Connecting your phone to a Xiaomi TV via Bluetooth: full instruction

Wirelessly transferring audio from your phone to your Xiaomi TV via Bluetooth is a convenient way to listen to music, watch movies or play without extra wires. However, many users face difficulties: the connection is not established, the sound is interrupted, the TV does not see the smartphone at all. In this article, we will examine all the nuances of connection, from choosing the right version of Bluetooth to solving typical errors.

It is important to understand that not all Xiaomi models are TV Bluetooth support in principle – some budget series (e.g. Mi) TV 4A Early releases are only equipped with Wi-Fi and IR-We'll go into detail on how to check your model's compatibility, what settings to activate on your phone and TV, and what to do if the connection is constantly broken.

Checking the compatibility of your Xiaomi TV with Bluetooth

Before you try to connect, make sure your Xiaomi TV supports Bluetooth at all.

• 📺 See the specifications of the model on the official Xiaomi website or in the instructions. Look for lines like "Bluetooth 4.2" or "Bluetooth 5.0." For example, Mi. TV Q1 Redmi Smart TV X is equipped with a module and Mi TV 4S 32" - no.
• 🔍 Check the settings menu: go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth. If there's no partition, there's no module.
• 🛠️ View the back panel: some models have a sticker with a list of interfaces where Bluetooth can be specified.

Important: Xiaomi TVs with the prefix “A” in the title (e.g. Mi TV 4A) most often do not have Bluetooth, whereas models with the “Q”, “P” or “Pro” (e.g. Mi TV Q2) support it.

If your TV doesn’t support Bluetooth, alternative ways to connect are:

• 📶 Wi-Fi Direct (for transferring media files)
• 🔌 HDMI-cable-adapter
• 🎧 Bluetooth transmitter (inserted into TV audio output)

Preparing the phone for connection

Before pairing, make sure your smartphone is ready to connect:

1. Turn on Bluetooth: On Android: Swipe down the notification bar and click the Bluetooth icon (or go to Settings → Connected Devices → Connection Options → Bluetooth). On iPhone: Settings → Bluetooth and move the slider to the right.

Update the firmware

Settings → System → Software Update

Settings → Main → Software Update

Make sure there are no restrictions

On Android phones, it is also recommended to:

• 🔄 Reset your network settings (if you have previously had connection problems): → System system → Reset → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.
• 📱 Remove old coupled devices that may be in conflict: In the list of Bluetooth devices, click on the gear next to the unwanted device and select Forget».

Step-by-step instruction for Bluetooth connection

The algorithm for pairing the phone with Xiaomi TV via Bluetooth:

1. Activate Bluetooth on your TV: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth → Turn on the TV will start searching for available devices.
2. Start a search on your phone: On Android: In the Bluetooth menu, click on “Search for Devices” or “Add a New Device.” On iPhone: Wait for the TV to appear in the “Other Devices” list.

Select the TV in the list

Confirm the conjugation

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If the TV is not on the list:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure that the distance between them does not exceed 10 meters (optimally - 1-3 meters).
• 🛡️ Turn it off. VPN or firewall on the phone – they can block detection.

Adjusting the sound after connecting

After successful pairing, you need to configure the sound transmission:

1. Select TV as audio output device: On Android: in the notification panel hold the Bluetooth icon → select the connected TV in the Playback Devices list. On iOS: open the control panel (swipe down from the top right corner) → click on the playback icon in the music control unit → select the TV.

Adjust the sound delay

Settings of TV → Sound → Sound delay → Set the value of 0–200 ms

Start at 100ms and adjust if the sound is not synced to the video.

Typical Sound Problems and Their Solutions:

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If the sound is lost when you lock your phone screen, turn off battery optimization for an app that plays the sound (like YouTube or Spotify). On Android, this is done in Settings → Apps → [App name] → Battery → Battery Optimization → No restrictions.

Features of connecting iPhone to Xiaomi TV

Apple devices have a number of limitations when working with Xiaomi TV:

• 🍎 Support for codecs: iPhone uses AAC Bluetooth, while some Xiaomi models TV work better SBC. It can cause a stuttering sound.
• 🔗 Limited functionality: iPhone does not support Bluetooth video (sound only) and requires AirPlay or HDMI-adapter.
• 🔄 Automatic reconnect: iOS can “forget” the TV after rebooting. To avoid this, attach the device to the Favorites list after the first connection (swipe right on the TV name in the Bluetooth menu).

If the iPhone doesn't see the Xiaomi TV,

1. Make sure the TV is in detection mode (the Bluetooth menu should have the “Visible for all devices” option on it).
2. On the iPhone, turn off and turn on Bluetooth again.
3. Try connecting from another device (like an Android smartphone) to check the Bluetooth module on your TV.

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For stable operation of the iPhone with Xiaomi TV over Bluetooth, use the TV firmware not lower than MIUI TV 3.0. On older versions, pairing problems may occur.

Addressing common mistakes

Let’s look at the typical failures and ways to eliminate them:

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi TV after updating the firmware ceased to be detected by Bluetooth, reset its settings to factory (Settings) → System system → Reset → Reset all settings. This will delete all the associated devices and return the standard module parameters.

• 🚫 Unconnected Error: Reboot both devices. Remove the TV from your Bluetooth device list and try to reconnect. Check if the TV is connected to another device (e.g. wireless headphones).
• 🔊 Latency: In your TV settings, reduce the latency (see section above). Use low latency codecs (e.g., aptX Low Latency if your phone and TV support them).
• 📱 Phone does not see TV: Make sure the TV is on detection mode (Settings) → Bluetooth → See if the antivirus or firewall on your phone is blocking device search.

If the problem persists, try alternative methods of connecting:

• 📶 Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct (for screen broadcasting).
• 🔌 HDMI-adapter (e.g, USB-C to HDMI modern smartphones).
• 🎵 3.5mm audio cable (if the TV has audio input).

Alternative ways to connect your phone to Xiaomi TV

If Bluetooth doesn’t work or doesn’t work on your model, consider other options:

To connect via Wi-Fi Direct:

1. On TV: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct → Enable.
2. On the phone: In your Wi-Fi settings, select the network with your TV’s name (e.g., “DIRECT-MiTV-Q1”).
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

⚠️ Note: When using Wi-Fi Direct, the TV and phone will be disconnected from the main Wi-Fi network, which means you will not be able to stream content from the Internet (for example, YouTube) and use Wi-Fi Direct at the same time.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connectivity