How to Duplicate a Screen from Xiaomi Phone to a TV: All Ways 2026

You want to stream Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO videos to the big screen, but don’t know how to do it quickly and without lag? Duplicating your screen on your TV opens up new possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to showing presentations or streaming games. In this article, we will examine all the current ways – from wireless technologies (Miracast, Google Cast) to wired solutions (HDMI, USB-C).

It’s important to consider that the methods differ in stability, latency and supported models. For example, the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi Note 12 work with Miracast out of the box, and older devices (like Redmi 5) may need an adapter. We’ll also reveal the hidden settings of Android 14/13, which speed up connectivity and reduce lags when duplicated.

1. Wireless duplication via Miracast (without router)

Miracast technology allows you to transfer images directly from your phone to your TV without intermediaries (router or Internet), which is the most versatile way for Xiaomi devices, as it is supported by most TV models (since 2013) and Android 4.2+ smartphones.

To activate Miracast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen Transfer (or Wireless Display in Older Versions) MIUI).
• 📺 On TV: Turn on Screen Mirroring (in the Network or Signal Sources menu). TV Path: Settings → Connection → Wireless display.
• 🔍 Select the name of your TV in the list of available devices on your phone.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• ⚡ Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network (even if Miracast is not running on the Internet, some TVs require a pre-connection).
• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes it blocks the multicast traffic needed to detect devices.
• 📶 On the phone, turn on the developer mode (7 taps according to the version) MIUI About the phone and activate debugging over Wi-Fi.

⚠️ Note: Some Samsung TVs and LG Miracast may not work properly due to proprietary protocols, in which case use Google Cast (see next section).

2. Streaming via Google Cast (Chromecast, Android TV)

Google Cast is a protocol from Google that allows you to stream content from your phone to your TV through apps (YouTube, Netflix, Chrome browser). Unlike Miracast, it doesn't duplicate the entire screen, but only the content you select (such as a video or presentation), which reduces network load and reduces latency.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On TV: For Xiaomi TV: Settings → Connect → Google Cast. For Android TV (Sony, Philips): find the Cast icon in the notification bar. For regular TVs: connect Google Chromecast to the HDMI port.

• Open the app (like YouTube) → tap the Cast icon (a rectangle with Wi-Fi in the corner).
• Choose your TV from the list.

The advantages of Google Cast:

• 🎮 Minimum latency when watching videos (important for games and movies).
• 🔋 Low power consumption (the phone does not heat up).
• 🌐 It works even on weak routers (sufficient speed of 5 Mbit / s).

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as TikTok or VK Videos blocked from broadcasting via Cast due to restrictions DRM. Use full screen duplication through Miracast.

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3. Wired connection via HDMI (requires an adapter)

If you need a stable connection without lags (for example, for games or conferences), the best option is a wired connection through the Internet. HDMI. This will require an adapter, as modern Xiaomi smartphones do not have any. HDMI-port.

Which adapters are suitable:

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect the adapter to your phone and the HDMI cable to your TV.
2. On the TV, select the source of the HDMI signal (Source button on the remote).
3. A request for permission to duplicate may appear on the phone - confirm it.
4. If the image does not appear, go to Settings → Screen → HDMI Mode and choose Duplicate or Expand.

Important: For USB-C → HDMI adapters, check if your smartphone supports DisplayPort Alt Mode. If not, the image will not be transmitted. A list of supported models can be found on Xiaomi's website (Specifications section).

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If you connect your phone to HDMI, you can reduce the brightness of the screen to 70% or connect the adapter to charge, which will reduce the load on the processor.

4.Duplicate via USB (MTP + DeX Mode)

A little-known way to connect your phone to the TV through USB-DeX cable (similar to Samsung DeX for Xiaomi) that allows you to display the smartphone interface on a large screen with mouse and keyboard support. 12/13/14) and some models POCO.

How to activate:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to your TV with a cable USB-C → USB-A (or USB-C → USB-C, if TV supports).
• 📱 On the phone in the notification panel, select File Transfer mode (MTP) → DeX Mode (if available).
• 📺 On the TV, you may need to select a source. USB or Media Player.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Not all apps support DeX (for example, some games may not run).
• ⚡ Requires a cable with data transmission support (charging cables will not work).
• 🔄 When connecting to old TVs, you may need to OTG-adapter.

5. Use of streaming applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use third-party apps, which are useful for older models of phones or TVs without Miracast/Chromecast support.

1. ApowerMirror (for screen duplication):

• 📱 Install the app on your phone from Google Play.
• 📺 On the TV, open your browser and go to the ApowerMirror website, then download it. TV-version.
• 🔗 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network and follow the instructions in the app.

2. TeamViewer QuickSupport (for remote control):

• 📱 Install TeamViewer QuickSupport on your phone.
• 📺 On your TV, open TeamViewer (available on Android) TV Xiaomi TV).
• 🔑 Enter. ID phone on TV to connect.

Warning: Third-party applications may transmit data through their servers, and avoid entering personal information (passwords, bank details) during a duplication session.

Duplicate through DLNA (for multimedia)

DLNA allows you to broadcast only media files (photos, videos, music) to your TV, but not the entire screen, which is convenient for watching movies or listening to music without using additional devices.

How to set up:

1. On the phone: Open the Gallery or Music. Select a file → Share → DLNA or Broadcast.

• Enable the DLNA function in network settings.
• Select your phone from the list of available devices.

Compatible applications for Xiaomi:

• 🎵 Mi Music (built-in support) DLNA).
• 📽️ Xiaomi Gallery (option "Translate on TV").
• 🌐 VLC (universal player with support DLNA).

⚠️ Attention: DLNA does not support protected content (such as movies from Netflix or KinoPoisk). HDMI.

7. Problem Solving: Lags, no sound, connection cuts off

Even if you set it up properly, you can have problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If the problem is not solved:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and TV.
• 📶 Check if the broadcast is blocked. VPN firewall.
• 🔧 Reset network settings on your phone: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings.

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For maximum stability, use a combination of wired connectivity (HDMI for video) and wireless (Bluetooth for sound).

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