How to connect Xiaomi phone to Samsung TV: all ways with photos and videos

Connecting Xiaomi’s smartphone to a Samsung TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from streaming movies to high-resolution photos. However, many users face compatibility issues — especially when it comes to different ecosystems (MIUI and TizenOS). In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, including wireless protocols and wired adapters, and also explain how to avoid typical connection errors.

It is important to understand that methods differ not only in connection type (cable/wireless), but also in supported features. For example, Miracast allows you to duplicate the screen with minimal latency, but does not support protected content (Netflix, Disney+), while Samsung’s Smart View can block broadcast from some applications. We tested all options on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and Samsung QLED QN90C TVs, Crystal UHD AU7000 – the results are summarized in a comparison table below.

If you're looking for a way to watch video from your phone to TV, look at the DLNA section, which is the most versatile method for media files. For gamers, the minimum picture lag is critical, so they only need a wired HDMI connection with a USB-C to HDMI adapter.

1. Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is the wireless screen broadcast standard supported by most modern devices, implemented via Wireless Display on Xiaomi phones and Screen Mirroring on Samsung TVs, a major advantage of the method: no router is needed, devices connect directly over Wi-Fi Direct.

To activate the broadcast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display. Enable search for available devices.
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → General. → External devices → Screen Mirroring (on the remote, click Source, then select Screen Mirroring).
• 🔄 The name of your TV will appear on the list of available devices on your phone (for example, Samsung). QLED (XX:XX)). Put it on him to connect.
• ✅ Confirm the connection on the TV if you receive a request.

Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not necessarily, but recommended for stability)

Power saving mode is disabled on the TV (may interrupt the connection)

Telephone and TV are no more than 5 meters apart.

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The response rate for this connection is ~60-100 ms, which is noticeable in games, but is quite comfortable for watching video.

• 🚫 Does not work with protected content (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney)+ They will show a black screen).
• 🔊 The sound is transmitted only through the TV speakers (the phone will not sound).
• 🔋 Phone battery consumption increases by 20 to 30 percent due to active Wi-Fi data transmission.

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If Miracast doesn’t find the TV, try restarting both devices and temporarily disabling the ad blocker (like AdGuard) – it can block service packs to find devices.

Connection via Smart View (Samsung)

Smart View is Samsung’s proprietary screen broadcast technology, which often works more stable than the standard Miracast.It supports most Xiaomi models, but requires both devices to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (unlike Miracast).

Instructions for setting:

1. On a Samsung TV, open the Sources menu (the Source button on the remote) and select Smart View.
2. On Xiaomi phone, download the SmartThings app from Google Play (the official app from Samsung).
3. In the app, click Add Device → Television and follow the connection instructions.
4. After connecting, select the option Screen Translation.

The advantages of Smart View over Miracast:

• ✅ More stable connection (less often broken).
• ✅ Supports some secure apps (e.g. YouTube Premium).
• ✅ You can control the broadcast through the application (volume, brightness).

3. Wired connection via HDMI (minimum latency)

If you want maximum stability and minimal latency (for example, for gaming or watching 4K video), the best option is wired connectivity via the USB-C to HDMI adapter.This method works on all Xiaomi models released after 2018 (with a USB-C port), and supports resolutions up to 4K@60Hz.

What you need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C to HDMI (We recommend the original from Anker or Baseus).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (version 2.0 or higher) 4K).
• ⚡ Power supply for the phone (with prolonged use).

How to connect:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port of the phone.
2. Put it in. HDMI-cable to adapter and TV (use port) HDMI 2.0/2.1 for 4K).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (Source → HDMI button).
4. The phone may have a request to select the display mode – choose Duplicate screen or Expand screen.

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Important nuances:

• 🔋 The phone will run out faster because of the simultaneous operation of the screen and the transmission of video.
• 🎮 For games, it is recommended to turn on the phone Game Turbo mode (Settings) → Special facilities → Game turbo).
• 📶 If the image doesn’t appear, try another one. HDMI-port on the TV (some ports may be designed only for the ARC).

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Wired HDMI is the only way to get a latency of less than 30ms, which is critical for cloud gaming (xCloud, GeForce NOW) or watching high-resolution video without artifacts.

4. Transfer of media files via DLNA/UPnP

If you just need to stream photos, videos or music to your TV without duplicating the entire screen, the best option is to use the DLNA protocol. It allows you to stream files directly from your phone to TV without additional adapters. Most Samsung TVs support DLNA through the built-in Photos, Videos and Music app.

How to set up:

1. On the Xiaomi phone, install an app for DLNA-servers such as BubbleUPnP or LocalCast.
2. Open the application and select files for broadcast (photo, video, audio).
3. On your TV, launch the Photos, Videos and Music app (or Smart Hub → Multimedia).
4. In the list of devices, select your phone – the content will appear on the TV screen.

Advantages of DLNA:

• ✅ No delay when watching videos (unlike screen duplication).
• ✅ Supported formats MKV, MP4, FLAC (It depends on the TV model).
• ✅ You can control playback from the phone (pause, rewind).

Limitations:

• 🚫 Not all video codecs are supported by a TV (e.g., a TV, H.265 may not reproduce).
• 📁 Only files stored in the phone’s memory are available (not working with online content).

5. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Samsung TV supports Google Cast (built-in or via Chromecast), you can stream content from supported apps (YouTube, Google Photos, Netflix) this method doesn’t duplicate the entire screen, but only streams videos from a specific app.

How to use:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Slip on the broadcast icon (📺) and select your TV from the list.
4. The video will start playing on TV, and the phone can be used for control.

List of apps that support Google Cast:

Important: Some apps (such as TikTok or Twitch) do not support TV broadcasting due to copyright restrictions, in which case only duplicate screens via Miracast or HDMI will help.

6. Solving Connection Problems

If none of the methods work, check the following points:

Common mistakes and their solutions:

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If only part of the phone’s screen is displayed on the TV after connecting via HDMI, go to Settings → Display → Screen Resolution and select Auto or manually set the 16:9 aspect ratio.

7. Alternative methods (for older models)

If your Samsung TV is released before 2016 and doesn’t support Miracast or Smart View, you can use the following methods:

1. via Android TV (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Box):

• 📦 Connect the Mi Box to the TV via HDMI.
• 📱 On your phone, use Google Cast to stream to the console.
• ✅ Plus: all modern applications are supported (Netflix, YouTube in the Internet) 4K).

2. via MHL cable (for phones with support):

• 🔌 We need an adapter. Micro-USB/MHL to HDMI (For older Xiaomis before 2018 year-end).
• ⚡ External power is required for the adapter (use). USB-television-port).
• ⚠️ Cons: maximum resolution — 1080p.

3. Through USB-accumulator:

• 📁 Copy files to a flash drive and connect it to the TV.
• 🎬 Supported formats MP4, MKV, JPG.
• ❌ Disadvantages: No streaming, only local files.

Comparison of all methods of connection

For most tasks, the best choice is Smart View (if simplicity is needed) or HDMI (if stability is important), DLNA is the most convenient for viewing local media files, and only a wired connection for games.

FAQ: Frequent questions

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If you need to stream secure content (Netflix, Disney+), the only reliable ways to do this is by wired HDMI or using built-in apps on your TV.