Wireless projection from your phone to Xiaomi TV: how to turn on and configure in 5 minutes

Why Xiaomi TV’s wireless projection is unstable and how to fix it

You try to stream video from your phone to the big screen, but Xiaomi TV persists in not seeing the device or is the connection constantly breaking? The problem is familiar to many owners of smart TVs of this brand, the fact that wireless projection depends not only on support for Miracast, Google Cast or AirPlay standards, but also on firmware versions, network settings and even distance between devices.

In this article, we’ll break down all the connectivity options (including hidden features for older models), explain why the Mi TV 4A behaves differently than the Redmi Smart TV X, and give you a checklist to diagnose problems, and learn how to get around the DRM-protected content streaming restriction (e.g. Netflix or Disney+) without losing quality.

Spoiler: 80% of the time, the problem is solved by disabling the Wi-Fi Power Saving feature in the phone settings – this is not even written in the official instructions of Xiaomi.

What Xiaomi TVs support wireless projection

Not all Xiaomi TV models are equally useful for streaming from a phone, but here are the key differences:

• 📺 Mi TV 5/5 Pro, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV X supports Miracast, Google Cast and AirPlay 2 (Works with all Android smartphones since the version 5.0.
• 📺 Mi TV 4S/4A/4C (2018–2020 Miracast only (without Google Cast) and on iPhone, streaming is only possible through third-party apps like ApowerMirror.
• 📺 Mi TV Stick, Mi Box S – Full support for Google Cast (like Chromecast), but require separate power and a different type of device. HDMI-port.
• ⚠️ Mi TV 3S, Older models until 2017 – wireless projection only works through DLNA (soundlessly).

To know exactly what your model is capable of, check the firmware version in Settings → About TV → MIUI TV version. Current firmware (2023–2026) supports all three standards, but may require manual inclusion in Settings → Connections → Wireless projection.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 (MIUI TV 1.0-2.5) Google Cast can be hidden. To activate it, go to Settings → Annexes → System applications → Google Play Services and Update Services.

Method 1: Connect via Miracast (for Android)

It is the standard wireless broadcast protocol built into most Android smartphones, and works without the internet, but requires both devices to be on the same Wi-Fi network (or the TV to create its own hotspot).

Instructions for Xiaomi TV:

1. On the TV, open Settings → Connections → Wireless projection (Miracast).
2. Activate the "Allow Connection" slider.
3. On a smartphone (such as Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5), open Settings → Connections → Broadcast (Cast).
4. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list. If you don't have one, update the list or reboot the router.

Television and phone in the same Wi-Fi network|Power saving Wi-Fi on the phone is turned off|Version. MIUI TV not less than 3.0|Distance between devices ≤ 5 meters-->

If the connection is interrupted, try:

• 🔄 Switch Wi-Fi on your phone from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz (or vice versa).
• 📶 Reduce the distance between devices to 3 meters.
• 🔋 Turn off the power saving mode on the phone (Settings) → Battery. → Performance mode).

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If Miracast doesn’t work on Mi TV 4A, try resetting the network settings: Settings → System → Reset → Network reset. This often solves the problem with the “invisible” TV.

Method 2: Google Cast (for Android and iPhone)

Google Cast (aka Chromecast) is a more universal standard that even iPhones support, which allows you to stream not only the screen, but also individual applications (YouTube, Netflix), but it requires the Internet to work.

How to turn on Xiaomi TV:

1. Make sure the TV is connected to Wi-Fi.
2. Open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube or Google Photos).
3. Click the broadcast icon (📡) And choose your Xiaomi TV.
4. To broadcast the entire screen (Android) use Settings → Connected devices → Broadcast.

The iPhone algorithm is different:

1. Install the Google Home app from the App Store.
2. Add the TV as a new device (Add → Set up the device → New device).
3. Select "Translate screen" in the device menu.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 4.0 and below Google Cast may not work DRM-Solution: Update your firmware or use Miracast.

Method 3: AirPlay for iPhone (newer models only)

If you have an iPhone and a Xiaomi TV no older than 2021 (Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV X and later), you can use AirPlay - a protocol from Apple for wireless broadcasting.

Step-by-step:

1. Make sure that your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, turn on AirPlay: Settings → Connections → Apple AirPlay.
3. On the iPhone, open the Control Point (swipe down from the upper right corner).
4. Click on Screen Duplication and select your Xiaomi TV.

Limitations:

• 🚫 It does not work on models older than 2020 (Mi) TV 4S, Mi TV 4A).
• 🔊 The sound is broadcast only through HDMI (You can't use Bluetooth speakers).
• 🎮 Delay in games ~150 ms (not suitable for shooters).

Why Xiaomi TV can’t see the phone

If the TV doesn’t appear in the list of available devices, check:

If nothing helps, reset your network settings on your TV:

Settings → System → Reset → Network settings reset

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90% of connection problems are solved by changing the Wi-Fi channel on the router: optimal channels for Miracast: 1, 6 or 11 (2.4 GHz) and 36-48 (5 GHz).

How to improve the quality of the broadcast: hidden settings

By default, Xiaomi TV limits the bitrate of the broadcast to 10 Mbps to avoid lags. If your router supports Wi-Fi 6 or is connected via cable, you can increase the quality:

1. Turn on the developer mode on the TV: Settings → On TV. → Click 7 times on "Version" MIUI TV"
2. Go to Settings → Developer → Wireless display.
3. Set the "max. bitrate" at 50 Mbit / s (for 4K) or 25 Mbit / s (for 1080p).
4. Activate Hardware Acceleration (if available).

To reduce delays in games:

• 🎮 Enable "Game Mode" in the broadcast settings.
• 🔌 Connect the TV to the router via cable (even if Wi-Fi is on).
• ⚡ Turn off background apps on your phone (Settings) → Annexes → Auto-start).

⚠️ Note: At bitrate above 30 Mbps on Mi TV 4S If the TV starts to brake, return the settings to 15 Mbps.

Alternatives: If nothing works

If standard methods don’t work, try these options:

• 📱 Mirror Apps: ApowerMirror (Android/iOS), TeamViewer QuickSupport (Android only) works even on older Mi models TV 3S, delayed ~300 miss.
• 🖥️ DLNA: It's good for photos and videos, but not for games. Use BubbleUPnP (Android) or VLC (iPhone).
• 🔌 Adapters: Mi TV Stick or any Chromecast (connects to the HDMI It also supports Google Cast).
• 🌐 Cloud Services: Upload videos to Google Drive or Mi Cloud and open through your TV browser.

For iPhone owners with TVs older than 2020, the only stable option is to buy Apple. TV or lightning adapter → HDMI (For example, the original Apple ~3 000 ₽).

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If you only need to broadcast sound (such as music from your phone to your TV speakers), use Bluetooth: Settings → Bluetooth → Connect your device. This will save battery power and eliminate lag.

FAQ: Frequent questions on wireless projection on Xiaomi TV