Connecting iPhone to Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities, from viewing photos on the big screen to streaming videos in 4K HDR. However, many users face compatibility problems - Apple and Xiaomi use different ecosystems, which requires specific solutions. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting (including hidden MIUI TV features), compare them in speed, transmission quality and reliability, and give a checklist for troubleshooting.
It’s important to understand that the methods vary depending on the TV model. For example, Xiaomi TV A Pro (2023+) supports AirPlay 2 out of the box, whereas budget series (Mi TV 4S) may require additional hardware. We tested each method on iOS 17 and MIUI TV 4.0+ devices to provide accurate instructions without outdated data.
1. Connect via AirPlay (the easiest way to new models)
If your Xiaomi TV is released after 2021, it most likely supports AirPlay 2, Apple's wireless content protocol. This is the fastest and most stable method, requiring no additional adapters.
To activate AirPlay on your TV:
- 📺 Go to Settings. → Connection and sharing → AirPlay
- 🔄 Turn on AirPlay and HomeKit switch
- 🔒 Create a 4-digit access code (or leave the field blank for open connection)
- 📱 On iPhone, swipe down the screen, tap Screen Duplication and select your TV
Advantages of the method: 1080p/60fps audio and video, minimal latency (ideal for games via Apple Arcade), support for Dolby Atmos. However, older models (Mi TV 4A) can lag when watching videos.
2.Use of HDMI-Adapter (universal method for all models)
If your TV doesn’t support AirPlay or you have an iPhone with a Lightning connector (up to iPhone) 14), digitally required AV-Apple adapter (around) 3 500₽). For the iPhone. 15 s USB-C adapter USB-C → HDMI (For example, Anker. 565). This method ensures the maximum quality of transmission. 4K@60Hz without compression, but requires wired connection.
Step-by-step:
- Connect the adapter to the iPhone and connect it to the TV through HDMI-cable.
- On the TV, select the signal source (HDMI 1/2 via the remote).
- The iPhone will be notified “Trust this device?”
- The screen of the smartphone is automatically duplicated on TV.
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Note that when you plug in through cheap adapters, you lose sound. The solution is to manually select the output of sound to Settings → Sounds → Output → [Adapter name].
3. Wireless transmission via Miracast (for Android-compatible models)
Xiaomi Android TVs (such as the Xiaomi TV Q2) support Miracast, a wireless screen transmission standard similar to AirPlay. However, the iPhone will require a workaround solution, since Apple does not support Miracast directly. We tested 3 working methods:
- ApowerMirror app (free with watermarks): 📱 Install the app on iPhone and TV (via Google Play on the Internet) TV). 🔗 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. 🖥️ In the iPhone app, select your TV from the list.
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- 📡 Activate Miracast in your TV settings (Settings) → Screen. → Wireless display).
- 📱 On iPhone, use Screen Mirroring for Miracast (paid, 300)₽).
Why Miracast can't work with iPhones?
The main disadvantage of Miracast for iPhone is a delay of up to 0.5 seconds and possible artifacts when moving fast, but the method works even on older Xiaomi TVs (for example, Mi TV 3S).
4. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (an alternative to older models)
Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect devices directly without a router, a method that is suitable for Xiaomi TVs without AirPlay, but requires additional applications.
- 📺 On the TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct in Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.
- 📱 In the annex TV Assist on iPhone select your TV from the list.
- 🔐 Enter. PIN-code displayed on the screen TV.
- 🎬 You can now stream a photo/video from the gallery or stream from the gallery. YouTube/Netflix.
Important limitation: Wi-Fi Direct does not support screen duplication, only transferring individual files or streaming from supported applications (see the list below). Transfer speed depends on the Wi-Fi version: on Xiaomi TV Q1E (Wi-Fi 6), the delay is minimal, on Mi TV 4A (Wi-Fi 4) slowdowns are possible.
| Annex | Support for Wi-Fi Direct | Max, permission. | Delay. |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | ✅ Yes. | 1080p | ~100 ms. |
| Netflix | ✅ Yes (only for accounts with Ultra) HD) | 720p | ~150 ms |
| Apple photos | ✅ Yes. | Original | No delay. |
| Safari (web video streaming) | ❌ No. | — | — |
5. Connect via Smart TV apps (for streaming content)
If you don’t need to duplicate the screen, just stream the video, use the built-in apps on your Xiaomi TV. Most services support synchronization with your iPhone:
- 🎥 YouTube: Click the Broadcast button in the app on your iPhone and select the TV.
- 🍿 Netflix/Disney+: Similar to YouTube, but requires a premium account.
- 📸 Google Photos: Allows you to show albums on TV via the device broadcast.
- 🎵 Apple Music: Supported on TVs with MIUI TV 3.0+ via AirPlay.
For Apple TV+, you'll have to use AirPlay or HDMI, which doesn't have a native app on Xiaomi TV. If the app doesn't find the TV, check:
⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2022 may be disabled protocol DLNA, necessary for broadcasting. Include it in Settings → Annexes → System applications → Media server.
6. Solving common connection problems
Even with the right setup, there can be errors.-5 Problems and solutions based on forum analysis 4PDA and Mi Community:
- The TV is not shown in the AirPlay listing: 🔌 Restart your router – sometimes DHCP fails IP TV. 🔄 Update the firmware TV Up to the latest version (instructions in Settings) → On TV. → Updating the system). 🛠️ Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Resetting the network).
Sound is transmitted, but video is not.
- 🔊 Check if the iPhone is enabled with the Sound Monitor (Settings) → Universal access → Audiovisual).
- 📺 On the TV, manually select the source of the signal (HDMI ARC adapter).
The most budget option is an adapter. HDMI + Lightning/USB-C.