How to watch video from Xiaomi phone on TV via Wi-Fi: all working methods

You want to stream your favorite movie, TikTok video or Xiaomi vacation photos to a big TV, but don’t know how to do it wirelessly? Today’s Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark) support several ways to wirelessly transfer content — from built-in Miracast features to proprietary technologies Mi Share and Google Cast. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, their pros and cons, and give recommendations for eliminating typical problems.

The main advantage of Wi-Fi transmission is that there is no need for cables and adapters. However, not all TVs work equally well with wireless protocols. For example, older Samsung or LG models may not support Miracast, and Apple TV will require additional software. We tested all methods on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and Mi TV Q2, Sony Bravia X90J TVs, so the instructions are relevant for 2026.

1. Method: Miracast (built-in Android feature)

Miracast is a universal wireless screen standard that works on most Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 9) and Wi-Fi Direct-enabled TVs. The main advantage of the method is the lack of dependence on the Internet connection: devices create direct communication with each other.

To activate Miracast on Xiaomi:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. Turn on the Wireless Display slider.
3. In the list of available devices, select your TV (such as Mi TV P1 or Samsung QLED).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

On your TV, pre-activate Miracast Reception (usually in the Source → Screen Mirroring or Wi-Fi Direct menu). Connection time is 5-15 seconds. Importantly, on some 2019-2020 LG TVs, Miracast only works when the VPN on your smartphone is disabled.

2. Method: Google Cast (Chromecast or Built-in)

If your TV supports Google Cast (like Android TVs or Chromecasts), you can stream videos directly from apps like YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos, a method that is more stable than Miracast, as it uses Google’s optimized protocols.

Instructions for Xiaomi:

• 📱 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🎬 Open the video in a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
• 🔍 Click on the Broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
• 📺 Choose your TV from the list (e.g. Chromecast Ultra or Sony Android) TV).

Google Cast has the advantage of continuing to use your phone while you stream (e.g., replying to messages), but not all apps support this feature, such as TikTok and Instagram blocking streaming due to copyright restrictions.

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3. Method: Mi Share (branded Xiaomi technology)

Mi Share is a development of Xiaomi, which allows you to quickly transfer files and broadcast the screen between devices of the Mi ecosystem. The method works only with Mi TVs (Q, P, A series) and smartphones on MIUI 12+.

How to turn on Mi Share:

1. On the phone: Settings → Connections and Sharing → Mi Share → turn on the feature.
2. On TV: Settings → Devices → Mi Share → activate reception.
3. On the phone, select a file or click Translate screen.
4. Confirm the connection to the TV.

The Mi Share feature is high transfer speeds (up to 20 Mbps) and minimal latency, but the feature may not work on custom firmware or if the phone has disabled Google Play Services.

4. Method: Third-party Developer Applications

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use third-party apps like ApowerMirror, Screen Mirroring, or LocalCast. They support streaming to TVs without Miracast or Google Cast, but may require Wi-Fi Direct or hotspot connectivity.

Top.-3 streaming apps with Xiaomi:

Check reviews before installing – some apps (such as Mirror for Samsung TV) may contain malicious code. We recommend downloading software only from Google Play or the official Xiaomi website.

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If the broadcast is slowing down, reduce the screen resolution in the app settings (for example, from 1080p to 720p) or connect the phone to a 5GHz network instead of 2.4GHz.

5. Method: DLNA (for video and photo)

DLNA is a protocol for transmitting media over a local network. It does not broadcast a screen, but allows you to play videos, music and photos from a phone on a TV. It is supported by most Smart TVs, including Xiaomi Mi TV, Sony Bravia and Philips.

How to use DLNA:

• 📱 Install a server application on your phone, such as BubbleUPnP or Plex.
• 📺 On the TV, open a media player (for example, Photo and Video or Media Server).
• 🔍 Select your phone in the list DLNA-device.
• 🎥 Start playing the desired file.

DLNA is convenient for watching home videos or photos, but is not suitable for streaming from YouTube or Twitch, and some TVs (such as TCL) may not support.mkv or.flac formats.

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DLNA is the best choice for playing local files, but it doesn’t replace Miracast or Google Cast for broadcasting screens.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even with the right setup, you can have failures, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Note: If the TV doesn't appear on the Miracast's list of available devices, check if it's in Screen Mirroring mode. On some Samsung models, it's called Smart View. LG — Wi-Fi Direct.

Problem 1: Videos are lagging or slowing down.

• 🔌 Reconnect your phone and TV to a 5GHz network (if the router is dual-band).
• 📶 Reduce the distance between devices (optimally up to 5 meters).
• 🔄 Close the background apps on your phone (especially instant messengers and games).

Problem 2: There is no sound when broadcasting.

• 🔊 Check if the sound on the TV or app is turned off.
• 🔄 Restart the broadcast (sometimes it helps to change the protocol from Miracast to Google Cast).
• 📱 Update the phone firmware (in) MIUI 14 fixes sound bugs in Mi Share).

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV 4A (2018) when broadcasting through Miracast, Dolby Digital audio may disappear. PCM.

FAQ: Frequent questions