How to Connect a Huawei Phone to a Xiaomi TV: A Complete Guide

In today’s smart home ecosystem, there are often situations where devices from different manufacturers must work together. Users who have bought a Huawei smartphone and a Xiaomi TV (or Mi Box) often have difficulty streaming multimedia content, due to differences in software: while Xiaomi TVs are based on the classic Android TV shell, Huawei’s new smartphones are deprived of Google services due to sanctions.

There are several proven methods to ensure stable connectivity between gadgets. Wireless data protocols such as Miracast and DLNA are built into the operating system kernel and are independent of Google Play Services. In this article, we will detail the algorithms for each method, analyze possible connection errors, and propose solutions for specific use cases, including wired options.

Before you go to setup, you need to make sure that both devices are on the same local network. IP-The addresses of both devices must be connected to the same frequency range (preferably 5 GHz for high-resolution video.

Using the built-in Mi Cast function to broadcast the screen

The easiest and fastest way to display an image from a smartphone to a large screen is to use the native Mi Cast feature, which is built into the shell. MIUI TV This method is based on the Miracast (Wi-Fi Display) standard, which allows you to stream video directly bypassing the router if the devices support Wi-Fi Direct technology. On Huawei smartphones, this feature can be called differently depending on the version of the shell. EMUI or HarmonyOS.

To start with the remote control of the TV, find a button with a mi-logo or go to the main menu. You need to start the My Screen or Mi Cast app. After you start, the screen will wait for connection, and the system will start scanning the surrounding space for available devices, at which point the TV goes into visibility mode.

⚠️ Warning: Make sure that the TV does not run heavy apps or background system updates, as this can cause delay (lag) when transmitting the image in real time.

Now, to the Huawei smartphone settings. Put down the notification curtain from top to bottom and find the Wireless Projection switch. If you don't have one in the quick settings, go to Settings → Other Connections → Wireless projection. The phone will start looking for available displays. Once your Xiaomi TV appears on the list, click on it to pair.

Once successfully connected, the smartphone screen is fully copied to the TV, which means that all notifications, calls and actions will be visible to everyone in the room, and the image resolution will automatically adjust to the TV’s capabilities, usually 1920×110 or 3840×2160 (4K), if the TV model supports such detailing.

Setup DLNA through the Mi Home app and Gallery

If your goal is not to duplicate the screen, but to play specific videos, photos or music, stored on your phone, it is better to use the protocol. DLNA. It allows you to transfer media content in the background without draining the smartphone battery as quickly as when the screen is fully broadcast. To implement this method on the TV Xiaomi must be activated built-in DLNA-server.

On Xiaomi’s PatchWall or Android TVs, the feature is often already on by default, but it’s worth checking the settings. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Home Network and make sure the DLNA or Media Server option is active. This will turn your TV into a visible device for receiving data.

On a Huawei smartphone, open the standard Gallery or Video Player app. Select the video or set of photos you want to show. In the control menu (usually three dots or an "more" icon), find the Broadcast button or the Cast rectangle icon. The system will offer a list of available devices. Select your Xiaomi TV.

Unlike Miracast, here the phone acts as a remote control, so you can turn down the gallery app, respond to messages, or even lock the screen — playback on the TV will continue. Buffering is done by the TV, which itself downloads the data stream from the local network, which provides a smoother picture when watching movies in high bitrate.

Third-party applications for cross-platform synchronization

In situations where regular funds are unstable or require advanced functionality (such as mouse control from the phone), third-party apps come to the rescue. TV, We will need apps available in the Huawei AppGallery store or installed through the app. APK-file.

One of the most reliable solutions is a bunch of client-server applications, where you install a server part on your TV (via the built-in Google Play store or by installing an APK from a flash drive) and a client part on your phone, and a popular bundle of apps like Cast to TV or Web Video Caster.

The installation process may require savvy due to the lack of Google services on the phone. APK-An application file from a trusted resource via your phone's browser. Once installed, run the application on both devices. They should detect each other automatically if they're on the same subnet.

⚠️ Note: When installing applications from unknown sources (APK-files) on a Xiaomi TV, the system will issue a security alert. Confirm installation only if you are sure of the source of the file to avoid the introduction of malicious code.

The advantage of third-party software is to support more file formats and codecs. Embedded players often cannot play videos with specific audio tracks (such as DTS), whereas third-party applications can broadcast an already decoded stream or use transcoding on the fly.

Wired connection via HDMI and adapters

For users who are critically interested in connection stability and lack of delays (such as when playing games or presentations), wireless methods may not work, in which case wired connectivity is the only solution, but here is an important nuance: Huawei smartphones use a USB Type-C port, and TVs are equipped with an HDMI connector.

You will need a special USB-C to HDMI adapter. It is important to understand that not all Huawei models support image output via the charging port. This feature should be supported by flagship series (for example, Huawei P30 Pro, P40 Pro, Mate 20/30/40 and later), which have a built-in DisplayPort Alt Mode controller. Budget models may not transmit video signals, limited to charging only.

The connection scheme is simple: insert the narrow end of the adapter into the phone connector, and insert the standard end in the wide end. HDMI-The second end of the cable connects to the free port of the Xiaomi TV. After that, take the TV remote, press the signal source select button (usually the icon square with the arrow) and select the appropriate port, for example, HDMI 1 HDMI 2.

When wired, the phone can start to heat up quickly, as the video output is active and at the same time it can be charged (if the adapter has a power port), it is recommended to ensure good ventilation of the device or remove a protective case from it during a long demonstration.

Solving common problems and errors

Despite standardization of protocols, users often face a situation where the phone simply “can’t see” the TV. The first thing to do is check the firewall settings on the router. Some router models (especially those with the Guest Network feature or AP Isolation client isolation) prevent devices on the network from sharing data with each other, allowing only Internet access.

A second common problem is frequency mismatches. If your router distributes two networks with the same name (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), devices may formally be on the same network but physically separated by the gateway. Try explicitly connecting both gadgets to a 5 GHz network, as it provides enough bandwidth to transmit high-resolution video without artifacts.

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If wireless projection is working with jerks, try temporarily disabling Bluetooth on your smartphone. In some cases, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules conflict when working at close frequencies, which reduces the data transfer speed.

Also worth mentioning is the codec problem. Xiaomi TVs may not support some video formats that the phone plays easily. In such cases, when broadcasting via DLNA, you may see a message saying "Format is not supported." The solution is to use the Miracast method, where the phone's processor decodes and the TV is transmitted to the finished picture.

Features of working with HarmonyOS and the absence of GMS

Owners of new Huawei smartphones running on HarmonyOS or EMUI without Google Mobile Services (GMS) should take into account the specifics of interaction with Android TV. The lack of built-in services Google Cast (Chromecast) does not allow you to use the standard button “Translate” in YouTube or Netflix applications for direct flow of content, as is done on other Android smartphones.

But the Huawei ecosystem offers an alternative, the Huawei Share and Multiscreen Collaboration, which, while designed primarily for Huawei/Honor laptops and tablets, can be adapted in some cases, but for Xiaomi TVs, the most versatile method is Wireless Projection, which is system-based and independent of a Google account.

If you use streaming services, remember that some of them (such as Netflix) have HDCP protection. When you try to stream protected content through Miracast, a black window with sound working may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction, but a requirement of licensing protection, in which case only a wired connection or running the application directly to the Smart TV, if it is available there, will help.

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The lack of Google services on Huawei does not prevent the screen from streaming on Xiaomi TV, as the basic Miracast and DLNA protocols work at a lower level and do not require authorization from Google.

So the Huawei-Xiaomi bundle is functional and functional, and it depends on what you want: HDMI is ideal for games and presentations, DLNA is ideal for viewing photos and videos from the gallery, and built-in wireless projection for displaying the application interface.