How to Turn Your Phone on a Xiaomi TV: All Ways to Dub (2026)

Broadcasting a smartphone screen to a large screen on a Xiaomi TV offers many possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to showing presentations or streaming games. However, not all users know that modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A series, Mi TV Q, Redmi Smart TV and others) support several technologies for wireless and wired screen duplication. The main problem is the lack of a universal solution: the connection method depends on the phone model, the version of MIUI, the type of ports on the TV and even the version of the TV firmware.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to display the screen on Xiaomi TV, including hidden settings, avoiding common errors (for example, no sound or lags), and alternative solutions for older models. Particular attention will be paid to wireless technologies (Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct, Google Cast), as they are the most popular, but often work unstable without the right setting. If you have already tried to connect and encountered problems, at the end of the article there is a section with solutions for 90% of typical cases.

First, determine what type of connection you can get. Note that Xiaomi actively blocks certain features depending on the region of the TV firmware. For example, the European versions of the Mi TV P1 may not support Miracast, whereas global firmware does, but hidden in the engineering menu. We will show you how to get around this.

1. Wireless duplication via Miracast (native way for Xiaomi)

Miracast is a wireless video and audio wireless wireless wireless wireless wireless wireless wireless wireless wireless standard built into most Xiaomi TVs (except the budget Redmi TV models until 2021), which works on a point-to-point basis, creating a direct connection between the phone and TV. The main advantage is the minimal latency (about 30-50 ms), which is critical for games or video chats.

To activate Miracast on Xiaomi TV:

1. Open Settings → Connections → Wireless projection (or Screen Mirroring in English firmware).
2. Turn on the option and wait until the TV appears in the list of available devices on the phone.

On a smartphone (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14):

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Transfer to the screen.
2. Choose your TV from the list. If you don't have one, upgrade your TV firmware or reset your network settings.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi Note models and POCO Miracast can be called Wireless Display or Cast. If you don't have an option, check if developer mode is on and if the Wireless Display option is activated in the additional settings.

The phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if Miracast runs without a router, sometimes it is required for initialization).

Power saving mode is turned off on the TV (can block background connections)

MIUI version on the phone is not lower than 12.5 (old versions have bugs with audio transmission)

The latest firmware is installed on TV (check Settings → About TV → Software Update)

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If the connection is interrupted or the image is “breaking”, try:

• 📶 Switch Wi-Fi on router to 5 GHz (2.4 GHz is often overloaded).
• 🔄 Disable Bluetooth on your phone (may cause interference).
• 🔧 In the engineering menu TV (Settings) → On TV. → Click 5 times on Model to enable Force Miracast (if available).

2. Connect via Google Cast (Chromecast built-in)

Xiaomi Android TVs (Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1 and later) support Google Cast technology, which allows you to stream content from supported applications (YouTube, Netflix, Chrome browser) without full screen duplication.

How to turn on Google Cast:

1. On TV: Settings → Google → Devices and Sharing → Transfer settings.
2. Activate the option to let other devices find this TV.
3. On your phone, open the app (like YouTube), click the Cast icon (📡) and choose your TV.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware for China (CN ROM) Google Cast can be disabled at the system level, and to unlock it, you need to change the TV region to India or Europe through the engineering menu.

The advantages of Google Cast over Miracast:

• 🎥 More stable video transfer (no breaks due to buffering).
• 🔊 Support for Dolby Digital Sound+ (Miracast is often only transmitted stereo).
• 📱 You can use your phone for other tasks during the broadcast.

Disadvantages:

• 🎮 You can not stream games or desktop (only content from applications).
• 🔌 Requires TV and phone to connect to the same Wi-Fi network.

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If Google Cast doesn’t find a TV, try manually entering it. IP-TV address in the Google Home app (section "Add device" → Set up the device → Enter. IP").

3. Wired connection via HDMI (for minimum delay)

If you want maximum stability (for example, for streaming games or conferences), the best option is wired connection via HDMI. Modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Mi 11) support video output via a USB-C port using a USB-C → HDMI adapter.

Step-by-step:

1. Buy a certified adapter (we recommend the original from Xiaomi or Anker).
2. Connect the adapter to your phone and the HDMI cable to your TV (the port should be marked as HDMI-IN).
3. On the phone, in the screen settings, select the display mode: Duplicate or Expand.

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO Redmi is required to confirm trust in the first connection. HDMI-If the window doesn't appear, check if Debugging mode is on. USB developer-setting.

Comparison of adapters for Xiaomi:

If the image does not appear:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone with a connected adapter.
• 📺 On the TV, select the correct signal source (Source or Input button on the remote).
• 🔧 In the phone settings, turn on Developer Mode → Simulation of the secondary display.

4. Alternative methods: Wi-Fi Direct and third-party applications

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use Wi-Fi Direct or third-party applications like ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport, which are versatile but can cause up to 200-300 ms latency.

Wi-Fi Direct is set up as follows:

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. On the phone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct and select TV.
3. Once connected, use a live streaming app (such as Mi Home or LocalCast).

⚠️ Note: When using ApowerMirror, the sound can be transmitted with a delay. To sync it, select Audio via Bluetooth in the application settings and connect the phone to the TV over Bluetooth separately.

Pros and cons of alternative methods:

• ✅ It works on old TV and phone models.
• ✅ You can stream the screen without Miracast support.
• ❌ High latency (not suitable for gaming).
• ❌ Requires third-party software installation.

5 Problem Solving: No sound, lags, TV can't find phone

Even with the right setup, users often face typical problems, and here's how to fix them:

Problem 1: No sound when broadcasting

• 🔊 Check if the sound on your phone or TV is off.
• 📱 In the phone settings: Sound → Sound output → HDMI/Bluetooth (Choose the right source).
• 🔧 On TV: Settings → Sound. → Digital Sound Emergence → PCM (Sometimes the auto doesn't work).

Problem 2: Strong lags or tears of the image

• 📶 Switch to Wi-Fi frequency 5 GHz (if used) Miracast/Google Cast).
• 📵 Disconnect all other devices from the network (smart light bulbs, speakers, etc.).
• 🔄 Reduce the broadcast resolution in the phone settings (screen settings) → Authorization on transfer).

Problem 3: The TV can't see the phone

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📱 On your phone, turn on Flight Mode for 10 seconds, then turn off.
• 📺 On TV, reset network settings: Settings → Network → Resetting the network.
• 🔧 Update the firmware of the TV and MIUI on the phone to the latest version.

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If neither method works, check to see if the antivirus or VPN on your phone is blocking the broadcast, turn them off temporarily and try to reconnect.

6. Features for older Xiaomi TV models (until 2019)

Xiaomi’s first-generation TVs (Mi TV 3, Mi TV 4 32-inch) are often devoid of Miracast and Google Cast support, leaving two options:

Method 1: Wired connection via MHL

• For phones with an older Micro-USB connector (such as the Redmi 4X), you need an MHL → HDMI adapter.
• ⚠️ Keep in mind that MHL requires power – connect the adapter to charge.

Method 2: Translation via DLNA

1. On TV, install the DLNA Server application (e.g. BubbleUPnP).
2. On your phone, use FX File Explorer or VLC to transfer files to your TV.

⚠️ Attention: On Mi TV 3 with firmware older than 2018 may require manual installation APK-Google Cast Receiver file via ADB. Instructions:

adb install com.google.android.gms-.apk


adb install com.google.android.cast-.apk

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of connection method depends on your tasks:

For most users, Miracast (if TV supports) or Google Cast (for video viewing) are the best option. If you want minimal latency, only HDMI.

FAQ: Frequent questions