How to Do Screen Duplication on Xiaomi TV: All Ways of 2026

Duplication of screen on Xiaomi TV is a feature that allows you to broadcast an image from your phone, tablet or computer directly to the big screen. The technology is useful for presentations, watching movies, playing games or showing photos without unnecessary wires. But how to set up mirroring if the TV can not see the device or the connection is constantly cut?

In this article, we will discuss all the current duplication methods for Mi TV 4/5/6 Series, Redmi Smart TV and Xiaomi TV A Pro models, including wireless protocols (Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct, AirPlay) and wired connections (HDMI, USB-C).

If you’ve tried to connect before and have problems, check out the TV’s firmware version (current for 2026: MIUI TV 3.0+).Old models (e.g., 2017’s Mi TV 3) may not support current wireless transmission standards.

1. Duplication over Wi-Fi: Miracast and Wi-Fi Direct

Wireless duplication via Miracast is the most versatile way, as it does not require additional adapters.The technology is built into most Xiaomi TVs starting in 2019 and is supported by Android devices (starting with version 4.2) and Windows (starting with 8.1).

To activate the mirroring:

1. On TV: open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. On your smartphone: turn Miracast on the Quick Settings menu (on Xiaomi/Redmi, “Screen Translation”).
3. Choose the name of your TV from the list of available devices.

Important: both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or the TV must be in hotspot mode). If the connection does not establish, try rebooting the router - sometimes a dual NAT or an AP Isolation enabled interferes.

Make sure your TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network

Turn off VPN on your smartphone or PC

Update the TV firmware to the latest version

Reboot both devices-->

On an iPhone or Mac, AirPlay is used instead of Miracast.

1. On TV: Turn on Settings → Apple AirPlay (available on Mi TV 5 Pro and later).
2. On iPhone: Swipe up for the control panel and click on “Duplicate Screen”.

⚠️ Note: When dubbing over Wi-Fi, there may be a delay of up to 100-150 ms (4K) better HDMI.

2. Wired connection via HDMI or USB-C

If wireless methods fail, the most reliable way is to connect directly to the Internet. HDMI. This is true for gamers, designers or those who work with 4K HDR-For modern smartphones (Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi Note 12) You'll need an adapter. USB-C → HDMI Support for DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Instructions for connection:

• 📱 For smartphones: Connect the adapter to the port USB-C, Then connect it to the TV through HDMI-On your phone screen, select "Duplicate Screen" (may be called "Duplicate Screen «HDMI-exit»).
• 💻 For PC/laptops: Use the port HDMI or USB-C/Thunderbolt (If video output is supported, press Win on Windows. + P and select "Duplicate».
• 🖥️ For MacBook: Connect the adapter USB-C → HDMI and confirm the trust in the device in the screen settings.

Critical detail: Adapters without DisplayPort Alt Mode support (like cheap Chinese models) won't be able to transfer an image from a phone, just charge it. Check compatibility before buying!

⚠️ Note: When connecting MacBook to Xiaomi TV through HDMI Solution: In the macOS audio settings, select the TV as the output device.

3.Duplicate from Android devices via Mi Share

The proprietary Mi Share technology (formerly Xiaomi Cast) is optimized for the Xiaomi ecosystem and provides a more stable connection than the standard Miracast. It is supported on phones with MIUI 12+ and TVs with MIUI TV 2.0+.

How to turn on Mi Share:

1. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share → turn on the option.
2. On your smartphone: lower the notification curtain, find the Screen Translation (or “Mi Share”) tile, and select your TV.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

The advantages of Mi Share over Miracast:

• 🔄 Automatic reconnection at breakage.
• 🎮 Optimized latency for gaming (up to 50–70 ms instead of 100 ms)+ Miss at Miracast).
• 🔊 Support for sound transmission without additional settings.

4.Duplicate with iPhone/iPad via AirPlay 2

Xiaomi TVs since Mi TV 5 Pro (2020) support Apple AirPlay 2, which allows you to broadcast the screen from iPhone, iPad or Mac without additional adapters.

Step-by-step:

1. On TV: Settings → Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → turn on AirPlay.
2. On iPhone: Swipe down for the control panel, click Screen Duplication and select your Xiaomi TV.
3. Enter the confirmation code that will appear on the TV screen.

Features of AirPlay on Xiaomi TV:

• 🎵 Supports Dolby Atmos audio transmission (if the TV supports the).
• 📺 You can broadcast not only the screen, but also individual videos / photos through the application “Photo” or “Apple”. TV».
• ⚡ The delay is around 60-80ms, better than Miracast, but worse than Miracast. HDMI.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV Q1 2021) AirPlay is unstable when connected to a 5GHz network. Switch to 2.4GHz if the image slows down.

5. Duplication from PC (Windows/macOS/Linux)

There are several ways to duplicate a screen from a computer to a Xiaomi TV, depending on the operating system. Let's consider each option.

For Windows 10/11:

• 🖥️ Miracast: Press Win + K, select the TV from the list (if not, check Miracast support in dxdiag).
• 🎮 Steam Link: Install the Steam Link app on your TV (available in Mi) TV App Store) and connect to your PC via a local network.

For macOS:

• 🍎 AirPlay: Click on the screen control icon in the menu bar and select Xiaomi TV.
• 🔧 Wired connection: Use an adapter USB-C/Thunderbolt → HDMI (recommend CalDigital USB-C Pro Dock for stable work).

For Linux (Ubuntu/Fedora):

sudo apt install gnome-network-displays # Install the package for Miracast


gnome-network-displays # Launch utility and select TV

If the image on the TV is cropped or does not meet the resolution:

1. On PC: Open Screen Settings → Additional display settings.
2. Select the TV and set the recommended resolution (usually 1920×1080 or 3840×2160).
3. Turn off the scaling (if enabled).

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If there is no sound on your TV when you duplicate from a PC, check the default audio device settings. In Windows: Control Panel → Sound → Playback tab → select Xiaomi TV as the default device.

Solving typical duplication problems

Even with the right settings, you can have failures, and here are the most common errors and ways to fix them:

If, after all manipulations, the duplication does not work:

• 🔄 Reboot the TV and the signal source.
• 📡 Check if the connection is blocked by an antivirus or firewall (especially on Windows).
• 🔧 Reset network settings on the TV: Settings → System system → Resetting the network.

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If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support Miracast (e.g. older models before 2018), use an external adapter like Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter or AnyCast.

7.Alternative ways: Chromecast, DLNA and third-party apps

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use third-party solutions. Let's look at three popular options.

1. Google Chromecast (or built-in Cast in Xiaomi TV)

• 📱 Install the Google Home app on your phone.
• 🖥️ On PC, install the Google Cast extension for Chrome.
• 📺 On the TV, turn on Settings. → Connection → Chromecast (available on Android models) TV 9+).

2. DLNA-media-server

DLNA allows you to broadcast only media files (video, photos, music), but not the entire screen.

1. On the TV: turn on Settings → Network → DLNA.
2. On PC: Install a server program (e.g. Plex or Kodi).
3. In the Mi Video app on your TV, select your PC as the source.

3. Applications for mirroring (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

Third-party applications such as ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport allow you to duplicate the screen over the Internet, but have limitations:

• ⚡ Requires installation of software on both devices.
• 🕒 The free version is often delayed by 200.+ miss.
• 🔒 They may collect data about your traffic (check the privacy policy).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen duplication on Xiaomi TV