Wireless projection on a Xiaomi TV: how to turn Miracast, DLNA and AirPlay on and configure

Wirelessly transferring images from your phone, tablet or laptop to the big screen of Xiaomi TV is a convenient feature for watching movies, presentations or games without unnecessary wires. If you're not on the menu, if you're not seeing each other, if you're not seeing each other, if you're not seeing each other, then you're slowing down. In this article, we're going to look at all the ways that you can activate wireless projection on Xiaomi TV (including the Mi models). TV 4A/4S/5/5X/Q1/Q2/P1 and others, and solve typical connection problems.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi supports several wireless protocols: Miracast (for Android and Windows), DLNA (for media files), AirPlay (for Apple devices), and Mi Screen Sharing. The choice of technology depends on your signal source. For example, for Android 10+ smartphones, Miracast is optimal, and for iPhone or MacBook – AirPlay. We will consider each option with nuanced configuration.

If your TV doesn’t support the right protocol out of the box, don’t be too upset: it’s often a firmware update or third-party application (e.g. ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport) that solves the problem. At the end of the article, you’ll find a table of compatibility of Xiaomi TV models with different types of wireless projection.

1. Preparing Xiaomi TV for wireless projection

Before you turn on the projection, make sure your Xiaomi TV is ready to receive the signal.

Update the TV firmware to the latest version

Connect the TV to the same Wi-Fi network as the signal source

Turn off VPN on both devices (if used)

Check that the Screen Mirror function is not blocked in parental control

Make sure that the distance between the devices is less than 10 meters.

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The most critical point is the firmware update, which is that older versions of the software (especially on the 2018-2019 Mi TV 4A models) often lack Miracast or AirPlay support.

1. Open Settings → About TV → Update system.
2. Click on “Check Updates” and wait for the download (if necessary).
3. After installation, restart the TV: Settings → Reboot.

On Xiaomi TV models with an Amlogic processor (such as Mi TV 4A 32), after upgrading to PatchWall 3.0+, AirPlay 2 support is automatically activated, even if it was not previously available, this applies to firmware from version 1.7.65 and later.

⚠️ Note: If your TV is connected to the network via cable (Ethernet), and the signal source is via Wi-Fi, the wireless projection will not work.

2. Miracast enabled on Xiaomi TV (for Android and Windows)

Miracast is the most versatile protocol for wireless projection from Android devices (version 4.2+) and Windows devices (8.1/10/11). On Xiaomi TVs, the feature can be called variously: "Scream Mirror", "Wireless Display" or "Mi Screen Sharing".

Step 1. Open the TV settings: Settings → Connections → Screen mirroring (or Settings → Devices → Wireless display on new models).

Step 2: Turn on the Screen Mirror slider (or "Miracast"), and the TV will start scanning available devices.

Step 3: On your smartphone/laptop:

• 📱 Android: Open "Settings" → Connected devices → Screen mirroring (or "Transmit" on the MIUI). Choose your Xiaomi TV list.
• 💻 Windows: press Win + K, select “Connect to Wireless Display” and specify your TV.

If the devices do not find each other:

• 🔄 Restart the router and both devices.
• 📶 Check that Wi-Fi is 2.4GHz (not all Xiaomi models) TV Supports 5 GHz for Miracast).
• 🔒 Turn off the firewall or antivirus on your PC/smartphone.

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If the Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro or later doesn’t have Miracast on the menu, try telling the voice assistant, “Enable on-screen mirroring.” This will work even if the item isn’t in the settings.

3. AirPlay setup for iPhone, iPad and MacBook

For owners of Apple equipment (iPhone, iPad, MacBook) will suit the AirPlay protocol, but not all Xiaomi TVs support it out of the box.

To enable AirPlay on a supported TV:

1. Go to Settings → Connections → Apple AirPlay.
2. Activate the AirPlay slider and, if necessary, specify the device name (e.g., Xiaomi TV Living Room).
3. On iPhone/MacBook, swipe up (or down on newer models) to open the control panel, click Screen Mirror and select your TV.

If AirPlay is not working:

• 🔌 Make sure your TV and Apple device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not the guest one!).
• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-The server gives the devices incompatible IP-address.
• 🔒 On the TV, turn off “Energy Saving Mode” in the network settings (Settings) → Network → Additionally).

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV 4A (2018–2019) AirPlay can only be activated after manual firmware updates USB. Official “over the air” updates for these models are no longer coming out.

4.Use of DLNA for transfer of media files

If you need to broadcast only photos, videos or music on TV (without screen duplication), the protocol will suit. DLNA. It works on all Xiaomi models. TV, including the old Mis TV 3 And the Mi Box, the main difference. Miracast/AirPlay: DLNA It only transmits media files, not the entire screen of the device.

To activate DLNA:

1. On TV: Settings → Applications → Media Server (DLNA) → turn on the slider.
2. On your smartphone, install a media server application (for example, BubbleUPnP for Android or VLC for iOS).
3. In the app, select a file to play and specify your Xiaomi TV as the output device.

Advantages of DLNA:

• 🎵 Supports formats MKV, MP4, FLAC, DTS (Unlike Miracast, which can brake with heavy codecs).
• 📶 It works even on slow networks (speeds of 5-10 Mbit / s are enough).
• 🔄 You can control playback directly from the phone (pause, rewind).

Disadvantages:

• 🚫 Does not transmit the screen completely (only individual files).
• 🔊 Sometimes there are problems with synchronizing sound and video (solved by restarting the stream).

5. Solving problems with wireless projection

If the Xiaomi TV doesn’t find your device or the projection is working with artifacts, check out these points:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

1. Open Settings → Network → Additional → Reset network settings.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi again and try again.

For Xiaomi TV models on Android TV 9+ (such as Mi TV Q2), there is a hidden diagnostic feature called Miracast.

1. Press the Menu + Volume Down button for 5 seconds.
2. In the menu that appears, select “Miracast Log” and send a log to support Xiaomi (if the problem is hardware).

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On Xiaomi TVs with a MediaTek chip (such as the Mi TV P1), the Miracast is more stable than on models with Amlogic. If you plan to use projection often, choose MediaTek Helio or Dimensity TV.

6. Alternative methods of wireless projection

If standard protocols don’t work, use third-party solutions:

• 📱 For Android: ApowerMirror, TeamViewer QuickSupport or Google Home (for Chromecast).
• 💻 For Windows/Mac: SpaceDesk or Duet Display (paid but with minimal delay).
• 🎮 For games: Steam Link (for streaming games from PC) or Moonlight (for streaming games from PC) NVIDIA GPU).

Example of settings through ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your smartphone and TV (via Google Play on Android TV).
2. On your phone, select Mirror → Xiaomi TV from the list.
3. Confirm the connection on the TV.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• 🌍 It works even on older Xiaomi models. TV Miracast.
• 🎮 Supports game controllers (for example, for Cloud Gaming).
• 📶 Mobile Internet (not just Wi-Fi).

⚠️ Note: When using third-party projection apps, avoid entering personal data (login/account password) on unverified platforms. Some pirated versions of software mirrors contain spyware modules.

7. Optimization of the quality of wireless projection

To ensure that the picture does not slow down and is clear, follow these tips:

• 📶 Wi-Fi: Use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (802.11ax) 160 MHz channel (if it supports TV).
• 🖥️ Resolution: on PC in Miracast settings, select 1920×1080 instead 4K (reduce delay).
• 🔋 Power: Connect the TV and signal source to the network (do not use the battery on your laptop/smartphone).
• 🎮 For games: Enable "Performance Mode" in the graphics settings (on PC with NVIDIA/AMD).

Xiaomi TVs with Android TV 10+ (such as Mi TV Q2 2023) have a hidden bitrate setting for Miracast.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About TV → Software Version (click 7 times).
2. Go back to Settings → For developers and find “Miracast Bitrate Limit”.
3. Set the value of 50 Mbit / s (by default - 20 Mbit / s).

To check the current connection speed:

1. On the TV, open Settings → Network → Network Status.
2. Compare the Wi-Fi speed score with the following requirements:

FAQ: Frequent questions on wireless projection on Xiaomi TV