Connecting your phone to a Xiaomi TV via cable: all the ways and nuances

Why connect your phone to a Xiaomi TV via cable?

Modern Xiaomi TVs (series Mi) TV 4/5, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV) Support many ways to interact with smartphones, but wired connection remains the most stable solution. Unlike wireless technologies like Miracast or Google Cast, cable ensures minimal latency, no image artifacts and reliable sound transmission in the format. 5.1 Dolby Atmos (if supported by TV).

Main use cases:

• 🎮 Games – streaming mobile games (Call of Duty Mobile, Genshin Impact) on the big screen without lags.
• 🎬 Movies and TV series – viewing content from applications (Netflix, KinoPoisk) in maximum resolution.
• 📱 Screen duplication – displaying presentations, photos or social networks without loss of quality.
• 🔧 Tweaking TV – Using your phone as a remote or diagnostic tool.

Not all cables and connectors are equally efficient, however: For example, a USB-Type C on a phone may or may not support DisplayPort Alt Mode, and Xiaomi TVs older than 2019 often lack full-featured connectivity. HDMI ARC, This article will discuss all the current ways of wired connection, taking into account TV and smartphone models, as well as typical errors that spoil the user experience.

What cables and adapters will you need?

The choice of cable depends on the connectors on the phone and TV, as well as on the desired result (screen duplication, sound transmission, charging).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs do not support Lightning connectivity (for iPhone).Apple devices will require a Lightning adapter → HDMI (Apple official or certified, but the screen duplication quality will be worse than Android.

Before buying a cable, check:

• 🔍 Compatibility of the phone connector (USB-C, Micro-USB).
• 📺 Port availability HDMI on TV (at Xiaomi Mi) TV Stick's gone!).
• 🔋 Support for DisplayPort Alt Mode on your smartphone (see the list of models below).

Method 1: Connecting through USB-C → HDMI (DisplayPort Alt Mode)

This is the most modern and versatile method, but it only works on smartphones that support DisplayPort Alt Mode. Among Xiaomi devices, these are:

• 📱 Xiaomi Series 11/12/13 (model).
• 📱 Redmi K40/K50/K60 newer.
• 📱 POCO F3/F4/F5.
• 📱 Black Shark 4/5 (gamer).

You'll need a cable to connect. USB-C → HDMI Video-enabled (a conventional charging cable won't do!) Better to choose certified accessories from Anker, Baseus or UGREEN.

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Step-by-step:

1. Connect one end of the cable. USB-C → HDMI by phone, the other to the port HDMI on Xiaomi TV.
2. On the TV remote, press the button. SOURCE (or INPUT) and select the appropriate HDMI-port.
3. The phone will have a notification about the connection to the external display: 🔄 Duplicate screen – the same image on the phone and TV. 🖥️ Expand the screen – TV becomes a second monitor.

If necessary, adjust the resolution in the phone settings: go to Settings → Display. → Screen resolution and select the optimal (recommended) 1920×1080 or 3840×2160 for 4K-TV).

⚠️ Note: If the image does not appear, check it out:

• 🔌 The cable is tightly connected (try another port). HDMI TV).
• 🔄 Regime. HDMI-CEC on TV enabled (in the settings System) → HDMI-CEC).
• 📱 The phone is allowed to connect to external displays (in some firmware) MIUI It's off by default).

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If the sound is only coming through the phone, check the audio output settings: go to Settings → Sound. → Sound output and select HDMI.

Method 2: Connecting through MHL (old-fashioned)

MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link is an outdated standard, but it is relevant for phones with a Micro-USB connector (released before 2018:

• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 5/6, Mi Note 2/3.
• 📱 Redmi 4/5 (not all modifications).

The connection will require:

• 🔌 adapter Micro-USB/MHL → HDMI.
• 🔌 Cable HDMI-HDMI.
• 🔋 power supply (MHL It requires additional charging of the phone!).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter. MHL phone-in.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable.
3. Connect the charger to the Micro-USB port on the adapter (without power, the image will be interrupted!).
4. On TV, select the source of the signal (HDMI).
5. The phone may need to be on mode. MHL in the screen settings (in older versions) MIUI it was done manually).

⚠️ Attention: MHL Does not support permission above 1080p If the adapter gets hot, turn it off for 10 to 15 minutes.

Method 3: Connect via Slimport (alternative) MHL)

Slimport - analogue MHL, but for devices with USB-C. He's maintaining permission until 4K@30Hz, but not transmitting sound through HDMI (You will need a separate Bluetooth connection or 3.5 Among smartphones, Xiaomi Slimport works on:

• 📱 Xiaomi Mi 9/10.
• 📱 Redmi K30 Pro.
• 📱 POCO X3 NFC.

How to connect:

1. Buy an adapter. USB-C (Slimport) → HDMI.
2. Connect the adapter to the phone and then connect it to the TV via the phone. HDMI-cable.
3. On TV, select the appropriate signal source.
4. The sound will go through the phone’s speakers – connect a Bluetooth speaker or use a 3.5 mm audio cable to output to TV.

⚠️ Warning: Slimport does not support charging your phone while running.If battery level is below 20%, plug the charger into a separate port USB-C (If the phone supports Power Delivery).

Method 4: Connecting through USB (file transfer only)

If you just need to copy photos, videos or music from your phone to your Xiaomi TV, you can use it. USB-This method does not transmit images from the screen, but allows you to view media files through the built-in TV file manager.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your TV with a cable USB-A → USB-C/Micro-USB (charging-cable).
2. On the TV remote, press Home. → Annexes → File Manager (or Media Center).
3. In the list of devices, select your smartphone (can be displayed as USB-model).
4. On the phone, allow access to files (the notification “Allow access to data?” will appear).
5. Select a folder with files (for example, DCIM for photos or videos) and play the content.

⚠️ Note: Not all Xiaomi TVs support.mkv or.flac playback. For versatility, convert video to video MP4 (H.264), And the music is in MP3.

Solutions to Connection Problems

Even with the right connection, errors can occur, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🖼️ No TV image: Check the cable for damage (try another one (SOURCE → HDMI). Reboot your phone and TV. Update your TV firmware (Settings) → On TV. → Update of the PO).
• 🔊 No sound through HDMI: On the phone, select the output of the sound on HDMI (Settings → Sound. → Audio output. Check if the cable supports audio transmission (some cheap video-only adapters). Turn off Bluetooth devices that can intercept audio.
• 📵 Phone does not charge when connected: Use a Power Delivery-enabled cable. connect an additional charger to your phone. check battery settings (Settings) → Battery → Optimization).
• 🐢 Lags and delays in gaming: Reduce resolution on phone to 1080p. Close the background applications. Turn on the TV Game mode (Settings) → Picture → Game mode).

If the problem is not resolved, check the compatibility of the phone and TV on the official Xiaomi website or in the documentation for the device.

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90% of connectivity problems are solved by replacing the cable or updating the TV firmware. Always use certified accessories!

Comparison of wired and wireless connection

Conductive techniques (HDMI, MHL) They beat wireless (Miracast, Google Cast, AirPlay) in terms of stability and quality, but they're not as comfortable:

💡 When to choose a wired connection:

• 🎮 For games (minimum lag).
• 🎥 To watch movies in 4K HDR.
• 🔊 To listen to music in high quality.
• 📊 For professional work (design, installation).

💡 When to Choose a Wireless:

• 🏠 For casual viewing (YouTube, social networks).
• 📱 If TV is far from the phone.
• 🔄 To duplicate the screen on several devices.

FAQ: Frequent questions