How to connect Honor smartphone to Xiaomi TV: all the ways

Connecting Honor to Xiaomi TVs opens up new possibilities, from viewing photos on a large screen to streaming high-resolution videos. However, not all users know that there are nuances for different models of phones and TVs. For example, Xiaomi TVs on MIUI TV support the proprietary Miracast protocol, but not all Honor smartphones can work with it correctly without additional settings.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways of connecting, from classic HDMI to wireless technologies like Google Cast and DLNA. Particular emphasis will be placed on the compatibility of protocols between the ecosystems of Huawei/Honor and Xiaomi, as this is a common cause of failures. You will learn what settings you need to change in your phone and TV to avoid image delays or sound problems.

1. Checking device compatibility before connection

Before you try to pair Honor and Xiaomi TV, make sure your devices support the method you choose.

• 📱 Honor smartphones on EMUI 10+ MagicOS 7+ It has built-in support for Miracast and Google Cast, but in older versions (EMUI 9 and below) may require the installation of third-party applications.
• 📺 Xiaomi Mi series TVs TV 4/5, Redmi Smart TV New models on Google TV Supports Chromecast and DLNA "Out of the box, and for Miracast you need to activate the mode in the settings.
• 🔌 Wired connection through HDMI (adapter-wise USB-C → HDMI) It works on all models, but requires support for DisplayPort Alt Mode from the smartphone.

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⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019, it may not support Google Cast.

2. Wireless connection via Miracast (without router)

Miracast is a wireless image transfer standard that most modern devices support. To connect Honor to Xiaomi TV using this protocol:

1. On TV: 🔄 Open the Settings. → Connections → Wireless display (or Miracast). 🔍 Activate the standby mode of connection.

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• 📲 Go to Settings. → Connections → Wireless display (or Smart View) EMUI).
• 🔎 Select your TV from the list of available devices.

If the connection fails:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure the developer mode is turned on on on the TV (in Settings). → On TV. → Press the version 7 times on the line with the version number).
• 🔧 In the Developer Settings, activate Debugging over Wi-Fi.

⚠️ Note: Some Honor models (e.g. Honor) 8X or Honor 10 Lite) Miracast can be called Huawei Share or Multi-screen. If it's not on the menu, upgrade to the latest version of the firmware.

3. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV runs on Google TV or supports Chromecast, this method will be the most versatile. It allows you not only to duplicate the screen, but also to stream content from applications (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos).

Instructions:

1. 📺 On the TV: Make sure it's connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the smartphone. TV 5) you need to enable Chromecast in Settings → Connections → Google Cast.

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• Open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube).
• Click on the broadcast icon (📡) and choose your TV.

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If the broadcast is slowing down, reduce the screen resolution in Google Home settings (select 720p instead of 1080p).

4. Wired connection via HDMI (for minimum delays)

If you need a minimum response time (for example, for games or watching high-resolution videos), use the following: HDMI-This method works even on older models of TVs and smartphones.

What you need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (honor 20/30/50/70 and newer) or Micro-USB → HDMI (old-model).
• 📺 Standard. HDMI-cable (versions 1.4 or higher for support) 4K).
• 📱 On Honor: Install the BubbleUPnP app or DLNA Server from AppGallery. In the app settings, activate Shared Media. Select files to broadcast and specify the TV as the output device. Advantages DLNA: ✅ No delays in video playback (unlike Miracast). ✅ It works even on older Honor models (like the Honor). 7A). ✅ Supports formats MKV, MP4, FLAC convertible. ⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi TVs block file playback with higher resolution 1080p through DLNA. For 4K use HDMI Or Google Cast. 6. Connecting through third-party apps (alternative methods) If the standard methods don't work, use specialized applications. They often solve compatibility problems between Honor and Xiaomi. Best apps for broadcasting: Application Supported protocols Features ApowerMirror Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct Low latency, support for TeamViewer QuickSupport Games Cloud broadcasting Works over the Internet, without local network LocalCast DLNA, Chromecast Support for Screen Mirroring (Xiaomi) Miracast subtitles and external audio tracks (optimized for MIUI TV) Minimum lags, but only for new TV models Instructions for ApowerMirror: Download the app to your phone and TV (if there is an Android version) TV). Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. On your phone, press Start Now and select your TV from the list. Confirm the connection on the TV. 💡The application side often solves compatibility issues, but can delay until 1-2 It's better to use it for games. HDMI orthologies. 7. Solving common problems, even if you set them up correctly, can cause problems to fail: 🔴 TV not on the device list: Check if Miracast or Google Cast is on TV. VPN Reconnect both devices to the router (sometimes changing Wi-Fi to the router helps). 5 GHz). 🔴 Image slows or tears: Reduce the resolution of the broadcast in the settings (720p instead 1080p). Connect the router to your phone and TV via cable (if supported). Close background apps on your smartphone. 🔴 No sound when connected: In the settings of the TV, check if the sound is turned off for HDMI-On your smartphone in Settings → Select the output of sound to the device Miracast/HDMI. If you use DLNA, Make sure the file is not in format DTS or AC3 — Some Xiaomi TVs don't play them. If nothing helps, try resetting your network settings on both devices: On Honor: Settings → System system → Reset → Reset the network. TV: Settings → General. → Resetting and remediation → Resetting the network. FAQ: Frequent questions: Can you connect Honor to Xiaomi? TV No Wi-Fi? Yeah, there are two ways: wired through HDMI-Wi-Fi Direct: some models of Honor and Xiaomi TV They also support direct connectivity without a router. Activate Wi-Fi Direct in both device settings and connect them. Note that Miracast also works without a router, but requires both devices to support this protocol. HDMI There's no image on the TV, but there's sound, and this is a problem that's common with adapters. USB-C → HDMI, Solutions: Buy a certified adapter (e.g. from Anker or Baseus). Check if the phone settings have enabled External Display (Settings) → Screen. → External display. Update the firmware of the smartphone — in older versions EMUI There were bugs with the output. How to broadcast the Honor screen on Xiaomi TV Bluetooth does not support video transmission – only sound and data (for example, files). To broadcast the screen, use: Miracast (wireless connection), Google Cast (via Wi-Fi), HDMI (What is the maximum resolution supported in wireless broadcasting? It depends on the protocol and device model: Miracast: up to 1080p@30Hz (New models of Honor and Xiaomi TV A Pro is possible. 4K, but with delays. Google Cast: up to 4K@60Hz, But it requires stable Wi-Fi. 5 GHz. HDMI: before 4K@60Hz (cable-wise HDMI 2.0 Adapter with DisplayPort Alt Mode). HDMI is recommended for gaming — the latency when broadcasting wirelessly is usually 50-200 ms, which is critical for shooters or racing. Can you control a Xiaomi TV from a Honor phone? Yes, for this: Download the Mi Remote app (available in AppGallery or APKMirror). Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. In the application, select Television → Xiaomi and follow the pairing instructions. Functional includes: Volume and Channel Management. Voice Search (if the TV supports Google Assistant). Run applications (for example, Netflix or YouTube).