How to stream video from your phone to your Xiaomi TV: all the ways of 2026

Streaming video from your phone to your big screen is a challenge faced by every second smartphone owner. Według statistics 68% of users prefer watching movies, streams and photos on TV rather than on a small display of a gadget. But how to organize the transfer of images without loss of quality, delays or synchronization problems? In this article, we will discuss all the current ways – from wireless protocols to wired connections – and also explain how to eliminate typical errors, such as the lack of sound when broadcasting via Miracast on Xiaomi models 2021-2023.

It is important to consider that the methods differ depending on the TV model (Mi TV A series, Redmi Smart TV X, Mi TV Q2, etc.), the smartphone operating system (Android, iOS), and even the firmware version. For example, Xiaomi TVs on Google TV (2022+) support Fast Pair for instant connection, and older models on PatchWall require manual adjustment, we tested each method on real devices and collected checklists for quick diagnosis of problems.

If you are looking for a solution for a specific task, scroll to the desired section:

• 📱 Wireless broadcasting (Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast, AirPlay)
• 🔌 Conductive techniques (HDMI, USB-C → HDMI)
• ⚙️ Set up a TV for a stable connection
• ❌ Error Solving (no images, lags, cliffs)

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1. Wireless streaming over Wi-Fi: Miracast vs. Google Cast

The most popular way is wireless Wi-Fi, with Miracast and Google Cast (built into Android and Xiaomi TV) allowing you to duplicate your smartphone screen or stream individual apps (YouTube, Netflix) directly to your TV, and see how they differ and how to set up each connection.

Miracast is a universal protocol that runs on most Xiaomi TVs (except the oldest models until 2019) and duplicates the entire screen of the smartphone, including notifications and the interface. Google Cast (also known as Chromecast built-in) broadcasts only content from supported applications (for example, videos from YouTube or Kodi), but gives better quality and less latency.

• 🔄 Miracast: Dubbs 1:1 screen, suitable for games, presentations, but can slow down at high resolution.
• 🎬 Google Cast: only streams content (no phone interface), optimized for video.
• 📶 Wi-Fi Direct: Direct phone-TV connection without router, but limited in range (up to 10 m).

To enable the broadcast:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless Display (or Screen Mirroring on English firmware).
2. On your Android smartphone, go to Settings → Connected devices → Broadcast screen (on Samsung - Smart View, on the Internet) Xiaomi/Redmi — Wireless Display).
3. Select your TV from the list. Confirm the connection on both devices.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware before version 3.0 (2020) may not support Google Cast. Update the software via Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

2. Stream from iPhone to Xiaomi TV: AirPlay and alternatives

iPhone or iPad owners are facing a problem: AirPlay (Apple's standard broadcast protocol) is not supported by Xiaomi TVs by default. However, there are workarounds, from third-party apps to using Apple TV as an intermediary. Let's look at all the options.

The most reliable way is to install AirScreen on Xiaomi TV (available on Google Play for Android TV models), which emulates Apple TV, Chromecast and Miracast devices, allowing you to stream the screen with iOS without lags. The alternative is ApowerMirror, but it requires connecting your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

• 📱 AirScreen: Supports AirPlay, Miracast and Google Cast, but paid version removes watermarks.
• 🔄 ApowerMirror: Free for basic features, but can reduce video quality.
• 💻 PC as an intermediary: broadcast from iPhone to Mac/Windows QuickTime Player and then from computer to TV HDMI.

Instructions for AirScreen:

1. Install AirScreen from Google Play on a Xiaomi TV.
2. Launch the app and select AirPlay mode.
3. On iPhone, swipe down to open Control Point → press Screen Duplicate → select your TV.

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If your iPhone is interrupted, try turning off Bluetooth on your TV — it sometimes conflicts with Wi-Fi Direct.

3. Wired connection: HDMI and USB-C

If wireless methods fail (for example, due to a weak Wi-Fi signal), wired connection through the HDMI or USB-C This is a way to ensure zero latency and maximum quality. 4K@60Hz, It's critical for gaming or watching movies in high resolution, but you'll need an adapter because modern smartphones don't have any. HDMI-port.

The connection requires:

• 📱 adapter: USB-C → HDMI (for Android or Lightning → HDMI (iPhone).
• 🔌 Cable HDMI (version 2.0 or higher 4K).
• ⚡ Power supply for adapter (some models require charging connection).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone.
2. Connect the adapter and the Xiaomi TV with an HDMI cable (use the HDMI 2.0 port for 4K).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (Source or Input button on the remote).
4. On the smartphone may appear a request for permission to transfer the image – confirm it.

For iPhone, it is important to use certified adapters (for example, Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter), otherwise the broadcast may not start. On Android, any adapter with DisplayPort Alt Mode support will work (check compatibility with your model in specs).

4.Tune Xiaomi TV for stable broadcast

Even if you've connected your devices correctly, an unstable connection can be a mess: video is frisitating, the sound is lagging, or the broadcast is suddenly interrupted, most often the network settings or the TV firmware are to blame, and we'll figure out how to optimize the work.

The first thing to check is the Wi-Fi mode on the TV:

• 📶 5 GHz vs. 2.4 GHz: 5 GHz (less interference, higher speed) is better for broadcasting, but if the signal is weak, switch to 2.4 GHz.
• 🔒 Type of encryption: if the router uses WPA3, If the TV doesn’t support it, go to the WPA2-PSK.
• 📦 Wi-Fi Channel: In the manual router settings, select a channel with minimal load (for example, 36 or 149 for 5 GHz).

Also update the TV firmware:

1. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
2. If the update is not automatically available, download the latest version from Xiaomi’s official website (select your model) and install it via Local Update.

For models with Google TV (2022+), additionally enable Fast Pair:

1. Open Settings → Devices → Devices pairing.
2. Activate the Fast Pair option (accelerates phone search).

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If the broadcast stops every 5-10 minutes, the problem may be the phone's energy saving. On Android, turn off battery optimization for the Screen Translation app in the battery settings.

5. Solving typical broadcasting problems

Even with the right setup, users are faced with errors.-5 problems and ways to resolve them based on the analysis of support requests and feedback on forums (including: 4PDA and Mi Community).

If none of these methods worked, reset the network on the TV:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Additional → Reset network settings.
2. Confirm the action and restart the TV.
3. Connect to Wi-Fi again and try to stream again.

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV 4S (2018) after a network reset, access to Google Play may be lost. To return it, update the firmware through USB-drive (instructions on mi-firmware.com).

Alternative methods: DLNA, Plex and Smart TV-applications

If standard methods don’t work (for example, you want to stream local files without screen duplication), consider alternatives:

• 📂 DLNA-server: applications such as BubbleUPnP or VLC Allows you to stream video/photos from your phone to TV without mirroring.
• 🎥 Plex/Kodi: Organize a home media server and stream content through apps on Xiaomi TV.
• 📺 Smart TV-Applications: Many services (YouTube, Twitch) have a built-in function of broadcasting to the TV via the Cast button.

To set up DLNA:

1. Install BubbleUPnP (Android) or nPlayer (iOS) on your phone.
2. Turn it on. DLNA-server in the application and select files for broadcasting.
3. On Xiaomi TV, open Media Player or Mi Video → choose your phone as the source.

Plex is suitable for large collections of films:

1. Install Plex Media Server on PC or NAS.
2. Add folders with media files to the library.
3. Install Plex on Xiaomi TV and log in to your account.

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To stream games from your phone to TV, use Steam Link (if the game supports a controller) or Rainway – these are optimized for low latency.

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To determine the way you broadcast, evaluate your priorities:

Selection recommendations:

• 🎮 For games: only HDMI (zero-latency).
• 🎬 For movies: Google Cast or Plex (best quality).
• 📱 For presentations: Miracast (screen duplication).
• 🍎 For iPhone: AirScreen or Lightning adapter → HDMI.

FAQ: Frequent questions