How to distribute the Internet from your phone to your TV Xiaomi Mi: all ways + error solving

Why Xiaomi Mi TV doesn’t see the handout from the phone and how to fix it

You’re trying to stream a movie on the big screen, but Xiaomi Mi TV The problem is familiar to many: even with the correct setting of the mobile Internet, the TV can ignore the network or emit an error "Without Internet access". The reasons lie in the incompatibility of Wi-Fi protocols, operator restrictions or outdated settings. MIUI/Android TV.

In this article - current ways to distribute the Internet from your phone to Xiaomi Mi TV 4/4A/4C/4S/5/5A/6 newer models (2018–2026 We're going to look at not only the standard Wi-Fi Hotspot, but also alternative methods through the use of the standard Wi-Fi Hotspot. USB-cable, Bluetooth, and even Miracast (for Wireless Display-enabled models), a separate unit dedicated to solving the problem of "Connected without Internet" - the most frequent complaint of users.

Important: If your TV is released before 2017 (e.g. Mi) TV 3), some methods may not work due to an outdated Amlogic chipset S905. In this case, we recommend using USB-Therapy or External Wi-Fi Adapter 5GHz.

Method 1: Distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi Hotspot (the most reliable)

This method works on 90% of Xiaomi Mi TVs (except models without Wi-Fi module, for example, Mi TV Stick in console mode), the main condition is that the smartphone must support modem modem (available on all Android 6.0+ and iPhone with iOS 12+).

Instructions for Android (MIUI 12-14):

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Modem Modem.
2. Activate the Wi-Fi Access Point.
3. Click Access Point Settings and ask: 🔐 Name of the network (SSID): Latin, without spaces (e.g, Xiaomi_Hotspot). 🔒 Type of security: WPA2-PSK (don't use WPA3 — Some TVs don't support it!). 📶 Range: 2.4 GHz (5 GHz may not see older Mi models TV 4A).

Settings → Wi-Fi

For iPhone (iOS 15-17):

1. Go to Settings → Modem Modem.
2. Enable others to play.
3. On the TV, connect to the network with the name of the iPhone [your name].

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to the TV with a cable.
2. On the phone in Settings → System → For developers, turn on Debugging over USB (if there is no item, tap 7 times on the Build Number in About Phone).
3. On the TV, go to Settings → Network → USB Connection (on some models, the path: Settings → Device → USB).
4. Select USB-ethernet (or RNDIS).
5. Wait for the notification of the Internet connection.

⚠️ Attention: At USB-If you connect, your phone will run out faster. Use a charger that supports Quick Charge 3.0.+, connected to the phone via a hub to simultaneously charge the device and distribute the Internet.

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Method 3: Distribute via Bluetooth (for models without Wi-Fi)

If your Xiaomi Mi TV doesn’t support Wi-Fi (for example, after a hardware failure) or you want to save battery power on your phone, you can use Bluetooth therapy.This method is slower (speeds up to 3 Mbps), but is suitable for data transfer or watching low-resolution video.

Instructions:

1. On your phone, turn on Bluetooth and Modem Modem (in Settings → Connections).
2. Choose Bluetooth therapy.
3. On the TV, go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
4. Find your phone in the list and connect.
5. After pairing, a notification will appear on the phone - confirm Internet access.

Limitations of the method:

• 🎮 Not suitable for online games or video games 4K (maximum 480p).
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption on the phone (up to 15% per hour).
• 📱 Does not work on iPhone (Apple blocks Bluetooth therapy for third-party devices).

Method 4: Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct (for wireless screen broadcasting)

If you need to not only distribute the Internet, but also duplicate the phone screen on the TV (for example, for presentations or streaming), use Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct. These technologies are available on all Mi TVs with Android TV 9.0+ (2019 and later).

How to connect:

1. On TV: Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi Direct or Wireless display.
2. On your phone (Android): Open Settings → Connected devices → Connect to your device → Wireless display. Select your Mi TV from the list.

iPhone

• Pull down the control panel and press Duplicate screen.
• Choose Xiaomi-MiTV-[model].

Advantages of the method:

• 🎬 Real-time screen broadcasting (delay) ~50 ms).
• 🔌 No need for cables.
• 📶 Simultaneous Internet distribution (if the phone supports Dual Band Wi-Fi).

⚠️ Note: On some Mi models TV 4A When Miracast is activated, you turn off access to the local network. To avoid this, turn off the Network Optimization option on your TV before connecting. → Network → Additionally.

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Miracast consumes up to 20% of the phone's charge per hour.For long-term use, plug your phone into charging or use Power Bank.

Method 5: Using an external router (for stable connection)

If all of the above methods don’t work or you need to connect multiple devices to the Internet (for example, Mi TV + game console), use the repeater mode on the router. This method requires additional hardware, but provides the most stable speed.

What you need:

• 📡 Router with support WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider or Client Mode (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Router) 4A/4C/AX3000).
• 📱 Phone with an active access point.

Setting:

1. Connect the router to the power grid and reset it to factory settings (Reset button).
2. Connect to the router network from your phone (usually) MiWiFi_XXXX).
3. Open 192.168.31.1 in your browser and log in to the control panel (login/password: admin).
4. Go to Additional settings → Work Mode → Repeater (WISP).
5. Select your phone’s access point and enter your password.
6. Connect the Mi TV to the router network.

Pros of the method:

• 🚀 Speed does not drop when connecting multiple devices.
• 🔒 More secure encryption (WPA3 instead WPA2 phone-wise).
• 📶 Extended coverage area (router will amplify the signal).

Error Solutions: Connected without Internet access

The most common problem when you give the Internet from your phone to Xiaomi Mi TV is the status of "Connected, but without Internet access."

If nothing helps, reset your network settings on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → Device → Reset and Recovery.
2. Select Network Resetting.
3. Connect to the access point again.

FAQ: Frequent questions about giving the Internet on Xiaomi Mi TV