Broadcasting the screen of the smartphone on the big screen of the Xiaomi TV opens up new opportunities: from watching movies in high resolution to showing presentations or launching mobile games on TV. However, not all users know that you do not need to buy additional devices for this - modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A Pro series, Mi TV Q, Redmi Smart TV and others) support several built-in ways of connecting.
In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of transmitting images from a smartphone to a Xiaomi TV – from wireless technologies (Miracast, Google Cast, AirPlay) to wired solutions via HDMI or USB-C. Particular attention will be paid to typical errors (for example, why the TV does not see the phone) and optimization of broadcast quality for different scenarios: streaming videos, games or working with documents.
Important: the instructions in the article are relevant for Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV (version 9.0 and above) and smartphones with Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+. If your model is older, check compatibility in the specifications of the device.
1. Wireless streaming on Miracast: setting up on Xiaomi TV
Miracast is a wireless screen standard built into most Xiaomi TVs (except budget models without Wi-Fi Direct module), an advantage of which is that you do not need to connect to a single Wi-Fi network – the connection is established directly between the phone and the TV.
To activate Miracast on your TV:
- Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless projection (Miracast).
- Select the option Enable wireless projection.
- Wait until the TV starts searching for available devices (ready to connect on the screen).
On a smartphone (for example, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5):
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Connection and sharing → Screen broadcast (on some firmware) MIUI The path may be different: Settings → Screen. → Broadcasting).
- 🔍 In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g. Mi). TV Q2 55").
- ⚡ Confirm the connection on both devices.
⚠️ Note: If the TV does not appear in the list of broadcast devices, check: 🔄 Restart both devices (TV and smartphone). 📶 Make sure your TV is on Wi-Fi Direct (Settings) → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct). 🔧 Update your TV firmware to the latest version (relevant for 2020-2023 models). 2. Google Cast (Chromecast): Google Cast technology (known as Chromecast) allows you to transfer not only the entire screen, but also individual content (youtube video, music from Spotify or photos). Unlike Miracast, it requires that the phone and TV be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.Android Instructions: Make sure the TV has a Google app installed. TV (By default, there is all Xiaomi TV Android TV). Run an app on your smartphone that supports Google Cast (like YouTube or Google Photos (📺) in the upper right corner and select your TV: 📱 Install the Google Home app from the App Store. 🔗 Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. 📺 In the Google Home app, select your Xiaomi TV and press the Broadcast screen. ⚠️ Attention: You may experience a delay of up to 2 seconds when streaming through Google Cast. This is normal for technology and is not fixed by settings. You should use Miracast for games or video calls. TV and phone connected to the same Wi-Fi network The TV installed the latest software update In the router settings turned off "Energy Saving Mode" (can break the connection) On the smartphone enabled Bluetooth (needed for initial settings)--> 3. Wired connection through HDMI or USB-C: Maximum quality: If you need minimum response time (for example, for games) or maximum resolution (4K/60fps), Wired connectivity remains the best choice.Modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with Mi) 10 redmi K30 Pro supports image output via port USB-C You're going to need an adapter: 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter or universal from Baseus). 📺 Cable HDMI 2.0 (support 4K). Step-by-step: Connect the adapter to the port USB-C Connect the adapter to the TV cable. HDMI (use the port HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 marked ARC On your TV, select the appropriate source (Source button or Input button on the remote). On your smartphone, you may request permission to transfer the screen, confirm it. ⚠️ Note: When connecting through USB-C → HDMI Your smartphone will run out quickly. Use a charger with at least a power rating. 18 W connected to the port USB-C phone (if the adapter supports parallel charging) Which Xiaomi smartphones support output 4K down HDMI? List of models with support 4K@60Hz through USB-C → HDMI: Xiaomi 13/13 Pro/13 Ultra, Xiaomi 12/12 Pro/12S Ultra, Redmi K50 Pro/K60 Pro, POCO F5 Pro, Black Shark 5 Pro. Budget models (e.g. Redmi Note) 12 or POCO M5) permission-bound 1080p. 4. Using the Mi Home app for smart TVs If your Xiaomi TV is integrated into the Mi Home ecosystem (e.g. Mi models) TV Master or Xiaomi TV 6 OLED), You can control the broadcast through the official app, and this is a method that's convenient for transferring files (photos, videos) or remotely controlling the TV. How to set up: Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone and log in to your Xiaomi account. Add the TV to the app: click + → Addition of a device → The TV and follow the instructions. Once connected, open the TV card in Mi Home and select Screen Translation: 🔄 The ability to broadcast only audio (for example, music from the phone to the TV speakers). 📁 Fast sending files directly to the TV memory. 🎮 Support for game controllers (e.g. Xiaomi Game Controller). ⚠️ Note: When broadcasting via Mi Home, the image quality may be inferior to Miracast or HDMI You can use alternative methods to watch movies in high resolution. 5. Alternative means: DLNA Third-party applications If standard methods do not work, you can use the technology DLNA or third-party applications like ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport, which are suitable for older TVs or smartphones. DLNA It allows you to stream media files (but not the entire screen) from your phone to your TV. DLNA-server (Settings) → Network → DLNA). On your smartphone, install a media server application (for example, BubbleUPnP). In the application, select files for broadcast and specify the TV as the output device. For full screen broadcast, the applications will be suitable: Android Support iOS Support Delay ApowerMirror Quality ✅ ✅ ~100 ms. 1080p TeamViewer QuickSupport ✅ ✅ ~200 ms. 720p Screen Mirroring (Samsung) ✅ ❌ ~50 ms. 1080p ⚠️ Note: Third-party apps may collect data about your device. Before installing, check permissions in Google Play or App Store and disable unnecessary permissions (such as accessing contacts or location). 💡If Xiaomi TV doesn’t see your phone through Miracast, try resetting your network settings to TV: go to Settings → Network and Internet → Additionally. → Network resets. This often solves connectivity problems. 6. Solving common broadcast problems Even when set up correctly, users encounter typical errors. Consider the most common and how to fix them: Problem 1: The TV is not displayed in the list of devices for broadcasting. 🔌 Check if Wi-Fi Direct is on on your TV. 📡 Restart your router – sometimes conflicts IP-Addresses interfere with device detection. 🔄 Update your TV and smartphone firmware to the latest version. Problem 2: Image lags or slows down. 📶 Reconnect to a Wi-Fi network at 5 GHz (less busy than 2.4 GHz). 🔌 Use a wired connection (HDMI), if quality is critical. 🔧 In the live stream settings on your smartphone, select Performance mode instead of Quality. Problem 3: No audio when broadcasting. 🔊 Check if the sound on the TV is turned off (Mute button on the remote control). 🎵 In the broadcast settings on your smartphone, turn on the option to Transmit audio. 🔌 If you use HDMI, Try another cable (sometimes cheap cables don't transmit sound). 💡For stable Wi-Fi broadcasting, use a router with support for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) — This will reduce delays and improve video quality. FAQ: Frequent questions about screen broadcasting on Xiaomi TV Can you stream your iPhone screen to your Xiaomi TV without any extra devices. iPhone doesn't support Miracast, so you'll need to: Use Google Cast through apps like YouTube or Google Photos; install ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport for full screen broadcast. Purchase a Lightning adapter. → HDMI (For example, Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter) for wired connection. Wireless streaming of the entire screen of the iPhone on Xiaomi TV No extra devices are possible because of Apple's limitations. Why does Miracast slow down video and slow down sound? This is a typical problem with: Weak Wi-Fi Direct (check the distance between the devices - it should be no more than 5 meters). Overloaded network (disable other devices connected to the same router) Low performance smartphone (on budget models like Redmi) 9A There may be a lack of power to encode video in real time). Solution: Switch to a wired connection (HDMI). Close all background apps on your smartphone. Select permission in your broadcast settings 720p instead 1080p. How to stream a screen from Xiaomi to a Samsung TV or LG? The process is similar, but there are nuances: For Samsung TV Use the built-in Smart View (similar to Miracast). LG TV activate Screen Share in your network settings. If your TV doesn't support Miracast, use Google Cast (you need to have Google app installed on your TV). TV For older models (released before Chromecast). 2018 year may be needed HDMI-adaptor Chromecast/Fire TV Is it possible to play mobile games on a Xiaomi TV without lags? Yes, but only if the conditions are met: 🎮 Use a wired connection through HDMI (delay ~10–20 miss). 📶 If only wireless: connect over Wi-Fi 6 at 5 GHz and place your phone next to your router. 🔋 Close all background processes on your smartphone and enable Performance in your graphics settings. For high-demand games (such as Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile), it is recommended to: Use a gamepad (such as Xiaomi Game Controller) connected directly to your TV. Limit the broadcast permission to 1080p, Even if the TV is still on 4K. How to turn off the screen if the remote from the TV is lost: 📱 On your smartphone: swipe down the notification panel and click Disable broadcast. 🖥️ On TV: If you have a Source or Input button on your body, press it and select another signal source. 🔌 Pull the cable. HDMI (if a wired connection is used). 🔄 Reboot the TV with the power button on the case (hold 5-10 seconds). If nothing helps, reset the network settings on the TV via Mi Home (if the TV is connected to your Xiaomi account).