How to connect a Xiaomi device to a TV: everything from Miracast to cable

Connecting a smartphone or tablet Xiaomi to the TV opens up a lot of opportunities: from watching photos on the big screen to streaming videos in the TV. 4K But not everyone knows that there are at least 5 different ways to sync, from wireless protocols to wired adapters, depending on your TV model, your version. MIUI on the device and even from the processor generation in the smartphone (for example, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 supports Wi-Fi). 6E, speeds up the broadcast).

In this article, we’ll break down every connection option, from the simplest (via Google Cast) to the most advanced solutions for older TVs without Smart. TV. We will pay special attention to the unique problems of Xiaomi devices, such as the error “Can not connect to Miracast” on firmware. MIUI 14+ or limitations in the transmission of sound through USB-C → HDMI. If you tried to connect gadgets before and faced with lags or a communication break – here you will find solutions.

1. Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen transfer standard built into most modern Xiaomi devices (starting with the Redmi Note 5) and smart TVs. TV. It does not require internet, as it creates direct communication over Wi-Fi Direct, but has limitations: maximum resolution. 1080p It is also up to 100ms latency, which is critical for gaming.

To activate Miracast on Xiaomi:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. Select your TV from the list of available devices (if the TV doesn’t show, check if Screen Mirroring is enabled in its settings).
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

On Samsung TVs, LG Sony Miracast Mode May Be Called Differently:

• 📺 Samsung: Smart View or Screen Mirroring (Source: Menu).
• 🎮 LG: Wireless Display (in Settings) → Network → Miracast).
• 🎬 Sony Bravia: Screenwork (in the Connections section).
• 🖥️ Xiaomi TV: Wireless display (in Settings) → Devices → Screen).

⚠️ Note: On smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI 13+ The first connection may cause a "Unable to connect to Miracast" error, so you can restart your phone and TV, then try again. If the problem persists, turn off Bluetooth on your smartphone, which sometimes conflicts with Wi-Fi Direct.

2. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast built-in or external)

If your TV supports Google Cast (built-in or via Chromecast), this is the most versatile way to stream content. Unlike Miracast, it doesn’t transfer the entire screen, but only the selected application (for example, YouTube or Netflix), which reduces the load on the smartphone and reduces latency.

Instructions for Xiaomi:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (such as Google Photos or YouTube).
3. Click on the Cast icon (usually in the top right corner) and select your TV.

List of apps that support Google Cast on Xiaomi:

• 🎥 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+.
• 🎵 Spotify, Yandex Music (sound only).
• 📷 Google Photos, Xiaomi Gallery (slideshow display).
• 🎮 Stadia, NVIDIA GeForce NOW (cloud-gaming).

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If the TV doesn't appear in the list of devices for Cast, check if your router is blocking data transmission.Some models (e.g. TP-Link Archer) C6) The default is limiting multicast traffic. Solution: Go to your router settings and turn on the option. IGMP Snooping or Multicasting.

3. Wired connection through HDMI (adapter USB-C/HDMI)

Minimum delay and maximum quality (up to and including: 4K@60Hz) Use a wired connection via an adapter USB-C → HDMI. This is ideal for gamers, video editors, or high-resolution movie viewers:

• 🔌 Not all adapters support 4K — Cheap Chinese models can give the maximum 1080p.
• 🔊 Sound only comes through the HDMI 2.0+. Older TVs may require a separate audio cable.
• ⚡ The smartphone should support DisplayPort Alt Mode (see below for a list of compatible Xiaomi models).

Xiaomi compatible smartphones with DisplayPort Alt Mode:

• Xiaomi 11/12/13/14 (model).
• Redmi K40/K50/K60.
• POCO F4 GT, POCO F5 Pro.
• Black Shark 4/5 (Only when the Game Turbo mode is turned off).

Instructions for connection:

1. Buy a certified adapter (we recommend Anker 810 or Baseus). HDMI 4K).
2. Connect the adapter to the port USB-C smartphone, and the other end to the port HDMI television.
3. On the TV, select the HDMI signal source.
4. On the smartphone, a request may appear to select the display mode - select Mirror or Screen Expansion.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI 14 at the first connection through HDMI Solution: Go to Settings. → Sound. → Sound output and manually select HDMI.

Learn the characteristics of the adapter (must support DisplayPort Alt Mode)

Make sure your smartphone is on the list of compatible devices

Check the version. HDMI on television (for 4K@60Hz need HDMI 2.0+)

Buy an adapter with a separate port USB-C for charging (so that the smartphone does not discharge)

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4. Wi-Fi Direct connection (for TVs without Miracast)

If your TV doesn’t support Miracast or Google Cast, but it does have Wi-Fi Direct, you can use this protocol to transfer files or broadcast the screen, which is slower but is suitable for older TV models (such as the Samsung Series). 5/6 or LG LB650V).

Step-by-step:

1. On the TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct (usually in the Network → Wi-Fi Direct menu).
2. On Xiaomi smartphone go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Select the TV from the list and connect (you may need to enter) PIN-code).
4. Use the Mi Screen Sharing app to stream the screen (available in the MIUI 12+).

Limitations of the method:

• 🐢 Maximum authorization — 720p.
• 🔇 Sound delay up to 200 ms (not suitable for subtitled films).
• 📵 The connection may be interrupted by a weak signal.

5. Using DLNA to Transfer Media Files

Protocol DLNA It allows you to broadcast only media files (photos, videos, music) to your TV, but not the entire screen of your smartphone, which is suitable for watching home videos or listening to music without using cables.

How to set up DLNA on Xiaomi:

1. Make sure that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the TV, turn on the mode. DLNA (menu → Home Networking or Multimedia).
3. On your smartphone, open the Gallery or Music app, select a file and click Send → DLNA.
4. Select the TV from the list of devices.

Challenges and solutions:

• 🚫 Files are not displayed on TV: Check the video format. Xiaomi may not transfer files to.mkv or.flac.
• 🔄 Interrupted playback: Turn off power saving for Gallery app in Settings → Battery → Optimization.
• 🔊 No sound: Make sure the TV supports the codec AAC or MP3.

List of applications for Xiaomi that support DLNA:

• 📸 Xiaomi Gallery (built-in).
• 🎵 Music (standard appendix).
• 🎬 VLC (Allows you to broadcast any format).
• 📂 File Commander (for transfer of documents).

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DLNA — Best choice for watching home videos and photos, but not for streaming from YouTube or Netflix.

6. Connection through USB (port-television USB)

If your TV doesn’t support wireless protocols, it has a port USB, You can connect a Xiaomi smartphone as a storage device, and this method allows you to view photos, videos or music, but it doesn't broadcast the screen in real time.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your TV via cable USB-C → USB-A.
2. On the TV, select the USB signal source.
3. On the smartphone will appear a request – select the mode File transfer (or MTP).
4. Use the TV remote to navigate through files.

Limitations:

• 📁 Only files in folders are available DCIM, Downloads and Music.
• 🎥 Video in the video 4K It can be played with lags (depending on the TV processor).
• 🔋 The smartphone will run out faster (recommended use) USB-powerhouse).

Compatible file formats for most TVs:

7. Solving common problems

Even with the right connection, Xiaomi users often encounter errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

Problem. 1: TV does not find a smartphone in the list of devices Miracast/Google Cast.

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Check that they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for Cast).
• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware and MIUI smartphone.
• 🔌 If you use Chromecast, reset it to factory settings (press the button on the case for 25 seconds).

Problem 2: Sound is transmitted, but image is not (or vice versa).

• 🔊 For Miracast: in smartphone settings, turn off Bluetooth - it can conflict with the audio stream.
• 📺 For HDMI: Check that the cable supports ARC (Audio Return Channel).
• 🎵 For DLNA: convert video into.mp4 codeced H.264.

Problem 3: Severe delay (lag) during broadcasting.

• 📶 Switch the router to 5 GHz (less interference).
• 📱 Close all background apps on your smartphone.
• 🖥️ Reduce the broadcast resolution in Miracast settings (select) 720p instead 1080p).
• 🔌 For games, use only a wired connection. HDMI.

Problem 4: When connecting through HDMI smartphone is not charged.

• 🔋 Use an adapter with an additional port USB-C for food (e.g. Baseus) 11-in-1).
• 🔌 Connect your smartphone to charging in parallel (via USB-hub).
• ⚡ Turn on Energy Saving on Smartphone to Reduce Battery Consumption.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones with MediaTek processor (for example, Redmi Note 11 or MediaTek) POCO M4 Pro) Miracast may cause "teared" sound. Solution: turn off in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times) option Turn off audio via HDMI.

8. Optimize connectivity for different scenarios

Depending on the task (games, movies, presentations), the connection settings will vary, and here are recommendations for the most popular scenarios:

Scenario 1: Watching movies in 4K HDR.

• 🎬 Use a wired connection. HDMI Adapter with DisplayPort 1.4 support.
• 🔊 In the sound settings of the smartphone, select HDMI Dolby Digital format (if the TV supports).
• 📺 On the TV, activate the Movie Mode or HDR.

Scenario 2: Online gaming (cloud gaming).

• 🎮 Use Google Cast through NVIDIA GeForce NOW or Xbox Cloud Gaming.
• 📶 Connect your smartphone and TV to your router via an Ethernet cable (if possible) or use Wi-Fi 6.
• 🔌 Disable all background applications and activate the Game mode MIUI.

Scenario 3: Presentations or screenings of photos.

• 📊 Static images are fine. DLNA or Wi-Fi Direct.
• 📷 Use the Google Photos app to stream a slideshow via Google Cast.
• 🔄 If you want to show the screen in its entirety (for example, to show you an app), use Miracast.

Scenario 4: Listening to music.

• 🎵 For better quality, use Bluetooth 5.0 (if the TV supports) or DLNA.
• 🔊 In the smartphone sound settings, select the aptX codec or AAC.
• 📱 Turn off notifications so they don’t interrupt playback.

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For maximum quality 4K HDR Always use a wired connection. HDMI. Wireless protocols (Miracast, Google Cast) are limited by resolution 1080p and can introduce artifacts in rapid motion.

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