How to connect your phone to Xiaomi Mi TV Stick: All the ways + mistake-making

Introduction: Why connect your phone to Mi TV Stick and what it takes

Xiaomi Mi console TV Stick turns a regular TV into a smart entertainment center, but its capabilities are expanded significantly if you connect a smartphone. Through this connection, you can stream videos from YouTube or TikTok to the big screen, play mobile games with a gamepad, control the console as a remote control or even use your phone as a webcam for video calls. However, not everyone knows that there are at least five ways to connect – and each is suitable for different tasks.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of synchronizing your phone (on Android or iOS) with Mi. TV Stick, including wireless protocols (Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast), wired connection via USB/HDMI, We will also focus on the typical errors, for example, why the image on the TV can fade every time. 10–15 Seconds when broadcasting via Miracast and how to fix it without resetting settings.

For a successful connection, you will need:

• Smartphone on Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+ (For some reasons, Android 10+),

• Xiaomi Mi console TV Stick (any version, including the Mi version) TV Stick 4K),

• Stable Wi-Fi network (for wireless methods) or cables USB-C/HDMI (wired),

Mi Home or Google Home (optional, for advanced features)

Method 1: Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (the easiest method)

Wi-Fi Direct allows the phone and console to communicate directly, without a router, ideal for streaming photos, presentations or videos with minimal latency, with the main advantage of not requiring an Internet connection, and faster data transfer than Bluetooth.

Instructions for connection:

1. Turn on the Mi. TV Stick and go to Settings → Devices → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. On your phone, activate Wi-Fi and find a device called MiTVStick-XXXX in the list of available networks (where you can find the device). XXXX — unique identifier).
3. Connect to this network. No password is required, but you may need to confirm it on your TV.
4. Open a gallery or video on your phone, click Share and select Send to your device (on Android) or AirPlay (on iPhone).

⚠️ Note: When using Wi-Fi Direct, the console temporarily disconnects from the main Wi-Fi network, which means that you will not be able to simultaneously stream content from your phone and use the Internet on Mi. TV Stick (for example, watch Netflix or YouTube through embedded apps).

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Power saving mode is off on the phone |

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The console is not connected to another Wi-Fi network-->

If the connection is not established, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both the phone and the Mi TV Stick (pull the console out of port) HDMI 10 seconds).
• 📱 On the phone, turn on the developer mode and activate the option Debugging over Wi-Fi (in Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number - tap 7 times).
• 🔌 Connect the console to another USB-TV port (some ports may not provide enough power).

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If the video broadcast is slowing down, reduce the resolution on the phone to 720p It's going to reduce the load on Wi-Fi Direct.

Method 2: Translate the screen via Miracast (for Android)

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcast standard supported by most modern Android smartphones. Unlike Wi-Fi Direct, it allows you to duplicate the entire screen of your phone on your TV in real time, including games and applications. However, the method has drawbacks: delays of up to 1-2 seconds and possible artifacts with a weak signal.

How to connect:

1. On Mi. TV Stick go to Settings → Screen. → Wireless display and enable the option.
2. On the phone, open Settings. → Connected devices → Broadcast screen (on Samsung - Smart View, on Xiaomi - Wireless Display).
3. Select your Mi prefix in the list TV Stick and confirm the connection.

⚠️ Note: On some phones (e.g. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10) Miracast broadcasting may be interrupted due to aggressive battery optimization. Add Settings to the power saving exceptions list before connecting (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

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Method 3: Connecting through a wired USB (Android-supported OTG)

If wireless methods fail, the most stable way is to connect your phone to Mi. TV Stick through USB-It requires a support phone. USB OTG (Most Xiaomi, Samsung, OnePlus models after 2018 and cable USB-C → USB-A (Advantages of the method: zero latency, the ability to charge the phone during use and stable data transfer.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect one end of the cable to the phone and the other to the phone. USB-port TV Stick.
2. On the phone, select the file transfer mode (MTP) or Image transmission (PTP).
3. On the console Settings menu → Devices → USB Select Connect as a media device.
4. Use the File Manager app on the console to view your phone files.

⚠️ Note: When connecting through USB iPhone won't be recognized as a media device due to iOS restrictions. iPhone will require a special Lightning adapter → HDMI (For example, Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter, but in this case, the console is not needed - the phone connects directly to the TV.

To broadcast the screen (not just files) through USB:

• 📱 Install Scrcpy on your phone (requires Android 5.0)+ and the debugging on USB).
• 🖥️ On the console via Termux or ADB Start the command: scrcpy --bit-rate 8M --max-size 1280
• 🔗 Put the phone on. USB and allow debugging.

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Wired connection through USB — The only way to broadcast the Android phone screen on Mi TV Stick without delay. Perfect for high-resolution games and video.

Method 4: Using Mi Home and Google Home

If you don't want to broadcast the whole screen, but only control the console or transfer individual files, the most convenient way to use branded applications from Xiaomi and Google.

• 🎮 Use your phone as a remote control (with a touch keyboard to enter text).
• 📁 Transmit photos and videos directly to the console gallery.
• 🔊 Manage the sound and brightness from the phone.

To connect via Mi Home:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your phone and sign up.
2. Add the device: + → Add the device → Mi TV Stick.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen (the console and phone must be on the same Wi-Fi network).

To connect via Google Home:

1. Open the app and click Add → Set up the device → New device.
2. Choose Mi. TV Stick from the list (if not displayed, check that the console is on and connected to the same network).
3. Confirm the code that will appear on the TV screen.

⚠️ Note: Mi Home app may not see Mi TV Stick, if the Mi Link protocol is disabled on the console. To enable it, go to Settings. → Devices → Mi Link and activate the option.

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In the Google Home app, you can create a "device group" and control the set-top box via Google Assistant, such as saying, "OK, Google, turn on Netflix on your TV."

Method 5: Connecting iPhone via AirPlay (for Mi) TV Stick 4K)

iPhone or iPad owners can stream the screen on Mi TV Stick 4K (Models 2022 and later, via AirPlay, Apple's proprietary protocol, allows you to duplicate the screen with minimal latency (about 0.5 seconds) and stream content from applications that support AirPlay (for example, Apple). TV+, YouTube, Safari).

How to set up:

1. Make sure that Mi TV Stick 4K Connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the iPhone.
2. On the console, go to Settings → System system → AirPlay and turn on the option.
3. On your iPhone, swipe down from the top right corner (Control Center) and press Screen Duplication.
4. Choose Mi. TV Stick from the list of devices.

⚠️ Attention: On older Mi models TV Stick (2020-2021) AirPlay may not work stable or even be in the settings. USB-C → HDMI Adapter for direct iPhone connection to TV.

AirPlay restrictions on Mi TV Stick:

• 🎬 Not all apps support live streaming (e.g. Netflix and Disney).+ Blocking AirPlay on uncertified devices).
• 🔊 The sound can be transmitted with a delay if the console has sound effects (Settings) → Sound. → Effects).
• 📶 With a weak Wi-Fi signal, the broadcast resolution is automatically reduced to 720p.

Solving common connection problems

Even with the right setup, the connection between the phone and the Mi is TV Stick can be unstable. Below is a list of common errors and ways to fix them.

If none of these methods work, reset your Mi settings. TV Stick:

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset.
2. Select Reset to factory settings.
3. After restarting, reconnect.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting your phone to Mi TV Stick