How to connect Xiaomi smartphone to the TV via Wi-Fi: all ways with photos

Why you need wireless broadcast from Xiaomi to TV

Wirelessly connecting a Xiaomi smartphone to a TV via Wi-Fi offers a variety of possibilities, from watching YouTube or KinoPoisk movies on a large screen to showing high-resolution vacation photos, the main advantage of such a connection is the absence of wires that interfere with and limit the distance between devices. For example, you can lie on the couch managing content from a smartphone, mientras el contenido se reproduce en la pantalla gigante.

Technologies like Miracast, DLNA, or Google Cast allow you to stream not only video, but also games (with minimal latency), presentations, and even duplicate the screen for remote work. This is especially true for owners of the Xiaomi 13/14 series, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO F5, where wireless standards support is implemented at the hardware level, without requiring you to buy additional adapters – it is enough that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or support Wi-Fi Direct).

But not all of these are equally convenient, like Miracast, which has minimal latency but can slow down when there's a weak signal, and DLNA doesn't transmit sound in some applications. In this article, we'll look at all of the current connectivity methods, their pros and cons, and give you some tips for fixing the typical problems, from no sound to connection breaks.

Preparation: What you need to connect

Before you start setting up, make sure your devices meet the minimum requirements. Here is a checklist of mandatory conditions:

Xiaomi smartphone on MIUI 12 or later (for Miracast)

Smart TV (or Android TV, Apple TV, Fire Stick)

Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or support Wi-Fi Direct).

Developer mode is enabled on the smartphone (for some methods)

Free at least 2 GB of RAM on the TV (for smooth broadcasting)-->

If your TV is released before 2018, chances are it doesn’t support modern wireless transmission protocols. In this case, you will need an external adapter, such as Xiaomi Mi TV Stick or Google Chromecast. For Xiaomi Mi 10/11 and later, it is also recommended to update the firmware to the latest version – in old MIUI builds there were Miracast bugs, which could “split” the image into pixels.

Pay special attention to application permissions. For example, to stream through Google Cast, you need to allow the Google Home app to access the local network. Check this in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Local Network. If the option is disabled, the TV simply will not see your smartphone in the list of available devices.

Method 1: Miracast – Direct connection without router

Miracast is a wireless image standard that works on the principle of Wi-Fi Direct. Its main advantage is that it does not require a connection to the router: the smartphone and TV are directly connected, which reduces latency and increases stability. However, the method has limitations: it does not support the broadcast of secure content (for example, Netflix or Disney+ due to DRM).

To activate Miracast on Xiaomi, follow the following steps:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. Turn on the Wireless Display slider (on some models, the option is called Miracast).
3. On your TV, activate Miracast Reception Mode. On Samsung, it's Settings → General → External Devices → Screen Mirroring, on LG, Settings → Network → Miracast.
4. In the list of available devices on your smartphone, select the name of your TV. Confirm the connection on both screens.

If the TV doesn’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Switch to 5GHz mode (in Wi-Fi settings) as some TVs don't support 2.4GHz for Miracast.
• 🔧 Update the firmware of the TV (especially relevant for Sony Bravia 2019-2020).

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If the image is slowing down, reduce the resolution of the broadcast in the Miracast settings on your smartphone. To do this, select Resolution from the Wireless Display menu and set 720p instead of 1080p

Method 2: Google Cast (Chromecast) – for streaming videos

If you want to stream videos from apps like YouTube, Twitch or OKKO, the best option is to use Google Cast, which runs through the Google Home app and supports most modern Smart TVs, the main advantage is the ability to control playback directly from your smartphone without interrupting the broadcast.

Instructions for setting:

1. Install the Google Home app on your smartphone (if not).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Start Google Home, click + → Set up your device → New device.
4. Select your TV from the list (if it supports Google Cast) or plug in a Chromecast.
5. In the app you want to stream from (for example, YouTube), click the Cast icon (📺) and choose your TV.

Note that some apps (such as Netflix) block streaming via Google Cast if the smartphone is not certified for this, in which case the workaround will help:

If the sound is broadcast and the video is not, check:

• 🔊 The sound settings on the TV (sometimes it is displayed by default via the HDMI ARC).
• 📱 Google Home permissions in smartphone settings (access to local network and microphone).
• 🔄 Reconnect the TV to Wi-Fi (sometimes) IP-address).

Method 3: DLNA for photos and local files

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a protocol for sharing media over a local network, and it's ideal for viewing photos, listening to music, or playing videos stored on a smartphone. Unlike Miracast, there's no screen duplication -- you just send a file to the TV as if it were on a second screen.

How to set up DLNA on Xiaomi:

1. Install a media server application on your smartphone, such as BubbleUPnP or Plex.
2. Turn it on. DLNA On Samsung, this is the settings. → General. → External devices → UPnP devices, on LG — Settings → Network → Home network.
3. In the application on your smartphone, select a file to broadcast and specify the TV as the output device.

Advantages of DLNA:

• 🎵 Playlist support (you can stream music in the background).
• 📂 Access to files on your smartphone directly from the TV remote.
• 🔄 Low battery consumption (unlike Miracast).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ No screen duplication (only individual files).
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (for example, the video formats are not supported, MKV s AC3 sound may not be reproduced).
• ❌ Delay in scrolling photos (up to 1-2 seconds).

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DLNA is the best choice for viewing local files, but is not suitable for games or screen duplication. Use Google Cast to stream videos from the Internet.

Method 4: AirScreen is a universal solution for all protocols

If your TV doesn’t support Miracast or Google Cast, you can install the AirScreen app (available for Android TV, Samsung Tizen, and LG webOS) that emulates a receiver for all major protocols: Miracast, AirPlay (for iPhone), and Google Cast.

How to use AirScreen:

1. Install AirScreen on your TV through the app store (or using Send Files to TV if there is no store).
2. Start the app and select the protocols you want to activate (e.g. Miracast + Google Cast).
3. On a Xiaomi smartphone, turn on the Wireless Display (for Miracast) or the In-App Broadcast (for Google Cast).
4. Select your TV from the list (it will appear as AirScreen-[TV model]).

The advantages of AirScreen:

Note: for stable operation of AirScreen on the TV must be at least 1.5 GB of free RAM. on weak models (for example, Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 2018) there may be slowdowns.

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If the image in AirScreen is displayed with artifacts, try reducing the bitrate to 10 Mbps in the application settings or turning off hardware acceleration.

Method 5: Wi-Fi Direct for older TV models

Wi-Fi Direct is a technology that allows devices to connect directly, without a router, and it's useful if you don't have Wi-Fi or your TV doesn't support modern protocols, but it's slower than Miracast, and it can be as late as 1-2 seconds.

How to connect via Wi-Fi Direct:

1. On your TV, turn on Wi-Fi Direct. On Samsung, it's Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct, on LG, it's Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Select your TV from the list and connect. Type in if necessary. PIN-code (displayed on the TV screen).
4. Once connected, use applications that support live streaming over a local network (such as Gallery for Photos or File Manager for Video).

Limitations of Wi-Fi Direct:

• 🎮 Not suitable for gaming (large delay).
• 📶 Data transfer speed is lower than Miracast (maximum 25-30 Mbit / s).
• 🔋 Quickly puts the battery of the smartphone (due to constant data transfer).

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Wi-Fi Direct is a backup for older TVs. For modern models, Miracast or Google Cast is better.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even with the right setup, you can have failures, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Warning: If the TV is not visible on the list of available devices, check if the firewall on the router is blocking the connection. Open the router control panel (usually at 192.168.1.1) and turn off the option. AP Isolation or Client isolation.

If none of these methods work, try resetting your network settings on your smartphone:

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset → Network Reset.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi again and try again.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Wireless Display can be hidden. To activate it, turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on Version) MIUI In settings) and in the developer menu, enable Wireless Display (Miracast).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to a TV