How to connect Xiaomi TV to Honor phone: all ways and solutions to errors

Modern Xiaomi TVs and Honor smartphones support several ways of wireless and wired connection, but not all users know how to properly sync devices without loss of quality. If you want to stream video from Honor 90 to Xiaomi TV A2 43" or use the phone as a remote control - this guide will help to avoid typical errors: from lack of signal to problems with audio delay.

Unlike connecting devices in the same ecosystem (e.g. Huawei to Honor), the Xiaomi + Honor bundle requires additional settings due to differences in wireless protocols. We will look at 5 working methods - from standard Miracast to little-known features like Google Cast, and also examine why sometimes the TV "can't see" the phone even when the settings are correct.

1. Connection via Miracast (Wireless Display)

This is the most versatile way to duplicate the screen, which works on all Xiaomi TVs (starting with the 2018 Mi TV 4A) and Honor smartphones (from Honor 8X and later).The main advantage is the lack of need for a router: devices connect directly over the Wi-Fi Direct protocol.

To activate the mode:

• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (Miracast) and enable the option.
• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Wireless networks → Screen projection (or "Wireless Display").
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi model TV (The name will contain the prefix of MiTV-).

If the connection is not established:

⚠️ Note: Some Honor models (e.g., Honor Magic 5) have Miracast hidden, and to find it, search for settings to search for "projection" or "wireless display".

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If the image on the TV is displayed with a delay, reduce the screen resolution of the phone to 720p in the projection settings. This will reduce the load on the processor and eliminate lags.

2.Using Google Cast (Chromecast)

Not everyone knows that Xiaomi TVs on Android TVs (such as Mi TV Q2 or Xiaomi TV A Pro) support Google Cast technology, similar to Chromecast, which allows you to stream content from apps like YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos without dubbing the entire screen.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (like YouTube) on Honor.
3. Click the broadcast icon (📤) And choose your Xiaomi TV list.

List of apps that support Google Cast on Honor:

Important: Xiaomi TVs on patch wolf (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) You may not support Google Cast because of firmware limitations, in which case you use Miracast or HDMI.

3. Wired connection via HDMI (MHL/USB-C)

If wireless methods cause lags or your Xiaomi TV is older than 2019 (like Mi TV 4), the best option is a wired connection.

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (port-on USB-C, For example, the Honor 70).
• 🔌 Cable HDMI (recommended 2.0 support 4K@60Hz).

Step-by-step:

Connect the adapter to the USB-C port of the phone

Connect adapter and TV HDMI-cable

Select the signal source (HDMI 1/2/3)

Turn on the "Image Transfer" mode on your phone (in the notification curtain)

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Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Minimal latency (ideal for games via Xiaomi Game Controller).
• 🎮 High resolution support (4K HDR compatible).
• 🔋 Simultaneous charging of the phone (if the adapter supports Power Delivery).

⚠️ Note: Honor phones with Kirin 990 processor (e.g. Honor) V30) You may need to enable Developer Mode and activate Debugging option HDMI In Settings → System system → Developer parameters.

4. Connection via the Mi Home app

If your Xiaomi TV is integrated into the Mi Home ecosystem (e.g., models with the prefix Mi TV ES or Mi TV Q1), you can control it through the official app.

• 🎛 Using the phone as a remote control.
• 📁 Transfer of files (photos, videos) over the local network.
• 🔊 Sound settings via Honor (for example, to use your phone as a karaoke microphone).

How to set up:

1. Install the Mi Home app on Honor (available on AppGallery or Google Play).
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Add the TV to the app via Add the device → TVs.
4. Confirm the pairing on the TV screen.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 Does not support screen broadcasting (only file management and transfer).
• 🌐 Requires a stable internet connection for initial setup.

5. Alternative methods: DLNA and third-party applications

If the standard methods don't work, you can use DLNA protocols or third-party applications like LocalCast or ApowerMirror.

• 📺 Broadcasting local video / photo without screen duplication.
• 🎵 Streaming music from phone to TV.
• 🖥 Managing presentations (good for the job).

DLNA setting:

1. On TV: Enable DLNA in Settings → Network → Shared DLNA.
2. On your phone: install a media server application (e.g. BubbleUPnP).
3. In the app, select files to broadcast and specify Xiaomi TV as the output device.

ApowerMirror is suitable for full screen duplication:

• 📲 Install the app on your phone and TV (available from Google Play and the App Store for Android) TV).
• 🔗 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔄 On your phone, click “Start Now” and select Xiaomi. TV list.

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Apps like ApowerMirror can delay up to 2 seconds, and games or videos are better served by HDMI or Miracast.

6. Solving common problems

Even with the right settings, users are faced with typical errors, and here's how to fix them:

If none of the methods worked:

• 🔄 Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Reset).
• 📱 Check if the power saving mode on Honor blocks background data transfer.
• 🛠 Update the TV firmware through Settings → On TV. → Update of the PO.

FAQ: Frequent questions