How to enable screen duplication on Xiaomi phone: 5 ways + fixing

Dubbing the screen of a Xiaomi smartphone on a TV or monitor is a convenient way to stream videos, presentations, games or even a desktop to the big screen. If you're not in the settings, if you're not in the settings, if you're connecting, if you're slowing down, then you're slowing down. In this article, we're going to look at all the actual ways that you can duplicate your screen on Redmi phones, POCO and Mi under control MIUI 14/15, including hidden settings and workarounds for older models.

It is important to understand that the technology of duplication depends not only on the smartphone, but also on the receiving device (TV, projector, monitor). TV Miracast, old TVs with HDMI-You can also use port services, and you can also use customized solutions like Google Cast or third-party apps, and if you've tried unsuccessfully before, check to see if you've missed one of the critical steps that we're going to talk about.

1. Ways to duplicate the screen on Xiaomi: which one to choose?

Xiaomi phones have at least 5 different screen broadcasting methods available, and not all of them are equally effective.

• 📱 Smartphone models (for example, Redmi Note 12 supports Miracast out of the box), and POCO M3 may require firmware updates).
• 📺 Type of receiving device (Smart) TV with Wi-Fi Direct, projector with HDMI, or even a laptop).
• 🔌 Additional adapters (e.g., additional adapters, USB-C → HDMI for new flagships).
• 📶 Network quality (Wi-Fi speed is critical for wireless methods) 5/6).

Below is a comparative table of methods with their pros and cons:

If your Xiaomi is released after 2020 It probably supports Miracast and Wi-Fi Direct without any additional settings. 5/6) You may need to update your firmware or use an adapter. 8xx (for example, Xiaomi 13) duplication HDMI It only works with proprietary adapters – cheap Chinese cables are often not recognized.

2.Duplicate through Miracast: step-by-step instruction

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcast standard built into most Xiaomi phones. MIUI. It works without the Internet, directly connecting your smartphone to your TV via Wi-Fi Direct, the main condition is that your TV must support this technology (usually it is on Samsung models, LG, Sony and Xiaomi TV post-2016).

To enable duplication through Miracast:

1. Open Settings on your phone and go to Connections and Sharing → Screen transfer (on some models the path may differ: Settings) → Screen. → Screen transmission).
2. Activate the Wireless Screen Transfer (or Miracast) slider.
3. On the TV, turn on Screen Mirroring (on Xiaomi) TV It's the settings. → Network and access → Miracast).
4. From the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your TV. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Telephone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not necessary, but recommended)|Screen Mirroring is on TV|Power saving mode on the phone is off|Distance between devices not more than 5 meters-->

If the connection is not established:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices – it solves 70% of Miracast problems.
• 📶 Turn it off. VPN On the phone, it can block the local connection.
• 🔧 Update the firmware TV (on Xiaomi) TV Check in the settings → About the system → Update of the PO).
• 🛠️ Reset network settings on your phone: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X3) Miracast is hidden. To activate it, you need to type in the engineering menu the command ##2432546##, then select Wireless Display.

3. Connection through HDMI: when you need an adapter

If wireless methods are late or your TV doesn’t support Miracast, the best option is to wire-wire through a wired connection. HDMI. You will need an adapter that matches your Xiaomi connector:

• 🔌 USB-C → HDMI — post-model 2019 year (Xiaomi) 11/12/13, Redmi Note 10/11/12).
• 🔌 Micro-USB → HDMI — For older smartphones (Redmi) 5/6/7, Mi 8/9).
• 🔌 USB-C → HDMI + Power Delivery – for flagships (Xiaomi 13 Ultra) that require additional power.

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and the other end (HDMI) — television-to-TV.
2. The phone will be notified "Connected". HDMI-- I'll put it in the display.
3. Select the display mode: 📱 Duplicate screen – the same image on the phone and TV. 🖥️ Expand the screen – TV becomes the second monitor (not supported on all models).

Settings → Screen. → Permission HDMI

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⚠️ Note: Cheap adapters (especially on AliExpress) often don’t support audio output or give artifacts at higher resolution 720p. For 4K-Choose certified adapters with a chip MHL DisplayPort Alt Mode (e.g. Xiaomi) USB-C to HDMI formal).

If the phone does not recognize the adapter:

• 🔋 Check that the adapter is getting enough power (some require a charging connection).
• 📲 Update your phone to the latest version MIUI (In older versions, there may have been bugs. HDMI).
• 🔧 Try another cable. HDMI (Sometimes the problem is in the damaged wire).

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If you are connected through HDMI There is no sound on TV, check the audio output settings on your phone: Settings → Sound. → The sound output through HDMI. On some models (Redmi Note 9), this option is hidden and only activated after the adapter is connected.

4.Duplicate over Wi-Fi Direct (without Miracast)

If your TV doesn't support Miracast but there's Wi-Fi Direct, you can try an alternative way of dubbing.This method is less stable, but works on most Xiaomi and Redmi. The main drawback is a noticeable latency (up to 300ms), making it unsuitable for gaming but suitable for video.

How to connect:

1. On the TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct (usually in the Network menu) → Wi-Fi Direct. Remember the name of the TV network.
2. On the phone, open Settings. → Wi-Fi and tap on three points in the upper right corner → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Find the name of your TV and connect to the list. PIN-code (usually 0000 or 1234).
4. After connecting, return to Settings → Connections and sharing → Transfer the screen and select the Wi-Fi Display option (on some firmware it is called the Wi-Fi Display option). WFD).

If the image is slowing down:

• 📶 Switch the router to 5 GHz (less interference).
• 📱 Close all background apps on your phone (especially instant messengers and games).
• 🔧 Reduce the broadcast resolution in the Wi-Fi Display settings (select 720p instead 1080p).

5.Use of Google Cast and Chromecast

If you have a Google Chromecast or Android TV TV/Google TV, This method is convenient for streaming content from supported applications (YouTube, Netflix, browser), but is not suitable for duplication of the entire screen (only individual applications).

How to set up:

1. Connect Chromecast to your TV and set it up via the Google Home app.
2. Make sure your phone and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube) and tap the broadcast icon (📡) top-right.
4. Select your Chromecast from the list of devices.

To fully duplicate the screen (mirroring) through Chromecast:

1. Open Google Home on your phone.
2. Tap on your Chromecast → Broadcast my screen → Start broadcasting.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi phones with shell MIUI The feature to stream my screen may not be available in Google Home due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case use third-party apps like ApowerMirror or Screen Mirroring.

The advantages of Google Cast:

• ✅ Minimum load on the phone (video is broadcast directly from the Internet).
• ✅ Supports 4K HDR compatible.
• ✅ It works even if the phone is locked.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Not all apps support Cast (such as TikTok or local streaming services).
• ❌ Sound delay can reach 1-2 seconds.

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If the built-in methods don't work, third-party apps come to the rescue, and they're especially useful for:

• 🖥️ Broadcasts on PC or Mac (for example, for streaming or remote work).
• 📺 Older TVs without Smart Features (via the HDMI-adapter + PC).
• 🎮 Low-latency games (some apps are optimized for gaming).

Top.-3 tested applications:

Instructions for ApowerMirror (the most versatile option):

1. Download the application to your phone (link) and PC (official site).
2. Connect your phone and PC to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Run ApowerMirror on PC and select Phone Screen Mirroring.
4. On the phone in the app, tap M (Mirror) and select your PC name.
5. Allow access to notifications and overlays over other windows (required!).

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The app side is the only way to duplicate the screen on a PC without root rights, but for TV broadcasts, you'd better use Miracast or HDMI: Third-party solutions often have a large latency and consume a lot of battery.

If the application is not connected:

• 🔒 Turn on the phone Developer Mode and activate Debugging by USB (Sometimes it is necessary for stable work).
• 🛡️ Turn off the firewall or VPN On PCs, they can block the connection.
• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes a problem in conflict IP-address.

7. Solving common problems

Even with the right setup, screen duplication on Xiaomi can malfunction.-7 problems and solutions:

If none of the methods work, check:

• 📋 Device compatibility: some budget TVs (e.g, TCL or Hisense older than 2018) do not support Miracast. HDMI-adapter.
• 🔧 Developer settings: on some firmware MIUI I need to turn on the debugging. USB Do not turn off the screen when charging.
• 📡 Network interference: if there are many Wi-Fi networks nearby, switch the channel on the router (for example, from 6 to 11 in the 2.4 GHz range).

8. Additional chips and hidden settings

There are a few hidden features on Xiaomi phones that make screen duplication easier:

• 🎛️ Game Duplication Mode: on Game Turbo models (e.g., Game Turbo, POCO F4) You can enable optimization for games through Settings → Special facilities → Game Turbo → Screen transfer. This reduces latency to 30 to 50 milliseconds.
• 🔊 Separate sound: when connected through HDMI You can output the sound to your phone and TV at the same time. → Sound. → Additionally, turn on Duplicate audio output.
• 📱 Quick access to duplication: Add screen transfer shortcut to the Quick Settings Panel (swipe down from the top edge of the screen) → ✏️ Edit).
• 🔒 Content Protection: Some Applications (Netflix, Disney)+) They block duplication because of DRM. To get around this, include in Settings. → Annexes → Special access → Display over other apps Screen Mirroring.

For advanced users:

• 🛠️ If your Xiaomi doesn’t support Miracast, you can flash custom recovery (for example, the best way to do it is to use it, TWRP) Install Miracast Enabler through Magisk.
• 🖥️ On Windows 11 PCs, you can use the built-in Wireless Display (Win) feature. + K) to receive screen with Xiaomi without third-party programs.

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If you often broadcast presentations, turn on presentation mode in your phone settings (Settings) → Screen. → Presentation mode. This will turn off notifications and automatically block the screen from random touches.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen duplication