How to turn a movie from Xiaomi Redmi phone on TV via Wi-Fi: all working ways

Why is streaming from Redmi to TV via Wi-Fi the best choice?

Wireless video transmission from phone to big screen has become a standard feature of modern Xiaomi smartphones, but Redmi users often face problems from lack of sound to constant connection breaks. The reason is not because of “crooked hands”, but because of incompatibility of protocols, MIUI limitations or incorrect router settings. This article is not just a guide, but a review of all possible connection scenarios with the TV models (from Samsung Tizen to Xiaomi A2) and versions of Redmi (from Note 8 Pro to Redmi 13C).

We tested 5 streaming methods, from built-in Miracast and Wi-Fi Direct to third-party apps like LocalCast or Google Home, and focused on common bugs: why the TV can't see the phone, how to fix the lags when watching movies in 4K HDR, and what to do if the sound is only coming through the speakers of your smartphone, and if you tried to connect through Screen Mirroring and received the message "Device is not supported" - here you will find a solution.

Important: Methods differ for Android TVs TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi TV P1), Smart TV on Tizen/WebOS (Samsung/LG) And the regular TVs with consoles (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box S.

1.Preparation of phone and TV: what to check before connecting

Before trying to stream a movie, make sure both devices are ready to connect. 90% of the connection problems are due to basic bugs:

• 📶 One Wi-Fi network: phone and TV must be connected to the same router. If TV uses cable (Ethernet) and smartphone uses Wi-Fi of the same network, this is acceptable.
• 🔄 Updates: Check the relevance on Redmi MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Update the system. On the TV, update the firmware through Support. → Update of the PO.
• 🔒 Permissions: on the phone, turn on File Transfer and Debugging by USB (If you use a cable, in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (5 times click on the line to activate the developer mode).
• 📱 Power saving mode: turn it off in Settings → Battery → Power saving mode – it can block background data transmission.

For Xiaomi TVs (such as Mi TV A2 43), check out:

• 🔍 Availability of Miracast function in Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display.
• 🎯 Is the Allow Connection mode from mobile devices enabled (in some models hidden in Settings) → System system → For developers).

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⚠️ Note: If your TV is older than 2018 (e.g. Samsung J-series), it may not support Miracast over Wi-Fi. DLNA Apps like SmartThings (for Samsung).

2. Method 1: Wi-Fi Direct - Direct connection without router

Wi-Fi Direct is a technology that allows devices to connect directly, without a router intermediary, and is useful if:

• 🏠 You don’t have a home Wi-Fi (for example, in the countryside).
• 🔐 You don’t want your stream traffic to go through the router (more privacy).
• 📶 Router weak and "cut" video quality.

Instructions for Redmi:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Activate the function and wait until the phone finds the TV (it can take up to 30 seconds).
3. On your TV, turn on Wi-Fi Direct (on Xiaomi TV it is Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct, on Samsung – Settings → General → Wi-Fi Direct).
4. Select a phone model from the TV list and confirm the connection on both devices.

After connection:

• 🎬 Run the video in any player (for example, MX Player or VLC).
• 🔼 Click on the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner) and select the TV.

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If the TV doesn't see the phone in Wi-Fi Direct, try restarting both devices and re-searching. On some Redmi models (like the Redmi 9A), the feature is hidden - use the search in the settings for "Wi-Fi Direct" request.

⚠️ Note: Wi-Fi Direct will not allow your phone to access the Internet. If you want to stream a movie and download something at the same time, use Miracast via your router.

Method 2: Miracast - mirroring the screen without delay

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcasting standard built into most modern Redmi and TVs, and unlike Wi-Fi Direct, it allows:

• 🖥️ Show the full screen of the phone on TV (full mirroring).
• 🎮 Use your phone as a gamepad for games on the big screen.
• 📱 Support 1080p@60fps (New Redmi models).

How to turn Miracast on Redmi:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Broadcast (or Wireless Display).
2. Turn on device search. The phone will start scanning available screens.
3. On your TV, activate Miracast: For Xiaomi TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless Display. For Samsung: Settings → General → Screen Mirror. For LG: Settings → Network → Miracast.

Select the TV from the list on your phone and confirm the connection.

If the connection is not established:

• 🔄 Restart your router – sometimes it blocks the multicast packets required for Miracast.
• 📵 Make sure your TV is power-saving (it can turn off the Wi-Fi module).
• 🔧 On Redmi, try resetting your network settings: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings.

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4. Method 3: DLNA/UPnP — Watching movies through the home network

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a protocol for sharing media between devices on a local network, and unlike mirroring, it allows:

• 🎬 Broadcast only video (without displaying the phone screen).
• 📂 View files from your phone directly to TV through the built-in media player.
• 🔄 Maintain pause and rewind from the TV remote.

How to set up DLNA on Redmi:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your phone, install a DLNA server application, such as BubbleUPnP (for advanced users), LocalCast (a simple interface), VLC (built-in DLNA support).

In the application, select a file to broadcast and click "Play on..." (or similar button).

Select the TV from the list of devices.

For Xiaomi TVs:

• 📺 Open the Media Player or Video app.
• 🔍 In the section Local Devices or DLNA Find your Redmi.
• 📽️ Select a movie and start playing.

⚠️ Note: Some TVs (such as 2019 Sony Bravia) do not support.mkv or.avi playback via the.mkv or.avi. DLNA. In this case, use Miracast or convert the file to.mp4.

5. Method 4: Broadcasting Apps – LocalCast, Google Home, and Others

If the built-in features of Redmi or the TV don't work, third-party apps come to the rescue.

• 🔧 More quality settings (bitrate, resolution).
• 🎵 Support for subtitles and alternative soundtracks.
• 📱 The ability to stream from YouTube, Netflix and other streaming services.

Top.-3 Apps for broadcasting with Redmi on TV:

• 📱 LocalCast: Supports DLNA, Chromecast and Miracast. It can stream local files and links from the browser. It has a built-in player that supports subtitles.
• 🏠 Google Home: Works with Android TVs TV It's a Chromecast, it's voice control, it supports Netflix, YouTube, Disney.+.
• 🖥️ ApowerMirror: Mirroring the screen with minimal latency (useful for gaming) works even on older TVs via HDMI-Adapter. There's a screen recording function.

Instructions for LocalCast:

1. Install LocalCast from Google Play.
2. Open the application and allow access to the files.
3. Select a movie from the gallery or file manager.
4. Click on the broadcast icon (in the upper right corner).
5. Select the TV from the list of devices.
6. Configure settings: Resolution: Select 1080p or 720p (for stability). Codecs: If the video is not played, try Software Decoding.

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Applications like LocalCast are often better than Redmi’s built-in features, as they support more formats and allow you to fine-tune bitrates, which is especially important for movies in 4K HDR or with multi-channel DTS sound.

6.Method 5: Xiaomi Share is a proprietary solution for the Mi ecosystem

Xiaomi Share (formerly Mi Share) is a proprietary technology from Xiaomi, optimized for their ecosystem devices. It runs faster than Bluetooth and is more stable than Wi-Fi Direct when transferring files, but has limitations for streaming video.

How to use Xiaomi Share:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled.

8. FAQ: Answers to frequent questions