Connecting Redmi 8 to a TV over Wi-Fi: a detailed error-detection guide

Wirelessly streaming a smartphone screen to a large TV screen has become an integral part of the modern multimedia experience. Xiaomi Redmi 8 owners often face the question of how to maximize the ability of the device to watch movies, games or presentations without unnecessary wires. Unlike flagship models, Redmi 8 does not support all modern protocols out of the box, which requires a more careful approach to setting.

This article covers all current ways to connect over Wi-Fi, including built-in features. MIUI We're going to look at not only the basic instructions, but also the nuances of compatibility with different brands of TVs, and the typical errors that occur when you first connect. Special attention is paid to optimizing signal delay, a critical parameter for gamers and fans of streaming services.

To begin with, determine which protocol your TV supports. - Current Samsung models, LG Sony is usually equipped with Miracast and DLNA, While budget devices may require additional adapters.Redmi 8 base MIUI 11/12 It has limited support for Wireless Display, which is important to consider when choosing a method.

If you've tried to connect before and have problems, check the firmware version of the TV. For example, Xiaomi Mi TVs. TV beforehand MIUI TV 3.0 had bugs displaying the screen of smartphones on Android 9 (which is used in Redmi 8.

1. Device Preparation: What to Check Before Connecting

Before you start setting up the connection, make sure both devices meet the minimum requirements.Redmi 8 should work on the device. MIUI 10.3 or later – earlier versions lack Wi-Fi Direct support, which is required for most broadcast protocols.

On the TV, activate the standby mode of the wireless display. On the menu, this can be called by different names:

• 📺 Screen Mirroring by Samsung, LG)
• 🖥️ Miracast or Wireless Display (from Sony, Philips)
• 🔄 Quick transmission (on Xiaomi TVs)

It's critical that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If the TV only supports 5 GHz and the smartphone is connected to 2.4 GHz (or vice versa), the connection will not be possible. Check the router's settings - sometimes networks with different frequencies have the same name (SSID), misleading.

⚠️ Note: If your TV is released before 2017, it may not support modern Wi-Fi encryption standards (e.g., Wi-Fi encryption, WPA3). In this case, temporarily switch the router to WPA2-PSK Or use a guest network with less stringent security settings.

Method 2: Built-in Wireless Display (Miracast)

This is the main method for Redmi. 8, Miracast protocol duplicates the screen of the smartphone on the TV with minimal latency (about the same time). 50-100 MS), which is suitable for watching videos and even simple games.

Instructions for connection:

1. On Redmi 8, open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen transmission.
2. Turn on the Wireless Display slider.
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (for example, Samsung-UE55 or MiTV-4A).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices. PIN-pairing.

If the TV is not on the list, follow these steps:

Check if Screen Mirroring is on TV|Restart the router and both devices|Turn it off. VPN smartphone|Update the TV firmware to the latest version-->

⚠️ Note: On some televisions LG (series UK6300 Miracast is disabled by default to save energy. To activate it, go to Settings. → General. → Devices → Miracast devices and enable the Allow Connection option.

Important for gamers: When using Miracast on Redmi 8 Input lag (input lag) is on average 80-120 MS, which makes it impossible to play a comfortable game of shooters or fighting games. USB-C → HDMI (adapter).

3. Method 2: Translation through DLNA (media-file)

Protocol DLNA It's optimized for streaming video, music and photos, but it doesn't support screen duplication, which means you can watch movies or slideshows, but you can't stream games or apps. This method is suitable for TVs without Miracast (e.g. older Philips or Toshiba models).

Step-by-step:

1. Install the Mi Home app on Redmi 8 (it is pre-installed on most Xiaomi devices).
2. Open the app and go to the Devices section → Add the device → Television.
3. Select your TV from the list (if it supports Xiaomi Eco System) or tap Manual Connect.
4. In the TV menu, activate the mode DLNA/UPnP (usually located in the settings → Network → Home network).
5. On your smartphone, select a file to broadcast – it will automatically open on your TV.

For devices that do not support Mi Home, use third-party devices. DLNA-server:

• 🎵 BubbleUPnP (Pay version will unlock the broadcast) DRM-secure files)
• 📽️ LocalCast (supports subtitles and external audio tracks)
• 🖼️ Plex (ideal for large media libraries with automatic sorting)

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If the video is slowed down during broadcasting DLNA, Reduce bitrate in the app settings. For Redmi 8 optimality — 8-12 Mbps at resolution 720p

Method 3: Applications for mirroring (Google Home, ApowerMirror)

If built-in methods do not work or you need advanced functionality (for example, broadcasting sound or recording a screen), use specialized applications.

Google Home (formerly Google Cast):

• ✅ Works with TVs on Android TV and Chromecast devices.
• ✅ Supports the broadcast of individual applications (YouTube, Netflix) without duplication of the entire screen.
• ❌ Not suitable for TVs without Google Cast built-in (like most Samsung models until 2020).

Instructions for Google Home:

1. Install the Google Home app from the Play Market.
2. Connect your TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. In the app, click + → Set up the device → New device.
4. Select your TV from the list (if it supports Cast).
5. To broadcast the screen, use the option to broadcast the screen / audio.

ApowerMirror is an alternative for Cast-free TVs.

• 🔄 It supports both Wi-Fi and USB-Debugging (to minimize delay).
• 🎮 Allows you to control the TV from the smartphone screen (useful for presentations).
• 💰 The free version limits the session to 3 minutes.

5. Solving common problems

Even with the right setup, Redmi 8 users often experience connection errors. Let's look at typical scenarios and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The TV doesn’t appear in the list of available devices.

• 🔌 Check if Screen Mirroring is on the TV (sometimes hidden in Settings) → Network → Miracast).
• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-The server does not provide the correct IP-multicast addresses.
• 📱 On Redmi 8, turn off the power saving mode for the Settings app (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

Problem 2: Videos are interrupted or slowed down.

• 📶 Switch to 5 GHz (if the router is dual-band) – it’s less crowded and provides more bandwidth.
• 🔧 In the router settings, turn on WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia – This Prioritizes Multimedia Traffic.
• 📱 Close background apps on Redmi 8, especially instant messengers and cloud services.

Problem 3: There is no sound when broadcasting.

• 🔊 Check if the sound on the TV is turned off (sometimes when connecting via Miracast, the volume is reset).
• 🎧 If you use Bluetooth headphones, turn them off – some TVs don’t support simultaneous two-channel audio streaming.
• 🔄 In Redmi 8 Settings, go to Sound → Select the TV and select the Wireless Display).

6.Plug-optimization for high-resolution games and video

If you plan to use wireless broadcasting for gaming (for example, PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty or watching movies 4K, Standard settings may not provide enough performance. Here's how to improve connection quality:

For gamers:

• 🎮 Use the ApowerMirror app in Game Mode mode – it reduces latency to 60-80 miss.
• 📶 Connect the router to Redmi 8 via a 5 GHz access point with a channel width of 80 MHz.
• 🔋 Activate the Performance Mode in Settings → Special facilities → Game mode.

For 4K/HDR video:

• 📺 Make sure the TV supports you. HEVC (H.265) — Otherwise, the video will be broadcast in 1080p.
• 🔧 In the settings DLNA-Select a High Quality profile (for example, in BubbleUPnP) (20 Mbps).
• 📡 If the router supports MU-MIMO, Turn on this feature – it distributes the bandwidth evenly between devices.

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For a stable broadcast 4K HDR The router must support Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with a bandwidth of at least 867 Mbps, otherwise the video will automatically drop to 1080p

7. Alternative methods: when Wi-Fi doesn't work

If wireless connectivity is not possible due to hardware limitations (such as an old TV without Wi-Fi), consider alternatives:

1. Adapters Miracast/Chromecast:

• 🔌 Xiaomi Mi TV Stick (around 3000)₽) — It transforms any television with HDMI smart TV Miracast and Google Cast.
• 📺 AnyCast (budget version) – adapter for broadcasting over Wi-Fi, but with a noticeable delay (~200 ms).

Cable connection:

• 🔗 USB-C → HDMI (You need an adapter that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, such as Baseus or UGREEN).
• ⚡ MHL (outdated standard, but suitable for TVs until 2018).

3. Local area network (for media files):

• 💻 Connect the hard drive to the router and configure the Samba server – so the files will be available on both the TV and the smartphone.
• ☁️ Use cloud services (like Google Drive or Yandex Drive) with built-in players on your TV.

⚠️ Note: When using AnyCast adapters or similar Rockchip-based devices, there may be a color rendering problem (shifting shades of green). This is due to improper processing of the YCbCr 4:2:0 signal. Solution - select the mode in the adapter settings RGB (if available).

8. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of connection depends on your tasks and equipment, and below is a comparison table based on the features of the Redmi 8:

For most Redmi 8 users, the best solution is:

• 🎬 Miracast – for viewing videos and presentations.
• 🎮 ApowerMirror – for games (with acceptable latency).
• 📂 DLNA — To broadcast local media files without screen duplication.

If your TV doesn’t support any of the protocols, the most versatile solution is to buy Xiaomi Mi. TV Stick or something. It's a one-off investment (~3000₽) It will eliminate compatibility problems in the future.

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For the Redmi 8 with its hardware limitations (Snapdragon 439 and Wi-Fi 4), the best quality-to-stability ratio is provided by the Miracast at 5 GHz with manual resolution restriction up to 720p

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Redmi 8 television-to-TV