How to connect Xiaomi phone to LG TV: all ways with photos and videos

Contents

• Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)
• HDMI Connection: Adapters and Cables
• Using Wi-Fi Direct to Transmit Media
• Connecting via USB: Limitations and Opportunities
• Streaming apps: alternative solutions
• Common mistakes and their elimination
• Optimization of the broadcast quality

Connecting Xiaomi’s smartphone (including Redmi, POCO, Black Shark) to LG’s TV offers opportunities to view photos on a large screen, stream high-resolution video, or even play games using TV as a monitor. However, not all ways of connecting are equally effective: some require additional adapters, others are limited to the Android version or webOS firmware on the TV.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for syncing devices, from wireless protocols to wired solutions, and how to avoid typical errors, paying special attention to the nuances of compatibility: for example, why Miracast may not work on older LG models with webOS 3.0 and below, or what adapters will be required for HDMI-alt on smartphones without a USB-C port.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Android Version on your Xiaomi (relevant to Miracast): Settings → The phone. → Android version
• 📺 Television model and firmware LG: Settings → General. → Television information
• 🔌 Ports on both devices (especially in the case of USB-C Or micro-USB on your phone)

1. Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard built into most modern devices. For Xiaomi and LG, it works through the Screen Mirroring feature (on the TV) and Wireless Display (on the phone), the main advantage is the lack of wires and delays when watching videos.

But there are nuances:

• 🔄 On TVs. LG Miracast may not be supported from webOS 4.0 or below – a firmware update is required.
• 📶 Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or use Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🎮 It is not suitable for games due to input delay (~50-100 miss).

Step-by-step:

1. On LG TV, open Settings → Connections → Screen Mirroring.
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless display.
3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices (may be required) PIN-code).

⚠️ Warning: If the phone screen is not displayed on TV, try turning it off VPN Xiaomi’s power saving mode – they can block data transfers.

On LG TVs 2018-2019 (UK6x series, SK8x), Miracast works only after manually turning on the developer mode: go to Settings → General → TV information and 7 times click on the webOS version, then activate the option Wireless projection in the menu for developers.

HDMI Connection: Adapters and Cables

Wired HDMI provides maximum picture quality (4K@60Hz) and minimal latency, which is critical for gaming or watching movies in high resolution. However, most Xiaomi smartphones require an adapter, as they do not feature a full-size HDMI port.

What adapters will you need:

How to connect:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone.
2. With an HDMI cable, connect the adapter to the TV.
3. On TV. LG select the appropriate HDMI-port.
4. The phone may need to enable HDMI Mode in the screen settings (some Xiaomi models do this automatically).

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If the image doesn’t appear, try restarting the phone with the adapter connected – sometimes the drivers only load after the reboot.

⚠️ Note: Micro-USB adapters (standard) MHL) They require external feeding through USB-If the TV doesn't give you enough current, use a charger.

3. Use of Wi-Fi Direct for Media Transmission

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to transfer files (photos, videos, music) directly between devices without a router. Unlike Miracast, it does not duplicate the phone screen, but only broadcasts media files through the TV's built-in applications (for example, Photos and Videos or Music).

How to set up:

1. On LG TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, open Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct and select your TV.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.
4. Open a gallery or video player on your phone, select a file and click Send → Wi-Fi Direct.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 No screen duplication – only transfer of individual files.
• 📁 Not all video formats are supported by built-in player LG (For example,.mkv may not be reproduced).
• 🔄 Transfer speed depends on the version of Wi-Fi Direct (on older models up to 10 Mbps).

4. Connection via USB: Limitations and Opportunities

Connection to USB — It's the easiest way, but with serious limitations. LG I recognize the smartphone as USB-drive, which allows you to view photos and videos through built-in applications, but does not duplicate the screen.

What will be required:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → USB-A or micro-USB → USB-A (depending on the phone connector).
• ☑️ The phone has enabled file transfer mode (MTP) (Default activated when connected).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to USB-TV port (preferably) USB 3.0 for speed).
2. On the phone screen, select File Transfer Mode.
3. On the TV, open the Photo and Video app or Media Player.
4. Select a connected device (Xiaomi) and view the files.

⚠️ Attention: Televisions LG supportive OTG You can connect peripherals (mouse, keyboard) to your smartphone, and you can't run your phone's apps on your TV screen through your smartphone. USB.

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USB-The connection is only suitable for viewing media files. Use the duplicate screen or games. HDMI Miracast.

5. Streaming applications: alternative solutions

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use third-party applications, and they fall into two categories:

1. For mirroring the screen (similar to Miracast): ApowerMirror, TeamViewer QuickSupport.
2. For streaming media: Plex, Kodi, LocalCast.

Setting up ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (via LG Content Store).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On your phone, launch ApowerMirror and select Mirror on TV.
4. Scan it. QR-TV screen code or enter PIN.

Pros and cons of applications:

6. Common errors and their elimination

Even with the right setup, there can be problems.

Problem 1: TV can't find a phone on Miracast

• 🔌 Check if the Wireless Display is enabled on Xiaomi (Settings) → Connections → Wireless display).
• 🔄 Restart the router – sometimes double interferes NAT.
• 📱 On the phones with MIUI 12+ You may need to disable Wi-Fi optimization in battery settings.

Problem 2: There is no image when connecting via HDMI

• 🔌 Make sure the adapter supports DisplayPort Alt Mode (for example, the 4K@60Hz).
• 🔄 Try another one. HDMI-port on TV (port) HDMI 2.0 is usually marked separately).
• 📱 Some Xiaomis need to manually turn on Mode HDMI notice-curtain.

Problem 3: Videos are lagging when streaming

• 📶 Switch the router to 5 GHz (less interference).
• 🔧 In the router settings, turn on WMM (QoS) to prioritize traffic.
• 📱 Close your phone’s background apps (especially messengers and cloud services).

7. Optimization of broadcast quality

To make the picture on the TV clear, and the sound synchronized, follow these tips:

For wireless connections (Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct):

• 📶 Use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (802.11ax) minimum delay.
• 🔧 In router settings, disable Band Steering (dividing into 2.4 and 5 GHz may interfere with the router's settings).
• 📱 On the phone, turn on Performance mode in battery settings.

For wired connection (HDMI):

• 🔌 Use the cable. HDMI 2.1 for 4K@120Hz or 8K.
• 🎮 In the settings of the TV, turn on the Game Mode (Settings) → Picture → Game mode) to reduce delay.
• 📺 Set the permit. 1920×1080@60Hz or 3840×2160@30Hz output HDMI on the phone (if supported).

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For HDMI games, the optimal resolution is 1080p@60Hz. Artifacts can occur with 4K due to the limitations of mobile chipsets (e.g., Snapdragon 7xx does not support 4K@60Hz via USB-C).

FAQ: Frequent questions