How to transfer the phone screen to the TV Xiaomi: all working ways

Do you want to show pictures of your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV, or give a presentation from your smartphone? Do you think it requires complex settings or expensive equipment? In fact, you can bring your phone screen to a Xiaomi TV in a few minutes — and you don't have to be a techie. In this article, we'll look at all the current ways of duplicating your screen, from wireless to wired, with the features of MIUI firmware and Mi TV/Redmi Smart TVs.

The main advantage of Xiaomi technology is the deep integration of the ecosystem. If you have both a phone and a TV of this brand (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro + Mi TV Q2 55), it will take literally 2 clicks to synchronize. But even if devices of different brands are not a problem, we will tell you how to get around the restrictions and achieve stable connection. And you will learn why some Xiaomi models appear black screen in applications when you duplicate the screen (Netflix, Disney+) and how to fix it.

1. Wireless transmission over Miracast (without router)

Miracast technology is a wireless image transfer standard that supports almost all modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with the Redmi Note). 7) and Mi series TVs TV/Redmi Smart TV. The main advantage of the method is that you do not need an Internet or a router: communication is established directly between devices.

How does it work? Your phone becomes a transmitter and your TV becomes a receiver. Data is transmitted over Wi-Fi Direct at 5 GHz, which provides minimal latency (important for gaming), but there's a caveat: if the TV is on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Miracast may not find the device.

• ✅ Pros: no link to the router, low latency, supports sound.
• ❌ Cons: can slow down with a weak signal, not all applications support broadcasting (due to the fact that the application is not supported by the Internet). DRM).
• 🔧 Required: Miracast-enabled phone and TV (check in settings).

Instructions for Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO phones:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. Enable the Wireless Display option (or Miracast on older versions of MIUI).
3. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Miracast (or Screen Mirroring).
4. Select the name of your TV from the list of available devices on your phone.

⚠️ Warning: If the image on the TV slows down, try reducing the resolution of the phone screen to 720p In Miracast settings, some Redmi Note models need to enable Compatibility Mode.

2. Screen duplication via Wi-Fi (with router)

If your TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you can use the built-in MIUI functions to broadcast the screen. This method is convenient because it does not require additional adapters, but depends on the stability of the network. If the router is weak (for example, Xiaomi Mi Router 3 over a large area), lags can occur.

Feature: Some apps (like YouTube or TikTok) allow you to broadcast only content, not the entire screen. This is convenient if you do not want to show notifications or personal information.

• 📶 Step 1: Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network (preferably 5 GHz).
• 📺 Step 2: On TV: Settings → Smart functions → Screen Mirroring (or Mi Share).
• 📱 Step 3: On the phone: Settings → Connections → Screen transmission → Find the devices.
• 🔄 Step 4: Select the TV from the list and confirm the connection.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may not support Google Cast. In this case, use Miracast or update the software through Settings → Updating the system.

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3. Wired connection via HDMI (for minimum delay)

If you want maximum stability (for example, to stream games from your phone or watch movies in 4K HDR), the best option is a direct HDMI connection.

• 📱 Xiaomi Smartphone with Support USB-C (Micro-USB for older models).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (for new models; or MHL-adapter (for older ones).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (usually complete with a TV).

Important: not all adapters are the same! 4K@60Hz output requires an adapter with DisplayPort Alt Mode support (e.g. Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI or Baseus). Cheap Chinese adapters often only give 1080p@30Hz.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable to adapter and TV.
2. On the TV, select the signal source: HDMI 1/2/3 (depending on the port).
3. A request for permission may appear on the phone. HDMI-Conclusions - Select Allow.
4. If the image does not appear, restart the phone or check the settings for developers → Simulation of an external display.

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If the phone doesn’t detect the TV via HDMI, try enabling the USB debugging option in the developer’s settings and reconnecting the cable.

4.Using Mi Share (for Xiaomi devices)

Mi Share is Xiaomi’s proprietary technology for fast file transfer and screen duplication between ecosystem devices, which is faster than the standard Miracast and supports additional features such as controlling a TV from a phone (like a remote).

To use the Mi Share, both devices must:

• 📱 Connect to a single Wi-Fi network (or use Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔄 Have the latest firmware version (check in Settings on TV) → Updating the system).
• 🔐 Be linked to one Mi Account (optional, but speeds up the connection).

How to turn on:

1. On the phone: Settings → Connections → Mi Share.
2. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share.
3. Select the TV from the list and confirm the connection.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Smart TVs TV Update the software with firmware up to 1.4.65, the Mi Share function may not work smoothly.

5. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (such as the Mi TV Q1/Q2 or Mi TV P1) models, you can stream the screen via Google Home or the built-in app features.This method is convenient for streaming videos from YouTube, Netflix or Twitch.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, turn on Google Cast: Settings → Smart Features → Google Cast.
3. On your phone, open an app (like YouTube) and click the Cast icon (📡).
4. Choose your TV from the list.

For full screen duplication (not just video):

1. Download the Google Home app from the Play Market.
2. Open it, select your TV and click Broadcast screen.

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Google Cast is the best choice for streaming videos, but is not suitable for gaming or working with apps due to high latency.

6. Alternative methods: via the console or PC

If none of these methods work, there are two more options:

• 🎮 Through the Mi Box or NVIDIA Shield: Connect the set-top box to the TV HDMI. On your phone, turn on Miracast or Google Cast and select the console.

Through computer (for presentations):