How to connect your phone to a Xiaomi TV via Wi-Fi: 5 proven ways

Connecting your smartphone to a Xiaomi TV wirelessly opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching photos on a large screen to streaming high-resolution video without unnecessary wires. However, many users face compatibility issues, image delays or sudden connection breaks. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of wireless connection, from standard Miracast to Xiaomi proprietary technologies, and also reveal the nuances of settings for different TV models (from Mi TV 4A to flagship Xiaomi OLED Vision).

We're going to focus on connectivity issues, why can the image slow down, how can you reduce latency when you play games, and what to do if the TV doesn't see the phone on the list of available devices. All the instructions are updated for MIUI 14/15 and 2026 Google TV/PatchWall, and if you've tried unsuccessfully to sync your devices, here's a solution.

1. Device Preparation: What to Check Before Connecting

Before you start setting up, make sure both devices meet the minimum requirements for wireless broadcasting, which will eliminate 80% of the typical problems.

Requirements for Xiaomi TV:

• 📺 Model no older than 2018 (support for Miracast appeared with Mi) TV For older TVs (e.g. Mi) TV 3S) You will need an external adapter.
• 🔄 Updated firmware (at least 1.7.0 for PatchWall or Google) TV 11+). You can check the version in Settings → On TV.
• 📶 Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone (or Hotspot mode on TV if you don’t have a router).

Requirements for a smartphone:

• 📱 Android 8.0+ (for iPhone - iOS 12+). Older versions may not support Miracast or Google Cast.
• 🔋 Battery charge of at least 30% (at low charge, the system can block the broadcast to save energy).
• 🚫 Disconnected energy saving modes and VPN (They often interfere with the detection of devices on the local network).

Critical detail: if your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019 and runs on Android TV 8.0, you may need to manually turn on the developer mode and activate the Wi-Fi debugging option for stable broadcasting.

Method 1: Miracast - wireless broadcast standard

Miracast is a universal Wi-Fi protocol supported by most modern devices, and works most stable on Xiaomi TVs, but requires the right setup.

Steps for connection:

1. On TV: 🔍 Open the Settings. → Connection and sharing → Wireless screen broadcasting. 🔄 Turn on the Miracast option (on some models it is hidden under the Screen Mirroring item). ⏳ Wait for the message “Ready to connect».
2. On a smartphone: 📱 For Android: Go to Settings → Connected devices → Screen broadcast (on MIUI The path may be different: Settings → Screen. → Broadcasting). 🔍 Select your Xiaomi TV from the list (the name will be in the format «MI-TV-[model]»). 🔐 Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-TV-code).

If the phone screen is not broadcasting, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices (this resets the network connection cache).
• 📶 Reconnect to Wi-Fi (sometimes the router blocks Miracast due to security settings).
• 🔧 Manually specify Wi-Fi on the TV (automatic selection may conflict with broadcasting).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV Q1) Miracast only works when Bluetooth is disabled, and this is due to the hardware limitations of the chipset.

3. Method 2: Google Cast (Chromecast) – for streaming content

If you don’t have to duplicate the entire screen, but only stream videos or music from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Wavve), it’s more convenient to use Google Cast. This method is less resource-intensive and works even on weak TVs.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your TV has a Google TV app installed (for older models, Google Play Services) if it's not available, download it from the Mi App Store.
2. Turn on Google Cast: Settings → Devices and Accessories → Screen Broadcast → Enable Google Cast
3. On your smartphone, open a supported application (for example, YouTube), tap the broadcast icon (📺) and choose your TV.

Xiaomi is blocking Google Cast for some streaming services (like Disney+) due to regional restrictions. If the app can't see TV, try:

• 🌐 Change the TV region to the US or Europe in settings.
• 🔄 Update the app on your phone to the latest version.
• 📱 Use an alternative launcher (for example, ATV Launcher if you have PatchWall.

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If the video slows down when streaming through Google Cast, reduce the bitrate in the app settings. For example, on YouTube, choose 720p instead of 1080p, this will reduce the load on the network.

4. Method 3: Wi-Fi Direct - Direct connection without router

If you don't have home Wi-Fi or your router doesn't support Miracast, you can use Wi-Fi Direct, which is a direct connection between devices, and it's a method that's suitable for streaming photos, presentations, or local video files.

Step-by-step:

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct → Enable Remember the network name and password (displayed on the screen).
2. On a smartphone: 📱 Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi. 🔍 Find a network with a name «DIRECT-MI-TV-[model] and connect by entering a password. 📁 Use a file manager or gallery to transfer content (for example, in Mi File Manager, select a file). → «Send» → «Wi-Fi Direct»).

Limitations of the method:

• 🎮 The delay in video broadcasting can reach 200-300 ms (not suitable for gaming).
• 📶 Data transfer speed is limited to 50 Mbps (enough for Full). HD, but 4K lay down).
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge (up to 1% per minute in active transmission).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware older than 2020, Wi-Fi Direct may conflict with Bluetooth.

5. Method 4: Xiaomi's branded features (Mi Share and Screen Mirroring)

Xiaomi has developed its own wireless device synchronization technologies, Mi Share (for file transfer) and Screen Mirroring (for screen duplication), which are optimized for the Xiaomi ecosystem and often run more stable than universal protocols.

Mi Share:

1. On your TV, turn on Mi Share: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share → Turn on
2. On a smartphone (MIUI 12+): 📱 Open the Settings. → Connection and sharing → Mi Share. 🔍 Select a TV from the list. 📁 Drag files for transfer (supported photos, videos, documents).

Screen Mirroring (for MIUI):

• 🔄 On TV: Settings → Screen. → Screen broadcasting → Screen Mirroring.
• 📱 On the phone: swipe down for the notification panel → «Screen broadcasting» → Choose TV.
• ⚡ To reduce delay, activate the “Game Turbo” mode on your phone (MIUI 14+).

6. Method 5: AirPlay for iPhone (on Xiaomi TVs with Google TV)

If you have an iPhone or an iPad and a Xiaomi TV runs on Google TV (Models 2022 and later), you can use AirPlay, Apple’s wireless broadcast protocol, which provides minimal latency and support for Dolby Vision.

AirPlay setup:

1. On TV: Settings → Devices and accessories → AirPlay → Enable the device name (e.g., “Xiaomi”) TV Salon) and remember PIN-code.
2. iPhone: 📱 Open the Control Point (swipe down from the upper right corner). 🔍 Click "Screen Translation» → Choose your Xiaomi TV. 🔐 Enter. PIN-TV-code.

Features of AirPlay on Xiaomi:

• 🎬 Broadcasting supported 4K HDR iPhone 12+.
• 🎮 Latency in gaming: 30-50 ms (acceptable for cloud gaming).
• 🔊 The sound is transmitted in Dolby Atmos format (if the TV supports the sound).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall (not Google) TV) AirPlay only works after installing the third-party AirScreen app from the Mi App Store!

7. Solving typical connection problems

Even when you set it up correctly, you can get errors, and here are the most common scenarios and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

Settings → System → Reset → Reset Network settings

Last chance: update the TV firmware manually. download the latest version from the official Xiaomi website (the support section of your model) and install through the USB-accumulator.

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If Xiaomi TV does not support either of the wireless methods, there are two options: use an external adapter (for example, Xiaomi Mi TV Stick) or connect via HDMI via an adapter (for example, USB-C to HDMI for modern smartphones).

8. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The way you connect depends on what you want to do. Here's a quick comparison:

• 🎮 For games: AirPlay (if you have an iPhone) or Miracast with game mode on. Latency: 30-100 ms.
• 🎬 For movies: Google Cast (minimum phone load) or DLNA (locally).
• 📷 For photos: Mi Share or Wi-Fi Direct (fast transfer without compression).
• 💼 Screen Mirroring (full screen duplication without cropping).

For maximum stability, we recommend:

1. Use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (or at least 802.11ac).
2. Connect devices to a 5 GHz network (less interference, higher speed).
3. Close background apps on your phone (especially messengers and cloud services).

FAQ: Frequent questions