How to connect screen duplication from your phone to Xiaomi TV: all working ways

Dubbing a smartphone screen onto a large screen on Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to showing presentations or streaming games. However, many users face problems when they first try to sync — devices “can’t see” each other, the image slows down or the sound disappears. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting (including hidden MIUI functions), optimal settings to minimize delays and solve typical errors.

It’s important to understand that the way you connect depends on your Xiaomi TV model (Mi TV A, P, Q, S or ES) and the Android version on your smartphone. For example, Google TVs (such as Xiaomi TV Q2 2023) support Fast Pair for instant synchronization, whereas older models require manual Miracast tuning. We’ll look at options for everything from wireless protocols to wired adapters.

1. Device Preparation: What to Check Before Connecting

Before trying to connect your phone and TV, make sure that both devices meet the minimum requirements:

• 📱 Android 5.0 and higher (for Miracast) or 8.0+ (iPhone will require iOS 12 and higher, but with limitations.
• 📺 TV: Xiaomi models 2018 and newer (with Miracast or Chromecast support) Old TV (until 2017) may require an external adapter.
• 🔄 Network: both devices must be connected to the same 5 GHz Wi-Fi network (for minimum delays.
• 🔋 Charge: the battery level of the smartphone is not lower than 30% – broadcasting the screen consumes energy.

Pay special attention to firmware updates. On Xiaomi TVs, go to Settings → About TV → System Update and install the latest version. On your smartphone, check for Settings → About Phone → Update MIUI. On 2021 Mi TV P1 TVs with firmware below 1.4.65, Miracast may not support for Android 13 devices.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is connected to the Internet via an Ethernet cable and your phone is connected to Wi-Fi, the screen duplication may not work, in which case temporarily connect the phone to the same network via Wi-Fi Direct or use a wired method.

Method 2: Wireless Duplication via Miracast (for Android)

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcasting standard built into most Xiaomi TVs and Android smartphones, which runs without internet but requires support from both devices.

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection & Sharing → Wireless Screen Broadcast (or Miracast in older versions).
2. On your smartphone, go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Broadcast (on Xiaomi/Redmi) or Settings → Screen → Wireless Display (on other Android devices).
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g. MiTV-P1-1234). Confirm the connection on both screens.

If the TV is not on the list:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure your phone has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on (even if you use Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔧 On TV, check that Miracast’s settings enable “Always Allow” (not “Ask”) mode»).

Quality Optimization: In your streaming settings on your smartphone, select 1080p resolution and 60Hz frequency (if the TV supports). For games, it's better to lower to 720p to reduce latency.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (for example, Xiaomi TV Q2 2023) Miracast may be called Screen Translation and may be located in the Settings menu. → Devices → Screen broadcasting.

3. Method 2: Google Cast (Chromecast) for streaming content

Google Cast (or Chromecast) differs from Miracast in that it doesn’t broadcast the entire screen, but only selected content (video, music, photos) from supported apps, which is less loading on the smartphone and provides more stable broadcasting.

How to connect:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On Xiaomi TV, open the Google Cast Receiver app (if not, install it from Google Play on TV).
3. In a supported smartphone app (e.g. YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos) click the Cast icon (📡) and choose your TV.

List of apps that support Google Cast:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+
• 🎵 Spotify, Google Play Music
• 📷 Google Photo, VLC
• 🎮 Stadia, NVIDIA GeForce NOW

Important: Some apps (like TikTok or Instagram) block the Cast from streaming via security policies, in which case use Miracast to duplicate the entire screen.

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If the video slows down when streaming via Cast, close all background apps on your smartphone and lower the resolution in the app settings (e.g. YouTube: Settings → Quality → 720p).

Method 3: Wired connection over HDMI (for minimal delays)

If you need a lag-free duplication (for gaming or professional tasks, for example), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C Micro-USB (depending on the model).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (for new phones or Micro-USB → HDMI (old).
• 🖥 Cable HDMI 2.0 (support 4K@60Hz).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone and the HDMI cable to the adapter and TV (HDMI 1/ARC port is preferred).
2. On Xiaomi TV, select the signal source: Settings → Inputs → HDMI 1.
3. On the smartphone may need to turn on the mode USB-debugging (in Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers → USB-debugging).

Advantages of wired connection:

• ⚡ Zero latency (critical for video editing and gaming).
• 🎮 Support 4K@60Hz and HDR (when used HDMI 2.0).
• 🔋 Lower battery consumption compared to wireless methods.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro) when connected via HDMI Charging may be disabled via the same port. Use a wireless charging or adapter with an additional port. USB-C feeding.

5. Method 4: Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection without router)

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your phone and TV directly, without a router, and this method is useful if you don't have Wi-Fi or the router doesn't support 5 GHz.

How to set up:

1. On Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi Direct and turn on the feature.
2. On your smartphone, open Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (or Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi Direct on Xiaomi).
3. Select the TV from the list and connect. Enter PIN-code, if required (usually 0000 or 1234).
4. After connecting, start broadcasting the screen via Miracast (as in Method 1).

Limitations of the method:

• 📶 The maximum speed is lower than Wi-Fi 5 GHz (slowdowns are possible in the future). 4K).
• 🔊 The sound can be transmitted with a delay (solved by settings). AV-synchronization in the parameters of the TV).
• 📱 Not all apps support internet-free work (e.g. Netflix requires an online connection).

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Wi-Fi Direct is the only way to broadcast a screen without a router, but is only suitable for viewing local files (photos, videos) or games.

6. Method 5: Using external devices (Apple TV, Fire Stick, Xiaomi TV Stick)

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support Miracast or Google Cast (like very old models), you can use external consoles:

• 🍎 Apple TV: to duplicate from iPhone via AirPlay. Android will require third-party software (for example, AirScreen).
• 🔥 Amazon Fire TV Stick: supports Miracast and Google Cast. Go to Settings to set up → Display and sound → Enable the wireless display.
• 📺 Xiaomi TV Stick: optimized for Xiaomi ecosystem. Connects via HDMI and supports all broadcast protocols.

Instructions for Xiaomi TV Stick:

1. Connect the console to the HDMI port of the TV and turn it on.
2. In the console menu, select Settings → Wireless display.
3. On your smartphone, start the screen broadcast and select Xiaomi TV Stick from the list.

Advantages of external consoles:

• 🆕 Adding modern features (like Google Assistant) to older TVs.
• 🎯 More stable broadcast compared to the built-in Miracast.
• 🔄 The ability to use multiple protocols (e.g. AirPlay) + Miracast).

7. Solving typical screen duplication problems

If the screen is not duplicated or the broadcast is interrupted, check the following points:

If the problem persists, try:

• 🔄 Restart the phone and TV.
• 🔧 Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Reset).
• 📱 Update the Google Play Services app on your smartphone.

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If you stream through Miracast the sound is coming from your phone, not from your TV, on your smartphone in the notification panel, click on the broadcast notification and select “Transmit the sound to [TV name]”.

8. Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

The choice of method depends on your task:

• 🎮 For games: wired connection through HDMI (minimum delay).
• 🎬 For movies: Google Cast (if the app supports) or Miracast (for local files).
• 📱 For presentations: Wi-Fi Direct (without depending on the router).
• 🏠 For older TVs: external console (Fire Stick or Xiaomi) TV Stick).

Recommendations on equipment:

• For 4K HDR: USB-C to HDMI 2.0 adapter (e.g. Baseus or UGREEN).
• For Miracast: a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (e.g., Xiaomi AX3600).
• For Google Cast: TV with Google TV (e.g. Xiaomi TV Q2).

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If you need to duplicate the screen regularly (for example, for work), invest in a wired adapter or console. for rare use, built-in Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct is enough.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen duplication on Xiaomi TV