How to watch video from your phone on your Xiaomi TV: all ways + error solving

You want to stream your favorite movie, YouTube video or vacation photos to the big screen, but you don’t know how to connect your smartphone to a Xiaomi TV? This problem is familiar to many – despite the abundance of wireless technologies, the connection is often interrupted, the picture “brakes” or the sound is delayed. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to transfer video from your phone to Xiaomi TV (including Mi TV A2, P1, Q2 and others), compare them in speed, quality and convenience, and give specific recommendations for eliminating typical errors.

Xiaomi TVs are uniquely designed to support proprietary technologies like Miracast and Google Cast, but not all users know how to use them properly. For example, many people try to connect via Screen Mirroring, although Netflix or KinoPoisk are better off using Google Home. iPhone owners are faced with the fact that AirPlay on Xiaomi TV only works on new models with PatchWall 4.0+. We tested all methods on TVs from 2020-2026 and selected those that work without cruts.

Important: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019, some ways (like FastConnect) may not be available. HDMI-adapter DLNA.

1. Wireless streaming via Google Cast (recommended for Android)

The easiest and most stable way for Android smartphone owners is to use the built-in Google Cast technology (formerly Chromecast), which is supported by all Xiaomi TVs on Android TV (starting with the 2018 Mi TV 4A), and allows you to stream videos from most applications (YouTube, OKKO, IVI, KinoPoisk HD, etc.) without loss of quality.

How it works:

• 📱 The same Wi-Fi must be on both the phone and TV (or the TV is connected to the router via Ethernet).
• 🔄 In a supported app (such as YouTube), click the Translation icon (usually in the upper right corner).
• 📺 In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi TV (the name will appear as MiTV-[model]).
• 🎬 The video will start playing on TV, and the phone can be used for control (pause, volume).

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Netflix or Disney)+) Blocking the streaming via Google Cast due to DRM-In this case, the video will only play on the phone, and the TV will appear the error "Not supported protected content." HDMI Screen Mirroring (see the following sections).

2. Screen Mirroring (Miracast) - Screen duplication without lags

If you need to completely duplicate your phone screen on your TV (for example, for games, presentations or applications without Google Cast support), use Miracast technology (in Xiaomi it is called Screen Mirroring or Wireless Display).+ and Xiaomi TVs with Android TV.

Step-by-step:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. Activate the option to Enable the wireless display.
3. On your smartphone, go to Settings → Connected Devices → Wireless Display (on Xiaomi/Redmi) or Quick Settings → Screen Mirroring (on other Androids).
4. Find your TV and confirm the connection.

⚠️ Warning: Miracast can delay audio up to 0.5-1 seconds, which is normal for technology, but critical for games or music applications:

• 📶 Connect your phone and TV to a 5GHz router (not 2.4GHz).
• 🔌 Make sure there are no sources of interference (microwaves, other Wi-Fi networks) nearby).
• 📱 Close the background apps on your phone (especially messengers and downloaders).

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Connection via HDMI: maximum quality without delay

If you need a stable connection without loss of quality (for example, to watch movies in the Internet). 4K HDR or games, the best option — HDMI-It's going to take a connection:

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

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port of the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV with an HDMI cable (use the HDMI 1/ARC port for better compatibility).
3. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input on the remote and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
4. The phone may have a request to select the display mode – choose Duplicate screen or Expand.

✅ Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Zero Latency (ideal for gaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming or Steam Link).
• 📊 Support 4K@60Hz, HDR10+ Dolby Vision (if the adapter and cable support).
• 🔋 The phone will charge during connection (if the adapter is powered).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi smartphones (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) HDMI-The connection may turn off the sound:

1. Go to Settings → Sound → Sound output.
2. Select HDMI as the output device.

4. FastConnect (Xiaomi ecosystem only)

Xiaomi’s proprietary FastConnect technology allows you to quickly connect your brand’s smartphones, tablets and laptops to your TVs without manual device search.It runs on Miracast but with simplified setup and less latency.It’s supported on PatchWall 3.0+ TVs (such as Mi TV Q1, P1, A2) and Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO smartphones with MIUI 12+.

How to connect:

1. On the TV, open Settings → FastConnect and activate the option.
2. On your smartphone, lower the notification curtain and click the FastConnect icon (or go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → FastConnect).
3. In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi TV.
4. Confirm the pairing on both devices.

FastConnect automatically selects the optimal protocol (Miracast or Google Cast) depending on the content: for video from the gallery, Miracast is used, and for YouTube, Google Cast is used, which reduces latency and improves stability.

⚠️ If FastConnect doesn’t find the TV, check it out:

• 📱 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on the phone (both mandatory!).
• 📺 TV and phone connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if you use mobile Internet, turn on Wi-Fi!).
• 🔄 Restart both devices – sometimes FastConnect cache reset helps.

5. Connect iPhone to Xiaomi TV (AirPlay and Alternatives)

iPhone or iPad owners can stream video to Xiaomi TVs via AirPlay, but with reservations:

• ✅ It works on Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall 4.0+ (Models 2022 and newer: Mi TV Q2, S Pro, A Pro).
• ❌ Not supported on older models (until 2021) – a workaround will be required.

Instructions for new TVs:

1. On the TV, go to Settings → Apple AirPlay and turn on the option.
2. On the iPhone, open the Control Point (swipe down from the upper right corner).
3. Click Screen Duplication and select your Xiaomi TV.

If your TV doesn’t support AirPlay, use alternatives:

• 📱 ApowerMirror (free for basic broadcast, paid version without watermarks).
• 📺 Xiaomi TV Assistant (official app for iOS, but with limited functionality).

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications like ApowerMirror, video quality will be limited 1080p, a delay will be ~1 second. 4K or games must be used. HDMI-adapter.

6.DLNA and local media servers (for movies from the phone)

If you need to stream video from a phone gallery (such as home recordings or downloaded movies), but Miracast works with lags, use the DLNA protocol.It allows you to stream files without duplicating the screen, saving battery life.

How to set up:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open the Media Player or Gallery app.
2. Select the DLNA or Local Network section.
3. On your phone, install a media server (e.g. BubbleUPnP for Android or VLC for iOS).
4. In the server settings, allow access to the video folders.
5. On TV, select your phone from the list. DLNA-Devices and play back the file.

📌 Supported formats:

⚠️ Attention: If the video is in MKV It is reproducing with jerks, try it:

• 📹 Convert the file to MP4 with a bitrate not higher than 20 Mbps (use HandBrake).
• 📡 Connect the TV to the router via Ethernet (Wi-Fi may not be able to handle the flow) 4K HDR).

7. Problem Solving: Why is the broadcast not working?

If the video is not broadcast or the connection is constantly broken, check these points:

Problem 1: The TV doesn’t appear in the list of broadcast devices.

• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-server "forgets" devices.
• 📱 On your phone, turn off modem modem (it can block the local network).
• 📺 On the TV, reset network settings: Settings → Network → Reset.

Problem 2: Video slows down or the sound is delayed.

• 📶 Switch the router to the 5 GHz band (in the router settings, select 80 MHz channel width).
• 📱 Close all background apps on your phone (especially Telegram and TikTok).
• 📺 In the settings of the TV, turn off Energy Saving (Settings) → Screen and sound → Energy saving regime → Off.).

Problem 3: An app (like Netflix) blocks the broadcast.

• 🔌 Use it. HDMI-adapter, it bypasses DRM-restriction.
• 📱 In Netflix settings on your phone, turn off Adaptive Quality.
• 📺 Update the TV firmware (instructions in the next section).

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If the broadcast is interrupted every 5-10 minutes, check the router settings: disable the Band Steering function (it automatically switches devices between 2.4 and 5 GHz, which can break the connection).

8. Update TV firmware for better compatibility

Many broadcasting problems are solved by updating the TV firmware. For example, the Mi TV P1 before PatchWall 3.5.1 had a bug with Google Cast for Disney+ that was fixed in April 2023 update.

How to update firmware:

1. On the remote, click Settings → About TV → System Update.
2. Choose Update Now (if a new version is available).
3. If the update is not, download it manually from the official Xiaomi website, write it down on a flash drive and install it through Local Update.

📌 Latest versions of firmware (at the time of 2026):

• Mi TV A2 43"/55": PatchWall 4.2.15 (AV1) support patched.
• Mi TV Q2 55": PatchWall 4.1.8 (Addditional Dolby Atmos).
• Mi TV P1 65": PatchWall 3.5.3 (Miracast lags corrected).

⚠️ Warning: If the sound is lost after the update, reset the sound settings on the TV:

Settings → Sound → Resetting sound settings → Confirm

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Xiaomi’s TV firmware update not only adds new features, but also fixes critical video bugs. Check updates every 1-2 months!

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