How to connect Xiaomi Redmi 10 phone to your TV via WiFi

Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 10 have powerful screens and multimedia capabilities, but sometimes 6.5 inches diagonal isn’t enough to comfortably watch movies or photos. Fortunately, technology makes it easy to stream an image from a mobile device to a large TV screen without using extra wires. This is especially convenient when you want to show a presentation to colleagues, run a video from an online cinema or just play a game on a large screen.

The process of connecting Redmi 10 and Smart TV is based on wireless data protocols, most often using Miracast technology or Chromecast functionality built into Android. Both devices must be on the same local network to “see” each other and share video streams with minimal latency. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods, from standard system tools to specialized applications from Xiaomi.

It's important to understand that the quality of the broadcast depends on the stability of your WiFi router and the standards of the TV set that you support. If your TV is not a Smart, there's a solution, too, through external consoles. We'll look at the nuances of settings that are often overlooked, leading to connection errors or audio desynchronization.

Preparation of equipment and WiFi network

Before you start setting up, you need to make sure that both devices are ready to interact, and the basic requirement for most wireless transmission methods is to have a Redmi 10 smartphone and a TV on the same subnet, which means that they must be connected to the same router.

A common mistake users make is to connect the phone to the mobile Internet (4G/5G), while the TV runs over WiFi. In such a situation, the local network will not be formed, and the search for devices will give a blank result.

⚠️ Note: If your router supports dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz), make sure both devices are connected to the same frequency.Some older TV models may not see smartphones running in the 5GHz band, and vice versa.

For stable high-resolution video (full HD or 4K), a 5GHz network is recommended, as it provides higher bandwidth, but it has a shorter range, so devices should be relatively close together.

Broadcasting through the built-in “Translation” (Cast) function

The easiest and fastest way to display a Xiaomi Redmi 10 image on the screen is to use a system function built into the MIUI shell. This method implements the Miracast protocol, which allows you to duplicate the screen one-to-one. You do not need to install additional applications if the TV supports this technology (and most modern models of Samsung, LG, Sony and Philips do this).

To activate, open the swipe notification curtain from top to bottom and find the Translation icon.** If it is not on the first page, swipe left or click the edit button (usually three dots or a pencil) to add a widget to the panel. Once clicked, the system will start searching for available devices on the network.

• 📺 Make sure your TV has Screen Mirroring, Intel's WiDi or AnyView Cast enabled (the name may vary depending on the brand).
• 📱 On Redmi 10, select the name of your TV in the list of found devices.
• 🔗 On the TV screen may appear a request for permission to connect – confirm it with the remote.

Once paired successfully, the phone image will appear on the big screen, and the control remains entirely on the smartphone side: you can flip through the gallery, open the browser or play games, but you should keep in mind that in this mode the phone screen does not go out, which can lead to faster battery consumption.

Using the Mi TV+ app for Xiaomi devices

Owners of the Xiaomi ecosystem often overlook the official Mi TV+ app (formerly known as Mi Remote or part of Mi Video services) which provides a deeper level of integration than the standard Miracast, allowing not only duplicate screens, but also stream media files directly using the TV as a decoder.

The app is pre-installed on most of the brand's smartphones. If you delete it, you can download it from GetApps or Google Play. Once launched, the app will automatically scan the network and suggest connecting a compatible TV, and the advantage of this method is that it supports codecs and can control playback.

There's a separate tab in the app interface for streaming photos and videos, so you pick a file in the phone gallery, you click on the "Translate" button, and you pick the target device, and unlike full screen duplication, you can use the phone for other tasks, and the video will go on the TV independently.

It is worth noting that the Mi TV+ app works best with TVs that have built-in support for Android TV or MIUI for TV. In the case of other operating systems, the functionality can be limited only to basic media content transfer.

Google Home (Chromecast built-in)

Because Redmi 10 runs on Android, it has native support for Google Cast technology. This is ideal if your TV is running Android TV or has a built-in Chromecast module. This method provides the least latency and the best picture quality.

To get started, make sure your smartphone has Google Home installed and updated, which serves as the control center for all smart home devices and casting protocols. Once installed, launch the app and find your TV in the device list.

If you find a TV, click on the Cast my screen button, and the system will tell you that the sound and the image from the phone will be broadcast. Confirm the action. Unlike Miracast, here the TV downloads content from the Internet, unloading the smartphone processor.

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To reduce the latency of video games, use a wired connection or Bluetooth headphones connected directly to the phone, as wireless video transmission always introduces a small latency.

Solution: TV can't see the phone

Despite the simplicity of the technology, users often face a situation where Redmi 10 simply does not detect the TV in the list of available devices.This can be caused by network security settings or software failures.

One common reason is that AP Isolation is activated in router settings, which are designed for hotels and cafes so that customers don't see each other's devices, and if it's on, the phone and TV, even when they're on the same network, won't be able to exchange data packets to start broadcasting.

⚠️ Attention: Router reboot often solves the problem of "invisibility" of devices. Network services can freeze, and a simple router off-off cycle updates the tables ARP and DHCP.

Also worth checking for permissions for system applications. In MIUI, an aggressive power saving system can block the background operation of discovery services. Go to Settings → Apps → All applications, find Google Play or Mi TV services and make sure they are allowed to work in the background and access the local network.

• 🔄 Try to temporarily disconnect. VPN If you are on a smartphone, it changes. IP-Address and knocks down local search.
• 🔌 Reboot both devices at the same time by turning them off the socket for 10 seconds.
• 📡 Check if the router is not a guest WiFi mode, which isolates customers.

Alternative applications for complex cases

If standard methods don’t work, or your TV is smart but with a closed ecosystem (like old Samsung or LG models), third-party apps from Google Play will come to the rescue.

A popular solution is Web Video Caster or TV Cast, which allows you to send videos from sites directly to your TV without buffering your phone, and you copy a link to the video in the app, and it streams the video to your TV using the app's built-in browser.

Another powerful tool is AirScreen (requires installation on TV if it’s Android TV) or LetsView, which often works where the standard protocol passes, providing more stable connectivity and support for various audio codec formats that may not be supported by the native TV player.

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If neither app sees the TV, try creating a WiFi hotspot on the other phone and connecting both devices to it – this will eliminate problems with the router’s settings.

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