How to watch a movie from your phone on a Xiaomi TV: all working ways

You want to stream your favorite movie or TV series from your smartphone to the big screen of a Xiaomi Mi TV or Redmi Smart TV, but you don’t know how to do it without losing quality? Connection, latency or video breaks are familiar to many users. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to transfer content from your phone to your Xiaomi TV – from wireless technologies to wired solutions, and also tell you how to avoid typical errors.

Xiaomi TVs support multiple streaming protocols: Miracast (built into Android), DLNA (For LANs, Google Cast (through apps like YouTube) and proprietary solutions like Mi Screen Sharing, depending on your phone model, version, and how you choose to use it. MIUI/Android/iOS And even from video formats. 4K HDR Xiaomi phone 13 Pro is better used HDMI-cable, and for fast broadcast from the iPhone – AirPlay through the applications-translators.

We tested each method on Xiaomi Mi TV Q2 55, Redmi Smart TV X50 and Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 11 Pro+, and iPhone 14. At the end of the article you will find a table comparing methods on speed, quality and compatibility, as well as answers to frequent questions – for example, why there is no sound when connecting via Miracast or how to reduce video latency.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard built into most modern Xiaomi Android smartphones and TVs. It does not require internet, but only works within a single Wi-Fi network (or in direct connection mode), the main advantage is the minimal latency (about 50–100 ms), which is critical for games or sports broadcasts.

To turn Miracast on your Xiaomi TV:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless screen broadcast.
2. Select Miracast (or Screen Mirroring in English).
3. Activate the option to Allow Connection.

On the Xiaomi smartphone (with MIUI 12+):

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Broadcast.
2. In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi TV (model name will appear automatically).
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 2018 Miracast is not stable with Android 11 phones+. If the screen flickers or the connection breaks, try it:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone and the TV.
• 📶 Switch to 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequency (in router settings).
• 📱 Turn off the power saving mode on the smartphone (Settings) → Battery → Performance mode).

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If the video slows down when broadcasting through Miracast, reduce the screen resolution of the smartphone to 1080p in the developer settings (Settings → About phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times).

2. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast built-in)

Xiaomi TVs on the Google TV platform (such as Mi TV Q1E or Redmi Smart TV A Pro) support Google Cast, a technology similar to Chromecast. It allows you to “send” videos from supported applications (YouTube, Netflix, Kodi) directly to the TV without duplication of the entire screen.

How it works:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the app (like YouTube) and click the Cast icon (the Wi-Fi screen icon).
3. In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi TV.
4. Run the video – it will play on TV, and the phone can be used for control (pause, volume).

List of apps that support Google Cast:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+
• 🎵 Spotify, Yandex Music
• 📱 Google Photos, Chrome (for broadcasting tabs)
• 🎮 Steam Link (for streaming games from PC)

⚠️ Note: If the Cast icon doesn’t appear, check it out:

1. Is the TV firmware updated (Settings → About TV → Software Update) 2. Is Google Cast enabled in the TV settings (Settings → Connection and Sharing → Google Cast). 3. Does not block the VPN broadcast or firewall on the phone.

Connection via HDMI (wired method)

If you want maximum quality without delay (for example, to watch movies in 4K HDR or games), the best option is a direct connection via HDMI.

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C → HDMI (Most Xiaomi models after 2019).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C to HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter or universal from Baseus).
• 📺 Cable HDMI 2.0 (for 4K@60Hz) or HDMI 2.1 (for 8K).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone and the HDMI cable to the TV.
2. On the TV, select the signal source (HDMI 1/2/3 via the Source button on the remote).
3. On the smartphone may appear a request for permission to transfer video – confirm it.
4. If the screen is not duplicated, turn on the USB Debugging mode (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then Settings → Additional → For developers → Debugging over USB).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi smartphones (e.g. Redmi Note 10) when connected via HDMI To avoid this, use a powered hub (e.g. Baseus) 6-in-1 USB-C Hub).

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4. Broadcasting over DLNA (local area network)

DLNA — It's a protocol for transmitting media files (video, music, photos) over a local network, and unlike Miracast, it doesn't duplicate the screen, it streams the files themselves. NAS-storage.

How to set up DLNA on a Xiaomi TV:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Media player.
2. Turn on the option. DLNA-server.
3. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

On an Android smartphone:

• 📱 Use the standard Gallery or Files app:

DLNA

• BubbleUPnP (for advanced settings)
• Kodi (supported) DLNA-server).
• VLC (built-in DLNA-renderer).

⚠️ Attention: DLNA supportive DRM-Secure files (such as those downloaded from Netflix or Kinion) for which you can use Google Cast or HDMI.

5. Use of translation applications (Kodi, LocalCast, ApowerMirror)

If the built-in methods don’t work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, often offering additional features like streaming from an iPhone to a Xiaomi TV or streaming games.

Top.-3 broadcaster:

• 📺 Kodi + plugin:
• 🔄 LocalCast:
• 🎮 ApowerMirror:

⚠️ Note: Applications like ApowerMirror may require payment for unlocking full functionality (e.g., streaming to a mobile phone). 1080p). Before buying, check out the free version.

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The app side (LocalCast, Kodi) often handles non-standard video formats (MKV, AVI) better than the built-in TV protocols.

6. Stream from iPhone to Xiaomi TV (AirPlay alternatives)

Xiaomi TVs don’t support AirPlay directly, but there are workarounds:

Method 1: Through translation applications

• 📱 Install ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring on iPhone.
• 📺 On your TV, open your browser and go to apowermirror.com (or use Mi Screen Sharing).
• 🔗 Connect via Wi-Fi or PIN-code.

Method 2: Using Apple TV (if any)

• Connect your Apple TV to your Xiaomi TV via HDMI.
• On iPhone, swipe down to call Control Point → Screen Mirroring → select Apple TV.

Method 3: Through Google Cast (for supported applications)

• In apps like YouTube or Netflix, click the Cast icon and select a Xiaomi TV.

⚠️ Note: When streaming from the iPhone through third-party applications, there may be a delay of up to 200-300 ms. HDMI-adapter (e.g. Lightning to) HDMI).

7. Problem Solving: No sound, lags, connection cuts off

If there are problems with the broadcast, check the following points:

Problem: No sound when connected via Miracast or HDMI

• 🔊 Check if the sound on the TV is turned off (Settings) → Sound. → Loudness).
• 📱 On the Xiaomi smartphone, open Settings → Sound. → Sound output and select HDMI or wireless device.
• 🔧 If you use HDMI, Try another cable (sometimes cheap cables don't transmit sound).

Problem: Video slows down or tears

• 📶 Switch to 5 GHz frequency in router settings.
• 📱 Close background apps on your smartphone (especially instant messengers and games).
• 📺 On the TV, turn off energy saving mode (Settings) → Energy conservation → Performance mode).

The problem is that the TV doesn’t find the phone (or vice versa).

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📡 Make sure both devices are connected to the same network (not the guest network!).
• 🔧 Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Resetting network settings).

Comparison of translation methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your task:

• 🎮 For games: HDMI Miracast (minimum delay).
• 🎬 For movies. 4K: HDMI Google Cast (if supported by the app).
• 📱 Screen duplication: Miracast or ApowerMirror.
• 🎵 For music: DLNA or Google Cast (via Google Cast) Spotify/Yandex Music).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions