How to broadcast to Xiaomi TV: all ways with settings

You want to bring video from your phone to the big screen, but you don't know how to do it on a Xiaomi TV? Wireless streaming or cable connection — both work, but require the right settings. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways, from the built-in Miracast to the use of external adapters, and also solve the typical problems with latency or disconnection.

Xiaomi Mi TVs (A2, P1, Q2, S Pro, and others) support most modern wireless protocols, but not all users know how to activate them. For example, Screen Mirroring can be hidden in the depth of the menu, and for Wi-Fi Direct to work properly, we tested all methods on models from 2022-2026 and collected checklists for quick configuration.

If you have a different TV brand (like a Redmi Smart TV), the connection principles will be similar, but the paths in the menu may differ.

1. Wireless broadcast on Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is the most common way to duplicate a smartphone or laptop screen on a wireless TV, and works on all Xiaomi TVs with Android TV (version 9.0 and higher) and does not require a router connection.

To begin the broadcast:

• 📱 On your smartphone: open Settings → Connections → Screen broadcast (on MIUI The path may be called a wireless display).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen Mirroring (or Miracast).
• 🔄 Select the name of your TV from the list of available devices on your phone. Confirm the connection on both screens.

Turn on Wi-Fi on both devices

Make sure the distance between the phone and TV is no more than 5 meters.

Disable VPN on your smartphone (can block the connection)

Close background apps that consume traffic (such as torrents)

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If the TV is not on the list, check:

• ⚡ Miracast doesn’t work on iPhone (AirPlay needed) and some older Xiaomi models (until 2018).
• 🔧 Network settings: on the TV in Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Enable the Wi-Fi Direct Option.
• 📶 Interference: If there are many Wi-Fi networks nearby, try switching the channel on the router (in the router settings, select channel 1, 6 or 11).

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If the image is slowing down, reduce the resolution in Miracast settings on your phone. On MIUI, this is done in the screen broadcast menu → image quality → 720p.

2. Wi-Fi connection (DLNA and local area network)

If Miracast is not stable, the alternative is to stream over the local network via DLNA, which is suitable for viewing photos, videos and music, but does not duplicate the entire screen, the advantage is less latency and support for iPhone (through applications like TV Assist).

Instructions for Android:

1. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the TV, open the Media Player or Gallery app.
3. On a smartphone in a file manager (such as Mi File Explorer), select a file → Send → DLNA and specify your Xiaomi TV.

For the iPhone:

• 📱 Install the app TV Assist or ApowerMirror.
• 🔗 In the app, select your TV from the list DLNA-device.
• 🎬 Start the video and it will start playing on TV.

DLNA limitations:

• ❌ Does not broadcast the screen in full (media files only).
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (for example, the video formats are not supported, MKV s DTS sound may not be reproduced).
• ⚠️ When you lose 4K Possible lags - it is better to use the cable HDMI.

3. HDMI connection: cable or adapter

For stable broadcast without delay, the best option is wired connection. Modern Xiaomi smartphones (for example, Redmi Note 12, Xiaomi 13) do not have an HDMI port, but support image output via a USB-C → HDMI adapter. Xiaomi TVs are equipped with an HDMI 2.1 connector that transmits video in resolution up to 4K@60Hz.

What you need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C to HDMI (for smartphones or cable HDMI-HDMI (laptop-only).
• ⚡ Power supply for adapter (some models require additional power supply) USB-feed-in).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable.
2. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input on the remote and select HDMI 1/2/3 (depending on the port).
3. On the smartphone in the notification curtain will appear option USB-connection – select the mode of Image Transfer (HDMI).

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If the image doesn't show up, check if your DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter supports. Cheap Chinese adapters often only work with 1080p video.

⚠️ Note: When connecting a MacBook or laptop on Windows to Xiaomi TV down HDMI Sometimes the sound goes missing. Solution: on the TV in Settings → Sound. → Exit HDMI choose PCM auto.

4. Broadcast from a computer (Windows/macOS → Xiaomi TV)

If you want to display the PC screen on the TV, there are two options: HDMI (described above) or wirelessly via Miracast (for Windows) 10/11) Or AirPlay, for macOS. TV Android TV 11+ Google Cast (similar to Chromecast) also works).

For Windows:

1. Press Win + K and select Connect to the wireless display.
2. Find your Xiaomi TV (Screen Mirroring must be enabled).
3. Confirm the connection on the TV.

For macOS:

• 🖥️ Make sure your TV and Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔍 In the Mac menu bar, select Screen Management → AirPlay and specify your Xiaomi TV.
• ⚙️ If the TV isn’t displayed, install the AirScreen app from Google Play on TV.

On Xiaomi Mi TV P1 and newer built-in AirPlay support works without additional applications – just update the firmware to version 1.7.65 or higher.

5. Use Google Cast (Chromecast built-in)

Xiaomi Android TVs have a built-in Google Cast feature that allows you to stream content from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Chrome Browser) directly to the screen. Unlike Miracast, it does not transmit the entire screen, but only videos from supported services.

How to use:

1. Open an app (like YouTube) on your smartphone.
2. Slip on the Cast icon (screen icon with Wi-Fi).
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.

If the Cast icon is not active:

• 🔄 Restart the TV and smartphone.
• 📶 Check that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network (do not use the guest network).
• 🔧 On TV in Settings → Annexes → Google Cast Enable the Allow Discovery option.

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Google Cast consumes less power than Miracast and provides more stable video streaming, but only works with supported apps.

6. Solving broadcasting problems

If the broadcast is interrupted, the image is lagging or the sound is not synchronous, use this instruction:

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may not support Wi-Fi 6, leading to broadcast interruptions.Update the software via Settings → Update the system or use the cable.

If nothing helps, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

Settings → Network and Internet → Additional → Resetting network settings

7. Alternative methods: adapters and consoles

If the built-in functions do not work, you can use external devices:

• 📦 Google Chromecast or Xiaomi Mi TV Stick – Connect to the port HDMI They allow you to stream content over Wi-Fi.
• 🔄 Miracast adapter (e.g. Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter) – converts the signal for older TVs without Smart TV.
• 🖥️ Mini-PC (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Box S) – a full replacement for smart TV functions.

Advantages of external adapters:

• ✅ It works even on TVs without Android. TV.
• ✅ Support more video formats (for example, AV1, HDR10+).
• ✅ Less lag thanks to optimized software.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Additional costs (from 2000 to 5 000 rubles).
• ❌ Occupying the port HDMI (Maybe there's not enough connectors).

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