360 Security). 📱 There is no Magic Link option in the Solution menu: Install Huawei Mobile Services via APKMirror (version no lower than 6.7.0.300. 🔒 Huawei is required ID, but not registered Solution: Use VPN You can use China or Hong Kong to create an account, alternatively a temporary account via Huawei Cloud. 💡If Magic Link is unstable, try connecting via a hotspot instead of Wi-Fi. To do this, turn on Modem Modem on Xiaomi, and on Honor device, connect to this network before activating Magic Link. ⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware (for example, MIUI EU) Huawei services may conflict with Google Play Services, in which case, before setting up Magic Link, temporarily disable auto-update apps in the Play Market. 6. Security: Risks of using Magic Link on Xiaomi Connecting devices from different manufacturers through proprietary protocols always involves risks: 🛡️ Data Leak: Huawei Mobile Services Collects Telemetry (Including Device Models and Telemetry) IP-You can turn off the collection in the settings HMS Core, but it could disrupt Magic Link. 🔓 Bluetooth Vulnerabilities: Huawei Share Protocol Uses Bluetooth LE, It is recommended that you disable Magic Link after using it. 📵 Conflicts with MIUI: On some devices (Redmi Note 11, POCO X3) post-installation HMS Core can cause lags in the interface. Solution is cache reset via Recovery. 💡For maximum security, use Magic Link only on trusted networks (such as home Wi-Fi) and turn off the feature after the session is over. If you are concerned about privacy, consider alternatives: 🔐 LocalSend – open source file transfer without clouds. 🔐 KDE Connect – to control the PC from the phone (works through LAN). 🔐 Snapdrop – a web service for sharing files over a local network. FAQ: Frequent questions about Honor Magic Link on Xiaomi ❓ Can I use Magic Link on Xiaomi without installing it? HMS Core, HMS Core is a prerequisite for Huawei’s protocols, and the alternative is to use third-party apps like ApowerMirror, but they don’t support all of the Magic Link features. ❓ Why is Magic Link running slowly on my Redmi Note 12? most likely the problem is Bluetooth 5.1 (instead of 5.2) or background optimization. MIUI. Try: Disable background restriction for Huawei Share in battery settings. Switch from 5GHz Wi-Fi to 2.4GHz (sometimes more stable). Delete Device app cache+. ❓ Can you play games with Xiaomi on a Honor laptop using Magic Link? Technically, but with reservations: 🎮 Only touch screen games are supported (e.g. Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail). 🕹️ For games with a gamepad (for example, Call of Duty Mobile) you will need additional software like Octopus. ⚠️ Delayed input (input lag) can reach 50-100 MS, which is critical for shooters. ❓ How to disable Magic Link if it's constantly trying to connect? Go to Settings → Annexes → App management, find Huawei Share or Device+ and: Turn off auto-start. Disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Clear the app data. If that doesn't work, delete it. HMS Core through ADB: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.hms ❓ Does Magic Link support file transfers larger than the previous one? 10 Officially not, the limit is 10 GB for one file. For large files: 📁 Break the file into parts with the help of 7-Zip WinRAR. 🔗 Use it. FTP-server on Xiaomi (for example, through Solid Explorer). ☁️ Upload the file to the cloud (Huawei Cloud or Google Drive) and share the link.