Smart TVs are no longer just screens for viewing on-air channels. Today, they are powerful multimedia centers that allow you to display content directly from your smartphone. If you're looking for a way to stream photos from your phone to your Xiaomi TV, you're in luck - the ecosystem. MIUI Android TV It offers a lot of built-in tools for this. You don't have to buy expensive adapters or HDMI-cables, as wireless technology cope with the task is no worse.
Owners of Xiaomi and Redmi equipment often underestimate the capabilities of the built-in functionality, trying to download third-party applications where there are enough standard tools. The process of transferring images may require minimal configuration, but the result is worth it: Your smartphone screenshots will be displayed on a large diagonal in high resolution. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from standard "mirroring" to the use of advanced technologies. DLNA-server.
First, make sure that your smartphone and TV are in the same coverage area, which is critical to the stability of most data protocols. If the router works correctly and the devices see each other, the process will take seconds. Let's look at what technologies are available to you right now and how to use them without unnecessary complications.
Preparation of devices and Wi-Fi networks
Before you start broadcasting, you need to create the right technical environment. The foundation of any wireless connection is the local area network. Make sure your smartphone is connected to the same router as the Xiaomi TV. A common mistake users make is that one device runs through 2.4 GHz and the other through 5 GHz, and the router is not configured to combine these networks into one subnet (although in most modern routers this happens automatically).
It's also worth checking if detection is enabled on the TV itself. Android TV or PatchWall menus sometimes have a default visibility limit for new devices. Go to network settings and make sure your TV's name is visible on the list of available devices from other gadgets. This is a basic step that is often overlooked.
If you have a complex system with multiple access points in your home, or MESH-If you don't, make sure both of them are tied to the same spot, otherwise the TV might not be able to see the phone, even if both are connected to the Internet, and signal stability also plays a role in high-resolution photo transmission (RAW or 4K) It is better to be in the same room with the router.
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It's worth mentioning that some techniques will require Bluetooth activation on a smartphone, as device detection protocols often use it for an initial handshake.Don't ignore pairing requests if they appear on a TV screen. input PIN-Code is a standard security procedure that prevents unauthorized access to your screen.
Use of the built-in Translation (Miracast) function
The easiest and most common way to stream photos from your phone to your Xiaomi TV is Miracast technology, which is built into most Android smartphones and doesn’t require any additional software. On Xiaomi TVs, this feature is often called Wireless Monitor or Screen Mirroring. The principle of operation is simple: the phone creates a video stream that is encoded and transmitted to TV, completely duplicating the image.
To start the method, open the notification curtain on your smartphone and look for the icon Translation, Smart View (on Samsung) or Project. The system will start searching for available devices. Once you see your Xiaomi TV name, click on it. On the TV screen, you may see a request for confirmation of connection - it must be coordinated by the remote control.
⚠️ Note: When using the mirror display method, the phone screen will burn constantly, which greatly speeds up the battery discharge. If you plan a long presentation of photos, it is better to connect the smartphone to the charger.
Once you've successfully connected, open the gallery on your phone and select the photo you want to see on the big screen, and the advantage is that it works even without the Internet, but it's important to have a local Wi-Fi network between devices, but remember that when you rotate the phone horizontally, the image on the TV will also flip, which is not always convenient for viewing vertical shots.
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To save battery power during the broadcast, turn on the phone mode “Do not turn off the screen” in the developer settings, but reduce the brightness of the smartphone display to a minimum.
The quality of the image being transmitted depends on the power of your router. If you notice delays or artifacts, try to approach the router. Miracast protocol is sensitive to interference, so apartment buildings with loaded ether can experience short-term connection breaks.
Broadcasting through the Google Home app
If the standard stream is unstable or you're using a pure Android TV, the best solution is the official Google Home app, which is the central control panel for the entire Google Cast ecosystem. It's pre-installed on many smartphones, but if it's not, you need to download it from the Play Market, which is considered one of the most stable methods for Xiaomi's hardware.
Launch the app and wait for it to find your TV. The device must be authorized under the same Google account as the smartphone, although it is often enough just to be on the same network. Click on the TV icon in the list of devices, and then select the "Cast screen" button.
Unlike Miracast, it uses Chromecast built-in technology. It provides smoother transfers and better power optimization. You can open a gallery, select an album and just flip through photos while they change on your TV. The Google Photos app also has a built-in broadcast button that activates this mode automatically.
Importantly, Google Home allows you to stream not only the entire screen, but also specific tabs from the Chrome browser or apps that support Cast. This gives you flexibility: you can continue to chat in the messenger while the TV is running a slideshow of your photos. The separation of data streams here is much more competent.
Transmission via DLNA and built-in media player
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a classic way to share media on a local network, where unlike mirroring, the phone acts as a server, and the Xiaomi TV simply plays the file, which means that the image quality is not compressed into a video stream, but the original resolution of the file is transmitted.
Xiaomi TVs often pre-installed the Media Player or Mi Video app. Launch it and go to Devices or Network. If the phone has a file transfer feature enabled (this could be the built-in Wi-Fi Transfer feature in the MIUI gallery or a third-party file manager), the TV will see the storage of the smartphone.
The alternative is to run a media server on your phone. Many file managers, such as MI File Manager or Solid Explorer, have the function "Access from PC / TV". After activation of the server on the phone screen will appear IP-On the TV, you need to select Add Device and enter that address, or find the phone in the network resource list.
| Method | Quality. | Delay. | Battery consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miracast | Compressed (video streaming) | Minimum | High-pitched |
| Google Cast | Optimized | Low. | Medium. |
| DLNA | Original (no loss) | Absent. | Low. |
| HDMI cable | Perfect. | Absent. | Charging is coming. |
The advantage of DLNA is that you can control playback from the TV remote, and you can put your phone in your pocket or use it for other tasks, and the screen goes out, but the data is still going on, and it's perfect for creating an atmospheric slideshow at a party or a family dinner.
What if DLNA can’t see the files?
Use of third-party applications (AirScreen, AirPin)
The regular tools work well, but they aren’t always perfectly compatible with all smartphone models, especially if you’re an iPhone owner and you’re trying to connect to Xiaomi TV (AirPlay protocol), which is where third-party repetitive apps that are installed directly on the TV come in.
The most popular solution is AirScreen or AirPin(PRO), which can be found in the Google Play app store on the TV itself. Once installed and launched, these programs emulate the AirPlay, Google Cast and Miracast receiver simultaneously, making the Xiaomi TV visible to Apple and Android devices without additional settings.
The process is simple: you install an app on your TV, you run it, it generates code, or it just becomes visible on the network. On your phone, you select Screen Replay and you find an AirScreen device. For photo transfer, it is often more stable than built-in counterparts, because the software is optimized for the task of receiving streams.
⚠️ Attention: Third-party apps on Android TV If the TV starts to slow down while watching a photo, close other running background applications through the TV settings menu.
Some versions of these programs have paid functions, such as advertising support or increased resolution. For basic broadcast photos usually enough free version. The main advantage is versatility: once you set up such an application, you can connect gadgets of any guests, regardless of the brand of their phone.
Wired connection via HDMI and adapters
When wireless technology fails or requires the transfer of photos in maximum quality without any compression, there is nothing more reliable than cable. For modern Xiaomi smartphones with a USB Type-C port, you will need a Type-C to HDMI adapter. It is important that your smartphone supports video output technology (MHL or SlimPort), otherwise the picture will not appear.
Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-Connect the adapter to the TV, switch the signal source to the TV mode. HDMI 1 (or another port) The image from the phone will instantly appear on the screen, this method completely eliminates the dependence on Wi-Fi speed and interference in the air.
Also, when wired, the phone often gets power from the TV (if the TV port is powerful) or at least doesn’t discharge as quickly as when wirelessly broadcasting, a great option for static display of an important photo or diagram as a background.
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A wired connection is the only way to guarantee 100% stability and no delays, which is critical for showing detailed images in high resolution.
Note that not all budget smartphone models support USB image output. Check the specifications of your device on the manufacturer's website. If there is no support, there are special adapters with own power that can circumvent this limitation, but their setup is more difficult.
Problem Solving and FAQ
Even if you follow all the instructions, there can be technical difficulties, most often the problem lies in the router settings that block direct connection between devices (AP Isolation), and antiviruses on a smartphone can perceive an attempt to broadcast as suspicious activity, rebooting the router helps in 80% of cases.
If Xiaomi TV sees the phone but writes Connection Error, try forgetting the Wi-Fi network on your phone and connecting again. Sometimes resetting the network settings on the TV itself through the Settings menu → Network → Reset. Remember to update the TV firmware, as security patches often fix protocol errors.