How to connect Xiaomi smartphone to a TV without wires: all working ways

Wirelessly connecting a Xiaomi smartphone to a Mi TV or other TV receiver opens up a lot of possibilities, from viewing photos on a large screen to streaming high-resolution videos. However, many users face compatibility issues, image delays or sudden connection breakdowns. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of wireless connection, from built-in Miracast functions to third-party applications, and provide recommendations for optimizing connection for different use scenarios.

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A2, P1, Q2, etc.) are designed to support proprietary protocols that are often more stable than universal standards, but even if you have a different brand TV (Samsung, LG, Sony), most of the methods in this manual will remain workable, the main thing is to set up the network correctly and choose the best way to transfer data.

Before you start connecting, make sure that:

• 📶 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for most methods).
• 🔄 Screen Mirroring (or Miracast in Xiaomi settings) is enabled on the TV).
• 📱 On the smartphone Xiaomi updated firmware MIUI Up to the current version (check in Settings) → The phone).
• 🔌 The TV has enough charge (at low battery level, some functions may be turned off).

1. Connect via Miracast (built-in Xiaomi feature)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard that supports all modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with Mi TV 4) and smartphones on MIUI 10+. The advantage of the method is minimal delays and no need for Internet - a direct connection over Wi-Fi Direct is enough.

To activate Miracast:

1. On TV: 📺 Open the Settings. → Connection and sharing → Wireless display. 🔍 Enable Miracast (or Screen Mirroring on English firmware). ⏳ Wait for TV to start searching for available devices.

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• 📱 Go to Settings. → Connection and sharing → Screen transmission.
• 🔎 Select your TV from the list (the name will appear as MiTV-[model]).
• ✅ Confirm the connection on both devices.

Important: If the TV is not displayed in the list, try restarting the router or turning on the developer mode on your smartphone and activating the option Debugging over Wi-Fi in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).

⚠️ Note: When using Miracast on Xiaomi TVs older than 2019, there may be a delay of up to 0.5 seconds. HDMI ARC TV-speaker.

2.Use of Google Cast (Chromecast built-in)

Xiaomi Android TVs (such as Mi TV Q1 or Mi TV A Pro) support Google Cast technology, which allows you to stream content from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos) directly to the screen. Unlike Miracast, it does not transfer the entire screen, but only content from supported programs.

Instructions for connection:

• 🎬 Open an app that supports Google Cast (e.g. YouTube).
• 📡 Click on the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
• 🖥️ Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.
• 🎥 Playing content on TV will begin, and the smartphone can be used to control.

If the Google Cast icon doesn’t appear, check out:

• 🔄 Is the TV firmware updated (in Settings) → About the system → Update of the PO).
• 🌐 Both devices are connected to the same network (not to the guest network!).
• 📵 The TV does not activate the power saving mode (it can block background processes).

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If the video is slowing down when broadcasting via Google Cast, try setting the router to set traffic priority (QoS) for the Internet. IP-TV address.

3. Wireless connection via DLNA/UPnP

The DLNA protocol allows you to stream media files (video, music, photos) from your phone to your TV without duplicating the screen, a method that works even on older Xiaomi Mi TV models, but requires installing a third-party app on your smartphone.

The best applications for DLNA:

• 📁 BubbleUPnP – supports all formats, there is uniform synchronization of sound.
• 🎵 LocalCast – a convenient interface for broadcasting local files.
• 📺 AllConnect – automatically finds DLNA-network.

How to set up:

1. Install one of the applications on your smartphone.
2. On your TV, activate DLNA in Settings → Network → Sharing Media.
3. In the app on your phone, select a file to play and specify the TV as the output device.

⚠️ Note: When broadcasting video in format MKV or AVI through DLNA Xiaomi TVs may not have sound, so the solution is to convert the file to MP4 codeced AAC.

4. Connect via AirPlay (for iPhone and Xiaomi TV)

If you have an iPhone but a Xiaomi TV, you can still use AirPlay for wireless broadcasting. Current Mi TV models (starting with the Mi TV Q1 2022) support this protocol out of the box. Older TVs will require third-party software installation.

Instructions for TVs with AirPlay support:

• 📺 On TV, go to Settings. → Apple AirPlay and enable the function.
• 📱 On iPhone, open Control Point (swipe down from the upper right corner).
• 🔍 Click Screen Duplication and select your Mi TV.

For TVs without built-in support:

• Install the AirScreen app from Google Play on your TV.
• Run it and follow the instructions on the screen to activate AirPlay.
• Connect to your iPhone just like you would to a regular Apple TV.

5. Alternative ways: third-party applications and cloud services

If standard methods do not work or you need advanced features (for example, streaming games), you can use specialized applications:

Top.-3 wireless:

• 🎮 ApowerMirror – Screen duplication with control support (useful for mobile games).
• 📹 LetsView – low latency, works without a router (access point is created automatically).
• 🖥️ TeamViewer QuickSupport – for remote control of TV from a smartphone (reverse connection).

For cloud broadcasting, suitable:

• 🌥️ Google Drive + VLC — Upload the file to the cloud and open it on TV. VLC.
• 📁 Telegram – send the video to the channel, then open it on the TV via Telegram TV.

The advantage of cloud computing is that it's not connected to a local network, but the quality will depend on the speed of the Internet.

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ApowerMirror-type side applications often provide a more stable connection than built-in Miracast, but may require a fee for advanced features.

6. Removing common problems

Even with the right setup, errors can occur, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

If none of the methods worked:

• 🔄 Restart the router and both devices.
• 📋 Check if the broadcast is blocked by an antivirus or VPN smartphone.
• 🔧 Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Reset).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connectivity