How to connect Smart TV Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways + mistake-making

Connecting Xiaomi Smartphone to Smart TV It's a huge opportunity, from streaming high-resolution video to using your phone as a remote or a gaming joystick, but many users are facing compatibility issues, connection breaks, or a lack of understanding of which protocol to choose. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting - from Miracast wireless standards and DLNA before Xiaomi’s branded solutions, and also give checklists for troubleshooting.

Feature of Xiaomi phones (Redmi series, POCO, Mi is that they support both universal protocols and exclusive features like Mi Share or Quick Apps, but even so, the choice of method depends on the Smart model. TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi TV, Samsung QLED or LG OLED), Android on the phone and connectivity targets. We tested all options on 2020-2026 devices and highlighted key nuances.

1. Connecting through Miracast: a universal way for all Smart TV

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that works without the Internet and is supported by most modern TVs. On Xiaomi phones, the feature is called Wireless Display and hidden in connection settings. The main advantage of the method is minimal latency (up to 50 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching videos.

To activate Miracast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connections and sharing → Wireless display (on MIUI 14+ The path may be different: Settings → Screen. → Wireless monitor).
• 📺 On TV: Turn on Screen Mirroring (on the Network menu) → Miracast or Signal Source → Screen mirroring).
• 🔍 In the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your Smart. TV. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Important: on Xiaomi phones with Qualcomm processors (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) Miracast is more stable than on devices with MediaTek chips (series) POCO M) The latter may "brake" during transmission 4K-content.

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If the phone screen is not displayed on Smart TV, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices (in 30% of cases solves the problem with the black screen").
• 📶 Turn the phone over to mode only LTE (customized SIM-maps) if 5GHz Wi-Fi is used - some TVs conflict with dual-band networks.
• 🛠️ Update the firmware of the TV (relevant for Xiaomi Mi models) TV 4S 2019–2020, where the Miracast bug was patched in the 2022 patch).

2.Use of DLNA: Transferring media files without screen duplication

Protocol DLNA It is designed to stream photos, videos and music from your phone to Smart. TV It doesn't have a full mirroring, and unlike Miracast, it doesn't send notifications or interfaces, it's just selected files, and it's convenient for viewing movies from a gallery or playing playlists.

Connection algorithm:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (DLNA It does not work through mobile internet).
2. On the TV, activate the function DLNA or Media Server (in the Network menu) → Home network settings).
3. On Xiaomi phone, open the Gallery or Music app, select a file → Share. → DLNA (or send to the device).
4. In the list of devices, select your Smart TV.

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If there is no item in the "Share" menu DLNA, install a third-party application, such as BubbleUPnP or LocalCast. They support more formats (including: MKV and FLAC), than the standard Xiaomi protocol.

Limitations DLNA on Xiaomi phones:

For owners of Xiaomi Mi TVs TV There's a bonus: the built-in Mi Home app automatically detects the phone on the local network and offers fast file transfer via Quick Share. DLNA, You need to log in to one Mi Account.

3. Wi-Fi Direct: Direct connection without router

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your phone and smart TV It's useful when traveling or if the home network is overloaded, and the data rate here is higher than Bluetooth, but lower than Miracast (up to 250 Mbps vs. 300 Mbps).

Instructions for Xiaomi:

• 📱 On the phone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (or settings) → Connections → Wi-Fi Direct on the MIUI 13 and newer).
• 📺 On TV: Turn on Wi-Fi Direct in the network menu (on Samsung, it can be called Screen Mirroring) → Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔗 Confirm pairing on both devices. Once connected, the phone will receive a notification "Connected to [TV name]".

Wi-Fi Direct is often confused with Miracast, but it’s different.

• ✅ Wi-Fi Direct: Creates a file sharing hotspot (like Bluetooth, but faster).
• ✅ Miracast: Duplication of the phone screen on Smart TV (how HDMI, wireless).

After you connect, you can:

• 🎵 Transmit music through apps like Spotify or Yandex Music (select Smart) TV playback).
• 📷 View photos in the gallery with automatic zooming to TV resolution.
• 🎮 Use your phone as a gamepad for games on Smart TV (via Steam Link or Moonlight).

4. Xiaomi Branded Solutions: Mi Share and Quick Apps

Xiaomi has developed its own protocols for the Mi Ecosystem ecosystem that run faster than universal standards, and the main condition is that both devices must be linked to the same Mi Account.

Mi Share (formerly Xiaomi Share):

• 📲 Allows you to transfer files at speeds up to 20 MB / s (2 times faster than Bluetooth).
• 📺 The TV must have Mi Home or Mi installed. TV Assistant.
• 🔗 To activate: swipe down the phone screen → Mi Share → Choose TV.

Quick Apps (Fast Apps):

• 🎯 Designed to run light versions of services (such as YouTube or Netflix) directly from your phone to Smart TV.
• ⚡ Work without full loading of the TV OS (saves up to 30% of the turn on time).
• 📌 Available only on Xiaomi Mi TVs TV firmware MIUI TV 3.0+.

To enable Quick Apps:

1. On the Smart remote. TV Press the Quick Apps button (or hold the Home for 3 seconds).
2. On the phone in the Mi Remote app, select Quick Apps → Synchronize.
3. Confirm the connection through QR-code that appears on the Smart screen TV.

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5. Connection through HDMI-Adapter: for maximum quality

If wireless methods are not satisfied due to delays or low resolution, use a wired connection via an adapter. USB-C → HDMI. It guarantees it:

• 🎥 Transmission of video in resolution before 4K@60Hz (against 1080p@30Hz Miracast).
• 🎮 Minimum input lag (up to 10 ms), which is critical for gaming.
• 🔋 Charging your phone while in use (if the adapter supports Power Delivery).

How to connect:

1. Buy a certified adapter (recommended by Xiaomi) USB-C to HDMI or Baseus 4K HDMI).
2. Connect the adapter to the port USB-C phone and cable HDMI — television-to-TV.
3. On the TV, select the source of the HDMI signal (Source button on the remote).
4. On the phone in the status bar will appear notification "Connected to" HDMI".

Important nuances:

• 🚫 On Xiaomi phones with a MediaTek Helio processor (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Adapter may not work – Qualcomm Snapdragon chip is required.
• 🔌 If the image does not appear, check the resolution settings. HDMI The TV menu (should be Auto or 4K).
• 📱 On the phone, turn on the mode "Do not block the screen when connecting" HDMI" (Settings → Display. → Additionally).

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HDMI-Adapter is the only way to bring it to Smart TV screen 4K supportive HDR. Wireless protocols (Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct) are limited to Full HD.

6. Solving common connection problems

Even with the right setup, there can be errors, and we've collected typical scenarios and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Note: If Xiaomi phone doesn’t find Smart TV In the Miracast list of devices, check to see if Hide Device is enabled in the TV network settings. On Samsung, this is called Device Connectivity. → Device Visibility.

Problem 1: The phone screen is displayed on black-barred TV.

• 🔧 Reason: the inconsistency of the aspect ratio (for example, phone 20:9, TV 16:9).
• 🛠️ Solution: on the phone in Miracast settings, select “Stretch image” or change the screen resolution in Settings → Display. → Screen resolution.

Problem 2: The sound is only transmitted through the phone, not through the TV.

• 🔧 Reason: Miracast Settings Selected a Phone Sound Source".
• 🛠️ Solution: During the broadcast, tap the notification "Connected to [TV name]" → "Get the sound on TV".

Problem 3: The connection is terminated in 1-2 minutes.

• 🔧 Reason: Power saving mode on phone or TV is activated.
• 🛠️ Solution: on the phone Settings → Battery → Performance mode, on TV turn off "Eco-mode".

Problem 4: Gestures or touch input when mirroring don’t work.

⚠️ Warning: When connected via Miracast, the phone's touch screen is locked to prevent accidental touch.To control TV from your phone, use the Mi Remote app or connect your Bluetooth mouse.

7. Alternative applications for connection

If standard methods don’t work, install third-party apps, which often support more formats and have flexible settings:

For gamers, we recommend Steam Link or Moonlight - they allow you to stream games from PC to Smart. TV by telephone as an intermediary:

• 🖥️ video card PC NVIDIA (for Moonlight or Steam (for Steam Link).
• 📶 Wi-Fi speed of at least 20 Mbps (for Full) HD 60 FPS).
• 🎮 Gamepad connected to Bluetooth phone (e.g. Xiaomi Gamepad).

8 Connection Security: What You Need to Know

Transferring data between phone and smart TV It is important to consider the risks:

• 🔒 Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct does not encrypt traffic – an attacker on the same network can intercept transmitted content.
• 📡 DLNA It can open access to files on the phone to other devices on the network.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Xiaomi’s proprietary protocols (such as Mi Share) encrypt data but require authorization in Mi Account.

Protection recommendations:

• 🔐 Use the guest network on the router to connect Smart TV, If you are transferring confidential data.
• 🚫 Turn off Miracast and Wi-Fi Direct after use (Settings) → Connections → Shut down).
• 🔄 Regularly update the firmware of the TV - in older versions MIUI TV There are vulnerabilities (e.g. in the case of Mi). TV 4A 2018).

If you connect your phone to a smart phone TV In a public place (such as a hotel), use HDMI-Chromecast or Adapter – They don’t broadcast data over a local network.

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For maximum security, disable automatic connection to known devices in Wi-Fi Direct settings (Settings) → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Auto-connection).

FAQ: Frequent questions