Xiaomi’s current smart TVs, powered by Android TV or proprietary PatchWall, offer ample multimedia options. However, the screen of a smartphone, even the most advanced flagship, often doesn’t seem large enough to view detailed photos, a family video archive or mobile gaming. Screen Mirroring allows you to instantly stream an image, completely duplicating the interface of the gadget to a large panel.
Synchronization can be done in a variety of ways, from standard Miracast and DLNA protocols to specialized applications from the manufacturer. Users can access both wireless solutions that require a stable Wi-Fi network and wired options via HDMI. The choice of the specific method depends on your device model, the version of the operating system and the desired quality of video streaming.
In this guide, we will take a detailed look at all the current ways to connect, eliminate typical synchronization errors and adjust maximum performance, learn how to configure a wireless display without delay and what hidden features are available in the TV menu to improve picture quality.
Preparation of equipment and network for stable broadcasting
The fundamental condition for successful wireless data transfer is the correct organization of the local network: both the smartphone and the Xiaomi Mi TV must be connected to the same router, and it is important that they are on the same subnet, which is especially important for complex home networks with multiple access points.
The optimal choice is to use the 5GHz band, which provides higher bandwidth and lower signal latency compared to the 2.4GHz standard.This is critical for streaming video in high resolution 4K Ultra HD or for games where every millisecond lag is noticeable.
Make sure your TV software is up to date. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update. Older versions of firmware may contain bugs that prevent Cast or MiraVision from working properly.
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⚠️ Note: If your router distributes two networks with the same name (Dual-band) SSID), devices can automatically switch between 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies, which will lead to a connection break. For stable operation, it is better to temporarily separate networks or force both gadgets to connect to a 5 GHz network.
Use of the built-in Wireless Display (Miracast) function
The most versatile method is to use Miracast technology, which is built directly into the Android core. On Xiaomi TVs, this feature is often called “Wireless Display” or “Wireless Display,” which allows you to stream an image without installing additional software.
To activate on a Xiaomi TV, it is usually enough to click the Menu button on the remote and select the “Wireless Display” option or find the corresponding application in the list of programs. On a smartphone, this option can be called differently depending on the MIUI shell or HyperOS.
Hidden Miracast Settings on Xiaomi
Activation on the phone is done through the Quick Settings Panel. Swipe from top to bottom to open the curtain, and find the icon "Translation", "Projection" or "Cast." After scanning the available devices, select your Xiaomi TV from the list.
- 📱 On smartphones. Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco: Open the Control Panel and press Translation».
- 📺 On Samsung: The feature is called “Smart View” in the notification curtain.
- 🔌 Nana Huawei/Honor: Use the "Wireless projection" item in the battery or screen menu.
- ⚙️ On pure Android: look for the “Translate” item in the screen menu settings.
Once connected, the image from the phone will appear on the TV screen, and if you use the phone horizontally, the image will automatically stretch across the entire screen, providing a full immersion.
Streaming through Google Home and Chromecast built-in
Most modern Xiaomi TVs have built-in Chromecast support, which allows you to stream content from apps that support this feature with minimal latency and high quality, unlike Miracast, it does not transmit a picture of the screen, but a video stream directly from the server.
To manage the broadcast, you'll need the official Google Home app, which acts as a remote control and allows you to find devices even if they don't appear in the standard Wi-Fi display list. Download the app from Google Play Market and log in to your account.
In the Google Home app, find your TV in the device list. Click on the TV icon and then select the "Cast my screen" button, and the system will warn you that the sound and image from your phone will be played on the TV.
The advantage of this method is the ability to control playback from the phone (pause, rewind) without interrupting the flow. In addition, the phone can be used for other tasks while the video is on the TV, since the load on the smartphone processor is minimal.
Streaming videos via YouTube and other streaming services
The most popular use case is watching YouTube videos, so you don't have to duplicate the entire screen of your smartphone, but just click on the familiar stream icon (a rectangle with waves) in the YouTube app itself.
Make sure your Google accounts on your phone and TV are synced, although this is not always a requirement. When you click on the broadcast button, select your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices. The video will run directly through the TV's Internet channel, saving your smartphone battery.
The same principle is used in services Netflix, IVI, Kinopoisk and others, and the image quality in this case will be maximum, since the TV decodes the video stream itself, using its hardware power.
| Parameter | Miracast (Screen) | Chromecast (YouTube) | DLNA (Local File) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delay (Latency) | Medium/High | Minimum | Absent. |
| Phone loading | High (screen on fire) | Low (remote) | Low. |
| Video quality | Depends on Wi-Fi. | Maximum. | Original file |
| Working in the background | No. | Yes. | Yes. |
⚠️ Attention: Some content-protected applications (e.g. banking or streaming with the DRM-protection) can block the transmission of images through Miracast, showing a black screen with sound.
Wired connection via HDMI and USB-C
If the wireless connection is unstable or requires maximum resolution transmission without compression, use a cable connection. You will need a USB-C to HDMI adapter to do this. Not all smartphones support video output through the charging port.
Check your phone’s specifications: support for the MHL or DisplayPort Alt Mode standard is required. Xiaomi’s flagship models typically support this feature, whereas budget devices can be limited to only data transfer and charging.
Connect the adapter to your smartphone, then connect it with an HDMI cable to your TV. Switch the signal source on your TV (Input button or the square icon with the arrow on the remote) to the appropriate HDMI port 1/2/3.
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Use HDMI 2.0 or 2.1 cables to support 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Older HDMI 1.4 cables can limit frame rates to 30 Hz.
Once connected, the phone will automatically detect the external display. In the screen settings (“Advanced Settings” → “Tv Connection”), you can choose to work: mirror display or desktop extension if the shell supports Desktop mode.
Streaming from iPhone (iOS) to Xiaomi TV
Users of the Apple ecosystem may face difficulties as the native AirPlay feature is not built into Android TVs by default.However, many new Xiaomi models have built-in AirPlay 2 support.
Check for the feature in your TV settings: Settings → AirPlay. If you have an option, turn it on. Then on your iPhone, open Control Point (swipe top-down or bottom-up) and click Screen Replay.
If you don't have built-in support, you need to install the AirPlay emulator app on the TV itself. Go to the Google Play Store on your TV and download an app like AirScreen or Receiver for AirPlay.
- 🍏 Install the app on TV and launch it.
- 📡 Make sure that the iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network.
- 📱 On iPhone, select Screen Replay and find the device.
- ✅ Confirm the connection if you need a code.
Once set up, you can stream photos, gallery videos, and even a game screen with minimal latency, and it's worth noting that performance depends on the power of the TV's processor.
Problem Solving and Frequently Asked Questions
Despite the ease of setting up, users may face problems: the TV can’t see the phone, the image twitches or there is no sound, most often the problem lies in the router’s power saving settings or antiviruses.
Try rebooting your router by shutting it off completely for 10 seconds, and check if the antivirus firewall on your phone is blocking local connections, and in rare cases, resetting your network settings on your smartphone helps.
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90% of connection problems are solved by restarting the router and checking that both devices are in the same frequency range (2.4 or 5 GHz).