How to stream from phone to TV Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Do you want to show your friends pictures from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on Xiaomi TV or stream a movie from your smartphone without unnecessary wires? Wireless and wired transmission of images from your phone to your TV without loss of quality is easier than it seems. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of duplication of the screen, including hidden settings MIUI TV and bypassing typical errors.

Modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A2, P1, Q2 and the latest X Pro) support several broadcast protocols at once: from the standard Miracast to the proprietary Mi Share. But even if your model was released 3-4 years ago, the chances of successfully connecting remain high - the main thing is to know the correct sequence of actions and alternative methods for older versions of the software. We tested all options on Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO, as well as iPhone and Samsung phones to give universal recommendations.

Important: If you’ve tried to connect before and you’ve got a device failure or connection interrupted error, 90% of the time the problem is a network standard mismatch or background block on your smartphone, and we’ll show you how to fix it without resetting.

1. Xiaomi TV Preparation for broadcast: mandatory settings

Before you try to plug in your phone, make sure your Xiaomi TV is ready to receive the signal.Even newer models sometimes require manual activation of features due to energy-saving modes.

Go to the TV menu: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless projection (or “Miracast”).

Turn on the Allow Projection slider and select Quick Connection mode (if available). On older versions of PatchWall, the path may be different:

Settings → Network and access → Wi-Fi Direct

Turn on the TV and update the software to the latest version

Activate the "Allow projection" mode in the settings

Connect your TV and phone to the same Wi-Fi network (not required for Miracast)

Disable VPN on Smartphone and TV

Make sure there are no active restrictions on TV MAC-address-->

On Xiaomi TV 4S/5X and older, you may need to reset your network settings if you have previously had connection issues. To do this, press the Menu + Up button on the remote for 5 seconds, then select Network Reset.

⚠️ Attention: If your TV is connected to the network via a Powerline adapter, the wireless broadcast may not work. Use either a direct Wi-Fi network or a wired one. HDMI.

Method 1: Miracast is a universal protocol for Android

Miracast is a wireless broadcast standard supported by all Xiaomi TVs and Android smartphones since version 4.2.It does not require internet, but devices must be up to 10 meters away.

Instructions for Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO phones:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. Click on “Wireless Projection” (or “Miracast”).
3. In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV (model name will be displayed automatically).
4. Confirm the connection on the TV if you receive a request.

On Samsung, Huawei and other Android devices, the path may be called Smart View, Screen Mirroring or Cast.

If the connection is interrupted or the image is:

• 📶 Switch Wi-Fi on your TV to 5GHz (less interference).
• 🔄 Turn off Bluetooth on your phone – it can create conflicts.
• 🔋 Close background apps, especially instant messengers and games.
• 📱 Activate the “Do Not Disturb” mode on your smartphone.

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Google Cast (Chromecast)

AirPlay (for iPhone)

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3. Method 2: Google Cast (Chromecast) for streaming content

If you don’t need to duplicate the entire screen, but only stream videos from YouTube, Netflix or Movie Search, use Google Cast.This method less loads the network and supports 4K HDR on compatible models.

How to set up:

1. Make sure that the Google Play Services app is installed on your TV (update via Settings → Apps → Update system applications).
2. Open the video in a supported app (like YouTube) and click the Translation icon (a rectangle with Wi-Fi in the corner).
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.

List of apps that support Google Cast:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+
• 🎵 Spotify, Yandex Music
• 📱 Google Photos (slideshow display)
• 🎮 Steam Link (for broadcasting games from PC)

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may not have built-in support for Google Cast. In this case, install the Google Home app from GetApps Store (the Xiaomi brand store) and link devices through it.

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If the video is slowing down when broadcasting via Google Cast, try setting the router to set traffic priority (QoS) for the Internet. IP-It'll reduce buffering.

4. Method 3: AirPlay for iPhone (iOS) on Xiaomi TV

Owners of iPhone or iPad can stream the screen on Xiaomi TV via AirPlay, but this will require additional software.The fact is that Xiaomi is not certified by Apple for native support of AirPlay, but there is a workaround.

Step-by-step:

1. Install the AirScreen app from GetApps Store or APKMirror on your TV (if the store is blocked).
2. Launch AirScreen and select AirPlay mode.
3. On iPhone, swipe down to call Control Point → click “Duplicate Screen”.
4. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list (the name will be AirScreen-[model]).

Limitations of the method:

• 🔊 Sound can be transmitted with a delay of up to 2 seconds.
• 📺 Maximum authorization — 1080p (even 4K-TV-set).
• 🔒 Some apps (such as Netflix) block streaming via AirPlay.

5. Method 4: Wired HDMI connection (without delay)

If you need a minimum response time (for example, for games or presentations), use the HDMI-This method works on all Xiaomi models. TV It doesn't depend on the firmware version.

What you need:

• 📱 For Xiaomi/Redmi s USB-C: adapter USB-C → HDMI (We recommend models with a DisplayLink chip).
• ⚡ For iPhone: the official Lightning adapter → HDMI Apple.
• 🔌 Standard. HDMI-cable (version 2.0 or higher) 4K).

How to connect:

1. Put the adapter in the phone and HDMI-cable - to the adapter and TV (port) HDMI 1/ARC preferably).
2. On the Xiaomi remote TV Press the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. The phone may be asked to allow the transfer of images — confirm.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Delay less than 20ms (ideal for gaming).
• 📊 Support 4K @ 60 Hz and HDR10.
• 🔋 Does not drain the battery of the phone (unlike Wi-Fi).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro) may need to enable Debugging Mode USB Developer Settings to Adaptor HDMI earned.

6. Method 5: Branded Mi Share for Xiaomi devices

Mi Share is Xiaomi’s proprietary technology for fast file transfer and screen broadcasting between ecosystem devices.It is more stable than Miracast, but requires both devices to be from Xiaomi (or Redmi/POCO).

How to turn on:

1. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share → turn on the slider.
2. On your phone: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share → select Screen Translation.
3. The TV will appear on the list - tap it and confirm the connection.

Features of Mi Share:

• 🔗 Automatically connects to devices in one Mi Account.
• 📶 It works without the internet (using Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔒 Supports the transmission of protected content (e.g., from WPS Office or Mi Video).

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Mi Share is the best choice for Xiaomi phone and TV owners, as it provides minimal latency and automatically optimizes bitrate for the current network load.

7. Solving typical broadcasting problems

Even with the right settings, errors can occur, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If none of these methods work, check:

• 🔄 Update the TV firmware through Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Reset network settings on your phone (Settings) → The Internet and the Internet → Wi-Fi reset).
• 📋 Check the compatibility of your TV model with the selected protocol (see the table in section 2).

8. Alternative methods: when nothing helps

If the standard methods didn’t work, try these options:

Broadcast annexes:

• 📺 ApowerMirror – supports screen recording and annotations.
• 🎮 TeamViewer QuickSupport – for remote management.
• 📱 LetsView – a cross-platform solution for Android/iOS.

2. DLNA-server:

If you want to broadcast only media files (photos, videos, music), install BubbleUPnP or Plex on your phone, and on your TV — DLNA-player (e.g, VLC). This method does not duplicate the screen, but allows you to view files without wires.

3. Streaming via PC:

If you have a computer, you can use it as an intermediary:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB and duplicate the screen via scrcpy.
2. From PC, stream the image to HDMI or Miracast TV.

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For older Xiaomi TV models (like Mi TV 3) can help firmware via USB with a patch for Miracast.Instructions and files look for on the 4PDA forum in your model's theme.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming on Xiaomi TV