How to stream a screen from your phone to your Xiaomi TV: all ways 2026

Broadcasting a smartphone screen to a large screen on a Xiaomi TV is a convenient way to show photos, videos, games or presentations without unnecessary wires. However, not all users know that modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A Pro, Mi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV and others) support several wireless and wired image transfer technologies at once. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, from standard Miracast to little-known functions like Google Cast and DLNA, and also tell you how to avoid typical connection errors.

It's important to understand that the choice of method depends on the TV model, the firmware version and even the operating system of the smartphone. For example, iPhone owners will need to use AirPlay, and for Android devices there are more options available — including branded solutions from Xiaomi. We tested all methods on Xiaomi Mi TV P1 2023 and Redmi Smart TV X 2022, so the instructions are relevant for the latest versions of the software.

1. Wireless streaming on Miracast (for Android)

Miracast is a universal wireless screen protocol supported by most Xiaomi TVs (except the most budget models) and works without the Internet, directly connecting your phone and TV over Wi-Fi Direct. The main advantage is minimal latency, which is critical for gaming or watching videos.

To begin the broadcast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connected devices → Screen broadcast (on Xiaomi/Redmi The path may be different: Settings → Screen. → Wireless display).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (Miracast) and activate standby mode.
• 🔍 In the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your TV (for example, MiTV-AB12-CD34).
• ✅ Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Is the TV firmware updated (up-to-date version — MIUI TV 3.0+).
• 📶 Power saving mode on your phone is turned off (it can block Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔌 Whether both devices are connected to the same network (although Miracast works without the internet, it sometimes helps).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 2018) Miracast may not support sound, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

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2. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

Google Cast (aka Chromecast) is built into most Xiaomi Android TVs, allowing not only duplicate screens, but also broadcast individual apps (like YouTube or Netflix) without mirroring the entire interface, saving the phone’s battery power and reducing the CPU load.

Instructions for connection:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, open the Google Play Store app and install Google Home (if not).
3. In the Google Home app on your phone, click + → Set up your device → Broadcast screen/audio.
4. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.

To stream content from apps (e.g. YouTube):

• 🎬 Open the video in the app.
• 📤 Click the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
• 📺 Choose your Xiaomi TV.

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If the video in the app is not streaming on TV, try updating the app itself (like YouTube or Kodi) to the latest version, often with an update.

3.Using AirPlay for iPhone (iOS)

Owners of iPhone or iPad can stream the screen to Xiaomi TVs through AirPlay, Apple's proprietary protocol. However, there is a caveat: standard Xiaomi firmware does not support AirPlay out of the box. The solution is to install a third-party AirScreen app from the Google Play Store on the TV.

Step-by-step:

1. On Xiaomi TV, install AirScreen (free version with advertising or paid for it). ~300 ₽).
2. Launch the app and select AirPlay mode.
3. On the iPhone, swipe down from the top right corner (control center) and press Screen Duplication.
4. In the list of devices, select your TV (the name will be MiTV-[code]).

Limitations of the method:

• 🎵 The sound can be transmitted with a delay (especially in games).
• 📶 The quality of the picture depends on the speed of Wi-Fi.
• 💰 Free version of AirScreen shows ads.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with an Amlogic processor (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) AirPlay can be unstable. In this case, use an adapter. HDMI (see section 5).

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4. Broadcasting via DLNA/UPnP (for multimedia)

DLNA allows you to broadcast only multimedia files (photos, videos, music) to your Xiaomi TV, but not the entire screen. This is convenient for watching movies or listening to music without duplicating the phone interface. Most Xiaomi TVs support DLNA out of the box through the Media Player app.

How to set up:

1. Put it on the phone. DLNA-server (e.g. BubbleUPnP for Android or iMediaShare for iOS).
2. In the app, select files to broadcast and specify the target device – your Xiaomi TV.
3. On the TV, open Media Player → DLNA and select your phone from the source list.

Supported formats:

• 🎥 Video: MP4, MKV, AVI (codecs H.264, H.265).
• 📷 Photo Photo: JPEG, PNG, WEBP.
• 🎵 Audio: MP3, FLAC, AAC.

Important: Xiaomi TVs do not support DRM-protected content (such as movies from Google Play Movies) broadcast over DLNA. Use Google Cast (Section 2).

Wired connection via HDMI (for minimum delays)

If you need a minimum response time (for example, for games or professional work), the best option is a wired connection through the Internet. HDMI. This will require an adapter, as modern smartphones do not have any. HDMI-Adapter options:

• 📱 For Android: USB-C → HDMI (For example, Baseus USB-C to HDMI 4K).
• 🍎 For iPhone: Lightning → HDMI (Apple's official adapter).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV with an HDMI cable (use the HDMI 2.0 port to support 4K).
3. On the TV, select the signal source: Entry → HDMI [port number].
4. The phone may need to allow the transfer of the image (on Xiaomi will be notified).

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Delay. < 20ms (ideal for gaming).
• 📊 Support for permission before 4K@60Hz.
• 🔋 Does not drain the phone battery.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi phones (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) when connected via HDMI You can turn off the charging. Use the hub with the port. USB-C PD simultaneous-charge.

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Wired HDMI is the only way to broadcast a screen with minimal latency, critical for gaming or video editing.

Xiaomi's branded solutions: Mi Share and Quick Apps

Xiaomi TVs based on MIUI TV support two unique features for fast streaming:

1.Mi Share is the equivalent of AirDrop for Xiaomi ecosystem, allowing you to send files and broadcast the screen between the devices of the brand:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Mi Share.
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Mi Share and activate reception.
• 🔗 Select a file or click Translate screen.

Quick Apps are lightweight versions of apps that can be run directly on the TV without a full screen broadcast, such as the YouTube Quick App or WPS Office Quick App.

1. On the TV, open Quick Apps (the icon in the bottom menu).
2. Scanner. QR-Scan the code on the phone from the TV screen.
3. Manage the application from your phone as a remote.

Limitations:

• 📱 Mi Share only works between Xiaomi devices (phone) + TV).
• 📺 Quick Apps are not available on all models (for example, they are not available on Mi). TV 4C).

7. Troubleshooting: Why isn't the broadcast working?

If the Xiaomi TV doesn’t see the phone or the broadcast is interrupted, check out the following points:

Additional advice:

• 🔄 Reboot your TV and phone (sometimes helps reset your network cache).
• 📋 Check if the broadcast is blocked. VPN or the firewall on the phone.
• 🔧 Reset the TV network settings: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming on Xiaomi TV