How to Connect Honor Phone to Xiaomi TV: All the Ways to Work (2026)

Connecting Honor to a Xiaomi TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching photos on a large screen to streaming high-resolution videos. However, not everyone knows that there are at least 5 different ways to sync these devices, from wired to wireless. The choice of method depends on your phone model, the version of MIUI on the TV and even the generation of ports.

In this article, we will analyze each connection option - from the classical HDMI-We will also provide you with a guide to the latest Miracast and Google Cast protocols, and we will also give you recommendations for eliminating common bugs. TV A2 43" via Wi-Fi Direct, and how to fix it. If you want to stream the screen without delay or connect the phone as a gaming controller, here are the answers.

Connection via HDMI (wired method)

The most reliable way to transfer images from Honor to Xiaomi TV — utilization HDMI-This method guarantees minimal latency and maintains resolution up to 4K@60Hz, And that's critical for gamers or for high-quality movie-watching, but there are two key nuances:

• 🔌 You'll need an adapter. USB-C → HDMI (Note that cheap adapters often don't support modern Honor models without a Micro-HDMI connector. 4K.
• 📺 Xiaomi TV should have a free port HDMI (better HDMI 2.1 for maximum quality).
• 🔄 Some Honor models (such as Honor) Magic5 Pro) require Desktop Mode to be enabled in the display settings.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port on your phone.
2. Connect the adapter to HDMI-cable, the second end of which is inserted into the TV.
3. On the Xiaomi remote TV Select the signal source: press Input → select the appropriate HDMI-port.
4. A request for permission to transfer an image may appear on the phone - confirm it.

⚠️ Note: If the image doesn't appear, check if your DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter supports. Cheap adapters often only work with the DisplayPort Alt Mode. 1080p.

Check the version. HDMI-port on TV (should be 2.0 or 2.1 for the 4K)

Use a certified USB-C adapter → HDMI

Enable "No Limits" mode in the phone battery settings

Turn off power saving for the USB-C port (in the developer settings)

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2. Wireless broadcast on Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard that supports all modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with Mi TV 4) and Honor smartphones based on Android 5.0+. The main advantage of the method is the lack of wires, and the disadvantage is possible delays when broadcasting video (especially in games).

How to turn Miracast on Xiaomi TV:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. Activate the Miracast slider.
3. Remember the name of your TV (e.g., Xiaomi-TV-A2-1234).

How to connect from your Honor phone:

1. Open Settings → Devices and Sharing → Screen Broadcast (or Wireless Display).
2. In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

⚠️ Warning: If the broadcast is interrupted, check if your router is using 5 GHz band.Some Honor models are more stable at 2.4 GHz.

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3. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (built into models with Google TV or Android TV, such as Xiaomi TV P1), you can stream the screen through apps like YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos. This method is convenient for streaming content, but does not allow you to duplicate the entire screen of the phone.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Slip on the Cast icon (📡) And choose your Xiaomi TV.
4. Start the video and it will start broadcasting on TV.

For full screen broadcasting (mirroring) via Google Cast:

1. Download the Google Home app to your phone.
2. Add your Xiaomi TV to your list of devices.
3. In the TV card, select Translate screen.

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If streaming through Google Cast is slowing down, try reducing the bitrate of the video in the app settings (e.g. YouTube: Settings → Quality → 720p).

4. Connect via USB-C (MHL or OTG)

A lesser known but working way is to connect via USB-C using MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) technology, or OTG. This method is suitable for older Xiaomi TV models (like Mi TV 3) where there is no Miracast, or if you need to charge your phone while streaming.

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → USB-A (for OTG).
• 🖥️ adapter USB-A → HDMI (for MHL).
• ⚡ Power supply (the phone must be charged or connected to a charger).

Step-by-step instructions for MHL:

1. Connect the USB-C → HDMI adapter to your phone.
2. Connect the adapter to HDMI-port.
3. Connect the power to the adapter (some models require an external source).
4. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-entrance.

⚠️ Attention: Technology MHL It is not officially supported in the new Honor models (starting with the Honor 20). OTG-mode with limited functions (for example, viewing a photo / video through a file manager).

5. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection)

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your phone and TV directly, without a router. This method is useful if you don't have Wi-Fi or want to transfer files without the Internet. However, not all Xiaomi TV models support Wi-Fi Direct for broadcasting the screen — more often it only works for file transfer.

How to set up:

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct → Enable.
2. On the phone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Select your Xiaomi TV from the list and confirm your connection.
4. Additional software may be needed to broadcast the screen (e.g. ApowerMirror).

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 No sound support in some Xiaomi models TV.
• 🐢 High latency (up to 200 ms).
• 📶 Low connection stability at a distance of more than 3 meters.

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Wi-Fi Direct is suitable for file transfer (photos, videos), but is not always stable for screen broadcasting. HDMI.

6. Troubleshooting connection problems

If the Honor phone doesn’t see a Xiaomi TV or the broadcast is interrupted, check out the following points:

Additional advice:

• 🔄 Restart both devices before connecting.
• 📱 Update your phone and TV firmware (especially if you use Honor Magic) UI 7.0+ or MIUI TV 3.0+).
• 🛠️ If you are using an adapter, check it on another device.

FAQ: Frequent questions