How to Transfer a Phone Image to a Xiaomi TV: All Working Techniques for 2026

Do you want to show pictures from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on a Xiaomi TV or stream a movie from your phone without unnecessary wires? Transferring images from your smartphone to TV is one of the most popular features of modern devices, but this process does not always go smoothly. Owners of Mi TVs, Redmi Smart TVs or Xiaomi TV A Pro face problems: the picture slows down, the sound disappears, and the connection is constantly broken. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of broadcasting from wireless technologies to wired solutions, and also tell you how to fix typical errors.

It’s important to understand that the way you connect depends on your phone model (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12), MIUI version, and year of TV release. So, older Mi TV 4A models (2018) may not support Miracast, and the new Xiaomi TV Q2 (2023) has an improved Wi-Fi 6 module, which affects the stability of the connection, and we tested each method on real devices and collected step-by-step instructions with these nuances in mind.

If you've tried to connect before and you've failed, don't be quick to blame the technology. 80 percent of the time, the problem is network settings, outdated firmware, or application conflict, and our recommendations will help you avoid these mistakes.

1. Wireless transmission via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcast standard built into most modern Xiaomi TVs and Android 5.0+ smartphones.It doesn’t require a connection to a single Wi-Fi network, but has range limits (up to 10 meters) and is sensitive to interference from other devices.

To activate Miracast on your Xiaomi TV, follow the following steps:

• 📺 Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (or Screen Mirroring on English firmware).
• 🔍 Activate the option Enable wireless display – the TV will start searching for available devices.
• 📱 On the Xiaomi smartphone, open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen Transfer (or Cast in the Notification Curtain).
• 🔄 In the list of found devices, select the name of your TV (for example, MiTV-AB1234). Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• ⚡ Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (although Miracast runs over a direct connection, some Xiaomi models require a shared network for initial synchronization).
• 🔄 Power saving mode on the phone is turned off - it can block background data transmission.
• 📶 The TV has enabled the Allow All Devices mode in Miracast settings (sometimes the default is a restriction only for trusted gadgets).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14+ Miracast may conflict with Google Cast. If the screen isn't streaming, try turning off Google Play Services in your app settings or use an alternative method.

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2. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google TV or has a built-in Chromecast (as in the Mi TV P1 or Xiaomi TV A2) models, you can use Google Cast technology. Unlike Miracast, it allows you to broadcast only content from supported apps (YouTube, Netflix, Chrome browser), and not the entire screen.

Instructions for connection:

1. 📺 On the TV, open the Google app. TV Chromecast (if preinstalled).
2. 📱 On Xiaomi phone, launch an app that supports Cast (like YouTube) and tap the broadcast icon (a rectangle with Wi-Fi in the upper right corner).
3. 🔗 Select your TV from the list. If it's not available, check if Chromecast is enabled in the TV settings (Settings) → Devices → Screen broadcasting).

The advantages of Google Cast:

• ✅ More stable connection compared to Miracast.
• ✅ Support 4K HDR Compatible models (e.g., Xiaomi) TV Q2 75").
• ✅ Ability to control playback from the phone (pause, volume).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Does not broadcast system sounds (e.g. from games or instant messengers).
• ❌ Depends on the speed of Wi-Fi – with a weak signal, the video will “brake".

3. Wired connection via HDMI (for maximum quality)

If you need to broadcast the screen without delay and loss of quality – for example, for games or watching videos in the video 4K@60Hz — The best option is HDMI-For modern Xiaomi smartphones (without a connector) HDMI) You'll need an adapter. USB-C → HDMI Support for DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Step-by-step:

1. 🛒 Buy a certified adapter (recommended by Xiaomi) USB-C to HDMI Baseus – they were tested with Xiaomi 12T redmi K60).
2. 🔌 Connect the adapter to the phone and the other end to the port. HDMI on the TV (use a port marked with a note) ARC or HDMI 2.1 for better quality).
3. 📺 On the Xiaomi remote, select the signal source (Source) → HDMI 1/2/3).
4. 📱 A request for permission to transfer an image may appear on the phone - confirm it.

Important nuances:

• 🔋 Charging phone: Adapter does not transmit power, so connect your phone to charge during broadcast.
• 🎮 For gamers: If you play Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile, turn on Game Mode in your phone settings and turn off Battery Optimization for the app.
• 🔊 Sound: It's going to go through the TV by default. If you want to return it to your phone, change the sound source in the settings. MIUI.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi phones with MediaTek processors (such as the Redmi Note 11) may have problems with adapters on the Realtek chip.

4.Use of the Mi Home proprietary application

If you have a Xiaomi smart TV with Mi Home ecosystem support (such as Mi TV Q1 or Xiaomi TV A Pro), you can stream the screen through the official app.This method is convenient for displaying photos, documents or presentations, but is not suitable for games or high-resolution videos.

How to set up:

1. 📱 Install the Mi Home app on your phone and log in to the same Mi Account with your TV.
2. 🏠 In the app, add the TV to the list of devices (if it does not automatically appear).
3. 🖥️ Go to the TV control section and select Screen Translation.
4. 🔄 Confirm the connection on TV – the image from the phone will appear on the screen.

Limitations of the method:

• ⏳ Delay to 1-2 Seconds (not suitable for dynamic content).
• 📶 Requires stable Wi-Fi - with a weak signal, the picture will "break apart" into squares.
• 🔒 It only works in the Xiaomi ecosystem, and is not compatible with other brands’ TVs.

Third-party broadcasting applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in methods don’t work, you can use third-party apps that are suitable for older Xiaomi TV models (like the 2016 Mi TV 3S) or when you need to stream the screen on TV without Miracast.

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 📱 ApowerMirror - Supports 1080p, Low latency, phone control, minus: free version adds watermark.
• 💻 TeamViewer QuickSupport is a reliable connection, but requires installation of software on the TV (via Google Play on Android) TV).
• 🎮 Scrcpy is for advanced users. ADB, supportive 4K, But you need to set up via PC.

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. 📥 Install the app on your phone and TV (download the Android version) TV official website).
2. 🔗 Run the app on both devices and select Wi-Fi Connection.
3. 📶 Enter. PIN-code from the TV screen to the app on the phone.
4. 🖥️ Broadcast will start. For better quality in the settings, select No Delay (Game Mode).

⚠️ Note: When using Scrcpy on a Xiaomi TV with MIUI TV You may need to include a debugging USB In the hidden settings of the developer (7 times tap the build number in "About TV.

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If the app doesn't find the TV, check if the TV is on Unknown Sources mode in the security settings. APK-third-party.

6. Solving typical broadcasting problems

Even with the right setup, there can be errors, and we've collected frequent problems and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, reset the network settings on the TV:

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset and Recovery.
2. Select Network Reset (does not affect personal data).
3. After restarting, reconnect.

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Before resetting your settings, write down your Wi-Fi password – after the procedure, all saved networks will be deleted.

7. Optimization of broadcast quality

To make the image clear and the sound synchronous, follow these tips:

• 📶 Use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (e.g. Xiaomi Router) AX6000) — This will reduce the delays in wireless broadcasting.
• 🔧 Set up traffic priority (QoS) on the router for Xiaomi devices.
• 🎛️ Manually set the broadcast resolution: For movies: 1080p@30Hz (It's enough for smoothness. It's enough for games: 720p@60Hz (less-lag).
• 🔋 Turn off the automatic brightness on your phone – this will prevent the screen flickering during the broadcast.

For Xiaomi TV models with AMLOGIC-processors (e.g., Mi) TV 4X) recommended in the developer settings (Settings) → On TV. → Build number, tap 7 times) turn on:

• Turn off hardware acceleration (if the image "breaks").
• Force it. GPU-rendering (for smooth interface).

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