How to transfer video from a Samsung phone to a Xiaomi TV: all the ways 2026

Transferring video from Samsung Galaxy to Xiaomi TV seems like a simple task – until you face protocol incompatibility, MIUI limitations or lack of necessary connectors. In 2026, users have at least 7 working ways of synchronizing, but each of them has nuances: from transfer speed to support formats.mkv or 4K HDR. This article will help you choose the best method depending on your TV model (Mi TV A2, Xiaomi TV Q2, etc.), Android version on your smartphone and even the availability of a router.

We tested all the methods on the latest firmware: MIUI 14/15 for TVs and One UI 5.1/6.0 for Samsung smartphones. Particular attention was paid to the problems that arise most often: why Xiaomi TV does not see the phone through Screen Mirroring, both devices on the same network, how to circumvent the restriction on file transfers of more than 4 GB, and what to do if video slows down when broadcasting over Wi-Fi. If you are looking for a solution for a particular model, use the compatibility table at the end of the article.

1. Wireless transmission via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is the most versatile way to duplicate Samsung’s screen on Xiaomi TV wirelessly, and works at the operating system level, so it doesn’t require third-party apps to be installed, and both devices must support Wi-Fi Direct (all Xiaomi TVs after 2019 and Samsung Android 5.0+ smartphones can do that).

How to turn on:

• 📺 On TV: Open Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (Miracast) Turn on the option and wait for the TV to appear on the list of available devices.
• 📱 On your smartphone: lower the notification curtain, find the Smart View tile (or Screen Mirror) and tap it. in the list, select your Xiaomi TV.
• ⚙️ When first connected, it may be necessary to confirm pairing on both devices.

The advantages of the method are minimal latency (up to 50 ms), sound support, the ability to broadcast games or videos in real time.

• ⚠️ Permission: maximum quality — 1080p (Even if the phone supports 4K).
• ⚠️ Sound: When streaming from some apps (such as Netflix), the sound may be lost due to the use of the video. DRM-defense.
• ⚠️ Battery: Continuous use of Miracast drains the smartphone 20-30% hourly.

Transfer through USB-cable (MTP or OTG)

If you don’t have stable Wi-Fi or video needs to be transmitted in original quality without compression, USB-Connection is the best choice:

• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C → USB-A (for modern Samsung and Xiaomi TV).
• 📁 The TV should be on mode. USB-drive (in some models you need to activate debugging by USB).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your TV with a cable. On a Samsung screen, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. On the TV, open the File Manager (or Media Center) app and go to the section. USB-device.
3. Find the DCIM or Movies folder on your phone, select the desired videos and copy them to the internal memory of the TV or to the connected USB drive.

It is important to consider:

• ⚠️ Transfer speed depends on the version USB: USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps) vs. USB 3.0 (up to 5 Gbps) on Xiaomi TV Q2 newer USB 3.0.
• ⚠️ Some Xiaomi TVs do not support files larger than 4GB (file system restriction) FAT32). Solution: format the flash drive into exFAT or NTFS.

Check the USB version on your TV (in the manual or on the case)

Use the original cable (cheap cables may not support MTP)

Turn off the screen lock on your phone during the transfer

The charge of the phone should be at least 30% (long-term transmission drains the battery)

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3. Use of DLNA/UPnP (streaming)

DLNA allows you to stream video from your phone to your TV without duplicating the screen. Unlike Miracast, it only transfers media, which saves smartphone resources. Most Xiaomi TVs have built-in DLNA support through the Media Center or Mi Home app.

How to set up:

1. On TV: open Settings → Network → DLNA and turn on the option. Remember the name of the device (for example, Xiaomi-TV-A2-1234).
2. On your smartphone: install the BubbleUPnP app (for Android) or use Samsung’s built-in Media Player.
3. In the application, select a file to transfer, tap the broadcast icon and specify your Xiaomi TV in the list.

Pros of the method:

• 🎬 Supported formats MKV, MP4, AVI multichannel.
• 🔄 You can control playback directly from the phone (pause, rewind).

Cons:

• ⚠️ The delay in reproduction may be 2-3 seconds (depending on router).
• ⚠️ Not all codecs are supported out of the box, H.265 (HEVC) It may not be on older Xiaomi models. TV.

4. Cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud)

If the video needs to be transferred in a short time or exceeds the limits of other methods, cloud storage will be a reliable solution, the main advantage is that the files will be saved in their original quality and will be available on any device.

Instructions for Google Drive:

1. Upload video from your phone to Google Drive (via app or browser).
2. On your TV, open the Google Play Store, install Google Drive and log in under the same account.
3. Find the downloaded file and play it through the built-in player.

Alternatively, Mi Cloud (if you have a Xiaomi account):

• 📁 Download video to i.mi.com from your smartphone.
• 📺 On the TV, log into Mi Account and open the Cloud section.

Limitations:

• ⚠️ Google Drive is free – 15 GB, Mi Cloud – 5 GB.
• ⚠️ Video in the video 4K It can slow down when playing due to the limitations of the TV player.

5. broadcast applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

Third-party apps extend the capabilities of standard protocols, such as ApowerMirror, which allows you to stream a smartphone screen to a TV even without Miracast support, and TeamViewer gives you full control of the device.

How to use ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your smartphone and TV (via Google Play on Xiaomi TV).
2. Run the program on both devices and select Broadcast mode.
3. Put it on the phone. PIN-code that is displayed on the TV screen.

Advantages:

• 🎮 Support for TV control (for example, for games).
• 📶 It works online (you can stream it even outside the home).

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Free version of ApowerMirror adds watermark.
• ⚠️ The delay can reach 1-2 Seconds (not suitable for dynamic games).

6. Local area network (SMB/FTPS)

For advanced users who want to set up permanent access to the media library of the smartphone, it is suitable SMB-server FTPS. This method requires pre-tuning, but gives maximum flexibility.

Instructions for Solid Explorer (Android) + Xiaomi TV:

1. On your smartphone, install Solid Explorer and turn it on SMB-server (in the side menu).
2. Remember. IP-address and port (e.g. 192.168.1.100:222).
3. On the TV, open File Manager → Network → Add network storage.
4. Enter server data: SMB protocol, address, login/password (if required).

Advantages:

• 📂 Full access to all phone files, including hidden folders.
• 🔒 Support for encryption (through FTPS).

Difficulties:

• ⚠️ Static is required. IP-address DHCP router.
• ⚠️ On Samsung with Android 11+ You need to manually allow access to folders through Settings → Annexes → Permits.

7. Alternative methods (Chromecast, HDMI-adapter)

If the built-in functions do not work, you can use external devices:

Google Chromecast:

• 🔄 Connect Chromecast to HDMI-television-port.
• 📱 On your smartphone in the Google Home app, add your device and stream videos through supported apps (YouTube, Google Photos).

HDMI-adapter (USB-C → HDMI):

• 🔌 Connect the adapter to the phone and the other end to the phone. HDMI-television-port.
• 📺 Samsung may need to enable DeX mode (for models with support).

Both methods guarantee minimal delays, but require additional equipment costs.

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If the video slows down when broadcasting over Wi-Fi, try to reduce the bitrate. MX Player (on the phone) open the settings → decoder → turn on the option SW-decoding and setting a bitrate limit of 10 Mbps, which will reduce the load on the network and eliminate jerks.

Comparison of video transmission methods

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To transmit video in maximum quality (4K HDR) use without loss USB-cable HDMI-Adapter. Wireless methods (Miracast, DLNA) fit HD and lower, but easier to set up.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even with the right setup, you can get errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

Problem 1: Xiaomi TV doesn’t see Samsung phone through Screen Mirroring

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not the guest network!).
• 🛠️ On TV, update the firmware: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

Problem 2: Videos are interrupted or slowed down.

• 📶 Check the speed of Wi-Fi: 4K You need at least 25 Mbps. Use 5 GHz range.
• 🔧 In router settings, turn off energy saving for Wi-Fi.
• 📱 Close the background apps on your phone (especially messengers).

Problem 3: There is no sound when broadcasting.

• 🔊 Check if the sound on the TV or phone is off.
• 🎬 In some apps (such as Netflix), the sound is blocked because of the DRM. Try to play back the file through VLC.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using VPN On your phone, turn it off before you connect to your TV. Some protocols (such as Miracast) block the connection when you're active. VPN.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older MIUI TV 3.0 may not work streaming video with a bitrate above 20 Mbps. Update the software or use USB-cable.

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