How to watch video from Xiaomi phone on your TV via Bluetooth: the complete guide

You try to stream your favorite movie or video with Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 on a big TV screen, but Wi-Fi is buggy and HDMI cable is not at hand? Bluetooth can be a life-saving solution - although this protocol is not originally designed for video transfer, there are workarounds with Xiaomi phones and modern Smart TVs. In this article, we will discuss how to really make the broadcast via Bluetooth work, what restrictions are waiting for you, and what to do if the image slows or the sound goes without a picture.

Let’s warn you right away: classic Bluetooth video transmission (like AirPlay or Miracast) is technically impossible — the protocol simply doesn’t have enough bandwidth to stream video in acceptable quality. Using Bluetooth as a trigger to activate Miracast/Google Cast, synchronized sound transmission through third-party applications, or combined connectivity (Bluetooth) + We tested all the ways on Redmi models. 10 Xiaomi 14 — and willing to share the results.

Why Bluetooth is not for video (and what to do)

Bluetooth 5.0, which is installed in most Xiaomi phones, has a maximum data transfer speed of 2 Mbps - this is only enough for audio in AAC 320 kbps. For video even in 720p resolution, you need at least 5-8 Mbps, and for Full HD - all 15-20 Mbps. That is why when trying to transfer video over Bluetooth you will get:

• 🎬 Lags and slowdowns – the picture will twitch every 2-3 seconds.
• 🔊 Sound without image – the phone will send only the audio track, and the video will remain on the smartphone screen.
• 📶 Automatic Wi-Fi switching – if the TV supports Miracast or Google Cast, the system will try to activate them.

But that doesn't mean Bluetooth is useless. It can be used as:

1. Trigger to start a wireless broadcast (for example, to activate Wi-Fi Direct with one touch).
2. A channel for transmitting sound, mientras video is over Wi-Fi (useful if TV has problems with Miracast audio).
3. Control channel for applications such as ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport.

Method 1: Using Bluetooth to activate Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct

This method works on Miracast-enabled TVs (most models after 2018) and Xiaomi phones on MIUI 12+. The bottom line is that Bluetooth is only for initial pairing of devices, and the video itself will be transmitted over Wi-Fi Direct.

1. Activate Miracast on your TV: Press Source → Screen Mirroring (or Wi-Fi Direct) on the remote. On Samsung, it may be called Smart View; on LG, it may be called Screen Share.
2. Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on Xiaomi: Open Settings → Connections → Bluetooth and turn it on. Make sure Wi-Fi is also active (even if you are not connected to the network).
3. Start the screen broadcast: On your phone, open Settings → Connections → Broadcast screen (or Wireless Display in English firmware). From the list of available devices, select your TV. If it is not available, click Update.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV doesn't appear on the list, check if it supports Miracast. on some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4S) You need to first enable the developer modes and activate the Wireless Display option manually through Settings → On TV. → Software version (click 7 times on the line with the version).

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and TV|

Activate Screen Mirroring on your TV |

Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network (not necessarily for Wi-Fi Direct)|

Disable VPN on your phone (can block broadcast)|

Close the background applications on Xiaomi (saves resources)

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Once paired, the video will be transmitted over Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth will remain active for control (for example, to pause from the remote control of the phone).

• 📱 Reduce screen resolution in broadcast settings (select 720p instead 1080p).
• 🔄 Restart the broadcast by pre-disabling Bluetooth (sometimes it conflicts with Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔌 Connect the phone to charge - broadcasting severely drains the battery.

Method 2: Sound transmission over Bluetooth + video over Wi-Fi

If your TV doesn’t support Miracast, but it does have Bluetooth (e.g. Xiaomi Mi). TV Stick or Sony Bravia 2020+), You can share streams: the video will go through the broadcast app (for example, YouTube or YouTube). VLC), And the sound is Bluetooth. That's true if the TV has audio problems. HDMI or wifi.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone and TV via Bluetooth: On TV: Settings → Sound → Bluetooth devices → Add a new one. On Xiaomi: Settings → Bluetooth → select your TV from the list.
2. Select the sound source: In the phone's notification bar, click on the Bluetooth icon → Sound settings → Media audio. Make sure the tick is opposite your TV's name.
3. Launch the video through the Cast-enabled app: On YouTube or Netflix, click the Cast icon (📺) And you pick your TV. The audio will go over Bluetooth, the video will go over Wi-Fi.

⚠️ Attention: This connection can delay audio (up to 0.5-1 seconds) to synchronize audio and video:

• 🎵 In the TV sound settings, find the Audio Delay option and set the value. +200-300 ms.
• 📱 In some players (e.g, VLC) You can manually shift the sound in the synchronization settings.

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If the sound is late, try connecting your phone to your TV via Wi-Fi Direct instead of regular Wi-Fi, which reduces the lag to 100-150 ms.

Method 3: Applications for mirroring with Bluetooth support

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party apps that combine Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for broadcasting.

ApowerMirror is one of the most stable solutions for Xiaomi:

1. Download ApowerMirror to your phone and TV (if it has an Android TV, like the Xiaomi Mi Box).
2. On your phone, turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, launch the app, and select Phone Screen Mirroring.
3. On TV in the same app, select Receive and wait for the appearance PIN-code.
4. Enter the PIN on your phone and the broadcast will start automatically.

⚠️ Warning: ApowerMirror will have a watermark on the video, and you need to buy a premium version to remove it (~500 ₽) or use TeamViewer QuickSupport, but there is a higher delay).

Problem Solving: Videos are not moving or slowing down

If after all the manipulations the video is not broadcast or is jerked, check the following points:

• 🔄 Restart both devices – sometimes a banal phone and TV reboot helps.
• 📶 Check the version. MIUI: On the phones with MIUI 13+ The broadcast is more stable. Update: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔌 Eliminate Wi-Fi interference: Disconnect other devices from the same network (especially smart lamps and cameras).Switch the router to a 5GHz channel with a width of 80 MHz.
• 🛠️ Reset your network settings on Xiaomi: Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset your Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth settings

Critical information: Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 processor (e.g. Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi K50) may have a conflict between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6E. The solution is to disable the option “Wi-Fi scanning is always available” in the developer settings (path: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version → 7 times press → Developer settings → Wi-Fi scanning is always available).

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If the video is slowing down, first check the Wi-Fi frequency: 5 GHz is required for stable broadcasting. 2.4 GHz will give lags even at a strong signal.

Alternative ways: when Bluetooth does not help

If none of these methods work, consider alternatives:

• 📱 USB-C → HDMI Adapter: Suitable for Xiaomi 11T Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ It's newer (you need a port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode: ~1 500–2 500 ₽ (For example, Baseus 4K HDMI).
• 📡 Google Chromecast: Connects to TV via Google Chromecast HDMI, It's on Wi-Fi. It's priced: ~3 000–4 000 ₽ (Chromecast 4K).
• 🖥️ DLNA-server: Apps like BubbleUPnP or Plex let you stream files from your phone to TV without mirroring, even on older TVs that support it DLNA.

If you need to regularly stream videos from Xiaomi on TV, the best solution is to buy Xiaomi Mi. TV Stick (around 3,000) ₽) — It supports Google Cast and Miracast without lags, and Bluetooth can be used to connect a gamepad or column.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming video from Xiaomi on TV