How to connect Xiaomi phone to TV for viewing

Modern Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have powerful screens, but for watching movies with the whole family or showing photos, it is better to use a large TV display. Device owners often wonder how to broadcast content from a mobile gadget to a large panel without losing quality. Fortunately, the MIUI and HyperOS shells have built-in tools that allow you to do this in a few seconds.

There are many ways to sync, ranging from simple wireless protocols to cable for gamers. The choice of the specific method depends on the model of your smartphone, the year of the TV release and the availability of free time to set up the equipment. In this article, we will discuss all the current options so that you can enjoy the content in maximum resolution.

Before starting the process, make sure that both devices are functional and ready to go, that a wireless connection requires a stable signal, and a wired connection requires the appropriate ports and adapters, and that proper preparation will eliminate most common errors and avoid interruption of the broadcast at the most inopportune time.

Preparing devices for synchronization

The first step is to provide a single network environment for both devices. If you plan to use Wi-Fi, your smartphone and TV must be connected to the same wireless network. Different frequencies (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) on the same router usually do not pose problems, but in rare cases may require customizing customer isolation.

For TVs with Smart TV functionality, you need to make sure that the device detection service is active. The TV menu often needs to allow external devices to connect or turn on Screen Broadcast mode. Without this step, the phone simply will not see the target display in the list of available devices.

Check out the version of the operating system on your Xiaomi. The screen broadcast function is more stable on current versions of Android. If you have an older model, you may need to update the system software through the settings menu to access the latest video compression codecs.

⚠️ Note: If your router distributes the Internet over a guest network, devices may not be able to see each other due to security restrictions.

Make sure the right signal source is selected on the TV if you plan to use a cable. For HDMI, it is the appropriate port marked with a number, which you then select from the TV menu. For wireless methods, the signal source must be switched to an integrated Wi-Fi module or screencasting app.

Wireless connection via built-in broadcast function

The simplest and most popular method is to use the native MIUI shell function, which is based on the Miracast protocol, which is supported by most modern Smart TVs. You do not need to install third-party applications, since everything you need is already built into the system.

To run, open the swipe control panel down and find the Translation icon. If the icon is not available in quick access, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Broadcast. Once you turn on the search, the phone will start scanning available displays within Wi-Fi range.

• 📡 Make sure your TV has a wireless connectivity feature enabled (often called Screen Mirroring, Anyview Cast, or just Broadcast).
• 📱 In the list of found devices on your smartphone, select the name of your TV.
• 🖥️ On the TV screen, a request for confirmation of the connection may appear, which must be agreed by the remote control.
• 🔄 The image from the phone will instantly appear on the big screen with minimal latency.

This method is ideal for viewing photos, gallery videos or presentations, but it is worth considering that when you use your phone actively, the image on TV will be duplicated, which can be inconvenient if you need to respond to a message while watching a movie.

The quality of the image depends on the speed of your router. If you notice artifacts or twitches, try to get closer to the source of the signal or switch the router to 5 GHz for more bandwidth.

Using Google Chromecast technology

Many modern TVs have built-in support for Google Cast, a separate protocol that works differently than just broadcasting a screen, allowing content to be sent directly from the phone to TV, freeing up the smartphone for other tasks.

To work this method, make sure that the Chromecast app is running on the TV or the function is built into the system. On a Xiaomi phone, just open an application that supports this technology, for example, YouTube, Netflix or the Chrome browser.

Click on this icon and select your TV from the list. Unlike Miracast, here the phone acts as a remote control, you can turn the app down, answer the phone, or even turn off the smartphone screen, and the video will continue to play on the TV.

The advantage of this method is that you can control playback from any device on the network, so you can start watching a movie on your phone, and then switch it to the TV with one touch, without interrupting the viewing.

Broadcasting through the YouTube app

The most common use case is watching videos. YouTube has its own connection mechanism that runs on top of the Cast protocol, and it's one of the most stable ways to display images.

Open the YouTube app on your phone and TV. Make sure both devices are logged in with the same Google account or are just on the same Wi-Fi network. In the smartphone app, click on the stream icon in the top corner of the video or in the app header.

The system will suggest entering a code that will appear on the TV screen if the automatic connection does not work. Enter the code in the appropriate field on the smartphone, and the video stream will switch to the large screen.

• 🎬 Open the video on your smartphone and click the “Translate” button».
• 📺 Select your TV from the list of available devices.
• 🔗 If necessary, enter the confirmation code shown on the TV screen.
• 🎮 Use your phone as a remote to switch tracks and adjust volume.

This method guarantees high quality images, up to 4K, as the TV downloads the stream directly from the Internet, bypassing the phone, and there is almost no latency, making it ideal for music videos and lectures.

Wired connection via HDMI and USB-C

For users who want maximum stability and no compression, a wired connection is ideal. However, not all Xiaomi smartphones support image output via a charging port. This depends on whether the USB Type-C connector supports MHL or DisplayPort Alt Mode.

You can check the support in the model specifications on the official website or experimentally by connecting the USB-C to HDMI adapter. If the phone supports video output, the image will appear on the screen immediately after connecting the cable, without the need for complex settings.

For phones without video output support through the port, you can use special adapters with DisplayLink technology. They require the installation of a driver with Google Play, but allow you to broadcast an image from almost any modern Android smartphone, while loading the processor.

The cable also allows you to charge the device at the same time if the adapter has an additional power port, which is critical for long-term movie or game viewing, since the screen is the main consumer of energy.

Problem Solving and Quality Customization

Sometimes the connection process can run into technical difficulties. If the phone can't see the TV, try restarting both devices and the router. Often the problem lies in the network module or the detection services cache.

To improve the image quality, you can select resolution in the broadcast settings. On some Xiaomi models, in the Settings menu → Display → Broadcast → Settings you can force the resolution of 1920×1080 or 1280×720 if the picture slows down.

⚠️ Note: When using high-resolution wireless broadcasting (4K) The load on the phone's processor increases, which can cause the case to heat up.

If the audio is coming and the image is not, check the settings of the protected content (HDCP).Some streaming services block the transmission of video if you think the connection is unsafe, in which case using the official service application on the TV (Smart TV).

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To reduce latency when playing over Wi-Fi, turn off other devices while you load on the network or use Traffic Priority (QoS) mode in your router settings.

In case of permanent breaks of the connection, try to statically ask IP-This will eliminate addressing conflicts that sometimes occur on large networks with multiple devices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Connection stability is more important than maximum resolution: it is better to choose 720p without jerks than 4K with constant buffering.