How to connect your phone to a smart TV Xiaomi Mi TV: all working ways

Synchronizing your smartphone with your Xiaomi Mi TV offers a lot of opportunities, from viewing photos on a large screen to streaming high-resolution videos. However, not everyone knows that there are at least 5 different ways to connect, each of which is suitable for different scenarios. For example, Wi-Fi Direct is ideal for fast file transfer, and Miracast allows you to duplicate the screen without wire, but with possible delays. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from wired to wireless, and also explain how to solve typical problems such as no signal or low image quality.

It’s important to consider that the choice of the way to do it depends not only on the TV model (e.g. Mi TV 4S or Mi TV Q2), but also on the smartphone operating system. iPhone owners have fewer options than Android users, and TVs on Google TV (e.g. Mi TV P1) support more protocols than devices on PatchWall. We tested all methods on current firmware in 2026 and identified key nuances that save time.

1. Wi-Fi Direct connection: fast file transfer

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your phone and your TV directly, without a router. This is convenient for transferring photos, videos or music, but not suitable for duplicate screen in real time (there will be a noticeable delay), the main advantage is that the file transfer speed reaches 300 Mbps, which is 2-3 times faster than Bluetooth.

To activate the connection:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (on Android, the path may be different: for example, on the Internet) Xiaomi/Redmi It's the settings. → Connections and sharing → Wi-Fi Direct).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct (or settings) → Connections → Wi-Fi Direct in the new PatchWall versions).
• 🔄 Select the name of your TV from the list of available devices on your phone. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Once connected, you can transfer files through the standard sharing menu (for example, in the gallery, click “Send” and select the TV). Note: iPhone does not support Wi-Fi Direct – for them this method is not available.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices, update the firmware Mi TV In models older than 2020 (Mi) TV 4A, Mi TV 4C) You may need to manually enter IP-address.

Screen duplication by Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard that all modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with Mi TV 4) support. Unlike Wi-Fi Direct, it allows you to completely duplicate the smartphone screen on the TV in real time, but with possible delays of up to 100-200 ms (critical for gaming).

Instructions for Android:

1. On TV: Open Settings → Connections → Wireless Display (or Screen → Wireless Display in PatchWall).
2. On your phone: go to Settings → Connected devices → Wireless display (on Samsung it can be Smart View, on Xiaomi – Cast).
3. Select your Mi TV from the list. Confirm the connection on the TV.

The iPhone will require AirPlay, but Xiaomi does not support this protocol natively, the solution is to install the AirScreen app on the TV (available on Google Play for models on Google TV).

⚠️ Note: When you duplicate a screen over Miracast, the TV and phone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if you use direct transmission.

Make sure that the TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (5GHz is preferred)

Disable VPN on your phone

Update the TV to the latest version

Close background applications that consume traffic (Torrent, cloud synchronization)-->

3. Wired connection via HDMI (best quality)

If you want maximum image quality without delay (for example, for games or watching movies in the video game). 4K), use HDMI-This method works with all smartphones, but requires an adapter:

• 📱 For Android: You need an adapter USB-C → HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter).
• 🍎 For iPhone: You need a Lightning adapter → HDMI (Official from Apple or certified).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and then connect it to the TV through HDMI-cable (use the port) HDMI 2.0 4K).
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (e.g. HDMI 1).
3. The phone may need to enable Image Transfer mode (on Android, it is usually activated automatically).

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Zero Latency (ideal for gaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce) NOW).
• 📺 Support 4K@60 Hz and HDR (If the cable and adapter are supported HDMI 2.0).
• 🔋 Charging your phone while in use (if the adapter supports Power Delivery).

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If the image on the TV is cropped at the edges, check the zoom settings in the TV menu: Settings → Screen → Image Mode → Full-screen.

4. USB Connection: for file transfer and charging

The method is suitable for transferring photos, videos or music, but does not allow you to duplicate the screen. Xiaomi TVs support USB connection in MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode, but there are nuances:

• 📱 Android: Most phones automatically switch to mode MTP when connected to the TV.
• 🍎 iPhone: It doesn't support MTP — You will need a Lightning adapter. → USB File transfer applications (e.g. Files by Google).

How to connect:

1. Connect your phone and TV with a USB-A → USB-C cable (or USB-A → Lightning for iPhone).
2. On the TV, open the File Manager app (or Media Center in PatchWall).
3. Select the connected device and copy the desired files.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ No screen duplication.
• ❌ Transfer speed is limited by version USB (on Mi TV 4A it USB 2.0 - up to 480 Mbit/s).
• ❌ On the iPhone without jailbreak is only available to view photos through Photos.

5.Use of streaming apps (Google Cast, DLNA)

If the built-in protocols don't work, you can use third-party applications.

• 📺 Google Cast: It works on Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (Like Mi. TV P1, Mi TV Q2). Allows you to stream videos from YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos directly.
• 🎵 DLNA: It is supported by all Mi models. TV. You will need an app like BubbleUPnP or LocalCast.
• 📱 Mi Home: If the TV and phone are tied to the same Xiaomi account, you can use the built-in Screen Mirroring feature in the app.

How to set up Google Cast:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube).
3. Click on the broadcast icon (📡) and choose your Mi. TV.

For DLNA:

1. Install BubbleUPnP on your phone.
2. In the application, select a file to play and specify the TV as the output device.

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Apps like Google Cast or DLNA don’t duplicate screens, but only broadcast content. Use Miracast or HDMI for full mirroring.

6. Solving Connection Problems

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

If the problem persists, reset the network settings on the TV:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Network Reset (not a full reset!).
3. Restart the TV and reconnect.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 (Mi) TV 4A 32′′ may not support Miracast for iPhone. HDMI-adapter or AirScreen application.

FAQ: Frequent questions