How to connect Xiaomi phone to TV: everything from Miracast to USB

Connecting Xiaomi’s smartphone to a TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching photos on a large screen to streaming 4K videos without losing quality. But it’s not always clear which way to choose – especially if the phone and TV models were released in different years. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of connection, including wireless technologies (Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct) and wired (HDMI, USB), as well as solve typical problems, such as when the TV can’t see the phone or the image is slowing down.

It is important to consider that the functionality depends on the version of MIUI on the smartphone and the operating system of the TV (Android TV, webOS, Tizen). For example, Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14 supports Miracast and Google Cast, and older models like Redmi Note 8 may require additional adapters. We tested all methods on Xiaomi Mi TVs (2020-2026) and universal Smart TVs of other brands - instructions are relevant for 90% of devices.

1. Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast technology allows you to duplicate your phone screen on your TV wirelessly using direct Wi-Fi Direct.This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 9 and later, as well as on most Smart TVs released after 2016.

To activate Miracast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen Transfer (or Wireless Display in Older Versions) MIUI).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Network → Miracast (or Screen Mirroring).
• 🔄 Select your TV name from the list of available devices on your phone. Confirm the connection on both devices.

⚠️ Note: If the TV doesn't appear on the list, check if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled in its settings. LG This feature can be called Smart View or Screen Share.

Telephone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not necessary, but recommended)

The power saving mode on the TV is turned off

Distance between devices not more than 5 meters

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Miracast supports the approval of the 1080p at 60 Hz, but on phones with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (for example, Xiaomi 14) it is possible to display the image in the 4K with a delay of up to 50 ms. For games this is critical - it is better to use a wired connection. HDMI.

2. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your TV supports Google Cast (built-in or via Chromecast), you can stream content from a Xiaomi phone without full screen duplication.This is convenient for watching videos from YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open an app that supports Google Cast (like YouTube).
3. Click on the broadcast icon (📡) and select your TV from the list.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi phones with shell MIUI For China, Google Cast can be disabled by default. To activate it, switch the region to India or Global (via Settings) → Additionally. → Region).

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

If you need a minimal picture lag (for example, for games or watching movies in the video game) 4K@60fps), use HDMI-Adapter. for modern smartphones Xiaomi (without adapter) 3.5-mm connector) you'll need an adapter USB-C → HDMI Supported by DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Recommended adapters:

• 🔌 The original Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI (supportive 4K@30Hz).
• 🔌 Baseus 6-in-1 Hub (4K@60Hz + USB-PD).
• 🔌 Anker 310 (Xiaomi 12/13/14 series).

How to connect:

1. Insert the adapter into the phone’s USB-C port.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable.
3. On your TV, select the HDMI signal source (usually the Source or Input button on the remote).

⚠️ Note: Redmi phones with Mediatek processor (e.g. Redmi Note 11) have adapters USB-C → HDMI They may not work properly because of the limitations of the chipset, in which case use wireless methods or MHL-Adapter (for older models with Micro-USB).

4. USB connection (for files and charging)

If you just need to transfer files (photos, videos, music) or charge your phone from the TV, a standard one will do. USB-But to view the content on the screen. TV The TV will need to maintain the function. USB Media Player.

How it works:

• 📁 Connect your phone to the TV through USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📺 On the TV, select the source. USB (or Multimedia).
• 🔍 In the TV menu, find the phone folders (DCIM For photo, Movies for video).

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ No screen duplication – only viewing files.
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (e.g..mkv may not play).
• ❌ On the phones with MIUI 12+ when connected to TV You will see a request to choose the mode: File transfer or Charge. To access the memory, select the first option.

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If the TV can’t see the phone via USB, try enabling USB Debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times).

5. Alternative methods: DLNA and third-party applications

If standard methods don’t work, you can use DLNA or specialized applications like ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport.

DLNA allows you to stream media from your phone to your TV over a local network.

1. Install BubbleUPnP or DLNA Server on your phone.
2. On your TV, open a built-in media player (for example, Mi Video on Xiaomi TV).
3. Choose your phone as your content source.

Third-party applications (such as ApowerMirror) provide more features, including controlling the phone from the TV remote, but require software installation on both devices.

6. Solving common problems

Even with the right connection, you can have errors.

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV 4A (2018) when connected via Miracast, an artifact may appear as a green bar on top, a hardware problem that can only be solved by updating the firmware to version 2.3.65.+.

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For stable video broadcasting in 4K use HDMI-DisplayPort Alt Mode adapter: Wireless methods (Miracast, Google Cast) are limited in resolution 1080p most devices.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions