How to transfer photos from Xiaomi phone to TV: all the ways 2026

Transferring photos from Xiaomi to a big TV screen is a challenge faced by every second smartphone owner of this brand. According to Mi Community statistics, 68% of users sync media files monthly between mobile devices and TV, but 42% of them have difficulty setting up a connection, the problem is aggravated by the variety of protocols, from wireless Miracast and DLNA to wired solutions via USB-C/HDMI.

In this article, we will discuss 7 current ways to transfer images, including the little-known MIUI 14/15 firmware chips, which speed up the process by 2-3 times. Particular attention will be paid to compatibility with Samsung, LG and Sony TVs from 2020-2026, where codec conflicts often arise. If you tried to connect through Screen Mirroring and saw the error "Device is not supported" - here you will find a solution.

1. Wireless transmission via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is the most versatile way to duplicate Xiaomi’s screen on a wireless TV, operating at the operating system level and without Internet connection, and both devices must support Wi-Fi Direct (available on 98% of TVs after 2018).

On Xiaomi, the feature is hidden in the Settings menu → Connections and Sharing → Transfer to the Screen (Cast). Importantly, on some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the path may differ - look for the Wireless Display or Screen Mirroring. The TV should be turned on in the signal reception mode (usually activated via Source → Screen Mirroring or Miracast).

• ✅ Pros: Minimum delays (up to) 50 MS), support 4K@30fps on new Xiaomi models 13/14.
• ❌ Cons: high battery consumption (up to 15% per hour), artifacts are possible with a weak Wi-Fi signal.
• ⚠️ Restriction: on televisions LG WebOS below version 5.0 may require manual activation LG Connect Apps.

⚠️ Warning: If after connecting the image "breaks" or slows down, reduce the screen resolution of the smartphone to 1080p In the settings for developers (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI, tap 7 times).

2. Use of Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files

If you don’t need to duplicate the entire screen, but only need to send a few photos, Wi-Fi Direct is the best solution, creating a direct network between devices, which speeds up transfers to 10-15 MB / s (versus 2-5 MB / s over Bluetooth).

Algorithm of action:

1. On your TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct (network → Wi-Fi Direct or Wireless) and remember the network name (e.g. UE55NU7100).
2. On Xiaomi, go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct and select the name of your TV.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices. Some Samsung models will need to enter PIN-code (default 0000 or 1234).
4. Open the gallery, highlight the photo, click Share and select the Wi-Fi Direct option.

Tip: To speed up the process, archive photos in ZIP in advance through the Files app (Select → Compress) This will reduce the transfer time by 30-40%.

Make sure that TV and phone are in the same room (maximum 10 meters)

Disable VPN and mobile data on Xiaomi

Charge your phone to at least 30%

Check the free space on TV (minimum 500 MB)

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3. Wired connection via USB-C/HDMI

For maximum quality and stability, use a wired connection. Modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with the Mi 10) support video output via the USB-C port in DisplayPort Alt Mode mode.

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → HDMI (preferably supportive 4K@60Hz, For example, Baseus 8K).
• 📺 Free port TV HDMI (better than version 2.0 or higher).
• ⚡ Power adapter (if the cable does not have an external source).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the cable to your smartphone and TV.
2. On the TV, select the HDMI signal source (corresponding to the port).
3. On Xiaomi, in the window that appears, select Screen Transfer or DisplayPort.
4. If the image does not appear, go to Settings → Screen → Display Mode and install Advanced.

⚠️ Note: On Sony Bravia TVs 2021-2022 when connected via HDMI may trigger protection HDCP. To get around it, turn off Control in the TV menu. HDMI (Settings → External entrances → HDMI-signal).

4. Transmission via DLNA/UPnP (media server)

DLNA allows you to stream photos to your TV without duplicating the screen, which requires Xiaomi to have a media server on, and the TV to support UPnP (there are 90% of models after 2016).

Setting up on your smartphone:

1. Install the Mi Home or BubbleUPnP app (for advanced features).
2. In Settings → Connections → DLNA activate the option Sharing Media.
3. Select folders with photos for sharing.

On TV:

1. Open the Photos, Media Player or Smart Share app (name depends on brand).
2. In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi (usually displayed as Xiaomi-[model]).
3. Choose an album and photos to view.

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If your TV doesn’t see your smartphone over DLNA, make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if you’re using 5G and 2.4G from the same router, they’re different networks!).

5. Streaming apps (Google Photos, Mi Share)

Xiaomi’s cloud services and proprietary utilities offer alternative ways of transferring, and let’s consider the two most reliable ones:

• 📁 Google Photos: Upload your photos to the cloud, then open the Google app TV Or Photos on TV, minus -- you need a stable Internet and Google account, plus version history and backups.
• 🔄 Mi Share: a proprietary solution from Xiaomi, works on the Wi-Fi protocol P2P. Transmission speeds up to 20MB/s, but only supported on TV with PatchWall (e.g. Mi). TV Q2).

For Mi Share:

1. On your smartphone, open Settings → Connections → Mi Share.
2. Select photos and click "Send".
3. On the TV in the App menu, run Mi Share Receiver.
4. Confirm file acceptance.

6 Use of Chromecast or Apple TV

If your TV doesn't support Miracast or DLNA, external streamers will be the lifesaver.Google Chromecast and Apple TV provide stable transmission with minimal latency.

For Chromecast:

1. Connect the device to HDMI-Port your TV and set it up via Google Home.
2. On Xiaomi, open a gallery, select a photo and click the Cast icon (or “Translation”).
3. Select your Chromecast from the list of devices.

For Apple TV (if you have Xiaomi on iOS or through third-party apps):

1. Install AirScreen on Xiaomi (root or MIUI 13+ required).
2. Activate AirPlay in the Apple TV settings.
3. In the AirScreen app, select Apple TV as the target of the broadcast.

⚠️ Note: When using the first generation Chromecast, the maximum resolution of photo transfer is limited 1080p. For 4K Chromecast Ultra or newer is required.

7.Alternative methods: Bluetooth and NFC

These methods are suitable for transferring 1-2 photos when other methods are not available. Bluetooth is slower (speeds up to 1-2 MB / s), but versatile. NFC only works at close range (up to 5 cm) and is not supported by all TVs (for example, Samsung QLED 2023).

For Bluetooth:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair them.
2. On your smartphone, select a photo, click "Share" → "Bluetooth".
3. Accept the file on the TV (some models require remote confirmation).

For NFC:

1. Make sure that NFC is enabled on your smartphone (Settings → Connections → NFC).
2. Bring the phone to NFC-tag on the TV (usually located next to the brand logo).
3. Follow the instructions on the TV screen to receive the file.

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Bluetooth and NFC are only suitable for single files. Use Wi-Fi Direct or HDMI to transfer an album of 50+ photos.

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