How to stream your phone screen to Xiaomi TV: all ways with instructions

Broadcasting the screen of a smartphone to the big screen of a Xiaomi Mi TV opens up new possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to showing presentations or streaming games. However, not all users know that you do not need to buy additional devices for this - modern Xiaomi TVs support several built-in wireless and wired image transmission technologies. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, including hidden functions that the manufacturer does not always advertise.

The main problem with connection is protocol compatibility. For example, Miracast doesn't work on all smartphones, and AirPlay is officially only supported on Apple devices. Also, users often experience image latency (lag) or poor broadcast quality. We'll not only show you how to set up a connection, but also explain how to minimize these problems depending on your TV and phone model.

It is important to consider the generation of technology: the new Mi TV Q2 or Mi TV A Pro 2023-2026 supports Wi-Fi 6 and HDMI 2.1, which significantly improves the stability of the connection. At the same time, older models like the Mi TV 4S may require additional adapters. If you are not sure about the characteristics of your TV, check them in the Settings → About TV menu.

1. Wireless streaming on Miracast (for Android)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that supports almost all Xiaomi TVs and most Android smartphones (since version 4.2). The main advantage of the method is that there is no need for a router: devices connect directly over Wi-Fi Direct. However, there are also disadvantages: delays during broadcast or games, as well as a resolution restriction (usually up to 1080p).

To activate Miracast on your Xiaomi TV, follow the following steps:

1. Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless projection (Miracast).
2. Activate the option to Enable wireless projection.
3. On your smartphone, open Settings → Connected devices → Screen broadcast (the name of the item may vary depending on the manufacturer).
4. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure your TV is on Wi-Fi (even if you don’t have a router).
• 🔧 Update the TV firmware to the latest version (relevant for models older than 2020).

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If the broadcast is interrupted, try to reduce the screen resolution of the smartphone to 720p in the developer settings (Settings → About phone → Assembly number – tap 7 times).

On Xiaomi TVs with an Amlogic processor (such as the Mi TV 4A), Miracast may not work as smoothly due to the limitations of the chipset, in which case alternative methods are recommended.

2. Stream from iPhone to AirPlay (for Apple)

Owners of iPhones or iPads can stream the screen to Xiaomi TV via AirPlay, Apple’s proprietary protocol, but there’s a caveat: Xiaomi TVs don’t support AirPlay out of the box.

1. Install the AirScreen app on your TV (available on Google Play for Mi TV).
2. Launch the application and follow the configuration instructions.
3. On the iPhone, open Control Point (swipe down from the upper right corner) and press Duplicate screen.
4. Select your TV from the list.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Minimum latency (about 50–100 ms) that is suitable for gaming.
• 📺 Support 4K HDR on new Xiaomi models.
• 🔒 Encrypted connection (more secure than Miracast).

Disadvantages:

• 💰 AirScreen is paid (the free version has session time limits).
• 📱 On older iPhones (up to iPhone 8) may have problems with resolution above 1080p.

3. Wired connection via HDMI (best quality)

If you want maximum image quality without delay, the best option is wired HDMI connection.

• 🎮 Gamers (minimum lag).
• 🎬 Watching movies in 4K HDR.
• 💼 Presentations and work with documents.

Connection will require:

• 🔌 Adapter (depending on the smartphone connector): USB-C → HDMI (For modern Android and iPhone 15+). Lightning → HDMI (iPhone up to 14th model. Micro-USB → HDMI (old Android).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (preferably version 2.0 or higher) 4K).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and then connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-input (usually by the Source button on the remote control).
3. On a smartphone, you may need to enable HDMI Mode in the screen settings (on some models, this happens automatically).

Important: Some smartphones (e.g. Xiaomi Poco) may turn off the internal screen when connected via HDMI. To avoid this, check the settings for developers → Secondary display simulation.

4. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV runs on Android TV (such as Mi TV Q1 or Mi TV P1), you can use the built-in Google Cast feature, an analogue of Chromecast. This method is convenient for streaming content from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos), but does not support full-screen duplication (except for some models with Android 11+).

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the TV, turn on Google Cast in the network connection settings.
3. In an app (like YouTube), click the broadcast icon and select your TV.

Limitations:

• 🚫 Not all applications support Cast (e.g. TikTok or Cast). VK Video).
• 📱 On iPhone, the stream only works from a limited number of applications (YouTube, Google Photos).
• 🔊 The sound is broadcast only through the TV (the phone will be turned off).

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5. Alternative methods: DLNA and third-party applications

If standard methods don't work, you can use DLNA or specialized applications. DLNA is suitable for broadcasting media files (photos, videos, music), but does not support screen duplication.

• 📱 ApowerMirror (cross-platform, supports screen recording).
• 🎮 TeamViewer QuickSupport (for remote control).
• 🖥️ Vysor (requires connection by USB, But it works more stable than wireless analogues).

To set up DLNA:

1. On the TV, turn DLNA on to Settings → Network Services.
2. On your phone, use a media server application (e.g. BubbleUPnP).
3. Select files to broadcast and specify the TV as the output device.

Warning: Apps like ApowerMirror can collect data about your device. Check permissions in Settings → Apps before using.

6. Solving common problems

Even with the right setup, users often encounter errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Updates to the firmware on the TV (Settings) → On TV. → Update of the PO).
• 🛠️ Reset network settings on the phone (Settings) → System system → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth).
• 📡 Change in TV region (sometimes broadcast functions are blocked in some countries).

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On Xiaomi TVs with a MediaTek processor (for example, Mi TV P1), you need to turn off energy saving in the developer settings for stable operation of Miracast (Settings → About TV → Assembly Number – tap 7 times, then find the option Do not turn off Wi-Fi in sleep mode).

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of the broadcast method depends on your tasks:

• 🎮 For games: HDMI (Minimum lag or AirPlay (for iPhone).
• 🎬 For movies: Google Cast (if supported by the app) or HDMI (for 4K HDR).
• 📱 For presentations: Miracast (if there is no adapter) or HDMI (stability).
• 📸 For photo/music: DLNA or ApowerMirror.

For most users, the best solution is:

1. If there is. HDMI-adapter → use.
2. If you need a wireless method → Miracast (Android) or AirScreen (iPhone).
3. If compatibility with applications is important → Google Cast.

Tip: Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 11+ (e.g. Mi TV Q2 2023) have Quick Cast, which automatically selects the best protocol (Miracast or Cast) depending on the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions

If your TV or phone model is not mentioned in the article, check out the specifications in the official documentation or on the Xiaomi website. For new devices (2026), additional broadcast features may appear - watch for firmware updates.