How to transfer the phone screen to the Xiaomi TV: all ways with settings

Broadcasting the screen of the smartphone on the big screen Xiaomi Mi TV opens up new possibilities, from watching movies in high resolution to showing presentations or streaming games. However, not all users know that modern Xiaomi TVs support several wireless transmission protocols at once, from standard Miracast to branded solutions like Mi Share. And if you do not have Wi-Fi at hand, you can always use a wired connection via HDMI or adapters.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to duplicate the screen on Xiaomi Mi TV (including Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Mi TV P1 and others), compare them in speed, picture quality and ease of setting. We will focus on typical problems such as why the phone does not find the TV on the network or why there are delays when broadcasting games.

1. Wireless broadcast over Miracast (built-in protocol)

Miracast is a universal wireless screen transmission standard supported by most modern Xiaomi TVs (starting with Mi TV 3) and works without the internet, directly connecting phone and TV over Wi-Fi Direct. The main advantage is minimal latency (up to 50 ms), which is critical for games or video.

To activate the broadcast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connections → Screen broadcast (on Android 10)+) or settings → Screen. → Wireless display (on MIUI).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (Miracast) and enable the option.
• 🔍 In the list of available devices on your phone, select your Xiaomi Mi. TV (The name of the model will be displayed automatically).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV Stick) Miracast may not work when you are actively connected to the Internet via Ethernet.

If the phone doesn't find the TV,

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure your TV is enabled with Wi-Fi Direct (sometimes hidden in the Network Settings menu).
• 🛠️ Update your TV firmware to the latest version (relevant to Mi) TV 4A older).

2. Stream from iPhone to Xiaomi TV (AirPlay)

iPhone or iPad owners can use AirPlay, but there's a caveat: Xiaomi TVs don't support it out of the box, but there's a solution, you need to install a third-party app, like AirScreen or ApowerMirror, that emulates the AirPlay receiver.

Step-by-step instructions for AirScreen:

1. Download AirScreen from Google Play to your TV (if the model is on Android TV) or via the App Store to your Apple TV (if connected to Xiaomi TV).
2. Launch the app and select AirPlay mode.
3. On iPhone, swipe down from the top right corner (on iOS 12+) and click Screen Duplication.
4. Your TV will appear in the list of devices – select it.

Important: AirPlay requires a router with 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) or later to run smoothly through apps. Older routers may have lags and connection breaks.

Install AirScreen on Xiaomi TV|Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network|Update iOS to the latest version|Shut down. VPN iPhone (can block AirPlay)|Check the battery (broadcast consumes up to 30% of the charge per hour)-->

3. Wired connection via HDMI (minimum delays)

If you want maximum quality images without delay (for example, to watch movies in 4K HDR or games), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 📱 For Android: Adapter USB-C/HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI universal).
• 🍎 For iPhone: the official Lightning Digital adapter AV (5,000₽) or certified.
• 📺 Cable HDMI 2.0 or newer (for support) 4K@60Hz).

How to connect:

1. Insert the adapter into the phone connector and connect the other end to the phone. HDMI-port-on.
2. On the Xiaomi remote, select the appropriate signal source (e.g. HDMI 1).
3. The phone may need to be on mode. HDMI-output in screen settings (on MIUI Path: Settings → Screen. → Regime. HDMI).

⚠️ Note: When connecting your iPhone via an adapter Lightning/HDMI Some apps (such as Netflix or Disney)+) They can block the image output due to protection HDCP. In this case, broadcast the screen through AirPlay.

4. proprietary Mi Share protocol (only for Xiaomi devices)

Mi Share is a Xiaomi product optimized for the brand ecosystem, which is faster than Bluetooth and more stable than Miracast in the context of weak Wi-Fi signal, but there is a limitation: broadcasting is only possible between Xiaomi devices (phone + TV).

How to turn on:

• 📱 On the phone: Settings → Connections → Mi Share (or Quick Settings) → Mi Share).
• 📺 On TV: Settings → Connection and sharing → Mi Share.
• 🔄 Click Device Search on both devices and confirm pairing.

Advantages of Mi Share:

• 🔋 Low energy consumption (compared to Miracast).
• 📶 It works even with a weak Wi-Fi signal (using a combination of Wi-Fi). + Bluetooth).
• 🎮 Supports Xiaomi gamepads (you can play on TV with your phone as with a console).

5. Broadcasting through applications (Smart View, ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in protocols don’t work (e.g., on older Xiaomi Mi TV 3S models), you can use third-party apps, which are suitable for Android, iOS, and even Windows/Mac (for PC broadcasting).

Top.-3 apps TV:

• 🌐 Smart View (from Samsung, but works with Xiaomi) – simple interface, support 1080p.
• 🖥️ ApowerMirror – allows you to control your phone from the TV remote, record the screen.
• 🎮 TeamViewer QuickSupport - for remote assistance (screen transfer) + voice-chat).

How to set up ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (if the model is on Android TV).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On your phone, select Connect to TV and scan. QR-TV-screen.
4. Allow access to the screen in the pop-up window.

⚠️ Note: Apps like ApowerMirror can collect data about your device (model, OS version, IP-Before using, check the permissions in the Settings → Annexes.

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If the app is slowing down, try to reduce the bitrate in the settings. For example, in ApowerMirror, select Settings → Quality → Medium (720p) This will reduce the load on the phone's processor.

6 Problem Solving: No sound, lag, phone can't find TV

Even with the right setup, you can have typical errors, and we'll look at the most common ones and how to fix them:

Problem 1: No sound when broadcasting

• 🔊 Check if the sound on your phone or TV is off.
• 🎵 In the broadcast settings (on the phone), select Transmit sound.
• 🔧 Xiaomi. TV Go to Settings. → Sound. → The output device and select HDMI/ARC (wired).

Problem 2: Lags and delays in games or videos

• 📶 Reconnect to 5 GHz (if the router is dual-band).
• 🔌 Disconnect other devices from Wi-Fi (they may interfere with your Wi-Fi).
• 🖥️ On the TV, turn on the Game mode (Settings) → Picture → Image mode).

Problem 3: The phone doesn’t find Xiaomi TV in the list of devices

• 🔄 Restart the router and both devices.
• 📋 Make sure your TV is on Wi-Fi Direct or Miracast.
• 🛡️ Turn it off. VPN Firewall on your phone (they can block detection).

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If neither method works, check if the phone manufacturer is blocking the broadcast, for example, on some Samsung or Huawei models you need to manually allow screen duplication in the developer settings.

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose for your tasks

The choice of the broadcast method depends on your goal:

• 🎬 Movies in 4K: use HDMI (wire or Miracast (if TV supports) HEVC).
• 🎮 Games: optimal HDMI (Minimum lags) or Miracast (if the wire interferes with the).
• 📱 Presentation demonstration: Mi Share or ApowerMirror (can be controlled from TV).
• 🍎 Streaming from iPhone: AirPlay only (via AirScreen) or wired adapter.

For owners of Xiaomi Mi TV Q2 or Mi TV A2 (2023-2026), the best choice is Miracast or Mi Share, as these models are optimized for wireless protocols. On older TVs (for example, Mi TV 3) wired connection is more stable.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming on Xiaomi TV