How to connect Xiaomi phone to TV via Wi-Fi: all ways with photos and videos

Wirelessly streaming your smartphone screen to a large TV screen is one of the most popular features for owners of Xiaomi equipment. Whether you want to show photos from a vacation, run a mobile game on TV or stream a movie from an application, connecting to Wi-Fi eliminates the need to buy additional cables. However, not everyone knows that Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A Pro series, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV) and smartphones (Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13T) have several different wireless protocols – and not all of them work equally stable.

In this article, we will look at 5 proven ways to connect your phone to a Xiaomi TV via Wi-Fi, from standard Miracast to alternative solutions like Google Cast and third-party apps. You will learn what method gives the minimum latency for games, how to avoid connection breaks when watching 4K video, and what to do if the TV does not see the phone in the list of available devices.

1. Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct: A simple but limited way

Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect directly, without a router, which is convenient if you don't have a home network or are in a place with poor coverage, but there are significant limitations to the method:

• 📱 It only works on Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 3.0+ (Released after 2021).
• 🎮 Video latency is 150-300ms – critical for dynamic gaming.
• 🔄 When the connection breaks, re-synchronization is required.

To connect:

1. On TV: go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. On your smartphone: open Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (on MIUI 14, the path may differ: Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wi-Fi Direct).
3. Select the name of your TV (for example, Xiaomi_MiTV-APro-1234).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

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⚠️ Note: If the TV is not listed, upgrade the TV firmware to the latest version via Settings → On TV. → System updates. On some models (Mi) TV 4A 32) Wi-Fi Direct only works after resetting network settings.

2. Miracast: Universal standard for screen broadcasting

Miracast is an industry standard for wireless broadcasting supported by most modern TVs and smartphones. Unlike Wi-Fi Direct, it allows you to transfer not only files, but also completely duplicate the phone screen on TV at a resolution of up to 1080p (on some models – 4K).

• 🔧 Requires Miracast support on both devices (check your model specifications).
• 🎮 80-120 ms latency is acceptable for video, but not for shooters.
• 📶 It works only within a radius of 7-10 meters from the TV.

Instructions for connection:

1. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless projection (Miracast).
2. On Smartphone: Settings → Screen → Wireless broadcast (on POCO X5, the path may be different: Settings → Connections → Wireless display).
3. Select the TV from the list and wait for the sync (can take up to 30 seconds).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 10C) Miracast may not work properly due to driver problems, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

3. Google Cast (Chromecast): for streaming video and music

If you want to stream content from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Spotify) rather than the entire screen, the best solution is Google Cast, which is built into most Xiaomi TVs (starting with Mi TV 4) and allows you to send video directly from your phone to TV without duplicating the screen.

• 🎬 Supports 4K HDR Dolby Vision (on compatible models).
• 🔋 Saves battery power (only content is broadcasted, not the entire screen).
• 🛡️ Miracast is more stable with a weak Wi-Fi signal.

How to use:

1. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Press the Cast icon (📺) and choose your TV.

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⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Disney)+ Amazon Prime Video is blocking streaming via Google Cast DRM-In this case, use the protection. HDMI-cable.

4.AirScreen App: An Alternative for Older Models

If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019 (like Mi TV 3 or Mi TV 4A), the built-in protocols may not support modern standards, in which case the third-party AirScreen app, which emulates AirPlay, Miracast and Google Cast on any TV with Android TV, will help.

Installation and configuration:

1. Download AirScreen from Google Play to your TV.
2. Launch the app and activate Miracast and Google Cast modes.
3. On your phone, connect to TV via Wireless (as in the Miracast section).

⚠️ Note: When using AirScreen on TVs with 1GB of RAM (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 32) may be lagged when streaming high-resolution video. Close all background applications on TV before connecting.

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

If none of the methods worked, check the following points:

• 🔄 Reboot: Turn off and turn on both devices (on TV, press the power button for 10 seconds).
• 📶 Wi-Fi network: Phone and TV must be connected to the same network (even Wi-Fi Direct sometimes requires a pre-connection to the router).
• 🔧 Updates: Check the relevance of firmware on TV (Settings) → On TV. → System updates) and phone (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🛡️ Firewall: Turn off antivirus or firewall on your phone (they can block local connections).

If the problem persists, try resetting the network settings on the TV:

Settings → System → Reset → Resetting network settings

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If the broadcast is constantly interrupted, reduce the screen resolution on the phone to 720p in Miracast settings. This will reduce the load on the network and eliminate lags.

6. Method comparison: which one to choose for your tasks

The choice of protocol depends on what you plan to broadcast:

• 🎮 Games: Optimal Miracast (minimum latency) or HDMI-cable (if the lags are critical).
• 🎬 Movies and TV Series: Better than Google Cast 4K HDR + low-energy).
• 📷 Photos and presentations: Wi-Fi Direct or AirScreen is suitable.
• 🎵 Music: Use Google Cast (Dolby Atmos support on new TVs).

For owners of Xiaomi Mi TV Q2 2023 and smartphones on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra), we recommend Miracast with the option Low latency in broadcast settings - this will reduce the lags to 60-80 ms, which is acceptable even for games in the genre of MOBA.

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For stable 4K video streaming, your router must support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) or at least Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with a 80 MHz channel width.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to a TV