How to transfer an image from a Samsung phone to a Xiaomi TV via Bluetooth: full instruction

Wirelessly streaming a smartphone screen to a TV has become an integral part of the modern multimedia experience. Owners of Samsung and Xiaomi devices often face the question of whether it is possible to organize such a transmission over Bluetooth without passing Wi-Fi or cables. The answer is ambiguous – classic Bluetooth is not designed for streaming video, but there are workarounds.

In this article, we will explore all the possible ways to connect the Samsung Galaxy (S, A, Note, etc.) to Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV or Xiaomi TV A Pro via Bluetooth connection. You will learn about the limitations of the technology, alternative methods using Bluetooth adapters, and how to combine Bluetooth with other protocols for stable broadcasting.

Why Bluetooth is not suitable for live video streaming

Bluetooth was originally designed to transmit small amounts of data, such as audio (for headphones), files or control commands, with major limitations that make it unsuitable for video broadcasting:

• 📉 Low bandwidth: maximum speed of Bluetooth 5.0 – up to 2 Mbit / s (real – 1-1.5 Mbit / s), whereas for Full HD Video requires a minimum of 8-10 Mbps.
• 🕒 High latency: even under ideal conditions, lags reach 100–200 ms, which is critical for video.
• 🔌 Limited range: stable connection is possible only at a distance of up to 10 meters without obstacles.
• 📱 Lack of protocol support: neither Samsung nor Xiaomi implemented Bluetooth video transmission in their devices.

However, Bluetooth can be used as an auxiliary channel for broadcast control or audio synchronization, for example, some screen mirroring applications (such as ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport) allow video to be transmitted over Wi-Fi Direct and audio to be transmitted over Bluetooth to reduce network load.

Alternative ways to stream from Samsung to Xiaomi TV

If your goal is to stream a Samsung screen on a Xiaomi TV, consider more efficient methods than Bluetooth. Here is a comparative table of options available:

For most users, Wi-Fi Direct (built into Xiaomi TV called Miracast) or Google Cast (if the TV supports Chromecast built-in) are the best solution.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs older than 2019 (e.g. Mi) TV 4A or Mi TV 4S) Miracast may not be supported. Check if the option is available in the Settings menu → Connection and sharing → Wireless projection.

Translation via Wi-Fi Direct (Miracast)

If you’re willing to give up Bluetooth in favor of a more stable connection, follow this guide to set up Wi-Fi Direct:

Turn on Wi-Fi on your Samsung phone

Make sure your TV and phone are connected to the same network (not necessarily)

Activate Miracast Mode on Xiaomi TV

Turn it off. VPN Energy-saving modes on the phone-->

1. On Xiaomi TV: Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless projection. Select Wi-Fi Direct or Miracast (name may vary depending on the model). Activate the option and wait for the TV to be available for detection.

On the Samsung phone:

• Open the Quick Settings Panel and press Smart View (or Wireless Display in Settings → Connections).
• In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV.
• Confirm the connection on both devices.

Once paired successfully, the phone screen will be duplicated on the TV, for optimal performance:

• 🔄 Use the "Games" mode on the TV to reduce delay.
• 📶 Place your phone and TV at a distance of no more than 5 meters.
• 🔋 Connect your phone to charge – broadcasting severely drains the battery.

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If the image slows down, try lowering the resolution in the Smart View settings on your phone. Go to Settings → Connections → Smart View → Image quality and select 720p instead of 1080p.

How to use Bluetooth to control your broadcast

While full-fledged Bluetooth video streaming is not possible, you can use it to control playback or audio transmission, such as:

• 🎵 Audio over Bluetooth: Connect your phone to your TV over Wi-Fi Direct for video and stream audio to Xiaomi TV Or external acoustics via Bluetooth, which will reduce the load on Wi-Fi.
• 🎮 Gaming Controller: Use a Bluetooth gamepad (e.g., Xiaomi Game Controller) to manage content on your TV screen.
• 📱 Remote: Some Samsung models (e.g. Galaxy) S23 Ultra can work as a remote for Xiaomi TV via Mi Remote app.

To configure audio over Bluetooth:

1. Connect your phone to your TV or speaker via Settings → Bluetooth.
2. In a live streaming app (such as YouTube or VLC), select an external audio device from the playback menu.

⚠️ Note: When using Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth simultaneously, signals may interfere, especially at 2.4 GHz. If the video starts to slow down, turn off Bluetooth or switch Wi-Fi to 5 GHz.

Review of applications for hybrid broadcast (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth)

Several third-party applications allow you to combine Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to improve the quality of the broadcast.

The only app that officially supports hybrid mode (Wi-Fi for video + Bluetooth for audio) on Xiaomi TV is ApowerMirror in version 2.5.7 and higher. However, this requires that the TV has a version of MIUI TV at least 3.0.

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and launch it.
2. Connect to your TV via Wi-Fi Direct (select Miracast from the app menu).
3. In the audio output settings (Settings → Sound), select a Bluetooth-connected device.

Solving Typical Problems in Translation

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

• 🔴 "Device not found": Restart your phone and TV. Make sure the TV is on Miracast mode. → Connection → Wireless projection. Turn off the flight mode on your phone.
• 📶 "Connection unstable": switch Wi-Fi on your phone to 5 GHz (if supported); remove other Bluetooth-connected devices; lower broadcast resolution to 720p.
• 🔊 "No sound": Check if the TV is switched off (Settings) → Sound. → Volume. In the broadcast settings, select Play audio on your TV. If you use Bluetooth for audio, make sure that the device is selected in Settings. → Sound. → Audio-guide.

Xiaomi TV models with an Amlogic processor (such as Mi TV 4X or Redmi Smart TV X) have a problem with “breaking the connection” after 5-10 minutes of broadcasting.

1. Turn off the power saving mode on the TV (Settings → Power supply).
2. Update the TV to the latest version.
3. In the Wi-Fi settings of the phone, turn off the option Automatic Network Switching.

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If the broadcast is interrupted with the error "Not supported format", try to turn on the phone Developer Mode and activate the option to turn off hardware acceleration in the screen settings.

Comparison with other brands: which is better for broadcasting?

Owners of Samsung and Xiaomi devices often wonder how convenient their combination is for broadcasting compared to other brands.

As you can see from the table, Xiaomi TV does not support AirPlay (unlike LG or Sony), which narrows the options for iPhone owners. However, for Samsung this is not critical – Wi-Fi Direct works steadily, and new models Xiaomi TV A Pro (2023) added support for Google Cast, which simplifies streaming from applications like YouTube or Netflix.

If you stream content from your phone frequently, look out for Xiaomi TVs with a MediaTek 9650 processor (like the Xiaomi TV Q2 2023) – they provide minimal latency with Miracast thanks to hardware-encoding video.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming from Samsung to Xiaomi TV