How to connect the screen of Xiaomi phone to the TV: all the ways with photos and videos

Contents

• Introduction: Why Duplicate Smartphone Screen on TV
• Wireless connection via Miracast (Wi-Fi Direct)
• HDMI Connection: Adapters and Cables for Xiaomi
• USB-C → HDMI: features of new models
• Broadcasting apps: 3 best options
• Typical problems and their solution
• Comparison of methods: what to choose
• FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Xiaomi’s smartphones today are not just phones, they’re full-fledged multimedia centers. But even the largest screen of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ or Xiaomi 14 Ultra loses to a 55-inch TV when it comes to watching movies, playing games or presentations. Connecting your phone screen to TV solves this problem by turning your Mi TV or any other TV into a giant display.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to duplicate screens, from wireless technologies to wired adapters, and how to avoid common mistakes. Whether you want to stream YouTube to the big screen or play Genshin Impact with a gamepad, here you’ll find a working solution for your Xiaomi model.

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

Miracast technology allows you to broadcast your smartphone screen to your TV wirelessly using a direct Wi-Fi channel.This method works on all Xiaomi with Android 5.0+ and is supported by most modern TVs (including Mi TV 4S/5X, Samsung QLED, LG OLED).

Main advantages:

• 🔄 Low latency (ideal for games and video)
• 📶 No router required – direct phone-TV connection
• 🎮 Supports sound and control from the phone

To activate Miracast on Xiaomi:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. Select your TV from the list of available devices (if the TV doesn’t show, check if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled in its settings).
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Turn on Wi-Fi on TV| Activate Screen Mirroring | Update TV firmware to the latest version | Make sure that the phone and TV are on the same network (if the router is used)

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Important: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. POCO F5) have a hidden feature, so to find it, lower the notification curtain and click Transfer (the dual screen icon).

⚠️ Attention: If the image on TV is slowing down, reduce the resolution of the phone screen in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Minimum width).

2. HDMI Connection: Adapters and Cables for Xiaomi

The HDMI wired method ensures a stable connection without delay, ideal for watching 4K movies or streaming games.

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (For new Xiaomi models)
• 🔌 Micro-USB cable → HDMI (For older smartphones, for example, Redmi 4X)
• 🔌 MHL-Adapter (if the TV does not support) HDMI-CEC)

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C connector of the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV via HDMI-cable (use the port) HDMI 2.0 for 4K@60Hz).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-signal-input.

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If the TV does not recognize the signal, try to turn on the “Developers” mode → “Debugging by USB” in the phone settings and reconnect the cable.

USB-C → HDMI: Features for New Models

Xiaomi smartphones based on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2/3 (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60 Pro) support DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB-C. This allows you to transfer video in resolution up to 4K@60Hz with HDR10 support.

For activation:

1. Use a certified adapter (we recommend the Anker 565 or the original from Xiaomi).
2. Connect the adapter to the phone, then HDMI-cable.
3. A notification will appear on the phone – select “Display Mode”.

Cheap adapters without DisplayPort support will only work in MHL mode (maximum 1080p@30Hz), even if your Xiaomi supports 4K.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI when connected through USB-C You can turn off the charging. To avoid this, use a powered hub (USB-C PD).

4. Broadcasting apps: 3 best options

If the built-in functionality doesn't work, third-party apps come to the rescue, and we tested dozens of options and selected the top.-3:

1. ApowerMirror ✅ Supports 1080p@60Hz TV-controlled ✅ It works via Wi-Fi and USB ❌ Paid version for removing watermarks
2. TeamViewer QuickSupport ✅ Free for personal use ✅ Low latency (suitable for presentations) ❌ Requires installation of the program on PC/TV

Chromecast

• ✅ Integration with YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos
• ✅ Simple setup
• ❌ Does not support screen duplication in games

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Apps like ApowerMirror consume a lot of battery. Connect your phone to charge during broadcast to avoid discharge.

5. Typical problems and their solution

Even with the right connection, errors can occur, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If the phone starts to warm up after connecting via HDMI, that's OK -- 4K video processing puts a strain on the processor, but if the temperature is above 50°C, turn off the broadcast and let the device cool down.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) when connected via USB-C → HDMI This can be a heat protection system, and in this case, use a wireless method or an external fan.

6. Comparison of methods: what to choose

Which way is the best? Depends on your tasks:

• 💰 Budget option: Miracast (no adapter needed) or cheap MHL-cable.

For Mi TV owners, the best choice is the built-in Miracast, as it supports HDR and has minimal latency. If you have a different brand TV, check if it supports Wi-Fi Direct or AirPlay (for iPhone, but some Xiaomi also supports).

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For Miracast to work, both devices must support Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).

7. FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions