How to connect a Xiaomi TV to a laptop: all ways + step-by-step instructions

Why to connect Xiaomi TV to a laptop and what you need

Modern Xiaomi TVs (series Mi) TV A Pro, Mi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV and others) support several ways to connect to a laptop - from the classic HDMI-cables to wireless technologies such as Miracast or DLNA. This connection opens up a lot of possibilities: from watching movies on the big screen to using TV as a second monitor for work or games.

But it doesn't always go smoothly. Users often face problems: no image, no sound, the TV doesn't identify the laptop or vice versa. In this article, we'll look at all the current ways of connecting, including the nuances for different Xiaomi models (from the budget Redmi to the flagship Mi TV QLED), and also give checklists for troubleshooting. If you want to broadcast the laptop screen on TV without delays or use the TV as the main display, here you will find a solution.

Before you start, check:

• 🔌 Cables and adapters: for HDMI You may need an adapter (for example, USB-C → HDMI for laptops without a full-size port).
• 📶 Wi-Fi network: for wireless methods, the laptop and TV should be on the same network (preferably at 5 GHz for minimal lags).
• 🖥️ Screen resolution: Xiaomi TVs support 4K@60Hz, but the laptop may not pull such a resolution on HDMI 1.4.

Method 1: Connecting via HDMI is the most reliable option

HDMI remains the most stable and versatile way to connect, delivering both video and audio without compression, which is critical for gaming or watching movies in high resolution. Most Xiaomi models (such as the Mi TV P1 or Redmi X Series) will fit standard HDMI 2.0 cable, but there are nuances:

• 🎮 For gamers: use HDMI 2.1 (If supported by a laptop and TV, to get 4K@120Hz or 8K@60Hz.
• 💻 For MacBook: You will need an adapter USB-C/Thunderbolt → HDMI (Original from Apple or Belkin Certified).
• 🔄 For older laptops: if not HDMI, use VGA/DisplayPort → HDMI Active Converter (passive does not work!).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your TV and laptop (optional, but recommended for first connection).
2. Connect one end. HDMI-port-wire HDMI IN on the TV (usually numbered: HDMI 1/ARC, HDMI 2 etc.).
3. Connect the other end to your laptop. If you don't have an HDMI port, use an adapter.
4. 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.
5. On your laptop, press Win + P (Windows) or open System Settings → Displays (macOS) and select the display mode:

It is important for owners of Xiaomi Mi TV with Android TV 11+: when you first connect via HDMI, the TV can request permission to access the laptop data. Press Allow only if you trust the device - this is necessary for the correct operation of the HDR and audio return (ARC) function.

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Method 2: Wireless Miracast connection (without cables)

Miracast technology allows you to broadcast the laptop screen to the Xiaomi TV without wires, but with some limitations: a delay of up to 50-100 ms (unsuitable for games), possible artifacts with a weak Wi-Fi signal.

How to check for Miracast support:

• 📺 On Xiaomi TV: Go to Settings → Connections → Wireless projection (or Screen Mirroring).
• 💻 On a Windows Laptop: Press Win + K and see if the option "Connect to wireless display" is available".
• 🍎 On MacBook: Miracast is not directly supported – you need third-party software like AirParrot or Reflector.

Instructions for Windows:

1. On Xiaomi TV, activate the projection mode: Settings → Connections → Wireless projection → Enable.
2. On your laptop, press Win + K and select your TV from the list (the name will be like MiTV-XXXXX).
3. Confirm your TV connection (may appear) PIN-code).
4. Select the display mode (Duplicate or Expand).

⚠️ Note: If the image is lagging, try it:

• Switch Wi-Fi on your TV and laptop to 5 GHz (in router settings).
• Reduce the screen resolution of the laptop to 1920×1080 (in display parameters).
• Disable background programs that consume traffic (torrents, cloud synchronization).

Method 3: Connecting via USB-C (Thunderbolt) – for modern laptops

If your laptop is equipped with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode (for example, MacBook Pro, Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro or Lenovo Yoga), you can connect the TV directly through a USB-C → HDMI cable or adapter, which provides the same benefits as HDMI, but with a more compact connector.

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → HDMI (For example, the Anker 810 or the original from Xiaomi).
• 💻 Laptop with DisplayPort over support USB-C (Check the characteristics of the model).
• 📺 Xiaomi TV with port HDMI 2.0 or newer (for) 4K@60Hz).

Step-by-step action:

1. Connect the USB-C → HDMI cable to your laptop and TV.
2. On TV, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2/3).
3. On the laptop:

If there is no image, check the resolution settings in the display settings (sometimes a suboptimal is automatically selected).

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If, after connecting through USB-C on the TV there is no sound, check in the settings of the audio output of the laptop: select the output device as HDMI/DisplayPort (In Windows, this is done through the sound control panel).

Method 4: Using DLNA to Transfer Media Files

If you don’t need to duplicate the screen, but only stream movies, music or photos from your laptop to your Xiaomi TV, DLNA is a good protocol. It works over a local network and is supported by all modern TVs from Xiaomi (starting with the Mi TV 4A).

How to set up:

1. Connect your TV and laptop to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On TV, open the Media Player or Gallery app (depending on the model).
3. Select the DLNA source or Local Network.
4. On the laptop:

In the media player on TV, the name of your laptop will appear – select it and broadcast files.

Advantages of DLNA:

• ✅ There are no delays (unlike Miracast).
• ✅ All formats are supported (including: MKV, FLAC).
• ✅ You can control playback from the TV remote.

⚠️ Attention: DLNA It doesn't transmit a laptop screen, it only transmits individual files. It's not suitable for streaming from a browser or games.

Method 5: Connect via Chromecast (if Miracast is not built-in)

Some Xiaomi models (such as the old Mi TV 3 or Mi Box) do not support Miracast, but have a built-in Google Chromecast.This allows you to stream the screen from a laptop through the Chrome browser or special applications.

Instructions:

1. Make sure that the TV and laptop are on the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On TV, open the Google Cast app (if not, install it from Google Play on your TV).
3. On the laptop:

Confirm the TV connection.

Chromecast limitations:

• 🚫 Delays up to 200-300 ms (not suitable for gaming).
• 🚫 Video quality is limited 1080p (Even if the TV supports 4K).
• 🚫 Sound only comes through the HDMI (You can't put it on the laptop speakers).

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Chromecast is the only way to wirelessly connect to a MacBook without any additional software, but due to delays, it’s only suitable for watching videos or presentations.

Problem Solving: No image, sound, or TV can't see a laptop

Even with the right connection, you can have failures, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

Additional advice:

• 🔄 If the screen flashes after connecting, try to reduce the refresh rate to 30 Hz in the laptop display settings.
• 🔊 To transmit sound through HDMI Windows may need to install Realtek Audio drivers (download from the laptop manufacturer’s website).
• 📱 On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV Stick for Miracast you need to first connect the remote over Bluetooth.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi TV to a laptop