How to connect Honor smartphone to Xiaomi TV: all ways + error solving

Connecting Honor to a Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities, from watching photos on the big screen to streaming games or presentations. However, many users face difficulties - the TV does not see the phone, the image is slowing down or the sound is lost. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting (including hidden MIUI functions), and also solve typical errors that are not described in the official instructions.

It’s important to understand that the connection method depends on your Xiaomi TV model (A2, S, Q2 or P1) and the version of Honor firmware (since Magic UI 4.0, synchronization algorithms have changed).We’ve tested all options on devices from the budget Redmi Smart Fire TV to the flagship Xiaomi OLED Vision. If your TV is older, some features may not be available – we’ll warn you about this in advance.

Before you go to the instructions, check two key points:

• 📶 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for wireless methods). TV This can be checked in the settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
• 🔄 The TV has Miracast on, and the new firmware has it hidden: press the Home button on the remote. → Select the screen → Wireless display.

1. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (fastest way)

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to stream the Honor screen on Xiaomi TV without a router — devices connect directly. This is ideal for presentations or watching videos on a trip. However, there is a caveat: on Xiaomi TVs older than 2021, this feature can be called Wi-Fi Display or Screen Mirroring.

Instructions for Honor (for example, Honor 90 with Magic UI 7.1):

1. Open Settings → Connected Devices → Connect devices → Wireless display.
2. Turn on the Wireless Display slider and wait for the device to be found.
3. In the list, select the name of your Xiaomi TV (e.g. MiTV-A2-55).
4. Confirm the connection on the TV (entry may be required) PIN-phone-screen).

On TV:

• 📺 Press the Home button on the remote → Screen. → Wireless display.
• 🔍 Enable device search and select your Honor from the list.
• ⚙️ If the image is slowing down, in the settings of the TV reduce the resolution to 720p (Settings → Display. → Miracast's permission).

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If the TV doesn't find the phone, restart both devices and search again. On some Honor models, it helps to turn on developer mode and activate the Wi-Fi debugging option in Settings → About Phone → Build Number (click 7 times).

2.Use of Miracast (Screen Mirroring) to duplicate the screen

Miracast is a wireless image transfer standard supported by all modern Xiaomi TV. Unlike Wi-Fi Direct, it allows you not only to broadcast the screen, but also to manage content from your phone (for example, flip through photos with gestures). UI 5.0+ This function is hidden deeper.

How to turn on Honor:

1. Go to Settings → System → Additional → Wireless projection (on some models, the path: Settings → Device → Device Connection).
2. Activate the Wireless Projection (Miracast).
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list. If you don’t have one, update your TV firmware (instructions in Section 6).

Challenges and solutions:

• 🚫 “I couldn’t connect” error: turn off the TV VPN and check that in the settings → Network → Additional Mode included AP Isolation (must be turned off).
• 🔊 No sound: on Honor go to Settings → Sound. → Select the TV and select the sound (Miracast).
• 📶 Lags when watching video: in Miracast settings on your TV, set Performance Mode instead of Saving Energy.

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HDMI Connection: Maximum Quality Without Latency

If you need a stable connection without lags (for example, for games or videos in the Internet) 4K), use HDMI-You'll need an adapter for Honor:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (model USB-C, Honor 70 or Honor Magic V2).
• 🖥️ Cable HDMI 2.0 (support 4K@60Hz).
• ⚡ Charging the phone: when connecting to HDMI phone discharges faster.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port on Honor.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV with an HDMI cable (use an HDMI 2.0 or ARC port for better quality).
3. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input on the remote and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
4. The phone may be asked to allow the transfer of images — confirm.

Important nuances:

• 🎮 For games, use the Game Display Mode on the TV (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → Game).
• 🔋 If the phone overheats, reduce the brightness of the screen to 70% or use an external fan.
• 📱 On some Honor models (for example, Honor) X9a) upon HDMI-The touch screen is turned off – you can only control it from the TV.

4. USB-Connection: file transfer and control from the remote

Connection through USB-cable is suitable for viewing photos / videos or controlling your phone from the Xiaomi remote TV. However, this method does not broadcast the screen – only allows you to view files through the built-in conductor of the TV.

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → USB-A (or USB-C → USB-C, if the TV supports).
• ⚙️ File Transfer Mode on the phone (not "Only Charging").

How to connect:

1. Connect your phone and TV with a cable (use the USB 3.0 port on your TV for faster speeds).
2. On the phone, select File Transfer (not “Charging”) in the notification bar.
3. On the TV, open the Explorer or Media Player app.
4. In the list of devices, select your Honor – you will open access to DCIM, Download and others folders.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 You can’t stream the screen or run apps (such as YouTube or Netflix).
• 📁 Some video formats (e.g.,.mkv) may not play through the TV's built-in player.
• 🔒 On Magic phones. UI 6.0+ You may need to unlock the debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Assembly number → 7 taps).

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USB-Connection is the only way to manage files on your phone from Xiaomi remote TV, But it doesn't replace a full screen broadcast.

5. Alternative methods: DLNA and third-party applications

If standard methods don’t work, use DLNA or specialized applications, which is true for older Xiaomi TV models (like Mi TV 3S) or if you want to stream specific content (like IPTV).

Method 1: DLNA (for photo/video/music)

• 📱 On your phone, install the BubbleUPnP or LocalCast app.
• 📺 Turn it on on the TV. DLNA-server settings → Network → DLNA.
• 🔄 In the app on your phone, select a file and send it to Xiaomi. TV.

Method 2: Applications for mirroring

Warnings:

⚠️ Note: When using ApowerMirror on Honor with Magic UI 4.0 may occur "Device not supported." Solution: in the application settings, disable Hardware acceleration.

⚠️ Note: If you use TeamViewer to stream games, the control delay will be 0.5-1.5 seconds – this is critical for shooters or racing.

6. Solving typical connection errors

Even with the right setup, the connection may not work, and we've collected real-world user cases and solutions that aren't described in the official documentation.

Problem 1: The TV doesn’t see the phone in the list of devices

• 🔄 Reboot the router and disable the function on it AP Isolation.
• 📱 On Honor, turn on Flight Mode for 10 seconds, then turn off and repeat the search.
• 📺 On the TV, reset network settings: Settings → Network → Resetting network settings.

Problem 2: Image is slowing or tearing

• 📶 Switch the router to 5 GHz (in the router settings).
• 🖥️ On TV, reduce Miracast resolution to 720p.
• 📵 Disconnect all other devices from Wi-Fi (smart watches, laptops, etc.).

Problem 3: No sound when broadcasting

• 🔊 On the phone in the sound settings (Settings) → Sound) select Output device → Television.
• 🔕 If you use HDMI, Check that the cable supports sound transmission (the package must be indicated). HDMI ARC).
• 🎵 In some apps (like YouTube), the sound is blocked – try playing the video through the browser.

Critical information: On Xiaomi TV series A2 2022 and S Pro 2023 in firmware older than MIUI TV 3.0.12 disabled standard Miracast. Instead, Google Cast - to connect you need to install on your phone Google Home and select the TV as a Chromecast device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Honor to Xiaomi TV