How to Replay a Screen on a Xiaomi TV: All the Ways to Work (2026)

Replaying the screen on a Xiaomi TV is a feature that allows you to broadcast an image from a smartphone, tablet or computer to a large screen without wires or with minimal connections. The technology is in demand for watching movies, streaming games, presentations or even dubbing the desktop. However, not all users know that Xiaomi TVs support multiple wireless transmission protocols, and the choice of method depends on the device model, operating system and even the firmware version.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to replay the screen on Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and other series, including the nuances of settings for Android, iOS and Windows. Particular attention will be paid to solving typical problems: the audio delay when broadcasting through Miracast exceeds 200 ms on models until 2022, and new TVs with Google TV may require manual activation of the developer mode. If you have previously encountered errors such as “Device is not supported” or “No available displays”, here you will find specific instructions for fixing them.

Before you start setting up, make sure your Xiaomi TV and signal source (smartphone/PC) are connected to the same 5 GHz Wi-Fi network (for wireless methods). This is critical for connection stability, especially when streaming video in 4K resolution. Also check that the TV has the latest firmware version installed – you can update it through the Settings → About TV → Software Update.

1. Screen Repair via Miracast (Wireless Method for Android)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard built into most Xiaomi TVs (starting with 2019 models) and Android 5.0+ devices. The advantage of the method is that there is no need for a router: the connection is installed directly between the smartphone and the TV. However, there are limitations: the maximum resolution is usually limited to 1080p, and the delay can reach 150-300 ms.

To activate the screen repeat through Miracast:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless Display (or Screen Mirror on new models).
2. Turn on the option and wait for the TV to start searching for available devices.
3. On your Android smartphone, go to Settings → Connected Devices → Screen Transfer (on MIUI, the path may differ: Settings → Screen → Wireless Display).
4. Select your TV from the list. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Restart both devices – sometimes resetting network settings helps.
• 📶 Turn it off. VPN Proxies on a smartphone – they can block a local connection.
• 🔧 Activate Developer Mode on TV: Go to Settings → About TV, click 7 times on "Version of Software", then in the developer menu, turn on "Debugging over Wi-Fi".

2. Screen replay via Wi-Fi Direct (alternative to Miracast)

Wi-Fi Direct is a similar technology to Miracast, but with some differences in the connection protocol. It can work more stable on older Xiaomi models (such as Mi TV 4A or Mi TV 4S), where the Miracast often falls off. The main advantage is support for 5 GHz range, which reduces interference.

Instructions for setting:

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct → turn on the function.
2. On your smartphone: in the Wi-Fi settings, find the Wi-Fi Direct section (at the MIUI This may be called a direct connection).
3. Select the TV from the list and confirm the connection (entry may be required). PIN-TV-code).
4. After connecting, activate the screen repeat through Settings → Wireless display.

Important: When using Wi-Fi Direct, the TV is temporarily disconnected from the main Wi-Fi network, which means that you will not be able to simultaneously stream the screen and use the Internet on TV (for example, watching YouTube or Netflix).

Make sure your smartphone has power-saving mode turned off |

Check that the TV and phone are no more than 5 meters away |

Turn off Bluetooth on both devices (may interfere)|

Update the TV firmware to the latest version-->

Repeat the screen via HDMI (wired method without delay)

If you need minimal latency (for example, for gaming or watching videos in 4K@60Hz), the best option is wired connection via HDMI. Xiaomi TVs support HDMI 2.0 standard (on new models – HDMI 2.1), which allows you to transmit a signal without compression.

You'll need:

• 📱 For a smartphone: adapter USB-C → HDMI (for Android or Lightning → HDMI (iPhone).
• 💻 For PC/laptop: cable HDMI-HDMI (if the ports are the same) or the adapter USB-C/Thunderbolt → HDMI.
• ⚡ Power: when connecting the smartphone, make sure it is charged or connected to a power source 4K discharges the battery.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect one end of the cable/adapter to the device, the other to the HDMI port on the TV (it is advisable to use a port marked ARC or HDMI 2.1).
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (e.g. HDMI 1) through the Source button on the remote.
3. On the Android smartphone may need to turn on the mode USB-debugging (in the developer settings) or confirming a trusted device.

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Note: Some Xiaomi smartphones (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro) may not have sound when connected via HDMI. Solution: In the TV sound settings, select the HDMI source instead of the TV.

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If the image on the TV is cropped or does not fit on the screen, on an Android smartphone, go to Settings → Screen → Screen resolution and select Auto or manually set 1920×1080.

4. Screen Repair via Chromecast (for streaming and apps)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google TV (e.g., Xiaomi TV A2 2023 or Mi TV Q2), you can use the built-in Chromecast to stream the screen.This method is convenient for streaming from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Twitch), but has limitations:

• ❌ Does not support full screen duplication from iPhone (only individual apps).
• ✅ On Android, you can stream both individual apps and the entire screen (via Google Home).
• ⚠️ The delay is ~100-150 ms – suitable for video, but not for games.

How to set up:

1. Make sure that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, open the Google TV app (or Chromecast on older models).
3. On your smartphone: For Android: Open Google Home → Choose your TV. → Click Broadcast. For iOS: In supported apps (like YouTube), click the Cast icon (📺) and choose TV.

If Chromecast doesn't find the TV:

• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes changing your Wi-Fi channel helps.
• 📱 On your smartphone, turn off the mode Save traffic in the Wi-Fi settings.
• 🔧 Check on the TV to see what is in the settings → Annexes → Chromecast enabled option Allow broadcasting.

5. Replay screen from iPhone/iPad (AirPlay for Xiaomi TV)

Xiaomi TVs based on Google TV (2022 and later) support Apple AirPlay, which allows you to broadcast the screen from an iPhone or iPad without additional devices. On older models (for example, Mi TV 4) you will need an Apple TV console or a Lightning → HDMI adapter.

Instructions for Google TV:

1. On TV: Settings → Devices and Sharing → AirPlay and HomeKit → Turn on AirPlay.
2. On iPhone: swipe down to open Control Point → tap Screen Duplicate → select your Xiaomi TV.
3. Confirm the pairing code that will appear on the TV screen.

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Note: When streaming via AirPlay on Xiaomi TVs, some apps (such as TikTok or Instagram) may not have sound in their TVs.Solution: Turn on the iPhone Mirror mode instead of Broadcast in the AirPlay settings.

If your TV doesn’t support AirPlay, alternative ways to do this are:

• 📱 Use the Lightning adapter → HDMI (delay ~50 ms).
• 🖥 Connect the MacBook through HDMI or USB-C (model M1/M2 You may need an adapter).
• 🌐 Install ApowerMirror on TV (available on Google Play for Google) TV).

6. Replay screen from PC (Windows/macOS → Xiaomi TV)

Transmission of screen from computer to TV Xiaomi is possible both by wire (HDMI) and by air (Miracast or Chromecast). Windows 10/11 has built-in support for Miracast, and macOS easier to use AirPlay (if TV supports it).

Method 1: Miracast for Windows

1. On the TV, turn on the Wireless Display (as in the first section).
2. On PC: press Win + K → select your Xiaomi TV from the list.
3. If the device is not found, check it out: 🖥 A PC must have a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Miracast (check in Device Manager). 🔄 Reboot the Wireless Display service via services.msc.

Method 2: Chromecast for Windows/macOS

• Install the Google Chrome browser.
• Open the tab you want to broadcast. → press ⋮ → broadcast → Choose a TV.
• For full screen broadcast: Sources → Screen.

Method 3: Wired Connection (HDMI)

• For Windows/macOS: connect the HDMI cable to the graphics card (laptops may require an adapter).
• On PC: press Win + P → select Duplicate or Expand mode.
• On Mac: System settings → Monitors → Monitor detection.

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For games from PC to Xiaomi TV, use a wired HDMI 2.1 connection - only it provides a latency of less than 20 ms and support for 4K@120Hz (on models with an HDMI 2.1 port, for example, Xiaomi TV Q2 2023).

7. Solving Screen Repetition Problems on Xiaomi TV

Even with the right setup, users often encounter errors, and below is a table of typical problems and solutions:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Additional → Reset network settings.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi again and try again.

8. Comparison of screen repeating methods: which one to choose?

The choice of the broadcast method depends on your tasks. Below is a comparison table:

For games and professional work (for example, editing videos) HDMI is optimal. For everyday watching movies or social networks, Miracast or Chromecast is suitable. If you have an iPhone and the TV supports AirPlay, this is the easiest option.

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On Xiaomi TVs with Google TV (such as Xiaomi TV A2), you can stream the screen from an iPhone even without AirPlay - through the ApowerMirror app or Screen Mirroring from the App Store. Latency will be higher (~200 ms), but the method works on all models.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen replay on Xiaomi TV