How to Connect Xiaomi Phone to Xiaomi TV: The Complete 2026 Guide

Connecting a Xiaomi smartphone to a TV of the same brand opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching photos on the big screen to streaming games with minimal latency. However, many users face compatibility problems, connection errors or simply do not know which way to choose. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of synchronization from wireless protocols to wired connections, and give recommendations for correcting typical problems.

The Xiaomi ecosystem is optimized to work with each other, such as the Mi TV Q2 or Redmi Smart TV series, which automatically detects Xiaomi smartphones on the same Wi-Fi network, and the Mi Share feature makes it easier to transfer files, but even if you have an older model (for example, the Mi TV 4A 2018), most of the ways from this manual you can use, the main thing is to configure both devices correctly.

1. Wi-Fi Direct (Miracast) connection

Miracast (or Wi-Fi Direct in Xiaomi terminology) allows you to duplicate the screen of your phone on TV without a router. This is the most versatile way, since it works on all Xiaomi TVs with Android TV (starting with Mi TV 3) and smartphones with MIUI version at least 10.

To activate the connection:

1. On TV: go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless Display (or Miracast).
2. On your phone: open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Transfer (in older versions of MIUI – Wireless Display).
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g. MiTV-Q2-1234).

Synchronization takes 5-10 seconds. Once connected, the phone screen will be completely duplicated on TV. Importantly, when using Miracast, the sound is broadcast only through the TV speakers - on the phone it turns off automatically.

• ✅ Pros: no router dependency, minimal delays (ideal for gaming).
• ❌ Cons: high battery consumption of the phone, artifacts are possible with a weak signal.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices, check if it is enabled Device Detection (in the same Wi-Fi Direct settings). TV P1) This option is hidden in the Advanced Network Settings section.

Connection via HDMI (wired)

For stable high-resolution video transfer (e.g. 4K@60fps), it is better to use an HDMI cable.This method is suitable for presentations, watching movies without delay or connecting the phone as a game console (via Xiaomi Game Turbo).

You'll need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → HDMI (For new Xiaomi models, for example, 13 Pro or 14 Ultra).
• 🔌 Micro-USB adapter → HDMI (For older smartphones, such as the Redmi Note 5).
• 📺 Free port HDMI on the TV (check if it supports the HDCP 2.2 4K-content).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the cable to the phone and TV.
2. On the TV, select the source of the signal (Source button or Input button on the remote).
3. A request for permission to transfer an image may appear on the phone - confirm it.

If the image does not appear:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 🔧 Check if your phone supports DisplayPort Alt Mode (you can check the model specifications for this).
• 🔊 If there is no sound, try connecting the headphones to the phone – sometimes the audio stream defaults on them.

3. Connection via USB (MTP/PTP)

If you just need to transfer files (photos, videos, music) to the TV, you can use the USB-This method works even in the oldest Mi models. TV It does not require network configuration.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your TV with a USB-A → USB-C cable (or Micro-USB, depending on the model).
2. On your phone, select Connection Mode: File Transfer (MTP) to access your phone's memory; Image Transfer (PTP) if the TV doesn't support MTP.

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Limitations of the method:

• ❌ You can not duplicate the screen (only access to files).
• ❌ Transmission speed is lower than the HDMI or Wi-Fi 6.
• ✅ Plus: It doesn’t require internet and works on all models.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 9 and below may not show the internal memory of the phone. In this case, use the microSD card inserted into the smartphone.

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On your phone, turn off "Charge Only" mode in the USB| settings

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4. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (built into Android TV 10+ models), you can stream content from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos) directly from your phone, a method that is convenient because the phone can be used for other tasks while streaming.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, turn on the Google Cast option in your network settings.
3. Open the app (like YouTube) on your phone, click the broadcast icon (📡) and choose your TV.

List of supported applications:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+.
• 🎵 Spotify, Google Play Music.
• 📷 Google Photos, Xiaomi Gallery.

If the TV is not displayed in the list of broadcast devices:

• 🔄 Reboot the router.
• 📱 On your phone, turn on Allow Device Detection in Google Cast Settings.
• 📺 On TV, update the Google Play Services app through Settings → Annexes.

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If the stream is interrupted, try to reduce the bitrate of the video in the app settings. For example, on YouTube, select 720p resolution instead of 1080p.

5. Connect via Mi Home (for smart TV)

Owners of Xiaomi TVs with Mi Home support (such as Mi TV Q1E or Redmi Smart TV X) can use the branded application to manage and broadcast content, which is convenient for integration with other devices in the ecosystem (for example, cameras or Yeelight lamps).

How to connect:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your phone and log in to the same account with your TV.
2. Add the TV to your device list (it should appear automatically if both devices are on the same network).
3. In the TV card, select the option Screen Translation or Control.

Mi Home features when connecting:

• 🎮 Using the phone as a remote (including voice input via Xiao) AI).
• 📱 Minimal latency screen broadcast (better than Miracast).
• 🔧 Set up automatic scripts (for example, turning on TV when you start a game on your phone).

⚠️ Note: Mi Home broadcasting may not work on TVs purchased outside of China if the region of the account does not match the region of the device. In this case, change the region in the Mi Home settings to China (with the subsequent reset of the app cache).

6. Solving typical problems

Even with the right setup, you can get errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If none of these methods work:

• 🔄 Update your TV and phone to the latest version.
• 🔧 Reset network settings on both devices.
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi with error logs (you can get them in Settings) → On TV. → Book of errors).

FAQ: Frequent questions

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For maximum video quality (4K HDR) use HDMI-cable HDMI 2.1 and turn on Dolby Vision on your TV in the image settings.