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

Transferring video from your phone to the big screen of Xiaomi TV is a challenge that every user of smart tech faces. TV 4S, film 4K HDR on the Redmi Smart TV X or streaming YouTube without loss of quality — there are more than a dozen data transfer options today, but not all of them are equally convenient: somewhere the resolution is lost, somewhere the lags occur, and some methods do not work at all on older models.

In this article, we will discuss 7 Proven ways to transfer videos from Android or iPhone to Xiaomi TVs (including Mi) TV Q1/Q2, Redmi TV A and others. You'll know:

• 🔌 Conductive techniques (USB, HDMI) — maximum stability and speed
• 📶 Wireless technologies (Wi-Fi Direct, Mi Share, Google Cast) – without cables and restrictions
• ⚡ Comparison of speed, quality and compatibility (characteristics table)
• ⚠️ Typical errors and how to avoid them (for example, why the video is slowing down or not playing)

Special attention will be paid to the unique features of the Xiaomi ecosystem that simplify the transfer of files between the brand’s devices, such as Mi Share technology (formerly Xiaomi Quick Share) and the built-in Mi Home for smart TVs. If you have a Xiaomi TV and a smartphone of the same brand (for example, Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi) 13T), Some of the ways will work faster!

1.Transfer the video through USB-cable or flash drive: a simple, but not always convenient way

The most “grandfather” method is to connect the phone to the TV through USB-cable or copy files to a flash drive and then paste it into the port USB 2.0/3.0 This method is suitable for any Xiaomi models, including the budget Redmi. TV A2, but with limitations:

• 🔋 Required. OTG-cable (if you connect your phone directly) or adapter USB-C → USB-A modern smartphones.
• 📁 The TV should support your drive's file system (usually) FAT32 exFAT). NTFS It does not work on all models!
• ⏳ The speed of copying depends on the version USB: USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps) vs USB 3.0 (up to 5 Gbps).
• 🎬 Not all video formats are supported by Xiaomi’s built-in player (e.g.,.mkv with a video format). DTS-sound may not be reproduced).

How to Transfer Videos Through USB:

1. Connect your phone to the TV through OTG-cable (or insert the flash drive into the port) USB TV).
2. On the TV, open the File Manager (or Media) app.
3. Select your device from the list of connected drives.
4. Find a folder with a video (usually) DCIM, Movies or Download and start playing.

⚠️ Note: If the phone is not defined as a drive, check the settings USB-connection in the notification curtain (file transfer mode must be selected or MTP). On iPhone, this method does not work – you will need a computer to pre-copy files.

Is the flash drive formatted in FAT32/exFAT|

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Does your TV support your video format (see the instructions)|

Is the mode "File transfer" on the smartphone enabled?

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2 Wireless Wi-Fi Transfer: Mi Share vs Google Cast

If you're annoyed by wires, wireless technology is your choice. Xiaomi has two main ways of transmitting video over Wi-Fi:

1. Mi Share (formerly Xiaomi Quick Share) is a proprietary technology for Xiaomi ecosystem devices (powered by phones with a mobile phone). MIUI 12+ and PatchWall 3.0 TVs+).
2. Google Cast (or Chromecast built-in) – a universal protocol for streaming with Android/iOS Android TVs TV (including all Mi TV redmi TV).

Let's compare them in the table:

How to use Mi Share:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your phone, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share.
3. Select a video in the gallery, click Share → Mi Share.
4. In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi TV (e.g. Mi). TV Q1 55").
5. Confirm the reception of the file on the TV (use the remote).

For Google Cast:

1. Open the video in a supported app (e.g. YouTube, Google Photos or Google Photos) MX Player).
2. Click the Cast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.
4. The video will start broadcasting on the big screen.

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Google Cast (Chromecast)|

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⚠️ Note: If the video is slowing down when you stream it over Google Cast, try reducing the resolution to 1080p Or switch the router to 5GHz (if supported). Mi Share is less demanding on the network, but copies the file completely, which takes time.

3. Use of the DLNA/UPnP: for advanced users

Protocol DLNA (Or UPnP, which allows you to stream video from your phone to your TV without having to copy it beforehand, works for all Xiaomis. TV Android TV, but requires adjustment.

How to turn on DLNA on your Xiaomi TV:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Access → DLNA.
2. Activate the option Enable DLNA-server.
3. Remember the name of the device (for example, MiTV-Q1-192.168.1.100).

How to stream video from your phone:

• 📱 On Android: Use BubbleUPnP apps or VLC (they have built-in DLNA-renderer).
• 🍎 On iPhone: Install nPlayer or Infuse.

Instructions for the VLC:

1. Open the video in VLC.
2. Click on the Cast icon (in the lower right corner).
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list of Local Devices.
4. Confirm the broadcast.

Advantages of DLNA:

• ✅ No need to copy files - streaming in real time.
• ✅ It works with most formats (if the TV supports them).
• ✅ You can control playback from the phone (pause, rewind).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires stable Wi-Fi (with a weak signal will be lags).
• ❌ It’s more complicated than Mi Share or Google Cast.

4. live broadcast from the phone screen (Screen Mirroring)

If you need not only a video, but also to show the entire screen of your smartphone on your TV (for example, to show a game, presentation or stream from a non-standard application), use the Screen Mirroring feature (or Screen Mirroring).

How it works for Xiaomi TV:

1. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Mirror.
2. On Android Phone: Open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen transmission (on MIUI). Or swipe down and find the Screen tile. Cast/Smart View.

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Confirm the connection on both devices.

For the iPhone:

1. Make sure your TV supports AirPlay (on Xiaomi) TV It only works with PatchWall 4.0 firmware.+).
2. Swipe down to call the Control Point.
3. Click Screen Duplication and select your TV.

⚠️ Note: When mirroring the screen, there may be a delay to 1-2 So, for example, if you want to watch movies, you'd better use Google Cast or video chat. DLNA — They are optimized for streaming media.

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If mirroring is lagging, reduce the resolution of the phone screen in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Minimum width).

5. Cloud services: YouTube, Google Photos, Mi Cloud

If the video is already uploaded to the cloud, it can be played on a Xiaomi TV without direct transmission from your phone.

• 📹 Home Videos (Stored in Google Photos).
• 🎥 YouTube videos (including private videos).
• 📁 Backups with Mi Cloud (if you use Xiaomi services).

How to play a video with Google Photos:

1. On your TV, open the Google Photos app (install it from Google Play if not available).
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. Find the right album or video in the Photo/Video section.
4. Run the playback.

For YouTube:

• Open the YouTube app on your TV.
• Log in to your account.
• Find the video in the Library → My videos (if uploaded by you) or through search.

The advantages of cloud services:

• ✅ Access video from any device (not just your phone).
• ✅ There is no connection to the local network (you can watch even in a guest room).
• ✅ Automatic synchronization (new videos appear on TV without manual transfer).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires a stable Internet (with a slow connection, buffering will be possible).
• ❌ Limitations on volume (e.g. Google Photos compresses video above) 1080p free-rate).

6. Connection through HDMI: for maximum quality

If you need to transfer the video in maximum resolution (for example, 4K HDR or 8K) without loss of quality, the best way is to connect directly to the HDMI. It's relevant to:

• 🎮 Gamers (streaming games from the phone to the big screen).
• 🎬 Cinematographers (watching films in original quality).
• 📊 Presentations (without delays and artifacts).

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable HDMI → USB-C (for modern smartphones or adapter (for example, USB-C to HDMI).
• 📺 Free port HDMI on television (usually) HDMI 1/2/ARC).

How to connect:

1. Connect the phone and TV with a cable.
2. On the TV, select the source of the signal (HDMI 1, HDMI 2 etc.).
3. The phone may need to confirm the image output mode (e.g. Mirror or Screen Extension).
4. Start the video and it will be played on TV in its original quality.

⚠️ Note: Not all smartphones support the output 4K@60fps down HDMI. For example, Redmi Note 11 limited 1080p, Xiaomi 13 Pro can be output 4K HDR. Check the specifications of your model!

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HDMI — The only way to transfer video is to Dolby Vision or DTS:X Wireless methods (including Google Cast) typically convert sound to stereo.

7. Specialized applications: Kodi, Plex, VLC

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use the app side to organize a media server or stream.

• 📺 Kodi – Media Center with support for plugins and network folders.
• 🖥️ Plex – a server for organizing a personal media library (requires a PC or a computer). NAS).
• 🎵 VLC — universal player with support for streaming over the network.

How to set up Kodi for streaming from your phone:

1. Install Kodi on a Xiaomi TV (available on Google Play).
2. On the phone, install Kodi or FX File Explorer (to access files by file) FTP/SMB).
3. In Kodi on TV add source: Settings → File manager → Add a source → Indicate. IP telephone, for example, ftp://192.168.1.101)
4. Connect to the video folder and play it.

For Plex:

1. Install Plex Media Server on PC or NAS.
2. Add the video folders to the Plex library.
3. Install Plex on your Xiaomi TV and log in.
4. Choose a movie or video from your collection.

Advantages of specialized applications:

• ✅ Support for rare formats (e.g..iso,.mkv with multiple audio tracks).
• ✅ Transcoding on the fly (if the TV does not support codec).
• ✅ Convenient organization of media library (posters, descriptions, sorting).

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

To make the choice easier, we will summarize all methods in a comparative table:

Selection recommendations:

• 🏆 Best quality: HDMI or USB 3.0.
• 🚀 Highest speed: Mi Share (for Xiaomi devices) or HDMI.
• 🌐 Universality: Google Cast or DLNA.
• 📱 For iPhone: AirPlay (if supported) or YouTube/Google Photo Photo.

FAQ: Frequent Questions and Problems