How to Transmit an Image to a Xiaomi TV via Broadcast: The Complete Guide

Streaming content to Xiaomi’s big screen is a convenient way to enjoy movies, games or presentations without unnecessary wires. But how to set up a connection when you only have a smartphone, tablet or laptop at hand? In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, from the standard Miracast to alternative protocols like DLNA or AirPlay (yes, it also works on some Xiaomi TV models).

The main problem is that users are not connected or have no image on the screen, most often due to incorrect network settings, outdated drivers or device incompatibility. We will not only show you how to avoid typical errors, but also tell you which models of Xiaomi TVs support certain broadcast technologies, for example, the Mi TV series Q2 and later automatically detect devices with Google Cast, while older models may require manual configuration.

If you’ve never set up a wireless stream before, don’t worry: our instructions are suitable even for beginners, and experienced users will find rare life hacks here – for example, how to stream a screen from a MacBook to a Xiaomi TV without additional adapters or how to eliminate audio lag when watching videos.

1. Preparation of Xiaomi TV for broadcast

Before you plug in the device, make sure your Xiaomi TV is ready to receive the signal.

• 📺 Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Connections → Wireless broadcast (on some models, the path may differ: Settings) → Network and access → Miracast).
• 🔄 Update your TV firmware to the latest version. Outdated software versions often don't support new broadcast protocols. Check for relevance at Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 📶 Connect your TV and source device (smartphone, PC) to the same Wi-Fi network. DLNA Or Google Cast -- critical.
• 🔌 If you use a wired connection (e.g. via Ethernet), turn it off temporarily – some Xiaomi models TV Block wireless transmission with an active cable connection.

Pay special attention to your TV models. For example, the Mi TV 4S and Mi TV 4A only support Miracast and DLNA, while the Mi TV Q1 and newer are compatible with Google Cast (similar to Chromecast), you can specify the specifications on the official Xiaomi website or in the documentation for the device.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019 year, it may not support broadcast from devices on iOS (iPhone/iPad). This will require an adapter, such as Apple. TV or Mi TV Stick.

2. Broadcast from Android-smartphone to Xiaomi TV

Android smartphones (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO) support multiple broadcast protocols, and let’s look at two main ways: through the built-in Miracast feature and using Google Cast.

Method 1: Miracast (wireless display)

This is a versatile method that works on most Xiaomi TVs regardless of model.

1. On TV: turn on the broadcast standby mode in Settings → Wireless broadcast → Miracast.
2. On your smartphone: open Settings → Connections → Screen Broadcast (on MIUI the path can be Settings → Screen → Wireless display).
3. Select your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices. If the TV doesn't show up, refresh the search page or reboot both devices.
4. Confirm the connection on the TV screen (entry may be required) PIN-code).

Once successfully connected, the smartphone screen will be duplicated on the TV, and the image latency is usually 50-150 ms, which is noticeable in games, but not critical for video.

Method 2: Google Cast (for compatible models only)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (such as Mi TV Q2 2023 or Xiaomi TV A Pro), you can stream content from apps like YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos directly:

• 🎬 Open a supported app (such as YouTube) on your smartphone.
• 🔍 Click on the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner) and select your Xiaomi TV.
• 📺 Content will start playing on the TV, and the smartphone can be used as a remote.

The advantage of this method is minimal latency and the ability to continue using your smartphone while streaming, but Google Cast only works with a limited list of applications.

💡

If Miracast is constantly interrupted, try reducing the screen resolution of your smartphone to 720p in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → Assembly Number – tap 7 times).

3. Stream from iPhone or iPad to Xiaomi TV

Apple devices use the proprietary AirPlay protocol, which is not supported by Xiaomi TVs by default.

Method 1: Through the Xiaomi TV app (limited support)

Some Xiaomi TV models (such as Mi TV Q1E or Xiaomi TV A2) can accept AirPlay via firmware after the firmware update.

1. Make sure that your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the TV, open Settings → Apple AirPlay (if such a item is available).
3. On your iPhone, swipe down to open Control Point, tap Screen Duplicate and select your TV.

If Apple AirPlay is not on the menu, your model does not directly support this feature.

Method 2: Through third-party devices

For older models Xiaomi TV will require additional equipment:

• 📦 Apple TV — Connects to the TV through HDMI It allows you to stream the screen from the iPhone via AirPlay.
• 🔌 Mi TV Stick (with Google firmware) TV) — AirPlay supports after update.
• 🖥️ Laptop/PC – can be used as an intermediate: stream the iPhone screen to your computer via QuickTime Player, and then from your computer to your TV via Miracast.

⚠️ Note: When using Apple TV or Mi TV Stick make sure they are connected to the same thing HDMI-port, which is marked as ARC or CEC — This will allow you to control the volume from the TV remote.

4. Broadcast from Windows or Mac to Xiaomi TV

Windows 10/11 and macOS computers can also stream the screen to a Xiaomi TV, but the settings are different.

For Windows (Miracast)

In most cases, the built-in system means:

1. Press Win + K on the keyboard to open the Connection panel.
2. Select your Xiaomi TV from the list. If it doesn't, check if your Miracast PC supports (type in the command line dxdiag, then check the Miracast line in the System section).
3. Confirm the connection on the TV.

If the streaming doesn’t work, update your graphics card drivers (especially for Intel UHD Graphics or AMD Radeon).

For macOS (AirPlay or third-party utilities)

The MacBook doesn’t support Miracast, but there are alternatives:

• 🖥️ AirPlay – if the TV supports this protocol (see the section on iPhone).
• 🌐 AirParrot – a paid solution for Miracast. 5KPlayer — free-to-use DLNA. ApowerMirror - universal software for screen duplication.

For DLNA-You can also use the built-in QuickTime Player (Menu File) → New video, then source selection).

5. Solving broadcasting problems

If the image does not appear on the screen or the broadcast is constantly interrupted, use this table for diagnosis:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the network settings on your TV (Settings → Network → Network Reset) or updating the firmware of the source device.

💡

For stable broadcasting, use a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) router or connect your TV to the network via an Ethernet cable (if available).

6. Alternative ways of connecting

If wireless broadcasting is not suitable (for example, due to high latency), consider alternative options:

• 🔌 HDMI-cable is the most stable connection without delay. USB-C/HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter).
• 📡 Mi TV Stick is a compact device that turns any TV into a smart one TV Support for Google Cast and AirPlay.
• 🖥️ Steam Link – If you stream games from a PC, this software will provide minimal latency.
• 📱 Scrcpy – a utility for managing an Android device from a PC and duplicating the screen to the TV through ADB.

For Mi TV Stick, the instructions are simple:

1. Connect the device to HDMI-television-port.
2. Set it up via the Google Home app on your smartphone.
3. Use Google Cast or AirPlay to stream.

7. Optimization of broadcasting for games and video

If you plan to stream games or videos in high resolution, consider the following nuances:

• 🎮 For games: use a wired connection (HDMI) Specialized applications such as Moonlight (for the NVIDIA Miracast can be delayed up to 200ms, which is critical for shooters.
• 🎥 For the video. 4K: Make sure the router supports Wi-Fi 6 and the standard 802.11ac. For DLNA-broadcasts, use applications like VLC kodi.
• 🔊 For sound: if you are broadcasting music, select the TV settings mode PCM Dolby Digital to avoid delays.

For Xiaomi TV with ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) support, turn this mode into Settings → Image → Game Mode. This will reduce the input delay to 10–30 ms.

💡

If you're broadcasting a movie with subtitles, check the file encoding. Xiaomi TVs don't support.ass subtitles - use.srt.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming on Xiaomi TV