How to connect Xiaomi phone with Xiaomi TV: all working ways

Matching a Xiaomi smartphone with a TV of the same brand opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching photos on a large screen to streaming high-resolution videos. However, many users face difficulties when they first try to connect — the TV does not see the phone, the image is slowing down or the sound is lost. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of connection, including wireless technologies and wired connections, and give recommendations for eliminating typical errors.

Xiaomi’s technology is optimized for the same brand, which means that Mi TVs or Redmi Smart TVs often understand Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO better than other manufacturers, but even then, there may be nuances, from different firmware versions to network settings, and we tested all of these methods on current models from 2023 to 2026 and collected only working solutions.

1. Connection via Miracast (Wireless Display)

Miracast technology allows you to broadcast your smartphone screen to your TV wirelessly using direct Wi-Fi. This method is supported by all modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with Mi TV 4) and smartphones based on MIUI 10 and later. The main advantage is the lack of latency when watching videos or games (unlike Google Cast).

To activate Miracast:

• 📱 On your smartphone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (or Wireless screen in older versions) MIUI). Turn on the function and wait for the device search.
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection → Wireless display (or Miracast) and activate standby mode.
• 🔗 In the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your TV (e.g. Mi). TV 5 Pro. 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 Miracast is running directly, some models require a shared network to set up the first setup).
• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes conflicts IP-Addresses block device detection.
• 📱 On the smartphone is enabled the developer mode and debugging USB (In rare cases, this is a hindrance to Miracast).

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If the image on the TV is displayed with artifacts, try reducing the screen resolution of the smartphone to 1280×720 in the wireless display settings.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021 may not support Miracast in 5 GHz mode. Forced to switch Wi-Fi on your smartphone to the 2.4 GHz band in the router settings.

2. Use of Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files

Wi-Fi Direct is a technology that allows direct data exchange between devices without a router, and it's useful if you need to quickly transfer photos, videos or music to your TV, but you don't need to duplicate the screen, for example, you can browse a gallery on your phone, and photos are automatically displayed on TV in slideshow mode.

Instructions for setting:

1. On TV: open Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct and turn on the function. Remember the network name (e.g. DIRECT-MiTV-XXXXX).
2. On your smartphone: go to Settings → Wi-Fi, find the TV network and connect to it. Password is usually not required.
3. Launch the Gallery app or Files on your phone, select media files and click Share → Wi-Fi Direct.

Limitations of the method:

• 🎵 Does not support live streaming (only transfer of finished files).
• 📁 Maximum size of one file – up to 4 GB (depending on the TV model).
• 🔄 Transmission speed is lower than Miracast (about 10-15 MB / s).

3. Wired connection via HDMI (MHL or USB-C)

If wireless methods cause delays or are unstable, wired HDMI connectivity will be the best solution.Modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with the Redmi Note 10 and Xiaomi 11) support image output via a USB-C port using a USB-C → HDMI adapter. Older models (such as the Redmi 9) may require a Micro-USB → HDMI (MHL) adapter.

Step-by-step:

1. Buy a certified adapter (we recommend original Xiaomi accessories or adapters with support for 4K@60Hz).
2. Connect the adapter to the smartphone, and HDMI-cable to the TV (use the port) HDMI 2.0 for support 4K).
3. On your TV, select the HDMI signal source (usually the Source or Input button on the remote).
4. On the smartphone may appear a request for permission to display the image – confirm it.

⚠️ Note: When using adapters MHL The smartphone will quickly discharge, as the Micro-USB port simultaneously transmits video and charges the device.

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4. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV runs on Android TV (such as Mi TV Q1/Q2 or Redmi Smart TV X), you can use Google Cast’s built-in feature to stream content from your phone, a method that is convenient for streaming videos from apps like YouTube, Netflix or Disney+, as it allows you to control playback from your phone without blocking its screen.

How to set up Google Cast:

• 📺 Make sure your TV and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🎬 Open the video in the supported app (like YouTube) and click the Cast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
• 🔍 In the list of devices, select your TV (the name will contain the model, for example). MiTV-Q1-1234).
• 📱 To broadcast the screen, use the full screen broadcast function in the notification curtain (on the screen) MIUI 12+).

Limitations and nuances:

• 🎮 The delay in broadcasting the screen can reach 1-2 seconds (not suitable for games).
• 🔊 Not all apps support Cast (such as TikTok or local video players).
• 📶 Video quality depends on the speed of Wi-Fi: 4K At least 25 Mbps is required.

5.Pair through the Mi Home app (for smart home)

If your Xiaomi TV is integrated into the Mi Home ecosystem (e.g. models with Mi TV Master or Xiaomi TV AIoT support), you can control it from your smartphone through the app of the same name, which allows you not only to stream content, but also to use the phone as a remote control, customize smart home scenarios (for example, automatically turn on the TV when you launch a movie on your smartphone).

Instructions for setting:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone and log in to your Xiaomi account.
2. Add a TV to the app: click + → Smart Home → TV and follow the instructions.
3. After pairing, open the TV card in Mi Home and select Screen Translation or Control.

The features of the Mi Home app:

• 🎛️ Full-featured virtual remote with voice commands (via Alice or Google Assistant).
• 🔄 Automatic scenarios (for example, turning on the TV when connecting headphones to the phone).
• 📊 Monitoring of viewing time and recommendations of content (on models with the AI).

⚠️ Note: To work Mi Home TV and phone must be linked to the same account Xiaomi. if you use different accounts, the broadcast screen will not be available.

6. Solving common problems

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

Problem 1: The TV doesn’t see the phone in the Miracast’s list of devices.

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📱 Turn it off on your smartphone. VPN Firewall (they can block network requests).
• 📺 On the TV, reset network settings: Settings → Network → Resetting network settings.

Problem 2: There is no sound when connecting via HDMI.

• 🔊 Check that the right sound source is selected in the TV settings: Settings → Sound. → Sound source → HDMI.
• 📱 On your smartphone, open Settings → Sound and make sure the audio output is not redirected to the speaker or Bluetooth device.

Problem 3: Videos slow down or break when broadcast.

• 📶 Switch the router to the 5GHz band (if supported).
• 📱 Close background apps on your smartphone that consume the internet (such as downloads or cloud syncs).
• 🔧 Reduce the broadcast resolution in Miracast settings (select) 720p instead 1080p).

Problem 4: The TV emits an error called “Not Supported Format” when connected via HDMI.

• 🔌 Try another one. HDMI-port on the TV (preferably) HDMI 2.0).
• 🛒 Replace the adapter with a support model HDCP 2.2 (e.g., the original Xiaomi) USB-C to HDMI).
• 📺 Update the TV firmware: Settings → On TV. → Update of the PO.

Problem 5: Google Cast shuts down in a few minutes.

• 📱 In the smartphone settings, turn off the power saving mode for the application that broadcasts content.
• 🔄 Reconnect the TV to Wi-Fi using static IP-address (configure in router parameters).
• 📺 On TV, turn off your sleep timer: Settings → Energy conservation → Sleep timer → Off.

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If neither method works, check the model compatibility on Xiaomi's official website.For example, Mi TV 4A TVs do not support Miracast with MIUI 13+ phones due to an outdated chipset.

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