Owners of Xiaomi’s flagship Mi 8 Pro often wonder how to display an image from a smartphone screen to a large display. This may be necessary to view photos, videos from a gallery or even to show a presentation to colleagues. Fortunately, the device has a full set of modern wireless technologies, and there is support for wired connection via USB Type-C port.
There are several basic synchronization methods, from the standard Miracast built into the MIUI shell, to the use of third-party applications and special adapters. The choice of the particular method depends on the model of your TV and the availability of support for Smart TV. In this article, we will discuss each option in detail so that you can choose the most convenient for yourself.
Before you start setting up, make sure that both your Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro and your TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This is a critical condition for the stable operation of wireless data protocols. If the router distributes the network at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, it is better to use the same frequency for both gadgets to avoid conflicts.
Wireless broadcasting through the built-in function "Translation"
The easiest and fastest way to do this without having to install any additional software is to use the Miracast system function, which is called Translation in the MIUI shell, and allows you to duplicate your smartphone screen onto your TV in real time, which is ideal when you want to show an application interface or a game.
To start the process, swipe the notification curtain from top to bottom and find the Translation icon. If it is not on the first screen, expand the menu in full or go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Broadcast. The system will automatically search for available devices on the local network.
On the TV screen, a request for connection permission may appear, which must be confirmed by the remote control. After successful pairing, the image with the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro will appear on the large screen.
- 📺 Open the Smart menu TV Make sure that the Screen Mirroring or Miracast function is active.
- 📱 On your smartphone, turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to speed up device search.
- 🔄 If the TV is not found, try restarting the router and repeat the search procedure.
- ⚙️ In the broadcast settings, you can select the “Sound on the phone” mode so as not to disturb others.
⚠️ Attention: When using heavy 3D-games via wireless broadcasting may delay the image (input lag) and reduce the quality of the picture due to compression of the video stream.
📊 What kind of connection do you use most often?
Wireless Miracast
HDMI wired
Annexes DLNA
Chromecast
Using Google Chromecast technology
Unlike simple screen duplication, Chromecast technology allows you to stream content directly from applications such as YouTube, Netflix or Google Chrome browser. In this case, the TV itself downloads video over the Internet, and the smartphone acts only as a remote control, which saves battery power Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro.
To work this method on the TV must be built-in support for Chromecast or connected to the console Chromecast/Android TV. Open an application such as YouTube, click on the broadcast icon (rectangle with waves) in the corner of the video and select your TV from the list.
If there is no built-in support, you can use the Google Home app to create a virtual device, but for most users, the standard feature in video player apps is enough, and the picture quality is usually higher, since the stream goes directly from the server to the TV.
What to do if the broadcast button does not appear?
Make sure that the YouTube apps on your phone and TV are updated to the latest versions, and make sure that both devices are on the same router subnet, especially if you have a guest Wi-Fi network set up.> Multimedia broadcasting through DLNA Protocol DLNA It is designed to transfer media files (photos, videos, music) over the local network. This is a great way to watch a movie downloaded in memory of Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro on a large screen without losing the quality characteristic of streaming compression. DLNA. Popular players such as VLC for Android MX Player, have built-in search function of devices DLNA. Open the video file in the player, click on Translation or Cast and select your TV. The file will play on TV, it will be controlled from your phone. Alternatively, you can use the standard Gallery or Mi Video app, and when you open a file, click on the Cast icon and select the target device, which is convenient because it doesn't require you to configure complex network settings. 🎬 Supports video transmission in 4K without loss of quality (depending on TV). 🎵 Allows you to stream music in the background while the phone screen is off. 📂 Works with all formats that your Android video player can read. ⚠️ Attention: When in use DLNA Subtitles may not be displayed on the TV if they're embedded in the file in a special way. It's better to use external subtitles or embedded in the video. HDMI-Adapter If the wireless connection is unstable or the maximum picture quality is required without delay, use a wired connection. Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is equipped with a port USB Type-C, which supports video output, requires a special adapter. USB Type-C to HDMI. Connect the adapter to the smartphone and to it — HDMI-Switch the source of the signal to the TV (Source or Input button) to the appropriate port. HDMI. The image must appear automatically thanks to plug-and-play technology, which guarantees stable signal transmission with resolution. 1080p It is ideal for playing games or watching movies in high bitrate, where every millisecond of response is important. ☑️ Check before buying an adapter Support for Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode) Availability HDMI TV-entry length HDMI Power of the power supply (if the adapter requires power: 0 / 4 The Wireless Parameter (Miracast (HDMI) Image quality Average (compression) Maximum (lossless) Latency High Minimum Dependence on Wi-Fi Complete No Battery Consumption High Low (charging) Connectivity Problem Solving Despite the ease of setting up, users may encounter difficulties. Often the TV just “can’t see” smartphone Xiaomi Mi 8 First of all, check if the router is not included insulation of customers (AP Isolation, which prevents devices from seeing each other online, another common problem is desynchronizing audio and video, which is treated by rebooting both devices and the router. Also try to reduce the video quality in the broadcast settings if the Wi-Fi channel is overloaded with neighboring networks. If there is no signal when you wired the connection, make sure that the Type-C adapter to the network is not connected. HDMI It supports video output, not just data transfer. Cheap charging cables can't transmit images. Set resolution and refresh rates. Advanced users can fine-tune the output image. In the engineering menu or through special applications, you can change the resolution and frame rate, which is useful if the TV incorrectly determines the signal parameters from Xiaomi Mi. 8 The best parameters for most modern TVs are 1920×1080 upon 60 Higher values may result in a black screen if the cable or TV port does not support the required bandwidth. Remember that when you connect to a TV, your smartphone can go into charging-only mode. To avoid this, you can find the item "Start debugging by using the developer menu (if enabled)." USB» or similar port behavior settings. 💡Connecting with a high-quality Type-C adapter HDMI — The only way to get a picture without delays and compression artifacts, which is critical for dynamic gaming. Why can't the TV find the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro over Wi-Fi? Most often, the problem is that the devices are connected to different networks (for example, one to the guest, one to the main) or the router blocks the local connection. Try temporarily disabling the firewall on the router or creating a new network with a simple name without special symbols. Is it possible to play games on TV over your phone? Yes, but with reservations. For shooters and racing, wireless connectivity will cause too much latency. Use a wired one. HDMI-Adapter or streaming via Steam Link/Xbox app if your TV supports these services directly. HDMI-Adapter? Yes, adapter transmits both video and audio over the same cable, the sound will be played through the TV speakers. If there is no sound, check the audio output settings in Android: Settings → Sound and vibration → Sound output.