How to connect a stream from a Xiaomi phone to a Xiaomi TV: all ways 2026

You want to bring your Xiaomi screen to the big TV Xiaomi Mi TV, But you don't know where to start? This article will help you understand all the methods available, from wireless broadcasting via Miracast to wired connection via a wired network. HDMI-We're going to look at not only the standard features, but also the hidden features that are not mentioned in the official manuals.

Modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A2, P1, Q2, and others) support several broadcast protocols, but not all of them are equally convenient. For example, Google Cast works more stable than Miracast, but requires a connection to a single Wi-Fi network. And if you have an old phone model (for example, Redmi Note 8), some features may not be available. In this article, you will find relevant solutions for all devices from Xiaomi flagships 14 to budget POCO M6.

Before you start setting up, check two things: the MIUI version on your phone (up to 14 and above) and the TV firmware (update via Settings → About TV → Software Update).

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (without router)

Miracast allows you to transfer images directly from your phone to your TV without a router intermediary, which is convenient if you don't have Wi-Fi or want to minimize latency.

• 🔄 Supported on all Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 9.0+ and telephones MIUI 12+.
• 📶 Maximum distance between devices - 5 meters (otherwise possible lags).
• 🎮 Sound/image delay up to 100 ms (not suitable for gaming).
• 🔋 Phone battery consumption — ~15% per hour for live broadcasting.

To connect:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless projection (Miracast).
2. On Xiaomi, lower the notification curtain and press Projection (or Wireless Display in English firmware).
3. Choose your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-code).

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not listed, check if Device Detection mode is enabled in Miracast settings on TV. TV 4S) This parameter is hidden in Settings → Additionally. → Developer mode.

Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your phone | Update your TV firmware | Make sure your TV and phone are on the same network (if hybrid mode is used) | Turn off the VPN on your phone-->

2. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (built into Android TV 10+ models), this method will be the most stable. Unlike Miracast, it uses cloud synchronization, which reduces latency to 50 ms – this is enough even for watching movies without a synchronized sound.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4GHz or 5GHz – it doesn’t matter).
2. On your TV, open the Google Home app (if not, install it from the Mi App Store).
3. In the Google Home app on your phone, click + → Set up your device → New device.
4. Select your Xiaomi TV from the list and follow the instructions.

After the connection, you can broadcast:

• 🎬 Video from YouTube, Netflix, Kinopoisk (Cast button in the player).
• 📷 Photo and video from Google Photos.
• 🎵 Music from Spotify, Yandex Music.
• 🖥️ Phone screen in full (via Screen Broadcast in Notification Curtain).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware below Android TV 11 may not work the broadcast DRM-Protected videos (e.g. from Disney)+ or IVI). In this case, use Miracast or HDMI.

3. Connection through HDMI-adapter (wiring method)

If you need minimal latency (for example, for games or presentations), wired connection through the HDMI-The adapter is the best choice:

• 🔌 USB-C/HDMI-Adapter (for new Xiaomi models) or Micro-USB/HDMI (old).
• 📺 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 source of the HDMI signal (Source button on the remote).
3. The phone can automatically start DeX mode (on Xiaomi flagships) or just duplicate the screen.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi phones (e.g. Redmi) 10C) when connected through HDMI It may be powering down. Use it. USB-powered hub to avoid battery discharge.

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If the image on the TV is cropped around the edges, go to Phone Screen Settings → Resolution and select 16:9 instead of Auto.

4.Using Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection)

Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast, which works even on older Xiaomi TVs (such as Mi TV 3), and unlike Miracast, it creates a direct Wi-Fi network between the phone and TV, which sometimes gives a more stable connection.

How to set up:

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. On the phone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (or additionally → Wi-Fi Direct in MIUI 13+).
3. Select the TV from the list and confirm the connection.
4. Run the broadcast through the Projection in the notification curtain.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔗 It works without a router.
• 📶 Less interference than Miracast.
• 🔋 Saves the battery of the phone (consumer) ~10% per hour).

Disadvantages:

• 🎮 Delay. ~150 ms (not suitable for dynamic games).
• 📺 Not all applications support broadcasting (for example, TikTok can block output).

5. Broadcast via Xiaomi apps (Mi Home, Mi TV Remote)

If standard methods don't work, you can use Xiaomi's branded apps. They're often better optimized for the brand ecosystem.

Method 1: Mi TV Remote

• 📱 Install the Mi app TV Remote from Google Play.
• 🔍 Connect to the TV via Add device (TV and phone must be on the same network).
• 🖥️ Click Screen Translation in the App Menu.

Method 2: Mi Home (for smart TVs)

• 🏠 Open Mi Home, add TV as a smart home device.
• 🔄 In the device card, select Management → Screen broadcasting.

⚠️ Attention: Annex Mi TV Remote may not support broadcasting on TVs older than 2019, in which case use Miracast or HDMI.

6. Solving Connection Problems

If the broadcast is not working, check out these points:

If your Xiaomi Mi TV 4A (2018) doesn’t support Miracast, upgrade your firmware via USB: download the latest version from the official website, unpack ZIP at the root of the flash drive and update via Settings → Software Update → Local Update.

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For maximum broadcast stability, use the combination of Google Cast (for video) + HDMI (for games).

FAQ: Frequent questions