Have you made a cool video on your phone, but want to show it to your friends on the big screen? Or maybe you're tired of squinting into a small smartphone display while watching a movie? Broadcasting video from your phone to your Xiaomi TV is easier than it seems. Modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV series, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV A and others) support several ways to wirelessly and wiredly transfer content, and we will analyze each of them with nuances for different models.
In this article, you'll find 5 proven methods, from the standard Miracast to little-known chips with apps that work even on older TVs. It doesn't matter whether you have a smartphone: Xiaomi, Samsung, iPhone or another brand, the instructions are universal. And if something goes wrong, at the end there is a section with solutions to problems (for example, why the TV can't see the phone or video is slowing down).
1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)
The most popular way is to use Miracast technology (aka Screen Mirroring or Phone Screen), which has been built into most Xiaomi TVs since 2018 and allows you to duplicate the screen of your smartphone on TV without additional applications, the main condition is that both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or the TV must support Wi-Fi Direct).
How this works in practice:
- 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connections → Screen transfer (on Xiaomi this may be called Wireless Display or Cast).
- 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless projection (or Screen Mirroring in English firmware).
- 🔄 In the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your TV (e.g. Mi). TV 4A 50”). Confirm the connection on both devices.
⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV Stick or Mi Box) Miracast feature may conflict with Google Cast. If the screen is not duplicated, try disabling Chromecast in TV settings.
Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
The TV is on the "Wireless projection" mode
Power saving mode is turned off on the phone (it can interrupt the connection)
Distance between devices not more than 5 meters (for stable signal)-->
2. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)
If your Xiaomi TV runs on Android TV (which is most models after 2020), it already has Google Cast, a technology similar to Chromecast, which allows you not to duplicate the entire screen, but only send videos from supported applications to TV (for example, YouTube, Netflix, KinoPoisk).
Instructions:
- Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open the video in the app (for example, on YouTube).
- Click on the Cast icon (usually in the top right corner) and select your Xiaomi TV from the list.
- The video will start playing on TV, and the phone can be used for control (pause, volume).
🔍 How do you know if your TV supports Google Cast? Go to Settings → Annexes → Google Play Market. If there's a partition, it means it's available. On models without Android. TV (Like Mi. TV 4S 2018 Google Cast may not be available.
Miracast (screen duplication)|Google Cast (from apps)|Cable HDMI|Applications such as ApowerMirror|Another option-->
Connection via HDMI cable (for maximum quality)
If you need to transfer the video in original quality (for example, 4K HDR) without delays and artifacts, the best way is to wired a connection via HDMI.
- 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C → HDMI (Most of Xiaomi’s flagships after 2020).
- 🔌 Cable adapter USB-C to HDMI (For old phones with Micro-USB you need a Micro-USB adapter → HDMI (MHL).
- 📺 Free port HDMI TV-wise.
Step-by-step:
- Connect the adapter to the phone and the other end to the HDMI port on the TV.
- On the TV, select the signal source: press INPUT on the remote and select the appropriate HDMI-port.
- A request for permission to transfer an image may appear on the phone - confirm it.
⚠️ Note: When connecting through MHL (For older phones, the phone will run out faster because the adapter consumes a lot of power.
| Model of the phone Xiaomi | Type of connector | Supported adapter | Max, permission. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13/13 Pro | USB-C | USB-C → HDMI | 4K@60Hz |
| Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | USB-C | USB-C → HDMI | 1080p@60Hz |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 | USB-C | USB-C → HDMI | 4K@30Hz |
| Redmi 9A | Micro-USB | MHL (Micro-USB → HDMI) | 1080p@30Hz |
4. Use of third-party applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)
If the built-in features don't work (for example, on very old TV models), you can use specialized applications, which are convenient because they often support additional functions: screen recording, control from TV, broadcasting sound.
Top.-3 broadcaster:
- 🔹 ApowerMirror — Wi-Fi, supports control from TV (you can click on the screen of the phone from the remote.
- 🔹 TeamViewer QuickSupport is a reliable remote access solution, but requires registration.
- 🔹 LetsView is a free app with minimal delays, even on TV without Android. TV.
Instructions for ApowerMirror:
- Install the app on your phone and TV (if there is no Google Play on TV, download the APK from the official website).
- Run ApowerMirror on both devices and select Phone Screen Mirroring mode.
- Press on the phone. START NOW And connect to the TV through PIN-code.
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If the video slows down when streaming through apps, close all background programs on your phone and reduce the broadcast resolution in the app settings (for example, from 1080p to 720p).
5. Local area network: viewing via DLNA or Mi Home
If you don't need to duplicate the screen, but simply play a video file from your phone to TV, you can use DLNA protocols or the Mi Home app, which is convenient for watching movies, photos and music without unnecessary delay.
Method 1: DLNA (works on all Xiaomi TVs)
- On your phone, install a media server application, such as BubbleUPnP or Plex.
- On your TV, open the Media Player (or Gallery) app and select the DLNA source.
- Your phone will appear in the list of devices – select it and find the desired video file.
Method 2: Mi Home (only for the Xiaomi ecosystem):
- 📱 Install the Mi Home app on your phone and log in.
- 📺 On the TV, log in to the same Xiaomi account (in Settings) → Account).
- 📁 In Mi Home, select your TV, then file section and upload video.
Why can't TV see the phone on DLNA?
Problem Solving: What to Do When Video Is Not Streamed
Even with the right settings, sometimes you fail, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| TV doesn't see the phone on the list of devices | Wi-Fi Direct or different networks are disabled | Reconnect both devices to the same 2.4 GHz network (5 GHz may not be supported) |
| Video slows or interrupts | Weak Wi-Fi signal or network load | Connect your router to the TV or use an HDMI cable |
| No sound when broadcasting | Another sound source is selected on the phone (for example, Bluetooth headphones). | Turn off all Bluetooth devices and check the volume on TV |
| The phone screen is not completely duplicated. | Manufacturer restrictions (e.g. Netflix or Disney+) | Use Google Cast instead of Miracast |
⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware (e.g. India) may have Miracast support disabled for third-party devices, in which case only a software update or resetting TV settings to factory-based devices will help.
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If none of these works, check the TV firmware version. Go to Settings → About TV and update to the latest version via the Internet or USB.