Wireless projection on Xiaomi TV: how to turn on and configure Miracast in 5 minutes

Wirelessly transferring images from your phone or laptop to the big screen of Xiaomi TV is a convenient feature that saves time on cables and expands the multimedia capabilities. However, many users face difficulties when connecting for the first time: the device does not find the TV, the picture slows down, the sound disappears. In this article, we will discuss all ways to enable wireless projection on Xiaomi TV (including the Mi TV 4S/5X/6 Pro/Q2/Q1E models), and solve typical connection problems.

Miracast technology is built into all modern Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV or Google TV, but its activation depends on the firmware version and model. For example, in Mi TV Q2 2023, the function is hidden in the Settings → Devices and Accessories menu, and in older versions (Mi TV 4A) you may need to manually update the software. We will look at universal methods that work on 90% of the brand’s devices, as well as alternative protocols like AirPlay (for iPhone owners) and DLNA.

1. Checking the compatibility of the Xiaomi TV with Miracast

Before you set up the projection, make sure your Xiaomi TV supports the technology.

• 📅 Year of release: models older 2018 year TV 3S/4A) may require firmware or Wi-Fi hardware updates.
• 🤖 Operating system: Android TV 9.0+ Google TV (In older versions, Miracast is limited).
• 📶 Wi-Fi module: Must support the standard 802.11ac (5 GHz If the specifications are limited to 802.11n (2.4 GHz), the projection will lay.
• 🔄 Software Updates: Up-to-date firmware (check in Settings) → On TV. → Updating the system).

To determine exactly what support you need, go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi Direct. If the partition is missing, your model is not compatible with Miracast out of the box.

2.The Miracast turn-based setup on the TV

If your TV supports technology, follow this instruction, and it takes no more than 5 minutes to complete:

1. Activate Wi-Fi Direct: Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi Direct and turn on the slider. The TV will start scanning the available devices.
2. Turn on Miracast at source: 📱 Android: Settings → Connected devices → Wireless projection (or screen) → Wireless display on Xiaomi/Redmi). 💻 Windows 10/11: Parameters → System system → Display. → Connect to a wireless display. 🍎 MacOS/iOS: Use AirPlay (see section) 4).
3. Connect the device: In the list of available screens on your phone/laptop, select the name of your TV (e.g. MiTV-Q2-1234). Confirm the connection on both devices.
4. Set up display mode: At source (phone/PC) select: 🔄 Duplicate – the picture is repeated on both screens. 🖥️ Expand the TV to become the second monitor.

Important: If the TV doesn’t appear in the list of devices, check:

• 🔌 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not to different routers!).
• 🔒 Hotel mode is turned off on the TV (Settings) → Confidentiality).
• 📵 Developer Mode is enabled on the phone and Wi-Fi Debugging option is disabled (may conflict with Miracast).

3. Transmission quality optimization: how to eliminate lags and artifacts

Even with a successful connection, users often face video delays, audio breaks or low resolution.

Critical detail: Xiaomi TVs on the Amlogic S905 chip (models 2019-2021) have a hardware limit on Miracast resolution - a maximum of 1920×1080@30fps. For 4K you will need to use Google Cast (via YouTube or Google Photos).

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If the image "breaks" when watching movies, try to manually limit the bitrate in the Miracast settings on your phone (transfer quality option). 10-15 Mbps is enough for stable operation.

4. Miracast alternative: how to connect with iPhone (AirPlay)

It is easier for iPhone/iPad or MacBook owners to use the AirPlay protocol, which is built into Xiaomi TVs since the Mi TV 5 Pro (2020).

1. Make sure that the TV and Apple device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, activate AirPlay: Settings → Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → Turn on AirPlay
3. On the iPhone, swipe down from the top right corner (control panel) and tap on the Duplicate screen.
4. In the list, select your Xiaomi TV (the name will start with MiTV-..).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2022 may require manual AirPlay activation via Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings → About TV and click on the Build Number 7 times.
2. Return to the main settings menu, the item For developers will appear.
3. Activate the option to Enable AirPlay (Experimental Function).

5. Other wireless projection methods (if Miracast does not work)

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support Miracast or your connection is constantly broken, try alternative methods:

• 📱 Google Cast: Works through apps like YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos. Click the Cast icon (📡) in the app and select the TV. Plus supports 4K HDR. Disadvantage: You can not broadcast the entire screen.
• 🖥️ Steam Link (for gamers): If you want to stream games from a PC, install Steam Link on a TV from Google Play and connect to your computer via a local network. Latency is about 20 ms (decent for most games).
• 🌐 DLNA/UPnP: To transfer photos/video without duplicating the screen, use apps like BubbleUPnP (Android) or VLC (iOS/Windows). The Way to TV: Settings → Network → DLNA.
• 🔌 Adapters HDMI: If the software methods don’t work, buy a Miracast adapter (such as Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter) and connect it to the port. HDMI The cost of a TV is from 2000. ₽.

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Google Cast is the most reliable way to stream video, as it uses cloud buffering and adapts to network speed. Miracast is better suited for duplicate desktop (presentation, game).

6. Common mistakes and their solutions

Even with the right setup, users face typical problems.-5 errors and ways of correcting them:

⚠️ Note: If the Xiaomi TV is not supported after you connect, it means that the source is trying to transmit the video with a resolution higher. 1080p@60fps. On Xiaomi phones, force the restriction in the projection settings!

• 🔴 "Unable to connect": Check that the TV turned off the Power Saving Mode (Settings) → Power supply. Also try restarting the router.
• 🔊 "The sound only goes through the phone": "On the TV in the menu Sound → Choose the exit. HDMI ARC Or internal speakers. If you use a Bluetooth speaker, turn it off.
• 📶 "Weak signal: Reduce the distance between devices to 3-5 meters or use a Mesh router (for example, Xiaomi Mesh Router). AX3000).
• 🔄 "Screen flashing": This is an update frequency conflict. On TV in Settings → Screen. → Upgrade frequency set 60 Hz (even if 120 Hz is supported).
• 🔒 "Device not certified": Error appears when connecting to a TV with unofficial firmware. Update the software via Settings → Updating the system → Update online.

If none of the methods worked, reset the network settings on the TV:

Settings → Network and Internet → Additional → Resetting network settings

7. Miracast, AirPlay and Google Cast Comparison: Which to Choose?

Each wireless projection protocol has its pros and cons, and below is a table for choosing the best option depending on the task:

Miracast is the best option for gamers, AirPlay is the best for iPhone owners, and Google Cast is the best for video viewers. If you want a universal solution, combine methods: for example, use Miracast for screen duplication and Google Cast for streaming movies.

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