How to connect Xiaomi phone to TV via Wi-Fi: the complete guide

Wirelessly streaming a smartphone screen to a large TV screen has become an integral part of the modern multimedia experience. Owners of Xiaomi devices (including Redmi models, POCO and flagship series) can use several technologies to transmit images over Wi-Fi – from standard Miracast to proprietary solutions like Mi Share. However, not all methods are equally effective: transmission speed, signal delay and compatibility with the TV depend on the chosen protocol.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to connect Xiaomi phone to TV via Wi-Fi – from universal (suitable for any TV with Smart) TV) to specialized (for example, for Xiaomi Mi TVs) TV). We'll focus on the typical problems of why the screen might brake, how to fix the connection breaks, and what to do if the phone doesn't see the TV. MIUI 14/15 and Wi-Fi-enabled TVs 5/6.

1.Preparation: What to check before connecting

Before you start setting up, make sure your devices meet the minimum requirements. 90% of connection problems are due to non-compliance with the basic conditions:

• 📱 Smartphone: any Xiaomi model on Android 8.0+ (Miracast requires Android 4.2+, But stable work is guaranteed only with version 8 and later, and the phone must be enabled with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (for some methods).
• 📺 TV: model with Smart TV (any brand - Samsung, LG, Sony, Xiaomi and support for at least one of the technologies: Miracast, DLNA, AirPlay (for Apple) TV) or Google Cast for Android TV).
• 🌐 Network: Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (except for Miracast, which creates direct communication). If you use 5 GHz, make sure that the TV supports this frequency.

You can check Miracast support on your TV in the settings menu (usually in the Network → Wireless Projection or Screen → Mirroring). On Xiaomi smartphones, the feature is called Wireless Display and is in quick settings or in Settings → Connections and Sharing.

⚠️ If your TV is released before 2016, chances are it doesn’t support Miracast or current versions. DLNA. This will require an external adapter (e.g., Mi). TV Stick or Google Chromecast).

Method 1: Miracast – Direct connection without router

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that works without an internet connection, and the phone and TV are connected directly over Wi-Fi Direct, which minimizes latency, and is ideal for watching videos, games or presentations where synchrony is important.

How to turn Miracast on Xiaomi:

1. Open the notification bar and find the Wireless Display tile (if not, click Edit and add).
2. Slap on the tile - the phone will start searching for available devices.
3. On the TV, activate Miracast mode (in the menu Source) → Screen Mirroring or similar).
4. Select the name of your TV from the list on your phone. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If there is no Wireless Display Tile, go to Settings → Connections & Sharing → Wireless Display. On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the feature may be called Cast or Smart View.

Both devices are charged at more than 30%.

The power saving mode on the TV is turned off

The distance between TV and telephone is no more than 5 meters.

The phone's off. VPN (can block the connection)-->

⚠️ Note: Samsung TVs older than 2018 may need to enable compatibility mode in the Screen Mirroring settings. → General. → External devices → Screen duplication devices and select Miracast Compatibility.

3. Method 2: DLNA - transferring media files without screen duplication

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a protocol for transferring multimedia files (video, music, photos) over a local network. Unlike Miracast, it does not duplicate the entire screen of the phone, but only broadcasts selected content, which is convenient for watching movies or listening to music without loading on the processor.

How to set up DLNA on Xiaomi:

• 📁 Make sure that the desired files (video, photos) are in the gallery or phone conductor.
• 🔗 Connect your phone and TV to a single Wi-Fi network.
• 📺 On the TV, open the application for the media player (for example, SmartShare on the TV). LG, AllShare on Samsung, Mi Media Center on Xiaomi Mi TV).
• 📱 On the phone, open the gallery, select the file, click Share. → DLNA (Or Transmit and select the TV from the list.

For convenience, you can use third-party applications, such as BubbleUPnP or LocalCast, which support more formats and allow you to stream content even from YouTube or a browser.

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If the TV is not on the list DLNA-Devices, try to manually enter it. IP-Find out the address. IP You can use the TV network settings (wi-fi section) → Connection status).

The main limitation of DLNA is that not all video formats are supported by the default TVs, for example,.mkv files with the H.265 codec may not play on older Sony or Philips models, which can be used to convert the file to.mp4 (H.264) or using Plex Media Server.

4. Method 3: Google Cast (Chromecast) – for Android TV and Google TV

If your TV is running Android TV (or you are using Google Chromecast, Mi TV Stick), the most reliable way is Google Cast, which allows you to stream not only the screen, but also individual applications (for example, YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos) with minimal latency.

Instructions for connection:

1. Make sure that the TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, open the Google Home app (if not, download from the Play Market to TV).
3. On your phone, open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube) and tap the broadcast icon (📺).
4. Select your TV from the list of devices.

To duplicate the entire screen (not just apps), use the Transmit screen feature in Google Home settings:

1. Open Google Home on your phone


2. Select your TV.




3.Tap "Transmit screen / Audio" → "Transmit screen"

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV firmware-old MIUI TV 3.0 may not support Google Cast. Update the software via Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

5. Method 4: Mi Share is a proprietary solution for the Xiaomi ecosystem

Mi Share is Xiaomi’s proprietary technology that combines Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth capabilities for fast file transfer and screen broadcasting.It only works between Xiaomi devices (smartphones, TVs, laptops), but provides top speed and minimal latency.

How to use Mi Share:

• 📱 On the phone, open Settings. → Connections and sharing → Mi Share.
• 📺 On the Xiaomi Mi TV TV Go to Settings. → Connections → Mi Share and turn on the function.
• 🔄 On the phone, select the file to transfer or tap the screen broadcast.
• 🔗 Confirm the connection on both devices.

Mi Share supports not only screen broadcasting, but also:

• 📸 Fast transfer of photos/video (up to 20 MB/s).
• 🎵 Streaming music without loss of quality.
• 📄 Exchange of documents and APK-file.

Mi Share automatically selects the fastest protocol (Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth LE) depending on the file size and distance between devices, for example, for 4K video transfer will use Wi-Fi Direct, and for small photos – Bluetooth 5.0.

6. Method 5: Third-party applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in methods don’t work (for example, on very old TVs), you can use third-party apps, which are suitable for all TV brands, but may require additional software to be installed on the TV.

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For the use of ApowerMirror:

1. Download the app to your phone and TV (if TV is on Android TV, install APK via Send Files to TV).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Run the app on your phone, select M (Mirror) and scan QR-TV-code.

⚠️ Note: Apps like ApowerMirror can request permissions to access notifications and geolocation.Bring out unnecessary permissions — they don't affect the underlying functionality, but they can collect data.

7.The solution to the problems: why the phone doesn't connect to the TV

If none of these methods worked, check the following points:

• 🔧 Update the firmware: On the phone go to Settings → The phone. → Update the system. On the TV, update the software through Settings. → Support → Update of the PO.
• 📶 Check Wi-Fi: If you use Miracast, disconnect your phone from any Wi-Fi network - it should create a direct hotspot. For other methods, make sure the router doesn't block multicast traffic (turn on) IGMP router-setting).
• 🔒 Turn it off. VPN/Firewall: Applications like NordVPN or AdGuard can block local connections.
• 🔄 Reset network settings: On the phone: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

If the problem persists, try an alternative method of connecting:

• 🔌 Use it. HDMI-adapter (e.g, USB-C to HDMI For new Xiaomi models).
• 📶 Connect your phone to your TV via Bluetooth (sound only).
• 🖥️ Use your PC as an intermediary: stream your phone screen to your computer (via scrcpy) and from your PC to TV. HDMI.

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If the TV does not support any of the wireless protocols, the most reliable way is to use an external set-top box (Chromecast, Mi TV Stick or Fire TV Stick), which starts at 2,000 rubles, but they guarantee stable operation.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to a TV