How to transfer an image from your phone to Xiaomi Mi TV Stick: all ways and settings

Broadcasting your smartphone screen to the big screen via Xiaomi Mi TV Stick opens up new possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to showing presentations or running mobile games on your TV. However, many users face compatibility issues, image delays or sudden connection breakdowns. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of broadcasting – from standard Miracast to alternative solutions for iPhone and older Android models, and explain how to fix typical errors.

The Mi TV Stick (including the Mi TV Stick 4K and Mi TV Stick Basic) feature is that it supports multiple wireless protocols, but not all of them work equally consistently. For example, Google Cast (built into YouTube or Netflix) often works better than Universal Miracast, and iOS will require workarounds. We tested each method on real devices and collected unique data on signal delay and supported resolutions for different scenarios.

1.Preparation of Xiaomi Mi TV Stick for broadcast

Before setting up the connection, make sure your Mi TV Stick is ready to receive the signal. Most broadcast problems arise from incorrect setups of the console or outdated firmware.

First, check:

• 🔌 Power: Use the original power supply (5V/1A) — Insufficient voltage can cause broadcast failures.
• 📶 Wi-Fi network: the console and phone must be connected to the same network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz – depending on the method).
• 🔄 Updates: Go to Settings → About the prefix → Update the system and install the latest version of the software.
• 🎯 Regime. HDMI: On some TVs, you need to manually select the source of the signal (Source button or Input on the remote control).

If you are using Mi TV Stick 4K, activate HDMI CEC mode in settings (Settings → Display and Sound → HDMI CEC) to allow you to control the console from the TV remote, which is convenient for broadcasting.

⚠️ Warning: If your TV doesn't recognize the console, try connecting it to another HDMI-Some TV models block ports with support ARC externally.

Method 2: Wireless streaming over Miracast (for Android)

Miracast is a wireless screen transfer standard supported by most Android devices (starting with version 4.2). Xiaomi Mi TV Stick has built-in support for this protocol, but there are nuances:

On the phone:

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Screen transfer (on MIUI the path may differ: Settings → Screen → Wireless display).
2. Turn on device search. Your Mi TV Stick should appear on the list (the name will match the name of the Wi-Fi console network).
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

On the console:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Network settings → Miracast and activate standby mode.
• 🔒 If the connection is not established, try to disable VPN firewall on the phone.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No binding to specific applications (full screen broadcasts).
• ✅ Minimum latency (around 50–100 ms) – suitable for gaming.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Doesn't work on iPhones.
• ❌ Artifacts are possible at high resolution (especially on Mi). TV Stick Basic).

3. Method 2: Google Cast (for Android and iOS)

Google Cast (aka Chromecast) is an alternative protocol that is supported by many apps (YouTube, Netflix, Spotify), unlike Miracast, it does not broadcast the entire screen, but content from a particular application.

Instructions for Android:

1. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
2. Click on the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
3. Select your Mi TV Stick from the list of devices.

For the iPhone:

1. Install the Google Home app from the App Store.
2. Add Mi TV Stick as a new device (click + → Set up the device).
3. In supported apps (such as Netflix), select the Cast icon and specify your console.

Comparison with Miracast:

⚠️ Note: If you're streaming through Google Cast, you only want to see the audio output settings in the app. For example, on YouTube, you need to click on the Cast icon and select Transmit the audio to the app. TV.

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If Google Cast doesn't find a set-top box, try rebooting your router, sometimes changing your Wi-Fi channel from automatic to fixed (like 6th or 11th).

4. Method 3: Wired connection (USB/HDMI)

If wireless methods are unstable, you can use a wired connection.

• 📱 Android smartphone with support USB-C or micro-USB OTG.
• 🔌 adapter USB-C/HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI).
• 🔄 Cable HDMI (usually comes with a prefix).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone.
2. Connect the adapter to the Mi TV Stick through HDMI-cable HDMI IN prefixed).
3. On your phone, turn on HDMI Transfer mode (usually appears automatically).

Advantages:

• ✅ Zero Latency – Ideal for Games.
• ✅ Stable connection without interference.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires the purchase of an adapter (from 500) ₽).
• ❌ Phone's discharged faster.

5. Method 4: Alternative applications (for all devices)

If the standard methods don't work, you can use third-party applications.

For Android:

• 📺 ApowerMirror – supports screen broadcasting and control from the TV.
• 🎮 TeamViewer QuickSupport – allows you to broadcast the screen with minimal latency.

For iOS:

• 🍎 AirScreen - emulates AirPlay on Mi TV Stick (must be installed) APK prefix).
• 🔄 LetsView – cross-platform solution with support for iPhone.

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and Mi TV Stick (via Google Play or APK).
2. Run the app on both devices and select Phone Screen Mirroring mode.
3. Connect to a single Wi-Fi network or use Hotspot on your phone.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications on Mi TV Stick may be alerted to security. Allow installation from unknown sources in settings (Settings) → Personal data → Security → Unknown sources).

6. Solving typical problems

Even when you set it up properly, users are faced with errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The console does not appear in the list of devices for Miracast.

• 🔄 Reboot the router and console.
• 📶 Check that the phone and console are connected to the same network (not the guest!).
• 🔧 Reset the network settings on the console (Settings) → Network and Internet → Resetting network settings).

Problem 2: Delayed image or sound during broadcasting.

• 📶 Switch to 5 GHz network (if the router supports).
• 🔇 In the settings of the sound consoles select PCM Instead of Auto (Settings) → Sound. → Audio format).
• 🎮 For games, reduce the broadcast resolution to 720p.

Problem 3: Google Cast works, but there is no sound.

• 🔊 Check if the phone is silent.
• 🔄 In the app (such as YouTube), click on the Cast icon and select Transmit the sound to TV.
• 🔧 Update the application through which the broadcast is being broadcasted.

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If none of the methods work, try resetting the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick to factory settings (Settings → About the console → Settings Reset).This will delete all the data, but often solves compatibility issues.

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of the broadcast method depends on your tasks:

For most users, Google Cast is the best solution because of its simplicity and stability. If you want to broadcast the whole screen (for example, for games or for displaying the interface), you should use Miracast or a wired connection.

FAQ: Frequent questions