How to connect your iPhone to your Xiaomi TV via Wi-Fi: 5 proven ways

Connecting an iPhone to a Xiaomi TV wirelessly opens up new possibilities for viewing photos, videos, games, and even duplicating the screen on the big screen. However, many users face compatibility problems: Apple uses the AirPlay protocol, and Xiaomi in most models supports Miracast or its own solutions like Mi Screen Sharing. In this article, we will discuss all working ways of connecting, including bypassing restrictions, setting up a router and choosing the best method depending on the TV model.

It’s important to understand that not all Xiaomi TVs support live streaming from the iPhone out of the box, such as the budget Mi series. TV A or Redmi Smart TV You may need additional apps, while flagship Xiaomi TV Q2 or Mi TV 6 OLED They often have AirPlay support built in after the firmware update, and we tested all of them on the latest versions of iOS 17.+ and MIUI TV 3.0+, to provide up-to-date information.

If you want to not just stream a video, but completely duplicate the screen of your smartphone (for example, for presentations or games), pay attention to the section on advanced settings – there we will tell you how to minimize latency and improve picture quality.

1. Checking the compatibility of the Xiaomi TV with the iPhone

Before you try to connect, make sure your Xiaomi TV supports at least one of the broadcast protocols.

• 📺 AirPlay: Supported on Xiaomi models TV Q2/Q1E (2023–2026), Mi TV 6 OLED, Mi TV ES 2022 post-update MIUI TV 3.0+. Check the version in Settings → On TV.
• 🔄 Miracast/DLNA: It runs on most Xiaomi TVs (except the oldest ones), but requires third-party apps on iPhone.
• 🌐 Smart Share (Xiaomi): Built-in feature in Mi TVs TV 4S/4A/5, But the iPhone needs more work.
• 📱 Third-party apps: A universal way for any model, but with possible delays.

To determine the capabilities of your TV, use this table:

If your model is not in the table, check the documentation or update the TV firmware. For example, to enable AirPlay on supported models, go to Settings → Connections → AirPlay and HomeKit and activate the option.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may not support AirPlay, even if the model is listed as compatible.

Connect via AirPlay (for supported models)

This is the easiest and most reliable way if your Xiaomi TV supports AirPlay. Instructions are relevant for iPhone 8 and newer with iOS 12+.

1. Activate AirPlay on your TV: 📺 Open the Settings. → Connections → AirPlay and HomeKit. 🔧 Turn on the AirPlay switch and set a password (recommended for security). 📲 Make sure your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Set up the broadcast on the iPhone: 📱 Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open the Control Point. 🔍 Click on the Screen Duplication (or Screen Mirroring) icon). 📺 In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi TV. 🔐 When you request, enter a password from the TV.

If the TV is not on the list:

• 🔄 Restart the router and both devices.
• 📶 Check that the router has enabled the Multicast protocol (in the settings) LAN → IGMP Snooping).
• 🔒 Turn it off. VPN iPhone – it can block local device detection.

For video broadcast only (without screen duplication):

1. Open the video in the app (such as YouTube or Photos).
2. Click on the broadcast icon (📤) and choose the TV.

⚠️ Note: When you duplicate the screen through AirPlay, you may experience a delay of up to 1-1.5 seconds. For games, this is critical – use a wired connection via Lightning → HDMI adapter.

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3. Use of the Miracast/DLNA for unaccompanied models

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support AirPlay, you can use Miracast protocol or DLNA. This will require a third-party app on the iPhone, as Apple does not provide built-in support for these standards.

The best broadcasting apps:

• 📱 ApowerMirror – supports screen duplication with minimal latency (paid, ~300₽/moss).
• 🎥 LetsView – free, but with watermarks and advertising.
• 📺 Screen Mirroring+ — Optimized for Xiaomi TVs.
• 🔄 AllCast – for broadcasting only media files (photos, videos) DLNA.

The following steps are taken for ApowerMirror:

1. Download and install ApowerMirror on iPhone and Xiaomi TV (via Google Play on Android) TV or through Send Files to TV).
2. Run the app on both devices.
3. On iPhone, select "Mirror to" TV" Wait until the app finds the TV.
4. Confirm the connection on the TV.
5. To reduce the delay, go to the app settings and select "Game Mode".

To broadcast only media files through DLNA:

1. Install MediaPlayer on your TV or VLC.
2. On your iPhone, use AllCast or Infuse to send files.
3. Select a file and click "Cast to", then specify the TV.

⚠️ Note: When using Miracast through third-party apps, there may be no sound, in which case connect external speakers to the TV or use Bluetooth audio.

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If the image on the TV is displayed with artifacts, reduce the broadcast resolution in the application settings to 720p or turn off hardware acceleration.

4.Setup Smart Share on Xiaomi TVs

Smart Share is built into most Xiaomi TVs and allows you to stream media files from your iPhone without additional apps (but with limitations). DLNA, This is only suitable for photos, videos and music – screen duplication is not possible.

How to turn on Smart Share:

1. On the TV, go to Settings. → Connections → Smart Share.
2. Activate the option and set the device name (e.g, MiTV_LivingRoom).
3. Make sure that your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

How to stream files from iPhone:

• 📱 Open the Photos or Files app on your iPhone.
• 🔍 Select a video/photo, click "Share" (↑).
• 📺 In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi TV (should show as a device). DLNA-device).
• 🎬 Confirm the broadcast on the TV.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ No screen duplication – only individual files.
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (e.g..mov may not play).
• ❌ Delay in broadcasting up to 3-5 seconds.

If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices:

• 🔄 Restart the router and check that UPnP is enabled in its settings.
• 📶 Try connecting to a 2.4 GHz network (some TVs don't support 5 GHz for the first time). DLNA).
• 🔧 Update the TV firmware to the latest version.

5. Alternative methods: HDMI-adapter USB

If wireless methods don’t work or you need minimal latency (for example, for gaming), consider wired alternatives:

Method 1: Lightning → HDMI adapter

You will need an Apple Lightning Digital adapter. AV Adapter (~3 500₽) Or a certified analogue (for example, from Belkin:

1. Connect the adapter to the iPhone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV with an HDMI cable.
3. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-entrance.

✅ Pros: zero delay, support 4K@60fps, Charging the phone during use.

❌ Cons: Expensive, requires cables.

Method 2: Router with USB-port (for a local network)

Some routers (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Router) 4A Gigabit supports connectivity USB-So, you can set up storage and stream media to your TV:

1. Connect the flash drive to the router.
2. Copy files from your iPhone to your flash drive through the Mi Home app.
3. On the TV, open the Media Player and select the router as the source.

This method is only suitable for media files, but allows you to bypass the restrictions. DLNA.

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Wired connection through HDMI — The only way to get a latency of less than 50ms, which is critical for gaming and watching high-resolution video.

6. Solving Connection Problems

If the Xiaomi TV is not visible in the list of devices or the broadcast is interrupted, check the following points:

If nothing helps:

• 🔧 Reset network settings on the TV: Settings → System system → Resetting the network.
• 📱 Reinstall the app for broadcasting on iPhone.
• 🔄 Update your router firmware (especially if you use Xiaomi Mi Router).

Advanced router setting for stable broadcasting:

1. Go to the router control panel (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
2. Turn on Multicast (LAN → IGMP Snooping → Included).
3. Reserve. IP-addresses for TV and iPhone in DHCP → Reservation of addresses.
4. Set traffic priority (QoS) for devices.

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The way you connect depends on your TV model, tasks and quality requirements. Here's a quick comparison:

Selection recommendations:

• 🎮 For games: only HDMI-adapter (delay 0 ms).
• 🎬 For the video. 4K: AirPlay (if supported) or HDMI.
• 📷 For photo/video from the gallery: Smart Share or DLNA.
• 🔄 Screen duplication: Miracast via ApowerMirror.

FAQ: Frequent questions