How to connect Xiaomi to a Samsung TV via Wi-Fi: all ways + problem solving

Wireless streaming of Xiaomi’s smartphone screen to Samsung TV opens up new possibilities, from watching movies on the big screen to showing presentations without unnecessary wires. However, many users face difficulties in setting up such a connection – especially if we are talking about models with different versions of Android and Tizen. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting, including Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast and Samsung Smart View proprietary technologies, as well as solve typical errors like “device not found” or “no sound”.

It's important to understand that the connection algorithm depends on the generation of your equipment. For example, Xiaomi smartphones on MIUI 14+ support the Wi-Fi Display protocol out of the box, whereas older models may require the installation of third-party applications. And Samsung's QLED 2022-2026 series TVs use an improved Smart View that automatically optimizes broadcast resolution. We tested all methods on current devices and collected checklists for quick setup.

1. Device Preparation: What to Check Before Connecting

Before you start setting up, make sure that both devices meet the minimum requirements, which will save time and eliminate most errors during the connection phase.

Requirements for the Xiaomi smartphone:

• 📱 Version. MIUI at least 12 (for stable Miracast operation). → The phone. → Version. MIUI.
• 🔋 Battery charge above 30% – at low levels, the system can block the broadcast to save energy.
• 📶 Active Wi-Fi module (even if the connection is via Wi-Fi Direct).

Requirements for Samsung TV:

• 📺 Screen Mirroring or Smart View (all TVs on Tizen 2016 and newer).
• 🔄 Updated software - outdated firmware may not recognize Xiaomi smartphones. → Support → Update of the PO.
• 🔌 Lack of active activity VPN Proxies on the router – they can block local device detection.

Smartphone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network (if you use a router)|

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TV not in Game mode (can block mirroring) |

Bluetooth is disabled on the smartphone (sometimes Wi-Fi Direct interferes)

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A critical note: if your Samsung TV is released before 2016, it may not support Miracast by default, in which case an external adapter (such as the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter) will be required.

2. Method 1: Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (universal method)

Wi-Fi Direct is a direct connection technology for devices without a router, which works on most Xiaomi and Samsung models, but requires manual adjustment.

Steps on Samsung TV:

1. Open Settings → General → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Activate the function and wait for the TV to find the available devices.
3. Remember the name of your TV (e.g. Samsung-UE55-1234).

Steps on Xiaomi smartphone:

1. Go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Find the name of your TV and tap it on it.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-TV-code).

After successful connection, the smartphone will be notified Connected to Wi-Fi Direct. Now you can stream the screen through Settings → Screen → Wireless display.

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If the TV doesn't show up in the Wi-Fi Direct list, restart both devices and re-search. Sometimes it helps to temporarily shut down the router to avoid network conflict.

Method 2: Using Smart View (for Samsung TV on Tizen)

Samsung's proprietary Smart View technology is optimized for mobile broadcasting, but officially only supports Samsung Galaxy smartphones.There is a workaround for Xiaomi, however.

Instructions:

1. On TV: open Settings → General → External Devices → Screen Mirroring and select Smart View.
2. On your smartphone: install the SmartThings app from Google Play (official software from Samsung).
3. In the app: Log in (via Google account). Tap Add device → TV. Select your TV from the list and confirm the connection.

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Note: Smart View can limit the broadcast resolution to 1280×720 on older Xiaomi models. For Full HD, use Miracast (mode 4).

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Method 3: Miracast - wireless display without lags

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcast standard supported by most modern devices, and provides minimal latency, which is critical for games or videos.

Setting up on Samsung TV:

1. Press the Source button on the remote.
2. Select Screen Mirroring (which can be called Miracast or Wireless Display).
3. Activate the connection standby mode.

Setup on Xiaomi:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. Turn on device search.
3. Select your TV from the list and wait for the connection (can take up to 30 seconds).

If the screen is not broadcasting, check:

• ⚡ The TV's on mode. HDMI-CEC (In Settings → External devices).
• 🔒 On the smartphone disabled restrictions for applications in Settings → Annexes → Special access.

5. Solving common mistakes

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

Additional advice:

• 🔄 If the broadcast is slowing down, reduce the resolution in Miracast settings to 1280×720.
• 📵 When using Wi-Fi Direct, turn off mobile Internet on your smartphone – it can cause interference.
• 🔧 Older Samsung TVs (2015–2017) may need to reset the network to Settings → General. → Network → Resetting the network.

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If neither method works, check the compatibility of your devices on Samsung's support site.Some Xiaomi models (like the Poco F1) have issues with Tizen due to outdated Wi-Fi drivers.

Alternative methods: broadcast applications

If standard methods don’t work, use third-party apps, which often offer additional features, such as broadcasting only audio or recording a screen.

Top.-3 apps → Samsung:

1. ApowerMirror: Supports Full HD and TV management. Requires the installation of a server part on a PC (for some functions).
2. Google Home: Works through Chromecast (if TV supports) Minimum latency when streaming YouTube or Netflix.
3. LocalCast: Allows you to stream local files (video, photos) without lags. Supports subtitles and external audio tracks.

For the use of ApowerMirror:

1. Download the app to your smartphone and TV (via Google Play on Tizen).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Run the broadcast via M-Button in the app.

⚠️ Note: Applications like TeamViewer or AnyDesk are not designed for TV broadcasts, they create a lot of latency and are designed for remote control.

7. Optimization of broadcast quality

To make the picture clear and the sound synchronous, follow these recommendations:

To improve the video:

• 🎮 For games: use Miracast with resolution 1920×1080 frequency 60 Hz (configured in Settings) → Screen. → Wireless display).
• 🎬 For movies: activate Movie on TV (Settings) → Image: → Image mode).

For sound stability:

• 🔊 Turn off the sound effects on your smartphone (Settings) → Sound. → Sound effects).
• 🎧 If the sound is only coming through the phone, check the settings. HDMI-CEC TV.

To minimize lags:

• 📶 Switch the router to 5 GHz (less busy).
• 🚫 Close the background apps on Xiaomi (especially instant messengers and streaming services).

⚠️ Note: If you are broadcasting content from DRM-protection (e.g. Netflix or Disney)+), Samsung TVs may block image output due to restrictions HDCP. In this case, use the official Smart apps. TV.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to Samsung TV