How to stream the iPhone screen on the TV Xiaomi: all the ways of 2026

Introduction: why streaming from iPhone to Xiaomi TV is difficult

Apple users often face the challenge of how to quickly and without delay bring an image from the iPhone to the big screen of Xiaomi TV. Unlike the ecosystem of Samsung or LG, where there is built-in support for AirPlay 2, Xiaomi TVs (especially models until 2022) require additional manipulation, the reasons are rooted in proprietary protocols Apple and the limitations of the operating system MIUI TV.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working streaming methods, from standard AirPlay to workarounds using third-party devices. Particular attention will be paid to the compatibility of Xiaomi TV models (P1, A2, Q2, etc.) with different versions of iOS, as well as typical errors like “no sound” or “hang image”. If you tried to connect through Screen Mirroring and received the message “Device is not supported”, here you will find a solution.

Method 1: AirPlay on Xiaomi TV – official support and workarounds

Since 2023, Xiaomi has been adding AirPlay 2 support to its flagship models (e.g., Xiaomi TV Q2 75" or Xiaomi TV A Pro).However, for most users with 2020-2022 TVs, this method is still not available out of the box.

If your TV supports AirPlay 2, turn on the feature in the menu:

1. Go to Settings → Connections → AirPlay.
2. Activate the switch and select Access Mode (“All” or “Devices on this network only”).
3. On your iPhone, swipe down from the top right corner (for iOS 12+) and press Screen Mirroring.

For TVs without AirPlay, there is a workaround through the ApowerMirror or LetsView app, which emulates the Miracast protocol, but can delay up to 1-2 seconds.

Method 2: Miracast – wireless broadcast without Apple restrictions

Miracast is a universal wireless screen standard that all Xiaomi TVs have supported since 2018, but the iPhone does not have built-in Miracast support due to Apple's policy.

• 📱 LetsView is a free app with minimal latency (up to 0.5 s). Requires installation on both devices.
• 🖥️ ApowerMirror - paid version ($29.99/year) supports broadcasting in 1080p screen-recording.
• 🔄 Screen Mirroring (by Mobizen) – an alternative with support for TV control with iPhone.

Instructions for LetsView:

Install the app on iPhone and Xiaomi TV| Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network | Run LetsView on your TV and select Receiver mode | On iPhone, click Start Broadcast and select your TV |Confirm the connection on your TV-->

⚠️ Note: When using Miracast, sound may disappear through third-party apps. To fix this, go to the app settings on your iPhone and turn on the option "Transfer audio separately" (if available). If there is no sound at all, check if the TV is blocking it – some Xiaomi models by default turn off audio when mirroring.

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If the image is “slowing”, reduce the resolution of the broadcast in the application settings to 720p or connect to the router at 5 GHz (rather than 2.4 GHz).

Method 3: Wired HDMI connection – no lags or delays

If you want a stable, time-free streaming experience (like playing games or watching movies in high definition), the best option is a wired HDMI connection.

• ⚡ Lightning adapter → HDMI (Apple official or certified analogue).
• 📺 HDMI-cable 2.0 or higher for support 4K@60Hz).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the iPhone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable (use the port) HDMI 2.0/ARC better quality).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2/3).
4. The iPhone will be notified “Trust this device?”

⚠️ Note: When using non-original adapters (baseus, ugreen, etc.) there may be no sound:

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and tactile signals on the iPhone.
2. In the "Sound output" section, select your adapter (it will appear as an external device).

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Minimum latency (critical for games via Apple Arcade or Xbox Cloud Gaming).
• 📊 Support for permits up to 4K HDR (if there is a compatible cable).
• 🔋 No Wi-Fi dependency (important for places with poor signaling).

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Wired HDMI is the only way to stream the iPhone screen on Xiaomi TV in 4K resolution without compression and lag.

Method 4: Using an Apple TV or other media set-top boxes

If you're Xiaomi. TV It doesn’t support AirPlay, but you have Apple. TV (or even Android TV-A console like the Xiaomi Mi Box S, you can use it as an intermediary, and this method is especially relevant for owners of older TV models. TV 3/4).

For Apple TV:

1. Connect your Apple TV to your TV via HDMI.
2. Make sure that both iPhone and Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On iPhone, open Control Point → Screen Mirroring → select your Apple TV.

For Xiaomi Mi Box S or NVIDIA Shield:

• Install the AirScreen app (available on Google Play).
• Start it and turn on AirPlay mode.
• On iPhone, select the console from the Screen Mirroring menu.

⚠️ Attention: When using Android TV-Sound delays can occur up to 0.3 to 0.5 seconds to synchronize audio and video:

1. Open the AirScreen application settings.
2. Find the "Sound Lag" section and select the value manually (start with -100 ms).

Comparison of methods with prefixes:

Method 5: Broadcasting via DLNA – for photos, videos and music

If you don’t need to mirror the entire screen, but only transfer photos, videos or music, you can use the DLNA protocol. All Xiaomi TV supports it out of the box, and on the iPhone you will need a third-party application (for example, VLC or Infuse).

Instructions for the VLC:

1. Install VLC on your iPhone and connect both devices to the same network.
2. In VLC, select a file to play.
3. Click on the broadcast icon (in the upper right corner) and select your Xiaomi TV.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 No support. DRM-Protected content (e.g., movies from Apple) TV+ or Netflix is not broadcasting).
• 📱 It is impossible to transfer the screen in full (only individual files).
• 🔊 The sound is transmitted, but may be unsynchronized with the video (solved by adjusting the buffer to the video). VLC).

For the broadcast of photos it is more convenient to use the built-in Gallery app on Xiaomi TV:

1. On your iPhone, open the Photos app and select an album.
2. Click Share → AirDrop (if the TV supports) or use Google Photos to sync.
3. On the TV, open the Gallery and select a folder with synchronized photos.

Error Discovery: What to Do When the Broadcast is Not Working

Even with the right settings, users often face problems — TOP-5 mistakes and their solutions:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Updates to the firmware on the TV (Settings) → On TV. → Update of the PO).
• 📶 Router settings: turn off IGMP Snooping and Enable Multicast.
• 🔌 Power adapters: some of the HDMI-Adapters require additional power through USB.

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90% of broadcast problems are solved by changing Wi-Fi to 5 GHz or using original cables/adapters.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming iPhone on Xiaomi TV