How to Find and Turn Miracast on a Xiaomi TV: The Complete Guide to 2026

You try to stream a smartphone or laptop screen on a Xiaomi TV, but you can't find the Miracast feature on the menu? This problem is familiar to many owners of Mi TVs, Redmi Smart TVs and other models of the brand. The fact is that Miracast is the wireless image transfer standard, but in Xiaomi firmware it is often hidden under different names or requires additional settings.

In this article, we will not only show you where to look for Miracast on your TV, but also take a look at:

• 🔍 Why a feature may not be on the menu (even if the TV supports it)
• 📱 How to connect with Android, iPhone and Windows PC
• ⚙️ Alternative streaming methods if Miracast is not working
• ⚠️ Typical errors and their solutions (e.g., "device not found")

Important: The instructions are relevant for all current Xiaomi models (2018-2026), including the Mi TV 4S/5/5X, Redmi Smart TV X and Mi TV Q1/Q2. If you have an older model (before 2017), check Miracast support for specifications - some budget versions do not have this module.

1.Where to look for Miracast in the Xiaomi TV menu: step-by-step instructions

On Xiaomi TVs, Miracast is rarely called its original name, but can be hidden under the following items:

• 📺 "Wireless Display (Wireless Display)
• 🔄 "Screen duplication or Screen Mirroring"
• 📶 "Wi-Fi Direct (in some firmware)
• 🖥️ "Connection to PC" (in Android models) TV 10+)

To find her:

1. Take the remote and press the Settings button.
2. Go to Connections and Sharing (or Network & Accessories in English).
3. Select Wireless Display or Screen Mirroring.
4. Activate the function with a switch (ready to connect status should appear).

If there is no such item on your menu, check:

• 🔄 Firmware version: in older versions (below Android) TV Miracast could be called Wi-Fi Display.
• 📱 Firmware region: on some models for China, the function is disabled (resolved by changing the region to "Global").

2.Why Miracast may not appear in the settings

Even if your Xiaomi TV supports Miracast, the feature can be hidden for several reasons:

Critical nuance: in Xiaomi TVs on the Amlogic processor (models up to 2019), Miracast works only when connected to a Wi-Fi network at 2.4 GHz. 5 GHz networks are not supported!

⚠️ Warning: If you see a message saying "Function not available in your region", it means that the TV firmware is for China, the solution is to stream the TV to the global version (instructions are available on the forums). 4PDA or XDA-Developers).

3. How to connect to Xiaomi TV from different devices

The connection process depends on the type of device, and below are the instructions for the most popular platforms.

📱 Android smartphone (Miui, Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.)

1. Open Settings → Connected Devices → Screen Transfer (or Screen Mirroring).
2. In the list of available devices, select the name of your Xiaomi TV (e.g., "MiTV-XXXX").
3. Confirm the connection on the TV (entry may be required) PIN-code).

🍎 iPhone or iPad (iOS)

Apple devices do not support Miracast directly, but you can use workarounds:

• 🔹 AirPlay: If your Xiaomi TV Supports AirPlay (Models 2020)+), Enable the function in Settings → Apple AirPlay.
• 🔹 Mirror apps: for example, ApowerMirror or LetsView (requires installation on TV and smartphone).

💻 Laptop or PC on Windows 10/11

1. Press Win + K and select Connect to the wireless display.
2. In the list, find your Xiaomi TV (should show as "Wireless Display").
3. Confirm the connection on the TV.

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If Windows doesn’t find the TV, update the Wi-Fi adapter drivers through Device Manager or download them from the laptop manufacturer’s website.

4. Typical connection errors and their solutions

Even if you do it right, you can have problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them.

⚠️ Warning: If the image is lagging or slowing down after connecting, try to reduce the screen resolution on the transmitting device (for example, with a 4K full HD). In Miracast settings on Xiaomi TV You can also set the "Low Delay" mode (Settings) → Display → Game Mode).

5. Miracast Alternatives for Xiaomi TV

If Miracast doesn’t work or doesn’t work in your model, use alternative streaming methods:

• 📦 Google Chromecast: Connect your device to the HDMI-port and use the "Translation" function in supported applications (YouTube, Netflix).
• 🔌 HDMI-cable: the most stable method, but requires a physical connection.
• 📡 DLNA: to transfer media files (photos, videos) without duplicate screen. → Network → DLNA.
• 🎮 Steam Link: If you want to stream games from a PC, install the Steam Link app from Google Play on TV.

Xiaomi TV owners with Android TV 10+ also have the Google Cast feature (built-in Chromecast) to enable:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → System applications → Google Cast Receiver.
2. Activate the switch and allow access to the local network.
3. You can now stream the screen through apps that support Google Cast (like YouTube or Google Photos).

6 How to improve the quality of Miracast broadcasting

If the image is slowing down or tearing, try the following settings:

• 📶 Change Wi-Fi Channel: Select a minimum load channel on the router (e.g. 1, 6 or 11 for 2.4 GHz).
• 🔧 Turn off background applications: on your smartphone / PC, close all programs except the one you are broadcasting.
• 🖥️ Reduce resolution: in the screen settings of the source device, install 1920×1080 instead 4K.
• 🔄 Use 5GHz (if supported): in new Xiaomi models TV (2020+) Miracast also works at 5GHz, which reduces delays.

For advanced users: if you have Xiaomi TV on Android TV 11+, you can manually adjust the bitrate of the broadcast via ADB.

adb shell settings put global wireless_display_bitrate 20

Where 20 is the bitrate in Mbit/s (usually 10-15 by default) Do not set the value above 25, otherwise image artifacts are possible.

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For stable Miracast broadcasting, both devices must support Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or later.If the router is older than 2016, consider replacing it.

7. Frequent questions about Miracast on Xiaomi TV