How to transfer video from iPhone to Xiaomi TV: all ways 2026

Transferring video from iPhone to Xiaomi TV seems to be a simple task — while not faced with the limitations of Apple and the features of the firmware MIUI TV. Unlike the ecosystem of Samsung or LG, where there is built-in support for AirPlay 2, owners of Xiaomi TV often have to look for workarounds. In this article, we will analyze 5 working methods for video transmission — from wireless protocols to wired connections — and also reveal hidden settings MIUI TV, which speed up the process by 2 times.

The main problem is that the iPhone by default does not support Miracast (standard for Android devices), and Xiaomi TV It didn't have AirPlay certification until 2023, but it did with the release of the firmware. MIUI TV 3.0+ The situation has changed – now part of the models (for example, Xiaomi). TV Q2 2023 or Redmi Smart TV X Series) supports limited compatibility with the Apple ecosystem, and below you will find the current methods tested on iOS 17 and Apple. MIUI TV 4.0.

1. Transmission via AirPlay (for compatible Xiaomi TV models)

The easiest way is to use the built-in AirPlay, but it only works on Xiaomi 2022-2026 TVs with MIUI TV 3.0+ firmware. Check your model's support in the table below:

If your TV is on the list, follow the instructions:

1. Make sure that your iPhone and Xiaomi TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (guest networks won’t work!).
2. On your TV, go to Settings → Connections → AirPlay and activate the option.
3. On iPhone, open the video in the app (such as Photo or YouTube), click the icon "Share» (↑) and select AirPlay.
4. Your Xiaomi TV will appear in the list of devices – tap on it.

⚠️ Warning: If the video is not transmitted, check if the router is blocking multicast traffic (open the router settings and turn on the router). IGMP Snooping. On some TP-Link models, this option is disabled by default.

2.Using Miracast through third-party applications

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support AirPlay, the alternative is Miracast, but the iPhone doesn’t have built-in support for this standard, so you’ll need an intermediary:

• 📱 ApowerMirror (Free with Restrictions): Creates a Virtual Miracast Server on your TV.

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on iPhone and Xiaomi TV (available from the App Store and Mi TV App Store).
2. Run ApowerMirror on your TV and select the Receiving Device.
3. On your iPhone in the same app, tap Screen Mirror and select your Xiaomi TV.
4. Allow access to media files in iOS settings (Settings → ApowerMirror → Photo).

Disable VPN on iPhone

Connect both devices to 5 GHz Wi-Fi

Close the background apps on Xiaomi TV

Update ApowerMirror to the latest version-->

The advantage of this method is streaming without downloading the file beforehand, but there are also disadvantages:

• 📉 Sound delay up to 0.5-1 sec (critical for movies).
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge of iPhone (up to 1% per minute with active mirroring).
• 📶 Requires stable Wi-Fi 5 GHz (2.4 GHz will be lags).

3. Wired connection via USB or Lightning

If wireless methods don't work, use a wired connection.

• 🔌 Lightning adapter → USB-A (Official from Apple or certified).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the flash drive to your iPhone via Lightning → USB-A adapter.
2. In the Files app on iPhone, find the video, click Share and select Save to USB-accumulator.
3. Remove the flash drive and paste it into Xiaomi TV. Open the Media Player (or Files in MIUI TV) and select your file.

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi TV non-format.MOV (Convert the video to the standard iPhone before transferring it.MP4 (H.264) via VLC HandBrake.

Advantages of the wired method:

• ⚡ Instant transmission without loss of quality.
• 🔒 No dependency on Wi-Fi speed.
• 📂 Up to 16TB files are supported (exFAT file system restriction).

4. Cloud services: Google Drive, Mi Cloud, iCloud

If you have slow Wi-Fi or no cables, use cloud storage, which is universal, but requires a stable Internet connection.

Instructions for Google Drive:

1. On your iPhone, upload the video to Google Drive (app or drive.google.com).
2. On Xiaomi TV, open a browser (such as TV Bro or the built-in Mi Browser).
3. Go to drive.google.com, log in and download the file.
4. Open the video via Media Player or Galery in MIUI TV.

An important nuance: the browser on Xiaomi TV often does not support video playback directly - the file should be downloaded, not played online. To speed up the process, use TV Bro (downloaded from the Mi TV App Store).

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If the video in Google Drive is not downloaded to Xiaomi TV, try changing the file extension from.mov to.mp4 right in the cloud (right click → Rename).

5. Specialized streaming applications

If the standard methods don’t work, use apps optimized for streaming from iPhone to Android TV:

• 📺 LocalCast: Supports DLNA, Chromecast and local files. Works even on older Xiaomi models TV.

Example of LocalCast settings:

1. Install LocalCast on iPhone and Xiaomi TV.
2. On the TV, launch the application and select the Receiving device.
3. On the iPhone in LocalCast, select a video and tap the Cast icon (in the upper right corner).
4. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.

⚠️ Note: Applications like LocalCast can be blocked by antiviruses on Xiaomi TV (Before using, add them to exceptions: Settings → Security → Exceptions.

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For stable streaming via LocalCast, turn off power saving on Xiaomi TV: Settings → Screen → Power Saving Mode → Turn off.

6 Problem Solving: Videos are not transmitted or lags

If none of the methods worked, check the following points:

• 🔄 Reboot your router: sometimes the problem is DHCP-Disconnect the router for 30 seconds.
• 📶 Change Wi-Fi Channel: In router settings, select channel 6 or 11 for 2.4 GHz (or 36–48 for 5 GHz).
• 🔧 Update the firmware: on Xiaomi TV Check for updates in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 📱 Reset network settings on iPhone: Settings → Mainstream → Transfer/Dumping → Resetting network settings.

If the video is transmitted but it is jerky, try:

• 🎚️ Reduce video resolution to 720p (through VLC capcut).
• 🔌 Connect iPhone to charging (at low battery level, iOS limits performance).
• 🚫 Close the background applications on Xiaomi TV (Especially Kodi or Netflix, which takes up resources).

Alternative methods: from HDMI-adapter to Smart Cast

If nothing helps, consider hardware solutions:

• 📊 HDMI-iPhone adapter (for example, Apple Lightning Digital) AV Adapter: Connects iPhone directly to Xiaomi TV through HDMI. Price: ~3 000 ₽, supportive 4K@60fps.

Advantage HDMI-Adapters – Zero Latency and Support HDR. The disadvantage is wires and the need to buy an accessory. Chromecast is cheaper (~2 500 ₽), It requires customization and depends on Wi-Fi.

FAQ: Frequent questions about transferring video from iPhone to Xiaomi TV