How to watch movies on TV via Xiaomi phone: all working ways

Xiaomi's modern smartphones are full-fledged multimedia centers that can replace a home theater. But even on a Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Xiaomi 14 Ultra screen, it's difficult to watch a movie comfortably in a company. Fortunately, you can stream video from your phone to a large TV screen in a dozen ways, from wireless protocols to wired adapters, the main thing is to choose a method that suits your technique and tasks.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to display images from Xiaomi to TV, from built-in Miracast and Google Cast functions to rare USB-OTG life hacks. We will focus on solving typical problems - audio delay, communication interruptions and poor picture quality. And at the end, you will find a comparative table of methods with the pros and cons of each.

If you've never connected your phone to a TV before, start with the first section, where we'll explain the basic concepts. Power users can immediately go to the instructions for Miracast or wired connectivity. And don't forget to vote in the survey below -- I wonder what you're using!

Telephone and TV Preparation: What to Check Before Connecting

Before you rush to set up a connection, make sure your technique meets the minimum requirements.For wireless methods (Miracast, Google Cast), both devices must support Wi-Fi 802.11ac or later. Older TVs (released before 2016) often only run on 802.11n Wi-Fi, which can cause a sound delay of up to 2 seconds when broadcasting Full HD.

For wired methods (HDMI, USB) check:

• 🔌 Port availability USB-C Micro-USB on your phone (depends on the Xiaomi model).
• 📺 Type HDMI-port-television: HDMI 1.4 supports 1080p@60Hz, huh. HDMI 2.0 — 4K@60Hz.
• 🔋 The battery level of the phone (with a wired connection without power, the phone can discharge in 30 minutes).

It is equally important to update firmware on both devices. On Xiaomi, check the relevance of the software in Settings → About Phone → System Update. On TV, the path may be different, but usually it is Settings → Support → Software Update. Obsolete firmware is a common cause of broadcast failures, especially on Samsung and LG TVs 2018-2020.

⚠️ Note: If your TV is connected to the Internet via PPPoE, wireless broadcasting methods may not work. DHCP or use wired methods.

Method 1: Miracast – wireless screen duplication without a router

Miracast is a wireless broadcast standard built into all Xiaomi smartphones based on Android 5.0+ and most modern TVs, and its main advantage is the operation without a router: the phone and TV are directly connected via Wi-Fi Direct protocol.

To include Miracast on Xiaomi:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. Select the Wireless Display option (on some models – Miracast).
3. In the list of available devices, find the name of your TV (such as Samsung UE55 or LG OLED55C1).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

On the TV, pre-activate Miracast:

• 📺 Samsung: Source → Screen Mirroring.
• 📺 LG: Settings → Network → Miracast.
• 📺 Sony Bravia: Settings → Network → Screen duplication.

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

⚠️ Note: When using Miracast, the sound will be broadcast through the TV, not through the phone's speakers. If there is no sound, check the volume settings on the TV or reconnect the devices.

Method 2: Google Cast (Chromecast) – streaming via router

Google Cast (aka Chromecast) is a technology that streams content from phone to TV over a shared Wi-Fi network, which, unlike Miracast, does not duplicate the entire screen, but only transfers videos from supported apps (YouTube, Netflix, Kodi, etc.), which reduces the load on the phone and reduces latency.

For use of Google Cast:

1. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network (the router must support 5 GHz for stable operation).
2. Open an app with a video (such as YouTube).
3. Slip the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner) and select your TV.

If you have a TV without a Chromecast built-in (e.g., older Philips models or a new one) TCL), Buy an external Google Chromecast adapter (from 3,000) ₽). He's plugging in to HDMI-The TV port and works as a separate device.

Tip: If the video slows down when streaming via Google Cast, close all background apps on your phone and turn off Traffic Savings in Wi-Fi settings. Switching the router to a 5GHz channel with a width of 80 MHz will also help.

Method 3: Wired HDMI connection – no lags or delays

If you want maximum quality without compression and delay, use a wired connection via a USB-C → HDMI adapter (or Micro-USB → HDMI for older Xiaomi models).This method guarantees video transmission in original resolution (up to 4K HDR) and minimal latency (~10 ms).

You'll need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C to HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter or universal from Baseus).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (preferably version 2.0 or 2.1) 4K).
• ⚡ Power supply for the phone (e.g. power bank) as the broadcast quickly drains the battery.

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable to adapter and TV.
2. On the TV, select the source of the signal (e.g. HDMI 1).
3. The phone will be notified of connecting to an external display. Select Duplicate screen or Expand screen.

If the image does not appear:

• Check if your phone supports HDMI output (some Redmi budget models may require MHL activation in the developer settings).
• Make sure the adapter is compatible with your Xiaomi model (for example, adapters for Samsung DeX may not work).
• Try another one. HDMI-cables (cheap cables are often not supported) 4K@60Hz).

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If you connect through HDMI, the TV only displays part of the phone’s screen, go to Settings → Screen → Screen resolution and set a value of 1920×1080 (even if the phone supports 4K), which will solve the problem of cropping the picture on most TVs.

Method 4: DLNA – Watching movies over a local network

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a protocol for sharing media between devices on a single network, where unlike Miracast or Chromecast, the phone acts as a server, and the TV acts as a client that pulls the file directly, which is convenient for viewing local video files (for example, downloaded movies in.mkv or.mp4).

To take advantage of DLNA:

1. Install a media server application on your phone, such as BubbleUPnP (for power users). Plex (convenient interface, but requires registration). VLC (built-in DLNA-server).

DLNA-server

Multimedia.

Network

Advantages of DLNA:

• 🎬 Support for all video formats (including.mkv,.avi,.flac).
• 📶 Low load on the phone (file broadcast directly, without processing).
• 🔄 Ability to pause and rewind without delay.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Requires a stable connection over Wi-Fi 5 GHz (2.4 GHz possible slowdowns).
• ⚠️ Not all TVs support subtitles in.srt format. DLNA.

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DLNA is the best choice for watching movies from the local collection, especially if you have a weak phone (like the Redmi 8A or Poco M3).

Method 5: Connecting via USB-OTG – for older TVs

If your TV doesn’t support Wi-Fi or HDMI (like pre-2015 models), you can try connecting your phone via USB-OTG. This method doesn’t work on all TVs, but it can sometimes save you in desperate situations.

You'll need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-OTG (s USB-C Micro-USB on the side of the phone and USB-A TV-side).
• 📺 TV with USB-port MTP or PTP (usually stated in the instructions).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to the TV through OTG-cable.
2. On the TV, select the USB source.
3. In the TV menu, search for Multimedia or Photo/Video and select the file to play.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It only works with video in standard formats (.mp4,.avi with codec H.264).
• ❌ No screen duplication – only viewing individual files.
• ❌ On Android 11 phones+ You may need to unlock Developer Mode and activate Debugging USB.

If the TV can’t see the phone, try:

Solving Typical Problems When Broadcasting With Xiaomi on TV

Even if you set it up properly, you can get into a crash, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

If none of these methods work, check:

• 🔄 Power saving mode on the phone (turn it off in Settings) → Battery).
• 🔒 Application permissions (e.g. Google Play Services must have access to location to run Chromecast).
• 🛠️ Developer settings: activate debugging over Wi-Fi and Do not turn off the screen when charging.

For Xiaomi models on MIUI 14+, resetting network settings: Settings → Memory → Resetting → Network settings reset can also help.

Frequent questions about streaming from Xiaomi to TV