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

Connecting Xiaomi devices to Samsung Smart TVs opens up a lot of possibilities, from streaming high-resolution video to using the TV as a second screen for games or presentations. However, many users face compatibility problems, especially when it comes to different ecosystems — Xiaomi’s MIUI and Samsung’s Tizen OS. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, including wireless and wired methods, as well as typical errors and their solutions.

Samsung’s current TVs (QLED, Crystal UHD, The Frame, etc.) support multiple protocols for connecting to external devices, but not all of them work equally well with Xiaomi gadgets. For example, Samsung’s 2020-2026 TVs can block connection through Miracast due to Tizen OS security policy, which requires additional settings. We tested all methods on current models — from Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 14 Pro — and are ready to share working solutions.

1. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (Screen Mirroring)

The most popular way is to wirelessly stream the screen via Screen Mirroring protocol (aka Wi-Fi Direct), which works on most Samsung TVs with Tizen OS 4.0 and later, but requires the correct configuration of both devices.

On the Xiaomi side, the feature is called Wireless Display (or Cast in some firmware). Importantly, smartphones with MIUI 13 and above may need to turn on Developer Mode for stable operation. On a Samsung TV, the feature is hidden under the name Screen Mirror or Smart View.

• 📱 On Xiaomi smartphone: open Settings → Connections and sharing → Wireless display. If there is no item, check the section Additional.
• 📺 On Samsung TV: Go to Settings → General. → External devices → Screen mirroring.
• 🔄 Tip: If the TV doesn’t find the smartphone, restart both devices and repeat the search.

Note: when connecting via Screen Mirroring, you may experience image delay (lag) of up to 100-150 ms, which is critical for games, but not noticeable when watching videos. To minimize the lag, use a router with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support.

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If a Samsung TV doesn’t see your Xiaomi, try temporarily turning off the firewall on the router – sometimes it blocks the multicast packets needed to detect devices.

2. Wired connection via HDMI (without delay)

If you need a minimum response time (for example, to stream games or work with graphics applications), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 🔌 Cable HDMI → USB-C (for modern Xiaomi, or HDMI → Micro-USB (for older models).
• 📱 Adapter (if there is no port on the smartphone) USB-C, For example, for Redmi 5A).
• 🔋 The charger - broadcasting on HDMI discharges the battery.

Instructions:

1. Connect the cable to your TV (HDMI port 1/2/ARC) and smartphone.
2. On a Samsung TV, select the appropriate signal source (Source → HDMI 1).
3. On Xiaomi, select the Transfer mode in the window that appears (sometimes you need to unlock the screen).

The advantage of the method is zero latency and support for resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (on flagships like Xiaomi 13 Ultra).However, note that not all Xiaomi models support HDMI audio output, in which case you will have to use a separate speaker or Bluetooth headphones.

3. Connect via Miracast (an alternative to Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless broadcast standard that should theoretically work between any device. However, in practice, Samsung often limits Miracast support for devices other than Tizen or Android TV.

Connection algorithm:

1. On TV: Settings → General → Network → Miracast (or Screen Mirroring).
2. On Xiaomi: Settings → Screen → Wireless display.
3. Select the TV from the list of available devices.

If Miracast doesn’t work, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the router and TV.
• 📶 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network (even if you use Miracast).
• 🛠️ Enable Xiaomi mode for developers and activate the option Debugging over Wi-Fi.

4. Use of third-party applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the standard methods don't work, third-party apps come to the rescue.

• 🖥️ ApowerMirror – supports screen broadcast with sound, but requires installation on both devices.
• 🌍 TeamViewer QuickSupport – more suitable for remote control, but can broadcast the screen.
• 🎮 Steam Link – Optimized for gaming, but only works with supported games.

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on Xiaomi (from Google Play) and Samsung TV (via Samsung Apps).
2. Run the app on both devices and select Mirror mode.
3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network or use it. USB-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire-wire.

⚠️ Note: Apps like ApowerMirror can collect data about your device. MIUI Disable unnecessary (e.g. access to contacts or location).

The advantage of the method is the stability of the connection and additional functions (for example, screen recording), the disadvantage is possible image artifacts with a weak Wi-Fi signal.

5. Connect via Google Cast (for Android TV models)

If your Samsung TV is running on Android TV (And so, very rarely, because Samsung uses Tizen, you can use Google Cast, but most Samsung TVs don't support this technology directly. NVIDIA Shield.

How to connect:

1. Connect Google Chromecast to the HDMI-television-port.
2. Set up Chromecast through the Google Home app on Xiaomi.
3. Turn on the screen broadcast in Settings → Connected devices → Broadcast.

This method guarantees minimal lags and 4K HDR support, but requires the purchase of an additional device.The alternative is to use SmartThings (an app from Samsung), but it often conflicts with MIUI.

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Google Cast is the most versatile way, but requires additional hardware (Chromecast or Android). TV-Without it on Samsung TVs with Tizen OS This method doesn't work.

6. Solving typical connection problems

Even when you set it up properly, users are faced with errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔧 Power Saving Settings on Xiaomi – Turn Off Optimization for Broadcast Apps.
• 📡 Router mode – some models (e.g. TP-Link Archer) C6) block multicast-trafic.
• 🔄 Resetting the network on the TV: Settings → General. → Resetting the network.

⚠️ Note: Samsung TVs with Tizen 6.0 firmware and later may need to disable the Smart Mode feature in screen settings – it sometimes blocks external connections.

7.Alternative methods: DLNA and local server

If you don’t want to mirror the screen, but just watch media files (photos, videos, music) with Xiaomi on your TV, you can use the DLNA protocol.

1. On Xiaomi, install the BubbleUPnP or LocalCast app.
2. On Samsung TV, open Sources → Devices.
3. Select your smartphone from the list and stream the files.

DLNA has the advantage of being free of delays and supporting most formats (including MKV and FLAC), but it is not suitable for screen broadcasts (such as games or social media).

For advanced users, there is another option: a local media server (like Plex or Kodi), install the server part on Xiaomi and the client on the TV, which allows you to stream content without loss of quality, but requires initial configuration.

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If you stream videos from Xiaomi to Samsung frequently, create a folder on your smartphone with frequently used files and add it to BubbleUPnP as a "favorite" that will speed up access to content.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to Samsung TV