How to connect your Android phone to your Xiaomi TV: all ways with step-by-step instructions

Contents

• Why Connect Your Phone to Xiaomi TV
• Wireless methods: Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct and Google Cast
• Connection via HDMI: adapters and cables
• Use of the USB-cable
• Setup Xiaomi TV for the correct connection
• Typical problems and their solutions
• Comparison of methods: which one to choose?
• Frequent questions

Connecting an Android smartphone to a Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities, from watching photos on the big screen to streaming games with minimal latency. However, not everyone knows that modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A2, P1, Q2, etc.) support several ways of connecting – both by wire and by air. The choice of method depends on your tasks: do you need real-time mirroring of the screen or just transfer video?

In this article, we'll look at 5 working ways to connect, including hidden MIUI and Android TV settings that the manufacturer doesn't always advertise. You'll learn how to get around the restrictions on older TV models, which adapters to buy for HDMI, and why Miracast sometimes runs slower than Google Cast. And at the end, a table comparing all methods with latency, picture quality and compatibility.

Wireless methods: Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct and Google Cast

Wireless is the most convenient way to do this if you don’t want to mess with wires. Xiaomi TVs support three basic protocols:

• 📶 Miracast – standard for screen mirroring without the Internet (works on all Mi) TV Android TV 9+).
• 🔄 Wi-Fi Direct – Direct connection between phone and TV (useful for file transfer).
• 🎬 Google Cast – streaming content from supported apps (YouTube, Netflix).

To activate Miracast on a Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless Display. On your phone, turn this feature into Settings → Connected Devices → Wireless Display (on Xiaomi/Redmi it can be called “Duplicate Screen”). Importantly, on some TV models (for example, Mi TV 4A 2018), Miracast only works after upgrading to version 2.1.7+.

For Google Cast, make sure that your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. In an app (like YouTube), click the broadcast icon and select your Mi TV. If the TV doesn't appear in the list, check if Google Play Services is enabled in your TV settings (Settings → Apps → System Apps).

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If Miracast is permanently disabled, try manually setting static. IP-The address for the TV in the router, which will reduce delays when reconnecting.

⚠️ Note: On Samsung phones with a One shell UI It may not work on Xiaomi mirroring. TV In this case, use Google Cast or HDMI-adapter.

Connection via HDMI: adapters and cables

If you want minimal latency (for example, for games or presentations), HDMI is the best choice. Modern smartphones do not have an HDMI port, so you will need an adapter:

• 🔌 USB-C → HDMI (cellphone USB Type-C, for example, Xiaomi 12/13, Redmi Note 11).
• ⚡ Micro-USB → HDMI (For older models like Redmi 5).
• 🖥️ Multiport hub (if you need to connect a keyboard or mouse at the same time).

For Xiaomi TVs with HDMI 2.1 port (e.g. Mi TV Q2 75), a 4K@60Hz adapter is recommended, such as the Baseus HDMI Adapter or the original from Xiaomi.

1. Put the adapter in the phone.
2. Connect it to the TV via HDMI-cable (use the port) HDMI 1 ARC for better compatibility).
3. On the TV, select the signal source (Entry → HDMI 1).

If the image does not appear, check:

• 🔋 Is the phone charging enough (adapters consume a lot of power).
• 🔄 Does the adapter support your screen resolution (on Mi) TV 4S maximum — 3840×2160).
• 📱 Is the phone on mode? USB-Debugging (sometimes required for proper operation).

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Use of the USB-cable

If you don't need to duplicate the screen, but just watch a photo or video, you can connect via USB. Xiaomi TVs support MP4, MKV, JPG and PNG formats when playing from a flash drive or phone.

• 📁 The phone must be connected in the file transfer mode (MTP).
• 🔌 Use the port. USB 3.0 on TV (usually marked in blue) for fast transmission.
• 📱 Xiaomi phones may need to unlock Debugging USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone and TV with a USB-A → USB-C (or Micro-USB) cable.
2. On the TV, select the USB source from the Login menu.
3. In the Explorer that appears, select the DCIM (photo) or Movies (video) folder.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ No audio when playing video (you need to connect separately via Bluetooth or 3.5 mm).
• ❌ Not all formats are supported (e.g, AVI or FLAC may not reproduce).
• ❌ On Mi. TV Stick USB-Port is powered only – file transfer is not possible.

Setup Xiaomi TV for the correct connection

To avoid connection issues, check the key settings on your TV:

1. Update: Go to Settings → About TV → System Update. At the time of writing, the current version for Mi TV P1 is MIUI TV 3.0.12.
2. Developer Mode: Activate it by tapping the MIUI TV version 7 times in the settings. Then turn on USB Debugging and Don't Turn Off the Screen.
3. Network settings: For Miracast, set a fixed Wi-Fi channel (such as 6 or 11) in the router to avoid interference.

If you connect via HDMI, select from the TV menu (Settings → Picture → HDMI Mode):

• 🎮 Game mode - for minimal delay (suitable for streaming games from the phone).
• 🎥 Cinema – to watch movies with maximum color quality.
• 🖼️ Standard – Universal mode for office tasks.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 8.0 (e.g. Mi) TV 4X 2019 may not be supported HDMI-CEC. This means that the remote control will not be able to control the phone through the HDMI — You will need a separate remote or touch screen.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even with the right connection, errors can occur, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If the image on the TV screen is flickering or blurry, check:

• 🔌 Quality. HDMI-cable (length should not exceed 3 meters for the 4K).
• 🔄 The same permissions: the phone and TV must be the same (for example, the same licenses are used, 1920×1080).
• 📡 The presence of interference from other wireless devices (microwaves, wireless headphones).

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If neither method works, reset the network settings on your TV (Settings → Network → Reset).This often solves Wi-Fi connectivity problems.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of connection depends on your task, and below is a comparison table based on the features of Xiaomi TVs:

For games (like Call of Duty Mobile or Genshin Impact), HDMI with USB-C adapter → HDMI 2.1 is optimal – the delay is minimal, and the picture is clear. For movies, Google Cast is better (no wire binding), and Miracast or USB is suitable for displaying photos at a meeting.

If you have Mi. TV Stick or Mi Box S, then HDMI-You can't connect your phone -- you can only use wireless methods. TV A2 2023: Wi-Fi 6 support reduces Miracast latency to 30-40ms.

Frequent questions