How to connect iPhone with Xiaomi TV: all ways + error solving

Connecting an iPhone to a Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities for viewing photos, videos, streaming games or duplicating the screen to the big screen. However, many users face difficulties: AirPlay does not find the TV, the picture slows down, the sound disappears. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting (including hidden MIUI TV features), compare them in speed, quality and reliability, and also give checklists to eliminate typical errors.

Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A, Mi TV Q, Redmi Smart TV, etc.) are a proprietary MIUI for TV ecosystem that doesn’t always interact correctly with Apple devices. For example, the standard Miracast may not work on iPhones due to iOS limitations, and AirPlay requires pre-tuning of the TV. We tested all methods on 2020-2026 models and identified optimal scenarios for different tasks, from watching YouTube to streaming games via Apple Arcade.

Important: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019, some features (such as the built-in AirPlay) may not be available — check the MIUI TV version in the settings. For older models, we will provide alternative solutions.

1. Connect via AirPlay (the easiest way to new models)

Since 2020, most Xiaomi TVs (starting with the Mi TV 4S 55" and later) support built-in AirPlay, Apple's wireless broadcast technology, which allows you to duplicate the iPhone screen or stream content (video, music, photos) without additional adapters, the main condition is that the TV and phone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

How to turn on:

• 📺 On the Xiaomi remote TV press Menu → Settings → Connection and sharing → AirPlay.
• 🔄 Transfer the slider to the position On (on some models you will need to confirm access by password).
• 📱 On iPhone, swipe down to open Control Panel, tap Screen Duplication (or Screen Mirroring) and select your Xiaomi TV from the list.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices, check:

⚠️ On the TV, AirPlay settings should include "Allow Everyone" (or add your iPhone to your trusted device list). VPN Check that both devices are connected to the same 2.4 GHz network (5 GHz may not be supported).

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No wires or adapters.
• ✅ Supports sound and video in high quality (up to) 4K HDR compatible).
• ✅ Low latency (suitable for gaming via Apple Arcade).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Not all Xiaomi models work (see compatibility table below).
• ❌ Possible lags with a weak Wi-Fi signal.

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HDMI connection to the adapter (maximum quality)

If you need a stable connection without delay (for example, to watch movies in 4K or games), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI. This will require an official Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter (or certified analogue) and a standard HDMI cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your iPhone via the Lightning port (or USB-C for iPhone 15).
2. Connect the adapter to the TV with an HDMI cable (use an HDMI 2.0 port or later for 4K).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (Source or Input button on the remote).
4. On iPhone, unlock the screen – the image should be automatically duplicated.

⚠️ Note: When using non-original adapters, problems may arise:

⚠️ Cheap Chinese adapters often don’t support 4K and no higher permission 1080p. They can also overheat with prolonged use. Check the MFi (Made for iPhone) certification on the package.

Advantages of HDMI:

• 🎮 Minimal latency (ideal for gaming).
• 📺 Support 4K@60Hz and HDR.
• 🔋 It doesn’t depend on the quality of Wi-Fi.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires the purchase of an adapter (from 2,500) ₽ original).
• ❌ Wires limit mobility.

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If the image on the TV is cropped at the edges, on your iPhone go to Settings → Screen and Brightness → Screen Settings and select Standard Mode instead of Scaling.

3. Wireless streaming via Miracast (an alternative to AirPlay)

Miracast is a universal wireless broadcast standard that almost all Xiaomi TVs support, but on the iPhone it only works through third-party apps, as Apple has not added native Miracast support to iOS.

How to connect:

1. Install ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring on your iPhone (available in the App Store).
2. On Xiaomi TV, turn on Miracast: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
3. Launch the app on your iPhone and select your TV from the list.

⚠️ Note: Miracast apps often display ads and may collect data. Use only proven high-ranking programs.

Comparison with AirPlay:

Miracast is fine if your TV doesn’t support AirPlay, but be prepared for sound delays and lower picture quality.

4. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct (for older models)

If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2020 and does not support AirPlay or Miracast, you can use Wi-Fi Direct, a direct connection technology without a router, and this will require the Xiaomi TV Assistant app (available for Android) and additional manipulations.

Algorithm of action:

1. On the TV, turn on Wi-Fi Direct: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. On your iPhone, connect to the TV hotspot (the name will be DIRECT-XxMiTVxx type).
3. Use the ApowerMirror or LetsView app to stream the screen.

⚠️ Note: With this connection, the Internet on the iPhone will not work, since the device is connected directly to the TV (3G/4G).

Wi-Fi Direct is convenient for:

• 📸 Viewing photos from the iPhone on the big screen.
• 🎬 Broadcasts of pre-downloaded videos (without buffering).

But for streaming YouTube or Netflix, this method is not suitable - connection speeds are not enough.

5. Use of Apple TV or console (universal version)

If none of these methods works (for example, you have a very old model of Xiaomi TV), the universal solution is the Apple TV. It supports AirPlay and additional features (for example, HomeKit for smart home).

How to connect:

1. Connect your Apple TV to your TV via HDMI.
2. Set up the console by connecting to the same Wi-Fi network as the iPhone.
3. On iPhone, swipe down to open Control Panel and select Screen Duplicate → Apple TV.

Advantages:

• 🎯 It works on all TVs (even without a smart one). TV).
• 🎮 Support for games through Apple Arcade and controllers.
• 🔄 The ability to use Apple TV as a media center (films, music, Fitness)+).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Additional costs (from 8,000) ₽ Apple TV 4K).
• ❌ Occupying the port HDMI TV-wise.

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Apple TV is the only way to get full AirPlay on Xiaomi TVs older than 5 years, and the console allows you to use the voice assistant Siri for content management.

6. Solving common connection problems

Even with the right setup, there can be errors.-5 problems and ways of eliminating them:

1.The TV does not appear on the AirPlay list

• 🔌 Restart the router and both devices.
• 📶 Check that your TV and iPhone are connected to the same network (not the guest network).
• 🔄 Update the TV firmware: Settings → On TV. → Update of the PO.

2.There is sound, but no image (or vice versa)

• 🔊 On the TV in AirPlay settings, turn on the option "Transmit sound".
• 📺 Check the cable. HDMI (When connected, try another port.
• 📱 On iPhone, turn off Bluetooth – it can conflict with the broadcast.

Lags and brakes during broadcasting

• 📶 Connect your TV and iPhone to a 5GHz network (if the router is dual-band).
• 🔌 Reduce the distance between devices and router.
• 📵 Disable other devices that consume traffic (for example, downloading torrents).

4. Black screen when connected via HDMI

• 🔄 Reboot your iPhone with a connected adapter.
• 🔌 Try another cable. HDMI (preferably high-speed).
• 📺 On the TV in settings HDMI set the mode "PC" or "Game".

5: Miracast apps don't find TV

• 🔄 Turn off and turn on Miracast again.
• 📱 In the iPhone settings, allow the app to access the local network.
• 🔒 Make sure that the TV is not on child control mode.

Critical information: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware MIUI TV below version 3.0 (released before 2019) AirPlay is not supported at the hardware level — HDMI-Apple adapter TV.

7. Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your model of TV, tasks and budget, and we have compiled a table for quick comparison:

Selection recommendations:

• 🎬 For high quality movies and TV shows: AirPlay or HDMI.
• 🎮 For games: HDMI-adapter TV.
• 📸 Viewing photos: Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct.
• 🏠 For a smart home: Apple TV (Integration with HomeKit).

FAQ: Frequent questions