How to Watch Videos from Your Phone on a Xiaomi TV: All the Ways to Work in 2026

Contents

• Why Xiaomi TV broadcasts may not work
• Method 1: Wireless screen duplication (Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct)
• Method 2: Mi Home app for Xiaomi smart TVs
• Method 3: DLNA/UPnP – Viewing through a local area network
• Method 4: Connecting by cable (USB-C/HDMI)
• Method 5: Specialized applications (YouTube, Kodi, VLC)
• Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
• FAQ: Frequent questions about broadcasting

Modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A Pro, Redmi Smart TV X, Mi TV Q2, etc.) support many ways to stream video from your phone, from wireless screen duplication to direct cable connection. However, in practice, users face lags, communication breaks or complete lack of signal. What is the reason?

The problem is often protocol incompatibility, outdated firmware versions, or incorrect network settings. For example, Android 13+ phones may not support Miracast by default, and iPhones require additional applications to stream to Xiaomi TV. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of transmitting video with regard to TV and smartphone models, and give a checklist for troubleshooting.

Before you get to the instructions, check two key things: 1) The phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for wireless methods). 2 The TV has Screen Mirroring mode enabled (in the Settings menu → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display).

Method 1: Wireless screen duplication (Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct)

This is the most versatile method, running on most Android smartphones (including Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme) and some iPhone models (with limitations). Miracast technology allows you to mirror the phone screen to the TV without additional applications, but requires support from both devices.

On Xiaomi TVs, it's called Screen Mirroring, or Wireless Display, to activate it:

1. Open the settings on the TV (button) ⚙️ remote).
2. Go to Connection and Sharing → Wireless Display.
3. Turn on the option and wait for the TV name to appear in the list of available devices.

On an Android phone:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Connected devices → Transfer to the screen (on Xiaomi the path may be different: Settings) → Connection and sharing → Screen transmission).
• 🔍 In the list, find the name of your Xiaomi TV (for example, MiTV-APRO-1234).
• 🔗 Confirm the connection on both devices.

Important: There is no built-in Miracast feature on the iPhone — you will need an app like ApowerMirror or LetsView (see Method 5). Also, some Xiaomi TV models (such as the 2018 Mi TV 4A) may not support Miracast at 5 GHz — switch the router to 2.4 GHz.

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Method 2: Mi Home app for Xiaomi smart TVs

If your TV is part of the Xiaomi Smart Home ecosystem (such as Mi TV A Pro or Redmi Smart TV X with MIUI TV firmware), the most reliable way to broadcast is the official Mi Home app, which allows you not only to transfer video, but also to control the TV from your phone.

Instructions:

1. Download Mi Home from Google Play or App Store.
2. Sign in with the same Xiaomi account as you do on your TV.
3. In the main menu of the app, find your TV (it should show up automatically if both devices are on the same network).
4. Slip the TV icon and select Transmit screen or Media (depending on the app version).

Mi Home supports local file streaming (video, photos, music) and streaming from YouTube or Wavve (in some regions), the main advantage of the method is the stability of communication even with weak Wi-Fi, as it uses an optimized Xiaomi protocol.

Limitations:

• ❌ Doesn't work on TV without it. MIUI TV (For example, old models on Android TV).
• ❌ Not all features are available on iPhone (for example, you can not mirror the screen, only transfer files).
• ❌ Requires mandatory authorization in the Xiaomi account.

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If the TV doesn’t appear in Mi Home, try manually adding it through Add Device → Television → Connect over Network.

Method 3: DLNA/UPnP – Viewing through a local area network

DLNA allows you to stream video from your phone to your TV without screen duplication — meaning you can view files in high resolution without delay — ideal for 4K or HDR movies, as it doesn’t load the phone’s processor.

To take advantage of DLNA:

1. On Xiaomi TV, turn on DLNA: Settings → Network settings → DLNA/UPnP → Enable
2. On the phone, install a media server application, for example: 📱 BubbleUPnP (Android) supports all formats, including MKV and FLAC. 🍎 nPlayer (iPhone) is the best choice for iOS.

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Advantages of DLNA:

• ✅ There are no lags even when playing 4K HDR (Video is transmitted directly over the network).
• ✅ It works on all Xiaomi TVs, including older models. TV 3/4).
• ✅ Supports subtitles and multichannel sound (DTS, Dolby Digital).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Not all video formats are supported by the TV’s built-in player (e.g., video formats, AVI DivX codec may not be played).
• ❌ Requires stable Wi-Fi (at speeds below 10 Mbps, slowdowns are possible).

Method 4: Connecting by cable (USB-C/HDMI)

If wireless methods fail, the most reliable option is to connect the phone directly to the TV via cable, which guarantees minimal latency (up to 10 ms) and support for maximum resolution (up to 8K on new Xiaomi models).

You'll need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → HDMI (for modern smartphones or Lightning adapter → HDMI (iPhone).
• 📺 Free port HDMI on television (preferably) HDMI 2.1 for 4K@120Hz).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the cable to the phone and TV.
2. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input (or Source) on the remote and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. An Android phone may have a request for permission to display an image – confirm it.
4. For iPhone, additional confirmation is required in the Control Point → Screen Duplication menu.

Important nuances:

• 🔋 Cable connection discharges phone faster – use charger.
• 🎮 For games (such as Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile), the cable gives a minimum input lag.
• 📶 Some phones (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro) support output HDR10+ only through cable.

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Cable connectivity is the only way to stream video in 4K@120Hz or with Dolby Vision support to Xiaomi TVs.

Method 5: Specialized applications (YouTube, Kodi, VLC)

If the built-in features don't work, third-party apps come to the rescue, and they're especially useful for:

• 🎬 Watch YouTube or Twitch from your phone on a big screen.
• 📁 Replay local files in rare formats (MKV s AC3, FLAC).
• 🎮 Streaming games via Steam Link or Moonlight.

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To install Kodi or other apps on your Xiaomi TV:

1. Open the App Store on your TV (GetApps icon).
2. Find the right application and install it.
3. Kodi may require permission to install from unknown sources (Settings → Security → Unknown sources).

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If Xiaomi TV doesn’t have Google Play, download it. APK-application file (e.g. Kodi) on a flash drive and install via the built-in file manager.

Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Even with the right settings, the broadcast may not work, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

1.The TV is not on the list of devices to connect

• ✅ Check that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not the guest network!).
• ✅ Restart your router – sometimes DHCP does not give out correct IP-address.
• ✅ Turn off and turn on Screen Mirroring again.

2.The video is lagging or slowing down

• ✅ Switch to 5GHz (if phone and TV support).
• ✅ Close the background apps on your phone (especially instant messengers and games).
• ✅ Lower the video resolution to 1080p (if you broadcast 4K).

3. No sound during broadcast

• ✅ Check if the sound on the TV is turned off (Mute button on the remote control).
• ✅ In the settings of the TV, select Settings → Sound. → Exit HDMI (cable-wired).
• ✅ For DLNA Make sure the file contains a supported audio codec (e.g, AAC instead DTS).

4 Mi Home app doesn't see TV

• ✅ Update the TV firmware (Settings) → On TV. → Update of the PO).
• ✅ Reinstall the Mi Home app and log in again.
• ✅ Check that the TV is tied to the same Xiaomi account as the phone.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using VPN On your phone, turn it off before you stream it. Many apps (like YouTube or Netflix) block content from being transmitted to external screens when you're active. VPN.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may not support Wi-Fi 6. 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6, switch router to mode 802.11ac compatiblely.

FAQ: Frequent questions about broadcasting