How to display a laptop screen on a Xiaomi TV: all the ways from HDMI to Miracast

Broadcasting your laptop screen to your Xiaomi TV opens up new opportunities for work, entertainment and presentations. Whether you want to show photos from your vacation on the big screen, hold an online meeting with colleagues or just enjoy a high-resolution movie - modern TVs from Xiaomi (Mi TV A Pro series, Redmi Smart TV X, Mi TV Q2 and others) support several ways to connect. The main thing is to choose the best method depending on your devices and tasks.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of broadcasting: from the classical HDMI-cable to wireless technologies Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct and even AirPlay for owners of Apple equipment. TV Master's, and common problems like why an image might slow down or why the TV can't see a laptop, and if you're looking for a universal solution or you're facing a connection problem, here are the answers.

Before you get started, check two key things: 1. Make sure your Xiaomi TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your laptop (relevant to wireless methods). 2. Update your TV firmware to the latest version - older versions of MIUI TV (below 3.0) may lack some features, such as Miracast or AirPlay.

1. HDMI wired connection: secure and without delay

The most stable and universal way of broadcasting is the use of HDMI-It is suitable for all laptops (on Windows, macOS or Linux) and Xiaomi TVs, including older models without Miracast support. The main advantages are: no delays (critical for games or videos), maximum resolution (up to Miracast). 4K@60Hz on new TVs) and minimum setup requirements.

What you'll need:

• 🔌 HDMI-cable (version 2.0 or higher) 4K). For laptops without HDMI-The port may require an adapter (for example, USB-C → HDMI MacBook or ultrabook).
• 💻 Laptop with exit HDMI, DisplayPort or USB-C (Alt Mode-enabled).
• 📺 Xiaomi TV with free TV HDMI-port (usually signed as a port) HDMI 1/2/3 or ARC).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect one end of the cable to your laptop, the other to your TV. Use the HDMI 2.1 port on your TV to support 4K@120Hz (relevant to gamers).
2. On the Xiaomi remote, click the Input button (or Source) and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. On laptop: For Windows: press Win + P and select Duplicate (screen replay) or Expand (second screen). For macOS: open System Settings → Monitors and activate Mirror.

If the image does not appear, check the screen resolution settings on the laptop (should match the supported TV resolution).

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Possible problems and solutions:

• 🔴 No image: Try another one HDMI-port to TV or reboot both devices. NVIDIA/AMD You may need to manually adjust the resolution in the graphics control panel.
• 🔴 The sound only goes through the laptop: In Windows, right-click on the sound icon → Reproduction devices → Select the TV as the default device.
• 🔴 Screen resolution is incorrect: On Windows, go to Settings → System system → Display and select the recommended resolution (for example, 3840×2160 for 4K-TV).

2. Wireless streaming over Miracast (built-in Windows feature)

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcast standard supported by most modern Windows 8.1/10/11 laptops and Xiaomi TVs (starting with MIUI TV 2.0).The advantage of the method is that there is no router dependency (connection directly between devices) and minimal delay (about 50–100 ms). However, stable operation requires both devices to support Miracast and be at a distance of no more than 5 meters.

How to check Miracast support on your laptop:

1. Press Win + R, enter dxdiag and press Enter.
2. In the DirectX Diagnostics window, go to the Screen tab.
3. Check the Miracast line: should be indicated Available.

Instructions for connection:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Connection & Sharing → Wireless Display (or Miracast in older versions of MIUI TV).
2. Activate the option to Enable and wait for the TV to start searching for devices.
3. On your laptop: Press Win + K (or open Settings → System → Display → Connect to a wireless display). From the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV (the name will contain a model, for example, Mi TV A Pro 55) Confirm the connection on both devices.

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If your laptop doesn’t find your TV on Miracast, try turning off the VPN or firewall – they can block device detection on your local network.

Limitations and nuances:

• ⚠️ Sound/image delay: When watching movies or games, there may be a lag of up to 100–200 ms. HDMI.
• ⚠️ Low resolution: Miracast often limits resolution to 1080p, Even if the TV supports 4K.
• ⚠️ Sound problems: Some laptops may not be able to transmit sound, in which case use external speakers or Bluetooth headphones.

3. Wi-Fi Direct: Miracast alternative for older models

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support Miracast (like models before 2019), you can use Wi-Fi Direct, a direct connection technology between devices without a router. This method works on most Windows 10/11 laptops and Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 1.4+. The main disadvantage is higher latency (up to 300 ms) and possible sound problems.

How to set up Wi-Fi Direct:

1. On the TV, go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi Direct and activate the function.
2. Remember the network name and password (usually displayed on the screen).
3. On a laptop: Open the settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi. In the network list, find the name of your TV (e.g. DIRECT-MiTV-XX) and connect by entering a password. After connecting, open your browser and enter IP-TV address (indicated in Wi-Fi Direct settings) Select Screen Mirroring or Transmit Screen from the web interface.

Important observations:

• 🔹 Low stability: Connection may be interrupted by long distances or interference from other networks.
• 🔹 Restricted permission: usually not exceeding 720p.
• 🔹 No sound: Most of the time, only the image is transmitted. Use a Bluetooth speaker for sound. HDMI.

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Wi-Fi Direct is suitable for temporary broadcasting of presentations or photos, but not for high-quality video or games due to high latency.

4.Use AirPlay for Apple owners (MacBook, iPhone)

If you have a MacBook or iPhone and a Xiaomi TV is released after 2021, you can use AirPlay, Apple’s wireless streaming technology.This method provides high image quality (up to 4K HDR) and minimal latency, but requires both devices to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

How to turn on AirPlay on your Xiaomi TV:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → AirPlay.
2. Activate the option to Enable AirPlay.
3. If you wish, set a password for connection (recommended for security).

How to stream the screen from a MacBook or iPhone:

• 🍎 On MacBook: Click on the Control Center icon in the top right corner. Select Screen Mirror → If necessary, enter your password from the TV screen.
• 📱 On iPhone: Open Control Point (swipe down from top right corner). Press Screen Duplication and select your TV.

Features and limitations:

• ✅ High quality: Maintained 4K HDR Dolby Atmos (on supported TV models).
• ⚠️ Network dependency: With a weak Wi-Fi signal, slowdowns are possible.
• ⚠️ Model support: AirPlay is only available on Xiaomi TVs MIUI TV 3.0+ (Like Mi. TV Q2, Mi TV A Pro 2023).

5. Broadcasting apps: ApowerMirror, TeamViewer, Mi Home

If the built-in techniques don’t work or you need additional features (like controlling your TV from your laptop), you can use third-party apps.They are suitable for any Xiaomi models and operating systems, but may require payment for premium features.

Top.-3 broadcaster:

• 🖥️ ApowerMirror: Supports Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. Passes sound and image with a delay ~100ms Free version is limited to resolution 720p.
• 🌍 TeamViewer: Not only can you broadcast the screen, but you can also control your laptop from your TV. It requires both devices. It's suitable for technical support or presentations.
• 🏠 Mi Home: Xiaomi's official smart device management app, supports TV broadcasting over Wi-Fi, only works with TVs on TVs MIUI TV.