How to bring the screen of the Xiaomi phone to the TV without wires: all ways with settings

Do you want to show photos from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV or stream a movie with Xiaomi without unnecessary cables? Wireless transmission of the smartphone screen to TV is a convenient feature, but its setting often raises questions. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to sync Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO with Samsung, LG, Sony and others TVs – from the standard Miracast to hidden features of Google Cast.

The main problem with wireless connectivity is image delays (lag) and sudden broadcast interruptions, and we will not only show you how to connect, but also explain why the screen slows down when you output to TV and how to fix it. At the end of this article, we will show you the compatibility table of Xiaomi smartphones and TVs, as well as answers to frequent questions on settings.

1. Method: Miracast (built-in feature in Xiaomi)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard that all Xiaomi smartphones since MIUI 8 have supported. It works without the Internet, directly linking the phone and TV over Wi-Fi Direct. The main advantage is the minimum latency (up to 50 ms), which is critical for games and video.

To activate Miracast on Xiaomi:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. Turn on the Wireless Display slider.
3. In the list of available devices, select your TV (e.g. Samsung Smart TV (Miracast)).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Is the firmware on the TV updated (Miracast may not work on older versions of the software).
• 📶 Wi-Fi Direct is enabled on TV (on the Network menu) → Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔋 Is the battery power on the smartphone sufficient (at a level below 20%, Xiaomi can block the screen transfer).

⚠️ Attention: On TVs LG Miracast is often out of order over 2018, in which case use Google Cast (Section 2) or DLNA (section).

2. Method: Google Cast (Chromecast or embedded in TV)

Google Cast is an alternative to Miracast, which works over the Internet (Wi-Fi), which supports not only screen duplication, but also video streaming from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Kodi), with higher latency than Miracast (100-300 ms), but better connectivity stability.

Instructions for Xiaomi:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, activate Google Cast: For Android TV: Settings → Devices → Screen Transfer. For Samsung/LG: Find the Google Home or Screen Mirroring app.

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Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Transfer → Google Cast

Choose your TV from the list.

If the image is slowing down:

• 📶 Switch the router to 5 GHz (less interference).
• 🔌 Disconnect other devices from Wi-Fi (they can download the channel).
• 🔄 In router settings, enable QoS (Quality of Service) to prioritize traffic.

Connected to a single Wi-Fi network|The TV supports Google Cast|Bluetooth enabled on the smartphone (needed for initial synchronization)|Updated Google Play Services Apps-->

Method: Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection)

Wi-Fi Direct is a technology that allows you to connect devices without a router. It's useful if you don't have access to the Internet, but you need to transfer the screen. Unlike Miracast, you can adjust screen resolution and bitrate.

How to connect:

1. On your TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct: Samsung: Settings → General → Network → Wi-Fi Direct. LG: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.

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Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct

Select the TV from the list and confirm the connection (may be required). PIN-code).

Settings → Screen Transfer

Advantages of Wi-Fi Direct:

• 🔒 It works without the Internet (ideal for giving or traveling).
• 🎮 Less lag than Google Cast (delayed) ~80 ms).
• 📱 Supports sound transmission (unlike some versions of Miracast).

⚠️ Attention: On smartphones POCO F3 and Redmi Note 10 when using Wi-Fi Direct, mobile Internet can be turned off. To avoid this, turn on dual Wi-Fi in the developer settings.

4. Method: DLNA (for photo, video and music)

DLNA doesn't transfer the entire screen, but it lets you stream media (photos, videos, music) from your phone to your TV, which is convenient for viewing gallery or movies without duplication of interface, and is supported by all Xiaomi smartphones and most modern TVs.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Turn it on on the TV. DLNA-Server: Samsung: Settings → General. → External devices → Devices DLNA. LG: Settings → Network → DLNA.

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Music.

Share. → Transmit it to the device. DLNA

DLNA limitations:

• 🚫 Does not transmit the application screen (media files only).
• 📁 Not all video formats are supported (e.g..mkv may not play).
• 🔊 The sound is transmitted only in stereo (no surround sound 5.1).

5. Method: Third-party Developer Applications

If the built-in features don't work, you can use third-party apps. They often offer additional settings (such as changing resolution or bitrate).

• 📺 ApowerMirror – supports screen recording and control from PC.
• 🎮 TeamViewer QuickSupport – for remote management (useful for presentations).
• 📱 Screen Mirroring (by Google) is an alternative to the standard Google Cast.

How to set up ApowerMirror:

1. Download the app to your phone and TV (if it has Android TV).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On the phone, press M (Mirror) and select the TV.
4. On the TV, confirm the connection.

Important: When using third-party apps, always check permissions – some of them request access to SMS or contacts, which can be dangerous.

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If the image on the TV is cropped at the edges, in the settings of the broadcast application, select the Fitting Under the Screen mode instead of the Original Resolution.

6. Problem Solving: Brakes, no sound, no plugs in

Even after you set it up properly, you can have a failure, and we'll look at the most common problems and their solutions.

🔴 Problem: The screen is slowing down or hanging

• 📶 Reason: Weak Wi-Fi signal or congested network.
• 🔧 Solution: Switch the router to 5 GHz. Disconnect other devices from the network. Reduce the broadcast resolution in the settings Miracast/Google Cast.

🔇 Problem: No sound when transmitting the screen

• 🎵 Reason: In some versions MIUI The default sound is transmitted via the phone.
• 🔧 Solution: In the notification bar, click on the screen broadcast notification and select Send audio to the TV. Check if the video only mode is enabled in the Miracast settings.

🚫 Problem: TV is not on the list of devices

• 🔍 Reason: There is no support Miracast/Google Cast or obsolete firmware.
• 🔧 Solution: Update your TV and smartphone software. Try connecting via Wi-Fi Direct or DLNA. Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → General. → Reset → Resetting the network).

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If none of these methods work, check if Xiaomi’s Power Saving Mode is blocking screen transfer. Turn it off in Settings → Battery.

7. Compatibility of Xiaomi smartphones and TVs

Not all Xiaomi models and TVs work equally well with wireless broadcasting, below is the compatibility table for popular devices:

If your model is not in the table, check the support for wireless broadcast in the official documentation or through the Settings menu → About phone → Full specifications.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wireless broadcasting