How to stream a screen from Xiaomi phone to Android TV: all ways 2026

Why Xiaomi’s Android TV streaming might not work

You try to show vacation photos on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV, or stream a movie with Xiaomi on Android. TV, But you're experiencing connection errors? It's not always a technical incompatibility problem -- most people miss key settings in the system. MIUI Or settings on a TV, like on a Xiaomi smartphone with a MIUI 14+ Miracast protocol is disabled by default due to battery saving, and on many Androids TV-consoles (including Xiaomi Mi Box) wireless projection feature hidden in the developer menu.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 working ways to stream, from the standard Google Cast to the little-known workarounds for older TV models, how to enable hidden options in MIUI, which cables to use for wired connection without delay, and why some applications (such as Netflix or YouTube) block broadcasting through third-party protocols.

1. Wireless streaming via Google Cast (Chromecast)

The most versatile method that works on 90% of Xiaomi devices (from Redmi Note 8 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra) and any TVs with Android TV 9.0+. It does not require additional hardware – it is enough that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

• 📱 On the phone: Google Play Services must be enabled (check Settings) → Annexes → Application management. On some firmware MIUI It shuts down after resetting.
• 📺 On TV: you need to activate the "Cast" option in the screen settings. On Xiaomi Mi TV Path: Settings → Connections → Screen broadcasting.
• 🔄 Compatibility: Not all apps support Cast, such as TikTok and VK Videos are blocked due to restrictions DRM.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the app you want to stream on your phone (like YouTube or Google Photos).
2. Slip on the Cast icon (usually in the top right corner) and select your TV from the list.
3. If there is no icon, check if the Developer Mode on the TV is turned on (Settings → About TV → Build Number – tap 7 times).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 13 and below, you may need to manually activate Google services. → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Show all apps and enable Google Play Services and Google Cast Receiver.

2. Miracast: live screen broadcast without internet

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that works without a Wi-Fi connection (direct connection between devices is enough) and is useful if you don’t have a router or want to stream content from Xiaomi to a TV on the go.

• ⚡ Delay: up to 100-150 ms (unsuitable for gaming, but normal for video).
• 🔋 Battery consumption: 20 to 30% higher than Google Cast.
• 📶 Range: no more than 5-7 meters (walls and interference reduce radius).

How to turn Miracast on Xiaomi:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Broadcast.
2. Select "Wireless Display (Miracast)".
3. On your TV, activate device search (on Android TV, it’s usually Settings → Screen → Wireless display).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV can't find a Xiaomi phone through Miracast, try changing the Wi-Fi region on the TV from China to Europe (in network settings). TV Redmi Smart TV.

Telephone and TV charged at more than 30% |

Both devices are within a radius of 3 meters |

The power saving mode is off on the TV |

In the MIUI settings, the "Wireless Display" is enabled-->

3. Wired connection via HDMI or USB-C

If you need minimal latency (for example, for gaming or watching high-resolution video), the best option is a wired connection.

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (For modern Xiaomi with a port USB-C 3.1).
• 📺 Cable HDMI 2.0+ (support 4K@60Hz).
• ⚡ Power supply (some adapters require additional power supply) USB-feed-in).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port of the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV via HDMI.
3. On the phone, select the data mode: in the notification curtain, tap on the option “USB for file transfer” and select “Image Transfer (HDMI)”.
4. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (HDMI 1/2).

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Delay less than 20 ms (ideal for the PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty).
• 📊 Support for permission before 4K@60Hz (on Xiaomi) 13 Pro and newer).
• 🔋 The phone charges during broadcast (if the adapter supports Power Delivery).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra) may need to enable the “Debug by Debugging” option. HDMI» in the developer menu (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — tap 7 times).

4. Broadcast through Xiaomi apps (Smart Share, Mi Home)

Xiaomi offers its own broadcasting solutions that are sometimes more stable than standard protocols.

4.1. Smart Share (for Xiaomi/Redmi TVs)

It is a proprietary application for broadcasting on Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and Mi Box consoles. It supports:

• 🎥 Video broadcasting 4K HDR (if the TV supports).
• 🎵 Streaming music without loss of quality.
• 📁 Fast sending files (photos, documents) to the TV.

How to use:

1. Install Smart Share from Google Play (if it is not by default).
2. Open the app and select “Screen Translation”.
3. On the TV in the notification curtain will appear a request for connection – confirm it.

4.2 Mi Home (for Xiaomi smart devices)

If you have a smart Xiaomi ecosystem (like the Mi Box S or Mi TV Stick), you can use Mi Home to stream.

• 🔄 Remote control of the TV from the phone.
• 📺 Viewing Xiaomi cameras on the big screen.
• 🎮 Playing games from your phone to your TV (via Game Turbo).

Restriction: Mi Home only works with devices linked to the same Mi Account, and if the TV and phone are registered to different accounts, the broadcast will not be available.

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If Smart Share doesn’t find the TV, try resetting the network settings on both devices. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi → More → Reset the network settings on your phone.

5. Bypasses for older TV models

If your TV doesn’t support Miracast or Google Cast (like the pre-2018 models), there are a few alternatives:

5.1. Use of the console (Fire TV Stick, Mi Box)

Connect to the TV an external console with Android TV (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box 4K or Amazon Fire TV Stick).

• 📡 Use Google Cast on older TVs.
• 🎯 Access the Google Play Market and install any applications.
• 🔄 Update the firmware console, not the TV itself.

5.2. Broadcasting via DLNA (for media files)

The DLNA protocol allows you to transmit only media files (photos, videos, music) to the TV, but not the phone screen.

1. Install the BubbleUPnP or LocalCast app on your phone.
2. Turn it on on the TV. DLNA-server (usually in the Network or Multimedia menu»).
3. In the app on your phone, select a file and send it to the TV.

5.3. Wired connection via MHL (for older Xiaomi)

If you have a Xiaomi phone with a Micro-USB port (such as the Redmi 4X or Mi 5), you can use an MHL adapter.

• ⚡ Micro-USB adapter is required → HDMI (MHL).
• 🔋 The phone should be supported MHL (Check the model specifications).
• 📶 Maximum authorization — 1080p.

⚠️ Note: On Samsung TVs and LG Release until 2016 may need to be turned off HDCP (Content protection) in the service menu. To do this, press Menu on the remote. → Support → Device Self-Diagnosis → HDCP Mode → Off.

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For Xiaomi phones older than 2019 (with Micro-USB), the only reliable way to broadcast is wired connection via MHL or USB-OTG. Wireless protocols on such models work unstable due to a weak Wi-Fi module.

6. Solving Typical Translation Errors

Even with the right settings, users often encounter errors, and let's take a look at the most common ones and how to fix them:

If none of these methods helped, check:

• 🔄 Firmware updates: on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system) and the TV.
• 🛠️ Reset network settings: on both devices.
• 📱 Developer Mode: Enable Debugging by USB and Don't turn off the screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming from Xiaomi to Android TV