How to stream a screen from your phone to your Xiaomi TV over Wi-Fi: The Complete Guide 2026

Broadcasting a smartphone screen to the big screen of Xiaomi TV is a convenient way to show photos, videos or even run mobile games at a diagonal of 55+ inches. But how to do this wirelessly using only Wi-Fi connection? In this article, we will analyze all the current ways, from built-in Miracast and Google Cast functions to third-party applications, and also solve typical problems such as image delay or lack of sound.

Important: the methods differ depending on the TV model (Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV, etc.) and the smartphone operating system (Android or iOS).We will look at the universal solutions that work on most Xiaomi devices from 2018-2026. If your TV is older, check Miracast support in the settings.

Before you start, make sure that:

• 📶 The phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or use Wi-Fi Direct for direct connection).
• 🔄 Screen Mirroring is enabled on the TV (in the Settings menu) → Connection and sharing).
• 📱 On the smartphone, data transfer over Wi-Fi is allowed (on Android: Settings) → Connections → Wi-Fi → Additionally).

1. Method: Miracast (Screen Mirroring) - a universal method for Android

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcast standard supported by all Xiaomi Android TVs. It works without internet, creating a direct connection between devices (Wi-Fi Direct), the main plus is minimal latency (up to 50 ms), which is critical for games or presentations.

To turn on Miracast:

1. On TV: Open Settings → Connect and Sharing → Screen Mirroring (or Wireless Display).
2. On an Android smartphone: 📱 Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco: Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen transmission. 🤖 Other Android: Settings → Screen. → Wireless display or Smart View (from Samsung).

Choose the name of your TV from the list of available devices.

If the TV is not on the list:

• ⚡ Reboot both devices.
• 🔄 Make sure your TV is enabled Device Detection (Screen Mirroring settings).
• 📶 Check if the data transfer is blocked by the power saving mode on the phone.

2. Method: Google Cast (Chromecast) – for streaming content

Google Cast (built into Xiaomi TV with Android TV 9.0+) allows you to stream not the entire screen, but only videos, photos or music from supported applications (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos, etc.) Latency is higher than Miracast, but picture quality is better due to stream optimization.

How to use:

1. Open an app that supports Google Cast (like YouTube).
2. Slip on the broadcast icon (📺) And choose your Xiaomi TV.
3. The content will start playing on the TV, and the phone can be used for control.

Important: Google Cast requires a Wi-Fi router connection - direct connection (Wi-Fi Direct) is not supported. If the broadcast icon is not active, check:

• 🌐 Telephone and TV connected to the same network.
• 🔄 Google Cast Receiver is enabled on the TV (Settings) → Annexes → Systemic → Google Cast Receiver → Turn on).
• 📱 The app on the phone is updated to the latest version.

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If the video slows down when streaming via Google Cast, try lowering the resolution in the app settings (e.g. YouTube: Settings → Quality → 720p).

3. Method: AirPlay for iPhone (iOS) – official support on new models

Owners of iPhones or iPads can stream the screen on Xiaomi TV via AirPlay – but only if the TV is released after 2022 (the Mi TV Q2 series 2023, Redmi Smart TV X Pro and later).

Instructions for supported TV:

1. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → AirPlay → turn on the option.
2. On iPhone: swipe down to open Control Point → tap Screen Duplicate → select your Xiaomi TV.

If AirPlay is not working:

• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes the problem is blocking multicast traffic.
• 📱 Update iOS to the latest version (AirPlay often breaks in beta versions).
• ⚡ Check if the TV mode is on Energy Saving – it can limit background processes.

4. Method: Applications for broadcasting (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in methods do not work, third-party software will help.

• 📱 ApowerMirror supports Miracast and local network broadcasting.
• 💻 TeamViewer QuickSupport - allows you not only to broadcast the screen, but also remotely control the TV.
• 🎮 Steam Link – Optimized for gaming (minimum latency).

How to set up ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (via Google Play on TV).
2. Run ApowerMirror on both devices and select Phone Screen Mirroring mode.
3. Connect to the TV through PIN-code QR-code.

Warning: Free versions of apps often limit broadcast resolution (like 720p) or add watermarks. 4K will require a premium subscription.

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The app side is useful if the built-in techniques don’t work, but they can increase latency and consume more TV resources.

5. Problem Solving: No sound, lags, connection cuts off

Even with the right setup, there can be failures, and let's look at the typical errors and how to fix them:

If the problem is not resolved:

• 🔄 Reset network settings on the TV: Settings → The Internet and the Internet → Additionally. → Resetting network settings.
• 📱 On Xiaomi phone, clear the cache of the Screen Mirroring app: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Screen Mirroring → Clear the cache.

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For stable broadcast of games over Wi-Fi, use a router with support for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - it reduces latency to 20-30 ms.

6. Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

The choice of method depends on your task:

• 🎮 For games: Miracast (minimum latency) or Steam Link.
• 🎥 For video: Google Cast (best quality) or DLNA (locally).
• 📱 For iPhone: AirPlay (on new TVs) or AirScreen (on old TVs).
• 🔧 If nothing works: Third-party applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer).

For clarity, a comparative table:

Bottom Line: Most tasks will be full of built-in Miracast (Android) or AirPlay (iOS). If you want maximum stability, use 5GHz Wi-Fi or wired USB-C → HDMI (for phones with DisplayPort Alt Mode support).

FAQ: Frequent questions