How to Connect Honor 10 to Xiaomi TV: All the Ways to Work in 2026

Connecting the Honor 10 to a Xiaomi TV opens up a range of possibilities, from viewing photos on a large screen to streaming high-resolution videos. However, not everyone knows that there are several options for syncing devices – and they differ dramatically in speed, quality of transmission and hardware requirements.

In this article, we will analyze all current ways of connecting (including wireless and wired), talk about the nuances of Miracast configuration and DLNA, We'll also recommend that you correct common errors, like when the TV can't see the phone or when the image is slowing down. Huawei/Honor Xiaomi, as there are often conflicts over different versions of Android and MIUI.

If you want to not just duplicate the screen, but broadcast content with minimal latency (for example, for games or 4K videos), you can not do without a wired connection. And for those who prefer wireless solutions, we tested the stability of the Google Cast and the Xiaomi Mi Share proprietary protocol on different TV models (from Mi TV 4A to Xiaomi TV Q2).

1. Preparation of devices before connection

Before you start syncing, make sure that both devices meet the minimum requirements. For Honor 10, the firmware based on Android 8.1+ (EMUI 8.1 and above) is relevant, and the Xiaomi TV should run MIUI TV version at least 1.4.16. Check the version on TV can be found in the Settings → About TV menu.

Also note:

• 🔌 Charge of the smartphone battery - when wireless broadcasting energy consumption increases by 30-50.
• 📶 Wi-Fi speed – stable Miracast needs a 5GHz or at least 2.4GHz network with speeds from 15Mbps.
• 🔄 Updates – on Xiaomi TV, check for updates in Settings → Update: On your smartphone, update Huawei Share (or Multi-screen Collaboration) via AppGallery.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 3 or Mi TV 4), it may not support Miracast, in which case only wired methods or the use of external adapters (for example, Xiaomi Mi) remain. TV Stick).

To eliminate potential conflicts between devices of different brands, reset network settings on your smartphone:

1. Open the Settings. → Wireless networks.
2. Select Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Internet and Bluetooth settings.
3. Confirm the action and reboot the Honor 10.

2. Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that both Honor 10 and Xiaomi TVs (starting with the Mi TV 4S) support, and the main advantage of the method is that it has no latency (latency up to 50 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching videos.

To connect:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless Display (or Screen Mirroring in English firmware).
2. On Honor 10, go to Settings → Connected Devices → Wireless Display (or use the Quick Settings Panel by swiping down and finding the Wireless Projection icon).
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g. Xiaomi-MiTV-XXXXX).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV doesn’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the router and both devices.
• 📡 Switch to 5 GHz network (if the router is dual-band).
• 🔧 Manually enter IP-TV address in Miracast settings on your smartphone (relevant for older Xiaomi models).

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⚠️ Note: Some of the Honor 10 firmware (e.g, EMUI 9.1) Miracast may be called Huawei Share or Multi-screen Collaboration. If you don't find an item on the menu, update your system apps via AppGallery.

Critical Feature: Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV version below 2.0.1 may not support Miracast in 1080p@60fps mode. In this case, the image will be broadcast in 720p resolution with a noticeable lag.

Connection via HDMI (wired method)

If you need a stable connection without delay (for example, to watch movies in 4K HDR or games), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 📱 adapter USB-C → HDMI (for example, Huawei USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or Universal Baseus).
• 🔌 Cable HDMI 2.0 (support 4K@60Hz).
• ⚡ Power supply for a smartphone (with a long broadcast).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port on Honor 10.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV with an HDMI cable (use the HDMI 2.0/ARC port for better quality).
3. On the Xiaomi remote, select the appropriate signal source (e.g. HDMI 1).
4. On your smartphone, the notification panel will display a notification about the connection to the external display. Select the display mode: Duplicate the screen is the same image on the phone and TV. Expand the screen - the TV becomes the second monitor.

If the image does not appear:

• 🔄 Reconnect the cable and adapter.
• 🔧 Check the resolution settings on your smartphone: Settings → Display. → Screen resolution (select the screen resolution) 1080p or 4K, if maintained).
• 🔋 Make sure the adapter gets enough power (some models require a charging connection).

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If the HDMI connection only sends sound through your phone, check the audio output settings in Settings → Sound → Sound Output and select HDMI.

4.Use of DLNA for transfer of media files

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows you to stream to Xiaomi TV not the entire screen of your smartphone, but only selected files — photos, videos or music — a method less resource-intensive than Miracast, but does not support streaming from applications (for example, YouTube or Netflix).

To configure the DLNA:

1. On Xiaomi TV, activate Media Server in Settings → Network Settings → DLNA.
2. On Honor 10, install a DLNA management application, such as BubbleUPnP (for advanced users), LocalCast (a simple interface), Huawei HiShare (a branded solution).

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Advantages of DLNA:

• 🎵 The ability to create a playlist and control playback from the phone.
• 📁 Support for folders and sorting by date/file type.
• 🔋 Minimum battery consumption (compared to Miracast).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 3.0 may not play video in the format MKV or codeced HEVC (H.265) through DLNA. In this case, use Plex or Kodi for transcoding.

5. Connection via USB (MTP/PTP)

If you need to transfer files from Honor 10 to Xiaomi TV without using cloud services, you can use the service. USB-This method is not suitable for screen duplication, but is convenient for viewing photos/video or installing. APK-files (if TV is on Android).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone and TV with a USB-C → USB-A cable (use USB 3.0 port on TV for faster speeds).
2. On Honor 10, select Connection Mode: File Transfer (MTP) to access your phone's memory; Photo Transfer (PTP) if you only need images.

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Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 There is no way to broadcast the screen in real time.
• 🐢 Transfer speed is limited by version USB (maximum 5 Gbps for USB 3.0).
• 🔒 Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV A Pro) require confirmation of access USB-devices in the security settings.

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USB-Connection is the most reliable way to transfer large files (for example, movies to the Internet). 4K), but not suitable for streaming or gaming.

6.Alternative ways: Chromecast and Mi TV Stick

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support Miracast or you’re having compatibility issues, you can use external devices to stream:

1. Google Chromecast

• 📺 Connects to the port. HDMI television.
• 📱 Honor 10 is now running Google Home app.
• 🎯 Supports streaming from YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos and other services.

2. Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

• 🔌 It works as a separate Android console with support for Google Cast and Miracast.
• 🎮 Allows you to duplicate the Honor 10 screen through Settings → Connected devices → Wireless display.
• 💰 Cost: ~3 000 ₽ (2026).

To set up:

1. Connect the Chromecast or Mi TV Stick to your TV.
2. Switch the signal source to the appropriate one HDMI-port.
3. On your smartphone, connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the device.
4. In the Google Home app (or Mi Home for Mi TV Stick), add a new device and follow the instructions.

Advantages of external adapters:

• 🔄 Compatible with all TV models (including older ones).
• 🎮 Support for games with minimal delay (when using a gamepad).
• 📺 Ability to translate content into 4K HDR (on Chromecast Ultra or Mi TV Stick 4K).

7. Removal of common errors

Even with the right setup, there can be problems. Consider typical scenarios and solutions:

If none of these methods work:

• 🔧 Update your firmware on your TV and smartphone to the latest version.
• 📱 Reset your network settings to Honor 10 (Settings) → System system → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth).
• 📺 On the Xiaomi TV, perform a reset to factory settings (pre-saving data).

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If you connect through HDMI on the TV display artifacts (strips, flickering), try using HDMI cable version 2.1 or reduce the resolution on the smartphone to 1080p.

FAQ: Frequent questions