How to connect iPhone to the TV Xiaomi Mi TV: all the ways with photos and videos

Connecting an iPhone to a Xiaomi Mi TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching photos on the big screen to streaming videos in 4K HDR without losing quality. However, many users face compatibility problems – Apple and Xiaomi use different ecosystems, and standard protocols like AirPlay do not always work out of the box. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to connect iPhones to Mi TV (including models from 2020-2026), from wireless to wired, taking into account the features of MIUI TV and tvOS firmware.

It is important to understand that the choice of method depends on several factors:

• 📱 iPhone model (starting with iPhone 5 supported by AirPlay, but Miracast requires iPhone 11 and newer)
• 📺 Mi version TV (Android TVs TV 9+ It has built-in support for Google Cast)
• 🔌 Additional devices (e.g. Apple) TV 4K Lightning-to-HDMI adapter)

If you've tried to connect before and you've got errors like "Device not supported" or "No screens available," don't be quick to blame the technology -- you've probably just chosen a suboptimal way, and we'll go through each option in detail, starting with the simplest one.

1. AirPlay connection (for Mi TV with MIUI TV 3.0 and later)

AirPlay is Apple’s proprietary wireless broadcast protocol, which Xiaomi began supporting with MIUI TV 3.0 (2021), an ideal method for iPhone 8 owners and newer, as it provides minimal latency and support for Dolby Vision.

To activate AirPlay on Mi TV:

1. Open Settings → Devices and Connections → AirPlay.
2. Turn on the AirPlay switch and set the device name (e.g., “Mi TV Living Room”).
3. In AirPlay Settings, select All on the same network (if you want to stream without a password).

Now on the iPhone:

1. Swipe down the screen to open the Control Point.
2. Press Screen Duplication (or Screen Mirroring).
3. Select your Mi TV in the list, and in 2-3 seconds the image will appear on the TV.

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⚠️ Attention: If Mi TV It doesn't appear in the list of duplicate devices, check if your router is blocking the broadcast. ASUS By default, limit multicast traffic (must be enabled) IGMP Snooping in the settings of the router).

2.Using Google Cast (Chromecast) to stream content

If your Mi TV runs on Android TV (Mi TV 4S/5 Pro models and later), it already has Google Cast, the equivalent of Google’s AirPlay, built in, which is suitable for streaming videos from apps like YouTube, Netflix or Kinopoisk, but does not support full-screen duplication of the iPhone.

Instructions for connection:

• 📱 Make sure your iPhone has a Cast-enabled app (like YouTube or Google Home) installed).
• 📺 On Mi. TV Open the settings. → Connections → Google Cast and enable the function.
• 🔄 In the iPhone app, tap the Cast icon (usually in the upper right corner) and select your TV.

Restriction: Apple blocks streaming of content from Apple TV+ iTunes on devices that are not AirPlay 2 certified. HDMI-adapter (see section 4).

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3. Wireless connection via Miracast (for iPhone 11 and later)

Miracast is a universal wireless broadcast standard that all Mi TVs support on Android 8.0+. However, Apple restricts its use: Miracast only runs on the iPhone 11/12/13/14/15 and requires additional software.

To connect:

1. Download Screen Mirroring for Miracast from the App Store (such as ApowerMirror or LetsView).
2. On Mi TV, open Settings → Screen → Wireless Display and turn on Miracast.
3. In the iPhone app, select your TV from the list and confirm the connection.

⚠️ Note: When using Miracast through third-party apps, a watermark or session time limit (usually 5-10 minutes in the free version) may appear.To remove restrictions, you will need a premium subscription (from 300 to more). ₽/month).

The advantages of Miracast:

• 🔹 It works without the Internet (direct connection via Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔹 Supports sound and video in Full HD.

Cons:

• 🔸 Delay up to 500 ms (not suitable for gaming).
• 🔸 Requires an iPhone 11 or newer.

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If Miracast doesn't find a TV, try manually entering it. IP-Mi address TV in the application settings. IP You can access the Settings menu → Network → State of the network on the TV.

4. Wired connection via Lightning-to-HDMI adapter

If you want a stable connection without delay (for example, for presentations or games), the best option is wired connection via Apple’s Lightning Digital AV adapter (or certified equivalent), which works on all iPhone models and guarantees 1080p or 4K signal transmission (depending on the adapter).

What you need:

• 🔌 The original Apple Lightning Digital adapter AV (near 5 000 ₽) or Belkin/Anker.
• 📺 Cable HDMI 2.0 (for 4K@60Hz) or HDMI 1.4 (for 1080p).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the iPhone.
2. Connect the adapter to the Mi TV through HDMI-cable (use the port) HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 with support ARC sound-transmitter).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 2/3).
4. If the image doesn’t appear, go to Settings → Display and Brightness on your iPhone and set HDMI Resolution manually.

⚠️ Note: When using non-original Mi adapters TV may not recognize the signal 4K HDR. In this case, manually set the settings of the TV mode. HDMI 2.0 (path: Settings) → Picture → Regime. HDMI).

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Wired HDMI is the only way to stream content from Apple TV+ and iTunes to Mi TV without losing quality.

5. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection)

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your iPhone and Mi TV directly, without a router, which is useful if you don't have Wi-Fi or the router blocks multicast traffic, but it requires additional software and doesn't work on all Mi TV models.

How to set up:

• 📱 On iPhone, install LocalCast or AllCast.
• 📺 On Mi. TV Activate Wi-Fi Direct in the Settings menu → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.
• 🔄 In the iPhone app, select a file to stream and tap on the Cast icon, then select your TV.

Limitations of Wi-Fi Direct:

• 📌 Maximum authorization — 720p (due to protocol limitations).
• 📌 Delay of up to 1 second (not suitable for dynamic content).
• 📌 Not all video formats are supported (e.g..mov may not play).

6. Alternative methods: Apple TV and Smart-set-top boxes

If none of these methods work, consider using an intermediary, an external device that converts the signal.

1. Apple TV 4K (12,000 ₽):

• 🔹 Full support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.
• 🔹 Ability to broadcast 4K Dolby Vision without delay.
• 🔹 Integration with Siri and Apple Arcade.

Connects to Mi TV via HDMI and connects to iPhone via Wi-Fi.

2. Android-Shot-Shoe (Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box) (from 5 000) ₽):

• 🔹 Google Cast and Miracast support.
• 🔹 Possibility to install Kodi or Plex to stream local files.
• 🔹 Cheaper than Apple. TV, There is no support for AirPlay.

3. USB-C/HDMI hub 15 (from 4 000 ₽):

• 🔹 Suitable for iPhone 15 Pro with port USB-C.
• 🔹 Allows you to connect Mi TV through HDMI + charge the phone simultaneously.
• 🔹 Anker 565 and Belkin Connect Pro.

Solving common problems

If the connection is not working, check the following points:

1. no image at all. HDMI-connection:

• 🔹 Make sure you use an active adapter (passives do not transmit video).
• 🔹 Try another one. HDMI-port on TV (port) HDMI 1 sometimes reserved for ARC).
• 🔹 In the iPhone settings, set the permission HDMI on 1080p (Settings → Screen and brightness → Permission HDMI).

2. AirPlay does not find Mi TV:

• 🔹 Update the TV firmware to the latest version (Settings) → On TV. → Update of the PO).
• 🔹 Turn off the router function AP Isolation (it blocks the interaction of devices on the same network).
• 🔹 Restart both devices and router.

3. The sound is coming through the phone, not the TV:

• 🔹 Primary HDMI-Check if the cable supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel).
• 🔹 In the Control Point on the iPhone, hold your finger on the playback unit and select Mi. TV sound-out.

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If after updating the firmware Mi TV stopped seeing iPhone on AirPlay, reset the network settings on the TV: Settings → Network → Reset network settings.

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