How to broadcast the screen of Xiaomi phone on TV: all ways with photos

Do you want to show pictures from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV or stream a movie with Xiaomi without losing quality? Smartphone screen transmission on TV is one of the most popular features, but not everyone knows how to do it correctly. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways for Redmi, POCO and Mi devices (including models from 2023-2026), from wireless protocols to wired adapters, taking into account the features of MIUI and HyperOS firmware.

The main problem with users is unstable connection, image delays or lack of sound. Not only will we give step-by-step instructions, but we will also explain why some methods do not work on your model, how to circumvent manufacturer restrictions and what settings to optimize for smooth broadcasting. For example, did you know that Miracast is disabled by default on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with HyperOS and needs to be activated manually through the engineering menu?

At the end of the article, you'll find a comparative table of all the ways in terms of speed, quality and compatibility, as well as answers to common questions, from solving the black screen problem to adjusting the sound when broadcasting via HDMI.

1. Wireless streaming via Miracast (built into MIUI)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard supported by most modern TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, Xiaomi TV) and Xiaomi smartphones since the Redmi Note 5. The main advantage is that there is no dependence on the Internet: the connection is established directly between the phone and TV over Wi-Fi Direct.

To begin the broadcast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen transfer (to HyperOS path may differ: Settings) → Screen. → Wireless display).
• 📺 On TV: Activate Screen Mirroring Mode (on Xiaomi) TV It's a quick setup. → Screen duplication).
• 🔍 From the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your TV. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the phone doesn't find the TV,

Wi-Fi on your phone (not necessarily connected to the network)|

Television and telephone are at a distance of ≤5 meters |

Power saving mode is turned off on TV (can block Wi-Fi Direct)|

Updated firmware on both devices (especially relevant for Xiaomi) TV A2/A3 2023 year-end)-->

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X5 Pro) Miracast is hidden. To enable it, go to Settings. → About the phone, 5 times tap on the version MIUI, Then, in the engineering menu, select Wireless Display Certification and activate the option.

The advantages of Miracast:

• ⚡ Minimum delay (up to 50 ms) – suitable for gaming.
• 🎵 It transmits both video and sound at the same time.
• 🔒 It works without internet access.

Disadvantages:

• 📶 Requires Wi-Fi 5 GHz support (older TVs may not work).
• 🔋 Quickly puts down the battery of the phone (consumer) ~20% per hour).

2. Streaming via Google Cast (Chromecast, Android TV)

If your TV is running Android TV (e.g. Xiaomi Mi TV 4S/5, Sony Bravia) or connected to Google Chromecast, use Google Cast protocol. Unlike Miracast, here the phone sends content (video, photos, music) rather than duplicate the entire screen.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube, Google Photos, Netflix).
3. Slip on the Cast icon (📡) and choose your TV.

To duplicate the entire screen:

1. Go to Settings → Connected devices → Connect to the device.
2. Select Screen Broadcast and find the TV in the list.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14), Google Cast may conflict with Miracast. Turn off Miracast in the wireless display settings before connecting.

List of apps that support Google Cast:

3. a wired connection through HDMI-adapter (without delay)

If you want maximum quality (4K/60fps, HDR) or stable broadcast for gaming, use a wired connection via a USB-C → HDMI adapter.This method works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5.

What you need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C to HDMI (We recommend models with DisplayLink chip for support 4K).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (version 2.0 or higher) 4K).
• ⚡ Power supply for the phone (broadcast drains the battery in 1-2 hours).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port of the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV via HDMI.
3. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-entrance.
4. The phone may be asked to allow the transfer of the screen — confirm.

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If the image doesn’t show up, try restarting the phone with the adapter connected. Some Xiaomi models (like the Redmi K50) require you to activate the USB Debugging mode in the developer settings.

Advantages of wired connection:

• 🎮 Delay. <10 Ideal for games (Call of Duty Mobile, Genshin Impact).
• 📊 Support for permits up to 4K@60Hz and HDR10.
• 🔇 No problem with sound (transmitted by the HDMI).

Disadvantages:

• 💰 Expensive: A high-quality adapter costs from 1500 ₽.
• 🔌 Limited cable length (max. 3 meters without amplifier).
• 🔋 The phone gets very hot during a long broadcast.

4. Broadcast via Wi-Fi Direct (for old TVs)

If your TV doesn’t support Miracast or Google Cast (like pre-2018 models), try Wi-Fi Direct, which creates a direct network between your phone and TV, but has limitations:

How to connect:

1. On the TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct (on the network menu).
2. On Xiaomi phone, go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Select the TV from the list and confirm the connection.
4. Run the stream via the Mi Remote or LocalCast app (available on Google Play).

⚠️ Note: When using Wi-Fi Direct, your phone will not be able to connect to the Internet at the same time. To stream online videos (such as YouTube), first download the content to your device.

Limitations of Wi-Fi Direct:

• 📉 Maximum authorization — 720p (sometime — 1080p artifact-like).
• 🎵 The sound is transmitted separately (may be unsynchronized with the video).
• 🐢 Latency up to 300 ms - unsuitable for gaming.

5. Use of third-party applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in methods don't work, try specialized applications that are suitable for broadcasting on Windows/Mac and then output to TV or to bypass firmware restrictions.

Top.-3 apps:

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (or PC connected to TV).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On your phone, run ApowerMirror and select M (Mirror).
4. The scanner finds the TV, confirm the connection.

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The app side is the only way to stream the screen to Apple TVs or webOS (LG) TVs that don’t directly support Miracast.

6. Problem Solving: Black screen, no sound, connection breaks

Even with the right setup, you can get errors, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

Problem 1: Black screen when connected

• 🔄 Restart your phone and TV.
• 📱 On Xiaomi, turn off Optimization MIUI for the broadcast application (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Screen broadcasting → Battery → No restrictions).
• 🔌 If you use HDMI-Adapter, check for DisplayPort Alt Mode support (cheap adapters may not work).

Problem 2: No sound.

• 🔊 When Miracast, make sure the right sound source is chosen on TV (HDMI ARC or TV Speakers).
• 📵 When Google Cast, turn off Bluetooth headphones on your phone.
• 🎵 In the phone sound settings (Settings) → Sound) select Output device → Television.

Issue 3: Permanent connection breaks

• 📶 Switch the router to the 5 GHz channel (less busy).
• 🔌 Disconnect other devices from Wi-Fi (especially smart light bulbs and cameras).
• 📱 On the phone, activate the High Performance mode (Settings) → Battery → Performance mode).

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming Xiaomi screen on TV