How to connect a Xiaomi phone to a Xiaomi TV: everything from Miracast to HDMI

Synchronizing a Xiaomi smartphone with a TV of the same brand opens up new possibilities, from watching photos on the big screen to streaming games with minimal latency. However, many users face compatibility problems or do not know which method to choose - wireless Miracast, wired HDMI or proprietary Mi Share technology. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting with TV models (Mi TV A Pro, Mi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV) and smartphones (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5).

The main difficulty lies in the variety of protocols: for example, older Xiaomi TVs (until 2020) may not support Wi-Fi Direct, and new smartphones may require firmware updates to work correctly Mi Share. We tested all methods on real devices and found that wireless connection through Miracast gives a delay of 2-3 times less than through Chromecast, but requires Wi-Fi 5 GHz. If you need to transmit audio without video (for example, to listen to music), Bluetooth is optimal, and for games only HDMI with an adapter.

1. Connection via Miracast (wireless screen)

Miracast allows you to duplicate the screen of your smartphone on your TV wirelessly using direct Wi-Fi. This method works on all Xiaomi TVs starting with Mi TV 4 (2018) and smartphones with MIUI 10 and later. The main advantage is the minimum latency (about 50 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching video.

To activate Miracast:

• 📱 On your smartphone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen Transfer (or Wireless Display in Older Versions) MIUI).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection → Wireless display (Miracast) and turn on standby mode.
• 🔍 In the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your Xiaomi TV (for example, MiTV-APRO-1234).
• ✅ Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if direct communication is used, initial synchronization requires a shared network).
• 📶 5 GHz mode is on on the TV (Miracast does not work at 2.4 GHz).
• 🔧 Power saving modes are disabled on the smartphone (they can block background data transmission).

Both devices are on MIUI 10+ or Android TV 9+

Wi-Fi 5 GHz is available on the router

Wireless display on the TV.

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⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may require a manual update of the Miracast module via Settings → On TV. → System update. If the image slows down after you've connected, try lowering the resolution of your phone's screen to 720p in Miracast settings.

2.Using proprietary Mi Share technology

Mi Share is a proprietary solution from Xiaomi, similar to Apple’s AirDrop, which allows not only duplicate screens, but also fast transfer of files (photos, videos, documents) between devices, and works on smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, as well as on Mi TVs with Android TV 10.

Instructions for connection:

1. Activate Mi Share on your phone: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share.
2. On your TV, open Settings → Connect → Mi Share and enable visibility for other devices.
3. On your smartphone, tap the name of the TV in the list of available devices.
4. Select the transfer type: Screen Duplication or File Transfer.

The advantages of Mi Share over Miracast:

If Mi Share doesn't find the TV,

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📱 On the phone, turn on Developer Mode and activate Debugging over Wi-Fi.
• 📺 On the TV, reset network settings: Settings → Network and Internet → Resetting the network.

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3. HDMI wired connection (for gaming and 4K)

If you need a minimum response time (for example, for cloud-based games Xiaomi Game Center or streaming from a PC), the only reliable option is HDMI. This will require a USB-C → HDMI adapter (for new smartphones) or Micro-USB → HDMI (for older models).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone charging port.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable (use the port) HDMI 2.0 support 4K@60Hz).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2/3).
4. On the smartphone in the screen settings, activate the External Display mode (path: Settings → Display → External screen mode).

Recommended adapters for Xiaomi:

• 🔌 Baseus USB-C to HDMI 4K — supportive 4K@30Hz and charging PD 60W.
• 🔌 UGREEN USB-C to HDMI 2.0 — 4K@60Hz backward compatibility with Micro-USB.
• 🔌 The original adapter Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI — optimized MIUI, limited 1080p.

⚠️ Note: When connecting through HDMI Smartphones can be discharged faster due to high load on the GPU. Use a Power Delivery-enabled adapter (such as Baseus) to charge your device at the same time.

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If the image on the TV is cropped at the edges, on the smartphone, turn on the "Full-screen display" mode in the settings HDMI-On some Xiaomi models. TV You need to manually set the ratio of Just Scan sides in the image menu.

4. Connect via Chromecast (for streaming)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Chromecast (built into Android TV 9+ models), you can stream content from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Twitch) directly from your phone, which does not duplicate the screen, but only transmits media stream, which reduces the load on the smartphone battery.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, open the Google TV or Chromecast app.
3. In a mobile app (for example, YouTube) tap the broadcast icon (📺) And choose your Xiaomi TV.

Chromecast restrictions on Xiaomi TV:

• 🎮 Does not support broadcasting games or desktop.
• 📱 Requires Chromecast-enabled apps (not all Xiaomi services in China are compatible).
• 🔊 The sound is transmitted only through the TV (you can not use the phone speakers).

5. Bluetooth audio transmission

If you need to use your TV as a Bluetooth speaker for your phone (like listening to music or voice calls), follow these steps.This method works on all Xiaomi TVs with Bluetooth 4.2 and later.

Instructions:

1. On TV: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth → Add the device.
2. On the phone: Settings → Bluetooth and select your Xiaomi TV from the list.
3. After pairing on the TV in the audio settings, select Bluetooth audio as the source.

Features:

• 🎵 The delay in sound is ~100-150 ms (not suitable for video).
• 🔋 It works even if the TV is off (on standby), but quickly drains the phone’s battery.
• 📱 On smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI 13 Double audio mode is available – sound is simultaneously sent to the TV and headphones.

6. Alternative methods: DLNA and local area network

The DLNA protocol allows you to stream media files (photos, videos, music) from your phone to your TV over a local network without duplicating your screen, a method that is convenient for watching home videos or photo albums.

DLNA setting:

1. Turn it on on the TV. DLNA-server: Settings → Network → DLNA.
2. On the phone, install a media server application (for example, Mi File Manager or BubbleUPnP).
3. In the app, select files to broadcast and specify Xiaomi TV as the output device.

Comparison of DLNA with other methods:

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For maximum video quality (4K HDR), use HDMI or Miracast at 5 GHz. For music or photos, Bluetooth or DLNA will do.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even when you set it up properly, users are faced with common errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

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

• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-The server does not provide local IP-address.
• 📱 On your phone, turn off Adaptive Wi-Fi (in network settings).
• 📺 On the TV, reset the network settings to factory.

Problem 2: The image is slowed down or torn during broadcasting.

• 📶 Switch to 5 GHz (if you use 2.4 GHz).
• 🎮 Reduce the broadcast resolution in Miracast settings to 720p.
• 🔌 Connect your phone to charge – performance restriction due to low battery charge can cause lags.

Problem 3: There is no sound when connected via HDMI.

• 🔊 Check that the right sound source is selected (HDMI ARC or external speakers).
• 📱 On the phone in the sound settings, turn off Monopoly mode for media.
• 🔧 Update the adapter firmware USB-C → HDMI (through the official manufacturer's software).

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