How to transfer a screen from Xiaomi phone to a TV: all ways with instructions

Do you want to show pictures from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV, or stream a movie with Xiaomi without losing quality? Connecting your smartphone to TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching content to mirroring your desktop. But how do you do it right when the models of phones and TVs are different and the ways you connect depend on their technical characteristics?

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of broadcasting the screen from Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones to TVs of any brand – from modern Xiaomi TVs to outdated models with HDMI. You will learn what to choose depending on your equipment, how to avoid delays and breaks in communication, and what to do if the TV “can’t see” the phone. No water – only verified instructions with the latest MIUI 14/15 updates.

1. Connection methods: which one to choose?

Before you start setting up, determine which technologies your TV and smartphone support, which determines the stability of the connection and the quality of the picture.

The main selection criteria:

• 📱 Smartphone model: New flagships (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12) Miracast and Wi-Fi Direct support, and budget models (POCO M5) may require an adapter.
• 📺 Type of TV: Xiaomi TV (built-in Miracast), Samsung/LG (Screen Mirroring, old TVs only HDMI or Chromecast).
• 🔌 Availability of adapters: For HDMI cable USB-C/HDMI or Micro-USB/HDMI (depending on the phone connector).
• 📶 Network quality: Wi-Fi speed (minimum 5 GHz for Full) is important for wireless methods (Miracast, Google Cast) HD).

If your TV is released before 2018, it probably doesn't have Miracast built in, which would be useful for external devices like Mi TV Stick or Google Chromecast, and for older models, only a wired HDMI connection is left.

2. Wireless streaming via Miracast (for Xiaomi TV and modern Smart TVs)

Miracast is the wireless screen standard that all Xiaomi smartphones on MIUI 9 and later, as well as most Smart TVs after 2019, support.The main advantage is that there is no router dependency: the phone and TV connect directly over Wi-Fi Direct, which reduces latency.

Instructions for Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO phones:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Broadcast.
2. Turn on the Wireless Display option (on some models – Miracast).
3. In the list of available devices, select your TV (e.g. Xiaomi TV A2 43).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

For Xiaomi TVs:

• Press the Home button on the remote → select Screen → Screen broadcast.
• Activate the connection waiting mode.

Telephone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network (if you use a router)|

VPN and power saving modes on the phone are disabled |

Distance between devices not more than 5 meters |

On the TV turned on the mode "Search for devices"-->

Possible problems and solutions:

• ❌ TV not located: Restart both devices or check if your TV supports Miracast (the list of compatible models is available in the manual for TV).
• ❌ Image delay: Switch the router to 5GHz or use live streaming without a router.
• ❌ No sound: In the broadcast settings on your phone, select Transmit audio.

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If Miracast is permanently disabled, try turning off Bluetooth on your phone – it sometimes interferes with Wi-Fi Direct.

3. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (for Samsung, LG and other Smart TVs)

If your TV doesn't support Miracast, but it does have Screen Mirroring (from Samsung) or Wi-Fi Direct (from LG), you can use an alternative wireless method. Unlike Miracast, here the phone and TV are connected via a shared Wi-Fi network, rather than directly.

Step-by-step:

1. On TV: For Samsung: Settings → General → Screen Mirroring. For LG: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.

Xiaomi

• Go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Broadcast.
• Select your TV from the list (e.g. Samsung QLED Q60C).
• Confirm TV connection (may require input) PIN-code).

Features of the method:

• ✅ It works on most Smarts. TV 2016 and newer.
• ⚠️ Requires stable Wi-Fi (with a weak signal will lag).
• ⚠️ Some Xiaomi models may not support Screen Mirroring for Samsung TV — In this case, the Google Home app will help (see section 5).

4.HDMI wired connection (for older TVs)

If your TV isn’t smart or you have wireless problems, HDMI-And cable is the most reliable way:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (For the new Xiaomi or Micro-USB → HDMI (for old Redmi).
• 📺 Standard. HDMI-cable (usually complete with a TV).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable to adapter and TV.
2. On the TV, select the HDMI signal source (Source or Input button on the remote).
3. The phone can automatically start DeX mode (on Xiaomi 12/13/14) or simply duplicate the screen.

Advantages and disadvantages:

Not all adapters are equally good. Xiaomi recommends official adapters from Xiaomi or certified USB-C Hub with DisplayPort support (for example, Baseus or Anker). Cheap Chinese adapters may not transmit sound or give low resolution.

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Wired HDMI is the only way to broadcast the screen to TVs without smart features (e.g., old “liquid crystal” models).

5. Stream via Google Cast (Chromecast, Mi TV Stick)

If you have a Google Chromecast, Mi TV Stick or a TV with a built-in Google Cast (such as Xiaomi TV P1), you can use Google Cast technology. It allows you not only to duplicate the screen, but also to broadcast individual applications (YouTube, Netflix, MoviePoisk) without mirroring.

How to connect:

1. Connect Chromecast or Mi TV Stick to HDMI-Port your TV and set it up via Google Home.
2. Make sure your phone and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open an app that supports Google Cast (like YouTube) and click the broadcast icon (📺).
4. For full screen mirroring: Open Google Home → Select your device → Broadcast the screen.

Tips for stable work:

• 🔄 If the image is slowing down, reduce the resolution of the broadcast in the settings of Google Home (720p instead 1080p).
• 🔊 To transmit sound, turn on the option to broadcast audio.
• 📵 If Chromecast is not located, reboot the router – sometimes DHCP fails to give out the device IP-address.

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Google Cast can only stream individual apps, not the entire screen. Use Miracast or HDMI for full mirroring.

6. Connect via apps (for any TV)

If the built-in methods don’t work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, especially for older TVs or non-standard situations (e.g. streaming from Xiaomi to Apple TV).

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 📱 ApowerMirror: Supports Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct and USB. There's a screen recording feature during broadcast.
• 🖥️ TeamViewer QuickSupport: Allows you to control your phone from your TV (if Android is installed on TV) TV). Suitable for technical support or demonstration.
• 🎮 Steam Link: Ideal for gamers - streams games from phone to TV with minimal lags. Requires a powerful router (5 GHz or wired connection).

How to set up ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (if on Android TV).
2. Run ApowerMirror on both devices.
3. On your phone, select Connect to TV and follow the instructions.
4. For USB-Connect to set up the debugging USB developer-setting.

Attention! When using third-party applications:

⚠️ Some applications (such as ApowerMirror) require permission to access notifications and files. Do not install them from unverified sources - the risk of catching a virus!

7. Features for different Xiaomi models

Not all Xiaomi smartphones work equally well with screen broadcasting, here’s what you need to know about specific series:

For owners of Xiaomi TV:

• 📺 On your TV, turn Miracast on to Settings → Screen. → Screen broadcasting.
• 🔄 If the phone does not find TV, update the TV firmware (in Settings) → On TV. → Update of the PO).
• 🎮 For gaming, activate Game Mode on TV – this will reduce latency.

Attention! Some Xiaomi phones, after upgrading to MIUI 14, lose the Broadcast option to return it:

⚠️ Go to Settings. → About the phone, several times tap on the version MIUI, to activate Developer Mode. → For developers, turn on the Wireless Display.

FAQ: Frequent questions