Step-by-step connecting Xiaomi phone to Xiaomi TV via Bluetooth: Instruction 2026

Introduction: Why sync Xiaomi smartphone and Mi TV over Bluetooth

Wireless connectivity between Xiaomi devices opens up new possibilities for multimedia and control. Connecting your smartphone to your TV via Bluetooth allows you to stream audio directly to Mi TV speakers, use your phone as a remote, or even play mobile games on a large screen with minimal latency. But many users face difficulties: either the TV can’t see the phone, then the connection is constantly broken.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to connect Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 13 models) to Mi TV A2, Mi TV Q2, Mi TV P1 and others via Bluetooth 5.0/5.2. Particular attention will be paid to typical errors, for example, when devices “don’t find each other” despite the fact that both are included.

Before you start, check two key things: 1) The firmware version on the TV (current - MIUI TV 3.0+). 2 The smartphone has enabled the "Visibility for all devices" mode in the Bluetooth settings.

If at least one of the conditions is not met, the connection may not work.

1. Device Preparation: What to Check Before Connecting

Before syncing, you need to make sure both devices meet the minimum requirements. - Xiaomi TVs starting with Mi TV 4S (2018 supports Bluetooth 4.2+, But for stable operation, it is better to use models with Bluetooth 5.0 (for example, Mi). TV Q1E or Mi TV A Pro) Based smartphones MIUI 12 and newer guaranteed compatible.

Here's the training checklist:

• 📱 On your smartphone: Update your firmware to the latest version (Settings) → The phone. → System Update: Make sure Bluetooth is on and the phone is visible to other devices (Detectable Mode").
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Bluetooth and devices → Add the device. If there's no item, update the firmware. TV through settings → On TV. → Update of the PO.
• 🔋 Battery charge: Your smartphone should have at least 30% charge.At a low level, the system can automatically turn off Bluetooth to save energy.
• 📶 Interference: Remove other wireless signal sources (routers, microwaves, wireless headphones) from devices. Bluetooth operates at 2.4 GHz, which is sensitive to interference.

Critical detail: Xiaomi TVs with the prefix "S" (such as Mi TV 4S) often have a stripped-down Bluetooth module that does not support audio transmission (only remote control and files).

2. Step-by-step: how to connect Xiaomi to Mi TV via Bluetooth

Now, to the process itself, the instructions are universal for most models, but there may be minor differences in the layout of menu items.

Step 1: Activate Bluetooth on your TV

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main menu by pressing the Home button on the remote.
2. Open Settings → Bluetooth and Devices → Add the device.
3. Select "Add Bluetooth device." The TV will start scanning.

Step 2: Connection from the smartphone side

1. On the phone, open Settings → Bluetooth.
2. Activate the Bluetooth slider and tap "Device Search."
3. In the list, find the name of your TV (e.g., "MiTV-Q1E-1234") and tap it.
4. Confirm pairing on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-code - usually 0000 or 1234).

Step 3. Check the connection

After a successful connection, your phone will be listed as a Bluetooth device and will have your TV marked "Connected" on it to check whether it works:

• 🎵 Run any audio file on your phone – the sound should be broadcast through the TV speakers.
• 🎮 If you connect a gamepad, check the response in the game (delay should not exceed 50 ms).

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If the TV doesn't find the phone, try rebooting both devices. Sometimes resetting Bluetooth settings on the TV helps: Settings → Bluetooth and devices → Resetting.

⚠️ Note: On some Mi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4A) Bluetooth is disabled by default to save power. To activate it, go to Settings. → Additionally. → Developer Mode and enable the option "Enable Bluetooth in the background".

3. Typical problems and their solutions

Even when you set it up properly, users often encounter errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If none of the solutions worked, try an alternative method of connecting:

• 🔄 Network reset: On the phone, perform Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 🔧 Manual input MAC-Addresses: On some firmware, you can manually add the device to MAC-address (you can find it in the settings) → The phone. → General information).

4. Alternative ways to connect: if Bluetooth does not work

Bluetooth isn’t the only way to link a Xiaomi smartphone and a TV. If Bluetooth sync isn’t possible (e.g., on older Mi TV models without a module), consider these options:

• 📶 Miracast (Wireless Display): Allows you to duplicate your phone screen on your phone. TV It's wireless. It's powered by Settings. → Screen. → Wireless display on the phone and settings → Network → Miracast on TV, supports resolution up to 1080p 60Hz.
• 🔗 Google Cast: To stream video/audio from supported apps (YouTube, Netflix) requires both devices to connect to the same Wi-Fi network. On your TV, turn on Settings → Network → Google Cast.
• 🔌 USB-C → HDMI: Wired connection via adapter (e.g. Xiaomi) USB-C to HDMI). Supports 4K@30Hz and no-delay sound. Perfect for gamers.

Comparison of methods by key parameters:

When to choose Bluetooth? Only if you need to:

• 🎧 Use TV as Bluetooth speaker for music.
• 🎮 Connect the gamepad or keyboard.
• 📱 Transfer files of small size (up to 10 MB).

5. Connection optimization: how to reduce sound latency

One of the main problems with Bluetooth connectivity is the latency of sound, which is especially noticeable when watching videos or games, when the sound is 0.5-2 seconds behind the picture, and the reasons lie in the codec (audio compression algorithm) used and buffering.

Here's how to reduce the delay:

1. Change the codec: Open the settings on the phone → - Bluetooth, hit the badge. ⚙️ Select "Sound Quality" next to the TV. LDAC (Quality Priority or aptX Low Latency (Speed Priority).

Turn off the sound processing:

Sound. → Sound effects

Dolby Audio

DTS

Use "Game Mode":

Settings → Picture → Game mode

If the delay remains critical (over 300 ms), consider alternatives:

• 🔌 Wire connection through 3.5 mm → RCA or USB-C → HDMI (delay 0ms).
• 📶 Wi-Fi Direct (in some Mi models) TV Supported through Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct).

⚠️ Note: The aptX Low Latency codec is not supported by all Xiaomi TVs. Before buying, check the model specifications on mi.com. TV Q2 75′′ supports aptX and Mi TV A 32" - no.

6.Security: How to protect the connection from outsiders

A Bluetooth connection is vulnerable to attacks like BlueBorne or Bluetooth Spoofing, where an attacker can connect to your devices without permission.

• 🔒 Turn off Bluetooth when you don't need it. It'll also save battery power.
• 🔄 Use complex ones. PIN-codes when pairing (avoid standard 0000 or 1234).
• 📱 Set up a "White List" on your TV: Settings → Bluetooth → Trusted devices and remove unknown gadgets from there.
• 🛡️ Update the firmware - in new versions MIUI TV vulnerability 2022-2023 year-end.

For additional protection:

1. On your phone, open Settings → Google → Devices and Sharing → Remote Device Management and turn off the option.
2. On the TV, deactivate Settings → Network → Remote access (if you do not use the control function from your phone).

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Never connect to Bluetooth devices with suspicious names (e.g., adverts, "FREE_MUSIC" or "PUBLIC_WIFI"). It could be a data theft trap.

7. Applications for extended management

The standard Bluetooth features in MIUI and MIUI TV are limited. For advanced features, use these apps:

• 🎛️ Mi Remote: The official app from Xiaomi to control your TV from your phone (including volume control and channel switching). Download: Google Play.
• 🎵 SoundAssistant: Allows you to fine-tune the sound when transmitting over Bluetooth (equalizer, channel balance.
• 📁 Mi Share: Accelerated file transfer between Xiaomi devices over Wi-Fi Direct (up to 20 MB/s). MIUI 12+.
• 🎮 Game Turbo: Optimizes Bluetooth connection for gamepads (reduces latency to 20ms) → Special facilities → Game Turbo.

Game Turbo mode is particularly useful for gamers.

• Disables background processes that interfere with the connection.
• Optimizes the use of the Bluetooth codec aptX LL.
• Shows FPS and latency in real time.

To activate:

Settings → Applications → Game Turbo → Add the game → Select the application

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions