How to transfer photos from Xiaomi smartphone to Android TV: all ways of 2026

Introduction: Why and when it is needed

Viewing photos on a big TV screen is a challenge that every second Xiaomi smartphone owner faces: whether it’s a family album, a presentation or just wanting to evaluate the quality of shots on a wide display, transferring images from your phone to TV becomes a routine operation, but not everyone knows that there are at least 7 different methods for this, each of which is optimal in their situation.

The main problem with users is not understanding which way to choose. HDMI-Others try Miracast but can't find it in the settings. Still others don't know that their Xiaomi supports the technology. DLNA, This article will help you understand all the nuances from the preparation of devices to the elimination of typical errors.

Technical limitations are also important to consider: Older TVs (released before 2016) may not support modern wireless transmission protocols, and some Xiaomi smartphones (especially the budget Redmi series) have stripped down Wi-Fi Direct features, and we will go through each method in detail so that you can choose the best option for your equipment.

1. Device Preparation: What to Check Before Connecting

Before you start transferring images, you need to make sure that both devices are ready to connect.

• 📱 Update your firmware. Go to Settings. → The phone. → System updates. Outdated versions MIUI (12.5) may not support modern transmission protocols.
• 🔋 Battery charge. Make sure it's above 30 percent. Some methods, like Miracast, use energy.
• 📶 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Turn on both modules, which are needed for most connectivity. On some Xiaomi models, for example, POCO X3) Wi-Fi Direct only works with active Bluetooth.

Now on TV:

• 📺 Check out the model and year of release. Xiaomi TVs (Mi series) TV A, Mi TV Q, Redmi Smart TV) All modern protocols are supported, while other brands (such as Samsung until 2018) may require additional adapters.
• 🔌 Ports and connectors. Make sure there's at least one port on TV: HDMI (wired), USB Type-C (for new models) or 3.5 mm jack (for adapters).
• 🔄 Reset network settings. If you have previously had connection problems, reset: TV settings → Network → Resetting network parameters.

⚠️ Note: If your TV is connected to the Internet via cable and your smartphone is connected via mobile network, some methods (e.g., a mobile phone, DLNA) Both devices must be on the same local network.

2. Wireless transmission via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard supported by most modern devices, and on Xiaomi smartphones, it's called Wireless Display or Screen Mirroring, and the main advantage of the method is that there's no need for additional cables or adapters, but there are also disadvantages:

• ⚡ Fast battery discharge (up to 1% per minute in active transmission).
• 📶 Requires a stable connection to a single Wi-Fi network (or direct communication via Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🎮 Image delay (lag) up to 0.5 seconds – critical for video, but not essential for photos.

Instructions for connection:

1. On TV: Open Settings → Connections → Screen mirroring (or Miracast).
2. On the smartphone Xiaomi: Settings → Connections and sharing → Wireless Display Select Your TV from the List of Available Devices.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices. Some TV models will need to enter PIN-code.

Once successfully connected, the smartphone screen will be duplicated on the TV to transmit a specific image:

• Open the Xiaomi gallery.
• Select a photo and click on the Send (or Share) icon.
• In the list of options, select a Wireless Display.

⚠️ Note: Some Samsung TVs and LG Miracast can be called Smart View or Screen Share, and if you don't find an option, check the user manual for your model.

Enable Wi-Fi on both devices |

Update the firmware of the smartphone to MIUI 12.5+|

Make sure the TV supports Miracast|

Charge your smartphone to at least 40%|

Shut down. VPN on the phone (can block the connection)-->

3.Use of DLNA photostream

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance, a protocol that allows you to transfer media files between devices on a local network without duplicating the screen, unlike Miracast, it only transfers content (photos, videos), not the entire screen, which saves battery power and reduces lag.

On smartphones Xiaomi function DLNA It's built into a standard gallery:

1. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Turn it on on the TV. DLNA-server: Settings → Network → DLNA / Remote access → Turn on
3. On your smartphone, open the gallery, select a photo and click Share. → DLNA.
4. In the list of devices, select your TV.

If the standard Xiaomi gallery does not support DLNA (relevant to older models, use third-party applications:

Important: If the TV is not on the list DLNA-Check if the router firewall blocks multicast traffic (port 1900). → IPTV.

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If photos are transmitted with artifacts (blurring), try to reduce their resolution to 1920×1080 To do this, in the Xiaomi gallery, select Edit → Change the size.

4. Wired connection via HDMI (for maximum quality)

If you need to transfer images in the original resolution without loss of quality, the best way is to wired the connection through the HDMI. But there are nuances:

• 📱 Most Xiaomi smartphones (except the Mi 11 and newer flagships) don’t have a port. HDMI. It'll take an adapter.
• 🔌 The type of adapter depends on the smartphone connector: USB-C → HDMI (For models from 2018: Mi 9, Redmi Note 10 and newer → HDMI (For older models: Redmi 4X, Mi A1)
• 💰 The cost of adapters varies from 300 to 1500 rubles. the original adapters Xiaomi are usually more expensive, but more reliable.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable.
3. On the TV, select the source of the signal: press the Source (or Input) button on the remote and select the port to which the cable is connected.
4. On the smartphone may appear a request for permission to transfer the image – confirm it.

If the image does not appear:

• Check if your adapter supports you. MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link: Some cheap adapters require external power.
• Try another one. HDMI-cable (preferably version 2.0 or higher).
• On your smartphone, go to Settings → Display. → Regime. HDMI and select the mirroring.

⚠️ Note: When connecting through HDMI Your smartphone will run out faster than usual. If you plan to use it for a long time, connect your phone to charge.

5. Transfer via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your TV supports Google Cast (or you have a Chromecast), you can stream images from your Xiaomi smartphone through the Google Photos or Gallery app.

• 🌐 It does not require a connection to the same Wi-Fi network (it is enough that both devices are on the Internet).
• 📁 You can transfer entire albums, not just one photo.
• 🔒 Connection encrypted, which is important for confidential photos.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your TV is on Google Cast: Settings → Devices → Cast / Screen mirroring
2. On your smartphone, open the Google Photos app.
3. Choose a photo or album, click Share → Cast.
4. In the list of devices, select your TV.

If you don’t have a Chromecast, but a TV is on Android TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi TV), Cast is already built in. To activate it:

1. On the TV remote, press the Google Assistant button.
2. Say, "Switch on the screen."
3. On the smartphone, the Transmit (or Cast) option will appear in the notification panel – click on it and select the TV.

Limitations of the method:

• Maximum transmission authorization — 1920×1080 (even if the photo is 4K).
• Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Google Cast is not supported due to performance limitations.

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Google Cast is the only method that allows you to transfer photos to your TV over the mobile Internet (without a local Wi-Fi network).

Alternative methods: from USB-cable-to-cloud services

If none of these methods work, consider alternatives, which are less versatile but can help in specific situations.

6.1 Connection through USB-cable

Many TVs (especially Samsung and the US) LG) Supports reading files from external drives. You can connect your Xiaomi smartphone to your TV via USB-cable, but there are nuances:

• 📱 On the smartphone you need to turn on the mode of transfer of files (MTP). To do this, when connecting the cable, select the appropriate option in the notification.
• 📺 The TV must support the exFAT file system or FAT32 (Most of the photos in the Xiaomi gallery are saved in the DCIM format JPEG, all-television).
• ⚡ The transmission speed is lower than that of HDMI Miracast, but it doesn't drain the battery.

6.2. Cloud services (Google Photos, Mi Cloud)

If the TV has Internet access, you can upload photos to the cloud and then open them to TV via a browser or app.

• 🖥️ Google Photos: Upload photos to Google Photos on your smartphone. On your TV, open your browser and go to photos.google.com. Sign in with the same account and select the photos you want.

Mi Cloud

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1. On your smartphone, enable sync with Mi Cloud in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → gallery.
2. On Xiaomi TV, open the Photos app and select the Cloud tab.

6.3. applications for remote management (TeamViewer, ApowerMirror)

If the TV is connected to the same network as the smartphone, you can use applications to remotely control the screen.

1. Install ApowerMirror on your smartphone.
2. On the TV, open your browser and go to mirror.apowersoft.com.
3. Scan it. QR-code from the TV screen through the application on the phone.
4. Allow access to the screen and select a photo to transfer.

The disadvantage of the method is the delay of the image to 1-2 Seconds, which is critical for video, but not essential for static images.

7. Troubleshooting: What to do if nothing works

Even with the right setup, there can be problems, and here are the typical mistakes and their solutions:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the network settings on your smartphone:

1. Go to Settings → System → Additional → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the device.

Once reset, try reconnecting, and 80 percent of the time, it solves wireless protocol problems.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions