How to connect a Xiaomi phone to a Xiaomi TV: the full guide 2026

Connecting a Xiaomi smartphone to a TV of the same brand opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching photos on a large screen to streaming high-resolution videos. However, many users face difficulties in choosing the optimal way to connect. In this article, we will examine all the current methods, from wireless technologies to wired connections, and provide recommendations for correcting typical errors.

Xiaomi's technology is very much about the ecosystem integration: MIUI TVs and MIUI/HyperOS smartphones support proprietary protocols that make pairing easier, but even if you have models from different years of production, there's a solution, and the key is to identify the interfaces that are available on your devices.

Before you start, check: 1) The version of MIUI/HyperOS on your phone (in Settings → About Phone). 2) The TV model (in Settings → About Device). 3 The availability of updates for both devices will eliminate compatibility issues.

1. Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

The most versatile way for modern devices is Miracast technology, built into most Xiaomi TVs (starting with the 2018 Mi TV 4A) and smartphones (starting with the Redmi Note 5), which allows you to duplicate the phone screen on TV without wires, but requires support for Wi-Fi Direct.

To activate Miracast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen Transfer (or Wireless Display in New Versions) MIUI).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and networking → Screen Mirroring (or Miracast).
• 🔍 In the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your TV (e.g. Xiaomi). TV-ATV1234).
• ✅ Confirm the pairing on both devices.

Important: Miracast's image latency is 30 to 100 milliseconds, which is noticeable in games, but not critical for video.

• 📶 Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network (even if you use Miracast).
• 🔋 Close background applications on your smartphone.
• 🎮 In games, enable Game Turbo mode in your phone settings.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs TV A2 And the newer Miracast may not work if the developer's settings have disabled the Wireless Display setting. → On TV. → Software version and 7 times click on the item Assembly number.

HDMI Connection: Maximum Quality Without Latency

If you need to send an image in permission 4K@60Hz Play mobile games on the big screen, HDMI-Connectivity is the best choice:

• 📱 Xiaomi Smartphone with Support USB-C → HDMI (Most models after 2020).
• 🔌 cable or adapter USB-C to HDMI (We recommend original from Xiaomi or certified by Anker).
• 📺 Free port TV HDMI (better HDMI 2.0 or newer).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable to adapter and TV.
2. On the TV, select the source of the signal (Source button or Input button on the remote).
3. The phone will be notified of connecting to an external display. Select Duplicate screen or Expand screen.
4. If necessary, change the resolution in Settings → Display → HDMI resolution.

Advantages of HDMI:

• 🎮 Minimum delay (10-20 ms) – ideal for gamers.
• 📊 Support HDR10 Dolby Vision (on compatible models).
• 🔋 Power your phone while you connect (if the adapter supports Power Delivery).

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi smartphones 9/9A/9C and POCO M3 exit HDMI It may not work due to the limitations of the Helio processor. G35/G80. Check your model compatibility on Xiaomi’s support site.

Check HDMI support on your phone (in the instructions or on the Xiaomi website)

Buy a certified USB-C adapter → HDMI

Update the TV to the latest version

Choose. HDMI-port ARC (sound-wise)

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3. USB Connection: Easy Way to Photo and Video

If you need to quickly show photos or videos from your phone to TV, you can use the USB-This method doesn't transmit the screen in real time, but it allows you to view media files through the built-in conductor of the TV.

What you need:

• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone with a connector USB-C or micro-USB.
• 🔌 Cable USB-A → USB-C/Micro-USB (usually comes with a phone).
• 📺 Xiaomi TV with USB-Port (supports formats) FAT32, exFAT, NTFS).

How to connect:

1. Put the cable in the phone and USB-television-port.
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (or MTP) mode in the connection notification.
3. On the TV, open the Explorer or Media Player app.
4. Select the connected device (Xiaomi [model]) and find the files you want.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ No screen duplication, only access to files.
• ❌ Video in the video 4K It can slow down due to limitations USB 2.0.
• ✅ It does not require Wi-Fi settings or the purchase of adapters.

4. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (built into Android TV models like Mi TV Q1/Q2), you can stream content from apps like YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos directly.

How it works:

• 📱 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🎬 Open a supported app (like YouTube) and click the Cast icon (screen icon with Wi-Fi).
• 📺 In the list of devices, select your TV (Xiaomi-TV-[model]).
• 📽️ Content will be broadcast on TV, and the phone can be used for control.

The advantages of Google Cast:

• 🎥 Support 4K HDR streaming.
• 🔋 Minimum load on the phone – the content is broadcast directly from the Internet.
• 🎵 The ability to transmit sound to the speakers of TV or soundbar.

List of applications that support Cast:

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware (e.g. India), Google Cast may be disabled. To activate it, go to Settings → Annexes → System applications → Google Play Services and enable auto-update.

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

If your TV and phone are integrated into the Xiaomi Smart Home ecosystem, you can control your TV directly from your smartphone via the Mi Home app.

• 📺 Turn the TV on/off.
• 🔊 Adjust volume.
• 🎬 Switch signal sources (HDMI, TV, USB).
• 🔍 Use the Xiao voice assistant AI (supported-model).

How to set up:

1. Install the Mi Home app from Google Play.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Click + → Add the device and select the TV.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to pair (scan will be required) QR-TV-code).

Important: For full control, the TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the phone, and the Remote Control option must be enabled in the TV settings (Settings → Smart Home → Remote Access).

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If the TV doesn’t appear in Mi Home, try resetting its network settings: go to Settings → Network → Forget the network, then reconnect and re-pair.

6. Solving the Problem: Why the Phone Doesn't Connect to TV

Even when you set it up correctly, you can get errors, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and TV.
• 📋 Check if your TV model supports the chosen connection method (information is available in the specifications).
• 📡 Update the firmware on both devices to the latest version.

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If you have a Xiaomi TV on Android TV (like the Mi TV Q1), try Google Cast first, which is the most stable method. For older models (Mi TV 3/4), it is better to use HDMI or Miracast.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to Xiaomi TV