How to transfer video from your smartphone to your Xiaomi TV: all working ways

Transferring video from a smartphone to a large screen on a Xiaomi TV is a challenge that every second owner of the brand’s equipment faces: someone wants to show family photos on a 55-inch screen, someone wants to broadcast a film in high resolution without loss of quality, and someone urgently needs to demonstrate a presentation to colleagues. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to transfer video from a phone to Xiaomi TV, from wireless technologies to wired connections, taking into account the characteristics of different models of smartphones and TVs.

It is important to understand that the choice of method depends on several factors: the version of the operating system on the phone (Android or iOS), the model of the Xiaomi TV (Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV, Mi TV Q, etc.), as well as on the requirements for the quality of transmission. For example, not every method is suitable for watching video in 4K HDR resolution. We tested all methods on current devices (2023-2026) and highlighted their pros and cons so that you do not have to waste time experimenting.

If you’ve never connected a smartphone to a TV before, don’t worry — there are step-by-step picture instructions (for key steps) and video examples in the article. And for power users, we’ve compiled a comparison table of data rate and supported resolutions for each method so you can choose the best option in seconds.

1. Wireless transmission over Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast (or Screen Mirroring) technology allows you to duplicate the screen of your smartphone on a Xiaomi TV without wires using direct Wi-Fi Direct. This method is supported by almost all modern TVs of the brand, starting with the Mi TV 4A series (2018) and later. The main advantage is the minimum delay (up to 50 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching dynamic video.

To use Miracast, follow the following steps:

• 📱 On your smartphone: open Settings → Connections → Screen transfer (on Android) or Control Point → Duplication of screen (on iPhone) on some models Xiaomi/Redmi The path may be different: Settings → Additionally. → Wireless display.
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (Miracast) and activate the function.
• 🔍 In the list of available devices on your smartphone, select the name of your TV (for example, MiTV-RAFAEL-1234). Confirm the connection on both devices.

Please note: the first connection may require input PIN-The code that will be displayed on the TV screen, and Miracast does not support secure DRM-Content (such as Netflix or Disney)+ High resolution – it’s better to use Google Cast or Apple AirPlay.

⚠️ Note: If the TV doesn't appear on the list of available devices, check that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if Wi-Fi Direct is used). TV It is necessary to pre-disable the power saving mode in the network settings.

2. Transmission via DLNA/UPnP (media server)

DLNA allows you to stream videos, music and photos from your phone to your Xiaomi TV without full-screen duplication.This is handy if you just need to play a file rather than mirror the smartphone interface.The technology works on most of the brand's TVs, including the Redmi Smart TV budget models.

To set up DLNA, follow the following steps:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, open the Media Player or Gallery app, then select Local Network or DLNA.
3. On your smartphone, use any DLNA-server: 🤖 For Android: BubbleUPnP, LocalCast or built-in media server in Settings → Connections → Transfer of media files. 🍎 For iPhone: nPlayer apps or VLC (UPnP-enabled).

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DLNA has the advantage of supporting most video formats (including MKV, MP4, AVI) and being able to control playback directly from your phone, but quality can be reduced with a weak Wi-Fi signal, especially for files with a bitrate above 20 Mbps.

Make sure TV and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network

Turn on DLNA-phone-side

Open the media player on the TV

Select a file to play back

Confirm the connection on both devices-->

3.Using Google Cast (Chromecast) for Android and iOS

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (built-in or through an external device like Mi TV Stick), you can stream videos from supported apps (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos, etc.) directly to the big screen, a method that is stable and high quality, since the stream goes directly from the Internet to the TV, and the phone acts only remotely.

Instructions for setting:

• 📱 Make sure that the latest versions of apps are installed on your phone and TV (such as YouTube or Google Home).
• 📺 On your TV, enable Google Cast in your network settings or through the Google Home app (if you use an external adapter).
• 🎬 In a supported app (like YouTube), click the Broadcast icon (usually in the top right corner) and select your Xiaomi TV.

Important: Google Cast does not support local files (video downloaded to your phone), use DLNA or Miracast to transfer them, and some apps (such as Netflix) may restrict the resolution when broadcasting to uncertified devices.

4. Wired connection via HDMI (for maximum quality)

If you need to stream video in maximum quality without delay (for example, for games or watching movies in 4K@60Hz), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 📱 USB-C → HDMI: For modern Android smartphones (including Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12 newer).
• ⚡ Lightning → HDMI: iPhone (requires a certified adapter from Apple).
• 🔌 Micro-USB → HDMI: For older models (e.g. Redmi) 5/6).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone, and HDMI-cable to Xiaomi TV (the port is usually located on the back panel).
2. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input on the remote and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. On a smartphone, you may need to confirm the screen transfer mode (for example, USB to transfer images to Android).

Advantages of HDMI:

• ✅ No loss of quality (supports) 8K, HDR10+, Dolby Vision).
• ✅ Zero Latency (ideal for gaming).
• ✅ It works without Wi-Fi and Internet.

⚠️ Note: When connecting your iPhone via Lightning → HDMI Apple adapter blocks the output of some DRM-Secure applications (e.g. Netflix or Amazon Prime Video) use wireless methods to view them.

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If the TV doesn't recognize the signal through HDMI, try restarting both devices or using a different cable. Cheap adapters may not support high resolutions!

5. USB transmission (for files without playback)

If you just need to copy the video files to your Xiaomi TV for later viewing (without live streaming), you can use it. USB-storage OTG-This method is suitable for large files (for example, movies in the 4K), which are inconvenient to transmit by air.

Instructions:

1. Copy the video files to a flash drive (formatted in FAT32 or exFAT).
2. Connect the flash drive to USB-TV port (usually located on the side or back).
3. On the TV, open the Media Player or File Manager app and select yours. USB-accumulator.

Limitations:

• 🚫 Not all video formats are supported by Xiaomi’s built-in player TV (for example, MOV or FLV may not reproduce).
• 🚫 The maximum file size depends on the file system of the flash drive (FAT32 limited to files up to 4 GB).

6. Transfer via cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud)

If you have slow Wi-Fi or no physical access to your TV (like the TV in the other room), you can use cloud services, which is universal, but requires a stable Internet connection on both devices.

Algorithm of action:

1. Upload the video file to the cloud storage: 📁 Google Drive (available on all platforms). ☁️ Mi Cloud (only for Xiaomi devices). 📦 Yandex Disk or Mail.ru Cloud (popular in Russia).

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Google Drive

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Find the downloaded file and play it using the built-in player.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Access to files from any device.
• ✅ No location binding (you can stream video remotely).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Dependence on Internet speed (with a slow connection, there will be buffering).
• ❌ Free storage limits (e.g. 15GB in Google Drive).

7. Specialized applications for Xiaomi (Mi Home, Quick Apps)

For owners of the Xiaomi ecosystem, branded solutions for video transmission are available:

• 🏠 Mi Home: allows you to control your TV and stream media from your phone (requires registration in the Xiaomi ecosystem).
• ⚡ Quick Apps: Some Xiaomi models TV "Fast apps" are available that can communicate with a smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

How to set up:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone and log in.
2. Add the TV to the list of devices (it must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network).
3. In the Media section, select the file to play and specify the TV as the output device.

This method is convenient for users who already use other Xiaomi devices (such as smart lamps or robot vacuum cleaners), since everything is controlled from a single application.

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To transmit video in maximum quality (4K HDR), use HDMI or Miracast. For convenience (without wires) - Google Cast or DLNA. Cloud services are suitable if you need to transfer a file remotely.

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