Wireless projection on Xiaomi MiTV MSSP1: how to turn on Miracast and broadcast the screen from your phone or PC

Introduction: What is a wireless projection and why it is needed

Wireless projection technology allows you to broadcast the screen of a smartphone, tablet or computer on the big screen of a Xiaomi MiTV TV MSSP1 It's convenient for presentations, high-resolution movies, games or photo albums. It's based on Miracast standards. Android/Windows) AirPlay (for Apple devices) that are built into the TV firmware.

MSSP1 supports these protocols out of the box, but many users have difficulty connecting for the first time, ranging from incorrect network settings to an outdated version of the software. In this article, we will look at all the ways to activate wireless projection, including hidden developer settings, and provide recommendations for correcting common errors such as “Device not supported” or “No displays available”.

It’s important to understand that streaming quality depends not only on the TV, but also on the original device. For example, smartphones on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-series provide less latency than budget models on MediaTek Helio. And laptops with Intel WiDi (Wireless Display) can broadcast in resolution up to 4K@30Hz, while older PCs are limited to 1080p.

Equipment and network requirements for stable broadcasting

Before you adjust the projection, make sure your technique meets the minimum requirements:

• 📺 Television: Xiaomi MiTV MSSP1 firmware MIUI TV 3.0 or later (check in Settings) → Older versions may not support Miracast.
• 📱 Smartphone: Android 5.0+ Miracast-enabled (see below for a list of compatible models) or iPhone with iOS 12+ for AirPlay.
• 💻 Computer: Windows 8.1/10/11 Intel WiDi or Wireless Display, or MacBook with macOS 10.14+.
• 📶 Network: Supported router 802.11ac (5 GHz) and speeds of at least 300 Mbps. 2.4 GHz use is fraught with delays and artifacts.

Critical note: TV and signal source must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, while some devices (for example, laptops with Intel AX200) require direct connection over Wi-Fi Direct, bypassing the router.

⚠️ Note: If your TV has previously connected to the network via PPPoE or VPN, Reset network settings in Settings → Network → Additionally. → Network reset: Otherwise, Miracast may not detect devices due to conflict IP-address.

Step-by-step: how to turn Miracast on Xiaomi MiTV MSSP1

The activation algorithm for wireless projection depends on the firmware of the TV, and the universal method for MIUI TV 3.0-4.5 is given below:

1. Open the settings menu: press the Settings button on the remote (cog) → select Connections and Sharing.
2. Activate Miracast: Go to Wireless projection (Miracast) → move the slider to the position On.
3. Set up visibility: in the same menu, select Detection Mode → Set Always (for permanent access) or On-Demand (for security).
4. Specify the name of the TV: enter a unique name in the device name (for example, MiTV_Salon), Make it easier to find it in the list of available displays.

Once activated, the TV will be available for 5 minutes (if you select On-Demand mode). Select Always for permanent access, but note that this may reduce network security.

Check the version. MIUI TV (not less than 3.0)|Connect TV and source to one Wi-Fi network (5 GHz)|Enable Miracast in the settings|Set detection mode "Always"|Restart the TV after changes-->

If the wireless projection item is not on the menu, then your firmware is outdated. → On TV. → Updating the system or manually using USB-storage device (instruction below).

Connecting Android smartphone: setting up the screen broadcast

To stream from Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme and other Android devices, use the built-in Smart View feature (Xiaomi has a Wireless Display).

1. Open your smartphone settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Broadcast (or Smart View).
2. In the list of available devices, select your MiTV MSSP1 (name must match what you asked earlier).
3. Confirm the connection on the TV by clicking Allow on the TV screen.
4. Select the broadcast mode: 🎮 Game mode – minimum delay (up to 30 ms), but reduced quality. 🎥 Cinema is a priority of quality (up to) 4K), delay. 📱 Balanced – compromise between quality and responsiveness.

Problem: If your smartphone doesn’t find the TV, check:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Connect to a 5GHz network (if you use 2.4GHz, speeds may not be enough).
• 🔒 Turn it off. VPN smartphone-based firewall.
• 📱 Update the firmware of the smartphone (some models Redmi requires) MIUI 12+).

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If the image on the TV breaks or slows down, reduce the resolution in the smartphone settings. For example, on the Samsung Galaxy, this is done in Smart View → Image quality → 720p.

Connecting to iPhone or iPad: Using AirPlay

For Apple devices, the Xiaomi MiTV MSSP1 TV supports AirPlay 2, but with limitations: broadcast is only possible for multimedia (video, photos, music), and not for screen duplication.

1. On TV: go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → AirPlay and activate the slider.
2. On iPhone: Swipe down from the top right corner (or up on models with the Home button) → click on the control panel → select Screen Duplication.
3. In the list of devices, tap on MiTV MSSP1 and enter the confirmation code from the TV screen.

AirPlay restrictions on Xiaomi MiTV:

• ❌ No Screen Mirroring support – only streaming content from apps (YouTube, Apple) TV+, Photo Photo).
• ❌ Sound delay up to 200 ms when playing music.
• ✅ It works with Dolby Vision and HDR10 (If the content supports these formats).

⚠️ Warning: If after connecting the iPhone image on the TV flashes or disappears, turn off the function of Auto Brightness in the iOS settings (Settings) → Screen and brightness: conflict of light sensors can cause broadcasting failures.

Connecting to Windows or Mac: Configuring Wireless Display

To stream from your computer to MiTV MSSP1, use:

• 🪟 Windows: Built-in Wireless Display (requires an Intel WiDi or Miracast-enabled adapter).
• 🍎 Mac: third-party applications such as AirParrot or Reflector (native Miracast support in macOS is not available).

Instructions for Windows 10/11:

1. Press Win + K → select Connect to the wireless display.
2. In the list, find MiTV MSSP1 and confirm your connection.

For stable work on the PC:

• 🔧 Update graphics card drivers (NVIDIA/AMD/Intel) and the network adapter.
• 📡 Use the adapter. 802.11ac or later (for example, TP-Link Archer) T4U).
• 🔌 Connect the laptop to the power source - broadcast 4K battery-discharge.

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On Windows 11, Wireless Display is more stable than on Windows 10, thanks to the optimization of the Miracast 2.0 protocol.

Solving Common Problems with Wireless Projection

If the TV does not detect the device or the broadcast is interrupted, use this table:

Hidden settings for experienced users:

If standard methods don’t help, activate the developer mode on your TV:

1. Go to Settings. → On TV.
2. Click on the MIUI TV version 7 times in a row until the notification “You became a developer” appears.
3. Go back to the main settings menu → select Developer.
4. Activate: Debugging over Wi-Fi (if you plan to use it) ADB Do not turn off Wi-Fi in sleep mode. GPU-acceleration (to reduce delay).

After applying these settings, restart the TV. If the problem persists, reset the network settings (Settings → Network → Network Reset).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions