How to transfer the phone screen to the TV Xiaomi: all working ways

Broadcasting your smartphone screen to Xiaomi’s big TV opens up new possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to showing presentations or running mobile games at a diagonal of 55+ inches. However, not everyone knows that there are at least five methods of connection, and each of them has its own nuances. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods – from Miracast wireless protocols and Google Cast to wired connection via HDMI, and also reveal the finerities of settings for different models of Xiaomi TVs (including the Mi TV series A, Mi TV Q, Redmi Smart TV).

It's important to remember that the choice of method depends not only on the model of the TV, but also on the operating system of the smartphone. For example, iPhone owners will need to use AirPlay, whereas for Android devices there is a wider range of options. We will also focus on common problems - why the image can slow down, how to eliminate the sound lag, or what to do if the TV does not find the phone in the list of available devices.

If you’ve had difficulty trying to stream before — for example, a Xiaomi Mi TV 4S doesn’t support Miracast because of outdated firmware, or a Redmi Note 12 doesn’t see a TV on the network — here’s a solution. We’ve tested all of these on current models from 2023 to 2026 and have taken into account the latest versions of MIUI and Google TV.

1. Wireless streaming on Miracast: a universal method for Android

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard supported by most modern Xiaomi TVs and Android smartphones (since Android 4.2). The main advantage of the method is that there is no need for a router: the connection is installed directly between the phone and the TV (Wi-Fi Direct), which makes Miracast the ideal solution for broadcasting in places without Internet access.

To activate the broadcast:

• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless projection (Miracast) and enable the option.
• 📱 On your smartphone: open Settings → Connections → Broadcast the screen (or Smart View on Samsung) and select your Xiaomi TV from the list.
• ⚙️ When first connected, it may be necessary to confirm pairing on both devices.

On Xiaomi Mi TV P1 and later Miracast only works when the developer mode is turned on. To activate it, go to Settings → About TV → Software version and 7 times click on the line with the version number.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Smart models TV (For example, Redmi Smart. TV X43) Restrict the permission to broadcast on Miracast 1080p, Even if the TV is still on 4K. This is a firmware restriction, and you can only circumvent it through software updates.

2. Google Cast (Chromecast): streaming over Wi-Fi

Google Cast (aka Chromecast) is a broadcast protocol that uses a home Wi-Fi network to transmit content. Unlike Miracast, the phone acts as a remote, and the video/audio itself is streamed directly from the Internet to the TV, which reduces the load on the smartphone and reduces latency.

For use of Google Cast:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (guest networks are not supported!).
2. On a Xiaomi TV, open the Google TV or Mi Home app (depending on the model).
3. In the upper right corner, find the broadcast icon (📡) and choose your smartphone.
4. On the phone in the app (like YouTube or Google Photos), click on the Cast icon and select the TV.

List of apps that support Google Cast:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+
• 🎵 Spotify, Yandex Music
• 📷 Google Photos, Gallery MIUI
• 🎮 Stadia, NVIDIA GeForce NOW (cloud-gaming)

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older MIUI TV 3.0 may not support Google Cast, in which case you need to purchase an external Chromecast adapter or update the software.

Connect your TV and phone to the same Wi-Fi network | Update your TV firmware to the latest version | Make sure your phone is Bluetooth enabled (required for initial setup) | Close background apps on your smartphone for stable broadcast-->

3. AirPlay for iPhone: How to connect iOS to Xiaomi TV

Owners of iPhones or iPads can stream the screen to Xiaomi TVs via AirPlay, Apple’s proprietary protocol, but there’s a caveat: standard Xiaomi TVs don’t support AirPlay out of the box.

• 🔄 Update the TV firmware to AirPlay 2-enabled version (available for Mi) TV Q2 2023 and newer).
• 🛠️ Install third-party software, such as AirScreen (available in Mi) TV App Store).
• 💰 Buy an external adapter, such as Apple TV 4K (The most reliable but expensive option).

Instructions for TVs with AirPlay support 2:

1. On TV: Settings → Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → Enable AirPlay.
2. On iPhone: Swipe down to open Control Point → Press Screen Duplicate → Select TV.

If your TV doesn’t support AirPlay natively, you can use the AirScreen app:

1. Install AirScreen from the Mi TV App Store.


2. Launch the application and follow the instructions on the screen.




3. On your iPhone, select Screen Duplication and connect to Xiaomi-TV-[XXX].

4.HDMI wired connection: maximum quality without delay

If you need to transfer a screen with minimal latency (for example, for games or professional work), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C → HDMI (Most of Xiaomi’s flagships since Mi 10).
• 🔌 cable or adapter USB-C to HDMI (We recommend certified accessories, for example, from Anker or Baseus).
• 🖥️ Xiaomi TV with a free port HDMI (preferably HDMI 2.1 for 4K@120Hz).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and the other end of the HDMI cable to your TV.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2/3).
3. On the smartphone may need to turn on the mode USB-Data transfer or DeX (for Samsung).

Comparison of wired and wireless connection:

⚠️ Note: When connecting through HDMI The smartphone will quickly discharge.We recommend using charging with support for Quick Charge 3.0+ Or plug the phone into the socket.

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If the image on the TV is cropped at the edges, go to Screen Settings → Image Mode → Just Scan (or “No Scaling”) on the Xiaomi TV.

5. Xiaomi Branded Solutions: Mi Share and Mi Home

Xiaomi has developed its own protocols for fast broadcasting between the ecosystem devices, with the main advantage of automatic settings and minimal delays when connecting Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones.

Mi Share (formerly Miracast from Xiaomi) allows you to stream the screen without additional applications.

1. On TV: Settings → Xiaomi Share → Turn on.
2. On your smartphone: open Settings → Connections → Xiaomi Share and select your TV.

Mi Home is another way, but it requires both devices to be linked to the same Xiaomi account:

• 🏠 Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone.
• 🔗 Add the TV to the list of devices.
• 📺 In the app, select the TV → Screen control → Screen broadcasting.

Features of corporate solutions:

• ✅ Automatic Detection of Devices on a Single Network.
• ✅ Support for broadcasting in the background (you can fold the application on the phone).
• ❌ It only works with Xiaomi devices (not suitable for iPhones or other brands’ smartphones).

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Mi Share provides the most stable streaming experience of any wireless method for the Xiaomi ecosystem, but requires the latest MIUI (13+) and TV firmware (MIUI TV 3.0+).

6.The solution to the problems: why the phone doesn't connect to the TV

Even with the right setup, there can be errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them:

Problem 1: The TV doesn’t appear in the list of available devices.

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for Google Cast).
• 🔧 On the TV, check if Device Detection mode is enabled in Miracast settings.

Problem 2: The image is slowing down or tearing.

• 📶 Reconnect to a Wi-Fi network at 5 GHz (less interference).
• 🎮 Close background applications on your smartphone.
• 🔄 Reduce the broadcast resolution in Miracast settings (e.g., with 4K before 1080p).

Problem 3: There is no sound when broadcasting.

• 🔊 Check if the sound on your TV or smartphone is turned off.
• 🎧 In the broadcast settings, select Transmit Audio (if option is available).
• 🔄 Restart broadcast.

Problem 4: The TV says "Not supported format."

• 📺 Update the TV firmware to the latest version.
• 📱 Check if your smartphone supports Miracast (on some budget Redmi models, this feature is disabled).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen broadcasting