How to connect your phone to a Xiaomi Mi TV P1: all ways + problem solving

Contents

• Method 1: Wireless Wi-Fi (Miracast/DLNA)
• Method 2: Wired HDMI connection (for Android and iPhone)
• Method 3: Use USB-cable (only for Android)
• Method 4: Mi Home app for smart management
• Method 5: Chromecast and Google Home (for streaming)
• Typical errors and their elimination
• Comparison of methods: which one to choose?
• Frequent Questions (FAQ)

Xiaomi Mi TV P1 is one of the most popular smart TVs on the market due to its combination of price, picture quality and functionality. But even with such an advanced device, users often face difficulties when trying to bring the phone screen to the big screen. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, from wireless protocols to wired adapters, and also explain how to avoid typical errors.

It’s important to understand that the choice of method depends on your goal: whether you just need to duplicate the screen for a presentation, stream video without delay or control the TV as a smart device. We tested each method on models Mi TV P1 55, 65 and 75 with firmware MIUI TV 3.0 and later, so the instructions are relevant for most users.

Method 1: Wireless Wi-Fi (Miracast/DLNA)

The most versatile method that works without additional wires and adapters. Xiaomi Mi TV P1 supports two key protocols:

• 📶 Miracast – Screen duplication with minimal latency (ideal for games and presentations).
• 🎬 DLNA — broadcasting media files (video, photo, music) without duplication of interface.

To connect via Miracast:

1. On TV: go to Settings → Connect and Sharing → Wireless projection and turn on the option.
2. On Android: Open Settings → Connected Devices → Wireless projection (on Xiaomi – Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen projection).
3. Select your Mi TV P1 from the list of available devices.

For the iPhone, instead of Miracast, AirPlay is used, but the Xiaomi Mi TV P1 does not support it out of the box. The solution is to install third-party software like AirScreen via Google Play on the TV (if the model is on Android TV) or use an Apple TV adapter.

TV and phone connected to the same Wi-Fi network | Wireless projection mode is enabled on the TV | Power saving mode is turned off on the phone (can interrupt the connection) | Distance between devices no more than 5 meters-->

⚠️ Note: If the image on the TV is “slowing”, try to reduce the projection resolution in the phone settings or switch to a 5GHz Wi-Fi frequency – it is less loaded and provides more bandwidth.

Method 2: Wired HDMI connection (for Android and iPhone)

The wired method guarantees minimal latency (up to 10 ms) and a stable connection - ideal for gamers or professional tasks.

• 📱 For Android: cable USB-C/HDMI (adapter USB-C → HDMI modern-day smartphones).
• 🍎 For iPhone: the official Lightning adapter → HDMI (or USB-C → HDMI for iPhone 15 and newer).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable HDMI 2.1 on the rear of the Mi TV P1 (It is recommended to use a port marked ARC for better compatibility).
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2/3).
3. On Android, you may need to enable Developer Mode and activate the HDMI Debugging option (in Settings → System → For Developers).

If the image does not appear:

• Check if your phone supports HDMI-alt mode (most flagships after 2018 are yes).
• Try another one. HDMI-cable (preferably with support) 4K@60Hz).
• On the iPhone, you may need to confirm trust in the device in a pop-up window.

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If the iPhone is connected to the sound only through the phone, go to the Control Point → Playing sound and selecting Mi TV P1 manually.

Method 3: Use USB-cable (only for Android)

Less well-known, but working method for Android smartphones with support for MHL or USB OTG. Allows not only to duplicate the screen, but also to control the phone from the TV remote (if the option is USB-control).

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C/USB-A → USB-A (adapter OTG).
• 📺 Mi TV's a TV. TV P1 USB Host Support (all models of the series support USB Host).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to USB-TV port (it is better to use the port) USB 3.0 on the back).
2. On the TV, select USB in the source menu.
3. On the phone in the notification bar will be a request to select the connection mode – select File Transfer (MTP) or USB-modem (depending on firmware).
4. If the screen is not duplicated automatically, install the Second Screen app from Google Play.

⚠️ Note: With this connection, the phone will charge very slowly (or discharge if you use a passive adapter.

Method 4: Mi Home app for smart management

If you don’t need to duplicate the screen, but simply control the TV from your phone (turn on/off, adjust volume, run apps), use the official Mi Home app. It works even if the phone and TV are on different networks (via the Xiaomi cloud).

How to set up:

1. Install Mi Home from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account (must match your TV account).
3. Click Add Device (+) → Select Television → Mi TV P1.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (you may need to enter) PIN-TV-code).

Annex capabilities:

• 🔊 Control of volume and channels.
• 📺 Launching applications (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video).
• 🔄 Switching signal sources (HDMI, TV, USB).
• 📱 Using the phone as a remote with a touch panel.

If the TV is not in the Mi Home:

• Make sure that on the TV in Settings → Account and Security enabled option Remote management.
• Check that the phone and TV are linked to the same Xiaomi account.
• Update the TV firmware to the latest version (current at the time of writing - MIUI TV 3.0.127).

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The Mi Home app does not replace screen duplication, but allows you to control the TV remotely – useful for presentations or when the remote is lost.

Method 5: Chromecast and Google Home (for streaming)

If your Mi TV P1 runs on Android TV (rather than the proprietary PatchWall shell), you can use Google Cast to stream content from your phone, a method optimized for streaming video and music without full-screen duplication.

How to set up:

1. Make sure that the Google Home app is installed on the TV (download from Google Play if it isn’t).
2. On your phone, open the app with support for Cast (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos) and tap on the broadcast icon.
3. Select your Mi TV P1 from the list of devices.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎥 There is no delay in playing video (unlike Miracast).
• 🔋 Saves phone charge (content streamed directly to the TV).
• 📱 It works even if the phone is locked.

If Google Cast is not available:

• Check that the phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.
• On your TV in Settings → Network and Internet → Google Cast, enable the Allow Discovery option.
• Restart your router – sometimes firewalls block multicast packets.

Typical errors and their elimination

Even with the right connection, users face problems.

If none of these methods work:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone and TV (sometimes resetting your network settings to TV helps).
• 📋 Check if the connection is blocking the antivirus or VPN phone-on.
• 📦 Update the TV firmware: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

⚠️ Note: Some of the Mi's firmware TV P1 (Especially in Chinese versions, Miracast is disabled by default, and you need to use it to enable it. ADB Adb shell settings put global settings hidden_api_policy 1 But that requires unlocking the debugging by USB and may cause disruption!

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your task. Below is a comparison table:

Selection recommendations:

• 🎮 For games: only HDMI (minimum delay).
• 🎬 For movies: Chromecast or DLNA (No phone loading).
• 📊 For presentations: Miracast or USB (if you need access to files).

Frequent Questions (FAQ)