How to connect a Samsung phone to a Xiaomi TV: all the ways of 2026

Connecting a Samsung smartphone with a Xiaomi Mi TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from viewing photos on a large screen to streaming high-resolution videos. However, users often face compatibility problems – especially when it comes to different ecosystems (Android from Samsung and MIUI TV from Xiaomi). In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, including wireless and wired methods, and provide recommendations for setting up specific models of TVs (for example, Mi TV A2, Mi TV Q2) and smartphones (Galaxy S23, Galaxy A54).

The main difficulty is that the Miracast protocol (used for wireless broadcasting) can work unstable due to the features of Xiaomi firmware or One UI settings on Samsung. We tested all methods on current versions of the software (2026) and identified those that are guaranteed to work. If you previously tried to connect and got errors like “Device failed to connect” or “Device is not supported” – in the article there are solutions to these problems.

Connection via Smart View (Screen Mirroring)

The most versatile way is to use Samsung’s Smart View feature (similar to Screen Mirroring on other devices), which works on Miracast protocol and doesn’t require internet, but both devices must support Wi-Fi Direct.

How to do this:

• 📱 On a Samsung phone, swipe down the notification bar and find the Smart View icon (or Screen Mirror in Settings). → Connections).
• 📺 On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (or Miracast depending on model).
• 🔍 In the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your Mi. TV (for example, MiTV-A2-1234).
• ✅ Confirm the connection on the TV if you receive a request.

If the connection fails:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices – it resets the Wi-Fi Direct cache.
• 📶 Make sure the TV is enabled with "Visibility for all devices" in Miracast settings.
• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware: Go to Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

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⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi Mi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4S 2019) Miracast is disabled by default. To activate it, go to Settings → Additionally. → Laboratory → Turn on Miracast.

Connection via HDMI (wired method)

If wireless methods don’t work or you need a stable connection without delay (for example, for gaming), use the device. HDMI-For modern Samsung (without a microHDMI connector), you will need an adapter. USB-C → HDMI.

Step-by-step:

1. Buy a certified adapter (we recommend Anker or Baseus – they support 4K@60Hz).
2. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port on your phone and the other end to the HDMI port on your TV.
3. On the TV, select the signal source: press INPUT on the remote and select the appropriate HDMI-port.
4. A notification may appear on the phone about connecting to an external display - confirm it.

If the image does not appear:

• 🔌 Try another one. HDMI-port on the TV (some ports may be designed for the ARC).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone with a connected adapter.
• 🛠️ In the phone settings, turn on Developer Mode and activate Debugging by USB (Sometimes it helps with image output problems).

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If you connect your phone to play games, turn on the TV Game Mode (Settings → Picture → Game Mode) and this will reduce the input delay to 10-15 ms.

3. Wi-Fi connection (DLNA and LocalCast)

If you want to broadcast only media files (photos, videos, music) and not the entire screen, use the DLNA protocol. To do this, Xiaomi TV must be enabled Mi Home or Media Player.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the TV, open the Media Player app or Photo/Video.
3. On your phone, install the LocalCast or BubbleUPnP app (available on Google Play).
4. In the app, select a file to stream and press Cast (or Send to...), then select your Mi TV.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ There are no delays (unlike Miracast).
• ✅ It works even on older TV models.
• ✅ Supports formats MKV, MP4, FLAC.

⚠️ Note: Some high-resolution videos (4K HDR) They may not be reproduced due to restrictions. DLNA. In this case, use USB-storage HDMI.

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4.Using Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (like Android TV or Google TV models), you can stream the screen via Google Home.

How to set up:

1. Install the Google Home app from the Play Market on your phone.
2. Make sure that the TV and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open Google Home, click + → Set up your device → Broadcast screen/sound.
4. Select your Mi TV from the list.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Not all apps support Cast (for example, Netflix or YouTube can block streaming).
• ❌ Possible delays when broadcasting games or dynamic video.

5. Connection via USB (MTP/PTP)

If you just need to transfer files (photos, videos) to the TV, you can use it. USB-This method does not broadcast the screen, but allows you to view media files directly from the phone.

How it works:

1. Connect your phone to the TV through USB-cable (use a cable that supports data transfer, not just charging!).
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) or PTP connection mode.
3. On the TV, open the File Manager or Media Player app and select the connected device.

Important nuances:

• 📁 Not all Xiaomi TVs support the same. MTP — Check the instructions for the model.
• 🔋 When connected, the phone will discharge faster (we recommend using a powered Y-cable).
• 🎵 For music and video, it is better to use formats MP4 or MP3 — Xiaomi TV may not support FLAC or MKV rare-codec.

6. Solving common problems

If none of the methods work, check the following points:

Critical information: On the 2023 Xiaomi Mi TV P1 and Mi TV Q1, Miracast is disabled by default to save power. To turn it on, go to Settings → System → Developer Mode → Turn on Miracast.

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For stable video broadcasting in 4K use or HDMI-Adapter (for minimal delays) or Wi-Fi 6 (5 GHz) for wireless methods.

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