How to connect your phone to Xiaomi Smart 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 compatibility problems, unstable connection or simply do not know which method to choose. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of synchronization (including hidden functions of MIUI and Google Cast), compare them on speed, transmission quality and power consumption, and give a checklist to diagnose typical errors.

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV 4/5, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV A Pro) are PatchWall’s own firmware, which sometimes conflicts with standard Miracast or DLNA protocols. We tested all methods on 2020-2026 models and found out which ones work stable and which require additional settings. If you tried to connect and saw errors like “Device not supported” or “No signal” at the end of the article there is a section with solutions.

1. Wi-Fi Direct (Miracast) connection – no router

This is the most versatile way, which works on all Android 5.0+ smartphones and Xiaomi TVs on PatchWall 3.0 and later. The advantage is that there is no dependence on Internet speed, since the connection is built directly between devices. However, the method has limitations: the maximum screen resolution is 1080p at 30 Hz (on some models, 4K@24Hz is possible).

How to turn on:

• 📺 On the Xiaomi remote TV press Menu → Connections → Screen Mirroring (Screen Mirroring).
• 📱 On the phone: Settings → Connected devices → Screen transfer (Cast) (on iPhone: Control Point) → Screen duplication).
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (for example, MiTV-ATV1234).

If the TV is not on the list:

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may have default Wi-Fi Direct disabled. To activate it, go to Settings → On TV. → PatchWall version and 5 times click on the line with the version – will open a hidden developer menu where you need to enable Wi-Fi Direct Force Enable.

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2.Use of Google Cast (Chromecast built-in)

Xiaomi TVs on PatchWall 4.0+ have built-in support for Google Cast, which allows you to stream content from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos) without duplication of the entire screen. This method is more battery-efficient and supports 4K HDR (if the application allows it).

Instructions:

1. On TV: Settings → Connections → Google Cast (or Smart Home → Broadcast Devices).
2. In a mobile app (such as YouTube), click the Cast icon (📺) And choose your Xiaomi TV.
3. To duplicate the screen, use the entire Google Home app: Devices → Broadcast the screen.

Limitations:

• 🚫 Not all applications support Cast (e.g. TikTok or Cast). VK Video blocking broadcast).
• 🔋 On iPhone, screen duplication via Google Home only works on the local network (without Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🎮 Delay in broadcasting games - up to 150 ms (not suitable for shooters).

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Connection via HDMI (for minimum delay)

If you need to mirror without lags (for example, for games or presentations), HDMI is the only option with a delay of <50 ms.

• 📱 adapter USB-C/Lightning → HDMI (modern-day smartphones).
• 🖥️ Cable HDMI 2.0 (support 4K@60Hz).
• ⚡ Power supply for adapter (some models require charging connection).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your phone and the HDMI cable to the HDMI 2.0/ARC port on your TV.
2. On the Xiaomi TV remote, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2/3).
3. A request for permission to transfer an image may appear on the phone - confirm it.

Compatibility of adapters:

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon processors 8 Gen 1/2 when connected through HDMI Charging may be turned off. Use hubs with an additional port USB-PD feeding.

4. USB File Transfer (for media and documents)

If you just need to show photos or videos from your phone, USB is the easiest way. Xiaomi TVs support MP4, MKV, JPEG, PNG and MP3 formats without additional codecs. Other formats (such as MOV or FLAC) will require installing a VLC player via Google Play on TV.

How to connect:

1. Connect your phone and TV with a USB-A → USB-C/Micro-USB cable (depending on the phone model).
2. On the Xiaomi TV remote, select the USB source.
3. On your phone, select File Transfer Mode (on Android 11)+ You may need to unlock Developer Options to enable USB-debugging).

Limitations:

• 📁 Not all phone folders will be available (for example, Android/data hidden).
• 🔄 When connecting an iPhone, the TV will only see photos (requires trust in the device settings of the phone).
• 🎬 Video in resolution above 1080p It can slow down due to limitations USB 2.0 on TV.

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If the TV doesn’t see the phone USB, try to use OTG-External powered cable - some Xiaomi models TV Not enough power to the port.

5. Wireless transmission through Xiaomi apps

For owners of the Xiaomi ecosystem, there are two branded solutions:

1. Mi Home – allows you to broadcast the screen on TV over a local network (similar to Google Cast, but with support for Mi Ecosystem devices).
2. Xiaomi Screen Mirroring is a specialized mirroring application with additional features (for example, drawing on the TV screen from your phone).

How to set up:

• 📱 Install the Mi Home app or Xiaomi Screen Mirroring from Google Play/App Store.
• 🔗 Sign in with one Mi Account on your phone and TV.
• 🖥️ In the app, select your TV from the list of devices and confirm the connection.

Advantages:

• ⚡ More stable connection than standard Miracast.
• 🎮 Support for Xiaomi Game Controller when broadcasting games.
• 📱 The ability to control TV from the phone (in the application remote).

6. Solving common problems

If the connection fails, check the following points:

To diagnose network problems on Xiaomi TV:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → Network Diagnostics.
2. Check the connection speed and delay parameters.
3. If Delay > 100ms, restart your router or change your Wi-Fi channel.

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If none of these works, reset your network settings on your TV: Settings → System → Reset → Network Reset. This will remove all stored Wi-Fi and passwords, but often resolves connection issues.

FAQ: Frequent questions