How to transfer an image from your phone to Xiaomi Mi TV P1: all ways from Miracast to HDMI

Broadcasting the screen of the smartphone on the big screen Xiaomi Mi TV P1 It opens up new possibilities: from watching movies in high resolution to showing presentations or launching mobile games on the Internet. 4K-However, not all users know that Xiaomi TVs support 5 different wireless and wired transmission protocols at once - and each of them has its own nuances of customization.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting, including built-in Miracast and AirPlay functions, third-party applications like Google Home or ApowerMirror, as well as the classic one. HDMI-We'll focus on the typical problems, like why Mi TV P1 You can't see your phone through Wi-Fi Direct or fix the latency of your streaming, and for convenience, we've compiled a method comparison table and troubleshooting checklist.

If you use an iPhone or an Android smartphone, no matter what brand, the instructions below are universal, but with the specifics of MIUI firmware and the Google TV interface on the Xiaomi Mi TV P1. Let's start with the simplest and most reliable way - the built-in Miracast feature.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard supported by all modern Xiaomi TVs, including the P1 series. It works without internet, directly over Wi-Fi Direct protocol, which guarantees minimal latency. The main condition is that both the phone and the TV must be connected to the same network (or the TV must create its own access point).

To activate the broadcast:

• 📺 On the Mi remote. TV P1 Press the Menu button, then go to Settings. → Connection and sharing → Wireless broadcasting (Miracast).
• 📱 On your Android phone, open Settings → Connected devices → Screen broadcast (on Xiaomi the path may be different: Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen broadcasting).
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, select your Mi TV P1 (The name will be displayed as MI-TV-P1-XXXX).
• ✅ Confirm the connection on the TV if you receive a request.

⚠️ Note: Some Samsung or Huawei smartphones may call Miracast Smart View or Huawei Share. If the phone doesn't find the TV, check if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled in the Mi network settings. TV P1 (Settings → The Internet and the Internet → Wi-Fi Direct).

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If the broadcast is interrupted, try reducing the phone’s screen resolution to 1080p in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → Assembly Number – tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → System → Developers → Minimum width resolution).

2. Stream from iPhone via AirPlay to Xiaomi Mi TV P1

Owners of iPhones or iPads can use AirPlay protocol, but here's the caveat: Xiaomi Mi TV P1 doesn't support it out of the box. But there's a solution, you need to install a third-party AirScreen app from Google Play Store on your TV, which emulates AirPlay and allows you to stream the screen from Apple devices.

Instructions for setting:

1. On your TV, go to the Google Play Store and find the AirScreen app (the developer of Ideum). Install it.
2. Launch AirScreen and enable AirPlay, Google Cast and Miracast options in your settings.
3. On your iPhone, swipe down to open Control Point, tap Screen Duplicate and select your Mi TV P1 from the list.
4. If you request a code, enter it from the TV screen.

⚠️ Note: When using AirScreen, you may delay the sound to 1-2 To reduce it, select Game Mode in the app settings, but note that this can degrade the image quality.

3.Using Google Cast (Chromecast) to stream content

If you don't have to duplicate the entire screen, but only stream videos from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Kinopoisk), it's more convenient to use Google Cast technology. It's built into most streaming services and runs more stable than Miracast.

How it works:

• 🎬 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 📱 Open the app (like YouTube) and find the stream icon (usually in the top right corner of the player).
• 📺 Choose your Mi. TV P1 list of available devices.
• 🔊 Sound will be transmitted to the TV automatically, and you can use the phone as a remote control to control playback.

List of apps that support Google Cast:

⚠️ Note: If the app doesn’t find the TV, check if Google Cast Receiver is enabled in Mi settings. TV P1: Settings → Annexes → System applications → Google Play Services → Permits (all permissions must be included).

4. Wired connection via HDMI (for minimum delay)

For gamers or professionals who are interested in minimal delay (for example, when streaming games from the phone), the best solution will be a wired connection through the Internet. HDMI. That's gonna require an adapter. USB-C/HDMI (for modern smartphones, or Micro-USB/HDMI (old-model).

Step-by-step:

1. Buy an adapter that is compatible with your phone. Xiaomi with USB-C will do, for example, Baseus HDMI Adapter or the original adapter from Google.
2. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable HDMI IN on the back of the Mi TV P1 (use the port HDMI 2.1 support 4K@60Hz).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (Source button on the remote).
4. The phone may need to enable HDMI-output mode in the screen settings (on Xiaomi: Settings → Display → HDMI mode).

Important: When wired, the Mi TV P1 automatically switches to Game Mode if it detects a low latency signal (such as from a smartphone in game mode), which reduces input lag to 10-15 ms.

The adapter supports your phone model (USB-C/Micro-USB)

HDMI-Adapter version not lower than 1.4 (for Full) HD) or 2.0 (for) 4K)

There is an HDMI-HDMI cable (or check its length)

The TV has a free port. HDMI 2.0/2.1 maximum resolution-->

5. Broadcasting applications: ApowerMirror, TeamViewer and others

If the built-in methods don't work or you need additional features (for example, controlling the TV from the phone), you can use third-party applications.

• 🔄 ApowerMirror – supports streaming with Android and iOS, allows you to control the TV as a second screen.
• 🖥️ TeamViewer QuickSupport – more suitable for technical support, but can duplicate the screen.
• 🎮 Steam Link – optimized for streaming PC games, but works with mobile devices.

To set up ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (available from the Google Play Store on Mi TV P1).
2. Run it on both devices and select Broadcast on TV.
3. Put it on the phone. PIN-code displayed on a TV screen.
4. To reduce the delay in the application settings, turn on Game Mode.

⚠️ Note: Third-party apps may ask permissions to access files or microphone. Before installing, check reviews on Google Play - some versions of ApowerMirror contain ads that interfere with viewing.

6 Problem Solving: TV Can't See Phone

If the Xiaomi Mi TV P1 doesn’t appear in the list of available devices for broadcasting, check out the following points:

Problem 1: Different Wi-Fi networks

Make sure that the phone and the TV are connected to the same network, so if the TV uses Ethernet and the phone uses Wi-Fi on the same network, that's also acceptable.

Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Access Point → Enable

Problem 2: Outdated firmware

The Mi TV P1 must have firmware at least MIUI TV 2.0.18 installed to update:

Settings → About TV → System Update → Check for Updates

Problem 3: Firewall locking

Some routers block Wi-Fi Direct or mDNS (used for Google Cast) protocols.

• Reboot the router.
• In the router settings (usually at 192.168.1.1), disable AP Isolation or IGMP Snooping.
• Connect your phone and TV to a 5 GHz network (if the router is dual-band).

Settings → System → Reset → Reset Network Settings

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

The choice of method depends on your tasks. Below is a comparative table on key parameters:

It is definitely better to use for games. HDMI-Adapter. You can watch movies with Google Cast or Miracast. If you want to stream your iPhone, you're going to have to put up with the delay and use AirScreen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the broadcast on Xiaomi Mi TV P1