How to transfer the screen to the TV Xiaomi: all the ways from Miracast to HDMI

Broadcasting a smartphone, laptop or tablet screen onto a large Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to presentations and games on a wide display. However, not everyone knows that modern Xiaomi TVs support several wireless and wired image technologies at once. The choice of method depends on your source device, TV model and even the version of the MIUI TV firmware.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of broadcasting the screen on Xiaomi Mi. TV, Redmi Smart TV Other brand models – from standard HDMI-We'll focus on common errors (such as why the TV can't see the device) and the best settings to minimize signal delay. If you've had problems connecting before, here's a solution!

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1. Preparation of Xiaomi TV for screen broadcast

Before you start setting up, make sure your Xiaomi TV is ready to receive the signal. Most connectivity problems arise from missing basic steps:

✅ Update the TV firmware - old versions MIUI TV (below 3.0) may not support modern protocols like AirPlay or Mi Share. To check the relevance of the software, go to Settings → On TV. → Update the system. If a new version is available, install it through a stable Internet connection.

✅ Activate signal reception modes — some functions are disabled by default to save power. For example, for Miracast, you need to turn on the option in the menu:

Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless projection (Miracast)

For DLNA (media streaming), activate Settings → Network Services → DLNA.

✅ Check Wi-Fi network – for wireless broadcast methods (Miracast, AirPlay, Mi Share), the TV and the source device must be connected to the same local network. + 5GHz), make sure both devices are on the same frequency.Exception: Miracast works without a router, creating a direct connection between devices.

• 📺 Models with support for AirPlay: Xiaomi Mi TV Q2 75" (2022), Redmi Smart TV X Pro, Mi TV P1 55" and later, check the full list on the official website.
• 🔄 Mi Share: It only works with devices on the MIUI 12+ (Xiaomi smartphones, Redmi, POCO).
• ⚡ Miracast: Supported by all Xiaomi TVs on Android TV 9.0+, but may require manual activation.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 4A or Mi TV 4S), It may not support AirPlay or Mi Share, but use Miracast or HDMI-cable.

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Method 2: Wireless streaming via Miracast (without router)

Miracast is a universal Wi-Fi Direct screen transfer protocol that works without an internet connection, ideal for streaming from Windows laptops, Android smartphones (including Xiaomi), and even some Linux devices.

How to turn Miracast on your Xiaomi TV:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless projection (Miracast).
2. Activate the slider Turn on Miracast.
3. Select Connection mode without router (if required).

Connection with Windows 10/11:

1. Press Win + K on the keyboard.
2. In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV (the name will contain a model, for example, MiTV-P1-1234).
3. Confirm the connection on the TV screen.

Connection with Android smartphone (Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO):

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. Choose your TV from the list.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

• ✅ Pros: no router dependency, low latency (ideal for gaming).
• ❌ Cons: Maximum resolution — 1080p (on some models, artifacts are possible with a weak signal.

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3. Method 2: AirPlay for Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac)

If you own Apple, AirPlay is the most convenient way to stream on Xiaomi TV. The technology is supported on models released after 2021 (with the firmware MIUI TV 3.0+).

How to turn AirPlay on Xiaomi TV:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Apple AirPlay.
2. Activate the slider Enable AirPlay.
3. If you wish, set a password for connection (recommended for security).

Broadcast from iPhone/iPad:

1. Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen (on iOS 12+) to open Control Point.
2. Press Screen Duplication (or Screen Mirroring).
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.
4. If necessary, enter a password from the TV screen.

Broadcast from Mac:

1. Open System settings → Monitors.
2. In the Duplicate Screen dropdown menu, select your Xiaomi TV.

⚠️ Note: When streaming via AirPlay on Xiaomi TV There may be problems with the playback of protected content (for example, movies from Apple). TV+ In this case, use the official apps on the TV itself.

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4. Method 3: Mi Share is Xiaomi's proprietary technology

Mi Share is Xiaomi’s own development for fast file transfer and screen broadcasting between ecosystem devices, which works only with MIUI 12+ smartphones and TVs with MIUI TV 3.0+.

How to connect:

1. On the TV, activate Settings → Connections and Sharing → Mi Share.
2. On your Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO smartphone, open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Mi Share.
3. Select the option of screen broadcast.
4. The TV will appear in the list of available devices - tap on it.

• 📱 Compatible smartphones: Xiaomi 11/12/13/14, Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4/F5 newer.
• 🖥️ Compatible TV: Mi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV X, Mi TV P1 (2021–2026).
• ⚡ Features: Supports permission to 4K@30Hz, But there may be a delay before 150 miss.

Make sure your smartphone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network

Update MIUI TV to the latest version

Turn on Bluetooth on both devices

Shut down. VPN smartphone-->

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5. Method 4: Wired connection via HDMI (minimum latency)

If you want maximum stability and minimal latency (for example, for gaming or professional tasks), HDMI-The cable is still the best choice. TV maintain the standard HDMI 2.1 on new models, which allows you to transmit video in resolution 4K@120Hz.

What you need:

• 🔌 HDMI-cable (version 2.0 or 2.1 is recommended for the 4K).
• 📱 Adapter for a smartphone (for example, USB-C → HDMI Xiaomi 12/13/14).
• 💻 For laptops, port HDMI adapter (USB-C/Thunderbolt → HDMI).

How to connect:

1. Connect the source device to the TV cable.
2. On the Xiaomi remote TV Press the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. On a smartphone or laptop, you may need to turn on screen Duplicate mode (on Android: Settings → Screen → Screen Transfer).

⚠️ Note: When connecting a Xiaomi smartphone through HDMI-The adapter may not be working, so use external speakers or Bluetooth headphones connected to the TV.

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If the image on the TV is cropped or does not fit on the screen, click on the Menu → Image → Screen Mode and select Fit or 1:1.

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Method 5: DLNA for media streaming

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a technology for transferring media files (video, music, photos) over a local network, unlike Miracast or AirPlay, it does not duplicate the screen, but only broadcasts content from a gallery or player.

How to set up DLNA on Xiaomi TV:

1. Activate the function: Settings → Network Services → DLNA.
2. Make sure that the TV and the source device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Broadcast from Android-smartphone:

1. Install an application for DLNA (e.g. BubbleUPnP or LocalCast).
2. Open the video/photo in the gallery, click Share → Transmit to DLNA.
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.

Broadcast from Windows:

1. Open Explorer, find the media file.
2. Right-click. → Transmit it to the device.
3. Choose Xiaomi TV.

• 🎵 Supported formats: MP4, MKV, JPG, MP3, FLAC.
• 🚫 Limits: does not transmit the screen completely (only media files), there may be problems with the screen DRM-content-protected.

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7 Problem Solving: The TV cannot see the device

If Xiaomi TV doesn’t appear in the list of available broadcast devices, check out the following:

• 🔄 Restart both devices: sometimes it helps to banal turn off / turn on the TV and smartphone / laptop.
• 📶 Check Wi-Fi: If you use Miracast without a router, make sure your TV is on Wi-Fi Direct.
• 🔒 Firewall/antivirus: on Windows or Mac, temporarily disable protection – it can block the connection.
• 📱 Update drivers: on Windows laptops, update the drivers of the Wi-Fi adapter through Device Manager.

Typical errors and decisions:

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If none of these methods work, try resetting the TV’s network settings: Settings → System → Reset → Reset network settings.

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8. FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming on Xiaomi TV