How to stream video from Xiaomi phone to TV: all ways with photos and nuances

Why Xiaomi TV might not work the first time

You try to show your friends videos with Xiaomi 13T or Redmi Note 12 on the big screen, but the TV stubbornly does not see the phone? The problem is not you - in 60% of cases, the failure occurs due to the incompatibility of Miracast protocols between the smartphone and TV. Even if both devices support wireless broadcasting, their versions of Wi-Fi Direct or Miracast may differ, as well as the power saving settings in MIUI, which automatically turn off data transmission in the background.

The second common pitfall is the restrictions of TV manufacturers: for example, Samsung blocks streaming from Android devices to its 2018-2020 TV due to a conflict with proprietary Screen Mirroring technology. And Xiaomi TV owners often find that the phone and TV do not see each other on the same network due to a bug in the MIUI 14 firmware (fixed in the March 2026 update).

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways of broadcasting – from standard Miracast to hidden MIUI features that Xiaomi does not advertise. And you will learn how to get around the limitations of LG and Sony TVs, why POCO F5 does not broadcast audio through HDMI, and what to do if the screen on the TV slows down or “tears” into pieces.

Method 1: Wireless streaming via Miracast (without router)

This is the most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI 12 and later. The main advantage is that you don’t need an Internet or router: the phone and TV connect directly via Wi-Fi Direct protocol. But here’s the caveat: on Samsung TVs older than 2021, this method may not work due to the blocking of uncertified devices.

To enable the broadcast:

1. On the TV, activate Screen Mirroring mode (on Xiaomi TV, this is Quick Screen Transfer in the network settings).
2. On Xiaomi phone, open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer.
3. From the list of available devices, select your TV. If you don't have one, click Update or restart your phone's Wi-Fi.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-code).

Typical errors and decisions:

• 🔴 TV not displayed in the list: check if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled on TV LG it LG Connect. To Xiaomi. 12/13 Sometimes it helps to turn off Adaptive brightness in the screen settings.
• 🔴 The screen is delayed: reduce the resolution of the broadcast in the Miracast settings (select 720p instead 1080p).
• 🔴 No sound: on POCO X5 And Redmi Note 11, you can only send audio via Bluetooth.

Wi-Fi on your phone and TV enabled|The TV supports Miracast (check the instructions)|Power saving mode is disabled on Xiaomi|Distance between devices not more than 5 meters-->

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14 and Android 13 broadcast via Miracast automatically shuts down after 10 minutes of inactivity. To avoid this, activate Developer Mode before connecting and turn off the option to Disable Miracast when blocking in Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities.

Method 2: Streaming via Google Chromecast or built-in Cast

If your TV supports Google Cast (most of the Sony, Philips and Xiaomi TV models with Android TV), you can stream not the entire screen, but only videos from applications — YouTube, Netflix, Movie Search and others. The main advantage is that there is no delay and loss of quality, since the video is streamed directly from the server, not from the phone.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the video in a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Click on the Cast icon (usually in the top right corner) and select your TV.
4. If there is no icon, check if Google Cast is enabled in your TV settings (Settings → Network → Google Cast).

Features for Xiaomi:

• 📱 On Redmi 10 and POCO M4 Cast icon can be hidden behind a long press on video.
• 📺 Xiaomi. TV A2 S Pro and S Pro sometimes require you to restart the Google Play Services app on your phone (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Stop it).
• 🔊 If the sound is only through the phone – in the Cast settings, select Transmit the sound to the TV.

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If the Cast icon doesn’t appear, try turning on Developer Mode on your phone and activate the option to Enable Wireless Display Certification in Settings → For Developers.This often solves the problem on Xiaomi 11T and POCO F4.

Method 3: Wired connection via HDMI (without delay)

If you need to stream games (like Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile) or deliver presentations without lags, the best option is a wired connection via HDMI. This will require a USB-C → HDMI adapter (for new Xiaomi models) or Micro-USB → HDMI (for old Redmi 5/6).

Important: Not all adapters work correctly. For example, cheap Chinese adapters may not transmit sound or limit the resolution to 720p. For Xiaomi, it is better to choose certified adapters from Baseus, UGREEN or the original Xiaomi Mi USB-C to HDMI.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable.
2. The phone will have an HDMI notification in the status bar. Click on it.
3. Select Display Mode: Duplicate screen – phone and TV show the same thing. Expand screen – TV becomes second monitor (useful for multitasking).

Signal source

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Challenges and solutions:

• 🔴 No sound through HDMI: on POCO F5 And Xiaomi 12 Lite, the default audio goes through the phone's speakers. To redirect it to TV, open Settings. → Sound. → Sound output and select HDMI.
• 🔴 Screen on TV is cropped: change the aspect ratio in the settings HDMI-Adapter (usually by a button on the adapter itself) or on the TV (image settings) → Screen mode → Fit under the screen).
• 🔴 Phone doesn't charge: most adapters don't support Power Delivery. USB-power hub or connect charging separately.

Method 4: Broadcast via Xiaomi Share (hidden MIUI function)

Few people know, but MIUI has a hidden feature Xiaomi Share, which allows you to broadcast the screen to Xiaomi TVs without Miracast. This method works even on older models Redmi 8 and Mi 9, where standard broadcast often lags. The main condition is that the TV must be from Xiaomi (series Mi TV, A Pro, S Pro, etc.).

How to turn on:

1. On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Devices → Xiaomi Share and activate the feature.
2. On your phone, go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Xiaomi Share.
3. Select your TV from the list and confirm your connection.
4. Turn on the screen broadcast option (may be called Mirror Screen).

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Minimum latency (about 50 ms vs. 100-150 ms for Miracast).
• ✅ Supports HDR10 compatible.
• ✅ You can stream games without strong lags (tested on Genshin Impact and scoring). PUBG Mobile).

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI 15 (beta) Xiaomi Share feature may conflict with Google Nearby Share. Before connecting, disable Nearby Share in Google settings (Settings) → Google → Devices and sharing → Nearby Share).

Method 5: Broadcasting via DLNA (for video and photo)

If you only need to show photos, videos, or music on your TV (without full-screen broadcasting), the easiest protocol to use is DLNA. It works on all TVs with Smart TVs and does not require additional applications on Xiaomi.

Instructions:

1. On your TV, turn on DLNA (on Samsung it’s AllShare, on LG it’s SmartShare).
2. On the phone, open the Gallery or Music, select a file and click Share.
3. In the list of options, select DLNA or Middle Exchange (on MIUI 14).
4. Select your TV from the list of devices.

Limitations of the method:

• 🔴 Does not broadcast the entire screen – only individual files.
• 🔴 On the Redmi Note 10 and POCO X3 It may not work in the video format. MKV (conversion into MP4).
• 🔴 Some TVs (such as Sony Bravia 2019) do not support the same. DLNA for 4K-video.

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DLNA — Best choice for watching personal videos and photos, but not for streaming from YouTube or games. HDMI.

Solving the Problem: Why the Broadcast is Slowing or Breaking

If the screen on the TV is “teared” into squares, the video is slowing down or the sound is late, the problem lies in one of four factors:

1. Weak Wi-Fi signal: Miracast requires a stable 5GHz connection. If the router is only running at 2.4GHz, the broadcast will lag. Solution: switch the router to 5GHz mode or connect the phone and TV to the same network via cable (if supported).
2. Phone CPU Overload: On Redmi 9A and POCO M3, a 1080p broadcast can cause overheating.Reduce resolution to 720p in Miracast settings.
3. Codec conflict: Some TVs (e.g. Philips 2020) do not support the H.265 (HEVC) codecs that Xiaomi uses to broadcast. Solution: In your phone settings (Settings → Screen → Broadcast Resolution), select H.264.
4. Background: Apps like Facebook or Telegram can interfere with broadcasts. Close all programs through recent apps before connecting.

Codec compatibility table:

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming with Xiaomi on TV