How to connect Xiaomi phone to TV: everything from Miracast to HDMI

Why to connect Xiaomi smartphone to the TV and what you need

Have you ever wanted to show pictures of your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV, or stream a movie with Xiaomi wirelessly? Connecting your smartphone to your TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching high-resolution content to using your TV as a second monitor. But how do you do it right to avoid lags, connection breaks, or compatibility issues?

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to connect Xiaomi phones (including Redmi and POCO) to modern TVs, from wireless technologies like Miracast and Google Cast to classic wired methods via HDMI or USB. You’ll learn which option is right for your TV model, what settings to activate on your smartphone, and how to fix typical errors (for example, when the TV “can’t see” the phone).

Before you start, check two key points: 1. Device compatibility – not all older TVs support wireless broadcasting, and some Xiaomi smartphones may require firmware updates. 2. Network conditions – for stable Wi-Fi Direct or DLNA operation, both devices must be connected to the same network (or the TV must support an access point).

1. Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast technology (aka Screen Mirroring or Screen Display) allows you to duplicate the screen of your smartphone on your TV without wires, a method that works on most modern TVs (beginning in 2013-2014) and is supported by all Xiaomi smartphones based on Android 4.2+.

How does it work? Your phone creates a direct Wi-Fi Direct connection to your TV, transmitting images and sound in real time. The main advantage is that there is no dependence on the router: devices connect directly, even without the Internet; Minus is possible delays when watching videos or games (depending on the TV model and smartphone).

Step-by-step:

• 📺 On TV: Open the settings menu, find the Network section → Miracast (or Screen Mirroring, Wi-Fi Direct) on Samsung, it could be Smart View, on the Internet. LG — Screen Share.
• 📱 On Xiaomi smartphone: go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen Transfer (or Wireless Display).
• 🔍 From the list of available devices, select the name of your TV. Confirm the connection on both devices.
• 🎮 Now the phone screen is duplicated TV. To turn off, click Stop Mirroring in the notification curtain.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not listed, check if it is enabled with Device Detection Mode. On some Sony or Philips models, this option must be manually activated in the network settings.

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2. Streaming via Google Cast (Chromecast, Android TV)

If you have a smart TV on Android TV (for example, Xiaomi Mi TV, Sony Bravia with Google TV) or Chromecast is connected, you can use Google Cast technology. Unlike Miracast, it does not broadcast the entire screen, but only content from supported applications (YouTube, Netflix, Chrome browser, etc.).

Advantages of the method:

✅ Less load on the smartphone (no duplicate interface, only content).

✅ The ability to continue using the phone during the broadcast.

✅ Support 4K HDR compatible.

How to connect:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube).
3. Slip on the broadcast icon (📺) Choose your TV or Chromecast.
4. Start the video and it will start playing on the big screen.

If the Cast icon does not appear:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and TV.
• 📶 Check that both devices are on the same network (some routers share 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz – choose one bandwidth).
• 🔧 Update the firmware of the TV and applications on the smartphone.

3. HDMI wired connection (for games and without delay)

If you need a minimum response time (for example, for mobile games or watching movies in high definition), the best choice is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 📱 Xiaomi Smartphone with Support USB-C (Micro-USB for older models).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (or micro-USB → HDMI for Redmi 4/5 etc.).
• 📺 Free port TV HDMI (preferably HDMI 2.0+ for 4K).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone and the other end to the HDMI-television-port.
2. Select the signal source (HDMI 1/2/3) on the TV.
3. On the smartphone may appear a request for permission to transfer the screen – confirm it.
4. If the image does not appear, go to Settings → Display → HDMI mode and select the desired resolution.

⚠️ Cheap Chinese adapters often don’t support sound HDMI. For a full broadcast, choose certified accessories (for example, Xiaomi). USB-C to HDMI or Baseus).

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4. USB connection (for files and charging)

If you don’t need to duplicate the screen, but just watch a photo/video from your phone on your TV or charge your device while you’re watching, USB connectivity works on almost all TVs (even older ones) and doesn’t require Wi-Fi setup.

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-A → USB-C (Micro-USB for older models).
• 📺 TV with USB-port (usually marked as USB Media or Service).

How to connect:

1. Connect the phone and TV with a cable.
2. On your TV, select a USB source (could be called Multimedia or External Device).
3. On the smartphone will appear a request – select File Transfer (MTP).
4. Use the TV remote to open files (photos, videos, music) on your phone.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ You can not broadcast the screen or run applications.
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (e.g..mkv may not play).
• ⚡ The phone will be slowly discharged (if you are not using it). USB-port TV non-charging).

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If the TV can’t see the files on the phone, try formatting the flash drive into FAT32 and copying the content to it – then plug the flash drive directly into the TV.

5. Broadcast via DLNA (for music and video)

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard for sharing media between devices on a local network, unlike Miracast, it only broadcasts media files (not the entire screen), but with minimal load on the smartphone.

How it works for Xiaomi:

1. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your smartphone, open the Gallery or Music, select a file.
3. Slip on the Share Icon → DLNA or Devices nearby.
4. Choose your TV from the list (may be named by model, for example) Samsung-6-Series).

If the DLNA option is not available:

• 📱 Install a third-party application, such as BubbleUPnP or LocalCast.
• 📺 On the TV, turn on the support DLNA In network settings (may be called Media Server or AllShare).

⚠️ Note: Some TVs (especially Xiaomi Mi) TV) Block the reproduction of files with a resolution above 1080p down DLNA. For 4K use HDMI or Google Cast.

6.The solution to the problems: the TV can't see the Xiaomi phone

If the connection fails, check these points:

Additional advice:

• 🔄 Restart router – sometimes broadcast problems are conflict-related IP-address.
• 📱 On Xiaomi, turn off Developer Mode (if enabled) – it can block wireless connections.
• 📺 Update the TV firmware: older versions often lack support for new protocols.

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If neither method works, check to see if your antivirus or VPN on your smartphone is blocking the broadcast. Turn them off temporarily and try to connect again.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to a TV