Connecting Xiaomi TV to the station: all the ways and instructions

Connecting a Xiaomi TV to a station (whether it’s a Mi Box, Mi TV Stick or a third-party device) opens up access to advanced features from streaming in 4K to managing a smart home via a large screen. However, many users face difficulties from lack of signal to resolution problems. In this article, we will examine all the current ways of connecting, including HDMI, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast, and also consider typical errors and their solutions.

It's important to understand that it's not just a TV model (e.g. Mi TV Q2 2023 or Mi TV A Pro 2022) that you're going to need to be able to do it, but you're going to need different settings than the NVIDIA Shield or Apple TV. We're going to focus on the Xiaomi ecosystem, but we're going to give you universal guidelines for other brands. If your TV doesn't see the station or the image isn't stable, at the end of this article you'll find a compatibility table and an FAQ with the solutions.

1. Preparation of the TV and station for connection

Before you physically connect, check for device compatibility. For example, Xiaomi TVs with 4K@60Hz resolution require HDMI 2.0 or later. If your station (such as Mi Box 4) only supports HDMI 1.4, the maximum resolution will be limited to 4K@30Hz or 1080p@60Hz.

Also make sure that:

• 🔌 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for wireless methods).
• 🔄 The TV's on mode. HDMI-CEC (Settings menu → System system → Management HDMI).
• 📦 The station has all the necessary cables (sometimes an adapter is required). HDMI → Micro-HDMI for Mi TV Stick).
• 🔋 The station is connected to a power source (some models, like the Mi Box S, do not run from the power supply). USB-port).

A critical feature for the 2023-2026 models: Xiaomi TVs on Google TV (such as the Mi TV Q2 75) can block third-party stations from connecting via HDMI due to security policies, in which case you need to disable the option to protect HDMI in the Settings → Security and Restrictions menu.

⚠️ Note: If you connect the station to the TV through USB-hub (for example, for powering Mi) TV Stick, use a hub with a separate power source. USB-The port of the TV can lead to unstable operation due to insufficient power.

Connection via HDMI: step-by-step instructions

This is the most reliable and versatile way.

1. Turn off the TV and station from the outlet.
2. Connect the HDMI cable to the station port and TV. For the Mi TV Stick, use the adapter if the HDMI port on the TV is inconvenient.
3. Connect the station to power (use the original adapter!).
4. Turn on the TV and go to HDMI (Source or Input button on the remote).
5. If the image does not appear, try another one. HDMI-port on the TV (priority is given to ports marked with a ARC or HDMI 2.0).

If the TV doesn't recognize the station:

• 🔄 Restart both devices (turn off power for 30 seconds).
• 🛠️ Check the cable for damage (especially if you use an extension cord).
• ⚙️ At the station, go to Settings. → Display and sound → Screen resolution and select Auto.

3. Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast

If you don't want to use cables, you can connect the station to the TV by air. Both devices must support Wi-Fi Direct or Miracast technology. Most Xiaomi TVs (starting in 2019) and Mi Box stations have this feature.

Instructions for Wi-Fi Direct:

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. At the station: Settings → Devices → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Select the TV from the list of available devices and confirm the connection.

Instructions for Miracast:

1. On TV: Settings → Screen → Wireless display.
2. At the station: Settings → Display and sound → Wireless monitor.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Advantages of wireless connection:

• 🎮 There are no restrictions on cable length (relevant for projectors or TVs hanging on the wall).
• 🔄 Quick switching between devices (e.g. from laptop to station).

Disadvantages:

• 📶 Image delays (lag) up to 50–100 ms are possible, which is critical for gaming.
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption at portable stations (e.g. Mi) TV Stick).
• 🎵 Sound quality can be impaired by a weak Wi-Fi signal.

⚠️ Note: When using Miracast on Xiaomi 2020-2021 TVs, you may have a problem with displaying the black screen after 5-10 minutes of operation. This is due to a firmware error. Solution: disable the Power Saving feature in the wireless display settings.

4. Sound and resolution setting

Once the station is successfully connected to the TV, you need to optimize the screen resolution and sound settings, which is especially important for models that support Dolby Vision or HDR10+.

Optimal resolution settings:

• For Mi TV 4S/4A (Full HD): 1920×1080@60Hz.
• For Mi TV Q1/Q2 (4K): 3840×2160@60Hz (HDMI 2.0 required).
• For Mi TV Stick: 1920×1080@50Hz (due to chipset limitations).

Sound setting:

1. Go to the station settings → Sound → Sound format.
2. Select Auto (DD+/DTS) to support surround sound.
3. If the sound is delayed, turn on the lip/sound sync.

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If the TV is not playing audio through HDMI, check if ARC mode is on on the incompatible port. Turn off ARC in the Settings → Sound → HDMI ARC menu and reconnect the station.

5. Solving common problems

Even with the right connection, there can be errors, and let's look at typical scenarios and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The TV doesn't see the station in the Wi-Fi Direct list.

• 🔄 Restart the router and both devices.
• ⚙️ On the router, disable the function of Customer Isolation (Client Isolation).
• 📡 Check that the TV and station are connected to the same 2.4 GHz network (some models do not support 5 GHz for Wi-Fi Direct).

Problem 2: The image is flashing or disappearing.

• 🔌 Try another one. HDMI-cable (preferably certified by High Speed).
• ⚡ Check the station's power supply - unstable voltage can cause artifacts.
• 🎛️ In the station settings, reduce the resolution to 1080p.

Problem 3: There is no sound when connected via HDMI.

• 🔊 In the TV menu, select the sound source. HDMI (not TV-dynamics).
• 🔄 Put the station in mode. PCM (sound-tuning).
• 🛠️ Update the station firmware through Settings → About the device → Updating the system.

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If, after connecting the station, the Xiaomi TV automatically switches to another signal source, turn off the HDMI Auto-Switch function in the Settings menu → System → HDMI-CEC.

6 Connecting to Smart Home and Voice Control

Xiaomi stations (such as Mi Box S or Mi TV Stick) can integrate into the Mi Home ecosystem, allowing smart devices to be controlled via a TV.

1. Install the Mi Home app on the station (available on Google Play).
2. Sign in with the same account as on your smartphone.
3. In the app, select the devices you want to display on the screen (such as the Xiaomi Smart Camera or Mi Robot Vacuum).

For voice control:

• 🎤 Connect to the station Bluetooth headset or use a remote with a microphone (for example, from Mi). TV Q2).
• 🗣️ Activate Google Assistant in Station Settings: Settings → Devices → Voice search.
• 🔊 To control your TV, say, OK Google, turn on Mi. TV on HDMI 1».

7. Alternative ways of connecting

If standard methods don’t work, consider alternatives:

1. Connect via USB-C (for new models).

Xiaomi 2023-2026 TVs (e.g. Mi TV Q2 2026) support video transmission via USB-C with an HDMI adapter.

• 🔌 Use the cable. USB-C → HDMI (Support for DisplayPort Alt Mode).
• ⚙️ In the settings of the TV, turn on the external display mode.

2.Using Chromecast.

If your station does not support Miracast, you can stream the screen via Google Chromecast:

1. Connect Chromecast to HDMI-television-port.
2. At the station, install the Google Home app.
3. Select Screen Translation and connect to Chromecast.

3. Connection via DLNA.

To view the station’s media files on TV:

• 📂 Install the station. DLNA-server (e.g. Plex or BubbleUPnP).
• 📺 On the TV, open the Media Player app and select the station as the source.

FAQ: Frequent questions