How to transfer a movie from your phone to your Xiaomi TV: all working ways 2026

Streaming movies from your phone to your big screen on Xiaomi TV is a challenge that almost everyone faces. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process can be complicated by factors ranging from the smartphone model to the TV version of MIUI firmware. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of wireless and wired video transmission, including hidden Xiaomi TV features that are not written in the official instructions.

Particular attention will be paid to typical errors like Miracast: the device is not found or no sound during the broadcast – we will give specific solutions tested on models Mi TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV and Xiaomi TV Q2. And for iPhone owners, we will describe the workarounds, since AirPlay on Xiaomi TVs works with restrictions.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

The most universal method for Android smartphones is to use Miracast technology, built into Xiaomi TVs since the Mi TV 3. This protocol allows you to duplicate the screen of the phone on TV without additional applications, but requires support from both devices.

To begin the broadcast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connections → Broadcast screen (on Samsung it can be called Smart View, on the Internet) Xiaomi/Redmi — Wireless display).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (Miracast) and activate the option.
• 🔍 In the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your TV (for example, Xiaomi-TV-A123...).

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or use Wi-Fi Direct if you don’t have a router).
• 🔧 On TV in Settings → About the system → Version. MIUI TV Up-to-date firmware installed (minimum version for stable operation — MIUI TV 2.0.100+).
• 📵 Turn it off. VPN Proxies on the phone – they can block local device detection.

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If the broadcast is lagging, reduce the phone’s screen resolution to 720p in Miracast settings or reboot the router – often a problem in an overloaded Wi-Fi channel.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note models and POCO Miracast can be hidden, and to activate it, type ##2278## in the dialer and select Miracast Test.

2. Broadcast via Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection)

Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast, which works even without a router, and it's useful if you don't have a home network or it's unstable, and the main advantage is that you have less latency when watching movies than Miracast.

Instructions for Xiaomi TV:

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct → turn on the function.
2. On the phone: In the Wi-Fi settings, find the network with your TV's name (e.g. DIRECT-XiaomiTV-XX) and connect to it.
3. Run the player on your phone (such as MX Player or VLC) and select the option to stream to the external screen.

Important nuances:

• 🎬 Not all video formats are supported. For example,.mkv with a codec HEVC It may not be possible due to the limitations of the TV processor.
• 🔊 Sound only comes through the HDMI ARC Or built-in TV speakers. For headphones, use Bluetooth directly to the TV.

3. Wired connection via HDMI (without delay)

If you want the maximum quality of the picture and sound without lags, use HDMI-This method is suitable for all smartphones, including iPhone, but requires an adapter (for example, the device is designed for the iPhone, USB-C to HDMI for Android or Lightning to HDMI iPhone).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone 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 Android, the notification curtain may appear HDMI-Output: turn it on. On the iPhone, the screen duplication will start automatically.

Tips for a better result:

• 🔌 Use certified adapters (e.g. the original Apple Lightning Digital) AV Adapter or USB-C to HDMI Cheap Chinese adapters may not support 4K or HDR.
• 🎮 If the image doesn’t appear, check your phone’s settings: Samsung may need to enable DeX in its settings. HDMI.

HDMI-CEC TV support (included in settings)

The adapter is compatible with the phone model

HDMI cable version 2.0 or higher

The phone is not in energy saving mode-->

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 3.0+ when connected HDMI You can automatically turn on Game Mode, which reduces the input delay. To turn it off, go to Settings. → Picture → Image mode.

4. Broadcasting through applications (DLNA/UPnP)

If the built-in methods don't work, use third-party apps that support DLNA or UPnP. Xiaomi TVs pre-installed Mi Home, but it's limited in functionality.

• 📱 LocalCast (Android) – Supports subtitles and transcoding on the fly.
• 🍎 TV Assist (iPhone) – bypasses the AirPlay restrictions for Xiaomi TV.
• 🎥 VLC — universal player with a streaming function over a local network.

How to set up a broadcast via VLC:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network.
2. In the VLC on your phone, open the video, click on the broadcast icon (in the upper right corner) and select UPnP/DLNA Devices.
3. Your Xiaomi TV will appear on the list – select it and confirm the playback.

Challenges and solutions:

• 🚫 The device does not respond: check if it is turned on DLNA-server on the TV (Settings) → Network → DLNA).
• 🔊 No sound: in the application settings, select the audio format AC3 or AAC instead DTS.
• 📶 Buffering: Limit bitrate speed in application settings to 10 Mbps.

5. Features of the broadcast from iPhone to Xiaomi TV

iPhone owners face a major problem: Xiaomi TVs do not support AirPlay natively (unlike Samsung or LG).

Method 1: TV Assist App (recommended)

• 📲 Install. TV Assist from the App Store on iPhone and Mi Home on TV.
• 🔗 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🎬 In the application, select the file to broadcast and click Cast to TV.

Method 2: Lightning to HDMI adapter

As mentioned earlier, wired connectivity is the only way to get 4K HDR from an iPhone to a Xiaomi TV without losing quality. Note that Apple adapters support Dolby Vision, but cheap ones do not.

Method 3: Chromecast or Fire TV Stick

If streaming through apps is unstable, plug into a Google Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV Stick. These support AirPlay (starting with the 2nd generation Chromecast) and allow you to stream content from your iPhone via Screen Mirroring.

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For iPhones, the best option is wired connectivity via an adapter or using external streamers (Chromecast). Xiaomi TV's built-in wireless protocols with iOS are unstable.

6. Removal of common errors

Even with the right setup, you can have failures, and let's look at the typical problems and their solutions.

1.The TV is not visible in the list of broadcast devices

• 🔄 Restart the router and both devices.
• 📡 Check if the phone is on Charge Saving mode – it can block network scanning.
• 🔧 Update the TV firmware: Settings → About the system → Update of the PO.

2.The video slows or interrupts

• 📶 Switch the router to 5 GHz (less interference).
• 🖥️ Reduce the resolution of the video in the player settings (for example, in VLC choose 720p instead 1080p).
• 🔌 Connect the TV to the router via Ethernet cable (if supported).

3. No sound during broadcast

• 🔊 On the TV, check if the sound is turned off in Settings. → Sound. → Audio output (to be selected TV speakers).
• 🎧 If you use headphones, connect them directly to your TV via Bluetooth.
• 📹 In the broadcast settings on your phone, select the option to Transmit Audio (if available).

4. Black screen when connected via HDMI

• 🔌 Try another one. HDMI-port on the TV (preferably) HDMI 2.0).
• 📱 On the phone in the settings HDMI Enable Screen Duplication Mode (not Extension).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone with a connected cable.

7.Alternative methods: cloud services and USB-accumulator

If none of the above methods are suitable, consider the following options:

1. Viewing through cloud services

Upload the movie to Google Drive, Yandex Drive or Telegram (as a file), then open it on your TV via a browser or app. minus - dependence on Internet speed and file size limits (for example, Telegram has a maximum of 2 GB).

2. Reproduction of c USB-flash-drive

Copy the film on USB-storage device (formatted in FAT32 or exFAT) and plug it into a TV. Xiaomi TV It supports most formats, but there may be problems with:

• 🎬 Video in.mkv with codec HEVC 10-bit.
• 🔊 Audio tracks DTS-HD or TrueHD.

3. Use of Plex or Kodi

Install Plex or Kodi on your TV via Google Play (available on Xiaomi) TV s MIUI TV 2.0+). These applications allow you to stream content from your phone or PC over a local network, transcoding files on the fly. NAS.

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USB-A flash drive is the most reliable way for high-resolution movies, but check the format compatibility in advance. 4K HDR It is better to use an external hard disk with USB 3.0.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming on Xiaomi TV