How to connect your iPhone to your Xiaomi TV: all ways with step-by-step instructions

Do you want to stream photos from your vacation, show a presentation on the big screen or just enjoy your favorite iPhone series on a Xiaomi TV, but don’t know how to do it? Connecting Apple devices to other brands’ TVs often raises questions — especially when it comes to protocol compatibility and specific settings. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting, from wireless (via AirPlay, Miracast, DLNA) to wired (via Lightning-HDMI adapters), and give recommendations for correcting typical errors.

The main difficulty is that Xiaomi uses its own MIUI TV shell (or Google TV in new models), which does not always interact correctly with the Apple ecosystem. For example, the standard Screen Mirroring on the iPhone may not detect the TV without additional settings. We tested each method on Xiaomi Mi TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV X and Xiaomi TV Q2 models - and are ready to share working solutions, including bypassing restrictions on older versions of the software.

Before proceeding to the instructions, check:

• 📱 iOS version on your iPhone (current methods work starting with iOS 12, but iOS 14 is recommended for AirPlay)+).
• 📺 Xiaomi TV model and firmware version (in the Settings menu) → On TV).
• 🔌 Adapters (if you plan to connect wired).

1. Connecting via AirPlay: The easiest way to get new Xiaomi models

AirPlay is Apple’s proprietary wireless media protocol, and many modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with the Mi TV 4S 2020 and later) support it out of the box.

To connect via AirPlay:

1. Make sure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (guest networks won’t work!).
2. On Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → Connection & Sharing → AirPlay and turn on the option.
3. On iPhone, swipe down from the top right corner (or up on models with the Home button) to open Control Point.
4. Click Screen Duplication (or Screen Mirroring) and select your TV from the list.

If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices:

• 🔄 Restart router – sometimes the problem is blocking multicast traffic.
• 📶 Check Wi-Fi frequency: iPhone and TV should be on the same frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
• 🔧 Update the TV firmware through Settings → On TV. → Update of the PO.

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If you have a Xiaomi TV on Google TV (like the Xiaomi TV A2), use the built-in Chromecast instead of AirPlay. To do this in an app like YouTube or Netflix, click the stream icon and select your TV.

2. Wireless screen duplication via Miracast (for older Xiaomi models)

Miracast is a universal wireless screen standard that almost all Xiaomi TVs support, including budget models like the Redmi Smart TV. However, the iPhone does not have built-in Miracast support - this will require a third-party app.

Instructions for connection:

1. Download Screen Mirroring from the App Store (such as ApowerMirror or LetsView).
2. On a Xiaomi TV, activate Miracast through Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
3. Run the app on your iPhone and select your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on the TV (entry may be required) PIN-code).

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ Image delay - up to 1-2 Seconds, which is critical for games or videos.
• ⚠️ Image quality can decrease with a weak Wi-Fi signal.
• ⚠️ Not all apps support broadcasting (e.g. Netflix blocks mirroring).

iPhone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network|

Miracast | is on the TV.

A mirroring app (ApowerMirror, LetsView) is installed |

VPN and energy saving modes on iPhone are disabled

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3. Wired connection via Lightning-HDMI adapter (no delay)

If you want the highest quality of image and sound (for example, to watch movies in 4K HDR or games), the best option is wired connection via the Lightning → HDMI adapter.This method works on all iPhone models (except the iPhone 15 with USB-C) and Xiaomi TVs with an HDMI port.

What you need:

• 🔌 The original Apple Lightning Digital adapter AV Adapter (or certified analogue).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (better version) 2.0 support 4K@60Hz).
• ⚡ Power supply (adapter requires charging connection for stable operation).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the iPhone and connect it HDMI-cable.
2. Connect the adapter to the power supply (otherwise the message "No signal" may appear).
3. On your Xiaomi TV, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2/3).
4. The iPhone screen is automatically duplicated on the TV.

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Wired HDMI is the only way to stream content from DRM-protected applications (e.g. Netflix, Disney+) in maximum quality without restrictions.

Typical problems and solutions:

• 🔴 No image: Check that the cable is HDMI Inserted to the end (sometimes you need to restart the iPhone).
• 🔊 No sound: in the Control Point on the iPhone, hold your finger on the playback control unit and select HDMI output-wise.
• 🔋 Adapter warms up: it’s normal, but if the image is lost, connect a more powerful power supply (minimum) 12W).

4. DLNA connection (for photo, video and music transfer)

DLNA is a protocol for sharing media over a local network. It does not duplicate the screen, but allows you to stream photos, videos and music from your iPhone to your Xiaomi TV without additional adapters.

How to set up DLNA:

1. On Xiaomi TV, turn DLNA on to Settings → Network and Access → DLNA Server.
2. Download a media server application like VLC or nPlayer on your iPhone.
3. In the application, select a file to play and click the broadcast icon (Cast), then specify your TV.

It's important: DLNA It does not support streaming from streaming services (YouTube, Netflix) - only local files, MKV s DTS-sound) may not be reproduced - in this case, use VLC fly-by.

5. Using Apple TV as an intermediary (for stable broadcasting)

If you have an Apple TV, it can be used as a bridge between your iPhone and your Xiaomi TV, which ensures minimal latency and support for all AirPlay features, including streaming from DRM (Netflix, Apple TV+) apps.

How to connect:

1. Connect your Apple TV to your Xiaomi TV via HDMI.
2. Make sure that Apple TV and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On your iPhone, swipe down to open Control Point and select Screen Duplicate.
4. Your Apple TV will appear in the list of devices – click on it.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Support for controller games (such as Apple Arcade).
• 🎬 Reproduction 4K HDR quality-free.
• 🔒 Protected Content (Netflix, Disney)+) broadcast without restriction.

⚠️ Note: If you have a Xiaomi TV with resolution 4K, Apple TV model 4K (2021, the quality may fall to 1080p. Check the output settings in Apple Settings TV → Video and audio → Format.

6. Alternative methods: via USB, Bluetooth and cloud services

If none of the above methods are suitable, consider alternative options:

USB connection (photo/video only):

• 📁 Use Lightning-USB cable to connect your iPhone to the port USB TV-wise.
• 🖼️ On the TV, select the source. USB — folders with media files will be displayed.
• ⚠️ Restriction: only files in formats work JPG, MP4, MOV.

Broadcast via Bluetooth (sound only):

• 🎧 Connect to the Xiaomi TV Bluetooth transmitter (if the model does not have built-in Bluetooth).
• 📱 On iPhone in Settings → Bluetooth Find the device and connect.
• 🔊 The sound will go through the TV, but the image will remain on the iPhone.

Cloud services (Google Photos, YouTube):

• 🌥️ Upload video/photos to Google Photos or YouTube.
• 📺 On Xiaomi TV, open the corresponding app and play the content.
• ⚠️ Cons: Requires uploading files to the Internet and can reduce quality.

7. Troubleshooting: What to do if nothing works

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t see your iPhone or your connection is constantly breaking, check out the following:

Wi-Fi problems:

• 🔄 Reboot the router and disable the “Customer Isolation” function on it (it blocks the interaction of devices in the network).
• 📡 Try connecting to a 5GHz network – it’s less loaded.
• 🛡️ Temporarily shut down. VPN or firewall on the router.

Mistakes on TV:

• 🔧 Reset network settings on the TV: Settings → Network → Resetting network settings.
• 📦 Update the TV firmware to the latest version.
• 🔌 If you use HDMI-Adapter, try another port on the TV.

Problems on the iPhone:

• 📱 Reboot your iPhone and turn on In the Plane mode for 10 seconds, then turn off.
• 🔄 B Settings → Mainstream → Reset → Resetting network settings.
• 🚫 Make sure that Low Consumption Mode is not turned on – it limits background processes.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may not support AirPlay 2. In this case, use Miracast or a wired connection.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting iPhone to Xiaomi TV