How to stream the screen from your phone to your TV Xiaomi Mi TV 4S: all working ways

Broadcasting the screen of the smartphone on the big screen Xiaomi Mi TV 4S allows you to comfortably watch movies, play mobile games or show presentations without unnecessary wires. However, not all users know that Xiaomi TVs support 5 different wireless and wired transmission protocols at once - from the standard Miracast to proprietary solutions like Mi Share. The choice of method depends on the phone model, firmware version and even the distance between devices.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current streaming options, from the simplest (via built-in MIUI features) to alternatives for iPhones or older Android devices, how to avoid video delays (a critical parameter for gamers), why audio is lost and how to set up broadcasts if the TV can’t see the phone, and at the end, a comparison table of methods on speed, stability and hardware requirements.

1. Preparation of the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S for broadcast

Before you connect the phone, you need to activate the corresponding functions on the TV itself. The Mi TV 4S (models 43"/50"/55") has two key parameters that are often overlooked:

• 📶 Enable Wi-Fi Direct: This allows devices to connect directly, without a router. Find the option in Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct.
• 🔄 Update firmware: Older versions of PatchWall (below 3.0) may not support Miracast for new smartphones. → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🔒 Allow external devices to connect: C Settings → Security and limitations → Device management should include the item "Allow broadcasting».

If you are using Mi TV 4S with firmware older than 2021, you may need to reset your network settings (to Settings → Network & Internet → Additional → Network Reset) to resolve conflicts with previously saved connections.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi TV 4S diagonally 32" (model L32M5-5AIN) Miracast may not be supported due to hardware limitations, in which case only wired support is left. HDMI or DLNA.

2. Wireless streaming via Miracast (for Android)

Miracast is a universal wireless screen protocol supported by most Android devices (starting with version 4.2) and Xiaomi Mi TV 4S. The main advantage of the method is the minimum latency (about 50–100 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching high-resolution video.

To begin the broadcast:

1. On TV: open Settings → Connections → Wireless (Miracast) and select Start.
2. On your phone: open Settings → Connections → Screen Translation (or Wireless Display on English firmware).
3. In the list of available devices, select your Mi TV 4S (name will be in MiTV-XXXX format).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the phone doesn't find the TV,

• 🔌 Restart your router (if you use it as an intermediary).
• 📱 On the phone, turn on the “Developers” mode and activate the “Debugging over Wi-Fi” option (in Settings). → The phone. → Version. MIUI press 7 times).
• 🔄 On TV, try changing your Wi-Fi channel to Settings → Network and Internet → Additionally. → Wi-Fi channel (recommended 6 or 11 for minimal interference).

⚠️ Note: On some Samsung phones (A and J series), Miracast may not work as well due to proprietary protocol modifications).

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

Owners of iPhones or iPads can stream the screen to Mi TV 4S via AirPlay, Apple’s proprietary protocol, but there’s a caveat: Xiaomi’s standard firmware doesn’t support AirPlay out of the box.

1. Install the AirScreen app on your TV (available from the Mi App Store or via APK).
2. Run the application and follow the instructions for setting up (allow access to the local network).
3. On the iPhone, open “Control Point” (swipe down from the top right corner) and click “Duplicate Screen”.
4. Choose your Mi TV 4S from the list.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Supports broadcasting games with minimal delay (about 100-150 ms).
• 🎵 Transmits sound without additional settings.
• 🔒 It works even if the phone and TV are on different networks (via Wi-Fi Direct).

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Requires third-party software installation (risk of unstable operation).
• 📶 With a weak Wi-Fi signal, it is possible to “spread” the picture.
• 💰 Free version of AirScreen shows ads.

4.Alternative methods: DLNA and Google Cast

If Miracast or AirPlay does not work, you can use other protocols:

DLNA (for video and photo)

DLNA is suitable for broadcasting media files (movies, music, photos), but does not duplicate the screen of the phone.

1. On TV: Open the Media Player or Gallery app.
2. On the phone: use any of them. DLNA-client (e.g. BubbleUPnP for Android or iMediaShare for iOS).
3. Select a file and send it to Mi TV 4S.

4.2. Google Cast (for applications)

Some apps (e.g. YouTube, Netflix, Twitch) support Google Cast.

• 📺 Make sure that the TV has Google Play Services installed (if not, download it). APK official website).
• 📱 In the supported app on your phone, click the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
• 🔍 Choose your Mi. TV 4S list.

Restriction: Google Cast only transfers content from the app, not the entire screen of the phone. Use Miracast to duplicate the screen.

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If the TV can’t see the phone through Google Cast, try manually typing it in. IP-TV address in the application settings (you can find it in Settings) → Network and Internet → State of the network).

Wired connection via HDMI (for minimum delay)

If you want maximum stability (for example, for streaming games or conferences), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 📱 adapter USB-C/Micro-USB → HDMI (depending on the phone connector).
• 🖥️ Cable HDMI 1.4 or higher for support 4K@60Hz).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and the HDMI cable to the adapter and TV (HDMI ports 1/2/3 on the back of the Mi TV 4S).
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (Source button on the remote).
3. The phone may need to turn on either HDMI or MHL mode (depending on the model).

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Delay less than 20ms (ideal for gaming).
• 📶 No dependency on the quality of Wi-Fi.
• 🔊 The sound is transmitted without additional settings.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Requires the purchase of an adapter (cost from 500 to 2000 rubles).
• 🔋 The phone is discharged faster due to simultaneous operation of the screen and HDMI-exit.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon processor 8xx (Like Redmi. K50, Xiaomi 12 may need to enable the “Exit on” option HDMI» In Settings → Screen. → Advanced settings.

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

To make the choice easier, we have collected the key parameters of each method in the table:

For games and video in high resolution, HDMI or Miracast is optimal. Google Cast is suitable for watching movies from apps (for example, KinoPoisk); If you have an iPhone, only AirPlay (via AirScreen).

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For the broadcast of games with minimal latency, use a wired HDMI connection. Wireless methods (even Miracast) can give a delay of up to 100 ms, which is critical for shooters or racing.

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