How to Connect to a Xiaomi TV: Everything from Wi-Fi to Miracast

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV series, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV A, etc.) support several ways of connecting, from classic HDMI to wireless protocols like Miracast or DLNA. However, users often face problems: the TV does not see the network, the smartphone can not connect to the Mi TV through the application, the image is displayed with artifacts in HDMI. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of connecting, taking into account the features of PatchWall firmware and Google TV (for new models), and also give checklists for troubleshooting.

It's important to understand that the connection algorithm depends on the purpose: you need to broadcast the screen of your smartphone, connect the peripherals (keyboard, gamepad), configure a smart home via Mi Home or just display the image from your laptop? This will depend on the choice of protocol. For example, for game consoles, HDMI 2.1 is optimal (if the TV supports), and for transferring files more convenient than DLNA or SMB. We structured instructions for use cases so you can quickly find the right way.

1. Connect to Xiaomi TV via Wi-Fi (for Internet and services)

Without a network connection, Xiaomi TV loses most of its functions: PatchWall, Netflix, YouTube, firmware is not updated, and voice assistant XiaoAI refuses to execute commands. To set up Wi-Fi, follow the following steps:

1. Turn on the TV and press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to the section Network and Internet → Wi-Fi.
3. Choose your network from the list. If it is not available, click Update or check if the router is on 2.4 GHz mode (some Xiaomi TV models do not support 5 GHz).
4. Enter your password with your on-screen keyboard. Use the microphone remote for convenience, and you can dictate your password with your voice.

If the TV is not connected to Wi-Fi, check:

• 🔄 Restart the router – sometimes it helps banal power outage for 30 seconds.
• 📶 Router mode – Xiaomi TVs work better in mixed mode b/g/n (not ac/ax).
• 🔒 Type of encryption - if worth it WPA3, Try switching to WPA2-PSK.
• 📡 Wi-Fi Channel – Avoid congested channels (use applications like Wi-Fi Analyzer for analysis).

Attention! On Google TVs (e.g. Xiaomi TV A2 4K), the way to set up the network is different: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi. Also available in these models is the “Fast Connection” function – the TV can automatically connect to the network to which your Xiaomi smartphone previously connected (provided that one Mi Account).

2. HDMI connection: laptop, console, game console

HDMI is the most reliable way to transmit video and sound without delay. Xiaomi TVs are equipped with HDMI 2.0 or HDMI 2.1 ports (in 2022 and later models), which allows you to display images with a resolution of up to 4K@120Hz.

• 🎮 For game consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X) Enable Game Mode in your TV settings (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → Playing).
• 💻 For laptops/PCs, you may need to manually adjust the resolution (for example, 1920×1080@60Hz instead 4K@30Hz, if the cable does not support high bandwidth).
• 🔊 If the sound is only going through the speakers of the laptop, check if selected. HDMI as a sound output device in settings Windows/macOS.

To avoid connection problems:

1. Use certified HDMI cables (e.g. High Speed HDMI for 4K or Ultra High Speed HDMI for 8K). Cheap cables may not transmit HDR or Dolby Vision signals.
2. If the image flashes or disappears, try disabling HDCP in the source settings (for example, on a PC in the graphics card drivers).
3. A MacBook may require an adapter (e.g. USB-C → HDMI).

Use HDMI 2.0 or later cable

The source (PC/prefix) selected the correct resolution

Game Mode (for consoles) enabled

The sound is configured to output via HDMI

HDMI port on your TV is good (try another port)

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Critical information: In Xiaomi Mi TV 4S and Mi TV 4A (2018-2019), HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 ports support ARC (Audio Return Channel) and HDMI 3 do not. If you connect a soundbar or receiver, use the first two ports.

3. Wireless screen broadcast (Miracast, AirPlay, Google Cast)

If you need to duplicate the screen of a smartphone, tablet or laptop on a Xiaomi TV without wires, there are three main protocols:

To connect via Miracast (the most versatile option for Android):

1. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. On your smartphone: open Settings → Connections → Screen Broadcast (on Xiaomi) or Quick Settings → Wireless Display (on other Androids).
3. Select the TV from the list. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Attention! On PatchWall TVs, Miracast may not work as smoothly due to firmware limitations, in which case upgrade to the latest version or use Google Cast through the Google Home app.

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If the broadcast is lagging, reduce the screen resolution on your smartphone to 720p or turn off HDR in the TV display settings.

4. Connect via the Mi Home app (for smart home)

If your Xiaomi TV is integrated into the Mi Home ecosystem, you can control it through an app on your smartphone: turn it on/off, adjust volume, run apps with voice.

1. Install the Mi Home app (available for Android and iOS).
2. Sign in with the same Mi Account as you do on your TV.
3. Press + → Add the device → TV.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen. The TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the smartphone.

You can use Mi Home to:

• 🔊 Manage the XiaoAI voice assistant (even if the TV doesn't have a microphone).
• 📱 Use your smartphone as a remote control (including gestures).
• 🔄 Set up automation (for example, turn off the TV on a timer).
• 📺 View browsing history (if synchronization is enabled).

Attention! On Google TVs (such as Xiaomi TV A Pro), some of the Mi Home features may be limited, in which case use the Google TV app for remote control.

5. Connecting peripherals: keyboard, mouse, gamepad

Xiaomi Android TVs support Bluetooth and USB peripheral devices. This is convenient for:

• 🎮 Games (connecting Xbox or DualShock gamepad).
• ⌨️ Convenient text input (keyboard) + mouse).
• 🖱️ Media player management (e.g. Kodi).

For Bluetooth connection:

1. Go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Enable the search mode on the device (for example, press the Share button on the DualShock 4 gamepad).
3. Select the device from the list and confirm the pairing.

For USB-devices (keyboard, mouse, flash drive):

• Use USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 on your TV.
• If the device is not detected, try it. OTG-adapter (for example, to connect a hard disk).
• Gamepads may need to be flashed (for example, DualShock 4 only works in HID mode).

6. Connection via USB: flash drive, hard drive, webcam

USB ports on Xiaomi TVs allow you to:

• 📁 View photos/videos from a flash drive or external HDD.
• 🎥 Connect your webcam to video calls (for example, via Zoom or Google Duo).
• 🔄 Update the firmware manually (if the TV is not updated by air).

To connect an external drive:

1. Format the flash drive in FAT32 or exFAT (NTFS is not supported on all models).
2. Connect the device to the USB port on the TV.
3. Open the File Manager or Gallery app to access files.

Attention! Xiaomi TVs do not support recording on external drives - only reading, and some models (for example, Mi TV 4A) do not play video in MKV format with H.265 codec - in this case, use Plex or Kodi for transcoding.

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To play video from an external drive, use VLC or Kodi apps – they support more formats than the standard Xiaomi player.

7. Troubleshooting: TV cannot see device

If the connection is not working, use this instruction:

If the problem is not resolved:

1. Check firmware updates (Settings → About TV → System Update).
2. Reset your network settings (Settings → Network and Internet → Network Reset).
3. Turn off the VPN on your router or TV – it can block connections.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting to Xiaomi TV