Connecting Xiaomi TV to your laptop via Wi-Fi: 4 working methods + error solving

Wireless screen broadcast from your laptop to your Xiaomi TV is a convenient way to show a presentation, run a movie on the big screen or play without wires. However, many users face problems: the image slows down, the sound disappears, and the connection is constantly broken. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting (including hidden settings of Mi TV), compare them in speed and stability, and give specific solutions for the 5 most common errors.

It is important to understand that the connection method depends on the TV model (Mi TV 4A, Mi TV Q1, Mi TV P1, etc.), the firmware version and the laptop operating system (Windows 10/11, macOS or Linux).We tested the instructions on devices 2019-2026 and identified universal steps that work even on budget models with limited features.

If you need to stream your screen urgently, go straight to the “Fast Miracast Connection” section. For stable streaming video (like 4K movies), you’ll want to use DLNA, and MacBook owners will need the AirPlay section. At the end of the article, a method comparison table and FAQ table with answers to technical questions.

Preparing the TV and laptop for connection

Before setting up your wireless broadcast, check three key parameters:

• 📶 Wi-Fi speed: to transfer video to Full HD need a 5 GHz network with a speed of at least 300 Mbit / s. At a frequency of 2.4 GHz will be lags.
• 🔄 Software Updates: The TV should have the latest firmware (check in Settings) → On TV. → Software Update: Update your graphics card and Wi-Fi adapter drivers on your laptop.
• 🔌 Power: Connect your laptop to the network – at a rate below 20%, Windows and macOS automatically reduce performance, which worsens the broadcast.

Also make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you use Mi Router, activate Mesh (in router settings) - this will reduce delays.

ping 192.168.1.2

(replace 192.168.1.2 with IP-The address of your TV, which can be found in the settings → Network → If the ping is greater than 50 ms, the broadcast will slow down.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may not support Miracast in the standard menu.In this case, use an alternative method through the Mi Home app (section "Connection via Mi Home»).

Method 1: Quick connection via Miracast (Windows)

Miracast is a wireless broadcast standard built into Windows 10/11 and most Xiaomi TVs (except the Mi TV Stick and Mi Box) and is suitable for screen duplication with minimal latency (ideal for presentations or streams).

Instructions for Windows:

1. On TV: open Settings → Connect and Sharing → Wireless Display (or Miracast).
2. On your laptop: press Win + K, select your TV from the list. If the device doesn't show, check if Wi-Fi Direct is on on on the TV.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices. The first connection may require input PIN-code (displayed on the TV screen).

If the image is broadcast with artifacts, try:

• 🔧 Change the screen resolution on the laptop 1920×1080 (in Parameters → System system → Display).
• 📡 Switch Wi-Fi on TV from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz (in Settings) → Wi-Fi → Additionally).
• 🔄 Reboot both devices – sometimes helps with driver failures.

⚠️ Note: On laptops with video cards NVIDIA Miracast may not work properly due to driver conflict, in which case use a proprietary utility. NVIDIA Share (available in GeForce Experience) or switch to Intel's built-in graphics BIOS.

Method 2: Broadcast media through DLNA (for movies and music)

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is optimized for streaming video, music and photos without full-screen duplication, a method that is more stable than Miracast, but not suitable for gaming or document work.

How to set up:

1. On TV: Activate DLNA-server settings → Network → DLNA (or media server).
2. On a laptop: For Windows: open Explorer → Network, find the TV and drag files. For macOS, use VLC or Plex Media Server.

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Advantages of DLNA:

• 🎬 Support for formats MKV, MP4, FLAC convertible.
• 📶 Less network load compared to Miracast.
• 🔄 The ability to create a playlist and control playback from your phone via Mi Remote.

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If the video slows down when playing through DLNA, try in the settings of the TV (Settings → Sound and Image → Image Mode) to choose Movie instead of Dynamic – this will reduce the load on the TV processor.

Method 3: Connecting to MacBook via AirPlay

MacBook or iPhone owners can use AirPlay to stream to Xiaomi TVs with this technology (Mi TV Q2, Mi TV ES 2022 and later). Unlike Miracast, AirPlay is better optimized for the Apple ecosystem and supports HDR transmission.

Step-by-step:

1. Make sure that the TV and MacBook are connected to the same 5GHz network.
2. On TV: Enable AirPlay in Settings → Connect and Sharing → AirPlay.
3. On MacBook: Open Control Center → Screen mirroring. Choose your Mi. TV Please enter the list when you request it. PIN-code displayed on a TV screen.

Features of AirPlay on Xiaomi:

• 🎮 Supports DualSense or Xbox Controller when streaming games (latency) ~80 ms).
• 🔊 Dolby Atmos (if the TV supports).
• 📱 You can stream the screen from iPhone or iPad without a laptop.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware to MIUI TV 3.0 AirPlay may not work correctly, the image will be displayed in a green shade. Solution: update the software or use an Apple adapter TV 4K mediate.

Method 4: Alternative Connection via Mi Home

If standard methods don’t work, use the Mi Home app (available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS), which is suitable for older TV models or Wi-Fi Direct issues.

Instructions:

1. Install Mi Home on your laptop from the official Xiaomi website.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Mi Account (must be linked to your TV).
3. In the Devices section, select your TV and click Screen Mirror.
4. Follow the on-screen hints - scans may be required QR-TV-code.

Pros of the method:

• 🌐 It works even through different networks (for example, a laptop on a computer). 4G, TV-TV).
• 🔧 Allows you to control the TV from a laptop (volume, switching channels).
• 📱 You can stream the screen of Xiaomi smartphone on TV through the same app.

Cons:

• 🐢 Delay up to 500 ms (not suitable for gaming).
• 📡 Requires a stable Internet connection (minimum speed – 5 Mbit / s).

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The Mi Home app is the only official way to connect for Xiaomi TVs without the built-in Miracast/AirPlay (e.g., 2019 Mi TV 4A 32).

Solving common problems

If the connection fails or the image slows down, check these points:

1.The TV is not displayed in the list of devices

• 🔌 Make sure your TV is on Wi-Fi Direct or Wireless Display.
• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-server does not issue IP-address.
• 🛡️ Turn off the firewall or antivirus on your laptop (they can block the connection).

2.The video slows or tears

• 📶 Switch to 5 GHz network (in router settings, turn off 2.4 GHz).
• 🎮 Reduce the broadcast resolution to 1280×720 (parameterize Miracast/AirPlay).
• 🔌 Connect your laptop to the power network – when working from the battery, Wi-Fi performance is limited.

3. No sound during broadcast

• 🔊 On TV in Settings → Select the sound. HDMI ARC or Digital Exit.
• 🎧 On a laptop in Sound settings, set the default output device TV.
• 🔄 Reconnect – sometimes the sound appears after reconnecting.

4.The connection breaks in 1-2 minutes

This is a typical problem when using Miracast on Windows 10.

1. Open Control Panel → Power supply → Setup of power supply circuit → Change additional parameters.
2. Find the option of wireless network adapter → Power saving mode and set maximum performance.

5. Black screen during broadcast

Possible causes:

• 🖥️ On the laptop uses a discrete graphics card - switch to the built-in (Intel) HD Graphics).
• 🔧 Video card drivers are outdated – update them through GeForce Experience or AMD Adrenalin.
• 📺 The TV is on Game mode - switch to Standard.

FAQ: Frequent questions