How to stream from the phone Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions for all models

Broadcasting a screen from Xiaomi's phone to the big screen is not just a handy feature, it's a real godsend for gamers, movie lovers and people who often give presentations. But how exactly does this technology work? Why does one model have two-click wireless broadcasts and others require a tambourine dance? And most importantly, how do you avoid delays, communication breaks and sound problems?

In this article, we will analyze all the ways of broadcasting on Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones. POCO — From standard Miracast to hidden features MIUI, You'll learn what protocols your devices support, how to get around manufacturer restrictions, what to do if the broadcast is constantly interrupted, and also compare the real latency when using Wi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6 in tests of 2026.

1. What broadcast technologies support Xiaomi smartphones

Xiaomi smartphones use several protocols to transfer images to external screens. The choice of technology depends on the model of the phone, version of the device. MIUI And the target device (TV, monitor, projector) are the basic standards:

• 📡 Miracast is a wireless standard built into most modern TVs, works without the Internet, but requires support on both sides.
• 🎯 Google Cast (Chromecast) is a protocol from Google that uses a Wi-Fi network. TV and Chromecast devices. MIUI It can be called a broadcast or a Cast.
• 🔗 Wi-Fi Direct is a direct connection between a phone and a TV without a router, often used in older Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 4).
• ⚡ HDMI via adapter - wired connection through USB-C → HDMI or micro-USB → HDMI (It's very late, but it requires you to buy an adapter.

Important: not all TVs support Miracast, for example, many Samsung models require third-party software to be installed until 2019 (e.g., Miracast Receiver from the app store). TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi TV, Sony Bravia usually works with Google Cast out of the box".

Another nuance - version MIUI. In the firmware older MIUI The 12th stream menu is hidden deep in the settings, and in newer versions (like HyperOS) it is displayed on the Quick Settings panel.

2. Where to find the broadcast settings in MIUI hyperos

The location of the feature depends on the firmware version.In recent updates, Xiaomi has made it easier to access the broadcast, but in older versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 11) the path can take up to 5 clicks. Here are the current instructions:

For MIUI 12–14 and HyperOS (2020–2026)

1. Open the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Find the Broadcast icon (or Cast, Wireless Display) and if it's not there, tap it on your pencil and add it manually.
3. Select the target device from the list.

For MIUI 10–11 (2018–2019)

The path is harder:

1. Go to Settings. → Connections and sharing → Broadcasting.
2. Activate the Wireless Display slider.
3. Find your TV or projector in the list.

If the broadcast icon is not available even after editing the notification bar, check:

• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version (in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🔍 Make sure your model supports broadcasting (list of incompatible devices in the next section).
• 📱 Restart your phone – sometimes the function “hangs” after the update.

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If your Xiaomi can't find your TV, try turning on Miracast mode manually. On the Samsung remote, this is the Source button. → Screen Mirroring, on LG — Input → Miracast.

3. Which Xiaomi models don't support streaming (and why)

Not all Xiaomi smartphones can broadcast the screen over the air.

If your model is in the spreadsheet, but you still want to try wireless broadcasting, there is a workaround:

Install Screen Mirroring app from Apowersoft|Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network|Enable Developer Mode and Activate Debugging over Wi-Fi|Try Scrcpy to stream on PC-->

Attention! When using third-party apps (such as ApowerMirror), latency can reach 200-300 ms – this is critical for gaming, but suitable for watching videos.

Step-by-step instruction: how to broadcast the screen to the TV

Consider the universal algorithm for most Xiaomi models (on the example of the Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ If you have a different model, adapt the steps to your firmware.

Step 1: Preparing the TV

Before connecting, make sure that the TV:

• 📺 Connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your phone (for Google Cast).
• 🔍 It is in Miracast standby mode (on the remote: Source) → Phone screen).
• ⚙️ Updated to the latest firmware (especially relevant for Android) TV).

Step 2: Activate the broadcast on Xiaomi

1. Open the notification bar and find the Broadcast icon (if not, add via Edit).
2. Slip it and wait for the devices to be found.
3. Choose your TV from the list. PIN-code - enter it from the screen TV.

Step 3: Configure the broadcast quality

After connection:

• 🎮 For games: select the Quick broadcast mode (latency) ~30-50 ms, but it is possible to reduce the quality).
• 🎬 For movies: activate High Quality (Delay) ~100ms, but the picture is clearer).
• 🔊 If there is no sound, check if it is turned off in the broadcast settings (the speaker icon next to the device name).

Attention! Some Samsung TVs may lose audio when broadcasting from Xiaomi. AAC. Solution – turn on the phone option to Transmit sound via Bluetooth (in the broadcast menu).

5. Hidden streaming features in Xiaomi (for advanced)

V MIUI and HyperOS has undocumented features that can be enabled through developer mode or ADB-Here are the most useful ones:

1. Forced Miracast on incompatible models

If your Xiaomi doesn’t support the broadcast officially, try activating it through the ADB:

adb shell settings put global wireless_display_certification on

After the reboot, a hidden Miracast option (experimental) may appear in the broadcast menu.

2.Reduced delay for games

HyperOS has a hidden Game Cast mode that reduces latency to 20–30 ms (versus the standard 80–100 ms).

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 taps according to the MIUI version in the phone settings).
2. Turn on USB debugging and connect the phone to the PC.
3. The command is: adb shell am start. -n com.miui.gameturbo/.ui.GameTurboActivity
4. In the menu, select Cast Optimization. → Low Latency Mode.

3. Broadcast without Internet (Wi-Fi Direct)

If the router is not available and Miracast is not working, you can use Wi-Fi Direct:

• On the TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct (in network settings).
• On your phone, go to Settings. → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Wi-Fi Direct.
• Connect to the TV as an access point.
• Start streaming through Google Cast (yes, it works even without the internet!).

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Hidden streaming features can cause your phone to run unstable or overheat, and use them only if standard methods don’t work.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even on top-end Xiaomi models, the broadcast can malfunction, and here are the typical errors and ways to fix them:

If the phone gets hot after the broadcast, and the battery goes down. 30 Minutes are normal for models with Snapdragon processors 7xx/8xx. To reduce the load, reduce the resolution of the broadcast in the settings (720p instead 1080p).

7. Alternative broadcasting methods (if standard ones do not work)

If integrated functions MIUI They refuse to work, they have third-party solutions, they require the installation of additional applications, but often save in difficult cases.

1. Screen mirroring applications

• 📱 ApowerMirror -- Wi-Fi, phone control. Lag ~150 ms.
• 🎮 TeamViewer QuickSupport – more for technical support, but can be used for broadcasting.
• 🖥️ Scrcpy – for PC broadcasting (latency) ~10ms, but requires USB-debugging).

2. Wired connection via HDMI

If wireless methods are not suitable (for example, for streaming games), use an adapter:

• For USB-C: adapter USB-C → HDMI (for example, Baseus or UGREEN).
• For Micro-USB: MHL-Adapter (only on older models, such as Redmi Note 3).

Advantages: zero latency, support 4K@60fps. Disadvantages: wires, inability to charge the phone during the broadcast (if the adapter without a port) USB-PD).

3. Broadcasting through DLNA

If you want to show a photo or video, not the whole screen:

1. Install BubbleUPnP or LocalCast on your phone.
2. Turn it on on the TV. DLNA (network-setting).
3. Select a file in the application and send it to TV.

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The app side may collect data about your device. Check permissions on Google Play before installing it!

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