How to transfer an image from your phone to Xiaomi TV: all the ways 2026

Broadcasting a smartphone screen to a large screen Xiaomi TV opens up new possibilities, from viewing high-resolution photos to streaming games or presentations without connecting a laptop. However, many users face problems - the TV does not find the device, lags occur or the image is transmitted with artifacts. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of screen duplication (including hidden MIUI functions), compare them in speed, quality and compatibility, and provide solutions for typical errors.

It’s important to understand that the methods differ not only in connection type (wireless/wireless), but also in protocols supported. For example, Miracast works on Android devices, but may not be supported by older Xiaomi TV models (until 2019). iPhone owners will have to use AirPlay or third-party apps. We tested each method on Mi TV Q2 2023, Redmi Smart TV X 2022 and Mi TV P1 2021 — the results are summarized in a comparative table below.

1. Wireless streaming on Miracast (for Android)

Miracast is a wireless screen transfer standard built into most of Xiaomi’s modern Android smartphones and TVs, and uses Wi-Fi Direct technology to provide minimal latency (around 30 to 50 ms) and support resolution up to 4K@30fps.

• 📱 Phone Requirements: Android 5.0+ with Miracast support (check in the settings "Wireless display"). Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco feature is available from the box.
• 📺 Requirements for TV: Xiaomi TV Android TV 9.0+ (Models from 2019) Old TVs (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 2018 may not support Miracast.
• ⚡ Restrictions: No sound in some apps (Netflix, Disney)+), Possible lags with a weak signal.

To connect:

1. On TV: open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. On your phone: go to Settings → Connections → Wireless display (on MIUI the path may be different: Settings → Screen → Screen broadcast).
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices.

Telephone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not necessary, but recommended)

The TV is now on Wireless Display (not Screen Mirroring!)

VPN and power saving modes on the phone are disabled

Distance between devices not more than 5 meters-->

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not on the list, update the firmware TV The latest version, on some Xiaomi models. TV (Like Mi. TV 4S 2020) Miracast only works after resetting network settings: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings.

2. Stream from iPhone to Xiaomi TV (AirPlay)

Owners of iPhone or iPad to duplicate the screen on Xiaomi TV will need the AirPlay protocol. Unfortunately, Xiaomi TVs do not support it out of the box, but there are two ways around:

1. Through Apple. TV: Connect Apple. TV 4K ce HDMI-port your TV and use the standard Screen Mirroring feature in iOS.
2. Through Bridges Applications: Set to TV appendix: 🎯 AirScreen (paid but with trial period) 🎯 ApowerMirror (free but with watermarks)

Instructions for AirScreen:

1. Install AirScreen from Google Play on your Xiaomi TV.
2. Launch the app and select AirPlay mode.
3. On iPhone, swipe up to open Control Point → press Screen Duplicate → select your TV.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone, and HDMI-cable.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-signal-input.
3. The phone may need to enable HDMI mode in the screen settings (on Xiaomi path: Settings → Display → HDMI mode).

⚠️ Note: On some models Xiaomi/Redmi (For example, Redmi Note 10 Pro) when connected through HDMI The sound can only be transmitted through the phone. To redirect it to the TV, in the notification panel, select Send the sound to the TV. HDMI.

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If the image on the TV is cropped at the edges, on the phone, turn on the "No-Scaling" mode in the HDMI settings. On MIUI 14, this is done in Settings → Display → Additional → HDMI Scale

4. Streaming via Google Cast (for streaming)

Google Cast technology (built into YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos) allows you to "send" content from your phone to your TV without completely duplicating the screen.

• ✅ No delay when playing video.
• ✅ Supports 4K HDR compatible.
• ✅ It works even if the phone is locked.

How to use:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Press the Cast icon (📡) And choose your Xiaomi TV.

List of apps that support Google Cast:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+
• 🎵 Spotify, Google Play Music
• 📷 Google Photo, VLC

5. Translation applications (alternative solutions)

If the standard methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we tested 5 popular solutions, the best of which are:

To install applications on Xiaomi TV:

1. Open Google Play on your TV.
2. Find the right application and install it.
3. Follow the instructions in the app to connect the phone.

⚠️ Note: Apps like ApowerMirror can request permissions to access notifications and files. Don't install them from unverified sources - only use the official Google Play on your TV.

6. Solving broadcasting problems

If the image is not transmitted or artifacts appear, check:

• 🔌 Phone power: With a low charge (less than 20%), some devices block the broadcast.
• 📶 Wi-Fi signal: For Miracast and Google Cast, use 5 GHz (less interference).
• 🔄 Reboot: Restart your phone and TV if the connection is not installed.

Typical errors and decisions:

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If neither method works, check the TV firmware version. On Xiaomi TV with Android TV 8.0 and below, you may need to upgrade to Android TV 9.0+ to support Miracast and Google Cast.

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of the broadcast method depends on your tasks:

• 🎮 For games: Only HDMI (minimum delay).
• 🎥 For Movies: Google Cast (No Lags, 4K HDR).
• 📱 For presentations: Miracast (full screen duplication).
• 🍎 For iPhone: AirPlay via AirScreen or Apple TV.

If you need to control your phone from a remote, use apps like ApowerMirror, which supports both-way touching, and HDMI or Miracast 1080p@60fps will be suitable for maximum image quality (for example, for viewing photos).

FAQ: Frequent questions