How to connect Xiaomi phone to Samsung TV: all working ways

Why you need to connect Xiaomi to a Samsung TV and what you need to do

Modern Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi, POCO and Mi lines) are able to broadcast the screen to the large screen of a Samsung TV - this opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching movies in 4K to playing with a gamepad or showing presentations. But not everyone knows that there are at least five ways to connect, and each has its own nuances.

Main use cases:

• 🎬 Streaming videos from YouTube, Netflix or local files without loss of quality
• 🎮 Mobile games on the big screen with support for gamepads Xiaomi Game Controller
• 📸 Viewing photos and videos from the camera in high resolution
• 📊 Showcasing a screen for work or study (for example, through Microsoft Office or Google Meet)

Before connecting, check two key points:

1. Protocol compatibility: Samsung 2016+ TVs support Miracast (wireless broadcast), and HDMI 2.0 models support 4K@60Hz image transmission.
2. Version MIUI on the smartphone: for stable operation of wireless protocols recommended MIUI 12+ (on older versions possible lag).

Method 1: Connect via HDMI (most stable quality)

If you want maximum image quality without delay (for example, for games or videos in 4K HDR), use a cable connection.

• 🔌 Cable HDMI (version 2.0 higher 4K@60Hz)
• 📱 Phone adapter: USB-C → HDMI (For modern Xiaomi or Micro-USB → HDMI (old-model)
• ⚡ Charger (the phone will discharge faster during broadcasting)

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your phone and the HDMI cable to your adapter and TV (the port is usually signed by HDMI IN).
2. On the Samsung remote, press the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate port.
3. The phone will be notified of the connection to the external display – confirm it.
4. If necessary, change the display mode in the phone settings: Settings → Screen → HDMI Mode (Duplicate, Expand or External Screen Only options are available).

Make sure the cable supports the desired resolution | Check the phone charge (minimum 50%) | Choose the correct signal source on TV | Turn off the energy-saving mode on Xiaomi-->

Challenges and solutions:

• 🔴 No image: Try another cable or port HDMI Some Samsung models require the mode to be turned on. HDMI-CEC in settings (Settings) → General. → External devices).
• 🔊 No Sound: In the phone settings, select Settings → Sound. → Sound output → HDMI.
• ⚡ Phone discharges quickly: Connect it to charging before broadcasting begins.

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If the image on the TV is cropped around the edges, go to Samsung's screen settings and turn on Just Scan (Precise Fitting) or 16:9 mode.

Method 2: Wireless streaming via Miracast (without router)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that supports all Xiaomi phones on MIUI 10+ and Samsung TVs with Screen Mirroring (2016 and later), the main advantage is that you do not need an Internet or router, the connection is established directly.

How to connect:

1. On Samsung TV, open the Settings menu → General. → Screen Mirroring (or Screen Mirroring).
2. On Xiaomi phone, go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer (or Cast).
3. In the list of available devices, select your TV. Confirm the connection on both devices.
4. If requested PIN-code, enter it from the TV screen.

Why might it not work:

• 🔄 TV not listed: Make sure Samsung has Screen Mirroring on and power saving disabled. Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Weak signal: Reduce the distance between devices (maximum 5 meters) and remove obstacles.
• 🔇 Sound only comes from your phone: In the broadcast settings on Xiaomi, select Transmit sound to TV.

Method 3: Through Smart View (for Samsung TVs with Tizen)

Smart View is Samsung’s proprietary technology, which works more consistently than Miracast on Tizen TVs (2015 and later), and supports broadcasting not only the screen, but also individual applications (for example, YouTube or Netflix).

Instructions:

1. On a Samsung TV, open Smart View (button on the remote or in the Settings menu → General → Smart View).
2. On Xiaomi phone, download the SmartThings app from Google Play (the official app from Samsung).
3. Sign up or sign in to your Samsung account (you can use Google or Apple ID).
4. In the app, select your TV and tap Connect. Then tap the Smart View icon.
5. Select the source: Screen mirroring or broadcasting a specific application.

Advantages of Smart View:

• 📺 Support 4K HDR Compatible models (e.g. Samsung) QLED Q80C).
• 🎧 The ability to transmit sound to the TV or leave it on the phone.
• 🔄 Less latency compared to Miracast (about 30-50 ms).

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Smart View only works on Samsung TVs with Tizen OS. If you have an Android TV model (like some J or K series), use Miracast.

⚠️ Note: When streaming via Smart View, some apps (e.g. Netflix or Disney)+) They may block the image because of copyright protection (HDCP). In this case, use HDMI or DLNA.

Method 4: Over a local area network (DLNA/UPnP)

If you only want to broadcast media (photos, videos, music) and not the entire screen, DLNA will work. It works over a home Wi-Fi network and does not require special adapters.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On a Samsung TV, open the Photos, Videos and Music (or Media Player) app.
3. On Xiaomi, open the Gallery or Music, select a file and tap the Broadcast icon (or Send to the device).
4. Select your TV from the list, and the file will play automatically.

Supported formats:

• 🎥 Video: MP4, MKV, AVI (max. 4K@30Hz)
• 📷 Photo Photo: JPEG, PNG, HEIF (on models of Samsung 2020+)
• 🎵 Audio: MP3, FLAC, AAC

DLNA limitations:

• 🚫 No screen broadcasts, only individual files.
• 🔇 The sound is only heard on the TV (you can’t leave it on your phone).
• 📶 Requires a stable connection to Wi-Fi (with a weak signal, the video will slow down).

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If the TV doesn’t see the phone on the network, check the router settings: turn off AP Isolation in the router control panel.

Method 5: Through Google Cast (Chromecast embedded or external)

If your Samsung TV supports Google Cast (built-in or through a Chromecast device), you can stream the screen with Xiaomi through apps that support this feature (e.g. YouTube, Google Photos, Netflix).

Instructions:

1. Make sure that the Chromecast (or Google Cast built-in) is connected to the same Wi-Fi as the phone.
2. Open a supported app (like YouTube) and tap the Cast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
3. Choose your Chromecast or Samsung TV from the list.
4. To broadcast the whole screen, use the screen broadcast function in Settings → Connections and Sharing → Cast.

Samsung compatible models with Google Cast:

• 📺 Series QLED (2019–2026)
• 📺 Series CU8000, CU7000 (2023)
• 📺 The Frame Series (2020–2026)

⚠️ Note: When streaming via Google Cast, some apps (such as Amazon Prime Video) may block external screen output due to restrictions. DRM. In this case, use HDMI.

How to Resolve Common Problems

Even with the right connection, you can have errors.

Additional advice:

• 🔧 If the broadcast is constantly interrupted, turn off the phone mode Energy saving and adaptive brightness.
• 📡 For stable Miracast or Smart View, use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (for example, Xiaomi). AX6000).
• 🔄 If the image is displayed incorrectly (blurred, cropped), change the broadcast resolution in the phone settings (Settings) → Screen. → Transmission authorization).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to Samsung TV