With modern multimedia capabilities, you can turn any Xiaomi TV into a full-fledged entertainment center using your tablet as a source of content. Wi-Fi wireless connection eliminates the need to pull cables across the room and allows you to move freely, especially when you need to show photos to guests, run a movie from the cloud or deploy a mobile game on a large screen.
The process of synchronizing devices is based on several standard data protocols, such as Miracast, DLNA and the built-in Chromecast function. Understanding the differences between these technologies will help you choose the best method for your tasks, whether it is streaming video or duplicating the screen in real time.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to connect a tablet with a Xiaomi TV using only the home network, you will learn about the nuances of setting up a router, the features of different operating systems and how to fix typical connection problems.
Preparation of equipment and network
Before you start setting up, you need to make sure your network hardware is ready to transmit heavy media traffic, and the key requirement is that both devices are on the same LAN, which means that both the tablet and the Smart TV must be connected to the same router.
Pay attention to the frequency range of your Wi-Fi. For comfortable high-resolution image transmission, it is preferable to use the 5GHz band, which provides higher bandwidth and lower signal latency compared to 2.4GHz.
⚠️ Note: If your router gives away two networks with the same name, make sure that both devices are connected to one of them, otherwise they may not “see” each other.
Also worth checking is the software's relevance. On a Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → About TV → System information and check for updates. Outdated firmware may contain errors in the wireless module.
Broadcasting through the built-in Chromecast
Most Xiaomi TVs run on Android TV, which has built-in support for Google Cast technology. This is one of the easiest ways to send a video or picture from a smartphone or tablet to the big screen.
To get started, make sure your tablet has Google Play Services and Google Home. Open the app, find your Xiaomi TV on the list of available devices, and click Broadcast. The system will request permission to connect, which you need to confirm on the TV screen.
- 📱 Open the YouTube or Netflix app on your tablet.
- 📺 Click on the broadcast icon (a rectangle with waves) in the video corner.
- 🔗 Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list that appears.
- ▶️ Video will automatically play on the TV, and the tablet will work as a remote control.
This method is ideal for viewing content from online cinemas, since the load is placed on the TV, and the tablet does not consume a battery to decode the video stream.
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If the broadcast icon does not appear, check if the tablet is enabled with the Traffic Saving mode, which can block the search of devices on the local network.
Screen duplication via Miracast (Wireless Display)
If you want to show not only videos from the app, but everything that happens on the tablet screen (for example, a presentation or a game that does not support Cast), use Miracast technology. In Xiaomi TVs, this feature is often called Wireless Display or Translation.
To activate the mode on your Xiaomi TV, click the Menu button on the remote (often a three-dot or gear button) and select Broadcast or Miracast. The screen will display a wait for connection. On your Android tablet, go to Settings → Connected Devices → Connect to the device or use the Translation feature in the notification curtain.
| Parameter | Miracast | Chromecast | DLNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of transmission | Full screen duplication | Streaming video/audio | Media files only |
| Delay. | Minimum | Depends on the buffer. | Absent. |
| Working in the background | No (screen active) | Yeah (can roll) | Yes. |
| Battery consumption | High-pitched | Low. | Medium. |
It is important to understand that when using Miracast, the tablet screen should remain on. Any notification that comes to the tablet will appear on the TV, so it is better to turn on Do Not Disturb mode before showing a photo or video.
☑️ Checking before connecting Miracast
Using the DLNA protocol for media files
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) protocol is designed to transfer media files (photos, videos, music) between devices on the same network, and unlike screen duplication, the TV plays the file itself by accessing the tablet's storage.
On Xiaomi tablets and many other Android devices, this feature is built into a standard explorer or gallery. Open a video file, click the Translate button, and select a TV.
Alternatively, install a third-party server application, such as BubbleUPnP or VLC for Android. In the application settings, you must allow access over the local network, and then your tablet will appear in the menu of the Xiaomi TV in the Media section as a signal source.
⚠️ Attention: Protocol DLNA Dolby Digital Plus does not support multichannel audio transmission to some TV models, sound can only be played in stereo.
The advantage of DLNA is that you can control playback from the remote of your TV, and you can pause the video, rewind or change the volume without touching the tablet.
Third-party synchronization applications
If standard methods are unstable or require advanced functionality, you can use specialized software. Applications like LetsView, ApowerMirror or TeamViewer allow you to flexibly configure image transfer parameters.
To install such programs you will need to download APK-file or find an app in the Google Play Store on your TV (if the model supports installation from the store), the tablet also installs a client application, both devices scan the network and find each other by a unique code or name.
- 📥 Install the same app on TV and tablet.
- 📡 Run the program on both devices.
- 🔢 Enter the code displayed on the TV screen into the app on the tablet.
- 🖥️ Wait for the connection to be established and the broadcast to begin.
Some apps allow you to not only broadcast the screen, but also control the TV from a tablet, use it as a touchpad or even transmit sound from the microphone of the tablet to the TV speakers, which is useful for karaoke or video conferencing on the big screen.
Why can third-party apps slow down?
Solving Connection and Delay Problems
The most common problem with wireless connectivity is the desynchronization of sound and image or periodic twitching of the image, which usually indicates a lack of Wi-Fi bandwidth or interference from neighboring networks.
Try to move the router closer to the TV or, conversely, remove it from the microwave ovens and Bluetooth headsets, which operate at 2.4 GHz. Also helps to reboot the router, which clears the cache and redistributes channels.
If the image remains torn, reduce the quality of the broadcast video in the settings of the application on the tablet. Minimal latency is important for games, so in this case it is better to use a wired connection or go to game mode if it is supported by the TV.
⚠️ Warning: Persistent connection breaks may indicate that the Wi-Fi module in the tablet overheats during long-term high-resolution broadcast.
In some cases, static helps. IP-Addressing. Go to your tablet's Wi-Fi settings, select your network, click Change, and in the settings. IP Put a static address that matches the router's subnetwork, and that eliminates address conflicts.
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The stability of wireless broadcasting is 90% dependent on the quality of the Wi-Fi signal and the absence of physical obstacles between the router and the receiver.