How to connect Honor 10 Lite to Xiaomi TV: all working ways

Connecting the Honor 10 Lite to a Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities for watching movies, games and presentations on the big screen. However, not everyone knows that different TV and Android models have different methods of connecting, from wireless protocols to wired adapters. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of synchronization, including hidden settings and solving typical errors.

The Honor 10 Lite (HRY-LX1) feature is that it doesn’t support Google Cast out of the box, which limits standard connectivity options. However, workarounds exist, from Xiaomi’s proprietary technology to universal adapters. We tested each method on Mi TV 4A/4S/5X series and found the optimal settings for minimal latency and maximum picture quality.

1. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (Miracast)

Miracast is the most versatile wireless broadcasting method, requiring no additional devices, and works at the operating system level and is supported by most modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with Mi TV 3), the main condition is that both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network or directly connected via Wi-Fi Direct.

On the Honor 10 Lite, the Miracast feature is hidden in the Wireless Display menu to activate it:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Connected devices → Wireless display.
• 🔍 Click Additional (three dots in the upper right corner) and select Enable Wireless Display.
• 🖥️ On Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Miracast.
• 🔄 Wait for the name of your TV to appear in the list of available devices on your smartphone and pair.

Important: If the TV doesn't appear on the list, check if Miracast is enabled in the network settings (Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct). On some Xiaomi TVs, this option is called "Wireless Screen".

Television and phone in the same Wi-Fi network|Disabled. VPN and a proxy on a smartphone|Miracast mode is on TV|Updated firmware of both devices-->

⚠️ Warning: When broadcasting via Miracast, audio delays up to 200 ms are possible. For games, this is critical - use a wired connection HDMI.

2.Using a USB-C adapter → HDMI

For users who want maximum picture quality (for example, to watch movies in 4K HDR or stream games), the optimal solution will be a wired connection via an adapter. Honor 10 Lite supports display over USB-C (with DisplayPort Alt Mode support), but a special adapter is required.

Recommended adapters for Honor 10 Lite:

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port on your smartphone.
2. Connect the HDMI cable to the adapter and HDMI-IN port on your TV.
3. On the TV, select the HDMI signal source (usually the Source button on the remote).
4. On the smartphone will appear a notification about the connection of the external display – confirm it.

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If the image doesn't appear, try restarting your smartphone with an adapter connected. Some Honor firmware requires mode activation For developers → Simulation of an external display

3. Connect via Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support Miracast (like the older Mi TV 2 or Mi Box models), an alternative solution is to use the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, which converts any TV with an HDMI port to a smart one and allows you to stream your smartphone screen through apps like Google Home or Mi Home.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Mi TV Stick to the HDMI port of the TV and set it up via the Mi Home app.
2. On the Honor 10 Lite, install the Google Home app (available from APKPure, as there are no Google Services on Huawei/Honor devices).
3. In the Google Home app, select your Mi TV Stick and click Translate screen.
4. Confirm the start of the broadcast on the smartphone.

Important: On Honor 10 Lite without Google Services, the Google Home app may not work smoothly, in which case use the alternative, the ApowerMirror app (requires you to install the server part on the console).

4. Broadcasting via DLNA (for media files)

If you only need to stream photos, videos or music to your TV (without screen duplication), the best solution is DLNA, which allows you to stream files directly from your phone without delay.

• 📂 On your smartphone, install a media server application, such as BubbleUPnP or Plex.
• 🌐 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 📺 On Xiaomi TV, open the Media Player or Photos app and select the source DLNA.
• 🔍 Your smartphone will appear in the list of devices – select it and go to the desired file.

Advantages of DLNA:

• ✅ There is no playback delay (unlike Miracast).
• ✅ Supported formats MKV, MP4, FLAC.
• ✅ You can stream playlists.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi TVs block file playback with higher resolution 1080p through DLNA. For 4K use HDMI-adapter.

5. Solving Connection Problems

If the smartphone screen is not displayed on the TV or the broadcast is interrupted, check the following points:

To diagnose problems with HDMI-adapter:

1. Check if the DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter supports (the box should have a DP Alt Mode mark on it).
2. Connect the charger to your smartphone – some adapters require additional power.
3. Update the TV firmware (Settings → About TV → Software Update).

6. Alternative ways: Chromecast and third-party apps

If standard methods do not work, you can use third-party solutions:

• 📱 ApowerMirror — Wi-Fi screen broadcast with TV control. Requires the app to be installed on both devices.
• 🖥️ TeamViewer QuickSupport - remote control of the smartphone from the TV (if Android is installed on TV) TV).
• 🎮 Steam Link – for streaming games from phone to TV (requires root rights to Honor 10 Lite).

To use Google Chromecast (if connected to a TV):

1. Install LocalCast or Web Video Caster on Honor 10 Lite (via APK).
2. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as Chromecast.
3. In the application, select a file to broadcast and press Cast.

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For stable operation of third-party applications, turn off battery optimization for them in the Honor 10 Lite settings (Settings → Applications → Special Access → Battery Optimization).

7. Comparison of connection methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your tasks:

• 🎬 For movies and videos: Optimal HDMI-adapter (maximum quality) or DLNA (without delay).
• 🎮 For games: Only HDMI (Miracast gives lag).
• 📸 For photos and presentations: Miracast or Mi is suitable TV Stick.
• 🔧 For old TVs: Mi TV Stick or Chromecast.

Comparative table:

FAQ: Frequent questions