How to turn on a wireless display on Xiaomi: all ways and solutions to problems

Wirelessly transferring images from Xiaomi devices to the big screen is not only convenient, but also opens up new opportunities for working with multimedia. Miracast, WiDi and Xiaomi’s proprietary solutions allow you to broadcast the screen of a smartphone, tablet or laptop to a TV without HDMI wire. However, many users face difficulties in setting up: the TV does not find the device, there are image delays, and sound is transmitted with interference.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to enable wireless display on Xiaomi devices, from Redmi and POCO smartphones to Mi TV and Mi Box. You will learn how to configure broadcasting through the built-in MIUI functions, the Mi Home app, as well as third-party utilities like ApowerMirror or TeamViewer.

1.What wireless broadcasting technologies Xiaomi supports

Before setting up, it is important to understand what protocols are used in your devices. Xiaomi supports several standards:

• 📱 Miracast is a universal protocol for transmitting video and sound over Wi-Fi Direct. It works on most smartphones Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO (starting with MIUI 8) and Mi TV TVs (series 4A, 4S, 5 and later).
• 🖥️ WiDi (Wireless Display) is a technology from Intel that is compatible with Windows laptops and some Mi Box models. It requires support on both sides.
• 🌐 DLNA is a protocol for streaming media files (photos, videos, music), but not for screen mirroring. Supported by all Mi TV and Xiaomi smartphones.
• 🔄 AirPlay is Apple's proprietary protocol, but some Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi TV Q2 75) support it through software updates.
• 📡 Mi Screen Mirroring is a proprietary solution from Xiaomi, optimized for the brand ecosystem. It works faster than Miracast, but only between Xiaomi devices.

Important: Miracast and WiDi deliver full screen duplication (including sound and touch input), whereas DLNA only allows you to play files without interactivity. If you need to show a presentation or play mobile games on a large screen, choose the first two options.

2. Preparation of devices before setting up

To avoid connection problems, follow the preliminary steps:

Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network (or activate Wi-Fi Direct)

Update your TV and smartphone to the latest version

Turn off VPNs and firewalls (they can block data transfers)

Charge your smartphone by at least 50% (broadcasting consumes a lot of energy)

Make sure that the distance between the devices does not exceed 5 meters.-->

Pay special attention to firmware versions. For example, Mi TV 4A TVs before MIUI TV 3.0 had problems connecting devices on Android 11+. Update the software through the Settings menu → About TV → System Update.

Also check if your TV supports 5GHz Wi-Fi. This range provides more stable broadcast without delay, but some budget Xiaomi models (such as the Mi TV 4S 32) only work at 2.4GHz.

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If the TV doesn’t find your smartphone, try restarting both devices and turning on Device Search mode in Wi-Fi Direct settings.

3. Enable wireless display on Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO smartphones

The instructions are relevant for devices on MIUI 12/13/14 (including Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4/X5, Xiaomi 11/12/13).

1. Open Settings and go to Connect and Sharing → Wireless Display (on some firmware – Screen Broadcast).
2. Activate the Wireless Display (or Miracast) slider.
3. From the list of available devices, select your TV or Mi Box. If not, click Update or Device Search.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices, and the TV may be asked for permission to broadcast.

On smartphones with MIUI 14 (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the menu may look different: Settings → Screen → Screen Broadcast. There is also an option Game Mode, which reduces latency when streaming mobile games.

If your smartphone doesn’t find the TV, try an alternative way through the notification panel:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel.
2. Find the Broadcast icon (or Cast) and hold it for 2 seconds.
3. In the menu that opens, select the target device.

4.Configure wireless display on Mi TV and Mi Box TVs

The connection process depends on the TV model, and let's look at two options: the built-in menu and the Mi Home app.

Method 1: Through settings of the TV

1. On the Mi TV remote, press the Menu button (or Settings on new remotes).
2. Go to Settings → Connections → Wireless Display (or Screen Mirroring).
3. Activate the option and wait until the TV appears in the list of available devices on your smartphone.

On the Mi Box S or Mi Box 4K, the path will be different: Settings → Device → Wireless Display. You can also turn on Performance Priority mode, which reduces latency when watching videos.

Method 2: Through the Mi Home app

If the TV doesn’t appear in the list of devices, try connecting via Mi Home:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone and log in to your Xiaomi account.
2. Add the TV to the app (if not already added).
3. Go to the device card and find the option Screen Mirroring or Screen Mirroring.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to pair devices.

The advantage of this method is the ability to control the broadcast through the application, including adjusting the quality of the flow and enabling the game mode.

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On Mi TV Q1/Q2 with Google TV, the wireless display is configured via Settings → Devices and Networks → Wireless Display. There is also an option Only Sound, useful for connecting to acoustic systems.

5. Alternative methods of screen broadcasting

If the built-in features don't work or don't work, use third-party solutions. We tested a few apps and identified the best ones:

To install ApowerMirror or TeamViewer on your Mi TV TV, use the built-in Google Play Store (available on Android TV models). If you don't have a store, download the APK- file to a flash drive and install it through the File Manager.

Example of settings through Google Home:

1. Install the app on your smartphone and add the TV to your home network.
2. Click on the TV card and select Broadcast my screen.
3. Confirm the connection on the TV.

This method provides minimal latency, but requires stable Wi-Fi 5 GHz.

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To stream games from Xiaomi/Redmi to your TV, use ApowerMirror in Game Controller mode – this will reduce latency to 80-100 ms.

6. Solving common problems

Even if you set it up properly, you can get errors, and we'll look at the typical cases and the ways to fix them.

Problem 1: The TV can't find the smartphone

• 🔄 Restart both devices and router.
• 📶 Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not the guest network!).
• 🔧 On your smartphone, turn on Developer Mode and activate Debugging over Wi-Fi (Settings → About Phone → Version MIUI – press 7 times).
• 🛠️ Update your TV firmware to the latest version (especially for the Mi TV 4A and Mi Box S).

Problem 2: Sound is transmitted but no image (or vice versa)

This is typical for devices with incompatible codecs.

• 🎵 On the TV, select PCM instead of Dolby or DTS in the audio settings.
• 📺 On your smartphone, in the stream menu, turn on the option Optimize for Video (if any).
• 🔄 Try a different protocol: for example, use Google Cast instead of Miracast.

Problem 3: Strong lags or tears of the image

Causes and solutions:

• 📶 Switch the router to the 5GHz band (if supported).
• 📵 Reduce the distance between the devices to 2-3 meters.
• 🔋 Turn off background apps on your smartphone (especially instant messengers and downloaders).
• 🖥️ On the TV, in the broadcast settings, select Quality: Standard instead of High.

⚠️ Warning: Mi TV P1 and Q2 TVs may have a color rendering problem when connected via Miracast (the image turns green) due to a firmware error MIUI TV 4.0.32 Solution: update the software or use Google Cast.

7. Optimization of broadcasting for games and video

If you plan to stream games (Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile) or watch movies in 4K HDR, standard settings may not work.

For games:

• 🎮 Turn on the TV Game mode (Settings → Picture → Image mode).
• 📱 On your smartphone, select Low Latency (available on MIUI 13+ in your broadcast settings.
• 🔌 Connect your smartphone to charge – the broadcast consumes up to 30% of the battery per hour.
• 📶 Use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (e.g., Xiaomi AX3600) to minimize lags.

For 4K/HDR video:

• 📺 On your TV, activate HDR10 and Dolby Vision in the image settings.
• 🎥 In a broadcast application (e.g., ApowerMirror), select the resolution 1920×1080 or 3840×2160 (if supported).
• 🔊 For Dolby Atmos sound, use a separate connection via HDMI ARC or Optical.

On Mi TV Q1E and later, AI Super Resolution is available, which improves the quality of streaming video. Include it in Settings → Picture → AI- processing.

⚠️ Warning: When streaming 4K HDR- content over Miracast on Xiaomi smartphones, there may be a ripple problem on dark scenes. This is due to a limitation of Wi-Fi bandwidth. Solution: use Google Cast or wired connection via USB-C HDMI →

8. Comparison of wireless technologies: what to choose

Each protocol has its pros and cons. Below is a comparison table for Xiaomi devices:

For most tasks, Miracast or Mi Screen Mirroring is the best option – they provide the best balance between quality and latency. If you need to stream 4K HDR- content (such as Disney+ movies), use Google Cast.

For gamers on Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO, the best choice is Mi Screen Mirroring in low latency mode or wired connection via a USB-C → HDMI adapter (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter).

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On Xiaomi smartphones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (such as Xiaomi 13 Pro) Wi-Fi 6E is supported, allowing you to stream video to 4K@60fps with minimal lags through Miracast.

FAQ: Frequent questions on wireless display on Xiaomi