How to connect a realme phone to a Xiaomi TV: all ways + problem solving

Why to connect Realme to Xiaomi TV and what you need

Modern Realme smartphones and Xiaomi TVs support many ways of interacting, from simple screen duplication to full control of TV from the phone. But it is not always clear which method to choose: wireless Miracast is more convenient, but can slow down, and wired connection via HDMI requires an adapter. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of synchronization, including hidden settings and bypassing typical errors.

The main scenarios when such a connection will be useful:

• 🎮 Games on the big screen – streaming mobile games (Call of Duty Mobile, Genshin Impact) without delay.
• 🎬 Watching movies – video output from the phone in maximum quality (including: 4K HDR, if TV supports).
• 📱 Telephone TV control – using a smartphone as a remote or keyboard for Smart TV.
• 📸 Photo/video demo – quick display of gallery content on the big screen.

Before you start, check:

• ✅ Version compatibility: Xiaomi TVs on Android TV 9.0+ Realme smartphones with Realme UI 2.0/3.0 (or ColorOS 11+ For older models, support all described methods.
• ✅ Adapters: You will need to connect wired USB-C → HDMI or micro-USB → HDMI (depending on the Realme model).
• ✅ Wi-Fi speed: for wireless transmission 1080p@60fps need a network 5 GHz or direct communication over Wi-Fi Direct.

Method 1: Wireless screen-mirroring via Miracast (without router)

Miracast technology allows you to duplicate the Realme screen on Xiaomi TV without connecting to the same Wi-Fi network. This is the most versatile method, but it requires support for the standard on both devices.

Instructions for Realme:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. Activate the Wireless Display slider (on some models – Smart View).
3. In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV (The name is displayed as MiTV-[XXXX]).
4. Confirm the connection on the TV (entry may be required) PIN-code).

Instructions for Xiaomi TV:

1. Go to Settings → Devices and Sharing → Wireless Display.
2. Choose Accept Connections (or Miracast in older versions).
3. Wait for your Realme name to appear on the list and confirm the connection.

⚠️ Note: Some Realme models (such as the Realme 8 Pro) have a hidden Smart View feature. → Special facilities → Functions Lab and turn on Mirroing Screen.

Method 2: Wired connection via HDMI (maximum quality)

If you need to stream video at 4K@60fps or play without delay, a wired HDMI connection is the best choice.

• 🔌 For Realme with USB-C: adapter USB-C → HDMI (recommend Baseus or UGREEN supportive 4K).
• 🔌 For older models with Micro-USB: Micro-USB adapter → HDMI (MHL). Attention: MHL Not supported on Realme 5/6/7 and newer, only USB-C!

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone, and HDMI-cable - to the adapter and TV (port) HDMI 1/ARC preferably).
2. Xiaomi. TV Select the signal source: press Input on the remote and select the appropriate one HDMI-port.
3. Realme may request permission to transfer the image – confirm (Allow).
4. If the screen is not duplicated, go to Settings → Screen → HDMI Mode and choose Duplicate or Expand.

Common problems and solutions:

• 🔴 No image: check the cable (try another one) HDMI 2.0) or adapter. Some low-cost adapters don't support 4K.
• 🔴 Sound goes through the phone: in the settings Realme go to Sound → Sound output → HDMI.
• 🔴 Screen flickering: reduce resolution in settings HDMI before 1080p or turn it off. HDR TV-wise.

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If the adapter is warming up or the image is slowing down, try turning off Always On Display on Realme – this will reduce the load on the processor.

Method 3: Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (direct transmission without router)

Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast, which works more stable on some Xiaomi TV models, and is suitable for file transfer or video streaming without screen duplication.

How to turn on Xiaomi TV:

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Activate the function and wait until the TV is visible to other devices.

How to connect to Realme:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Find your Xiaomi TV (the name starts with DIRECT-MiTV-).
3. Connect, enter. PIN-TV-screen.

After you connect, you can:

• 📁 Transfer files via Explorer or Gallery (select file) → Send. → Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🎵 Stream music through apps like Spotify or YouTube Music (select output device – your TV).
• 📺 Run the video in MX Player or VLC TV-output (Cast function).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2020, Wi-Fi Direct may work unstable with Realme on Android 12+. Use Miracast or update your TV.

Method 4: Using Google Cast (for streaming content)

If you don’t need to duplicate the entire screen, but only stream videos from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Twitch), use Google Cast. This method less loads the phone’s processor and works more stable than Miracast.

Requirements:

• 📶 Telephone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or via Wi-Fi Direct if no router is available).
• 📱 Google Home app is installed on Realme (download to Play Market).
• 📺 Xiaomi. TV Chromecast enabled (in new models it is built-in by default).

Instructions:

1. Open Google Home on your phone and click + → Set up your device → Set up new devices.
2. Select your Xiaomi TV from the list (it should show up as MiTV-[XXXX]).
3. Confirm the pairing code on the TV screen.
4. Now, supported apps (like YouTube) will have a Cast icon – click on it and select your TV.

Apps that support Google Cast:

• 🎥 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Twitch
• 🎵 Spotify, YouTube Music, SoundCloud
• 📸 Google Photos (slideshow on TV)

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Google Cast consumes less battery than Miracast, as it only transmits content, not the entire screen.

Method 5: Connect via USB (for files and management)

If you need to quickly copy files or use your phone as a remote, you can connect Realme to Xiaomi. TV through USB-This method is not suitable for video transmission, but it is convenient for video transmission:

• 📁 Copying movies, music or photos on TV (if he has any) USB-port).
• 🎮 Using your phone as a gamepad (via apps like Octopus).
• 🖱 Control TV with mouse/keyboard (if connected) OTG-hub).

How to connect:

1. Connect Realme and Xiaomi TV with a USB-C → USB-A cable (or Micro-USB → USB-A for older models).
2. On the TV, select the USB source from the Input menu.
3. A notification will appear on the phone – select File Transfer (or USB-modem if you need to give out the Internet).

Limitations:

• 🚫 Video format MKV or MP4 codeced H.265 You may not be able to reproduce – use it. VLC TV.
• 🚫 File transfer speed is limited by version USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps).

Solving Typical Connection Problems

If none of these methods work, check out these points:

Additional advice:

• 🔄 If Miracast shuts down after 5-10 minutes, turn off Power Saving on your phone (Settings) → Battery → Performance mode).
• 🔄 Realme Narzo and Realme C Series may require manual Developer Options activation (7 times click on Settings Build Number). → The phone).
• 🔄 If your TV doesn’t support Google Cast, install ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport on it via Play Market.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Realme to Xiaomi TV