How to connect Xiaomi TV to PC: all ways with settings

Connecting a Xiaomi TV to a computer opens up new possibilities: watching movies on a big screen, streaming games, using TV as a second monitor, or even organizing a home theater. However, not all users know that different tasks require different types of connections – from wired to wired. HDMI wireless protocols such as Miracast or DLNA. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of synchronizing Mi TV/Redmi TV Windows-on 10/11 or macOS, and solve typical problems: no sound, blurred image or delays in signal transmission.

It's important to keep in mind that the choice of method depends on your goals. For example, for games, the minimum input lag is critical, so only the right one is here. HDMI And you can use wireless to view photos or presentations. DLNA. We will also look at the nuances for different Xiaomi models - from the budget Redmi Smart TV before the flagship Mi TV Q2 supportive 4K@120Hz.

If you’ve tried to connect before but encountered errors like “No Signal” or “No Supported Format,” there’s a solution section at the end of the article. And for those who want to optimize the picture, we have added a table with the recommended settings of resolution and frame rate for popular diagonals Xiaomi TV.

Connecting via HDMI: the most reliable way

Wired connection by HDMI It's the most stable and versatile method, and it's suitable for everything from office work to games. 4K frequent 120 The main advantage is the minimum signal delay (<10 MS), which is critical for gamers.

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable HDMI 2.0 (for 4K@60Hz) or HDMI 2.1 (for 8K/4K@120Hz). For older Xiaomi models (up to) 2019 year enough HDMI 1.4.
• 🖥️ PC with video output (most modern video cards) NVIDIA/AMD support HDMI 2.1).
• 📺 Xiaomi TV with a free port HDMI (usually signed HDMI 1/ARC or HDMI 2).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your TV and PC (optional, but recommended for stable device recognition).
2. Connect the cable. HDMI port to TV and PC, laptops may require an adapter (e.g, USB-C → HDMI).
3. Turn on the TV and go to the signal source: on the Xiaomi remote, click Input (or Source) and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
4. On PC: For Windows: Press Win + P and select Duplicate, Expand or Second Screen Only. For macOS: Open System Settings → Monitors and set up permission.

The cable supports the desired resolution (HDMI 2.0 for 4K)

Port port HDMI not damaged on TV (check on another device)

On the PC installed the latest drivers of the video card

The TV is updated to the latest version of the software (see the section "Updates")

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If the image does not appear:

• 🔄 Try another one. HDMI-port on TV (some ports may be limited in bandwidth).
• 🔧 On PC, update graphics card drivers through GeForce Experience (NVIDIA) or Adrenalin (AMD).
• ⚙️ In the TV settings (Settings) → Display and sound → Permission) select Auto or manually specify supported permission.

2. Wireless connection via Miracast (Windows)

Miracast is a wireless image transfer standard built into Windows. 10/11 and supported by most Xiaomi TVs (starting with Mi TVs) TV 4 2018 The advantage of the method is the absence of wires, but there are also disadvantages: delays to the end of the year may occur. 50–100 MS and reduced quality with weak Wi-Fi signal.

Requirements:

• 📶 TV and PC connected to the same Wi-Fi 5 GHz network (2.4 GHz may not be able to cope with the data stream).
• 🖥️ On PC, you must have Miracast support (checked in Settings) → System system → Screen. → Connect to a wireless display).
• 📺 Miracast mode is enabled on TV (some models called Wireless Display).

How to connect:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Miracast (or Wireless Display).
2. On PC, press Win. + K and select your TV from the list of available devices.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-code).

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If Miracast doesn't find the TV, try turning it off. VPN PCs – some services block local connections.

Challenges and solutions:

• 🐢 Image Latency: Reduce screen resolution on PC to 1920×1080 or switch to the network 5 GHz.
• 🔇 No Sound: In Windows Sound Settings, select TV as output device.
• 🚫 "Device not supported: Update your Wi-Fi adapter drivers on your PC or check if your Xiaomi model supports it TV Miracast (see list of compatible models below).

3. Streaming by DLNA: film-making

Protocol DLNA It allows you to stream media files (video, photos, music) from your PC to your TV without a direct connection. Unlike Miracast, it doesn't duplicate the screen, it sends only content.

What do you need?

• 📂 On the PC must be installed server programs: Plex, Kodi or built-in Windows Media Server.
• 🌐 TV and PC on the same network (and 2.4 GHz is suitable, but 5 GHz is better for you). 4K).
• 📺 Media Player or Galaxy app is installed on TV (depending on model).

Setup using the example of Plex:

1. Install Plex Media Server on your PC and add folders with media files.
2. On a Xiaomi TV, install the Plex app from Google Play (or use the built-in Media Player).
3. Log in to one account on both devices and select content to play.

Alternative programmes:

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DLNA Not suitable for games or applications – only for media playback.

Typical errors:

• 📁 Files are not displayed: make sure that folders are added to the server library and allowed to be shared.
• 🎵 No sound in movies: some formats (e.g, DTS) not supported by TV. Use Plex with transcoding or convert audio to AAC.
• 🐌 Buffering: Reduce video bitrate or connect your PC to your router via Ethernet cable.

4. Using the TV as a monitor for macOS

MacBook or iMac users may have trouble connecting to Xiaomi TV, Especially when it comes to new models with Apple chips. M1/M2. The main problem is the lack of Miracast support in macOS, so only wired methods or third-party solutions remain.

Connection methods:

• 🔌 HDMI: The most reliable option. The new MacBook will require an adapter. USB-C/Thunderbolt → HDMI (We recommend the official Apple or Anker).
• 🖥️ AirPlay: If you have Mi TV Apple TV (For example, through the Mi Box, you can use AirPlay for streaming.
• 🌐 DLNA: via Plex or Infuse (Kodi for macOS).

Setting up HDMI macOS:

1. Connect the cable to the adapter and select the source. HDMI TV.
2. On Mac, open System Settings → Monitors.
3. If the image does not appear, click Find monitors (reboot may be required).
4. For proper scaling, set the resolution 1920×1080 or 3840×2160 (if TV supports 4K).

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On a Mac with a chip. M1/M2 when connected HDMI Solution: C System settings → Select the TV as the output device.

Problems and solutions for macOS:

• 🖥️ Black screen: Try another adapter (some cheap adapters don't support it) 4K).
• 🔊 No sound: check that the sound settings are selected HDMI, It's not built-in speakers.
• 📏 Incorrect resolution: Manually set the supported resolution in the monitor settings.

5. Sound setting when connected to a PC

One of the most common problems is the lack of sound on the TV when you connect to a PC, which can be due to incorrect output settings, outdated drivers or limitations. HDMI-Let's take a step-by-step approach.

Reasons for the lack of sound:

• 🔊 On the PC, the wrong audio output is selected (for example, headphones instead of headphones). HDMI).
• 🔧 Outdated or missing sound card/video card drivers.
• 📺 The TV does not support sound format (for example, the audio format, DTS or Dolby Digital).
• 🔌 Cable problems HDMI (damage or insufficient capacity).

How to set up sound in Windows:

1. Right-click on the sound icon in the tray and select Open sound parameters.
2. In the output section, select your TV (e.g., Mi). TV (NVIDIA High Definition Audio)).
3. Press Device Properties and set the Stereo sound format or 5.1 (if TV supports).
4. If there is no sound, update the sound card drivers through Device Manager.

For macOS:

1. Open System Settings → Sound → Output.
2. Choose. HDMI or the name of your TV.
3. If the option is inactive, reconnect the cable or reboot the Mac.

Sound formats supported by Xiaomi TV:

6. Optimal image settings for different tasks

The quality of the image on the Xiaomi TV when connected to a PC depends on the right resolution, refresh rate and color profile.

Basic parameters for setting:

• 📺 Resolution: Must match native TV resolution (e.g, 3840×2160 for 4K).
• 🔄 Update frequency: 24 Hz or 60 Hz is enough for movies, 120 Hz is enough for games (if supported).
• 🎨 Color profile: RGB Full for PC, YCbCr 4:4:4 for media.
• 🔍 Scaling: Turn off scaling in Windows (Settings) → System system → Screen. → Scope).

Recommended settings for popular diagonals:

How to change the settings in Windows:

1. Press Win. + P and select Expand or Only the Second Screen.
2. Open Settings → System → Screen → Additional screen settings.
3. Select a TV and adjust resolution, orientation and scale.
4. For games, turn off the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), If the TV doesn't support it.

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For games on a PC with a Xiaomi TV, turn on Game Mode in the TV settings (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → This will reduce the input delay to 10-15 ms.

Setup for macOS:

1. Open System settings → Monitors.
2. When holding Option (Alt), press Scaled to display all supported resolutions.
3. Choose your TV’s native resolution (for example, 3840×2160 for 4K).
4. For color reproduction, turn off True Tone.

7. Solving typical problems

Even with the right connection, there can be errors, and we've collected the most common problems and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: "No signal" on the TV

• 🔌 Check the cable. HDMI For damage or try another port on TV.
• 🖥️ On PC, update the drivers of the graphics card (especially relevant for NVIDIA/AMD).
• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📺 On the TV, reset the settings. HDMI-Port settings: Settings → All settings → HDMI → Reset.

Problem 2: A blurred or stretched image

• 📏 Install native-resolution TV in PC settings.
• 🔍 Turn off scaling in Windows (Settings) → System system → Screen. → Scope → 100%).
• 🎨 In the TV settings, turn on Movie Mode or 1:1 Pixel Mapping.

Problem 3: Sound/image delay in Miracast

• 📶 Switch to 5 GHz network or connect your PC to the router via cable.
• 📉 Reduce the screen resolution on the PC to 1920×1080.
• 🔧 Disable background programs that consume traffic (for example, torrents).

Problem 4: The TV is not detected by the DLNA

• 🌐 Check that PC and TV are on the same network.
• 🔒 Turn off the firewall or antivirus on your PC (they can block access).
• 📂 Restart the media server (e.g. Plex or Kodi).

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If, after the connection, HDMI Artifacts (colored dots, stripes) appear on the TV, try to reduce the refresh rate from 120 Hz to 60 Hz or replace the cable with a certified one. HDMI 2.1.

8. Alternative ways of connecting

If standard methods do not work, additional devices or programs may be used.

Method 1: Through the console (Mi Box, NVIDIA Shield)

• 📦 Connect the set-top box to the TV on HDMI.
• 🖥️ On PC, install a streaming program (for example, Steam Link for games or Moonlight for PC). NVIDIA).
• 🎮 Run the broadcast through the local network.

Method 2: Using Chromecast

• 🔌 Connect Google Chromecast to the HDMI-port.
• 📱 On a PC or smartphone, open a supported app (e.g. YouTube, Netflix) and click Cast.
• 🎥 Use Google Chrome to stream the screen (click Translate) → Broadcast tab).

Method 3: Over a local network through VLC

• 📂 On PC, open the file in VLC and select Reproduction. → Reproduction device → [Your TV].
• 📺 The TV should be installed VLC or DLNA-player.

Method 4: Through USB-C (new-television)

• ⚡ Some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 75) support connection to USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode.
• 🔌 Use the cable. USB-C → HDMI supportive 4K@60Hz.

FAQ: Frequent questions