You want to display the image from the Xiaomi smartphone on the big screen of the TV, but Wi-Fi is unstable, and the camera is not very reliable. HDMI-You don't have an adapter on hand? USB-cable can be the perfect solution — it provides minimal delays, does not require additional devices and works even on older TV models. However, not everyone knows that this requires not just connecting devices with a wire, but correctly configuring the data protocol.
In this article, we will break down all the current ways Xiaomi screens are broadcasted to a USB TV (including hidden MIUI features), explain why the connection sometimes doesn’t work, and give a checklist to diagnose problems. Instructions are checked on Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Samsung, LG, Xiaomi TVs 2020-2026. If your model is older, there is a section with alternative solutions at the end of the article.
1. Which one. USB-The cable is needed to broadcast the screen Xiaomi on TV?
The first mistake users make is using a conventional charging cable, requiring a USB 3.0/3.1 wire and OTG (On-The-Go) to transmit video over USB.
- 🔌 Type of connector: USB-C → USB-A (for most TVs; or USB-C → USB-C (modern-model).
- 📶 Transmission speed: minimum 5 Gbps (USB Xiaomi's cables often don't fit!
- 🔄 Support OTG: Check if the cable works with flash drives or mouse on your smartphone.
- 🛡️ Certification: Avoid cheap no-name cables – they may not support video transmission.
How do you check the cable before you buy it? Connect it to your smartphone and type the command in the engineering menu:
adb shell dumpsys media.usbIf there's a line in the answer "usb_function": "accessory” or "usb_function": "mtp,ptp – cable is not suitable for broadcasting the screen.
⚠️ Attention: On Sony Bravia TVs 2019-2022 USB-The port can be blocked for incoming video. Check the settings in the External Devices menu → Settings USB.
2. Method 1: USB-debugging + Mi Screen Mirroring (for advanced ones)
This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12+ and requires the inclusion of developer mode.It allows you to broadcast the screen with minimal latency (ideal for games or videos).
Steps:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version.
USB-debugging
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Activate the debugging switch over USB.
- Connect your smartphone to a TV cable and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
- Install Mi Screen Mirroring on TV (available on Google Play for Android TV or via APK).
- Launch the app on TV and follow the instructions on the screen.
| Xiaomi model | Support for USB Display | Required adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 13/13 Pro | Yes (MIUI 14+) | USB-C → HDMI 4K |
| Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | Yes (after ADB activation) | USB-C → DisplayPort |
| POCO F4/F5 | Yes (limit 1080p) | USB-C → USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Xiaomi 11 Lite | No (no support) | — |
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If the image does not appear after the connection, try manually turning on the "Developers" mode → "Simulate an external display" and setting a resolution of 1920×1080.
Method 3: Applications for USB-broadcasts (without root)
If previous methods didn’t work, you can use third-party apps that emulate the USB broadcast.
- 📱 Scrcpy: free, open source software, broadcasts the screen to the PC, and then you can display the image from the PC to TV.
- 🖥️ Vysor: simple interface, but 10 minutes limit for free version. Supports control with TV.
- 🎮 ApowerMirror: Optimized for gaming, but requires a subscription to unlock all features.