How to transfer video from Xiaomi phone to TV: all working ways

Transferring video from Xiaomi to the big screen of the TV is a task faced by every second owner of the smartphone of this brand. Whether you want to show family photos at the New Year's Eve, run a high-resolution movie, or show a presentation to your colleagues, there are plenty of connectivity options, but not all of them are equally convenient. Users are often lost in Miracast settings, encounter lags when using DLNA They can’t find the right cable for HDMI-In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of transmitting video, compare them in speed, quality and complexity of settings, and give checklists for quick resolution of typical errors.

Xiaomi phones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models) are nuanced, but supportive of most modern wireless protocols. For example, Miracast may not work on older Samsung TVs from 2016-2018 due to compatibility issues, and Google Cast requires mandatory authorization in one Google account. We tested all methods on Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and POCO F5 phones with TVs of different brands – the results are summarized in a comparative table below.

If you are looking for the highest quality without delay, look at wired connection via USB-C → HDMI. Wi-Fi Direct is suitable for fast wireless transmission, and if you want to stream video from applications (YouTube, Netflix) – use Google Cast or AirScreen. Next, we will analyze each method in detail, with step-by-step instructions and tips for troubleshooting.

1. Wireless transmission via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that is supported by all modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 9) and most TVs after 2015, and the main advantage of the method is the lack of Internet connection: the connection is installed directly between the phone and TV via Wi-Fi Direct protocol.

To enable Miracast on Xiaomi, follow the following steps:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Connections and sharing → Screen transmission.
• 🔍 Click Device Search – the phone will start scanning available TVs.
• 🖥️ In the list, select the name of your TV (for example, Samsung). UE55 or LG OLED55).
• ✅ Confirm the connection on both devices (Television may require input) PIN-code).

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Is the firmware on TV updated (especially relevant for Sony Bravia 2017-2019).
• 📶 Wi-Fi Direct enabled in your TV settings (usually in the Network section) → Miracast or Screen Mirroring).
• 🔋 Phone Charge Level (at Levels Below 15% MIUI can block the transmission of the screen).

Wi-Fi on your phone is enabled|Television and telephone in the same network (if required)|Disabled. VPN and energy-saving regimes|Updated firmware on both devices-->

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV (especially the Mi models TV 4S mi TV Q1) Miracast may conflict with the built-in Google Cast. Before connecting, turn off Chromecast in the TV settings, otherwise the phone screen will flash or the connection will be interrupted in 10-20 seconds.

2. Transmission via DLNA (media server)

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a protocol for streaming media over a local network, and unlike Miracast, it doesn't duplicate a phone screen, but only transfers selected videos, photos or music, which is convenient for watching movies from a gallery or through a file manager, but is not suitable for streaming games or applications.

How to set up DLNA on Xiaomi:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (guest networks are not supported).
2. Turn it on on the TV. DLNA-server (on the menu can be called Media Player, SmartShare or AllShare).
3. On your phone, open the Gallery or Files app, select a video, and click Share → DLNA (or Translate).
4. In the list of devices, select your TV and playback will begin automatically.

If the TV is not visible on the list DLNA-device:

• 🔧 Reboot your router (sometimes changing your Wi-Fi channel from 6 to 11 helps).
• 📱 In the phone settings, turn on Settings → Additionally. → Multimedia transmission (DLNA).
• 🖥️ On the TV, update the firmware or reset the network settings to factory.

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If your DLNA video is slowing down, try converting it to MP4 with a bitrate of no more than 20 Mbps. Use the XMedia Recode (Windows) or Video Converter (Android) app to do this.

3.Using Google Cast (Chromecast)

Google Cast is the most versatile way to stream video from apps (YouTube, Netflix, KinoPoisk) and unlike Miracast, it doesn’t duplicate the screen, but sends content directly to the TV, which reduces the load on the phone, but it requires both devices to be connected to the Internet and logged into the same Google account.

Instructions for setting:

1. Make sure that the TV is installed with Google TV or Chromecast (for Xiaomi Mi TV it is preinstalled).
2. On your phone, open a supported app (like YouTube) and tap the Cast icon (the screen icon with Wi-Fi).
3. In the list, select your TV – playback will begin on TV, and the phone can be used for control (pause, volume).

If Google Cast is not working:

• 🔄 Reconnect your phone and TV to Wi-Fi (sometimes changing helps) DNS at 8.8.8.8).
• 📱 In the phone settings, turn on Settings → Google → Devices and sharing → Multimedia transmission.
• 🖥️ On TV, update the Google Play Services app (via Settings) → Annexes → Updates).

4. Wired connection via HDMI (maximum quality)

If you need to stream video in 4K@60fps or 8K resolution without delay (for example, for gaming or professional video processing), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI. This will require a USB-C → HDMI adapter (for new Xiaomi models) or Micro-USB → HDMI (for older smartphones).

Step-by-step:

1. Buy a certified adapter (recommended by Anker USB-C to HDMI or Xiaomi's original). Cheap, uncertified adapters may not support 4K.
2. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable to the TV (use the port) HDMI 2.0 or newer for 4K).
3. On your phone, select the source of the signal: in most cases, the screen will start transferring automatically. If not, open Settings → Display → HDMI mode.

Important: On Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro) charging may be turned off when connected via HDMI. Use a Power Delivery-enabled hub to charge the phone at the same time.

⚠️ Note: When connecting through HDMI TV-wise LG OLED (The 2020-2023 model may have a sound problem (no sound or distortion) Solution: change the audio format from Auto to Auto in the TV settings. PCM.

5. Alternative methods: Wi-Fi Direct and third-party applications

If standard methods don't work, you can use Wi-Fi Direct or third-party apps like AirScreen, ApowerMirror or LocalCast, which are suitable for older TVs without Miracast or DLNA support.

Wi-Fi Direct is set up as follows:

1. On the TV, turn on Wi-Fi Direct (in the Network menu) → Wireless connections).
2. On your phone, open Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct and select the TV from the list.
3. After connecting, open the gallery or video player and select the option to Translate.

For applications such as AirScreen:

• 📥 Install AirScreen on your TV (available on Google Play for Android) TV through APK Xiaomi Mi TV).
• 🔗 On the phone in Miracast settings, select AirScreen-[Number].
• 🎮 For games, turn on Game Mode in the app settings to reduce latency.

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The side of the app (like ApowerMirror) often offer additional features like screen recording or annotations, but may charge a premium version.The free versions typically limit the resolution to 720p.

6. Solving typical problems

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

If none of these methods worked, check:

• 🔧 Compatibility of firmware: on Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14 and later, you may need to update the TV to the latest version of the software.
• 🛠️ Physical damage to ports: inspect connectors HDMI and USB-C for contamination or bending of contacts.
• 📡 Interference from other devices: Turn off microwaves, wireless headphones and other sources of interference within a radius of 5 meters.

FAQ: Frequent questions