How to transfer the screen to Xiaomi TV over Wi-Fi: the full guide 2026

Wirelessly streaming a smartphone screen to a large TV screen has become an integral part of the modern multimedia experience. Owners of Xiaomi devices have a unique advantage: due to deep integration with the MIUI ecosystem and support for advanced protocols, Wi-Fi broadcasting is more stable than many competitors. However, not everyone knows that there are at least 5 different ways to organize such a transmission, from standard Miracast to little-known features like MIUI+ for Android TVs.

In this article, we will not only explore basic methods like Screen Mirroring, but also reveal the hidden capabilities of MIUI 14/15, which allows you to broadcast the screen with minimal latency even to outdated TV models. You will learn how to avoid typical errors (for example, the lack of sound when broadcasting), which settings optimize picture quality, and why some methods work only on certain Xiaomi models (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro + or Xiaomi 13 Ultra).

1. Device Preparation: What to Check Before Broadcasting

Before you start setting up, make sure your devices meet the minimum requirements. For Xiaomi, this is:

• 📱 Smartphone on MIUI 12 or later (for stable Miracast and Google Cast) on older versions, image artifacts are possible.
• 📺 Miracast-enabled TV (most models after 2018), DLNA or Google Cast for Android TV).
• 🔄 Provide one Wi-Fi network for both devices. Using different networks (for example, a 5 GHz smartphone and a 2.4 GHz TV) can cause delays of up to 2 seconds.
• 🔋 The charge of the smartphone is not lower 30%. The screen will increase the power consumption of 20-40%, especially at high resolution.

It's critical to update the firmware on both devices. MIUI 14 fixed the error with the connection break when broadcasting video in 4K, And in Android firmware. TV Over 2022, support added HEVC (codec that reduces network load. MIUI You can set up → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

⚠️ Note: If your TV doesn’t support Miracast, but there’s a port HDMI, You can use a Wi-Fi adapter (for example, Xiaomi Mi). TV However, in this case the delay will increase to 100-150 MS - critical for games.

Method 2: Standard Screen Mirroring (Miracast)

This is the most versatile method, working on most Xiaomi devices and Miracast TVs, and the main advantage is the minimal latency (from 30 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching videos.

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
2. Turn on device search. Your TV should appear in the list (for example, as Samsung TV (Miracast) or LG TV (Screen Share)).
3. Confirm the connection on both devices. Some TVs will need to enter PIN-code.

If the TV is not available:

• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes Miracast conflicts with settings WPA3.
• 📡 Check that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not through guest access!).
• 🔧 On the TV, turn on Screen Mirroring (on Samsung it’s Smart View, on the TV). LG — Screen Share).

⚠️ Note: On smartphones Xiaomi with MIUI 13 And older, on the screen transfer menu, there's a hidden option called Performance Mode, and turning it on reduces latency. 20-30%, but increases processor heat.

TV is on and on standby Miracast|

Smartphone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) |

Power saving mode is disabled on the smartphone |

The TV is off. VPN Proxy or Proxy (can block the connection)-->

3. Method 2: Google Cast (Chromecast) for Android TV

If your TV is running on Android TV (such as Xiaomi Mi TV, Sony Bravia or Nvidia Shield), the best option is to use Google Cast. This protocol supports streaming individual applications (such as YouTube or Netflix) without duplication of the entire screen, which saves battery life.

Instructions:

1. Make sure that the Google Home app is installed on the TV (usually preinstalled).
2. On your smartphone, open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube).
3. Slip on the broadcast icon (📺) and select your TV from the list.

The advantages of Google Cast:

• 🎵 High-resolution sound support (up to) 24 bit/96 keto).
• 📶 It works even with a weak Wi-Fi signal (adaptive bitrate).
• 🔒 Traffic encryption, which is important for broadcasting confidential content.

Limitations:

• ❌ Not all apps support Cast (such as TikTok or local video players).
• ❌ The delay can reach 200-300 sms.

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If the app doesn’t support Google Cast, use a workaround: open the video in your Chrome browser, click Share → Translate and select your TV.

4. Method 3: MIUI+ for Xiaomi TVs

MIUI+ is Xiaomi’s exclusive technology, which allows you to not only broadcast the screen, but also control the TV from your smartphone, synchronize the clipboard and even run applications remotely. The feature is only available on Xiaomi Mi TVs (S Pro, Q2, A Pro series) and smartphones with MIUI 12.5+.

How to connect:

1. On your smartphone, go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → MIUI+.
2. Turn on the function and follow the instructions for pairing with the TV.
3. After connecting, swipe down on your smartphone screen and tap on the MIUI+ icon for a quick broadcast.

Unique features of MIUI+:

• 🖱️ Mouse and keyboard: You can control your TV like a computer.
• 📋 Shared clipboard: copied text on a smartphone is immediately available on TV.
• 🎮 Game mode: delay is reduced to 20 MS (only on Xiaomi) 13/14 series).

⚠️ Note: At the first connection MIUI+ It's going to require permission to access notifications, and without that, it's not going to work like Smart Reply).

5. Method 4: DLNA for transferring media files

If you don't want to stream the whole screen, but just watch photos, videos or music, DLNA is the best solution, which is supported by almost all modern TVs and does not require special settings on your smartphone.

How to use:

1. On your smartphone, open a gallery or music.
2. Select a file and tap Share → Broadcast (or DLNA).
3. In the list of devices, select your TV.

Advantages of DLNA:

• 📁 Support for playlists and folders (you can stream the entire gallery at once).
• 🔋 Minimum power consumption (no constant screen transfer).
• 🎧 The ability to output sound to the TV, and video to the smartphone (useful for podcasts).

Limitations:

• ❌ No live screen broadcast (media files only).
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (for example, the video formats are not supported, MKV s DTS sound may not be reproduced).

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DLNA is ideal for watching family photos or listening to music, but is useless for games or streaming from the screen.

6. Method 5: Third-party applications

If standard methods don't work (e.g., on older TVs), you can use third-party apps.

How to set up ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your smartphone and TV (if it’s Android TV).
2. On your smartphone, choose Wi-Fi as your connection method.
3. Scanner. QR-The code on the TV synchronizes the devices.

⚠️ Note: Applications like TeamViewer transmit data through external servers, and do not use them to broadcast sensitive information (passwords, bank data).

7. Solving typical problems

Even with the right setup, you can get errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔴 No sound when broadcasting: Check if your smartphone is not on Do Not Disturb mode. Some TVs have to manually select the source of the sound (HDMI ARC or).
• 🔴 Image lags: Switch router to 5GHz channel (if supported). MIUI Turn off the adaptive brightness – it creates additional load.
• 🔴 TV not available: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) First, you need to enable Wi-Fi Direct in the Additional Wi-Fi settings.
• 🔴 Black screen when broadcasting: This is typical for screen recording-protected applications (e.g. Netflix or banking apps). Use Google Cast instead of Miracast.

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the network settings on your smartphone:

Settings → System → Resetting → Reset settings Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth

FAQ: Frequent questions