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

Do you want to stream a video with Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 to the big screen, but you don't know how to connect your phone to a TV? Or have you tried Miracast, but the image is slowing down? This article will help you understand all the nuances from simple screen duplication to streaming. 4K-lagless.

We tested all current ways of connecting (including hidden features) MIUI) And collected step-by-step instructions taking into account the features of Xiaomi, POCO There are no universal "advice for all Android" - only specific solutions for devices based on the Internet. MIUI 14/15 hyperos.

Important: If your TV is older than 2018, check its compatibility in the table below first. and if you are using Xiaomi 13 Ultra or newer, check the Wi-Fi section. 6E and WPA3, where the broadcast speed can vary by 2 times!

1. Connection methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method is influenced by three factors:

• 📱 The phone model is Xiaomi 12T Pro has a hardware encoder H.265, And the budget Redmi. A2 It does not exist, which affects the quality of the broadcast.
• 📺 The capabilities of the TV - modern Samsung QLED or LG OLED Miracast and Google Cast support, and older models require additional adapters.
• 🎯 Purpose of use – minimum lag is required for games (<50 MS), for films, the stability of the flow is important, and for presentations - synchronization of sound.

Let's compare the main methods:

Critical information for Xiaomi owners on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: if your phone supports Wi-Fi 6E (For example, Xiaomi 13 Pro), but the TV is connected to the router on Wi-Fi 5, force the network to switch to 5 GHz in the Miracast settings. This will reduce the lag from 120 ms to 40 ms.

2. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (Miracast) - step-by-step instruction

This is the most versatile method for Xiaomi, as it does not require additional devices.

• 🔹 Nana MIUI 14 and later is called the "Wireless Display" and on older versions it is called "Miracast".
• 🔹 Sony Bravia TVs 2019-2023 may not see Xiaomi due to protocol conflict – decision below.
• 🔹 If the image slows down, try turning off Adaptive Brightness in your phone settings.

Instructions for MIUI 15 / HyperOS:

1. Open "Settings" → "Connections and sharing" → "Wireless display".
2. Activate the slider "Wireless display" (on some models you need to click "Search for devices").
3. Choose your TV in the list if it's not there: 🔄 Restart the TV and phone. 📶 Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if you are using live streaming). 🔧 Turn on Screen Mirroring on the TV. LG — "Miracast, on Samsung - "Smart View").

Confirm the connection on both devices. The notification will appear on the phone screen.

Sony Bravia solution: Go to TV settings → "Network" → "Settings Wi-Fi Direct" and set "Compatibility Mode" instead of "Miracast Only".

Both devices are charged at more than 30% |

Wi-Fi on your phone is enabled (even if not used for broadcasting)|

The TV is off. VPN proxy|

Distance between devices not more than 5 meters-->

3.Google Cast: How to stream YouTube and Netflix without lags

Google Cast (aka Chromecast) works differently than Miracast: it doesn’t duplicate the screen, but sends content directly from the app to the TV, which reduces the load on the phone, but limits the list of services supported.

List of apps that work with Cast on Xiaomi:

• 📁 Google Photos (to show photos)

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if your TV has a Chromecast built in).

Why Netflix is not in the business of 4K? Xiaomi is not certified for Netflix HD It's the default. 1080p:

1. Install Netflix from Google Play (not via the Mi App Store).
2. In the Netflix account settings, select “High” in the “Video Quality” section.
3. Use Google Cast, not the built-in Miracast feature.

Recommended adapters for Xiaomi (2026):

How to connect:

1. Insert the adapter into the phone’s USB-C port.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable (comprised with most adapters).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-entrance.
4. The phone will be notified "External Display Connected" and tap it to adjust the resolution.

Solving the black screen problem: If the image doesn’t appear, go to Settings → Display. → External screen mode and select "Duplicate" or "Expand".

5. DLNA Local Media: How to Stream Movies from Your Phone

If you need to show local videos on TV (recorded on your phone or downloaded), DLNA — It's a simple way to do it without installing any additional applications, but there are limitations:

• 🎬 Supported formats: MP4, MKV (without DTS sound), MOV.
• 🔊 Sound. AC3 or EAC3 It may not play; the TV must support these codecs.
• 📂 Files weighing more than 4 GB may not open on older TVs (solution – split file through the file). MX Player).

Instructions for MIUI:

1. Open the File Explorer (Mi File Explorer) app.
2. Select a video or folder with files.
3. Tap "Share" → "DLNA" (or "Translation").
4. Choose your TV from the list. If it's not there: 🔍 Make sure the TV is on. DLNA-server (on Samsung it is "AllShare"), on LG — "SmartShare"). 📶 Phone and TV should be on the same network. If you're using 5GHz, try switching to 2.4GHz.

Alternative applications for DLNA:

• 📁 BubbleUPnP - Supports DTS subtitles.
• 🎵 VLC — It can be broadcast in any format, but it can be lag ~300 ms.
• 🖥️ Plex – if you need to organize a media server.

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DLNA It's not good for screen duplication, it's just for media. Use Miracast to mirror. HDMI.

6.Broadcast applications: when standard methods do not work

If Xiaomi's built-in features don't fit (for example, because of an outdated TV), you can use third-party apps. We tested 5 popular solutions:

How to set up ApowerMirror (the best choice for games):

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (if TV doesn't have Google Play, use it) APK-version from official website).
2. Register (a free account gives you a free account) 720p, for 1080p I need a subscription).
3. On the phone, select "Connect to TV" → "Wi-Fi".
4. Enter. PIN-TV-screen.
5. In the application settings, turn on: 🎮 "Game mode" (reduces lag to 50 ms). 🔊 "Direct sound” (if audio is required). 📶 "Speed Priority" (disables video compression).

Is there a black screen problem in ApowerMirror? go to your phone's settings → "Annexes" → "Special rights" and allow the "Screen capture" app".

7. Solving common problems

If the broadcast is not working, check these points first:

⚠️ Note: on Xiaomi with HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14), the Wireless Display feature may conflict with Performance Mode. Turn it off in Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities.

Problem 1: The TV can't see the phone

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Turn off the phone "Adaptive Wi-Fi" (Settings) → Wi-Fi → Additionally).
• 🔧 On the TV, reset the network settings (Settings) → Support → Reset).
• 🛠️ If you are using Xiaomi with MIUI 12 and newer, update Google Play Services in the Mi App Store.

Problem 2: Videos slow down or crumble into squares

• 📶 Switch from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz (or vice versa).
• 🔌 Connect your phone to charge - with a low charge (<20%) MIUI Automatically reduces the quality of the broadcast.
• 🎯 In Miracast settings, select "Quality" → "Balanced" instead of "High".
• 🛑 Close the background apps (especially instant messengers and games).

Problem 3: No sound when broadcasting

• 🔊 Check if Vibration Mode or No Sound on your phone is enabled.
• 🎵 In Miracast settings, turn on "Send audio".
• 🔧 If you use Google Cast, make sure your TV supports the same. HDMI ARC eARC.
• 📱 On Xiaomi with Harman Kardon speakers (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra) sound can be blocked. Solution: disable "Sound Effects" in the settings.

Problem 4: Black screen when connected via HDMI

• 🔌 Try another cable or adapter (cheap adapters without a DisplayPort chip don't work).
• 📱 In the settings of the phone, turn on "Debugging by" USB" (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version number).
• 🖥️ On the TV, choose the right one. HDMI-port (usually) HDMI 1 HDMI ARC).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone with a connected adapter.

8.Comparison of methods: what to choose for your tasks

The choice of method depends on what you want to broadcast:

• 🎮 Games (Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG): 🥇 HDMI-adapter (lag 0 ms). 🥈 ApowerMirror in Game mode (lag) ~50 ms). 🥉 Miracast (only if the router supports Wi-Fi 6).
• 📸 Photos and presentations: 🥇 Miracast (easiness of connection). 🥈 Google Photo + Cast. 🥉 TeamViewer (if you need to manage your presentation with TV).

Advice for Xiaomi owners 13T Pro and newer: if you broadcast content in HDR10+, Use only HDMI Miracast with Wi-Fi router 6E. Other connections will distort the colors.

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For a stable broadcast 4K via Wi-Fi, the Internet speed should be at least 50 Mbit / s (check through Speedtest).

FAQ: Frequent questions