How to Set Up a Xiaomi Phone to a TV: All Ways 2026

Do you want to show pictures from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV or stream a movie with Xiaomi without unnecessary wires? Wireless and wired screen transfer from your phone to TV is one of the most popular features of modern smartphones. But not everyone knows that you do not need to buy additional devices for this: most Xiaomi TVs (and other brands) already support built-in Miracast, Google Cast or Wi-Fi Direct protocols.

In this article, we'll look at all the current ways to broadcast the screen, from the standard Screen Mirroring to the hidden MIUI features that work even on older Redmi Note 4 or Mi A1 models. You'll learn how to connect without lags, why the image can slow down, and what to do if the TV can't see the phone. And then you'll see a comparison table of methods on speed, quality and compatibility.

1.Preparation: What to check before broadcasting

Before you set up a connection, make sure your devices meet the minimum requirements, which will save time and eliminate common errors like “no signal” or “device is not supported”.

First, check the MIUI version on your smartphone. Miracast and Google Cast require at least a MIUI 10 to work smoothly (models older than 2018 may need an update). The version can be seen in Settings → Phone → MIUI Version. If your phone runs on Android One (such as Mi A2 or Mi A3), use the built-in Transmit feature instead of Screen Mirroring.

Second, look at the TV model. Xiaomi Mi TVs (all generations) support Miracast and DLNA out of the box. Other brands (Samsung, LG, Sony) may need to manually enable these features in network settings. For example, on Samsung, this is done through Settings → General → External Devices → Miracast Device.

• 📱 Smartphone: Xiaomi, Redmi or Poco with MIUI 10+ Android 8.0+
• 📺 Television: Xiaomi Mi TV (any year or other Smart TV supportive Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct
• 🔌 Network: Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for Google Cast) or within range of a direct signal (for Miracast)
• 🔋 Charge: the battery level of the phone is not lower than 30% (broadcasting consumes a lot of energy)

⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi Mi TV Stick or Mi Box, update your device’s firmware to the latest version via Settings → About the system → Update: Outdated versions may not support Google Cast for some apps (e.g. YouTube or Netflix).

Method 2: Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that works without the internet, directly between devices. It is built into all Xiaomi smartphones and Mi TVs, so it does not require additional applications. The main advantage is the minimum latency (up to 50 ms), which is important for games or videos.

To enable the broadcast:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connections → Wireless display (or Screen Mirroring on English firmware).
2. On your smartphone, go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless Display (on some models, the path may differ: Settings → Screen → Screen broadcast).
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g. MiTV-ATV1234).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-code).

If the TV doesn’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure that the TV is on Device Detection mode.
• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware (in Settings) → About the system).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Miracast can be hidden. To activate it, go to Settings. → Special facilities → Blinking screen and enable the Wireless Display option.

Important: When you stream through Miracast, the default sound comes from your phone. To redirect it to your TV, click on the speaker icon in the notification bar and select the TV (Miracast).

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

Google Cast (or Chromecast) is a technology that allows you to broadcast not the entire screen, but only content from supported applications (for example, YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos), the main advantage is a more stable operation and lower battery consumption compared to Miracast.

For use of Google Cast:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Click on the broadcast icon (usually looks like a rectangle with a Wi-Fi signal at the bottom).
4. Select your TV from a list (e.g., MiTV-ATV1234 [TV]).

If the broadcast icon does not appear:

• 🔍 Check if the app supports Google Cast (the full list is available on the Google website).
• 📱 Update the app to the latest version on Google Play.
• 🌐 Reconnect both devices to Wi-Fi (sometimes changing the network to 5 GHz helps if the router is dual-band).

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If you stream videos often, add the Google Cast icon to the Quick Settings Panel. To do this, swipe down the screen, tap on a pencil (✏️) and drag the broadcast into active icons.

Method 3: Wired connection over HDMI (for minimal delays)

If you want maximum picture quality without delay (for example, for games or watching movies in the video game). 4K HDR), The best option is to connect through a wired HDMI. That'll require an adapter. USB-C → HDMI (or micro-USB → HDMI old-model).

Instructions:

1. Buy a certified adapter (we recommend the original from Xiaomi or Anker to avoid compatibility issues).
2. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable to the TV (use the port) HDMI 2.0 for 4K@60Hz).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (e.g. HDMI 1).
4. The phone can automatically start DeX mode (on models with MIUI 12+) or simply duplicate the screen.

Advantages of wired connection:

• 🎮 Delay. 10-20 MS (ideal for games).
• 📺 Support 4K@60Hz and HDR10.
• 🔋 No battery consumption for wireless transmission.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) when connected via HDMI To avoid this, use a Power Delivery-enabled hub (e.g. Xiaomi) USB-C Hub).

5. Method 4: Broadcast via Wi-Fi Direct (for older models)

If your TV doesn't support Miracast, but you have Wi-Fi Direct, you can use this protocol. It works similarly to Miracast, but with a little more latency. It's suitable for Samsung, LG 2015-2018 TVs.

How to connect:

1. On your TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct (usually in Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct).
2. On Xiaomi phone, go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Select the TV from the list and confirm the connection.
4. After connecting, open Settings → Connections → Wireless display and select the TV.

Limitations of Wi-Fi Direct:

• 🐢 Delay to 200-300 MS (not suitable for games).
• 📶 Maximum authorization — 1080p.
• 🔊 The sound can be delayed or duplicated on the phone.

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Wi-Fi Direct is a good alternative for older TVs, but it's inferior to Miracast in speed and quality. Use only if other methods are not available.

6. Method 5: Applications for broadcasting (DLNA, ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in features don't work, you can use third-party apps, which are suitable for streaming files (photos, videos, music) or full screen duplication.

Top.-3 apps:

1. ApowerMirror (for screen duplication): 📱 Install the application on the phone and PC / TV. 🔗 Connect via Wi-Fi or USB. 🎮 Supports control from the TV (mouse/keyboard).
2. BubbleUPnP (DLNA) (media-file): 🎵 Broadcasts music, video and photos on TV without screen duplication. 📂 Works with local files and cloud services.

TeamViewer QuickSupport

• 🖥️ Allows you to control your phone from your TV (if you have TeamViewer Host installed on TV).
• 🔒 Encrypted connection, but high latency.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party screencasting apps (such as ApowerMirror), a watermark may appear on the TV.

7. Problem Solving: Why the Broadcast Doesn't Work

If the screen is not broadcasting or the connection is permanently cut, check these points:

If nothing helps, try resetting your phone’s network settings:

Settings → System → Resetting → Resetting Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth

8. Comparison of methods: which to choose

To make it easier for you to determine, we have collected the key characteristics of each method in one table:

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For most tasks, Miracast (if TV supports) or HDMI (if you want maximum quality) are optimal. Google Cast is convenient for streaming, but not suitable for dubbing the entire screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming with Xiaomi on TV