How to connect a Xiaomi TV to a laptop without wires: Miracast, DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct

Why Wireless Connection Is the Best Choice for Xiaomi TV

Wireless screen broadcasting from laptop to TV Xiaomi saves time on laying cables and opens up new opportunities: from watching movies in high resolution to presentations without unnecessary adapters. Modern models Mi TV 4/5 Series, Redmi Smart TV and Xiaomi TV A Pro support three wireless transmission standards: Miracast (screen duplication), DLNA (streaming video) and Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection).

In this article, step-by-step instructions for Windows 10/11, macOS, and even Android laptops (yes, that’s possible!) will be broken down by common mistakes, from the lack of Miracast support on older laptops to the HEVC codec problems when broadcasting 4K. And you’ll also learn how to bypass the 200ms limit when wirelessly connected – this is critical for games and video calls.

Spoiler: If your laptop is released before 2018, check Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) support first, without it, Full HD will be slow. How do you do that? Read on.

Method 1: Miracast – Duplication of screen without delay

Miracast is a wireless screen standard built into Windows 8.1+ and most Xiaomi TVs (except the 2020 Redmi TV 32 budget models).The advantage of the method is minimal latency (up to 50 ms) and support for resolution up to 4K@30Hz.

• 🖥️ Laptop must support Wi-Fi Direct (check in Device Manager) → Network adapters).
• 📺 On Xiaomi TV, turn on Settings → Connection and sharing → Miracast.
• 🔄 Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network (or connected directly via Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔌 Charge your laptop: streaming eats up to 20% of the battery per hour.

Instructions for Windows 10/11:

1. Press Win + K → select your Xiaomi TV from the list.
2. If the TV is not displayed, update the Wi-Fi adapter driver through Device Manager.
3. When requesting a PIN code, enter the code from the TV screen (appears in the upper right corner).
4. Select the Duplicate or Expand Screen mode in Settings → System → Display.

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Challenges and solutions:

• 🚫 No sound: To the control panel → Select the TV as the output device.
• 🐢 Lag at 4K: Lower the permit to 1920×1080 display-setting.
• ❌ "Device does not support Miracast": Use Wi-Fi Direct (method 3).

Method 2: DLNA – streaming video and photos without screen duplication

If you don't have to duplicate the entire screen, but only stream movies or music, DLNA is ideal, and it supports all Xiaomi TVs (even the older Mi TV 3 models) and doesn't require special drivers on your laptop.

How to Configure DLNA on Windows:

1. Open Options → Networks and the Internet → Shared Options.
2. Enable Media Sharing and select the movie/music folders.
3. On Xiaomi TV, launch the Media Player → DLNA app.
4. Select your laptop from the list of devices and play the file.

For macOS/Linux: Install. DLNA-server (e.g. Plex Media Server or Kodi) and add media folders. On Xiaomi TV, files will appear in the Local Network section.

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⚠️ Note: If the video in.mkv is not played, check the settings of the codecs on the TV. → Picture → Include the option of Auto Detection. HDR — This will solve the color problem 90% of the time.

Method 3: Wi-Fi Direct – Direct Connection without a router

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your laptop and your Xiaomi TV directly, without a router. This is useful if you don't have network access or a weak signal. The transfer speed is lower than Miracast (up to 30 Mbps vs. 100 Mbps), but it works even on older devices.

Step-by-step:

1. On TV: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct → Turn on the mode and remember the network name (for example, DIRECT-XiaomiTV-1234).
2. On a laptop (Windows): Settings → Network → Wi-Fi → Connect to the TV network.
3. Use Miracast (as in Method 1) or programs like ApowerMirror to stream the screen.
4. Use the file transfer process FTP-server (included in TV settings).

Limitations of Wi-Fi Direct:

• 📶 Maximum distance – 5 meters (as opposed to 10 m when connected via router).
• 🎮 Sound delay up to 300 ms – not suitable for gaming.
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge of the laptop (up to 30% per hour).

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If the TV is not visible in the Wi-Fi Direct list, restart both devices and search again. On some Redmi TV models, you need to first turn on Developer Mode (click 7 times on the Software Version in the settings).

Sound tuning: why there is no sound when wirelessly connected

One of the most common problems is the lack of sound on the TV when broadcasting from a laptop.

For macOS: Open System Settings → Sound → Exit and select Xiaomi TV. If the device doesn't show up, install AirParrot or 5KPlayer.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs TV A2 2023 When connected via Miracast, the sound automatically switches to the PCM, To get Dolby Digital back, go to Settings. → Sound. → Sound format and select Auto.

How to improve the quality of the broadcast: 5 tips

Even if the connection is installed, the picture can "brake" or hang. Here's how to avoid it:

• 📶 Use 5GHz: In your router settings, select the 5GHz range – it’s less busy and provides speeds up to 867Mbps.
• 🖥️ Close background programs: Torrents, cloud syncs, and even Discord can eat up to 30% of bandwidth.
• 📺 Lower resolution: Select for smooth broadcasting 1920×1080@60Hz instead 4K.
• 🔌 Connect your laptop to power: When powered by a battery, Windows automatically limits Wi-Fi performance.
• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware: In the Settings menu → On TV. → Update the software check the relevance of the version.

For games and video calls: Use Steam Link (for games) or Zoom with the option Optimize for video enabled. Latency will be reduced to 100 ms.

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For stable broadcast 4K@60Hz need a router with support for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and a channel width of 80 MHz. Without this, the picture will “break”.

Alternative programs for wireless broadcasting

If the built-in Windows/macOS tools don’t work, try third-party utilities that support additional features such as screen recording, annotations, and even streaming from Android laptops (such as the Samsung Galaxy Book).

How do you choose a program?

• 🎮 For games: AirParrot 3 (minimum latency).
• 💼 For presentations: ApowerMirror (there are tools for drawing on the screen).
• 🆓 For free use: LetsView (but with advertising).

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Download the program from the official website.
2. Connect your laptop and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Run the program on your laptop and select Phone Screen → TV.
4. On the TV, enter the PIN code from the program.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wireless connectivity