How to connect Xiaomi phone to TV: full instructions

Modern Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones have become so powerful that many users prefer to watch movies, photos and even play games on the big screen. However, it is often questionable how to display the image correctly from a mobile device to a TV in order to enjoy high-quality content. There are several proven methods, each of which has its own features and advantages.

In this article, we will explore how to connect your phone to your TV using both wireless technology and wired connections, and learn about the intricacies of Mi Remote setup, the specifics of Miracast and DLNA standards, and how to avoid typical device synchronization errors, which will allow you to turn any TV into a full-fledged multimedia center.

The choice of the particular method depends on your TV model and personal preferences. Wireless methods are convenient for quickly showing photos or videos from the gallery, while cable connection will provide minimal latency when playing. Let's look at each option in detail so that you can choose the best scenario for your situation.

Wireless connection via built-in broadcast function

The easiest and most popular way to do this is to use Miracast technology (often called “Translation” or “Wireless Display” on Xiaomi devices), which requires no third-party apps to be installed and works out of the box on most modern smart TVs.

To activate the feature, lower the notification curtain on your smartphone and find the Translation icon. If it is not on the first screen, click on the menu edit button (usually three dots or a pencil) and add a widget. Once turned on, the phone will start searching for available devices within the network range.

• 📺 Make sure your TV supports Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct technology.
• 📶 Check that both devices are in the same router subnet.
• 📱 On older Xiaomi models, the function may be called “Projection».

It's important to understand the difference between simply duplicating the screen and streaming. When you do it, the phone broadcasts everything that happens on the display, including notifications and system sounds, which is convenient for presentations or settings, but can be uncomfortable when watching videos, because the phone's interface will interfere.

⚠️ Attention: When broadcasting wirelessly, the image may have a small latency, which is critical for dynamic gaming, but almost imperceptible when watching movies or slideshows.

Use of Chromecast technology and applications

If your TV doesn’t support native screen broadcasting or is unstable, Google Chromecast (built-in) technology comes to the rescue. Many modern TVs have a built-in Chromecast module, which allows you to stream content directly from apps like YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos without duplicating the entire screen.

To work with this method, you’ll need the Google Home app, which is often pre-installed on Xiaomi smartphones with Google services. Open the app, select your TV from the list of devices, and click on Translate screen, which will provide a more stable connection and better picture quality than Miracast.

The Google Chrome browser is also worth watching, and you can open any web page on your phone, click on the menu (three dots) and select Translate, which allows you to display sites that do not have a separate Smart TV app on the big screen, while still being able to control playback from your smartphone.

• 🌐 Ideal for streaming services and online cinemas.
• 🔋 Less battery consumption compared to full screen duplication.
• 🎮 Allows you to use your phone as a playback control.

Transmission quality depends on the speed of your home network. If the router is far away or the channel is overloaded, the image may “drop” or lower the resolution. In such cases, it is recommended to use a frequency of 5 GHz, if your router and TV support this standard.

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For stable Chromecast operation, make sure that the router does not include AP Isolation (AP Isolation) client isolation, which prevents devices on the same network from seeing each other.

Wired connection via USB Type-C and HDMI

For users who want maximum image quality without compression and delay, wired connection is ideal. However, there is an important caveat: not all Xiaomi smartphones support video output via a USB Type-C port. This feature is available mainly on flagship models with a USB 3.0 port and higher.

To check for support, you will need an adapter. USB Type-C to HDMI. Connect the adapter to the phone and to it — HDMI-If the phone supports video output, the TV screen automatically shows an image, and if there is no support, you will only see a message charging the device.

The advantage of wired is that you don't depend on Wi-Fi speed, and you get a picture in the native resolution of the phone, which is especially important for games with high graphics detail or text, where font clarity is important, and the phone often continues to charge in this mode.

⚠️ Note: Before buying an adapter, be sure to check the specifications of your phone model on the official website.Budget models Redmi and Poco often come with ports. USB 2.0 that does not transmit a video signal.

Broadcasting via DLNA and Mi Remote

Another efficient way is to use the DLNA protocol, which allows you to transfer media files (photos, videos, music) from your phone to your TV without duplicating the screen, which requires you to run a media server (often built into a Smart TV) on your TV, and the phone has an app on it.

Xiaomi and Redmi are the luckyd ones: the MIUI (HyperOS) has already built-in Mi Remote (Mi Remote) app, which allows you to use your smartphone as a universal remote control. If your TV doesn't have a Smart TV but supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can stream photos and videos directly through the Mi Remote interface.

To run, open the app, add your TV, and select Translation or Media File icon. Select Gallery video, click Send, and select the target device. The TV decodes the file itself, unloading the phone's processor.

• 🎞️ Supports reproduction of large-sized video files.
• 🎵 You can use your phone as a remote while the video is going on.
• 📂 Access to files through a standard conductor MIUI.

This method is especially useful if you want to show friends vacation photos or watch a downloaded movie in high bitrate, which can "stutter" when wirelessly duplicated screen DLNA takes over buffering, ensuring smooth playback.

Solving Connection Problems

Despite the ease of setting up, users often face difficulties, and one of the most common problems is that the phone doesn't see the TV on the list of available devices, most often because of the router settings that divide devices into different subnets or block multicast traffic.

Another common problem is desynchronization of sound and image, or intermittent connection breaks, which can be caused by overheating of the phone's Wi-Fi module during long broadcasts or a weak signal, in which case try to restart the router and bring the phone closer to the access point.

If the image is transmitted but the sound is only coming from the phone, check your Bluetooth settings. Sometimes the phone automatically switches the audio output to the headphones or speaker, ignoring the TV, and it's also worth checking if the Do Not Disturb mode is on, which can block system sounds.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party broadcast apps (not from the official GetApps store or Google Play), there is a risk of personal data leakage.

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90% of connection problems are solved by restarting the router and checking that the phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).

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