How to connect your phone to a Xiaomi TV: all ways + error solving

Connecting a smartphone to a Xiaomi TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching photos on the big screen to streaming games with minimal latency. However, many users face difficulties in the first synchronization – devices “cannot see” each other, there are connection errors or pictures are slowing down. In this guide, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting (including hidden MIUI functions), optimal settings for different scenarios and typical problems with solutions.

The feature of Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A series, Mi TV P1, Mi TV Q2, etc.) is support for both standard protocols (Miracast, DLNA), and proprietary technologies like Mi Share. The connection algorithm may differ depending on the version of MIUI TV (updates 2023-2026 made changes to the settings menu), We took into account these nuances and compiled instructions relevant to the latest firmware.

Important: If your TV is released before 2020, some methods (such as Wi-Fi Direct) may not be available — HDMI-Cable or Chromecast-compatible applications.

1. Wi-Fi connection (Miracast and Mi Share)

Wireless Wi-Fi is the most popular method, thanks to the lack of wires and support for most modern smartphones. Xiaomi TVs offer two options:

• 🔄 Miracast – standard protocol for screen duplication (powered by Android 4.2)+ Windows 10+).
• 📲 Mi Share – Xiaomi’s proprietary technology for fast file transfer and streaming (requires the installed Mi Share app on the phone).

To connect via Miracast:

1. On TV: go to Settings → Connection & Sharing → Wireless Display (or Screen → Wireless projection in new versions of MIUI TV).
2. On your smartphone: open Settings → Connected devices → Wireless display (on Android) or Control Panel → Screen transfer (on iPhone).
3. Select the name of your Xiaomi TV (e.g. MiTV-AB1234) from the list.

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If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices, restart the router and turn on the phone mode "Search for devices" in the Wi-Fi settings.

For Mi Share:

• Install the Mi Share app from Google Play or the App Store.
• On your TV, activate the function in Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share.
• On your phone, select a file (photo, video) → Share → Mi Share → select a TV.

Connection via HDMI (for minimum delay)

If you want maximum stability (for example, for games or videos in 4K@60fps), HDMI cable remains the best choice. Xiaomi TVs support HDMI-CEC, which allows you to control the phone from the remote control.

You'll need:

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C → HDMI (or a Micro-USB adapter → HDMI old-model).
• 🔌 Cable HDMI 2.0 or higher 4K necessarily!).
• ⚡ Power supply for the phone (with prolonged use).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1/2/ARC port on your TV.
2. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input on the remote → HDMI 1/2.
3. The phone may need to enable HDMI Mode in the screen settings (some Xiaomi models do this automatically).

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Important: Xiaomi Mi TV P1 and later support HDMI 2.1 with bandwidth up to 48 Gbps – this is enough for 8K@30fps or 4K@120fps. However, for such modes you need a certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.

3. USB connection (for files and charging)

The method is suitable for transferring photos, music or video, but does not support screen duplication. Xiaomi TVs recognize smartphones as external drives via a USB-A or USB-C port (depending on the model).

How to connect:

1. Connect your phone and TV with a USB-USB cable (e.g. USB-C → USB-A).
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (or MTP) mode in the connection notification.
3. On the TV, open Media Player or File Manager → select your smartphone from the list of devices.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ No audio when playing video (you need to connect the audio separately via Bluetooth or 3.5 mm).
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported by the built-in TV player (e.g, MKV s DTS-sound may not be reproduced).
• ⚠️ Transfer speed is limited by version USB on the TV (old models have this in mind) USB 2.0 with a maximum of 480 Mbps).

4. Connect via apps (Chromecast, YouTube, Netflix)

If you don’t need to duplicate the entire screen, but only stream content from specific apps (like YouTube, Netflix, Twitch), use built-in support for Google Cast or DLNA.

Xiaomi Android TVs (Mi TV A, Mi TV Q) have Google Chromecast preinstalled.

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube) → press the Cast icon (📡) → Choose your TV.

List of applications with Cast support:

For DLNA (if Chromecast doesn't work):

• Install a server application on your phone, such as BubbleUPnP or LocalCast.
• In the settings of the TV, activate DLNA in the Network and Access section.
• Select a file in the application on the phone → Play on → Specify the TV.

5. Solving Connection Problems

If your phone doesn’t connect to your Xiaomi TV, check out the following:

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90% of connection problems are due to mismatched Wi-Fi networks, outdated firmware or conflicts IP-address.

Typical errors and decisions:

• 🔌 Devices can't see each other over Wi-Fi: Make sure both devices are connected to the same network (not the guest!). VPN on your phone, it can block local connections. Reset the router and the TV (hold the power button on the TV for 10 seconds).
• 🎮 Lag (lag) when duplicating the screen: Switch from Miracast to HDMI Reduce the screen resolution of the phone in the Miracast settings (select 720p instead 1080p). Close the background apps on your phone.
• 🔊 No sound when connected to HDMI: Check that the cable supports audio transmission (some cheap adapters are video only). HDMI output-wise.

⚠️ Note: If after updating the TV firmware missing the Wireless display item in the menu, reset the network settings: → System system → Reset → Network resets, and that brings back the factory settings of Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast.

To diagnose problems with Mi Share:

1. Remove the Mi Share app and install it again.
2. On the TV, update the firmware through Settings → About TV → System Update.
3. Check if the router firewall blocks local connections (disable it temporarily).

6. Optimal settings for different scenarios

Depending on the task, we recommend the following parameters:

To improve the quality of streaming over Wi-Fi:

• 📶 Switch the router to 5GHz (less interference).
• 🔧 In the router settings, turn on WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia to prioritize traffic.
• 📱 On your phone, turn off Adaptive Brightness and Battery Savings during broadcast.

⚠️ Note: When connecting an iPhone to a Xiaomi TV via Miracast, an additional app such as ApowerMirror or LetsView may be required. Standard AirPlay on Xiaomi TVs is not supported without third-party software.

7. Alternative methods (for older models)

If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019 (such as Mi TV 4A or Mi TV 4C), some modern protocols may not be available.

Method 1: Chromecast adapter or Fire TV Stick

• Connect the device to the HDMI port on your TV.
• Configure it via Google Home (for Chromecast) or Fire TV.
• Use the Cast function in supported applications.

Method 2: Streaming apps (e.g. LocalCast or AllCast)

• Install the app on your phone and TV (if you have Google Play).
• Select a file on your phone → Play on → Specify the TV.

Method 3: MHL cable (for very old models)

• Check if your smartphone supports MHL (up to 2016).
• Use the Micro-USB/MHL → HDMI adapter.

For TVs without Android TV (Like Mi. TV (3) manual adjustment may be required DLNA-servers on PC with subsequent broadcast on TV.

FAQ: Frequent questions