How to transfer photos from your phone to your Xiaomi TV: all ways with instructions

Transferring photos from your phone to the big screen of Xiaomi TV is a challenge that owners of smartphones and Smart TVs of this brand face. Whether you want to show family photos to guests, view vacation photos in high resolution or just free up the memory of your smartphone, the transfer process can be questionable, especially if it is different operating systems (Android and iOS) or outdated TV models.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways of transmitting images — from wireless technologies to wired connections — that work on most Xiaomi Mi TV models (including the Mi TV 4/5, A2, P1, S Pro series, etc.), each method is accompanied by step-by-step instructions taking into account the nuances of specific devices, and you will learn how to avoid typical errors, such as why the TV does not see the phone through Mi Share or why photos are displayed in low quality.

Important: If your TV is released before 2019, some features (such as Miracast or Google Cast) may not be available. USB-cables or cloud services.

1. Transfer via Mi Share (Wireless Method for Android)

Mi Share is Xiaomi’s proprietary technology that allows fast file sharing between devices of this brand.It works on all smartphones with MIUI 10+ and Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall (firmware no older than 2020), the main advantage is the high transfer speed (up to 10 MB / s) and no need to connect to the same Wi-Fi network.

To transfer a photo via Mi Share, follow the following steps:

• 📱 On the phone: open the gallery, select the desired photo → Press "Share» → Choose Mi Share (or Transfer Nearby»).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Mi Share and activate the function.
• 🔄 Wait for the phone to find the TV in the list of available devices, and confirm the transfer on both screens.
• ✅ Photos will be saved in the Downloads or Mi Share folder on the TV (depending on the model).

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices, check:

⚠️ Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are on your phone and TV (even if they are not connected to the same network). ⚠️ On the TV, in the Mi Share settings, you can accept files from all devices (the option is “Visibility for everyone»). ⚠️ Both devices are updated to the latest firmware version (on the phone — MIUI 12+, on TV: PatchWall 3.0+).

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2.Using Google Cast (for Android and iPhone)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast, you can stream photos directly from your phone to the big screen, which is universal: it runs on both Android and iPhone, and does not require cable connection, but to work smoothly, both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Instructions for Android:

1. Make sure that the TV is turned on Google Cast (path: Settings → Network and Internet → Google Cast).
2. Open the Google Photos app on your phone, select the image you want.
3. Click on the broadcast icon (📡) In the top menu and select your Xiaomi TV.
4. The photo will be displayed on the TV screen in the original resolution.

Instructions for iPhone:

• 📱 Install the Google Home app from the App Store.
• 🔄 Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🖼️ Open the photo in the Photos app, click "Share» → «Broadcast and select the TV.

Important: On Xiaomi A2 and older TVs (2022 and later), Google Cast is enabled by default. On older models (such as Mi TV 4A), you may need to manually activate in the developer settings.

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3. USB connection (universal method)

If wireless methods do not work (for example, due to a weak Wi-Fi signal or outdated firmware), the most reliable option is to connect the phone to the TV through a phone. USB-This method works on all Xiaomi models, including the old Mi. TV 3 and Mi Box and does not require network setup.

What you need:

• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original, with data transmission support).
• 📱 Phone with unlocked screen (some models will require unlocking when connected).
• 📺 TV with USB-port (usually located on the back or side panel).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your TV with a cable. On your phone screen, select File Transfer (or MTP) mode.
2. On the TV, open the File Manager (or Media Player) app.
3. Go to section. USB-device → find the folder DCIM Pictures where the photos are stored.
4. Select the images you want and copy them to your TV’s internal memory (or watch directly from your phone).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) USB-port may not support MTP-protocol, in this case:

⚠️ Use it. OTG-adapter for connecting a flash drive, to which you can pre-copy a photo from your phone. ⚠️ Check the settings. USB on the phone: sometimes you need to manually select the mode of File transfer in the notification curtain.

4. Cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud, Yandex.Disk)

If you have to transfer a lot of photos (like a vacation archive) or you share images frequently between devices, the most convenient way to use cloud storage is to use it, which does not require a physical connection and works even if the phone and TV are on different networks, the main disadvantage is the dependence on Internet speed.

Comparison of popular services for Xiaomi:

Instructions for Google Drive:

1. Upload a photo to Google Drive (via the app or website).
2. On your TV, open your browser (or Google Drive app, if installed).
3. Sign in to the same account and download photos or view them online.

For Mi Cloud:

• 📱 On the phone, enable photo synchronization in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → gallery.
• 📺 On your TV, open the Mi Cloud app (or go to Settings). → Account. → Mi Cloud).
• 🖼️ Select an album with a photo and click "Download" or "View».

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If your photos in the cloud are showing low quality, check your phone's sync settings. Mi Cloud may have Traffic Savings mode enabled by default, which compresses images.

5. Transmission via DLNA/UPnP (for advanced users)

DLNA (or UPnP) is a protocol for sharing media between devices on a local network. Many Xiaomi TVs (especially Android TV models like Mi TV Stick or Mi Box S) support this technology, which allows you to stream photos directly from your phone without additional applications, but requires network configuration.

How to turn on DLNA on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → DLNA (or Multimedia Server).
2. Activate the "Enable" option DLNA-server».
3. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

How to transfer a photo from your phone:

• 📱 On Android: install a media server application, such as BubbleUPnP or LocalCast. Select a photo and send it to the TV.
• 🍎 On iPhone: Use the MediaConnect app or 8player broadcast DLNA.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi) TV 4X) DLNA It can be unstable because of firmware limitations:

⚠️ Try to upgrade to the latest PatchWall version. ⚠️ Use alternative broadcasting applications, for example, VLC (There are versions for TV and phone).

Alternative methods: HDMI-adapter and Mi Home

If none of the above methods work (like you have a very old TV model or Wi-Fi issues), consider these options:

• 🔌 HDMI-Adapter: For smartphones with support USB-C Lightning (iPhone) can be used as an adapter. USB-C/Lightning → HDMI. Connect the phone directly to HDMI-TV port – the phone screen is duplicated on TV, and you can view the photo in the original quality.
• 🏠 Mi Home: If you have a smart Xiaomi ecosystem, you can use the Mi Home app to transfer files. However, this method does not work on all TVs (only models with Mi AIoT support).
• 💻 Computer as a mediator: Copy photos from your phone to your computer, and then transfer them to your TV via a flash drive or local network.

For HDMI-adapter:

• 📱 Android may need to be on mode HDMI-screen-out.
• 🍎 On iPhone, the adapter must be Apple certified (e.g. Lightning Digital). AV Adapter).
• 📺 On the TV, select the right signal source (HDMI 1/2/3) remotely.

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HDMI-Adapter is the only way to transfer photos from iPhone to old models Xiaomi TV smart-free.

FAQ: Frequent questions about transferring photos to Xiaomi TV