Syncing Smartphone with Xiaomi TV: The Complete Guide 2026

You want to bring your smartphone screen to a big Xiaomi TV, but you don't know where to start? Today's Xiaomi TVs support several wireless and wired synchronization methods, from standard Miracast to proprietary solutions like Mi Share. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of connecting for Android and iPhone, including the nuances of settings, solving typical errors and tips for optimizing broadcast quality.

It is important to understand that the choice of method depends on the model of the TV (series Mi). TV A, P, Q or S), firmware versions MIUI TV And even from the operating system of the smartphone, for example, the iPhone does not support Miracast, but it works perfectly through AirPlay on new Xiaomi models with Google. TV. Owners of old TV (issue until 2020) may need to HDMI-wire-connector.

We tested all of these techniques on the latest firmware in 2026, and we put together checklists for each scenario, and if you just need to duplicate a screen for a presentation, stream a video without delay, or play mobile games on a big screen, you can find workable solutions with step-by-step explanations.

1. Preparing Xiaomi TV for synchronization

Before connecting your smartphone, make sure your Xiaomi TV is ready to receive the signal. Most sync problems arise from outdated software, disabled features or incorrect network settings.

The first thing you need to do is update the TV firmware.

1. Open Settings → About TV → Update system.
2. Click Check Updates and wait for the process to complete.
3. Restart the TV after installing the updates.

Minimum requirements for wireless synchronization:

• 📺 TV: any Xiaomi model on Android TV Google TV (series A2, P1, Q2 newer).
• 📱 Smartphone: Android 8.0+ (for Miracast or iOS 12+ (for AirPlay).
• 🌐 Network Connection: TV and phone must be on the same Wi-Fi network (for most methods).

If you are using Mi TV Stick or Mi Box, the connection principles are the same, but some features (such as Mi Share) may not be available. Check the firmware version in the Settings menu → Device → Information.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may not support Google Cast. In this case, use Miracast or wired connection via a mobile phone. HDMI.

2. Wireless synchronization via Miracast (for Android)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard that supports all modern Xiaomi TVs and Android smartphones, the main advantage of the method is minimal latency (up to 50 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching videos.

Instructions for connection:

1. On your TV, open Settings → Connection & Sharing → Wireless projection (or Miracast).
2. Activate the option to Enable wireless projection.
3. On your smartphone, go to Settings → Connected devices → Wireless projection (on Xiaomi/Redmi – Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen projection).
4. Select your TV from the list of available devices.

If the TV doesn’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Connect them to a single Wi-Fi network (even if Miracast runs without internet, a shared network is sometimes required to detect the network).
• 🔧 Manually update the drivers of the wireless adapter on a smartphone (relevant for older models of Redmi Note).

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Power saving mode is turned off on the smartphone |

The screen resolution of the phone does not exceed 1080p (stable-broadcast)-->

The quality of Miracast broadcast depends on the protocol version:

• Miracast 1.2 (older models): maximum 1080p@30fps, delays up to 100ms.
• Miracast 1.3+ (Q2 series, S Pro): 4K@60fps support (assuming the smartphone supports Wi-Fi 5/6).

⚠️ Note: On some Samsung and Huawei smartphones, the Miracast feature may be called Smart View or Huawei Share.

3. Synchronization via Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection)

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your smartphone and your Xiaomi TV directly, without a router, a method that is useful if you don’t have Wi-Fi access or need the highest data rate (for example, for streaming high-resolution video).

How to turn on Wi-Fi Direct on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Activate the function and wait until the TV is detectable.

On a smartphone (by example) Xiaomi/Redmi):

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Choose your TV from the list.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-code).

After a successful connection, you will be able to:

• 🎬 Broadcast video/photos through Gallery or Google Photos apps.
• 🎮 Use your phone as a gamepad for TV games (via the MIUI Game Turbo).
• 🔊 Transmit audio from the phone to the TV speakers (if support is provided) A2DP included).

Important: With Wi-Fi Direct, the TV and smartphone create their own network, so your phone will have limited Internet access, so to avoid this, connect your TV to your router via Ethernet and your phone to Wi-Fi Direct.

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If the TV is not detected by Wi-Fi Direct, try resetting the TV network settings: Settings → System → Reset → Network settings reset.

4.Use of the Mi Share proprietary application

Mi Share is Xiaomi’s proprietary technology for fast file transfer and screen broadcasting between ecosystem devices, which is more stable than Miracast on Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO smartphones, but requires additional software to be installed on the TV.

Instructions for setting:

1. On your TV, install the Mi Share app from the Google Play Store (unless preinstalled).
2. Open the application and allow access to files and the network.
3. On your smartphone, turn on Mi Share in the notification curtain or through Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share.
4. Select the TV from the list of available devices.

Mi Share's capabilities:

To stream the screen via Mi Share:

1. In the TV app, select Accept Screen.
2. On the phone in Mi Share, tap the TV icon and select Screen projection.
3. Confirm the TV connection.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV 3.0 or lower Mi Share may not work smoothly. Update the software or use alternative methods.

Wired connection via HDMI (for minimum delays)

If you want maximum picture quality (for example, for games or watching movies in 4K HDR), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C/HDMI-alt-mode (Most of the flagships of Xiaomi after 2020 year-end).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (We recommend original from Xiaomi or certified Anker).
• 🖥️ Cable HDMI 2.0 or newer (for) 4K@60fps).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and then connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-entrance (usually) HDMI 1/ARC).
3. On the smartphone, you may need to turn on HDMI mode in the notification curtain (Screen icon or Projection).

Advantages of wired connection:

• 🎮 Delay less than 10ms (ideal for gaming).
• 📺 Support 4K@120fps and HDR10+ (If TV and phone support).
• 🔋 No battery consumption for wireless transmission.

Disadvantages:

• 🔌 Limited cable length (maximum 3 meters for the HDMI 2.1. without loss of signal).
• 📱 Not all smartphones support HDMI-alt-mode (check the specifications of your model).

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Wireless HDMI connectivity is the only way to get true 4K@120fps without compression.Wireless methods (including Miracast) are limited by Wi-Fi bandwidth.

6. iPhone sync with Xiaomi TV (AirPlay and Alternatives)

iPhone or iPad owners have fewer sync options available to Xiaomi TV, but there are still major ways, with AirPlay being supported on Google TVs (Q2, S Pro 2022+ series).

How to turn AirPlay on Xiaomi TV:

1. Open Settings → Devices and accessories → AirPlay.
2. Activate the option to Enable AirPlay.
3. If you wish, set a password for connection (recommended for security).

For the screen broadcast from the iPhone:

1. Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open the Control Point.
2. Click Screen Duplication and select your Xiaomi TV.
3. If necessary, enter the password displayed on TV.

If AirPlay is not supported by your TV model, use alternatives:

• 🔄 Google Cast: Install Google Home on your iPhone and stream content from supported services (YouTube, Netflix).
• 📱 Wired Connection: Use Lightning Adapter → HDMI (Official from Apple or Belkin Certified).
• 🌐 DLNA/UPnP: Apps like this VLC Infuse allows you to stream media files to TV over a local network.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2022, AirPlay can work with restrictions: for example, screen broadcast is not supported, only audio and video from applications.

7. Solving typical synchronization problems

Even with the right setup, you can get errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If none of the methods work, reset the network settings on the TV:

Settings → System → Reset → Resetting network settings

Then reset your Wi-Fi connection and try syncing again.

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For stable broadcast of games on Miracast, turn off the power saving mode and background optimization on your smartphone for the Wireless projection application (in battery settings).

8. Optimization of the broadcast quality

To get the most smooth picture and clear sound, follow these recommendations:

For wireless broadcasting:

• 📶 Use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (802.11ax) and 5GHz channel.
• 📱 Close background apps on your smartphone that consume traffic (Torrent, cloud syncs).
• 🔧 In Miracast settings, select Quality Mode instead of Speed (if available).

For wired connection:

• 🔌 Use the cable. HDMI 2.1 for 4K@120fps or 8K.
• 🎮 Turn on the Game mode on the TV (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → Playing).
• 🔊 For sound without delay activate HDMI-CEC and ARC.

Setting up screen resolution (relevant for Miracast and Wi-Fi Direct):

1. On Xiaomi smartphone go to Settings → Screen → Screen resolution.
2. Choose Full HD (1080p) or WQHD (1440p) (if TV supports).
3. In Miracast settings, turn off the option Automatic Change of Resolution.

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To stream games with minimal delays, use a combination of wired HDMI for video and Bluetooth 5.0 for gamepad. Wireless methods add latency to 100ms.

FAQ: Frequent questions about synchronization