Why connect Xiaomi smartphone to TV?
Ever wanted to show pictures from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV, or stream a Netflix movie directly from your smartphone? Xiaomi's connection to TV offers a host of possibilities, from watching high-resolution content to using your TV as a second monitor for work or streaming.
Xiaomi’s current smartphones, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 14, support several ways to connect to TVs: by air via Miracast or Google Cast, by cable via HDMI, and by using proprietary technologies like Mi Share. But which method to choose? It depends on your TV model, the version of MIUI on your smartphone, and even what cables you have at hand.
In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways Xiaomi smartphones connect to 2020-2026 TVs, including hidden settings and avoidance of common bugs. At the end, you’ll find an FAQ with answers to the most common questions – from “why there’s no sound” to “how to reduce latency when broadcasting games.”
1. Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)
Miracast technology (or Screen Mirroring in settings) allows you to duplicate the screen of your smartphone on your TV without wires. This is a universal standard that works on most modern TVs (since 2013) and all Xiaomi smartphones on MIUI 10 and later.
To connect:
- 📱 On your smartphone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen Transfer (or Wireless Display in Older Versions).
- 📺 On TV: Turn on Screen Mirroring (Samsung - Smart View, on the TV) LG — Miracast, on Android. TV — Broadcasting).
- 🔍 Select the name of your TV in the list of available devices on your smartphone.
Important: Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or a smartphone must create an access point if the TV supports a direct connection), and the latency is usually 50 to 150 ms, which is enough for video, but can interfere with dynamic gaming.
Wi-Fi is enabled on both devices|The TV supports Miracast (check the instructions)|On the smartphone turned off the energy saving mode|Distance between devices not more than 5 meters-->
⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The screen transfer function can be hidden. To activate it, go to Settings → About the phone and 5 times click on the version MIUI — There will be a menu for developers where you need to turn on the wireless display.
2. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast, Android TV)
If you have an Android TV (such as Xiaomi Mi TV, Sony Bravia or Google Chromecast), the easiest way to use Google Cast technology is to use it, unlike Miracast, it does not duplicate the screen, but streams content from supported applications (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos, etc.) directly to the TV.
Instructions:
- 📱 Make sure that the smartphone has Google Home app installed (download in the Play Market).
- 📺 On the TV, turn on Cast mode (on Mi). TV — quick-setting).
- 🔄 In the Google Home app, click Screen Broadcast and select your TV.
The advantage of this method is minimal latency (20-50 ms) and the ability to continue using the smartphone while broadcasting. However, not all applications support Cast - for example, TikTok or VK Video can block broadcasting due to copyright restrictions.
| Connection method | Delay. | Wi-Fi required | Supported TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miracast | 50-150 ms. | Yes (or direct access point) | Anybody with Miracast (2013+) |
| Google Cast | 20-50 ms | Yes. | Android TV, Chromecast |
| HDMI (wire) | 0 ms. | No. | Any with HDMI-port |
| DLNA | 100-300 ms. | Yes. | Anyone with DLNA (2010+) |
3. Wired connection via HDMI (without delay)
If you need minimal latency (for example, to play games or watch videos at maximum quality), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.
- 📱 Xiaomi Smartphone with Support USB-C → HDMI (Most of the 2018 models and newer).
- 🔌 adapter USB-C to HDMI (cost ₽) cable USB-C → HDMI.
- 📺 Free-to-air television HDMI-port (supports) HDCP 2.2 4K).
Step-by-step:
- Connect the adapter to your smartphone and connect it to your TV HDMI-cable.
- On the TV, select the signal source - appropriate HDMI-port.
- On your smartphone in the screen settings (Settings → Display → HDMI mode) select the resolution (recommended 1920×1080@60Hz for stable operation).
Important! Some adapters require additional power via USB-A. If the image doesn't appear, plug the adapter into the charger or USB port of the TV.
What Xiaomi smartphones support HDMI-exit?
⚠️ Note: When connecting through HDMI Use an original charger with a power of at least 18 watts connected to the adapter (if it supports parallel charging).
4.Use of DLNA for transfer of media files
DLNA technology allows you to stream photos, videos and music stored on your smartphone to your TV without duplicating the screen, which is convenient for watching family albums or movies, but not suitable for games or apps.
How to set up:
- On your smartphone, install a media server application, such as BubbleUPnP or LocalCast.
- Turn it on on the TV. DLNA-Customer (on Samsung - Devices) → DLNA, on LG — SmartShare).
- In the application on your smartphone, select files for broadcasting and specify the TV as the output device.
DLNA works over a local area network, so both devices must be connected to the same router. broadcast quality depends on Wi-Fi speed: Full HD (1080p) requires at least 15 Mbps.
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If the video slows down when broadcasting over DLNA, try to reduce the bitrate in the application settings or convert the file to MP4 (H.264) format - it is supported by all TVs.
5. Branded technologies: Mi Share and AirPlay (for iPhone)
Xiaomi has developed its own Mi Share technology to quickly transfer files and stream the screen to its ecosystem devices. If you have a Mi TV (such as Mi TV Q2 or Mi TV A2), this method will be the most stable.
How to connect:
- 📱 On a smartphone: Settings → Connection and sharing → Mi Share.
- 📺 On TV: Settings → Devices → Mi Share (or swipe down for the Quick Settings Panel).
- 🔄 Select the TV in the list and confirm the connection.
AirPlay is available for iPhone or Mac owners – but only on Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 3.0 and later (such as Mi TV Q1E). To enable AirPlay support, go to Settings → Apple AirPlay and activate the feature.
6. Solving typical connection problems
Even with the right setup, you can get errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The TV is not displayed in the list of devices | Wi-Fi is off or devices on different networks | Connect both devices to the same 2.4 GHz network (5 GHz may not be supported) |
| Image is there, but no sound. | On the smartphone, another sound source is selected (for example, Bluetooth headphones) | In the notification bar, click on the speaker icon and select Television (HDMI) |
| Delay in video broadcasting | Weak Wi-Fi signal or congested network | Restart your router or connect to a 5GHz network (if supported) |
| Black screen when connected via HDMI | Incompatible adapter or lack of power | Use an externally powered adapter or original cable USB-C → HDMI |
If none of these methods work, check:
- 🔄 Updates to the firmware on the smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
- 📦 Adapter compatibility (for example, cheap Chinese adapters may not support the adapter). 4K@60Hz).
- 🛠️ Developer Settings: Enable Debugging by USB and Simulation of the secondary display (for HDMI).
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Before buying an HDMI adapter, check if your smartphone supports DisplayPort Alt Mode – without this feature, HDMI output will not work.