Connecting your phone to your Xiaomi Mi TV P1: A complete guide to error solutions

Xiaomi Mi TV P1 with a diagonal of 55-75 inches and 4K resolution has become a popular choice thanks to the combination of price, picture quality and functionality of Smart TV. But even with such an advanced device, users often face the question: how to bring the phone screen to the big screen? Connection methods depend on the smartphone model, the version of the TV firmware and even what cables you have at hand.

In this article, we will discuss all the current synchronization methods – from wireless (via Miracast, Google Cast, AirPlay) to wired (via HDMI or USB-C). Particular attention will be paid to the nuances of the Mi TV P1 settings that distinguish it from other Xiaomi models (for example, ALLM support for gamers or restrictions on HDCP 2.2).

1. Preparation of the Xiaomi Mi TV P1 to connect

Before connecting devices, make sure your Mi TV P1 is ready to work with external sources.

• 🔌 Firmware Update: Go to Settings → On TV. → Update the system and install the latest version of the software. in old firmware (up to the previous version) MIUI TV 3.0) may not have drivers for Miracast or Google Cast.
• 📶 Wi-Fi network: The TV and phone must be connected to the same network (for wireless methods).If you use 5GHz, check if your smartphone supports it (some budget models only run at 2.4GHz).
• 🔒 Permissions: In the Settings menu → Connections and sharing → Screen mirroring enable the option Allow device connection.

The Mi TV P1 also has a hidden setting to reduce latency when broadcasting – Game Mode (Settings → Picture → Image Mode). Activate it if you plan to play from your smartphone on the big screen.

⚠️ Note: If the TV has previously connected to other devices via Miracast, clear the list of conjugated gadgets in Settings → Bluetooth and devices → Delete all devices, and this will prevent conflicts with the new connection.

2. Wireless Wi-Fi connection (Miracast and Google Cast)

The most universal method is to broadcast over Wi-Fi without additional wires. Xiaomi Mi TV P1 supports two protocols:

• 📱 Miracast (built-in to Android/iOS) — Duplicate the phone screen with a delay ~50–100 miss.
• 🎬 Google Cast (Android only) – streams content from supported apps (YouTube, Netflix) without screen duplication.

Instructions for Miracast (Android):

1. On TV: Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Mirror → Miracast.
2. On your phone: open Settings → Connections → Screen Transfer (on Xiaomi/Redmi) or Quick Settings → Smart View (on Samsung).
3. Select your Mi TV P1 and confirm the connection.

For iPhone (AirPlay):

While the Mi TV P1 doesn’t support AirPlay out of the box, you can use the workaround via the ApowerMirror or LetsView app (installe it on both devices) and increase latency to ~200ms.

⚠️ Note: When broadcasting via Miracast on Mi TV P1 The sound may disappear if Dolby Audio is activated in the settings of the TV. → Sound. → Sound format → PCM.

3. Wired connection via HDMI or USB-C

If you need minimal latency (for example, to play games or watch movies in 4K HDR), use a wired connection. Xiaomi Mi TV P1 has:

• 📺 3× HDMI 2.1 (port HDMI 1/2/3, support 4K@120Hz and ALLM).
• 🔌 1× USB-A 3.0 and 1× USB-C (Service-only features, does not support DisplayPort Alt Mode).

Connection methods:

Step-by-step instructions for HDMI:

1. Connect the USB-C → HDMI adapter to your phone (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11 or iPhone 15).
2. Connect the adapter to the HDMI 1 port on your TV (it is recommended to use an ARC tag port for audio transmission).
3. On the TV, select the signal source: Entry → HDMI 1.
4. On the phone, activate Desktop Mode in the screen settings (on Android 10+, these are Settings → System → For developers → Display Simulation).

Important: Xiaomi Mi TV P1 does not support HDMI-CEC for remote control of the phone. To enable this feature, you will need a separate application, such as Yatse.

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If the image on the TV screen is cropped, change the aspect ratio in the phone settings: Screen settings → Scale → Display size.

4. USB connection (limitations and capabilities)

The USB-A port on the Mi TV P1 is designed primarily to play media from a flash drive, but it can also be used to connect your phone in MTP (file transfer) or PTP (photo) mode. However, live streaming of the screen via USB is not possible - this requires an adapter.

What can be done via USB:

• 🎵 Play music or video from your phone (the TV will see it as a drive).
• 📷 View photos at the Mi Gallery TV P1 (Photo app).
• 🔄 Update the firmware of the TV from the phone (if you downloaded the.zip file on your smartphone).

How to connect:

1. Connect your phone and TV with a USB-A → USB-C cable.
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (on Android) or Trust that computer (on iPhone).
3. On the TV, open the File Manager → USB-device.

⚠️ Note: When connecting your iPhone through USB The TV may not recognize the device due to Apple's limitations.In this case, use a Lightning adapter → HDMI.

5. Use of third-party applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and they're useful for:

• 🎮 Gamers (broadcasting games from phone to TV with low latency).
• 📱 Owners of old smartphones without Miracast.
• 🖥 iOS users who need AirPlay on Xiaomi TV.

Top.-3 supplant TV P1:

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (via Google Play on Mi TV P1).
2. Run ApowerMirror on both devices and select Connect to TV.
3. Scan it. QR-TV screen code or enter PIN-code.
4. In the application settings, turn on No Delay (for games).

6. Solving common problems

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

• 🔴 No image, but sound is: Check the resolution of the phone's screen. Mi TV P1 does not support permission above 3840×2160 upon 60 Hz. Reduce to 1920×1080 display-setting.
• 🔇 No sound when connected to HDMI: In the phone settings (Sound) → Exit, select HDMI squirrel.
• 🔄 Permanent Wi-Fi connection breaks: Switch your router to a 5GHz channel (if your phone supports) or reduce the broadcast quality in Miracast settings.
• ⚠ TV doesn't see phone: On Mi TV P1 Reset network settings: Settings → Network → Resetting network settings.

If nothing helps:

1. Reboot both devices.
2. Turn off the VPN on your phone (it can block the local connection).
3. Check if the TV is enabled with Guest Mode (Settings → Accounts) which restricts connections.

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When connecting via HDMI, always use certified cables with HDMI 2.1 support - cheap analogues may not transmit a 4K@60Hz signal.

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of connection method depends on your tasks:

Recommendations:

• 🎬 For movies and TV shows, choose Google Cast (best quality) or HDMI (if necessary 4K HDR).
• 🎮 Use it for games. HDMI adapter-wise USB-C → HDMI 2.1.
• 📱 Miracast or a connection to the photo is suitable for displaying. USB.

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