How to connect Xiaomi smartphone to LG TV: all ways with photos and videos

Connecting Xiaomi’s smartphone (whether it’s a Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or the flagship Mi 13 Ultra) to LG’s TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching movies on the big screen to streaming games with minimal latency. However, not all ways of connecting are equally effective – the choice depends on the TV model, the version of MIUI on the smartphone, and even the generation of HDMI or USB-C ports.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods of connection (including hidden functions). LG ThinQ and Mi Share, compare them in speed, picture quality and compatibility, and give recommendations for eliminating common errors – for example, when the TV does not see the phone through Miracast or there is a delay in sound transmission over the Internet. DLNA. We will pay special attention to the nuances for old models. LG (2018 and Android 10 and below.

1. Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast technology (or Screen Mirroring in the LG menu) allows you to duplicate the screen of the smartphone on the TV without wires, but with reservations: both devices must support the Wi-Fi Direct standard. On Xiaomi, this feature is called Wireless Display, and on LG – Screen mirroring (Screen Share).

On LG TV (2019 models and newer), Miracast support is guaranteed if there is a Wi-Fi Direct option in the network settings. On Xiaomi smartphones, the function is available starting with MIUI 11 (Android 9).

• 📱 On the phone: Settings → Connections and sharing → Wireless display.
• 📺 On TV: Settings → Network → Screen Share (Miracast).
• 🔄 If there is no item, update the TV firmware through LG ThinQ.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Screen Share on your LG TV (some models need to press the Input button on the remote and select Screen Mirroring).
2. On Xiaomi smartphone, open Settings → Connections → Wireless display.
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (for example, LG_OLED55C1).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices, and the delay in the transmission of the image will be 50-150 ms.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs LG 2017-2018 (series) UK6300, SK8000) You may need to manually enable Miracast through the service menu. → All settings → General. → On TV. → Button OK (5 times, then choose Miracast ON.

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2. HDMI wired connection (for gaming and 4K)

If you want minimal image lag (for example, for cloud gaming via Xiaomi Game Turbo or watching video in 4K HDR), wired method through HDMI is the best choice.

• 🔌 Xiaomi smartphones (except Black Shark) do not have a port HDMI — You'll need an adapter. USB-C → HDMI Supported by DisplayPort Alt Mode.
• 🎮 For games, choose an adapter with a Realtek chip RTD2173 or Parade PS175 (delay <30 miss).
• 📺 On TV. LG use the port HDMI 2.1 (marked HDMI Ultra HD Deep Color for transmission 4K@60Hz.

Instructions:

1. Connect the USB-C → HDMI adapter to your smartphone and the HDMI cable to your TV.
2. On an LG TV, select the appropriate signal source (Input button on the remote).
3. On the smartphone in the Settings menu → Screen → Screen resolution set 1920×1080 or 3840×2160 (if the adapter supports 4K).
4. For HDMI audio in your phone settings, select audio output → HDMI.

⚠️ Attention: On smartphones POCO F4 GT redmi K50 Gaming when connecting through HDMI Solution: in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (7 taps)) turn on the absolute volume level to turn off.

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3. Connect via DLNA (for movies and music)

The DLNA protocol allows you to stream media files (video, photos, music) from your smartphone to your TV without duplicating the screen, which is convenient for watching movies in high quality, but is not suitable for games due to the long delay (200-500 ms).

How to set up:

• 📱 On your smartphone: Install the Mi File Manager or BubbleUPnP app (for advanced settings).
• 📺 On TV: Turn it on DLNA In Settings → Network → Remote management and access → DLNA.
• 🔗 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (5 GHz is preferred).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Mi File Manager on your smartphone, select a file (for example, a movie in MKV).
2. Tap Share → Transmit to the device and select your LG TV.
3. You'll see a playback notification on TV. Use the remote control.

If the TV can't see the phone:

• ⚙️ Restart your router (sometimes) DHCP does not give out correct IP-address DLNA).
• 🔄 In the router settings, enable Multicast (usually in the section). LAN).
• 📱 On your phone in Wi-Fi settings, turn off Smart Network Switching (may break the connection).

4.Using Mi Share (Fast File Transfer)

Mi Share (formerly Mi Drop) allows you to quickly transfer files between Xiaomi devices and LG TVs with Wi-Fi Direct support. Unlike DLNA, there are no restrictions on file formats, but the transfer is not streaming, but saving to TV.

How to use:

1. On your smartphone, open Settings → Connections → Mi Share.
2. On LG TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct in your network settings.
3. In the list of devices on your phone, select your TV and confirm the connection.
4. Select files to transfer (photos, videos, documents) up to 10MB/s.

Limitations:

• 🚫 No files larger than 2 GB are supported.
• 🎵 Music and video are stored in the TV's internal memory (cleaning may be required).
• 📂 Folders are transmitted as ZIP-Archives (you need to unpack on TV manually).

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If Mi Share does not find the TV, try to disable the dual Wi-Fi function on your smartphone (in the settings). SIM-It can conflict with Wi-Fi Direct.

5. Connect via USB-C (for charging and data transfer)

A lesser known way is to connect your smartphone to an LG TV via a USB-C → USB-A cable.

• 🔋 Charge the phone from USB-port of the television (current to 0.5A).
• 📁 Transmit files in mode MTP (flash-drive).
• 🎮 Use your phone as a gamepad (with support for Xiaomi Game Controller).

How to connect:

1. Connect your smartphone and TV with a USB-C → USB-A cable.
2. On the phone in the notification curtain, select File Transfer mode.
3. On TV, open Media Player or File Manager and select the connected device.

⚠️ Attention: On TVs LG 2020 and newer USB-The port may not provide enough power to charge your smartphone. In this case, use a Y cable with additional power from the outlet.

Comparison of all connection methods

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For high-resolution games and video, it is optimal. HDMI-DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter, Miracast or Movie Watching DLNA.

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