How to transfer the screen to the Xiaomi TV: all ways with instructions

Shifting a screen to a Xiaomi TV is a convenient way to transform a normal viewing into a full-fledged home theater or expand the workspace. But 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 transmission technologies. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods from standard Miracast to proprietary solutions like Wi-Fi Direct, and also consider typical errors and ways to fix them.

It’s important to understand that the choice of method depends on your source device (smartphone, laptop, PC) and TV model. For example, for the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 2020, any method will work, but for budget models like the Redmi Smart TV X43, you may need an additional adapter.

1. Wireless transmission over Wi-Fi (Miracast and Wi-Fi Direct)

The most popular way is to use Miracast (for Android/iOS) and Wi-Fi Direct (a Xiaomi-branded solution), which allow wireless screen broadcasting but require support from both devices. Check if your TV has a Wireless Display or Screen Mirroring feature, which is usually found in the Settings → Connection and Sharing menu.

For Android smartphones (including Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO):

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Connections and sharing → Screen transmission (on some models – Wireless display).
• 🔍 The TV should be displayed on the list of available devices.
• ⚙️ Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-code).
• 🎮 For gaming consoles (such as Xiaomi Mi Box), use the Cast option in the device menu.

An iPhone or iPad will require AirPlay, but not all Xiaomi TV models support this protocol directly, which will help Apple TV adapter or special applications like ApowerMirror.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices for screen transfer, check if Screen Mirroring mode is enabled in the TV settings. On some Xiaomi models, this feature is hidden in the section Additional → Wireless networks.

Connection via HDMI (wired method)

If wireless technology is unstable or unavailable, the best option is to use it — HDMI-This method guarantees minimum latency and maximum image quality (up to and including the 4K@60Hz on supported models:

• 📺 HDMI-cable (versions 2.0 or 2.1 for the 4K).
• 💻 For laptops/PCs - port HDMI or adapter (e.g, USB-C → HDMI MacBook or Xiaomi Notebook).
• 📱 For smartphones, an adapter USB-C/Type-C → HDMI (For example, original from Xiaomi or certified by Anker).

Instructions for smartphones:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable to adapter and TV.
2. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input on the remote and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. On the smartphone may appear a request for permission to transfer the image – confirm it.

For PC/laptops:

• 🖥️ Connect. HDMI-cable to video card (not to the motherboard if you have discrete graphics!).
• 🔧 On Windows: press Win + P and select Duplicate or Expand mode.
• 🍎 On macOS: Open System Settings → Monitors and set up permission.

Check the version. HDMI-port on TV (for 4K 2.0 is needed.+)

Use certified cables/adapters

Update the graphics card drivers on PC

Select the right signal source on the TV remote-->

3.Use of Xiaomi's proprietary applications

Xiaomi has developed its own screen transfer solutions that are often more stable than standard protocols, most notably the Mi Home app (for smart home) and the Mi TV Assistant (for TV control), which are available for Android and iOS, but full functionality is only revealed on Xiaomi devices.

How to connect with Mi TV Assistant:

1. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Launch the app and select your TV from the list.
4. Click Screen Transfer and confirm the connection to the TV.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 Automatic Definition of Xiaomi Models TV.
• 🎛️ Additional functions: volume control, channel switching.
• 🔒 More stable connection compared to Miracast.

⚠️ Attention: When using Mi TV Assistant on TVs with firmware older MIUI TV 3.0 may require a software update. Check the version in the Settings menu → On TV.

4. Transfer of screen from PC via DLNA and Plex

If you don't want to duplicate the screen, but you want to broadcast specific files (movies, photos, music), DLNA technology is suitable, which allows you to stream content from computer to TV without direct transfer of the screen.

1. Make sure that your TV and PC are connected to the same network.
2. On the PC, turn it on. DLNA-server (on Windows: Settings) → Networks. → Multimedia streaming).
3. On your TV, open the Media Player or Gallery app and select your PC from the device list.

For more advanced multimedia management, use Plex:

• 🖥️ Install Plex Media Server on PC and add folders with files.
• 📺 Install the Plex app on your TV via Google Play (if TV is on Android) TV).
• 🔗 Sign in to one account on both devices.

On Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 4.0+ firmware, the Plex app is pre-optimized for working with the remote control – the interface is adapted for navigation without a mouse.

5. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast)

Many Xiaomi TV models (starting with 2018 Mi TV 4) support Google Cast, a technology similar to Chromecast, which allows you to stream the screen from Android or Chrome devices (including Windows/macOS).

How to use:

• 🌐 On PC: Open the Chrome browser, click ⋮ → Broadcast and select the TV.
• 📱 On Android: In apps (YouTube, Netflix) click the Cast icon (📡).
• 🎵 For music: use Google Play Music or Spotify with Cast support.

Limitations:

• ❌ Not all applications support Cast (e.g. TikTok or Cast). VK Video).
• ⚠️ The quality depends on the speed of Wi-Fi. 4K You need a 5GHz network.

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If Google Cast doesn’t find a TV, try restarting your router or temporarily disabling your firewall on your PC, sometimes by changing your Wi-Fi channel in your router settings (for example, from 13 to 6).

6 Problem Solving: What to do if the screen is not transmitted

Even with the right connection, there can be failures, and here are the typical errors and ways to fix them:

If the problem persists:

• 🔄 Restart the TV and source device.
• 📋 Check for firmware updates on TV (Settings) → On TV).
• 🛠️ Reset network settings on the TV: Settings → Network → Resetting the network.

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Before contacting Xiaomi support, try connecting to the TV from another device, and if the problem is repeated, a malfunction in the TV, if not, the source device is to blame.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen transfer