How to tie a Xiaomi TV to your phone via Wi-Fi: all ways + error solving

Synchronizing a Xiaomi TV with a smartphone over Wi-Fi offers many opportunities, from streaming high-resolution video to controlling a smart home from a large screen. However, many users face problems when they first try to connect — devices “can’t see” each other, there are delays in image or sound, and sometimes the connection is completely broken after a few seconds. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of binding (including hidden MIUI functions), explain why errors can occur, and give a checklist to diagnose problems.

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A, Mi TV Q, Redmi Smart TV, etc.) have multiple wireless protocols, which means you can choose the best method depending on the task: Miracast for mirroring the screen with minimal latency, DLNA for streaming media files or Mi Home for integration into the smart home ecosystem, but each of these methods has its own nuances of configuration, which the manufacturer does not mention in the official instructions.

Important: If your TV is released before 2020, some features (such as Mi Share or Quick Apps) may be missing or require a firmware update.We will separately look at how to check your model’s compatibility and what to do if the TV “does not want” to connect to modern Android 13/14 smartphones.

1. Device Preparation: What to Do Before Connecting

Before you start syncing, make sure both devices meet the minimum requirements, which will save you from most common errors like “no available devices” or “failed to connect”.

For Xiaomi TV, check out:

• 📺 Firmware version: current firmware (not lower) MIUI TV 3.0 for 2021 models+). Outdated versions may not support modern Wi-Fi 6 or Miracast protocols.
• 🔄 Network mode: TV and phone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or to the router in 2.4 GHz mode if you use Miracast).
• 🔒 Firewall: Turn off the built-in firewall in the TV settings (Settings) → System system → Security).

For a smartphone (on Android or iOS):

• 📱 OS version: Android 10+ (for Miracast or iOS 14+ (On the iPhone, mirroring only works through third-party apps like ApowerMirror.
• 🔌 Power saving: Turn off battery optimization mode for Mi Home or Google Home apps (otherwise, the connection will break).
• 📶 Wi-Fi Direct: activate in settings (Settings) → Connections → Wi-Fi Direct, if you plan to use live streaming without a router.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is connected to the network via an Ethernet cable, some wireless sync features (such as Mi Share) may be blocked.

Method 2: Mirracasting the screen (without delay)

Miracast is a wireless standard for low latency (up to 50 ms) images and sound, ideal for gaming or video watching. Xiaomi TVs support Miracast starting with 2019 models (Mi TV 4S series, Mi TV 4X and later).

Instructions for Android smartphones:

1. On TV: open Settings → Connect and Sharing → Wireless Display (or Miracast).
2. On your phone: go to Settings → Connections → Screen Broadcast (on Xiaomi – Quick Settings → Screen Cast).
3. Choose the name of your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-code).

Miracast mirroring is not possible for iPhones – use apps like ApowerMirror or LetsView, but be prepared for a 200-300ms delay.

Television and phone in the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz)|

VPN on the phone is disabled |

Developer mode on TV (for diagnosis) |

Model compatibility tested (Miracast is supported with Android 4.2+)

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3. Method 2: Transfer of files and media through DLNA/UPnP

DLNA allows you to stream videos, music and photos from your phone to your TV without full-screen mirroring, which is convenient for watching movies in high resolution (up to 4K) or listening to music through your TV speakers. All Xiaomi TVs support DLNA out of the box, but you may need to install additional software on your smartphone.

How to set up:

1. On TV: Enable DLNA in Settings → Network → DLNA (or Media Server).
2. On your phone: For Android: install the BubbleUPnP or LocalCast app. For iOS: use nPlayer or VLC.

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Important: DLNA does not support DRM-protected files (for example, videos from Netflix or Disney+).

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not visible on the list DLNA-Check if the antivirus on the phone is blocking access to the local network, for example, Avast or Kaspersky can close the ports required for UPnP.

Method 3: Controlling the TV through Mi Home (for smart home)

If your Xiaomi TV is part of the Mi Home ecosystem (models prefixed Mi TV A Pro, Mi TV Q1 and newer), you can control it from your smartphone as a smart device: turn on/off, adjust volume, switch channels and even run apps by voice through Alice or Google Assistant.

Step-by-step:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your phone and log in to the same Xiaomi account as you do on your TV.
2. On TV: go to Settings → Account & Security → Mi Account and make sure sync is enabled.
3. In Mi Home, click Add Device → Television and follow the instructions. The TV should appear on the list of available gadgets.
4. Once you've tied it down, you can: 🎛️ Control the remote in the application (including gestures). 🔊 Set up automation (for example, turn off the TV on a timer). 📡 Use TV as a display for Xiaomi cameras.

Limitations:

• ❌ Not all models support voice control (requires a built-in microphone or connected Xiaomi) AI Speaker).
• ❌ Features may vary by region (e.g., XiaoAI support is disabled in Europe).

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If the TV doesn't show up in Mi Home, try resetting it to factory settings (Settings → System → Reset) and re-binding it. Often the problem lies in a conflict of previous account data.

5. Method 4: Direct Wi-Fi Direct connection (without router)

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your phone and TV directly, without a router intermediary, which is useful if you don't have a home network or you're in a place with poor coverage, but it's slower than Miracast, but it's more stable.

How to turn on:

1. On TV: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct → “Enable”.
2. On the phone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (or Quick Settings → Screen Cast → Wi-Fi Direct).
3. Select the TV from the list and confirm the connection.

After you connect, you can:

• 📁 Transfer files directly (photos, videos) via Mi Share or Send Files to TV.
• 🎮 Use your phone as a gamepad for games on your TV (via Steam Link or Moonlight).
• 📡 Streaming the screen with a delay ~100 ms (better than Bluetooth).

⚠️ Note: When using Wi-Fi Direct, your phone will not have access to the Internet. If you need to stream online video (such as YouTube) at the same time, connect the TV to the router via Ethernet and your phone to Wi-Fi Direct.

6. Solving common connection errors

Even if you set it up properly, there can be problems, and we've collected common errors and non-obvious solutions that are not described in the official documentation.

If none of these methods work, check:

• 🔧 Region of TV: some features (e.g. Google Cast) disabled in Chinese firmware. Change region to Europe in Settings → System system → Region.
• 🔄 Updates: Phone and TV should have up-to-date firmware. Check in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Network reset: on the TV perform Settings → Network → Resetting network settings.

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If Xiaomi TV doesn’t support Miracast, there’s a port HDMI, Use the Mi Wireless Display Dongle adapter (cost) ~2000₽). It converts the Miracast signal into HDMI delayed <40 miss.

7 Hidden functions: what else can be done after binding

After successfully connecting a Xiaomi TV to your phone, you get access to features that most users don’t even know about.

• 🎤 Use your phone as a karaoke microphone: connect your TV to speakers and your phone to your sound source via Mi Home. Enable karaoke mode in Settings → Sound. → Microphone.
• 🖥️ Expand your phone screen: in Miracast mode, select Expanded Screen (rather than Duplicate) to play on your phone, for example, and display a map or chat on your TV.
• 📱 Control your phone from the TV remote: in Mi Home, activate the option "Remote Access". Now you can flip through photos on your phone with the remote buttons.
• 🔒 Blocking content for kids: With Mi Home, set up parental controls on your TV, even if you don't have a physical remote.

For advanced users:

If you have root access on your phone, you can use adb to control your TV through the command line, for example, to turn on your TV on schedule, send a command:

adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d "miui://com.xiaomi.mitv.settings/.MainSettings"

This will open the settings of the TV remotely.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions