How to turn on video on Xiaomi TV from your phone: all ways + problem solving

You can play video from your phone on a large screen of Xiaomi TV in seconds — if you know the right settings. Many users experience a smartphone that can’t see the TV, video slows down or the sound is malfunctioning. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of broadcasting (from standard Miracast to cloud services), as well as typical errors that cause connection to fail.

It’s important to understand that the methods differ depending on the TV model (Mi TV 4A, Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV, etc.) and the smartphone operating system. For example, the iPhone will require AirPlay or third-party apps, whereas Android has a built-in Google Cast. We tested each method on real devices and collected step-by-step instructions based on the latest firmware updates of MIUI TV (2023-2026).

If you’ve tried to connect before and encountered errors like “Device not supported” or “No signal”, there’s a solution section at the end of the article, and we’ve also prepared a unique compatibility table that will help you determine which is best for your TV and phone model.

1. Connect via Mi Home (for the Xiaomi ecosystem)

The most reliable way for owners of Xiaomi equipment is to use the proprietary application Mi Home, which automatically detects the TV on the local network and allows you to control it from the phone, including running a video, the main condition: both devices must be connected to the same router (via Wi-Fi or cable).

How it works:

• 📱 Install Mi Home from Google Play or App Store.
• 🔍 Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Smart home. → Mi Home (on some models, the path: Settings) → Connections → Mi Home).
• 🔄 On the phone in Mi Home, click "Add device» (+) and select your TV from the list.
• 🎬 Once connected, open the video in any app (like YouTube or Galery) and click the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner).

⚠️ Warning: If the TV doesn't show up in Mi Home, check if Mi Home is enabled in its settings. On some firmware, it's turned off by default. Also make sure the phone and TV use one Xiaomi account - this will speed up sync.

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2. Wireless broadcast on Miracast (without the Internet)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that works without an internet connection.It is built into most modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with the Mi TV 4) and is supported by Android smartphones. The main advantage is minimal video latency, which is important for gaming or watching movies in high resolution.

Instructions for Android:

1. On TV: Go to Settings → Connections → Miracast (or Screen Mirroring) and turn on standby.
2. On your phone: open Settings → Connections → Screen Translation (Samsung – Smart View, Xiaomi – Wireless Display).
3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on the TV screen (entry may be required) PIN-code).

⚠️ Note: Miracast is not supported on iPhone, use AirPlay instead (see next section). Also note that when you stream Miracast, the sound will come from your TV, not your smartphone. If there is no sound, check the volume settings on your TV.

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If the video slows down when streaming over Miracast, reduce the screen resolution in your smartphone settings (for example, from 1080p to 720p) or reboot both devices.

3.Using Google Cast (Chromecast) for Android and iOS

Google Cast (aka Chromecast) allows you to stream video from your phone to your TV via Wi-Fi. Unlike Miracast, it doesn’t duplicate the entire screen, but only transfers content from supported apps (like YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos), which reduces network load and reduces latency.

How to set up:

• 📺 On TV: Make sure Google Cast is enabled in Settings → Connections → Google Cast.
• 📱 On your phone: Open a supported app (like YouTube) and click the broadcast icon (screen icon with Wi-Fi).
• 🔗 Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.
• 🎥 The video will start playing on TV, and the phone can be used for control (pause, volume, etc.).

The iPhone is similar, but you’ll need to install apps that support Google Cast (like Google Home for customization).Please note: some Xiaomi TV models (like Mi TV Stick) may not support Google Cast – in this case, use Miracast or DLNA.

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4. Broadcast via DLNA/UPnP (for local files)

If you want to stream video stored in your phone's memory (rather than from the Internet), the best option is DLNA, which allows you to open files directly from your TV without duplicating your smartphone screen, which is convenient for watching home videos or movies in high quality.

Step-by-step:

1. On TV: Enable DLNA in Settings → Network → DLNA (or Media Server).
2. On your phone: install a media server application, such as BubbleUPnP (Android) MediaMonkey (Android/iOS) VLC (built-in DLNA-server)

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On your TV, open the Media or Files app and select your smartphone from the list. DLNA-device.

⚠️ Attention: For proper operation DLNA Both devices must be on the same subnet if you use a dual-band router (2.4 GHz). + 5 GHz), connect your phone and TV to the same frequency (for example, only 2.4 GHz.

5. Stream from iPhone to Xiaomi TV (AirPlay)

iPhone or iPad users can stream video to Xiaomi TV via AirPlay — but only if the TV supports this feature.

• Mi TV Q2 (2023) and later
• Redmi Smart TV X2022 and X2023
• TVs with MIUI TV 3.0+ firmware.

How to connect:

1. On TV: Enable AirPlay in Settings → Connections → AirPlay.
2. On iPhone: Open Control Point (swipe down from the top right corner) and click Screen Duplication.
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.
4. If necessary, enter PIN-code displayed on the TV screen.

⚠️ Note: If your TV does not support AirPlay, use alternative methods:

• ApowerMirror (requires installation on TV)
• Google Cast through apps like YouTube.
• HDMI cable with Lightning → HDMI adapter (for direct connection).

6. Solving Connection Problems

If the video is not broadcast or the connection is permanently broken, the reasons may be as follows:

🔌 Network problems

• 📶 Telephone and TV are connected to different networks (for example, a phone to 5 GHz, and TV to 2.4 GHz).
• 🔄 The router blocks multicast traffic (required for the DLNA Miracast).
• 🛑 Slow Wi-Fi speed (for Full) HD You need a minimum of 10 Mbps).

⚙️ TV settings

• The broadcast function in Settings → Connections is disabled.
• Outdated firmware (update TV via Settings → Software Update).
• Power saving mode is enabled, limiting background processes.

📱 Smartphone problems

• An outdated version of the app (update Mi Home, YouTube, etc.).
• Do Not Disturb or background restrictions for broadcast applications are enabled.
• On Android, the option “Wireless broadcast” is disabled in the developer settings.

🔧 Universal Solution: Reboot your router, phone and TV, then reconnect. If the problem persists, reset your network settings on your TV (Settings) → Network → Reset).

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90% of broadcast problems are solved by restarting the router or changing the Wi-Fi channel (from automatic to fixed, for example, 6 or 11).

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