How to sync your iPhone with your Xiaomi TV: all the ways of 2026

Synchronizing your iPhone with your Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities for viewing content on the big screen, from streaming photos to streaming high-resolution videos. However, many users face difficulties when connecting for the first time — the TV is not visible in the list of devices, then there are problems with sound or image delay. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of syncing (including hidden Mi TV features), explain why errors can occur, and give specific recommendations for optimizing the connection.

It is important to understand that the connection method depends on the model of your Xiaomi TV and the version of iOS. For example, Android TV 11+ (Mi TV Q2/Q1E series) supports AirPlay directly, whereas older models (Mi TV 4S) will require adapters or third-party applications. We tested all methods on the latest firmware versions (2026) and selected only working solutions.

1. Connect via AirPlay (for Xiaomi TV on Android TV 11 and later)

The easiest and most reliable way to do this is to use the built-in AirPlay support that has been available in Xiaomi TVs since Android TV 11 (Q2, Q1E, A2 and later), which allows you to stream the iPhone screen without additional devices, while maintaining high image quality and synchronization of sound.

To activate AirPlay on Xiaomi TV:

• 📺 Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Connections and sharing → AirPlay.
• 🔄 Set the switch to the On position and select the access mode: "All" (for public networks) or "Only in this network" (recommended for the home).
• 📱 On your iPhone, swipe down from the top right corner to open Control Point and click Screen Duplication (or Screen Mirroring").
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV — The connection will happen automatically.

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If the TV doesn’t appear on the device list, check that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz – it doesn’t matter, but the frequency should be the same).

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Minimum latency (up to 50ms) is critical for gaming and video.
• ✅ Support HDR10 Dolby Vision (on supported models).
• ✅ The ability to stream sound separately from video (useful for music).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware may have AirPlay disabled after the update. If the option has disappeared from the menu, reset your TV network settings (Settings) → Networks and the Internet → Resetting network settings).

2.Use of Miracast (for older Xiaomi TV models)

If your TV runs Android TV 9/10 (e.g. Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 4A), Miracast will be an alternative to AirPlay, which is built into iOS since version 13.0, but requires additional actions to activate.

Instructions for connection:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Display and Sound → Wireless Display (or Miracast).
2. On the iPhone, download the Screen Mirroring app (for example, ApowerMirror or LetsView) - the built-in iOS functionality for Miracast is not enough.
3. Run the app and select your TV from the list. Confirm the connection on both devices.

The Miracast features:

• 🔄 Latency is higher than AirPlay (up to 200 ms), but acceptable for video.
• 🎵 The sound is transmitted with the video (separate broadcast is not possible).
• 📶 Requires a stable 5GHz Wi-Fi signal to work without lags.

3. Connection through HDMI-Adapter (for maximum quality)

If you need to stream content in 4K/60fps resolution without delay (for example, for gaming or professional video work), then wired connection via HDMI is the only option.

• 🔌 Lightning adapter → HDMI (Official from Apple or certified, for example, Belkin).
• 📺 Cable HDMI 2.0 or later (for support) 4K HDR).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your iPhone and connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2/3).
3. On the iPhone will appear a notification “Trust this device?” – confirm the connection.

⚠️ Note: When using uncertified adapters, the iPhone can block the output of an image with the message "This accessory is not supported." In this case, only the original adapter from Apple will help.

4. Synchronization through applications (DLNA/UPnP)

If the built-in protocols don’t work, you can use streaming apps that support DLNA or UPnP standards. This method is suitable for viewing photos, videos and music, but does not allow you to duplicate the screen.

The best apps for iPhone:

• 🎬 VLC for Mobile – supports local file and network streaming.
• 📸 Photo Video Cast – Optimized for displaying photos and slideshows.
• 🎵 BubbleUPnP – universal media server with support DTS Dolby.

How to set up a broadcast via VLC:

1. Install VLC on your iPhone and Xiaomi TV (available on Google Play).
2. On the TV, start VLC and activate the "UPnP Server" mode.
3. On your iPhone, open a file in VLC, click Play on Device and select your TV.

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

Turn off VPN on both devices

Update the VLC app to the latest version

Check that the TV is enabled mode "Network server" (in the settings VLC)

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5. Solving synchronization problems

Even with the right setup, you can have typical errors, and here's how to fix them:

Problem 1: TV not visible in the list of devices

• 🔌 Restart the router and both devices.
• 📡 Check that Wi-Fi is working in the mode 802.11ac (5 GHz – some Xiaomi models TV Not supported by 6 GHz.
• 🔒 Turn off the firewall on the router (temporarily).

Problem 2: Image delay (lag)

• 🎮 For games, use only HDMI-Adapter – wireless protocols give a delay of 50 ms.
• 📶 Switch to a Wi-Fi channel with less congestion (use the WiFi Analyzer app).
• 🔄 Reduce the broadcast resolution in the application settings (for example, with 4K before 1080p).

Problem 3: No sound when broadcasting

• 🔊 At the iPhone Control Point, click on the broadcast icon and select “Television [name]” as the audio output device.
• 🎛️ Check on the TV to see what is in the settings → Sound. → Exit chosen HDMI ARC (if you use HDMI).

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If you only have a black background on your TV after connecting via HDMI, but there is sound, check your iPhone settings in Screen and Brightness → Screen Resolution. Sometimes you need to manually set a compatible resolution (for example, 1920×1080 instead of 2778×1284).

6.Alternative ways: Chromecast and Apple TV

If none of the above methods are suitable, consider using external devices:

Option 1: Google Chromecast

• 📱 Install Google Home on iPhone and set up Chromecast.
• 🎬 In supported apps (like YouTube or Netflix), click the “Cast” icon and select your Chromecast.

Option 2: Apple TV

• 🍎 Connect Apple. TV TV-to-TV HDMI.
• 🔄 Use AirPlay or HomeKit to sync with your iPhone.

Comparison of methods:

7.Putting the connection for games and videos

If you plan to use sync for cloud gaming (such as Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW) or watching movies in 4K, follow these tips:

For games:

• 🎮 Use only. HDMI-adapter - delay AirPlay/Miracast make the game impossible.
• 🔌 Connect your iPhone to charging while playing to avoid battery drain.
• 📶 Disable all background apps on iPhone (Settings) → Mainstream → Completion of annexes).

For the 4K HDR video:

• 🎥 In the settings of the TV, turn on the "Game" or "Film" mode to reduce post-processing.
• 🔊 Set the sound to PCM (Dolby Digital, if you have synchronization problems.

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To stream iPhone videos to Xiaomi TV via AirPlay, enable Frame Match in your TV settings (Settings → Display and Sound → Additional → Mode) This will eliminate twitching when watching variable frame rate movies.

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