Miracast settings on Xiaomi: how to transfer the screen to the TV without wires

Wirelessly transferring your smartphone screen to your big TV screen via Miracast is one of the most popular solutions for Xiaomi appliance owners. The technology allows you to stream videos, games, presentations or even duplicate your desktop without delay and without the need for additional cables. However, many users face problems from no connection to intermittent image. This article will help you understand how to properly configure Miracast on Xiaomi, avoid typical errors and achieve stable operation.

It’s important to understand that Miracast is not Xiaomi’s proprietary technology, but a universal wireless data standard supported by most modern devices. However, Xiaomi smartphones and TVs have their own customization nuances, which we’ll go through in detail. If you use devices from other brands (such as Samsung or Samsung) LG), Some steps may be different, but the general principles will remain the same.

In this guide, we will look at:

• 📱 Xiaomi models support Miracast (including budget and flagship smartphones)
• 📺 Requirements for a TV or console for stable operation
• ⚙️ Step-by-step setting up the connection on Android and MIUI
• 🔧 Solving common problems (no sound, lag, communication breaks)
• 🎮 Optimization for games and video (reduced latency, improved quality)

1. Checking compatibility of Xiaomi devices with Miracast

Before you start setting up, make sure your devices support Miracast. Not all Xiaomi models are equipped with this feature, especially budget or legacy smartphones.

• 📱 Smartphones: All devices on MIUI 10 and newer (including Redmi Note) 10/11/12, Poco X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11/12/13) Miracast is supported, with the exception of some models for the Chinese market (e.g. Redmi). K30 Pro Zoom in Early Firmware).
• 📺 TVs: All Mi TV (starting with Mi TV 4A 2018), Redmi Smart TV, android TVs too TV 9.0+ (for example, Xiaomi TV A2 43").
• 🖥️ Other devices: Mi Box S and Mi Box 4K, and Windows laptops. 10/11 (If you support Wi-Fi Direct).

Critical note: smartphones based on MediaTek Helio G (for example, Redmi) 9A POCO M3) Miracast may have problems with the chipset because of the hardware limitations, and it is recommended to use alternatives like Google Cast (if the TV supports Chromecast).

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t appear in the list of available devices to connect to, check if Miracast mode is enabled in the TV settings. → Wireless projection.

2. Preparation of devices for connection

Before setting up Miracast, you need to follow several mandatory steps on both devices, and skipping either of them can cause crashes or poor broadcast quality.

On a Xiaomi smartphone:

1. Update your firmware to the latest version of MIUI (check in Settings → About Phone → System Update).
2. Activate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (even if Miracast works over Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth is needed for initial synchronization).
3. Turn off the energy saving modes (Settings) → Battery. → Performance mode).
4. Close the background apps, especially instant messengers and games that can put a strain on the network.

On Xiaomi TV:

• 🔄 Restart the TV (hold the power button on the remote for 5 seconds).
• 📶 Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your smartphone (if you use a router).
• 🔍 Enable Miracast Mode in Settings → Connections → Wireless projection.
• 🔇 Make sure that the TV is not activated Game or Movie mode – these can affect the delay.

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If you have a Xiaomi Mi TV With a remote without a microphone, to speed up the settings, say "Hey Google, turn on Miracast" (if the TV is connected to Google Assistant).

3.Transform Miracast on Xiaomi

Now, let's get to the actual connection process. MIUI 12/13/14 and Xiaomi TVs on Android TV. If you have a different firmware version, the steps may be slightly different.

Method 1: Through the Quick Settings Menu

1. Swipe your finger down from the top edge of the smartphone screen to open the notification panel.
2. Find the Wireless Projection icon (or Cast, Miracast). If it's not there, click Edit and add to the panel.
3. Slip on the icon – the smartphone will start searching for available devices.
4. Select your Xiaomi TV from the list. PIN-code, enter it from the TV screen.
5. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Method 2: Through system settings

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless projection.
2. Activate the Wireless Projection slider.
3. Find your TV and tap it on the list.
4. Select the display mode: 🔄 Duplicate screen – the same image on the phone and TV. 📺 Only on TV – the screen of the smartphone goes out, the broadcast is only on TV.

4. Optimization of broadcast quality

By default, Miracast on Xiaomi can run unstablely: video stuttering, low resolution or no sound. To improve quality, follow these recommendations:

Settings on the smartphone:

• 🎛️ In the Wireless Projection menu, select Additional → Image quality and set up 1080p (if the TV supports).
• 🔇 If there is no sound, check if the video only mode is enabled in the broadcast settings.
• 🔄 If the image is slowing down, lower the resolution to 720p Activate Low Delay (if available).

Settings on the TV:

• 📶 Switch to Wi-Fi 5 GHz (if the router is dual-band) – this will reduce interference.
• 🔧 Settings menu → Turn off the sound processing (Dolby Audio, DTS), if there is a delay.
• 🖥️ For games, turn on the Game mode on TV - this will reduce input lag.

⚠️ Note: If you are broadcasting a game with high latency requirements (e.g, PUBG or Call of Duty), use the performance mode on your smartphone and turn off background sync (such as Mi Cloud or Google Drive.

5. Solving common mistakes

Even with the right Miracast setup on Xiaomi, you can experience failures, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:

Error: "I failed to connect to the device"

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📱 On your smartphone, turn off and turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth again.
• 📺 On the TV, reset the network settings (Settings) → Network → Reset).
• 🔧 Check if the connection is blocked by antivirus or VPN smartphone.

Error: "No image, only sound" (or vice versa)

• 🔇 On the TV in the menu, select Sound HDMI ARC (If the connection is through HDMI-port).
• 🎬 In the settings of the smartphone broadcast, turn off the option Only audio.
• 🔄 Try changing the broadcast resolution (e.g., with a 1080p on 720p).

Error: "Sound/image delay"

• 🎮 If you are broadcasting the game, turn on the game mode on TV.
• 📶 Connect to the router via cable (if the TV supports Ethernet).
• 🔇 In the smartphone sound settings, turn off the effects (Settings) → Sound. → Effects).

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If the problem persists after all the manipulations, try using alternative protocols: Google Cast (for example, the following: Google Cast) YouTube/Netflix) or DLNA (locally).

6. Miracast Alternatives for Xiaomi

If Miracast is unstable or your devices don’t support it, consider alternative ways to transfer the screen:

• 📱 Google Cast (Chromecast): Suitable for streaming videos from YouTube, Netflix, Disney+. Requires Google Home on Smartphone and Chromecast Support on TV.
• 🖥️ DLNA: It allows you to stream local files (photos, videos, music) through applications like Mi Home or BubbleUPnP.
• 🔌 HDMI-Adapter: For smartphones with USB-C (for example, Xiaomi 12T) adapter USB-C → HDMI wired.
• 🌐 Streaming via LAN: Applications such as ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport allow you to duplicate the screen over Wi-Fi.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi Mi TV Stick or Mi Box, upgrade the console firmware to the latest version. TV (below 9.0) may not support Miracast, and you will have to use Google Cast.

7.Tune Miracast for specific tasks

Depending on what you're using Miracast for, you might need to adjust more, and let's look at the three-sided scenarios.

🎮 For gaming (minimizing delays)

• On your smartphone, turn on Performance mode (Settings) → Battery).
• In the broadcast settings, select Low Latency (if any).
• Use a gamepad that is connected directly to your smartphone (e.g., Xiaomi Game Controller).
• Close all background apps, especially instant messengers and social networks.

🎬 For watching movies (maximum quality)

• Select permission. 1080p or 4K (if maintained).
• Turn off image processing on TV (Settings) → Picture → Regimes → Cinema).
• Use external speakers or soundbar for better sound.
• If the video slows down, reduce the bitrate in the player (for example, in the video). VLC or MX Player).

📊 For presentations (connection stability)

• Connect your smartphone and TV to a single router via Wi-Fi 5 GHz.
• Turn off automatic updates for the presentation.
• Use a wired mouse through USB-OTG manageable.
• Check that there are no animations on the slides that require high performance.

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For PowerPoint or Google Slides presentations, it’s better to use Google Cast – it works more consistently with office applications than Miracast.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Miracast on Xiaomi