How to connect a Xiaomi phone to a TV without a wire: all working ways in 2026

Why is Xiaomi’s wireless TV connection the best choice?

Modern Xiaomi Mi TVs, Redmi Smart TVs and other brands (Samsung, LG, Sony) support many ways to broadcast a screen from a smartphone without a single wire. But why do owners of Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO often face problems when trying to synchronize? It is a variety of protocols: Miracast, Google Cast, Wi-Fi Direct and proprietary solutions from Xiaomi – each of them has its own nuances.

In this article, we will break down all the current ways of connecting (including hidden MIUI features), compare them in speed, stability and compatibility with different TV models. You will learn how to get around typical errors like “device not found” or “no sound when broadcasting”, and how to optimize the connection for games, 4K videos or presentations. Importantly, for Xiaomi TVs (2023-2026, for example, Mi TV Q2 75” or Redmi Smart Fire TV), a unique Mi Screen Mirroring+ mode is available, which reduces latency to 30 ms – ideal for streaming games.

Before you go to the instructions, check two key points:

• 📱 Version. MIUI on your phone: Update to the latest stable firmware (how to check: Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI). Older versions (below) MIUI 12.5) may not support Google Cast.
• 📺 Model TV: Check if it has built-in Chromecast (for Google Cast) or Miracast support (usually listed on specs as "Wireless Display" or "Screen Mirroring").

Method 1: Connect via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a universal wireless broadcast protocol that works on most TVs (including budget models without Smart TVs), which is best suited for Xiaomi, as it does not require additional applications and works even without the Internet.

How to turn on:

1. On TV: 🔍 Go to Settings. → Connections → Screen without wire (or Screen Mirroring). 🔄 Activate the standby mode of connection.
2. On the phone. Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO: 📲 Open the Settings. → Connections and sharing → Screen transmission. 🔍 Select your TV from the list of available devices. ✅ Confirm the connection on both devices.

Challenges and solutions:

• ❌ "Device not found": Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if the internet is off).Some Samsung TVs need to enable Smart View manually.
• ❌ Image Delay: In Miracast settings on your phone, select Game or Video mode (available on the MIUI 13+).
• ❌ No sound: Check if the phone is running No Sound or Vibration.

Turn on Wi-Fi on your phone and TV|Update firmware MIUI last-minute|Shut down. VPN/proxy on the phone|Reboot both devices before connecting-->

Method 2: Google Cast (Chromecast) for Android TVs

If your TV is running Android TV (like Xiaomi Mi TV A2, Sony Bravia or Philips with Google TV), the most reliable way is to use Google Cast. Unlike Miracast, it supports streaming individual apps (YouTube, Netflix) without duplication of the entire screen.

Instructions:

1. 📺 On TV: Make sure it's connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the phone. Open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube or Google Photos (📡) and choose your TV.
2. 📱 On Xiaomi phone: If there is no Cast icon, install the Google Home app from the Play Market. in Google Home, select your TV and click Translate screen.

Features of Google Cast:

• ✅ Supports 4K HDR compatible.
• ✅ You can only stream audio (for example, music from Spotify).
• ❌ Not working with DRM-Protected content (such as some movies on Netflix or Disney)+).

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If streaming through Google Cast is slowing down, reduce the resolution of the video in the app settings (for example, on YouTube, select 720p instead of 1080p).

Method 3: Wi-Fi Direct for older TV models

Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast for non-Screen Mirroring TVs (such as the older LG or Samsung 2018-2020 models), which creates a direct network between the phone and the TV, but requires manual tuning.

Step-by-step:

1. 📺 On TV: Activate Wi-Fi Direct in the network menu (usually in Settings) → Network → Wi-Fi Direct: Remember the network name and password (if required).
2. 📱 On Xiaomi Phone: Open Settings → Wi-Fi. Press additionally. → Wi-Fi Direct. Select your TV from the list and enter your password (if requested). After connecting, open the broadcast app (e.g. LocalCast or Screen Mirroring from Play Market).

Limitations of Wi-Fi Direct:

• ⚠️ Data transfer speed is lower than Miracast (maximum) 1080p@30fps).
• ⚠️ Not all applications support broadcasting over this network.
• ⚠️ On some Samsung TVs, you need to turn on Screen Mirroring mode first and then connect via Wi-Fi Direct.

Method 4: Hidden Mi Screen Mirroring+ (only for Mi TV 2023-2026)

Owners of the new Xiaomi Mi TV Q2, Q Pro or Redmi Smart Fire TV can use the improved Mi Screen Mirroring + mode. It differs from the standard Miracast with reduced latency (up to 30 ms) and HDR10+ support.

How to activate:

1. 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Devices → Screen without wire. Select Mi Screen Mirroring Mode+ (If you don’t have an option, update your TV).
2. 📱 On the phone: Open the settings → Connections → Screen transfer. Hold your finger on the TV name for 2 seconds, and you'll see the option to Connect in Mi mode.+.

The benefits of Mi Screen Mirroring+ are:

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Mi Screen Mirroring+ is the best choice for gamers and 4K video viewers, but only works on new Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 3.0+ firmware.

Method 5: Use of third-party applications (for non-standard cases)

If the built-in methods don’t work (for example, on TCL or Hisense TVs with proprietary OSes), third-party software will help. We tested 3 apps that work stably with Xiaomi:

Top.-3 broadcaster:

1. ApowerMirror: ✅ Supports screen recording during broadcast. ✅ It works even on TVs without Smart. TV (through HDMI-adapter). ❌ Free version adds watermark.
2. TeamViewer QuickSupport: ✅ Low latency (ideal for presentations). ✅ You can control your phone from the TV remote. ❌ Registration is required.
3. LocalCast: ✅ Supports broadcasting of local files (video, photo). ✅ Works with DLNA-device. ❌ No support. 4K.

How to set up ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (if you have a Play Market).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On the phone, press M (Mirror) and select the TV.
4. On the TV, confirm the connection.

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To stream games from your phone to your TV, use Game Mode in ApowerMirror – this will reduce latency to 50-70 ms.

Problem Solving: What to do if nothing works?

If none of these methods worked, check out these points:

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2022, Screen Mirroring may be disabled to save energy. → On TV. → Developer mode → Turn on Screen Mirroring.

Checklist for diagnosis:

• 🔌 Power: Make sure the TV is plugged into the outlet (some features are turned off in power saving mode).
• 🔄 Reboot: Turn off and turn on both devices (not just a reboot, but a full 30 seconds power outage).
• 📶 Network: If you use 5 GHz Wi-Fi, try switching to 2.4 GHz - some TVs don't support high frequencies.
• 🔒 Firewall: Turn off Avast, 360 Security or other antiviruses on your phone – they can block the broadcast.

Specific errors and decisions:

⚠️ Note: If your Samsung TV is running Tizen, the standard Miracast may not work. In this case, use the SmartThings app (official from Samsung) or ApowerMirror.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to a TV