How to transfer the computer screen to the Xiaomi TV: all ways with pros and cons

Broadcasting your computer screen to your Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities for work, games and viewing content. Instead of a cramped monitor, you get a huge display with a diagonal of 55-100 inches, where it is convenient to show presentations, play games and play games. AAA-Projects with a gamepad or watch movies in 4K HDR. However, not everyone knows that Mi TV redmi TV Support several ways of connecting - from the classical HDMI-cable to wireless protocols like Miracast or AirPlay (on new models).

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of broadcasting the PC screen to Xiaomi TVs. 2020–2026 You'll learn how to connect without lags for games, why the sound sometimes disappears, and what settings you'll have. Windows/macOS You have to change it to work smoothly, and at the end, you have a comparative chart of how fast, how good and how difficult you can set up.

Wired connection via HDMI: maximum quality without delay

The most reliable and universal way is to use HDMI-It guarantees video transmission in resolution up to 4K@60Hz (on Xiaomi models) TV Q2 2023+) And the minimum latency critical for gaming or professional work, suitable for any PC, from office laptops to gaming desktops.

What you need:

• 🔌 HDMI-cable 2.0 or 2.1 (for 4K/120Hz or 8K). For Full. HD enough 1.4.
• 💻 Port port HDMI On a PC/laptop. If you don't have one, the adapter. USB-C → HDMI or DisplayPort → HDMI.
• 📺 Free HDMI-TV entrance (usually marked as HDMI 1/ARC or HDMI 2.1).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the cable to your PC and TV. Use HDMI 2.1 ports for maximum resolution.
2. On the Xiaomi remote TV press the button INPUT (or source) and select the appropriate HDMI-entrance.
3. On PC: On Windows: press Win + P → select Duplicate or Second Screen Only. On macOS: Open System Settings → Monitors → set resolution.

• Cable (try another one).
• The resolution settings in the PC (should match the supported TV).
• Is Game Mode on TV to reduce latency (Settings → Picture) enabled?

Cable supports resolution | HDMI port on TV not damaged | The latest graphics card drivers are installed on PC | The TV is on PC mode (if any)

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⚠️ Note: Some laptops with hybrid graphics (Intel) + NVIDIA/AMD) HDMI It can be connected to an embedded graphics card. To use a discrete one, connect the cable to the port on the PC case (if it is a desktop), or use it. USB-C Thunderbolt.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Zero Latency – Ideal for Games and Videos.
• 🎮 Support VRR (Variable frame rate on Xiaomi models TV Q2 Pro and newer.
• 🔊 Transmission of sound without additional settings.

2. Wireless streaming over Miracast (built into Windows)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard supported by all Xiaomi TVs on Android TV (starting with Mi TV 4A 2018), which allows you to duplicate the screen wirelessly but with restrictions on resolution and latency, suitable for presentations, movies or web surfing, but not for games.

Requirements:

• 🖥️ PCs with Windows 8.1 or later (or macOS with third-party utilities).
• 📶 The TV and the computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network (or use a direct access point).
• 🔋 Laptop charge >50% – broadcasting consumes a lot of battery.

How to connect:

1. On TV: Open Settings → Connections → Wireless projection (or Screen Mirroring). Activate the connection standby mode.

Windows 10/11

• Press Win + K → select your TV from the list.
• If the device is not found, check if Miracast is included in Settings → System → Projection on this PC.
• Confirm the connection on TV.

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If Miracast doesn’t work, update your Wi-Fi adapter drivers on your PC, and download the latest version from the manufacturer’s website (Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom).

Miracast's limitations:

• 🐢 50-150 ms delay – noticeable when watching video or scrolling.
• 📉 Maximum authorization — 1080p@30Hz (on some models) 4K@30Hz, but with artifacts).
• 🔊 The sound is not always transmitted – a separate Bluetooth connection may be required.

3. Use of Google Cast (Chromecast built-in)

Xiaomi Android TVs (all models after 2019) have built-in support for Google Cast, a technology similar to Chromecast. It allows you to broadcast not the entire screen, but only a browser tab or a specific application (for example, YouTube, Netflix), which is convenient for watching videos, but not suitable for games or working with documents.

How to broadcast:

1. Make sure that your PC and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open Google Chrome on your PC.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Broadcast.
4. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.
5. Specify what to broadcast: The entire tab is for web pages, the file is for local videos / photos, the desktop is for duplicate screen (similar to Miracast, but with a greater delay).

The advantages of Google Cast:

• 🎥 Support 4K HDR Video (if content and TV support).
• 🔄 You can continue to work on PC while you are on TV.
• 🎧 Sound is transmitted automatically.

⚠️ Note: When streaming a desktop through Chrome, the delay can reach 200-300 ms, which is unacceptable for games or interactive tasks. HDMI or Steam Link (see Section 5).

4. AirPlay for Xiaomi TVs (new models only)

Starting with Xiaomi TV Q2 2022 and Redmi Smart TV X 2023, the manufacturer added support for Apple AirPlay.This allows you to broadcast the screen from a MacBook, iPhone or iPad without additional adapters. Windows will require third-party software like 5KPlayer.

How to connect to macOS:

1. Make sure your TV and Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, open Settings → Apple AirPlay and activate the feature.
3. On Mac: Open Control Center → Screen Mirror. Select your Xiaomi TV from the list.

If necessary, enter PIN-TV-code.

Features of AirPlay on Xiaomi:

• 🍎 Supports 4K@60Hz. HDR10 (compatible).
• 🔊 Transmits sound without additional settings.
• ⏱️ 30-80ms delay is better than Miracast, but worse HDMI.

HDMI-cable|Miracast (wireless duplication)|Google Cast (Chromecast)|AirPlay|Another way.

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5. Streaming via Steam Link: for gamers

If you want to play Steam games on a big screen but without HDMI wire, the best option is Steam Link. This is an app from Valve that streams games from PC to TV over a local network. Supports resolutions up to 4K@60Hz and Xiaomi Game Controller gamepads.

How to set up:

1. Install Steam Link on your TV via Google Play (available on all Xiaomi TVs with Android TV).
2. On PC, start Steam and turn on Settings → Enable Steam Play.
3. Connect the gamepad to the TV via Bluetooth.
4. In the Steam Link app on TV, select your PC and connect.

Settings to reduce lags:

• 📶 Use a wired PC connection to the router (or Wi-Fi 6).
• 🎮 In Steam Link settings, select: Quality: Balanced (or Performance for Shooter) Enable hardware decoding.
• 🔧 On PC on Steam, turn off Turn on Steam Wallpaper (they load the network).

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Steam Link is the only wireless way to play AAA-Xiaomi projects TV without noticeable lags (with proper network settings).

6. Alternative methods: DLNA, Plex, and third-party applications

If standard methods are not suitable, alternative solutions can be used:

DLNA/UPnP:

• 📁 Suitable for broadcasting photos, videos and music from PC to TV.
• 🔧 On PC, enable Multimedia Streaming (Windows) or install Plex/Kodi.
• 📺 On TV, open the Media Player or Gallery app and select your PC.

Direct USB-C connection (new TV only):

• 🔌 Xiaomi models TV A Pro 2023 and later supports DisplayPort Alt Mode USB-C.
• 💻 I need a cable. USB-C → USB-C Video-enabled (not all cables are suitable!).
• ⚡ The delay is comparable to HDMI, But the cable must be certified.

Party of annex:

• 🖥️ ApowerMirror – for duplicate screen with additional functions (recording, annotations).
• 🎮 Moonlight – Steam Link for games (works with the Steam Link) NVIDIA GPU).

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