Broadcast from the phone to Xiaomi TV 4S: all ways + problem solving

You want to bring videos from YouTube, show photos from a gallery or run a mobile game on the big screen Xiaomi Mi TV 4S - but do not know how to connect your phone correctly? This article will help you choose the best way to broadcast depending on your smartphone model, the version of the TV firmware and even the speed of the Internet.

We'll take a look at 5 working methods, from Miracast and DLNA wireless protocols to HDMI wired connectivity, and explain why sometimes the phone screen doesn't duplicate on TV and how to fix it, and at the end, we'll have a comparative method table and answers to common questions.

1. Wireless streaming on Miracast (for Android)

Miracast is a wireless image transmission standard that supports all modern Xiaomi TVs, including the Mi TV 4S. The main advantage of the method is the absence of latency (latency ~30 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching high-resolution video.

To activate the broadcast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connected devices → Screen broadcast (on Xiaomi/Redmi The path may be different: Settings → Screen. → Wireless display).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Network and devices → Wireless display and enable the option.
• 🔍 In the list of available devices on your phone, select your Xiaomi Mi. TV 4S (The name may be displayed as MiTV-XXXX).

If the phone doesn't find the TV,

Phone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if Miracast works without the Internet, the shared network speeds up search) | Wireless Display mode is turned on on on TV (sometimes hidden in "Additional Settings") | Power saving mode is turned off on the phone (it can block background processes) | Updated firmware on both devices (especially relevant for Mi TV 4S on Android TV 9)

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If the broadcast is interrupted, try reducing the phone’s screen resolution to 720p in Miracast settings, which will reduce the load on the TV processor.

2. Use of DLNA for media files (video, photo, music)

DLNA is suitable for streaming local files (movies, photos, music) from your phone to TV, but does not support real-time screen duplication, but it works even on older smartphones and does not require high-speed Wi-Fi.

Instructions for Android:

1. Install a media server application, such as BubbleUPnP or LocalCast.
2. In the app, select a file to play and click the broadcast button (usually indicated by the TV or Cast icon).
3. In the list of devices, select Xiaomi Mi TV 4S.

For the iPhone:

• 🍎 Use the standard Photo or Music app, click Share → AirPlay (if Apple supports TV) TV emulation).
• 🔌 Alternative: annexes VLC or Infuse with support DLNA.

3. Wired connection via HDMI (for minimum delays)

If you need a stable picture without artifacts (for example, to watch movies in the video game). 4K HDR or games, the best option — HDMI-That's gonna take a cable:

• 📱 adapter USB-C/Micro-USB → HDMI (depending on the phone connector).
• 📺 Standard. HDMI-cable (included in the kit Xiaomi Mi) TV 4S).
• ⚡ Power supply for the phone (with long broadcasting).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your phone and the HDMI cable to the adapter and HDMI IN port on your TV.
2. On the Xiaomi remote, click the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. A request for permission to transfer an image may appear on the phone - confirm it.

Important nuance: not all phones support image output through HDMI. For example, the iPhone will require the original Lightning Digital adapter. AV Adapter (cost) ~5000₽), Some budget Android smartphones may not transmit sound.

4. Stream from iPhone to Xiaomi TV 4S (AirPlay)

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S Android TV 9/10 doesn’t officially support AirPlay, but there are workarounds:

Method 1: ApowerMirror

• 📲 Install ApowerMirror on your phone and TV from Google Play.
• 🔗 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🖥️ On your phone, select Screen Mirroring. → Xiaomi TV.

Method 2: Emulate AirPlay via Apple TV

If you have an Apple TV, connect it to the Mi TV 4S via HDMI and use the standard AirPlay feature on your iPhone.Latency is ~100ms, which is noticeable when gaming, but is suitable for video.

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For iPhone owners, the only reliable way to do this without lag is to connect wired through Apple’s official HDMI adapter.

5. Alternative methods: USB-OTG and third-party applications

If Wi-Fi is unstable, HDMI-There is no cable at hand, you can try it:

USB-OTG + MHL-adapter

• 🔌 Buy an adapter. USB-OTG → HDMI (For example, Xiaomi Mi USB-C to HDMI).
• 📱 Connect your phone to the TV via an adapter – the screen must be duplicated automatically.
• ⚠️ Not all smartphones (support required) MHL SlimPort).

Streaming apps

6.The solution to the problems: why the phone does not connect to the Xiaomi TV 4S

If the broadcast does not start, check:

Problem 1: The TV is not displayed in the list of devices

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi Mi TV 4S If you have firmware older than 2021, you can turn off Miracast by default. → On TV. → Software version and 5 times click on the item "Android version" TV" — The developer menu will open where you need to activate the "Wireless display".

Problem 2: The picture is slowing down or tearing

• 📶 Switch the router to 5 GHz (if you use Wi-Fi).
• 🔋 Close the background apps on your phone (especially instant messengers and games).
• 🎮 Reduce the broadcast resolution in Miracast settings to 720p.

Problem 3: No sound when connected via HDMI

On some phones (such as Samsung Galaxy or OnePlus), HDMI audio is transmitted only through special adapters that support Digital Audio. Check the characteristics of your adapter or try connecting external speakers to the TV.

7. Comparison of broadcasting methods: which one to choose?

For games and video in 4K, HDMI is optimal, for watching movies - DLNA or Miracast, and for iPhone - only wired connection or ApowerMirror.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the broadcast on Xiaomi TV 4S