How to transfer the screen of the smartphone Xiaomi on the TV: all working ways

Do you want to show pictures of your vacation on the big screen, play a mobile game on your TV, or have a movie night with your smartphone? Transferring Xiaomi's screen to TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from streaming videos to presentations. But which way to choose: wireless Miracast, wired HDMI, or maybe proprietary technologies like Mi Share?

In this article, we will discuss 6 proven methods of screen duplication, their pros and cons, as well as give specific instructions for different models of TVs (Samsung, LG, Xiaomi TV) and smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Mi 11/12/13). Particular attention will be paid to solutions for old TVs without Smart TVs and nuances with delayed images during games. If you need not just mirroring, but broadcasting individual content (for example, YouTube or Netflix), there is also a suitable option.

1. Wireless transmission via Miracast (Wi-Fi Direct)

Miracast technology is a wireless screen transmission standard that supports almost all modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 8) and TVs with Smart TVs. The main advantage is the lack of wires and additional devices.

• 📶 Wi-Fi Direct support is required on both devices (check in TV settings).
• 🎮 50–150 ms latency – noticeable in dynamic games, but not critical for video.
• 🔋 Battery consumption increases by 15-25% per hour of use.
• 📺 Permission is limited. 1080p (sometime — 720p).

To connect:

1. On the TV, activate Screen Mirroring (on the Network menu) → Wi-Fi Direct or Screen → Duplication).
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
3. Choose the name of your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on both screens (may be required) PIN-code).

Television and phone connected to the same Wi-Fi network|Screen Mirroring is on TV|On the smartphone turned off the energy saving mode|Distance between devices not more than 5 meters-->

Challenges and solutions:

• 🔄 The screen flashes or turns off → Restart the router and reduce the distance between devices.
• 🔊 No sound. → In Miracast settings on your phone, select Transmit Sound.
• 🚫 The device is not in place. → Update your TV and smartphone firmware, or use Google Home to anchor.

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If Miracast is running with delays, try reducing the phone’s screen resolution to 720p in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times).

2. Wired connection via HDMI (for minimum delay)

If you need a minimum delay (10-30 ms) to play or watch high-resolution video, wired HDMI is the best option.

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C → HDMI (Most Xiaomi models after 2019).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C to HDMI (We recommend the original from Xiaomi or Baseus).
• 📺 Free port TV HDMI (supportive HDCP for protected content).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port of the smartphone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable.
3. Select the signal source (HDMI 1/2/3) on the TV.
4. On the smartphone, select Screen Transfer or DeX mode in the window that appears (for Samsung, but some Xiaomi also support).

Important: Some adapters require external power (connection to charging) if the image does not appear:

⚠️ Warning: Check if your DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter supports video transmission through the USB-C Cheap Chinese adapters often don't work with Xiaomi.

3.Using proprietary Mi Share technology (fast and simple)

Mi Share is an analogue of Xiaomi's AirDrop, which allows not only transferring files, but also duplicating the screen to compatible devices.

• ⚡ Quick connection (no input required) PIN-code).
• 🔒 Data encryption (more secure than Miracast).
• 📱 It works even on older models (Redmi Note 8 and newer).

How to turn on:

1. On your smartphone: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share.
2. On the TV Xiaomi TV: Settings → Devices → Mi Share.
3. Select your phone from the list of available devices on TV.
4. Click Transfer the screen in the Mi Share menu on your smartphone.

Limitations:

• 📺 It only works with Xiaomi TVs (Mi series). TV A2/L2/P1 newer).
• 🎵 The sound is not always transmitted, depending on the TV model.
• 🔄 With a weak Wi-Fi signal, image artifacts are possible.

4.Google Cast (Chromecast) for streaming content

If you don’t need to duplicate the entire screen, but only stream videos from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Kinopoisk), then Google Cast is the best solution.

• 📱 On the smartphone should be installed applications with support for Cast (icon) 📡 top-right).
• 📺 The TV must support Google Cast (built into Android) TV or through a Chromecast device).
• 🌐 Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Instructions:

1. Connect Chromecast to your TV (if you don’t have built-in support).
2. In the app (e.g. YouTube) click on the Cast icon (📡).
3. Choose your TV from the list.
4. Run the video, it will start broadcasting on TV, and the phone will remain in control.

Advantages over Miracast:

• 🎬 No delay when watching videos (buffering is on TV).
• 🔋 Saves the battery of the smartphone (there is no constant transfer of the screen).
• 📶 Works more stable on weak routers.

5 Connect to old TVs without Smart TVs

If your TV is released before 2015 and doesn’t support Wi-Fi or Miracast, there are three working options:

1. adapter HDMI → AV (RCA) It's good for tulip TVs: 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (as in section 2). 📼 converter HDMI to AV (Example: Portta PET0301S).

Disadvantages: 480p quality, possible interference.

Android TV Box

Universal solution: connect a console (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Box S) to a TV via HDMI, and then use any wireless method (Miracast, Google Cast).

DLNA

If your TV supports DLNA (even without a Smart TV), you can stream media files through apps like BubbleUPnP or LocalCast.

Important for adapters:

⚠️ Attention: Cheap Converters HDMI → AV often HDCP, This is why services like Netflix and Disney won’t work.+. Before buying, check the reviews about a particular model.

6. Alternative methods: via PC or router

If the direct screen transmission is not working, an intermediate device can be used:

• 💻 Through computer: Connect the phone to the PC USB, Use scrcpy to duplicate the screen and then stream from PC to TV via HDMI Or Miracast. The command to run scrcpy: scrcpy. --bit-rate 8M --max-fps 30
• 📡 Via a router with Wi-Fi 6: Some routers (e.g. Xiaomi) AX3600) Supports Mesh Cast, which allows you to broadcast the screen to connected devices.

When it's relevant:

• 🔧 If the smartphone or TV does not support direct transmission.
• 🎮 For games with minimal delay (through the HDMI PC-only).
• 📊 For presentations where you need to show the screen of the phone on a large display.

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For stable wireless methods, use a router that supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or Wi-Fi 6. The 5 GHz channel provides lower latency than the 2.4 GHz.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your tasks:

• 🎮 For games, only HDMI (minimum delay).
• 🎬 For movies: Google Cast or Miracast.
• 📱 For presentations – Mi Share or wired connection.
• 📺 For old TVs, an adapter. HDMI→AV orroid TV.

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