How to connect Xiaomi to a Haier TV: all ways and solutions to problems

Connecting Xiaomi devices (smartphone, tablet or laptop) to Haier TV opens up new possibilities: watching movies on the big screen, streaming games, showing presentations or even duplicating the desktop. However, many users face difficulties – from lack of the right connector to pairing errors over Wi-Fi. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, including wireless and wired methods, as well as typical problems and solutions.

It’s important to consider that compatibility depends on your Xiaomi model (like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Mi 11 Ultra) and your Haier TV (LE, UE or Smart TV series on Android). Some older Haier models may not support modern protocols like Miracast or Google Cast, so you’ll have to use adapters. If you’re not sure about the specifications of your equipment, check them in the documentation or through the settings menu.

Before you start, make sure that both devices are updated to the latest firmware, which minimizes the risk of failures when connecting, and prepare the necessary cables or adapters, which we will list in the appropriate sections.

Connection via HDMI: a reliable wired method

The most stable way to stream an image from Xiaomi to Haier is using the HDMI-This method is suitable for smartphones with support USB-C → HDMI (for example, Xiaomi 13 pro POCO F5) or tablets (for example, Xiaomi Pad) 6). The main advantage is the absence of delays and high quality video transmission (up to the end of the day). 4K@60Hz).

You'll need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → HDMI (For modern Xiaomi or Micro-USB → HDMI (old-model).
• 📺 Free HDMI-port on the Haier TV (usually signed as HDMI 1/2/ARC).
• ⚡ Power supply for a smartphone (with prolonged use).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect one end of the cable to the smartphone, the other to the HDMI-television-port.
2. On the Haier remote, press the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. On the screen Xiaomi will request permission to transfer the image – confirm it.
4. If necessary, change the display mode in the TV settings (for example, Game Mode to reduce latency).

If the image does not appear:

• 🔄 Check if your Xiaomi is supported by the HDMI (For a list of compatible models, see in FAQ).
• 🔌 Try another one. HDMI-Port on the TV or replace the cable.
• ⚙️ In the smartphone settings, turn on the developer mode and activate the debugging option HDMI (Path: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Developer settings → Debugging by HDMI).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) do not support the output of the image HDMI non-adaptive USB-C → HDMI + Power Delivery. In this case, you will need an external power source for stable operation.

2. Wireless connection via Miracast (Wi-Fi Direct)

Miracast is a wireless image transmission standard that most modern Haier TVs (starting in 2018) and Xiaomi smartphones based on Android 5.0+ support. The advantages of the method are: no wires and the ability to broadcast in resolutions up to 1080p. However, there may be delays when watching videos or games.

To connect to Miracast:

1. On Haier TV, open Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct or Screen Mirror (depending on the model).
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Transfer (or Wireless Display).
3. From the list of available devices, select your Haier TV (the name can be displayed as Haier_XXXX or Miracast_XXXX).
4. Confirm the pairing on both devices.

If the connection fails:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices and try again.
• 📶 Make sure that the TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (some Haier models require this for Miracast).
• ⚙️ In the Xiaomi developer settings, enable the Wi-Fi debugging option (path: Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → press 7 times → Developer settings).

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If Miracast is unstable, try using Google Cast (if the Haier TV supports Android TV). To do this, install the Google Home app on Xiaomi and select the Screen Broadcast option.

3.Using Google Cast (Chromecast) for streaming

If your Haier TV runs on Android TV (like the Haier LE55K6600GA or UE65N7000 models), you can use Google Cast technology (aka Chromecast), which allows you to not only duplicate the screen, but also stream content from apps like YouTube, Netflix or Twitch directly to the TV without transferring the entire interface of the smartphone.

Instructions for setting:

1. Make sure that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On Haier TV, open the Google Home app (if not, install it from Play Market).
3. On a Xiaomi smartphone, install the Google Home app and log in.
4. In the app, click on your TV icon, then select Translate screen.
5. Confirm the start of broadcasting on both devices.

The advantages of Google Cast over Miracast:

• 🎬 Ability to stream content in 4K HDR (if the TV supports).
• 📱 Low power consumption of the smartphone (only content is broadcasted, not the entire screen).
• 🔄 Stable operation even with weak Wi-Fi (buffering occurs on the TV side).

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Disney)+ Amazon Prime Video is blocking streaming via Google Cast DRM-In this case, use the protection. HDMI Miracast.

4. Connection through adapters (USB-C/HDMI/MHL)

If your Xiaomi does not support direct HDMI or Miracast transmission, you can use external adapters.

• 🔌 USB-C → HDMI (modern-day smartphones).
• 🔄 Micro-USB → HDMI (MHL) (For older models like Redmi 4X).
• 📶 Wi-Fi adapter (for example, Miracast Dongle for TVs without built-in support).

Example of connection through MHL-adapter:

1. Buy a Micro-USB → HDMI (MHL) adapter (e.g. Xiaomi MHL Adapter).
2. Connect the adapter to the smartphone, and HDMI-cable.
3. Connect the power supply to the adapter (required! otherwise the image will not appear).
4. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-entrance.

Compatibility of adapters with Xiaomi models:

5. Alternative methods: DLNA and LAN

If you only need to stream media files (photos, videos, music) to Haier TVs, rather than the entire screen, you can use the DLNA protocol. This method works over a local network and is supported by most Xiaomi smartphones and Haier TVs with Media Server function.

How to set up DLNA:

1. On Haier TV, turn on DLNA in your network settings (the path may be different: Settings → Network → DLNA or Multimedia → Media Server).
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, install a file transfer application, such as Mi File Manager or BubbleUPnP.
3. In the app, select a file, then click Send → DLNA and select your TV.

Advantages of DLNA:

• 🎵 Support for all popular formats (MKV, MP4, FLAC etc.).
• 📂 Ability to transfer entire folders with files.
• 🔄 No delays as files stream directly rather than screen broadcast.

Disadvantages:

• 🚫 You can not broadcast the screen or play games.
• 📶 Requires a stable connection to the local network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

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DLNA is the best choice for watching movies and listening to music, but is not suitable for screen duplication or streaming games.

6. Solving common problems

Even if you set up correctly, Xiaomi’s connection to Haier may not work properly.

Problem 1: TV can’t see a smartphone over Wi-Fi (Miracast/Google Cast)

• 🔄 Restart the router and both devices.
• 📶 Check that the TV and smartphone are connected to the same network (some Haier models do not support Miracast in guest Wi-Fi mode).
• ⚙️ Update the TV firmware through Settings → Support → Update of the PO.

Problem 2: No sound when connected via HDMI

• 🔊 On your smartphone, go to Settings → Sound. → Sound output and select HDMI.
• 📺 On the TV, check the sound settings: Settings → Sound. → Sound source → HDMI.
• 🔌 Try another one. HDMI-port.

Problem 3: Image delay (lag) in games

• 🎮 Use it. HDMI-Connecting instead of Wi-Fi – the delay will be minimal.
• 📶 If you play Miracast, connect your smartphone and TV to the router via cable (Ethernet for the game). TV + USB-Internet for Xiaomi).
• ⚙️ In Xiaomi Developer Settings, Turn Off Windows Animation and Transitions to Reduce Lag.

⚠️ Warning: On some 2019-2020 Haier TVs, Game Mode disables post-processing, which reduces latency when connecting over the Internet HDMI. Activate it in the picture settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to Haier