How to connect Xiaomi to LG Smart TV: all working ways

Why connect Xiaomi to LG Smart TV?

Today’s LG Smart TVs and Xiaomi devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops) interact perfectly with each other, opening up new multimedia opportunities. You can stream YouTube or TikTok videos to the big screen, play mobile games with the convenience of a gamepad, or even use the TV as a second monitor for the Redmi Note or POCO. But how do you do this?

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to connect, from wireless technologies (Miracast, DLNA) to wired solutions (HDMI, USB), paying special attention to the typical errors that occur when connecting Xiaomi devices (for example, Mi 11 or Redmi K50) with LG TVs on webOS. You will learn how to bypass firmware restrictions, adjust sound and avoid delays during broadcasting.

Whether you want to simply duplicate your smartphone screen or have a full-fledged media center, here you will find step-by-step instructions tailored to the specifics of both platforms, and if you have an LG TV older than 2018, we will tell you which features may not be available and how to replace them.

1. Wi-Fi Direct (Miracast) connection

Miracast technology (called Wireless Display in Xiaomi) allows you to duplicate the screen of your smartphone on an LG Smart TV without additional wires. This is the most versatile way, but it requires Miracast support on both devices.

• 📺 On the remote. LG press Settings → All settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.
• 📱 On a Xiaomi smartphone (such as the Redmi Note 12) open Settings → Connections and sharing → Wireless display.
• 🔍 If you don’t have an option, upgrade your TV firmware or use alternative methods (see Section 3).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Wi-Fi Direct on your TV LG (Remember the name of the network (for example, the network name, LG_OLED55C1_XXXX).
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, activate the Wireless Display and select the TV from the list.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices if you have a request for input. PIN-code, use the code from the screen LG.
4. Wait for synchronization – the smartphone screen should be displayed on the TV.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO X3) Wireless Display is hidden. To activate it, go to Settings. → About the phone and 5 times click on the version MIUI. After that, the option will appear in the menu Additional.

Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Screen Share mode is enabled on the TV (in network settings)

Power saving mode is turned off on the smartphone (can interrupt the connection)

Updated firmware on both devices-->

2. Broadcast via DLNA (Smart Share)

If you don’t need to duplicate the entire screen, but only stream videos, music or photos, use the DLNA protocol. It is built into most LG TVs (since 2016) and is supported by all Xiaomi smartphones on MIUI 10+.

How to set up:

• 📺 On TV: Settings → Network → Smart Share → Turn on.
• 📱 On your smartphone: install the Mi Remote or LocalCast app (for advanced features).
• 🎬 In the Xiaomi Gallery, select a video, click Share → Devices nearby and select the TV.

Important: TVs LG WebOS 3.0 and below do not support streaming files with resolution above 1080p through DLNA. For 4K-use the content HDMI or USB.

3. Wired connection via HDMI

Minimum delay and maximum quality (up to and including: 4K@60Hz) use HDMI-This method is ideal for gamers who want to play on a Xiaomi Black Shark smartphone or POCO F5 big-screen.

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → HDMI (For new Xiaomi models or Micro-USB adapter → HDMI (old).
• ⚡ Power supply (5V/2A) – some smartphones are discharged when connected to HDMI.

Instructions:

1. Connect the cable to your smartphone and TV (HDMI 1/ARC port is preferred).
2. Select the source of the signal on the TV: Input → HDMI 1.
3. On the smartphone, a request may appear to select the display mode - choose Duplicate the screen or Expand.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro) when connected via HDMI Solution: In the settings of the TV, select Sound. → Exit HDMI → PCM.

4. USB connection (for media files)

The easiest way to view photos and videos from Xiaomi LG Smart TV — Connect your smartphone as USB-This works even on the oldest TV models (until 2015), but has limitations:

• ✅ Pros: no need to configure the network, supported all formats that read the TV.
• ❌ Cons: you can not broadcast the screen in real time, only viewing saved files.

How to connect:

1. Connect your smartphone and TV with a USB-A → USB-C (or Micro-USB) cable.
2. On the TV, select the USB source.
3. On the smartphone in the window that appears, select File Transfer (not Charge!).
4. Use the LG remote to navigate through files.

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If the TV can’t see the smartphone, try another cable. USB-cables are only for charging and do not transmit data.

5. Use of streaming apps (YouTube, Netflix)

If you need to stream content from specific services (like YouTube or Netflix), the easiest way to use embedded apps on LG Smart TVs is to sync them to a Xiaomi smartphone.

Ways:

• 🔄 Google Cast: In the YouTube app on your smartphone, click the stream icon and select the TV. Works if both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🎮 LG TV Plus: Install this app on Xiaomi to use your smartphone as a remote or to transfer content.
• 📱 Mi Remote: A universal application from Xiaomi that supports management LG Smart TV (You need to choose a TV model manually).

For Netflix and Disney+ There is a nuance: some models LG (for example, series UK6300) Not supporting mobile broadcasting due to restrictions DRM. In this case, use HDMI or DLNA.

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Streaming apps (YouTube, Netflix) often block streaming from mobile devices to TVs due to licensing restrictions, in which case only HDMI or Smart Share will help.

6. Solving common problems

Even with the right setup, errors can occur, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If none of these methods work, check:

• 🔌 Device compatibility: TVs LG Miracast may not be supported until 2016.
• 📶 Network quality: For stable broadcasting, Wi-Fi speeds must be at least 15 Mbps.
• 🔄 Regional settings: Some Xiaomi firmware (e.g. global vs Chinese) may have different features.

FAQ: Frequent questions