How to transfer an image from Xiaomi phone to a TV: from Miracast to HDMI

Broadcasting from your phone to Xiaomi’s big TV opens up new possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to showing photos to friends or streaming games. However, not everyone knows that the way you connect depends not only on the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13T, POCO X5), but also on the type of TV – whether it supports Miracast, DLNA or requires additional adapters.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods of image transmission, from wireless protocols to wired solutions with USB-C → HDMI. Particular attention will be paid to typical errors, for example, when the phone does not find the TV on the network or the broadcast is late, you will also learn how to circumvent the limitations of MIUI on some models and what settings optimize the quality of the picture.

If you’ve tried to connect before and have problems, check the FAQ section at the end of this article, which provides answers to common questions, such as why audio is transmitted separately from video or how to turn on developer mode for advanced broadcast settings.

1. Wireless broadcast on Miracast (without router)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard that works without an internet connection. Most Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A series, Mi TV Q, Redmi Smart TV) support it out of the box, but there are nuances with smartphone compatibility.

To begin the broadcast:

1. On TV: open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless (Miracast)
2. On your smartphone: lower the notification curtain and find the Broadcast button (or Wireless Display in POCO).
3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI 14 and later, the broadcast function may be hidden. To enable it, go to Settings. → Connections and sharing → Broadcast and activate the slider.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Is the firmware updated on both devices (especially relevant for Redmi Note 11 and older).
• 📶 Distance between devices - no more than 5 meters, without obstacles.
• 🔒 The TV has power saving mode turned off, which can block detection.

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If the stream is going with jerks, try to reduce the resolution of the phone screen in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then find the Minimum width and set the value of 720dp).

2.Using Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection)

Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast, which often works more stable on older TV models (like the 2018 Mi TV 4A), and unlike Miracast, the phone and TV create their own network, which reduces latency.

Instructions:

1. On TV: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct → turn on the function.
2. On your smartphone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (or additionally → Wi-Fi Direct in MIUI 13).
3. Connect to the network the TV has created (the name will start with DIRECT-xx-MiTV).
4. Run the broadcast through the notification curtain (Broadcast button).

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Less latency – suitable for gaming (e.g. Call of Duty Mobile or emulators).
• 📶 It works even without a router.
• 🔒 Supports sound transmission (unlike some Miracast implementations).

⚠️ Attention: On phones POCO F3 Xiaomi 11T You may need to turn off Adaptive Brightness in the screen settings – otherwise the broadcast will be interrupted.

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3. Wired connection via USB-C → HDMI

If wireless methods fail or you need maximum picture quality without delay (4K@60Hz), use a USB-C → HDMI adapter.This method is suitable for all Xiaomi smartphones with a USB-C port (starting with the Redmi Note 8 Pro).

What you need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C to HDMI (Recommended models with DisplayLink chip for stability).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (usually complete with a TV).
• ⚡ Power supply for the telephone (translation to the 4K discharges the battery in 1-2 hours).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable.
2. On the TV, select the source of the HDMI signal (Source button on the remote).
3. The phone may be asked to allow the transfer of images — confirm.
4. If the screen is not duplicated, go to Settings → Screen → Display Mode and choose Duplicate or Expand.

⚠️ Attention: On phones from MediaTek Helio G95 (For example, Redmi Note 10 Pro adapters without external power may not work. USB-PD.

4. Broadcast via Smart TV-applications (YouTube, Netflix, Mi Home)

If you don’t need to duplicate the entire screen, but only stream videos from a specific app (like YouTube or Netflix), use the built-in Google Cast or Mi Home features. This method saves battery life and works more stable than Miracast.

How to broadcast the video:

• 🎬 In the YouTube app: click on the broadcast icon (in the top right corner of the video) and select your TV.
• 📺 In Mi Home: Open the app, find your TV in the list of devices and select Screen Broadcast.
• 🎵 For music: in Spotify or Yandex Music, select TV as playback device.

Advantages:

• 🔋 Minimum battery consumption (only content is broadcasted, not the entire screen).
• 📶 It works via home Wi-Fi (no direct connection required).
• 🎧 The sound is automatically transmitted (unlike Miracast on some models).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may need to update the Mi Home app to the latest version, otherwise the broadcast feature will not be available.

5. DLNA connection (for media files)

DLNA is a protocol for transmitting media files (photos, videos, music) over a local network, which does not duplicate screens, but allows you to view content from your phone on a TV without cables, suitable for Xiaomi Mi Box and TVs with Mi TV Assistant support.

How to set up:

1. On TV: Enable DLNA in Settings → Network → DLNA.
2. On your phone: install the Mi TV Assistant app (official from Xiaomi) or BubbleUPnP.
3. In the application, select files for broadcasting and specify the TV as a playback device.

DLNA limitations:

• 🚫 Not supportive. DRM-Protected content (e.g., movies from Kion or Okko).
• 🎵 Sound delay can reach 1-2 seconds.
• 📂 Not all video formats are supported (e.g..mkv with codec) HEVC may not reproduce).

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DLNA is the best choice for watching personal videos and photos, but is not suitable for gaming or live streaming due to latency.

6: The solution to the problem: why the phone can't see the TV

If the broadcast does not start, check the following points:

1. Wi-Fi problems:

• 🔄 Restart the router and both devices.
• 📶 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same network (even for Miracast!).
• 🔒 Turn off modem modem on your phone – it can block detection.

Limitations of MIUI:

• 📱 On some firmware (MIUI 12.5 and below) The broadcast function is hidden. Enable it through Settings → Special facilities → Developer functions → Wireless display.
• 🔧 After the update MIUI The broadcast stopped working, reset the network settings: Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings.

Hardware restrictions:

• 🔌 On phones with a Micro-USB port (such as Redmi 5 Plus) wired broadcasting via the HDMI It is not possible without a special adapter. MHL.
• 📺 Xiaomi TVs until 2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 3) may not support Miracast - use Wi-Fi Direct or DLNA.

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If neither of these works, check if the antivirus or power saving mode on your phone is blocking the broadcast. Turn them off temporarily.

FAQ: Frequent questions about broadcasting