How to connect a Redmi phone to a Xiaomi TV: all working ways

Connecting a Redmi smartphone to a Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities: viewing photos on a large screen, streaming videos from YouTube or Netflix, and dubbing the screen for presentations or games. However, many users face compatibility problems, especially if the device models were released in different years. In this article, we will analyze 5 proven synchronization methods, including wireless and wired methods, and give recommendations for eliminating typical errors.

It is important to consider that the connection algorithm may differ depending on the version of MIUI on your smartphone and the firmware of PatchWall or Google TV on your TV. For example, for Redmi Note 12 and later, a simplified Miracast mode is available, whereas older TVs (for example, Mi TV 4A 2018) may require additional settings. If you have previously tried to connect devices unsuccessfully, check whether the VPN connection or antivirus on your phone is blocking.

1. Connection via Miracast (wireless screen duplication)

Miracast is the most versatile method for modern Xiaomi devices, and it works without the Internet, transmitting images directly over Wi-Fi Direct, the main condition is that both devices must support this technology.

• 📱 On a smartphone: Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi K50 and newer (c) MIUI 12 and above, support Miracast by default, for older models (e.g. Redmi) 9) You may need to update the firmware.
• 📺 On TV: All Xiaomi TV PatchWall (2019 and later) have built-in support. For 2018 release models, check for the feature in the Settings menu → Connection and sharing → Wireless display.

Step-by-step:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection & Sharing → Wireless Display (Miracast) and activate Standby.
2. On a Redmi smartphone, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Transfer to the Screen (Cast).
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g. MiTV-XXXXX).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices. You'll see a pairing request on the TV screen -- click Confirm.

Make sure your TV is Wi-Fi enabled | Turn off your VPN on your phone | Check that both devices are not connected to different networks |Update MIUI to the latest version-->

If the connection fails, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Manually indicate IP-TV address in Cast settings on your phone (for this, go to TV About TV) → Network status).
• 🛠️ Reset network settings on your phone: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models with custom firmware may have Miracast disabled. Check for Wireless Display in the engineering menu (enter ##4636### in the dialer number).

Connection via HDMI (wired method)

If wireless methods do not work or a stable connection without delay is required (for example, for gaming), use the HDMI-This method is suitable for all Redmi models, but requires additional equipment:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (For the Redmi Note 10/11/12, K50 newer).
• 🔌 Micro-USB adapter → HDMI (For older models, for example, Redmi 8/9).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (versions 1.4 or higher to support Full cable) HD).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and then connect it to the TV through HDMI-cable.
2. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input on the remote and select the port to which the cable is connected.
3. A request for permission to transfer an image may appear on the phone - confirm it.

Please note:

• 🔊 To transmit sound through HDMI Older models (Redmi 8 and below) may require a separate 3.5mm audio cable. → RCA.
• 🎮 For low ping games (for example, PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty: Use Adapters with Support USB 3.1 — They reduce the delay to 10-15 miss.

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If the image on the TV is blurry, check the resolution settings in the Developer Menu on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI, Tap it 7 times. Choose to force it. GPU-rendering and disabling HW-overlay

3. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (for media streaming)

If you only need to transfer photos, videos or music (without screen duplication), use Wi-Fi Direct, which saves battery power and works more stable than Miracast for larger files.

Algorithm:

1. On Xiaomi TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. On Redmi, open Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct and find the TV in the list.
3. Connect to it by entering it. PIN-code (displayed on the TV screen).
4. Open a gallery or player on your phone, select a file and click Send → [TV Name].

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Fast file transfer (up to 10 MB/s on Redmi Note 12).
• 🔋 Low energy consumption compared to Miracast.
• 📂 Support for folders (you can send multiple files at once).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi TV models (e.g. Mi) TV Q1 2021) limit the file size to 4 GB. For large videos, use USB-storage DLNA.

4. USB connection (to view files)

The easiest way to view photos and videos from your phone on a large screen is to connect via a phone. USB-The TV recognizes Redmi as an external drive, and you can view files through the built-in media player.

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → USB-A (or micro-USB → USB-A old-model).
• 📺 Xiaomi TV with port USB 2.0/3.0 (All models except the Mi TV Stick).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to the TV with a cable.
2. On the phone screen, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On the TV, open the Media Player or Files app and select the connected device.

Limitations:

• 🚫 No screen duplication, only access to files.
• 📹 Videos in.mkv or.mov format may not be played (use this option.mp4).
• 🔋 The phone will be discharged faster due to active data transfer.

5. Connection through applications (DLNA, Google Cast)

If the built-in methods don't work, use third-party apps that let you stream content even to older models of TVs without Miracast.

Top.-3 supplant:

1. Google Home (for TVs with Google TV): Install the app on your phone. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. In the app, select the TV and click Screen Broadcast.
2. LocalCast (for DLNA): Turn on DLNA on your TV: Settings → Network → DLNA. In the app, select a file and specify the TV as the output device.
3. ApowerMirror (for screen duplication): Download the application to your phone and PC / TV. Connect to the PIN-code QR.

Comparison of annexes:

⚠️ Note: When using ApowerMirror on Redmi MIUI 13+ You may need to disable battery optimization for the application: Settings → Annexes → Application management → ApowerMirror → Optimizing the battery → No restrictions.

6. Removal of common errors

If the connection fails, check the following points:

• 🔴 Error "Device not supported": Update the TV firmware through Settings → On TV. → Update system. On your phone, turn on developer mode and activate debugging. USB.
• 🔴 No sound when connected through HDMI: Check if the phone is turned off through the side button. In the settings of the TV, select HDMI-ARC sound-produce.
• 🔴 Miracast image freeze: Reduce phone screen resolution to 720p In the developer settings. Turn off window animation in the same settings.

To diagnose problems with Wi-Fi Direct:

adb shell dumpsys wifi_p2p

This command (introduced via ADB on PC) will show the Wi-Fi Direct status and possible pairing errors.

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If the TV can’t see the phone through Miracast, try connecting in reverse order: first activate the Cast on the phone, then turn on the Wireless Display on the TV.

7.Putting Connection Optimization for Games and Videos

For a comfortable viewing of videos or games through the connected Redmi, configure the following settings:

• 🎮 For games: Enable Game Mode on your phone: Settings → Special facilities → Game mode. Use a gamepad (e.g., Xiaomi Game Controller) connected to a Bluetooth TV.
• 🎬 For video: In the player (for example, VLC or MX Player) select Hardware Acceleration. Turn off. HDR in the settings of the TV, if the video slows down (path: Settings) → Image: → HDR).

Critical information: On Xiaomi 2020 and later TVs, when connected via Miracast, Game Mode automatically activates if an app with the tag android:isGame="true" (such as Genshin Impact or Free Fire) is running on the phone screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions