How to stream your phone screen to Xiaomi projector: the complete guide

Broadcasting your smartphone screen to a Xiaomi projector opens up new possibilities for presentations, watching movies or playing games on the big screen. However, many users face compatibility issues, image delays or sudden connection breaks. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, from wireless protocols to wired adapters, and also explain how to avoid typical configuration errors.

Xiaomi projectors (Mi Smart Projector, Mi Laser Projector, Fengmi) support several standards for image transmission, but they are not all equally stable. HDMI-We tested each method in models from 2020 to 2026 and identified optimal scenarios for different tasks.

It’s important to consider the limitations of smartphones themselves: iPhones don’t support Miracast directly, and some budget Android devices may not have Wireless Display in their settings. If your projector doesn’t detect the phone, the problem most often lies in firmware versions or network protocol conflicts. Next, we’ll go through every connection method, from the simplest to the most versatile.

1. Wireless broadcast over Wi-Fi (Miracast/DLNA)

The most popular method is to use embedded Miracast or DLNA protocols, which require no additional adapters, but is sensitive to interference on the network and operating system version. Xiaomi projectors support both standards, but with nuances:

• 📶 Miracast – duplicates the screen of the smartphone in real time (ideal for presentations).+ Windows 8.1+, but not supported by iOS.
• 🎬 DLNA — It only broadcasts media files (photos, videos, music) through apps like Mi Home or VLC. It is suitable for iPhone, but without screen duplication.
• ⚡ Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast for older projector models (e.g. Mi Smart Projector). 1S). Create a direct network between devices.

To connect via Miracast:

1. On the projector: go to Settings → Wireless projection → Miracast and turn on standby mode.
2. On your smartphone: open Settings → Connections → Wireless Display (on Samsung), Screen → Wireless broadcast (on Xiaomi/Redmi) or Devices → Wireless display (on Google Pixel).
3. Select your projector name from the list. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi (or Wi-Fi Direct) network.

Miracast mode is enabled on the projector (not DLNA!)

On the smartphone disabled VPN and energy saving modes

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Critical feature: Xiaomi projectors with firmware below MIUI TV 3.0 do not support Miracast in 5 GHz mode - use only the 2.4 GHz network. If the image is slowing down, try reducing the screen resolution of the smartphone to 720p in the developer settings.

⚠️ Note: Miracast does not work on iPhone because of Apple's limitations. DLNA via the Mi Home or Infuse app (requires you to set up shared access in iOS).

2. Wired connection via HDMI or USB-C

If wireless methods fail, wired connectivity guarantees stability and minimal latency, but there are two key points:

• 🔌 HDMI — requires an adapter USB-C/Micro-USB → HDMI supportive MHL DisplayPort Alt Mode is suitable for most Xiaomi flagships (for example, for the first time, 13 Pro, Mix 4).
• ⚡ USB-C — New projectors (e.g. Xiaomi Smart Projector 2 Pro) have a port USB-C DisplayPort enabled. You can connect directly with a cable. USB-C — USB-C (But not all cables support video transmission!).

Instructions for HDMI-connection:

1. Buy a 4K@60Hz adapter (like the Baseus HDMI Adapter). Cheap adapters without the DisplayLink chip won't work.
2. Connect the adapter to the smartphone, and HDMI-Cable to the projector. Turn on the projector source. HDMI.
3. On the smartphone may need to turn on the mode USB-debugging (Settings) → The phone. → Build number – tap 7 times) and select Image Transfer in the connection notification.

⚠️ Attention: Adapters on the Rockchip chip RK3328 (The popular ones on AliExpress are often not compatible with Xiaomi projectors due to driver conflict. Check reviews before buying - look for mentions of your projector model.

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If the projector doesn't recognize the HDMI signal, try manually selecting the source on the remote (Source button) or restarting both devices, sometimes helping to disable the HDCP function in the projector settings (if available).

3. Broadcasting through applications (Mi Home, ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in methods don't work, third-party apps come to the rescue, and they're especially useful for iPhones or older smartphones without Miracast support.

• 🏠 Mi Home is the official application from Xiaomi. Supports the broadcast of media files and screen duplication on projectors with a high-quality camera. MIUI TV. Requires registration in the Mi Account ecosystem.
• 🖥️ ApowerMirror is a universal solution for Android and iOS. It works on Wi-Fi, but in the free version adds a watermark. ~100 ms.
• 🔄 TeamViewer QuickSupport is an unexpected but workable way: Install TeamViewer on a projector (via Google Play) and connect from your smartphone as a remote desktop.

The following steps are taken for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your smartphone and projector (via Google Play or APK).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On your smartphone, select Connect to TV and scan QR-projector-code.
4. Allow access to the screen in the system window (on Android 10+ you will need to turn on Screen Recording in special features settings).

The only reliable way for iPhone is TeamViewer:

1. Install TeamViewer QuickSupport on your smartphone and TeamViewer on your projector.
2. On the projector, enter the smartphone ID (displayed in QuickSupport).
3. Confirm access to the iPhone. The screen will be broadcast with a delay of ~150 ms.

4.Using Google Cast (Chromecast) and AirPlay

Xiaomi projectors don’t have built-in support for Google Cast or AirPlay, but these protocols can be emulated with external devices:

• 📺 Chromecast – Connect the device to the HDMI-Broadcast is possible from Android (via Google Home) and iOS (via YouTube, Netflix, etc.).
• 🍎 AirPlay requires Apple to TV Or a Belkin ScreenCast adapter. iPhone/iPad/Mac.
• 🔄 AnyCast – budget adapters (about 1500) ₽) with Miracast, AirPlay and DLNA. Suitable for projectors without Smart TV.

How to set up Chromecast on Xiaomi projector:

1. Connect Chromecast to HDMI-port the projector and configure it through the Google Home app on your smartphone.
2. Make sure your smartphone and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. In supported apps (like YouTube), click the Cast icon and select your Chromecast.

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AirPlay on Xiaomi projectors is only possible with third-party adapters. AV It's about 5,000. ₽ supportive:

• Screen broadcast from iPhone/iPad (delay ~50 miss).
• Mirror from a MacBook.
• Connecting to Miracast for Android.

⚠️ Caution: Cheap Chinese AirPlay adapters (priced up to 1000) ₽) Often not certified by Apple and may be blocked after iOS updates. check compatibility with your firmware version before buying.

5. Solving Connection Problems

If the broadcast is not working, check the following points:

If the Xiaomi projector gives an error "Not supported format" HDMI-connection:

1. Try another cable or adapter.
2. Set the screen resolution of 1080p on the smartphone (in the developer settings).
3. Update the projector firmware through Settings → System → Software Update.

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If neither method works, check if your smartphone supports USB-C/HDMI video output. For example, the Redmi 9A and POCO M3 do not have hardware support for DisplayPort Alt Mode – only wireless broadcasting remains for them.

6. Optimal settings for different scenarios

Depending on the task (movies, games, presentations) you need different broadcast settings.

• 🎮 Games – Use a wired connection (HDMI/USB-C) adapter-operated 60 Hz. In the settings of the smartphone, turn on Game Mode and turn off energy saving.
• 🎥 Movies are for Netflix/YouTube Chromecast or enough, or DLNA. In the projector settings, select Mode Mode Mode Mode for the best color rendering.
• 📊 Presentations - use Miracast or TeamViewer. PowerPoint/Google Slides turn on the mode of the presenter on the smartphone.
• 📸 Photo / video from the camera – for iPhone is suitable Lightning → HDMI Adapter. On Android, use Google Photos with Broadcast to TV.

For minimum delay in games:

• Use the cable. USB-C — USB-C Support for DisplayPort 1.4.
• Set the game mode on the projector (Settings → Picture → Image mode).
• Turn off post-processing of the image on the projector (Settings → Additional → MEMS).

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To stream audio over Bluetooth (for example, for headphones), connect them directly to the projector, not to the smartphone. This will reduce the latency of sound relative to the image.

7. Alternative methods (for older models)

If your Xiaomi projector is released before 2019 (e.g. Mi Laser Projector 150), it may not support modern protocols.

• 🖥️ PC Connection – Translate your smartphone screen to your computer (via Scrcpy or Vysor) and then display the image from your PC to the projector. HDMI.
• 📡 Guest Wi-Fi router – some older projectors work better with Miracast over an isolated network.
• 🔌 AV-composite cable – for very old smartphones (until 2015) with output of 3.5 mm AV-out.

Instructions for Scrcpy (broadcast via PC):

1. Install Scrcpy on your computer (official website).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC USB and turn on USB-debugging.
3. Start Scrcpy and connect the projector to the PC over HDMI.
4. In Scrcpy settings, set the bitrate to 10Mbps for smooth video.

⚠️ Note: When using Scrcpy, the sound from the smartphone is not broadcasted - it must be output separately via Bluetooth or AUX-cable.

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