How to bring the iPhone screen to the Xiaomi TV: all ways with settings

Broadcasting your iPhone to your Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities, from watching photos on the big screen to streaming games or presentations. But if you don't have an Apple TV, but a Mi TV, standard solutions like AirPlay may not work out of the box. In this article, we'll look at all the current ways of duplicating screens, from wireless protocols to wired adapters, taking into account the features of Mi TV firmware and the limitations of iOS.

The main problem with connecting the iPhone and Xiaomi TV is the incompatibility of ecosystems: Apple uses proprietary AirPlay, and Xiaomi is focused on Miracast and DLNA. However, there are workarounds from built-in TV features to third-party devices. We tested all methods on models Mi TV Q2 2023, Redmi Smart TV X and Mi TV A2 with the latest updates MIUI TV.

Important: If you have a Xiaomi TV older than 2019, some wireless methods may not work due to lack of support for AirPlay 2 or Miracast at the hardware level, in which case additional devices will be required - more about this in the section on adapters.

1. Wireless streaming via AirPlay (for new Xiaomi TV models)

Since 2022, Xiaomi has been adding AirPlay 2 support to its premium TVs (e.g., Mi TV Q2 and Mi TV 6 OLED), which allows you to stream your iPhone screen directly, without any additional devices.

• 📺 Compatible models: Mi TV Q2/Q1 (2022–2026), Mi TV 6 OLED, Redmi Smart TV X Pro.
• 🔍 How to check: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → AirPlay.
• 🔄 Limit: iPhone must have iOS 14.5+, TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Instructions for connection:

1. On your TV: Turn on AirPlay in your settings and remember the device name (e.g., "MiTV-Q2-1234").
2. On iPhone: Swipe up for Control Point → Press Screen Duplicate → Select your TV.
3. Confirm the code on the TV (if you have a request).

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices, update the firmware MIUI TV In 2023, Xiaomi released a patch to fix AirPlay bugs on 2021 models.

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2. Miracast: AirPlay alternative for older Xiaomi models

Miracast is a universal wireless broadcast standard that almost all Xiaomi TVs (except the budget ones) support, but the iPhone doesn’t have Miracast built-in support – you’ll need a third-party app or adapter.

The most reliable way is to use the ApowerMirror app or Screen Mirroring (available on the App Store), which creates a bridge between the iPhone and the TV via Miracast.

1. Install the ApowerMirror app on your iPhone (a free version with watermarks).
2. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Miracast → Turn on Standby.
3. In the app, press M (Mirror) → select your TV from the list.
4. Confirm the connection on the TV.

* LetsView supports 60 FPS only on Android TV 11+ and when connected via 5G Wi-Fi.

⚠️ Note: If the image is lagging, check your router settings: Miracast recommends using the 5 GHz band and the minimal interference channel (e.g. 36 or 149).

3. Wired connection via HDMI (best quality)

If you need a minimum backlog (for example, for high-resolution games or videos), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 🔌 Lightning adapter → HDMI (Official from Apple or certified, for example, Anker).
• 📺 HDMI-cable 2.0 or higher for support 4K@60Hz).
• ⚡ Power supply (some adapters require additional power via the USB-C).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the iPhone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable (use the port) HDMI 2.0/ARC better quality).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-signal-input.
4. If the image doesn’t appear, reboot your iPhone with the adapter connected.

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If the TV doesn't recognize the signal, try another one. HDMI-Ports with tags "ARC" or "STB" Often have priority over external devices.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No delay (ideal for games and videos).
• ✅ Support 4K HDR Dolby Vision (using Apple Lightning Digital adapter) AV).
• ✅ Stable connection without dependencies on Wi-Fi.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Cost of adapters (the original from Apple is worth it) ~5 000₽).
• ❌ Cable length restriction (maximum 5 meters without signal amplifier).

4.Using Apple TV or Android TV Box as an intermediary

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support AirPlay or Miracast, you can use an external device:

• 🍎 Apple TV (any model since the 4th generation).
• 🤖 Android TV Box (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Box S or X-rays) NVIDIA Shield).

With Apple TV, it’s simple: connect it to the TV via HDMI, then duplicate the iPhone screen through Control Point → Screen Duplication.

For Android TV Box, you will need:

1. Install the AirScreen app (from Google Play) on box.
2. Launch the app and enable AirPlay and Miracast modes.
3. On the iPhone, select a device for duplication in the Control Point.

⚠️ Attention: When using Android TV Box to stream through AirScreen may experience audio delay. To sync audio and video, select Audio through the application settings HDMI.

5. Cloud services: YouTube, Zoom and others

If you only need to show specific content (video, presentation, photos) on a Xiaomi TV, you can do without duplicating the screen.

• 🎥 YouTube: Upload the video to your channel as "Out of List" then open it on your TV via the YouTube app.
• 📊 Google Presentations: Open a file in your TV browser (Mi Browser) and log in to your Google account.
• 📞 Zoom: Start a conference on your iPhone, and on your TV, open Zoom via the App Store (if available) or browser.

It is convenient to use Google Photos for photos:

1. Upload photos to Google Photos on your iPhone.
2. On your TV, open the Google Photos app (or go to photos.google.com via Mi Browser).
3. Log in to the same account and select an album to watch.

The advantages of cloud services:

• ✅ No additional equipment is required.
• ✅ It works even on older TV models.
• ✅ You can manage content from your iPhone (for example, flip through presentation slides).

6 Problem Solving: What to Do When Nothing Works

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

• 🔌 Power adapters: some lightning → HDMI Adapters require a power supply connection through USB-C.
• 📶 Wi-Fi network: for AirPlay and Miracast router must support 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) or newer.
• 🔄 Updates: Check the relevance of firmware on the TV (Settings) → On TV. → Update of the PO).

Common mistakes and their solutions:

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If after all the manipulations, the broadcast does not work, try resetting the network settings on the iPhone: Settings → Basic → Move or reset iPhone → Reset network settings. This often solves problems with AirPlay and Miracast.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen duplication