Broadcast from Xiaomi phone to TV via Bluetooth: myths and real ways

You want to stream videos, games or photos from a Xiaomi smartphone to a big TV screen, but you don't know how to do it via Bluetooth? At first glance, the task seems simple, because both devices support wireless communication. However, there are important nuances here: pure Bluetooth is not designed to transmit video stream, and its capabilities are limited only to sound or control.

— Why live streaming of the screen over Bluetooth between Xiaomi and TV is impossible without additional devices, and what technologies really work, HDMI-adapter).

Step-by-step instructions for workaround solutions, including Bluetooth audio setup and combined circuits with Wi-Fi.

— Compatibility table of Xiaomi models (Redmi, POCO, Mi) with popular Samsung TVs, LG, Sony and Xiaomi TV.

If you're looking for a way to duplicate the screen, Bluetooth is not an assistant, but we're going to show you how to make the most of it when you pair it with other technologies to get the best results.

Why Bluetooth is not suitable for streaming video from Xiaomi on TV

Bluetooth is a protocol optimized for low-speed data transfer: sound, control commands (control panels, keyboards) or small files. Its key limitations are:

• 📉 Capacity: maximum speed of Bluetooth 5.0 — before 2 Mbps (realistically — 1-1.5 For the video Full HD (5-8 Mbps is not enough.
• 🕒 Latency: Even when transmitting sound, the delay reaches 100-200 MS, which is critical for video and games.
• 🔌 Lack of support: TVs can’t receive video streaming over Bluetooth – they just don’t have a video profile (unlike the other ones). A2DP sound-wise).

The exception is Xiaomi TV Mi Bluetooth Remote, but it is only designed to control the TV from a smartphone, not to broadcast content.

⚠️ WARNING: If you see instructions on the Internet to "broadcast the screen over Bluetooth" without additional devices, it's either outdated data (before 2018) or fraud.Modern Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 13) does not support this function at the hardware level.

What can be transmitted over Bluetooth: sound and control

Although you can’t stream Bluetooth videos, you can:

1. Output phone to TV (if the TV supports a profile) A2DP).
2. Use your phone as a remote control for Xiaomi TV Android TV.
3. Transfer files (photos, music) to TV with support OBEX (rare).

For sound, the instruction is simple:

1. Open the Settings. → Connections and sharing → Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your TV (usually in the Sound menu) → Sound output → Bluetooth devices).
3. Select the TV in the list of available devices on Xiaomi.
4. In the phone sound settings (Settings) → Sound. → Output of sound) select connected TV.

The TV supports A2DP (check in the instructions)

Bluetooth on TV is enabled and visible for other devices

Xiaomi has launched the “Visible for All” mode

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If the sound is interrupted or delayed, try:

• 🔄 Reconnect devices.
• 📱 Disable power saving on Xiaomi (Settings) → Battery → Performance mode).
• 📺 Update the TV firmware (especially relevant for the LG Samsung 2019-2020 year-end).

Alternative ways to broadcast the screen with Xiaomi on TV

If you want a screen image, not just sound, consider these methods (from best to worst):

The most universal option — HDMI-Adapter. Xiaomi suitable adapters with support for DisplayPort Alt Mode (for example, Baseus or the original from Xiaomi). Price - from 1,500 rubles, but you will get a lag-free picture in the game. 4K.

If you want to do without wires:

1. For Android. TV Google TV Use Google Cast (built into YouTube, Netflix, Chrome browser).
2. For Samsung. TV (2018+) or LG TV (2020+) Miracast is suitable (includes in the settings of the phone screen).
3. For old TVs, buy a Mi. TV Stick or Chromecast (from 3 000 rubles).

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If your Xiaomi can’t find a TV on Miracast, try turning it off. VPN and temporarily log out of Mi Account. MIUI Block Miracast when active VPN-connection.

Step-by-step setting up Miracast on Xiaomi

Miracast is a wireless Wi-Fi Direct standard that works on most Xiaomi (except for low-end models like Redmi). A1) And modern televisions:

1. On your TV, turn on Miracast: For Samsung: Settings → General. → External devices → Screen Mirroring. LG: Settings → Network → Miracast/Screen Share. For Xiaomi. TV: Settings → Connections → Wireless display.

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Settings → Screen. → Wireless display

Connections and sharing → Wireless display

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Confirm TV connection (may require input) PIN-code).

If the image is slowing down:

• 📶 Switch the router to 5GHz (less interference).
• 🔋 Connect your phone to charge – Miracast consumes a lot of battery.
• 🖼️ Reduce screen resolution in Miracast settings (if available).

⚠️ Warning: Some Sony TVs (2019 models) only work after the feature is disabled IP Control in network settings. This option conflicts with Wi-Fi Direct.

How to stream audio over Bluetooth and video over Wi-Fi

If you need to simultaneously output audio to your Bluetooth speaker/earphones and video to your Miracast TV, follow this scheme:

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect the audio device

Activate Miracast and connect to TV

In Xiaomi’s audio settings, select a Bluetooth device as the main one

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Challenges and solutions:

• 🔊 Sound is on TV and Bluetooth: in Miracast settings, turn off the option to Transmit sound to TV.
• 🎮 Video Latency in Games: Use a Bluetooth adapter with low-latency aptX support (e.g. Creative). BT-W5).
• 📵 Communications: Reduce the distance between TV and phone to 3 meters.

This method is suitable for:

• 🎧 Watch movies with headphones while the video is on TV.
• 🎮 Games where it is important not to interfere with the surrounding sound.
• 📊 Presentations where the sound goes to a portable speaker.

Compatibility of Xiaomi with popular TVs

Not all combinations of "smartphones" + The TVs work equally well. Below is a compatibility table for popular models:

Xiaomi models older than 2018 (such as the Mi 8 or Redmi Note 7) may require:

• 🔄 Updating the firmware to the latest version MIUI.
• 📱 Install an alternative firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience) to support Miracast.
• 🛠️ Use of third-party applications such as ApowerMirror (but with a delay of 300)+ miss).

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

If the broadcast is not working, check out these points:

• 🔴 "Failed to connect to the device": Reboot the phone and TV. Turn off VPN Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network (for Google Cast).
• 🔴 "No audio when broadcasting": In Miracast settings, select "Transmit sound to TV. Check if Bluetooth headphones are connected to your phone.
• 🔴 "Image brakes": Reduce screen resolution in developer settings (Minimum width → 720dp). Disable background apps on Xiaomi. Use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support.

To diagnose problems with Miracast on Xiaomi, follow the following in the engineering menu:

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In the menu that opens, check the status of Wi-Fi Display. If Not Supported status, your model does not support Miracast hardware.

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If your Xiaomi doesn’t support Miracast, the only working alternatives are the ones that are available — HDMI-Adapter or Google Cast (for streaming services).

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