How to connect Xiaomi TV to your smartphone: all ways to sync

Synchronization of TV and smartphone: why is it necessary?

Modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A2, P1, Q2, and others) support many ways to interact with smartphones, from simple file transfer to full-screen duplication, and this integration opens up a lot of possibilities: viewing photos from your phone on a large screen, streaming videos from apps, using your smartphone as a remote control or even a game controller.

But not all users know that you can configure your connection without the extra wires — you can have built-in Mi Share, Google Cast, or Miracast. In this article, we'll look at all the current synchronization methods, their pros and cons, and the common bugs that prevent successful connectivity.

Important: If your TV is released before 2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 4A First revisions, some features may be missing or require firmware updates. Check the version in the Settings menu → On TV.

1. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (Mi Share)

This is the easiest way to transfer files between Xiaomi TV and Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco smartphone. Wi-Fi Direct technology creates a direct network between devices without a router, and the proprietary Mi Share application makes it easier to exchange data.

To activate the function:

• 📱 On your smartphone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Mi Share and enable visibility for other devices.
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct and select your phone model from the list.
• 🔗 Confirm pairing on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-code).

After you connect, you can:

• 📷 Transmit photos and videos in original quality (without compression, as in instant messengers).
• 🎵 Play music from a smartphone on TV speakers.
• 📄 Send documents (PDF, Word) for viewing on the big screen.

⚠️ Note: Wi-Fi Direct transmission speed depends on the version of the Wi-Fi standard on your TV. Wi-Fi 6 models (e.g. Xiaomi) TV Q2 2023) share files 2-3 times faster than devices with Wi-Fi 4.

2.Duplicate screen by Miracast

Miracast is a wireless image and sound transmission standard that all Xiaomi TVs on Android TV support. Unlike Wi-Fi Direct, it duplicates the entire screen of the smartphone, not individual files.

• 🎮 Big screen games (such as Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile).
• 📺 Streams (Twitch, YouTube) without quality restrictions.
• 💼 Presentations or demonstrations of application work.

Instructions for connection:

1. On TV: Settings → Devices → Screen Connection → Select Miracast.
2. On Android: For MIUI: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Transfer to screen. For pure Android: Settings → Devices → Screen Transfer.

Choose the name of your TV from the list of available devices.

On the iPhone, Miracast is not supported – instead, use AirPlay (available on Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 11+ firmware).

Turn off VPN on your smartphone | Check that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network | Update your TV firmware | Close the background apps on your phone-->

3.Using Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV runs on Android TV or Google TV, it has Google Cast, a technology similar to Chromecast, which allows you to stream content from supported apps (YouTube, Netflix, Spotify) directly to your TV without loading your smartphone.

How it works:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube).
3. Press the transmission icon 📤 (Usually in the upper right corner and select your Xiaomi TV.

Step-by-step:

1. Buy a certified adapter (e.g. Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI or Baseus).
2. Connect the adapter to the smartphone, and HDMI-cable to the TV (port) HDMI ARC or any other).
3. On the TV, select the signal source: HDMI 1/2/3 (depending on the port).
4. On the smartphone, you may need to turn on USB Debugging Mode (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times press to unlock).

Advantages of wired connection:

• 🎮 Delay. <20 MS (critical for shooters or racing).
• 🔋 Simultaneous charging of the phone (if the adapter supports Power Delivery).
• 📶 Stable connection without interference.

⚠️ Note: Not all adapters support the output to 4K@60For maximum quality, choose models with a Realtek chip RTD2173 or Parade PS175.

5. Controlling the TV from a smartphone

In addition to content transfer, the smartphone can be used as a remote control or even a game controller, and for this there is an official Mi Remote app and third-party solutions.

Customization of Mi Remote:

1. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Select the category Televisions → Xiaomi brand.
3. Point the phone camera to the TV to automatically adjust the IR port (if any).
4. For non-IR models (such as the Xiaomi TV A2 43) connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Additional opportunities:

• 🎮 Use your smartphone as a gamepad for Android TV-Games (via Steam Link or Moonlight).
• 🔊 Configure voice control via Google Assistant or Alice (if the TV supports voice control).
• 📱 Install the remote widget on the main screen for quick access.

Solving typical problems

If the Xiaomi TV doesn’t connect to your smartphone, check out the following:

If nothing helps, reset your network settings on your TV:

Settings → System → Reset → Resetting network settings

After that, reset your Wi-Fi connection and try to sync your devices again.

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For Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct to work smoothly, both devices must support the same Wi-Fi standards (e.g. 802.11ac). If the TV only runs Wi-Fi 4 and the phone only runs Wi-Fi 6, incompatibility may occur.

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