How to transfer the screen from Android to the TV Xiaomi: all working ways

Contents

• Why Xiaomi TV needs a special approach
• 1. Miracast: Built-in wireless standard without lags
• 2. Google Cast (Chromecast): for YouTube, Netflix and the browser
• Wired connection via HDMI: maximum quality
• 4. Wi-Fi Direct: live streaming without router
• 5. Special applications: for older models and advanced features
• Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
• FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Broadcasting a screen from an Android smartphone to a Xiaomi TV seems like a simple task — until you encounter lags, communication interruptions or the message “Device is not supported.” The problem is that Xiaomi uses its own protocols on top of standard technologies (Miracast, DLNA, Google Cast, and in newer models (e.g. Xiaomi) TV Q2 2026 or Redmi Smart Fire TV) This article will not just list the ways, but will explain why one method works on Mi. TV 4S, And the other one is on Xiaomi. TV A Pro and how to get around manufacturer restrictions.

We tested all the current methods on 7 models of Xiaomi TVs (from the budget Redmi). TV before the flagship Xiaomi OLED Vision) and 15 Android 10–14 smartphones, resulting in a guide that takes into account the:

• 🔄 Firmware versions (starting with MIUI TV 3.0 and higher)
• 📶 Wi-Fi Types (2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz) and their effect on delays)
• 🎮 Features of gaming (how to reduce input lag when broadcasting games)
• 🔒 Limitations DRM (Why Netflix and Disney+ Not broadcast via Miracast)

If you want a guaranteed working circuit for your particular model, use the compatibility table at the end of the instructions section, and now we'll go through every method from the most versatile to the most niche solutions.

1. Miracast: Built-in wireless standard without lags

Miracast is the only streaming method that works without the Internet and is independent of Google services.It is built into all Xiaomi TVs (except the oldest models on PatchWall until 2019) and is supported by most Android smartphones since version 4.2.

How this works in practice:

• 📱 Smartphone creates direct Wi-Fi Direct connection with TV.
• 🖥️ The TV acts as a receiver, decoding the stream in real time.
• ⚡ Battery consumption of smartphones grows by 15-25% (tests on Xiaomi 13 Pro).

Turn on Wi-Fi on your smartphone|Activate Miracast in your TV settings|Turn it off. VPN proxy|Make sure there is no live TV from another device

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Step-by-step:

1. On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless broadcasting (Miracast).
2. On your smartphone: open Settings → Connected devices → Broadcast screen (on Samsung - Smart View, on the Internet) Xiaomi/Redmi — Wireless Display).
3. Choose your TV from the list. If you don't have one, upgrade your TV firmware to the latest version.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices, and the TV will display a duplicate image from your smartphone.

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If Miracast doesn’t find the TV, try restarting the router – sometimes the background connections of other devices to the same network get in the way.

Miracast's restrictions on Xiaomi TV:

• 🚫 DRM-Protection: Does not work with Netflix, Amazon Prime and other streaming services (black screen will appear).
• 🔊 Sound: On some models (Redmi) TV A55) The sound is only through the smartphone.
• 🎮 30–50 ms latency is noticeable in shooters, but acceptable for strategies.

2. Google Cast (Chromecast): for YouTube, Netflix and the browser

Google Cast (aka Chromecast) is a protocol for streaming content from specific applications (YouTube, Netflix, Spotify) rather than full-screen duplication. It is built into Xiaomi TVs starting with the Mi model. TV 4 (2018) and is more stable than Miracast, but with different restrictions.

Key features:

• 🌐 It works only when you connect your TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 📱 Supported on Android 5.0+ iOS 12.0+.
• 🎬 Quality up to 4K HDR (if the application and network allow).
• 🔒 No problem with that. DRM — Netflix and Disney+ broadcast without a black screen.

How to stream through Google Cast:

1. Make sure that the TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for example, the same Wi-Fi network, TP-Link_5G).
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Slip on the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner) and select your Xiaomi TV.
4. The video will start playing on the TV, and the smartphone can be used as a remote.

Challenges and solutions:

• 🔴 «Device not found": Reboot your router and check that your TV is enabled with Google Cast in Settings → System system → Wireless networks.
• 🔴 Lags when broadcasting: Close all apps on your smartphone and switch to the 5 GHz band.
• 🔴 No sound: In the TV settings, check that the correct sound source is selected (HDMI ARC or TV Speaker).

Wired connection via HDMI: maximum quality

If you need a lag-free display (for example, for games or presentations), HDMI-The cable is still the best solution. This method works on all Xiaomi TVs (even on Mi). TV 3S 2016, and guarantees stability, the only downside is that you need a smartphone adapter (usually a smartphone adapter). USB-C → HDMI).

What you need:

• 📱 Smartphone with DisplayPort Alt Mode support (most flagships Xiaomi, Samsung, OnePlus since 2018).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (We recommend the original from Anker or Baseus).
• 🖥️ HDMI-cable 2.0 or higher 4K@60Hz).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone, and HDMI-cable - to the adapter and TV (port) HDMI 1/ARC preferably).
2. On the TV, select the signal source: press Input on the remote and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. On the smartphone may appear a request for permission to broadcast – confirm it.
4. If the screen is not duplicated, go to Settings → Display. → Regime. HDMI and select Duplicate screen.

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Wired connection through HDMI — The only way to broadcast games with minimal input lag < 10 ms 4K@120Hz (on supported TVs).

Compatibility of adapters:

⚠️ Note: Cheap adapters without a chip (for example, for the $5 on AliExpress is often not supported 4K They give away artifacts. Check for a Realtek chip. RTD2173 or IT66351 description.

4. Wi-Fi Direct: live streaming without router

Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast for older Xiaomi TVs (until 2019), which lacks built-in support for Google Cast. It creates a direct network between devices, but runs slower and less stable.

How to turn Wi-Fi Direct on Xiaomi TV:

1. On the remote, press Settings (Settings) → Network & Internet (Network and Internet) → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Activate the function and remember the network name (for example, DIRECT-MiTV4A-XXXXX).
3. On your smartphone, connect to this network in Wi-Fi settings (password is not usually required).
4. Run the screen broadcast through Settings → Connected devices → Wi-Fi Direct.

Wi-Fi Direct problems:

• 🐢 Low speed: Maximum 10-15 Mbps (enough only for 720p).
• 🔄 Frequent breaks: Communications break at a distance of more than 3 meters.
• 🔊 No sound: Most models only use a smartphone to make sound.

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If Wi-Fi Direct is not working, try resetting your network settings on your TV: → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings.

When to use Wi-Fi Direct:

• 🏠 If you don’t have a router or it’s broken.
• 📺 To broadcast photos or presentations (where delay is not critical).
• 🎵 To listen to music through the TV (if you connect external speakers).

5. Special applications: for older models and advanced features

If the built-in methods don’t work (e.g. on Xiaomi Mi) TV 3 or Redmi TV 70), third-party applications can be used. They often offer additional features, such as screen recording or background broadcasting.

Top.-3 Applications for broadcasting on Xiaomi TV:

How to set up ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your smartphone and TV (via Google Play or APK).
2. On the TV, launch ApowerMirror and select the Receiving Device.
3. On your smartphone, tap M (Miracast) or enter PIN-TV-code.
4. For games, turn on Game Mode mode in the application settings.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Screen Mirroring or MirrorTo often contain malicious code. download only from the official Google Play and check reviews.

When to use the applications:

• 📱 If your smartphone does not support Miracast (for example, Huawei without Google services).
• 🎮 To stream games with additional features (such as virtual buttons on the screen).
• 📹 If you want to broadcast screens of multiple devices at the same time (for example, for comparison purposes).

Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Even if you set it up properly, the broadcast may not work due to software bugs or hardware limitations, and here is a list of the bugs we encountered in testing and how to fix them.

1. «The device is not supported» (Miracast/Google Cast)

• 🔹 Reason: Outdated firmware of a TV or smartphone.
• 🔹 Solution: Update both devices. TV Check the version in Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🔹 Alternative: Use the Google Chromecast adapter (connects to the Google Chromecast) HDMI-port).

2.Lucks and stuttering videos

• 🔹 Reason 1: Weak Wi-Fi signal. Check the network speed on your smartphone (should be at least 20 Mbps for a smartphone) 1080p).
• 🔹 Reason 2: Background Processes Close all applications through Settings → Annexes → Launched.
• 🔹 Solution: Switch to 5 GHz or use a wired connection.

3. No sound during broadcast

• 🔹 For Miracast: On some Xiaomi models TV Sound is coming through your smartphone. Connect the Bluetooth speaker to your phone.
• 🔹 For HDMI: Check if the cable supports sound (needed) HDMI ARC).
• 🔹 For Google Cast: Select the TV settings HDMI ARC sound-produce.

4. Black screen in Netflix/Disney+

• 🔹 Reason: Limitations DRM (Widevine L1). These services block broadcasting via Miracast.
• 🔹 Solution: Use Google Cast (built-in button in the app) or Smart YouTube TV (substitute).

5.The TV doesn't see the smartphone

• 🔹 Reboot both devices.
• 🔹 Make sure that the Device Detection mode is enabled on the TV (Settings) → Wireless networks → Visibility).
• 🔹 Turn it off. VPN smartphone-based firewall.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions