How to bring the screen of the Xiaomi phone to the TV: all the ways with pros and cons

Do you want to stream Xiaomi videos to the big screen, show photos to friends, or play mobile games on your TV? Connecting your smartphone to TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching movies to watching movies on your TV. 4K HDR But what you want to do is you can use a wireless Miracast, wired. HDMI-Adapter or proprietary solutions like Mi Share?

In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods for displaying Xiaomi screens on your TV, from the simplest to the professional, which option gives you the minimum latency for games, how to circumvent Netflix streaming restrictions, and why it’s sometimes better to use USB-C → HDMI instead of Wi-Fi, and also the compatibility table with popular TV models Samsung, LG and Sony.

Important: The instructions are relevant for smartphones on MIUI 14/15 and TVs with HDMI 2.0/2.1 or Wi-Fi 5/6. If your equipment is older than 2018, check the specifications at the end of the article.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

The most versatile way is to use Miracast technology, built into most modern Xiaomi smartphones and TVs, which allows you to duplicate the screen of your phone on TV without wires, but with some limitations.

To activate Miracast:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen transfer on your phone.
2. Turn on the Wireless Display function (on some models – Screen Mirroring).
3. On the TV, start searching for devices (Source → Screen Mirroring or Miracast).
4. Select the name of your TV from the list on your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: Miracast can be delayed up to 100-150 ms, which is critical for dynamic games, but not noticeable when watching videos.+) Blocking the broadcast due to protection HDCP.

• ✅ It works without the Internet (direct connection via Wi-Fi Direct)
• ✅ Supported by 90% of TVs after 2016
• ❌ Image delay (not suitable for shooters or racing)
• ❌ Consumes a lot of phone battery

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If the TV doesn’t find the phone, try restarting both devices or disabling the VPN on your smartphone — sometimes it blocks local connections.

2. Wired connection via USB-C → HDMI adapter

For minimal latency and maximum image quality, use a wired adapter with a USB-C connector (or Micro-USB for older Xiaomi models), which is ideal for gamers, designers or viewing content in 4K@60Hz.

You'll need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (We recommend models with a DisplayLink chip or MHL)
• 📺 Port TV HDMI 2.0 or newer
• ⚡ Cable USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode (a conventional charging cable is not suitable!)

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to your phone and connect it to your TV via HDMI.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2/3).
3. On a smartphone, you may need to allow the transfer of the image in the Developer Settings (enable USB Debugging and Secondary Display Simulation).

Critical information: Adapters on the MHL chip (for older models) require additional power via USB. Without it, the image will flash or be absent.

3.Use of proprietary Mi Share technology (Wi-Fi Direct)

Mi Share is a proprietary solution from Xiaomi, optimized for the brand’s eco-system, which is faster than Miracast and supports file transfer, but is only available on Mi TVs and some Redmi Smart TVs.

How to connect:

1. On your phone, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Mi Share.
2. On the TV, go to Settings → Connection → Mi Share.
3. Select your phone from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the pairing on both devices.

Advantages of Mi Share:

• 🚀 Delay. ~50 ms (2 times less than Miracast)
• 🔄 Support for file transfer and streaming
• 🔒 Encrypted connection (without risk of data interception)

⚠️ Attention: On Mi TVs TV 4S Mi Share may not support audio output, in which case use external speakers or Bluetooth audio.

Make sure you're on the phone. MIUI 12 or newer|

Check if your Mi TV supports Mi Share (model list in settings) |

Turn off VPN and firewall on your phone |

Update the TV firmware to the latest version-->

4. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If you have a Google Chromecast or a TV with Google Cast built in (like Android TV), you can stream Xiaomi’s screen through the Google Home app.This method is handy for streaming videos from YouTube, Netflix or Twitch.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Chromecast to your TV and set it up via the Google Home app.
2. Make sure your phone and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open the Google Home app, select your Chromecast and click Translate screen.
4. The phone will be notified of the beginning of the broadcast – confirm it.

Features of Google Cast:

• 🎬 Optimized for video (supported) 4K HDR partly)
• 🔌 It only works when connected to Wi-Fi (does not support Wi-Fi Direct)
• ⚠️ Some apps (such as Amazon Prime Video) block streaming

5. DLNA connection (for media files)

If you only need to stream photos, music, or local videos (not your phone screen), use the DLNA protocol.It's built into most TVs and allows you to stream files without duplicating the screen.

How to set up:

1. On your phone, install a media server application, such as BubbleUPnP or Plex.
2. Turn it on. DLNA-server in application settings.
3. On your TV, open a media player (for example, Photo/Video on Samsung or Media Player on LG).
4. Select your phone from the list DLNA-device.

Pros and cons of DLNA:

• ✅ Low battery consumption (does not duplicate screen)
• ✅ Supports almost all video and audio formats
• ❌ Does not broadcast the phone screen (files only)
• ❌ May slow down when playing 4K-video

6. Alternative methods: via router or USB cable

If the standard methods don’t work, try these options:

6.1. Local area network via router

Some applications (e.g. ApowerMirror or TeamViewer) allow you to stream the screen over a local network.

1. Connect your phone and TV to the same router.
2. Install the app on both devices.
3. On the phone, select the option Broadcast on TV and enter IP-TV address.

6.2. USB connection (MTP + specialized software)

For older TVs without Wi-Fi or HDMI can be used USB-cable and applications like Vysor, but this method requires debugging. USB It doesn’t work on all Xiaomi models.

⚠️ Note: When connecting through USB The phone will charge very slowly – use a hub with an additional power port.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

4K HDR is only supported in certified applications (Netflix, Disney+).

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For games and professional tasks, choose a wired HDMI-Adapters: they give you the minimum latency and the maximum quality, and for everyday use (movies, social media) you can use Miracast or Mi Share.

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