How to connect your phone to your Xiaomi Mi TV: all ways + error solving

Why your smartphone doesn’t see Xiaomi Mi TV and how to fix it

Connecting your phone to a Xiaomi Mi TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching photos on the big screen to streaming games with minimal latency, but many users find that devices can’t see each other despite the Wi-Fi or cables on, often due to incompatibility of wireless protocols, outdated drivers or banal network settings.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, from the classic HDMI to the advanced Miracast, and explain why Mi TV Stick and Android 12+ smartphones sometimes refuse to work together.

If you've already tried to connect and you get an error like "Device failed" or "Screen is not supported," don't be quick to blame the technology. 80% of the time, the problem is solved by changing one or two parameters - and we'll show you which ones.

1. Wireless connection over Wi-Fi (Miracast/DLNA)

Miracast technology (built into all Mi TVs since 2018) allows you to duplicate the screen of a smartphone on a TV with a delay of less than 100 ms. The alternative is the DLNA protocol, which is suitable for transferring media files (photos, videos, music), but does not support screen duplication.

To activate Miracast on your TV:

• 📺 Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display.
• 🔄 Select the Receiving Device mode (on some models, "Miracast»).
• 📱 On your smartphone, open “Settings” → Connections → Transfer to the screen" (on Xiaomi - "Duplicate screen" in the notification curtain).
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, select your Mi TV (model name is displayed in format «MI-TV-[figure]»).

Television and phone connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or TV in access point mode)|

Wireless display on the TV |

VPN is disabled on the smartphone (it blocks local connections)|

The screen resolution of the phone does not exceed 1080p (Otherwise, lags are possible)-->

If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices:

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV 4S/4A (2019–2020 (d) The Wi-Fi Direct protocol required for Miracast is disabled by default. To enable it, go to Settings. → On TV. → The PO version and 5 Once you click on "Kernel Version," the developer menu will open, where you need to activate the "Enable Wi-Fi Direct" option».

Wi-Fi (Miracast/DLNA) |

Through HDMI-cable|

Through USB (MHL) |

Apps like Mi Home or Google Cast|

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2. HDMI connection (for games and videos without lags)

If you want a minimum response time (for example, for cloud games like Xbox Cloud Gaming or emulators), wireless technology will not work — the delay of 50-100 ms is critical. HDMI adaptively.

You'll need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C/HDMI (for modern smartphones, or MHL-Adapter (for older models with Micro-USB).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (preferably version 2.0) 4K).
• ⚡ Power supply (some adapters require additional power supply) USB-feed-in).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable.
2. On the TV, select the signal source - appropriate HDMI-port.
3. On the smartphone in the notification curtain will appear the option “Transfer to HDMI” – activate it.
4. If the image does not appear, check if your phone supports DisplayPort Alt Mode (the list of compatible models is available on the adapter manufacturer’s website).

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If after connecting to HDMI on the TV display artifacts (bands, flickering), try setting the smartphone to set the output resolution at 1080p @ 60 Hz. This will solve the problem of incompatibility with TVs that do not support 4K HDMI from mobile devices.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi smartphones with Snapdragon processor 8 Gen 1/2 (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro, 13 Ultra) when connected via HDMI Solution: In the TV's sound settings, select mode «PCM» instead of Auto».

3. USB-connection (MHL) old-screen

If you don't. TV It was released before 2017 and does not support Miracast. HDMI-Port is occupied by other devices, technology can be used MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link: This allows you to stream video and sound over a Micro-USB or micro-USB or USB-C with a special adapter.

The features of MHL:

• ⚡ Requires an active externally powered adapter (passive not working!).
• 📱 Supported by smartphones up to Android 10 (new versions may not work).
• 🔌 It should be on the TV. USB-port MHL (usually marked «MHL»).

How to connect:

1. Connect the adapter to your phone and TV (via HDMI).
2. Connect the adapter to the socket (if power is required).
3. On the TV, select the source «MHL» or HDMI-port.
4. On the smartphone in the screen settings, activate “HDMI Transmission”.

4. Connection through applications (Mi Home, Google Cast, ApowerMirror)

If standard methods don’t work, third-party apps come to the rescue, and they’re especially useful for streaming content (like YouTube or Netflix) without full-screen duplication.

Top.-3 applications to communicate with the phone with Mi TV:

• 🏠 Mi Home is the official app from Xiaomi, which allows you to control the TV as a remote control, as well as broadcast media files.
• 📱 Google Cast (built into YouTube, Google Photos) works for everyone Mi TV Android TV. To activate on the TV, turn on the option “Cast” in the network settings.
• 🔄 ApowerMirror is a universal solution for screen duplication. Supports broadcast recording and control from the PC. Requires installation of the server part on the TV (available on Google Play for Android) TV).

Instructions for Google Cast:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube).
3. Slip on the broadcast icon (📺) and choose your Mi. TV.
4. The video will start playing on the TV, and the phone can be used for control.

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Apps like Google Cast only transmit content (video, music) and not the entire screen. Use Miracast or HDMI to duplicate the screen completely (for example, for games or presentations).

5. Solving common problems

Even with the right settings, the connection may not work, and here are the most common errors and solutions:

If nothing helps, reset your network settings on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset.
2. Select “Reset Network Settings”.
3. After restarting, reconnect.

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV P1 (2021) after upgrading to Android TV 11 may miss the Miracast option. To return it, roll back the firmware to version 1.6.78 or use the ApowerMirror app.

6. Alternative ways: from Cloud Gaming to Smart Home

In addition to standard methods, there are also non-obvious connection options:

• ☁️ Cloud Services: If you need to stream games, try Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW. They work through a browser on a TV, and the phone can be used as a gamepad (via Bluetooth).
• 🤖 Voice control: Set up Google Assistant on your phone to control your TV. For example, the command, "OK Google, turn on Netflix on Mi." TV» launcher.
• 🔌 USB-OTG for media files: Connect the flash drive to the phone, copy movies to it, and then paste into Mi TV. It's faster than Wi-Fi transmission.

For automation enthusiasts:

With the Tasker app (on Android), you can create a script that will automatically turn on Miracast when you connect to your home Wi-Fi network.

Profile: Wi-Fi Connected to [Name Network]




Task:




1. Wireless display → Included




2. Connect to [MI-TV-1234]




3. Set the screen brightness to 30%

7. Comparison of connection methods: which one to choose?

Each method has its pros and cons. Here's a quick comparison:

For most users, Miracast (for everyday tasks) or HDMI (for gaming) are the best choice. If the TV is old, try MHL or apps like ApowerMirror.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions