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

You want to stream Xiaomi videos to the big screen of Philips, but don’t know which way to choose?This article will help you understand the nuances of connectivity – from wireless technologies to wired solutions. We tested all the current methods on Xiaomi 13T Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 models with Philips The One (2023) and Philips 7000 Series (Android TV).

The main problem with users is protocol incompatibility or lack of connectors. For example, new Xiaomi often lacks Micro-HDMI, and old Philips does not support Miracast. We have put together workarounds, including the use of adapters and third-party applications. At the end of this article, a compatibility table and answers to frequent questions.

If you need to urgently show a presentation or run the game on the big screen – go straight to the section about the game. HDMI-You'd better stream movies like Miracast or Google Cast, and if you're older than 2018, get ready to dance with a tambourine around. USB-OTG.

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The choice of method depends on the model of the TV, the version of MIUI on the smartphone and your tasks.

Important: Philips Android TVs (2019 and newer models) support Google Cast out of the box, while Miracast requires manual Wireless Display Mode. Older models (2016-2018) may need an external Miracast Dongle or Chromecast adapter.

Telephone and TV Preparation: What to Check Before Connecting

Before you connect the devices, follow these steps – they will save you an hour of nerves:

• 📱 On Xiaomi: Update MIUI Up to the latest version (check in Settings) → The phone. → System updates) Older versions (below) MIUI 12) may not support Wi-Fi Direct.
• 📺 On Philips: Activate Developer Mode (7 times click on Build Number in Settings) and enable Debugging by USB, if you plan to use USB-OTG.
• 🔄 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network (for Google Cast and Wi-Fi). DLNA). If you use mobile Internet, turn on the Access Point on your phone and connect the TV to it.
• 🔌 Power: Charge your phone to a minimum 50% — wireless transmission drains the battery into 2-3 faster than usual.

⚠️ Note: Philips TVs with Saphi OS (model 2017-2020 Miracast may be hidden, so to activate it, press the Home button on the remote control. + Up. + Up. + Right. + OK (sequence may differ!).

If your Philips doesn’t see your phone in the list of available broadcast devices, try resetting your network settings on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → Network → Reset network settings.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi again.
3. Reboot both devices.

Connection to HDMI: the best way to play games and 4K-video

Wired connection via HDMI gives the minimum latency and maximum picture quality – ideal for gamers or watching movies in 4K HDR.

• 📱 New Xiaomi (starting with Redmi Note 10) doesn’t have a Micro-HDMI port – you’ll need an adapter USB-C → HDMI Support for DisplayPort Alt Mode.
• 📺 On the TV, choose the right one. HDMI-Entrance (usually signed as ARC or MHL).
• 🎮 For games, turn on the developer mode on the phone → Simulation of the display → 1080p, avoid artifacts.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the port USB-C on the phone, HDMI-cable to adapter and TV.
2. On the TV, switch to the right one. HDMI-input (Source button on remote control).
3. On the phone will appear a notification “Connected HDMI-display” – confirm the broadcast.
4. In screen settings (Settings → Display → HDMI resolution), select 1080p 60Hz or 4K 30Hz (depending on TV support).

⚠️ Note: If the image does not appear, check if your adapter supports 4K (cheap models are limited 1080p). Is the settings of the TV setup enabled? HDMI-CEC (Settings → All settings → Convenience → HDMI-CEC). Does the phone use a shell from a third-party manufacturer (for example, POCO Launcher, which can block image output.

For gamers: To reduce the input delay, turn off image processing on the TV:

Settings → Picture → Image mode → Game


Settings → Picture → Movement → Off.

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HDMI is the only way to connect that transmits sound and image without delay, ideal for games and movies in their original quality.

Wireless connection via Miracast: no lags and cables

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcast standard built into Android (starting with version 4.2).It works without internet, directly between devices, which reduces latency to an acceptable 30-100 ms.

• 📶 Maximum authorization — 1080p (Even if the phone supports 4K).
• 🔊 The sound is not always transmitted (depending on the TV model).
• 🔋 Battery consumption up to 20% per hour with active broadcasting.

How to connect:

1. On Philips TV, turn on Miracast: For Android TV: Settings → Devices → Wireless Display. For Saphi OS: Settings → Network → Miracast (could be called Screen Mirroring).

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Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Broadcast

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Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV is not on the list:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure your TV is on Wi-Fi Direct (Settings) → Network → Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🛠️ Update your TV firmware (on Philips, this is done through Settings) → Support → Update of the PO).

To improve the quality of the broadcast:

• 📶 Bring the phone closer to the TV (maximum distance — 10 meters, but better. 3-5).
• 🔋 Connect your phone to charging – this will prevent frame rate decline due to energy savings.
• 🎥 In the broadcast settings, select Quality → 1080p (if available).

Google Cast (Chromecast): streaming YouTube and Netflix

Google Cast is not a duplicate screen, but the transfer of specific content (video, music) from the phone to the TV via Wi-Fi.

• ✅ It works even if you use your phone for other tasks.
• ✅ Supports 4K HDR in some applications (Netflix, YouTube).
• ✅ It’s less hot than the Miracast.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Not all apps support Cast (such as TikTok or local video players).
• ❌ Sound delay can reach 300 ms – not suitable for gaming.

Instructions for connection:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On Philips TV: For Android TV: Google Cast is enabled by default. For Saphi OS: Install the Google Home app from Philips App Gallery.

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Choose your TV from the list.

List of apps that support Google Cast:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+
• 🎵 Spotify, Yandex Music
• 📺 Twitch, Kodi (with plugin)
• 📁 Google Gallery (Photo only)

⚠️ Note: If Cast is not working on Netflix, check: Subscription must be Standard or higher (Basic does not support Cast.

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If the Cast icon doesn’t appear in the app, try to start streaming through Google Home first: open the app → select your TV → Translate my screen.

Connection via USB (OTG): If nothing works

The USB-OTG method is the last chance for older Philips TVs (until 2016), which don't support wireless technology.

• 🚫 No sound, only the image is transmitted.
• 🐢 Severe delay (500)+ MS - it is impossible to watch the video.
• 📱 It only works on phones with support. MHL (Most Xiaomis do not support the company after 2018).

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-OTG (Micro-USB or USB-C depending on the phone).
• 🔌 adapter MHL (If the TV does not support live broadcasting USB).

How to connect:

1. Connect the cable. OTG to the phone, and the other end to the USB-television-port.
2. On the TV, select the USB signal source (Source button on the remote).
3. A notification will appear on the phone - allow access to the data.
4. From the TV menu, select MHL or USB Display mode (name depends on the model).

If the image does not appear:

• 🔄 Try another one. USB-Port on TV (usually only working) USB 3.0).
• 🛠️ Update your TV firmware – older versions may not support new phones.
• 📱 Turn on the phone Developer Mode → Debugging by USB.

⚠️ Note: Philips TVs with Saphi OS function USB-The display can be disabled by default. To turn it on, type the code on the remote: 123654 → Service settings → USB Display: On.

The solution to the problem: the TV can’t see the Xiaomi phone

If the connection fails, check these points:

If nothing helps, try resetting your phone’s network settings:

→ SIM-maps and mobile networks → Network reset

For Philips TVs with Android TV, a factory reset can help (but it will remove all installed apps!):

Settings → Device → Resetting settings → Full reset

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90% of connectivity problems are solved by restarting both devices and checking firmware updates. Start with that before digging deeper.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to Philips