How to Show Photos from Your Phone on a Xiaomi Mi TV: All Ways to 2026

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Watching photos on a small smartphone screen is like watching a masterpiece of painting through a keyhole. Xiaomi Mi TVs with diagonals from 43 to 98 inches reveal details of images that you never noticed: the texture of clouds at sunset, facial expressions in a group photo or the nuances of colors in the landscape. But how to transfer images from your phone to the big screen without losing quality?

The methods depend on your TV model (Mi TV A, P1, Q2 or S Pro series), your smartphone operating system (Android or iOS), and whether you want a single transfer or constant synchronization. This article presents the current methods for 2026, tested on the latest versions of MIUI TV firmware and Google TV (for models with Android TV).

Important: If your TV is released before 2019, some features (such as Mi Share or Google Cast) may not be available. → On TV.

Method 1: Wireless transmission via Mi Share (for Xiaomi phones)

Xiaomi’s proprietary Mi Share technology is the fastest way to transfer photos if you have a phone of the same brand (like the Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13 or POCO X5). Speeds reach 10MB/s, and quality is maintained in the original resolution (up to 8K for supported models).

How it works:

• 📱 On the phone: open the gallery, select photos → Press "Share» → Choose Mi Share.
• 📺 On TV: Go to the Apps → Mi Share (or open the notification panel and enable file reception).
• 🔗 Confirm the connection on both devices – the transfer will begin automatically.

Mi Share supports up to 1000 photos in one session, but with a large volume (more than 5 GB), you can hang on TVs with 1 GB of RAM (for example, Mi TV 4A 32).

⚠️ Note: If photos don't show up after transfer, check the file format. Xiaomi Mi TV supportive HEIC (iPhone format RAW No conversion. Use it. JPEG or PNG.

Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your phone and TV

Update Mi Share to the latest version (App Store/Google Play)

Turn off the energy saving mode on the phone

Allow notifications for Mi Share in the settings-->

Method 2: Google Cast (Chromecast) for Android and iPhone

If you have a Xiaomi TV on Android TV (Mi TV P1, Q2 or later), Google Cast’s built-in feature allows you to stream a smartphone screen or individual photos wirelessly.

Instructions for Android:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a photo in the gallery → click “Share” → select “Translate” (Cast).
3. In the list of devices, select your Mi TV.

For the iPhone:

• 📱 Install the Google Home app from the App Store.
• 📺 On the TV, turn on Settings. → Connected devices → Cast settings.
• 🔄 In the Google Home app, select your TV and click “Translate screen».

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Method 3: Connecting wired through USB-cable

If wireless methods cause lags or the TV does not support Mi Share/Cast, USB-cable is a reliable alternative, suitable for all Xiaomi Mi models TV, including the old ones (e.g. Mi) TV 3 or Mi TV 4).

You'll need:

• 🔌 USB-Type-C cable (for modern phones) or USB-MicroUSB cable (for older models).
• 📁 adapter OTG, If the TV does not recognize the phone directly (relevant to Mi). TV Stick).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to USB-TV port (usually located on the side or back).
2. On the TV, select the signal source: USB or Media.
3. From the TV file manager menu, go to the DCIM → Camera folder (where the photos are stored).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi) TV A55) supportive MTP-protocol and see the phone as a drive only after the activation of the mode "File transfer" in the curtain of smartphone notifications.

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If the TV can’t see the phone through USB, try another cable – cheap wires often don’t support data transfer, just charging.

Method 4: Cloud Services (Google Photos, Mi Cloud)

If you want to show photos not only on Mi TV, but also on other devices, cloud storage is the best solution, and they allow you to download pictures from your phone and view them on your TV through a browser or special applications.

Service options:

• 🌐 Google Photos: Automatically sync photos with Android/iPhone. On your TV, open the Google Photos app or go to photos.google.com via your browser.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Xiaomi's proprietary cloud (5GB for free) Available via the Mi Cloud app on your TV.
• 📁 Yandex Disk or Mail.ru Cloud: suitable if you already have an account. download speed depends on the Internet connection.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No connection to a single Wi-Fi network.
• ✅ Photos are available on any device.
• ✅ Automatic backup.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires a stable Internet (minimum 10 Mbps for comfortable browsing).
• ❌ Limit on volume (for example, in Google Photos for free only 15 GB).

Method 5: DLNA-server (for advanced users)

The DLNA protocol allows you to turn your phone into a media server that connects your TV, a method that is suitable for regular viewing of large collections (such as a family archive).

How to set up:

1. On the phone, install a server application, for example: BubbleUPnP (Android) Media Server (iOS)

Turn it on. DLNA-server in application settings.

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DLNA supports streaming without copying files to the TV, which saves memory, but for stable operation requires:

• Router with support for 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5).
• Minimum network speed: 20 Mbps for 4K-photo.

⚠️ Attention: On iPhone DLNA It only works through third-party applications (e.g. PlugPlayer) because Apple does not support this protocol natively.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your tasks:

Recommendations:

• 📸 For a one-time viewing of 10-20 photos: Mi Share (Xiaomi) or Google Cast (for iPhone).
• 📂 For an archive of hundreds of images: USB-cable DLNA.
• ☁️ Access from Multiple Devices: Cloud Services.

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For Xiaomi Mi TVs 2023-2026 (P1, Q2, S Pro series), the best choice is Mi Share (maximum speed) or Google Cast (universality).

Frequent problems and solutions

Even with the right settings, you can get errors. Let's look at typical scenarios.

Problem 1: The TV can't see the phone through Mi Share.

• 🔹 Check if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled on your TV: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.
• 🔹 Update the TV firmware: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🔹 Reboot both devices.

Problem 2: When you send photos via Google Cast, they slow down.

• 🔹 Switch to Wi-Fi 5 GHz (if the router supports).
• 🔹 Close the background apps on your phone.
• 🔹 Reduce the broadcast resolution in Google Home settings.

Problem 3: The TV doesn't recognize the phone via USB.

• 🔹 Try another cable (original from Xiaomi or with support) USB 3.0).
• 🔹 Enable File Transfer Mode in the Phone Notification Curtain.
• 🔹 Update the TV firmware (there is no support in the older versions) MTP).

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If the photos are displayed in low quality, check the settings of the TV: Settings → Image → Image Mode → Movie → Cinema (for natural color reproduction).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions