How to connect Xiaomi phone to a TV without a wire: all ways + problem solving

Wirelessly connecting Xiaomi phone to the TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from streaming movies in high resolution to showing photos on the big screen. But many users face problems — connection is interrupted, picture slows down, TV does not see the smartphone at all. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of wireless connection (including hidden MIUI functions), optimize settings for stable operation and solve typical errors.

It’s important to understand that the way you connect depends on the TV model, the MIUI version on your smartphone, and even the router. For example, Xiaomi Mi TV supports Miracast’s proprietary protocol out of the box, and Samsung or LG may need additional software. We tested all the options on devices from 2020-2026 — from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra — and identified the most reliable schemes.

If you need to immediately display an image from your phone screen on TV, scroll to the section "Express Method in 30 seconds." For deep customization and elimination of lags, read the entire article.

1. Miracast: built-in wireless display in Xiaomi

Miracast is a wireless image standard that all Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI 10 and later support, with the main advantage of not requiring an internet or router, the connection is established directly between the phone and the TV.

• 📺 The TV must support Miracast (usually Android models). TV, Samsung Smart TV 2016+, LG WebOS 3.0+).
• 📱 Wi-Fi Direct should be enabled on the smartphone (in some firmwares it is disabled by default).
• 🔋 The charge level of the phone is not lower than 30%, otherwise the system can block the broadcast.

To activate Miracast:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. Turn on the Wireless Display slider.
3. In the list of available devices, select your TV (if not, click Update).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

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If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Restart both devices – sometimes resetting network settings helps.
• 📡 On some TVs (such as Sony Bravia) you need to manually enable Miracast in the Network menu. → Wireless displays.
• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware – older versions may have compatibility bugs.

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If the image is slowing down when streaming through Miracast, try lowering the phone’s screen resolution to 720p in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times).

2.Express method: Screen Mirroring in 30 seconds

If you need to duplicate the screen without deep settings, use Screen Mirroring.It works on all Xiaomi with MIUI 12+ and most modern TVs.

1. On the TV, open the Signal Sources menu (or Screen Mirroring – the name depends on the model).
2. On your smartphone, swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification panel.
3. Find the Cast icon (or Wireless Display) and tap it.
4. Choose your TV from the list.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) Before the first connection, you need to confirm the permission to broadcast in the Settings menu → Devices → Connected devices.

If after connecting the sound is only through the phone, check the audio output settings in the Cast panel - there should be selected TV as the output device.

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3. DLNA: broadcast media files without screen duplication

DLNA is good if you don't have to duplicate the entire screen, but you just stream movies, music, or photos. Unlike Miracast, it doesn't transfer the phone interface, it only transfers content, and it reduces the CPU load and reduces latency.

To work DLNA, both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

1. On the TV, open an app for a media player (such as a Gallery or Video).
2. Select the DLNA source or Network Device.
3. On Xiaomi phone, open the Gallery or Video app.
4. Select a file, click Share → DLNA and specify your TV.

⚠️ Note: Some TVs (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) TV Stick not supported DLNA video-format MKV codeced HEVC. In this case, convert the file to MP4 (H.264) via Video Converter.

If the TV doesn’t see the phone on the DLNA network:

• 🔧 Check if the server is on. DLNA on a smartphone: Settings → Connection and sharing → File transfer → server DLNA.
• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-The server does not provide the correct IP-address.
• 📱 Install a third-party application, such as BubbleUPnP, if a standard server MIUI floundering.

4.Google Chromecast: The universal way for any TV

If your TV does not support Miracast, or DLNA, The best solution is a Google Chromecast device (or its analogues, for example, Xiaomi Mi). TV It's connected to the Stick. HDMI-port of the TV and allows you to broadcast content from the phone over Wi-Fi.

Benefits of Chromecast:

• 🎮 Support for big screen games (such as Call of Duty Mobile).
• 📺 Broadcasting in permission before 4K HDR (on Chromecast Ultra and newer models).
• 🔒 The ability to stream protected content (Netflix, Disney)+).

How to set up:

1. Connect Chromecast to HDMI-port of the TV and turn it on.
2. Install the Google Home app on your phone.
3. Follow the instructions for setting up the app (select your Wi-Fi network).
4. To stream, open the supported app (YouTube, Netflix) and click the Cast icon.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) may not work with Google Cast because of the lack of Google services. GMS using Magisk or using alternative methods.

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Chromecast is the only way to stream Netflix and other streaming services from phone to TV without lag.

5. AirPlay for Xiaomi: Connecting to Apple TV and more

While Xiaomi runs Android, it is still possible to stream the screen on Apple TVs or AirPlay 2-enabled TVs (such as LG OLED or Samsung QLED 2020+) and require third-party software:

1. Install the AirScreen or ApowerMirror app on your phone.
2. Connect your phone and Apple TV (or compatible TV) to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. In the application, select the device for broadcasting.
4. On Apple TV, confirm the connection.

⚠️ Note: When streaming via AirPlay on Xiaomi, there may be a delay of up to 200 ms. To synchronize audio and video, use external speakers connected to the TV over the TV. HDMI ARC.

If the image is not transmitted:

• 🔄 Restart the AirScreen app and update the list of devices.
• 📡 Check if the router is off. AP Isolation (customer isolation).
• 🛠️ Update Apple's firmware TV last-minute.

6. Solving the Problem: Why the Phone Doesn't Connect to TV

Even with the right setup, the connection might not work.-5 causes and ways of eliminating them:

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 📋 Model compatibility: some budget TVs (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) TV 4A) Miracast is not supported as a receiver.
• 🔧 Updates: on Xiaomi with MIUI 13+ android TVs TV 11+ Connection is more stable.
• 🛡️ Antivirus: Programs like Avast can block network connections – add Cast to exceptions.

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If you often connect your phone to your TV, create a separate 5GHz Wi-Fi network specifically for broadcasting, which will reduce interference from other devices.

7. Optimizing the broadcast quality: how to remove lags and artifacts

Even if you have a connection, the image can be fried or burst. Here's how to improve the quality:

• 📶 Use Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) — It reduces latency by 30% compared to Wi-Fi 5.
• 🎚️ In the manual settings of the router, set the channel 149-165 (less loaded).
• 📱 Disable background apps on your phone through Settings → Annexes → Auto-start.
• 🔋 Connect your phone to charge – when the battery level is low, the system automatically reduces performance.

For advanced users:

adb shell settings put global wifi_supplicant_scan_interval 120

This command (injected via ADB) reduces the frequency of Wi-Fi network scanning, which reduces the CPU load during broadcasting.

Critical information: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware below Android TV 9.0, a “soap image effect” can occur when streaming through Miracast due to resolution upscale. To avoid this, turn off the “Improving Image” option in the TV settings (Settings → Picture → Additional → Image Improvement → Off. →).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to TV