How to Show Videos on Xiaomi TV: All the Ways to Work

Did you shoot a cool video on your smartphone, but want to watch it on the big screen of Xiaomi TV? Ilimaybe, do you need to show the presentation to colleagues without connecting your laptop? Modern smart TVs Mi TV They support several ways to wirelessly and wire-link content from mobile devices, from standard protocols to proprietary solutions, but not all of them work equally stable, and the choice of method depends on the phone model, firmware version and even the router.

In this guide, we will discuss all the current ways to transfer video from your phone to your Xiaomi TV (including Mi models). TV 4A/4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2/A Pro and others, their pros and cons, and the typical bugs that get in the way of connectivity, will teach you how to get around the limitations of iOS when working with Miracast, why Wi-Fi Direct may not see devices, and how to make screen mirroring work even on older TVs. For convenience, we have compiled a comparative method table and added interactive checklists – watch out for icons 🔧 textually.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a universal standard for wireless screen duplication that almost all Xiaomi TVs support (except the most budget models without a Wi-Fi module), which allows you to broadcast an image from your phone to TV without delay and without connecting to the same Wi-Fi network - devices connect directly.

• 📱 Android 5.0+: It is supported by most smartphones (including Redmi, POCO, On the iPhone, it only works through workarounds (see Section 3).
• 📺 Mi TV with Miracast: check for the feature in the Settings menu → Connection and sharing → Wireless display.
• 🔋 Battery charge: broadcast consumes up to 20% charge per hour.
• 🎮 Delay: When watching movies, it is invisible, but for games it can reach 0.5-1 seconds.

How to connect:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display and enable the option.
2. On your Android phone, go to Settings → Connected devices → Wireless display (on Xiaomi can be called Screen Mirroring or Cast).
3. Choose from the list of your TV Mi TV. Confirm the connection on both devices.
4. You'll see a duplicate of the image on your phone on your TV screen, and you'll start the video, and it'll be broadcast with sound.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices, check: 🔄 Reboot both devices. 📶 Turn it off. VPN Proxies on the phone – they can block the local connection. 🔧 Update the TV firmware (see Section 6).

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2. Transmission via Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection)

Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast, which creates a direct network between the phone and the TV, and it's useful if you:

• 📶 Your router is weak or far away.
• 🔒 You want to transfer files without access to the Internet.
• 📱 You have an old phone without Miracast support.

Instructions for Xiaomi Mi TV:

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct → turn on the function.
2. On Android Phone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (or Connected Devices) → Wi-Fi Direct).
3. Select the TV from the list. Confirm PIN-code (usually 0000 or 1234).
4. After connecting, open a gallery or video player on your phone, select a file and click “Send” or “Share» → Choose a TV.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ It works even without a router.
• ✅ You can transfer not only videos, but also photos / documents.
• ✅ Less latency than Miracast when viewing local files.

⚠️ Note: Wi-Fi Direct is not directly supported on iPhone.Use alternatives: Xiaomi app TV Assistant (see section 4) or Lightning-to-HDMI adapter (section 5).

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3.Broadcast from iPhone to Xiaomi TV (circumvention of Apple's restrictions)

iPhone owners are facing a problem: Apple is blocking Miracast and Wi-Fi Direct in favor of its AirPlay protocol, which Xiaomi TVs do not directly support. However, there are 3 working ways to get around this limitation:

Method 1: Appendix Xiaomi TV Assistant (official)

Download the app from the App Store:

1. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open up Xiaomi. TV Assistant on iPhone and select your TV.
3. Click on Screen Mirroring or Cast.
4. Run the video in any player - it will be broadcast on TV.

Method 2: Lightning-to-HDMI adapter (wired)

If you have an iPhone 5 or newer:

• 🔌 Buy a certified Apple Lightning Digital adapter AV Adapter (~3 000 ₽).
• 📺 Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable.
• 📱 Connect your iPhone – the screen is duplicated automatically.

Method 3: Third-party applications

Programs like ApowerMirror or LetsView create a workaround through the cloud.

• ⚠️ Registration and a stable Internet.
• ⏱ The delay can reach 2-3 seconds.
• 🔒 Data Leakage Risk (only use verified applications).

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If you connect your iPhone to Xiaomi TV through HDMI-Adapter no sound, check the audio output settings on the phone: Settings → Universal access → Audiovisual → Monoaudio (turn off).

4.Use of branded apps: Mi Home and Google Cast

Xiaomi TVs are integrated into the Mi Home ecosystem, and support Google Cast (similar to Chromecast), which is convenient for streaming videos from supported apps (YouTube, Netflix, Kodi) without duplication of the entire screen.

Method 1: Mi Home (for Xiaomi device owners)

If you have a Mi Account:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your phone.
2. Add the TV to the list of devices (it should be on the same Wi-Fi network).
3. Open the video in the gallery or player, click "Share» → «Mi Home» → Choose a TV.

Method 2: Google Cast (for Android and iOS)

Works with apps that support Cast (YouTube, Google Photos, VLC etc.):

1. On TV: Settings → Annexes → Google Cast Receiver (on if disabled).
2. In a mobile app (such as YouTube), click the Cast icon (📡) and choose the TV.

Limitations:

• 🚫 Not all apps support Cast (e.g. TikTok or Instagram can’t stream videos).
• 📶 Requires stable Wi-Fi (with a weak signal, the video will “brake»).

5. Wired connection via HDMI or USB

If wireless methods do not work or maximum quality is required (for example, for the use of 4K-Videos, use wired interfaces. Xiaomi TVs support:

• 🔌 HDMI (screen-dubbing).
• 📁 USB (only for file playback, without screen duplication).

Connection via HDMI

You'll need:

• 📱 For Android: cable USB-C/Micro-USB → HDMI (supportive MHL DisplayPort Alt Mode).
• 🍎 For iPhone: Lightning adapter → HDMI (Apple-inspired).

How to connect:

1. Connect the phone and TV with a cable.
2. On the TV, select the source of the HDMI signal (Source button on the remote).
3. Android may need to enable Mode MHL screen-setting.

Connection through USB

If you just need to play the video file:

1. Copy the video to a flash drive (format) FAT32, Files up to 4GB) or connect your phone in File Transfer mode.
2. Insert the flash drive/cable in the port USB TV-wise.
3. Open the File Manager on TV and select the video.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs support a limited set of formats USB: 🎬 Video: MP4, MKV, AVI (codecs H.264, H.265). 🔊 Audio: MP3, AAC, FLAC. 🚫 Not supported: MOV (iPhone), WMV, MTS. For rare formats, use VLC On TV (install via Google Play).

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Wired connection through HDMI — The only way to broadcast video in 4K HDR No loss of quality and no delay. Wireless methods are limited to Full resolution. HD compressed.

6 Troubleshooting: Why the phone can't see the TV

If none of these methods work, check out these points:

Additional advice:

• 🔄 Reboot: Turn off your phone and TV for 1 minute.
• 📡 Wi-Fi Channel: In router settings, select channel 6 or 11 (less loaded).
• 🔧 Network reset: On TV: Settings → Network → Resetting network settings.

7. Alternative ways: DLNA and cloud services

If standard methods don’t work, try:

Method 1: DLNA (local-network)

Technology DLNA Allows you to stream video from your phone to your TV via your home network:

1. On the TV, turn DLNA on Settings → Network → DLNA.
2. On the phone, install a media server application (for example, BubbleUPnP or Plex).
3. Select the video in the app and send it to the TV.

Method 2: Cloud Services (YouTube, Google Photos)

If the video is already uploaded to the cloud:

• 📤 Upload the video to Google Photos or YouTube (privately).
• 📺 Open the corresponding application on the TV and play the file.

Method 3: Annex VLC (rare-format)

VLC The TV can play video of almost any format:

1. Install. VLC on TV via Google Play.
2. Open up. VLC on the phone, select the video → «Reproduce on the device» → Choose a TV.

FAQ: Frequent questions