How to transfer the screen from Xiaomi phone to Mi TV: all working methods

Broadcasting a screen from a Xiaomi smartphone to a Mi TV is a convenient way to show photos, videos or even games on the big screen without unnecessary wires. However, many users face problems: connection is interrupted, picture is slowed, you can not connect at all. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of broadcasting – from built-in MIUI functions to third-party applications – and also tell you how to avoid typical errors.

The Xiaomi ecosystem is very different, because it offers multiple wireless content technologies, like Miracast, Google Cast, DLNA, and even Mi Share, but not all of them are equally stable. Miracast can be latent on older models, and Google Cast requires you to connect to a single Wi-Fi network. We tested each method on different devices, from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and we identified the most reliable ones.

If you want to not just duplicate the screen, but stream a specific video (for example, from YouTube or Netflix), then you should use specialized applications. For gamers, a wired connection via USB-C → HDMI will work, which minimizes delays. At the end of the article you will find a comparative table of all methods with the pros and cons of each.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (built-in MIUI function)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that supports all modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 10) and Mi TVs (series 4A/4S/5 and later), the main advantage of the method is that it does not require a connection to a single Wi-Fi network, since the devices connect directly to the Wi-Fi Direct protocol.

To begin the broadcast:

• 📱 On your smartphone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen broadcast (or Quick settings) → Broadcasting).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Miracast (or Sources) → Screen mirroring).
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, select your Mi TV. Confirm the connection on both screens.

Speed depends on the phone and TV model. For example, on the Xiaomi 12 Pro and Mi TV Q2 75, the delay is ~100 ms, which is acceptable for video, but not for dynamic games. On budget devices like the Redmi 9A, you can experience slowdowns when watching Full HD.

⚠️ Warning: If the broadcast is cut off, check if the connection is blocked by the power saving mode on the smartphone. → Battery. → Energy saving regime.

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For stable operation Miracast keep your smartphone and TV at a distance of no more than 5 meters and make sure that there are no obstacles between them (walls, furniture).

2. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Mi TV is running on Android TV (e.g. Mi TV Stick, Mi Box S or Google TVs), the easiest way to use is to use Google Cast, which allows you to stream not only the screen, but also individual apps (e.g. YouTube, Netflix, Twitch).

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube).
3. Slip on the broadcast icon (📺) and choose your Mi. TV.
4. To duplicate the entire screen: in Settings → Connected devices → Screen broadcast, select a TV.

Google Cast has the advantage of minimal latency (about 50 ms) and support for high resolution (up to 4K@60fps on compatible devices), but additional software such as SoundWire may be needed to stream system sounds (such as from games).

3. Wired connection via USB-C → HDMI

For those who need maximum stability (for example, to stream games or watch movies in high resolution), the best option is wired connection. Modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with the Xiaomi 11 series) support DisplayPort Alt Mode, which allows you to display the image via USB-C → HDMI adapter.

What you need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C to HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI 4K or universal from Anker).
• 📏 Cable HDMI 2.0 (support 4K@60Hz).
• ⚡ Power supply for a smartphone (broadcast discharges the battery faster than usual).

Connection:

1. Insert the adapter into the USB-C port of the smartphone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV with an HDMI cable.
3. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-entrance.
4. On the smartphone may appear a request for permission to broadcast – confirm it.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3) DisplayPort is not supported. Check the specifications of your device on the Xiaomi website.

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4. Broadcasting via DLNA (for media files)

If you only need to stream photos, videos, or music (without screen duplication), then DLNA is the easiest protocol to use.This protocol supports all Xiaomi smartphones and Mi TVs out of the box.

How to set up:

1. On TV: Enable DLNA in Settings → Network → DLNA.
2. On your smartphone: open the Gallery or Music, select a file → Share → Broadcast to the device.
3. In the list, select your Mi TV.

DLNA It is convenient for watching home videos or listening to music, but is not suitable for games or streaming due to the long delay (up to 500 ms, MKV with rare codecs) may not be reproduced.

Party of the broadcast annex

If the built-in methods don't work (e.g., on older models), you can use third-party applications. We tested the three most popular ones:

The most versatile option is ApowerMirror, which allows you to broadcast the screen even to TVs without Android TV, but requires a connection to a single Wi-Fi network.

1. Download ApowerMirror from Google Play to your phone and TV (if you have Android TV).
2. Run the app on both devices.
3. On your phone, select M → Mi TV from the list of available devices.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Netflix or Disney)+) Blocking broadcasts through third-party programs due to protection DRM Widevine. In this case, use Google Cast.

6. Solving broadcasting problems

If the screen is not broadcasting or the connection is constantly breaking, check the following points:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices – it solves 70% of Miracast problems.
• 📶 Change your Wi-Fi channel on your router (e.g. from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz) if you use Google Cast.
• 🔧 Update the firmware on your TV and smartphone (in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🚫 Turn it off. VPN — It can block the local connection.

If the broadcast is with artifacts (strips, jerks), try:

• Reduce the screen resolution on the smartphone (in Settings → Display → Screen resolution).
• Close background applications that consume the Internet (for example, Telegram or YouTube).
• Use a wired connection instead of a wireless one.

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Mi TVs with PatchWall firmware below version 3.0 may not support Google Cast. Update TV via Settings → About TV → Software Update.

Comparative table of translation methods

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