Connecting Xiaomi TV to your phone over Wi-Fi: 5 proven ways

Wirelessly streaming content from your phone to the big screen of Xiaomi TV has become an integral part of the modern multimedia experience. USB-You can put the drive in seconds on the Mi TV Photos, videos, or even duplicate your smartphone screen for presentations or games, but how to do it right to avoid image delays, communication interruptions, or compatibility issues?

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to connect your phone to a Xiaomi TV over Wi-Fi – from standard Miracast and Google Cast functions to branded solutions like Mi Share. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances for different models of TVs (Mi TV A series, Mi TV Q, Mi TV P1) and smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark).

1. Preparation of TV and phone for wireless connection

Before you start streaming, make sure both devices meet the minimum requirements. For Xiaomi TVs, these are:

• 📺 Model no older than 2018 (series Mi) TV 4 and later) with Miracast or Google Cast support. Check compatibility in the Settings menu → Connections → Wireless projection.
• 🔄 Updated software: firmware version is not lower MIUI TV 2.0 (older models may require manual updates via the USB).
• 📶 Connecting to a single Wi-Fi network with a phone (except live Wi-Fi Direct broadcasting).

For a smartphone, the requirements depend on the method of connection:

• 📱 Android: OS version is not lower than Android 5.0 (for Miracast or Android 8.0 (Google Cast. On devices. Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO The wireless display function should be enabled in the settings.
• 🍎 iPhone: iOS 12 and newer models only, but with limitations – only available via AirPlay-enabled apps (e.g. YouTube or Netflix).

⚠️ Warning: If your Xiaomi TV is connected to the network via Ethernet cable and your phone is connected to Wi-Fi, the broadcast may not work. Solution: temporarily switch the TV to Wi-Fi mode or use Wi-Fi Direct.

Before the first connection, follow the following steps:

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Method 2: Wireless projection via Miracast (for Android)

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcast standard supported by most Xiaomi TVs and Android smartphones, with the main advantage of minimal latency (up to 50 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching videos.

• ❌ It doesn't work with iPhone.
• ❌ Not all apps support audio transmission (for example, Netflix can block audio).
• ❌ Requires a stable Wi-Fi signal 5 GHz (at 2.4 GHz, lags are possible).

Instructions for connection:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connections → Wireless projection and select Miracast.
2. On your smartphone, go to Settings → Connections → Wireless display (on Xiaomi the path may differ: Settings → Screen → Wireless display).
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g., MiTV-AB1234).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices. The code may appear on the TV screen — type it on the phone.

If the connection fails:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Reconnect to Wi-Fi (sometimes changing the channel on the router from a car to a fixed one, such as 36 or 48, helps).
• 🔧 On the TV in the menu For developers, turn on the option Debugging over Wi-Fi (path: Settings) → On TV. → Version of the software - click 7 times on the version number).

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If the image on the TV is displayed with black boxes, change the aspect ratio in the broadcast settings on the phone (usually the option is called “Fix under the screen”).

3. Method 2: Google Cast (for Android and iOS)

Google Cast is a more versatile method than Miracast, as it works not only with Xiaomi, but also with other Android TVs.

• ✅ iPhone support (via apps like YouTube or Google Home).
• ✅ The ability to stream individual apps (not the entire screen) saving battery power.
• ✅ Stable operation at 2.4 GHz frequency.

How to connect:

1. Make sure that the TV has Google Play Services installed (older Mi TV models may need to be manually installed via APK).
2. On your phone, download Google Home (for Android) or check for Cast support in the right app (for example, on YouTube, click on the stream icon in the upper right corner).
3. In Google Home, select your Xiaomi TV from the device list and click Translate screen.

Typical errors and decisions:

4. Method 3: The proprietary Mi Share feature (only for Xiaomi devices)

Mi Share is Xiaomi’s unique technology that combines Miracast speed and AirDrop simplicity.It only works between Xiaomi devices (Mi TV series and smartphones on MIUI 12 and later), but provides minimal latency and file transfer support.

How to turn on Mi Share:

1. On TV: Settings → Connections → Mi Share → turn on the slider.
2. On your phone: lower the notification curtain and hold the Mi Share icon (or go to Settings → Connections → Mi Share).
3. Select the file to transmit (photo, video) or click Translate screen.
4. In the list of devices, tap on the name of your TV.

Advantages of Mi Share:

• 🚀 File transfer speed up to 20 MB/s (2 times faster than Bluetooth).
• 🔒 Automatic data encryption.
• 🎮 Support for gamepad when broadcasting games (for example, for Black Shark).

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI Mi Share is gone, check the region of the device. In some firmwares for Europe, it is disabled, you need to change the region to India or China.

5. Method 4: Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection without router)

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your phone and your Xiaomi TV directly, without a router intermediary.

• 🏠 There is no home Wi-Fi (for example, in the country).
• 🔒 You need to protect the broadcast from prying eyes as much as possible.
• 📶 Router's running unstable.

Step-by-step:

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct → turn on the function.
2. On your phone: in the Wi-Fi settings, select Wi-Fi Direct (on Xiaomi path: Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → Wi-Fi Direct).
3. In the list, find the name of your TV (e.g., DIRECT-MiTV-AB12) and connect.
4. After the connection, start the broadcast via Miracast or Mi Share.

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ The distance between the devices should not exceed 5 meters.
• ⚠️ Data transfer speed is lower than when connecting via a router.
• ⚠️ Some Mi models on some of them TV Wi-Fi Direct only works with Xiaomi phones.

6. Method 5: Third-party applications

If the standard methods don't work, you can use third-party apps, and we tested the 3 most reliable options:

Instructions for ApowerMirror (recommended for iPhone):

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (via Google Play on Mi TV).
2. Run ApowerMirror on both devices and select Connect to TV.
3. On the phone, tap the name of the TV in the list.
4. Confirm the connection on TV (entry may be required) PIN-code).

⚠️ Warning: When using third-party apps, turn off battery optimization for them in your phone settings, otherwise the connection will break.

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For stable broadcasting through third-party applications, it is recommended to use a router with support for the Wi-Fi 6 standard (802.11ax) or a mesh system.

7. Solving typical connection problems

Even with the right setup, there can be failures. Let's look at the most common ones:

Problem 1: The TV doesn’t appear in the list of available devices.

• 🔹 Check if you have Detection on TV (in Miracast or Google Cast settings).
• 🔹 Make sure your phone is Bluetooth enabled – some protocols (such as Mi Share) use it for initial pairing.
• 🔹 Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-server does not issue IP-addresses to new devices.

Problem 2: The image is lagging or slowing down.

• 🔹 Switch to 5 GHz in your router settings (if your phone and TV support it).
• 🔹 Close all background apps on your phone, especially instant messengers and streaming services.
• 🔹 Reduce the broadcast resolution in Miracast settings (e.g., with 1080p before 720p).

Problem 3: There is no sound when broadcasting.

• 🔹 Check if the sound on the TV is turned off (Mute button).
• 🔹 In the broadcast settings on the phone, select Transmit audio.
• 🔹 For some applications (such as Netflix), the sound is blocked by the Internet. DRM — use HDMI Smart YouTube TV.

8. Comparison of Connection Methods: Which One Should Choose?

The choice of method depends on your tasks and devices. Below is a comparison table:

Selection recommendations:

• 🎮 For games, use Mi Share or Miracast (minimum lags).
• 🎬 Google Cast or LocalCast is the right place to watch movies.
• 📱 If you have an iPhone, choose Google Cast or ApowerMirror.
• 🏡 For giving or traveling (without a router) - Wi-Fi Direct.

FAQ: Frequent questions