How to show a photo from your phone on a Xiaomi TV: all working ways

Have you taken great photos on your smartphone, but want to show them on the big screen of Xiaomi TV? Or do you want to show a presentation, graphics, memes of the company to friends? Transferring images from your phone to TV is a task that can be solved in 1-2 minutes if you know the appropriate method. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of connecting (from wireless to wired), their pros/cons, as well as typical errors that cause the picture to not appear.

Important: The methods work on all modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi series) TV A Pro, Mi TV Q, Redmi Smart TV etc.), regardless of diagonal or year of issue (2020–2026). The main thing is that the TV is connected to the Internet (for wireless methods) or has free TV. HDMI/USB-If you have an old model (up to the port). 2019 Check for Miracast in the settings – without it, some ways will not work.

Spoiler: The fastest method is to project the screen over Wi-Fi (via Mi Share or Google Cast), but it requires a stable signal. HDMI-And if you just need to transfer a couple of photos, you can use cloud storage or a messenger with a function. TV Cast.

1. Wireless transmission via Mi Share (for Xiaomi phones)

Mi Share (formerly Xiaomi Share) is a proprietary protocol from Xiaomi that allows you to instantly transfer files between the brand’s devices, including TVs. The main advantage is that you do not need to connect to the same Wi-Fi network, just turn on Bluetooth and Mi Share on both devices.

How it works:

• 📱 On the phone: open the gallery, select a photo → Share. → Mi Share.
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Mi Share and activate the function.
• 🔄 The phone will automatically find the TV – confirm the transfer on both devices.

⚠️ Note: Mi Share only works between Xiaomi, Redmi or other devices POCO. If you have a phone from another brand (such as a Samsung or iPhone), use alternative methods in this article. MIUI TV 3.0 – In earlier versions, the function may not be available.

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and TV

Update the TV to the latest version

Make sure that the distance between the devices is not more than 5 meters

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Transfer speeds vary depending on the Bluetooth version: on Bluetooth 5.0 (there is in the Mi 11, Redmi Note 12 and later), photos weighing 5-10 MB are sent in 1-2 seconds. On older models with Bluetooth 4.2, the process can take up to 10 seconds. If the transfer is suspended, try restarting both devices or turning on Flight Mode on your phone for 10 seconds, then turn off.

2. screen projection over Wi-Fi (Google Cast / Miracast)

If you want to not just transfer a photo, but duplicate the entire screen of the phone to the TV (for example, to show a slideshow or edit images in real time), use Miracast technology or Google Cast. Both methods work on Wi-Fi, but have key differences:

Instructions for Miracast:

1. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless projection (Miracast).
2. On the phone: Settings → Connections → Screen projection (on Xiaomi) or Quick Settings → Transmit (on other Android).
3. Select your TV from the list and confirm your connection.

⚠️ Warning: Miracast can cause a battery drain on your phone (up to 1% per minute), and you should connect your phone to charge, and turn off notifications and background apps to show up on your TV screen.

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3. Connection through HDMI-cable (maximum quality)

If you need to transfer a photo in original resolution (for example, for professional processing or printing), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 🎯 No delays or artifacts (important for video and animation).
• 🔊 Simultaneous sound transmission (if necessary, support).
• 📶 Work without Internet and Bluetooth.

What you need:

• 📱 Adapter for the phone (depending on the connector): USB-C → HDMI (Xiaomi 11/12/13, Redmi Note 10/11/12). Micro-USB → HDMI (for older models up to 2018 Lightning of the year. → HDMI (iPhone).
• 🖥️ HDMI-cable (usually with an adapter).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your phone and the HDMI cable to your adapter and TV (the port is usually signed HDMI 1/ARC).
2. On the TV remote, press the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. A request for permission to transfer an image may appear on the phone - confirm it.

Critical detail: not all adapters support 4K image output. For example, cheap Chinese adapters are often limited to 1080p. To avoid problems, choose adapters with a DisplayLink chip or official accessories from Xiaomi (MDZ-21-AB article for USB-C).

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If the phone screen is not duplicated on TV, try to turn on Game Mode in the TV settings – this will reduce latency and can solve the display problem.

4. Transfer through USB-flash-drive

The most versatile method that works even on older Xiaomi TVs without Smart features is suitable if you need to transfer a large amount of photos (for example, from a vacation) or if other methods do not work due to network problems.

What do you need?

• 💾 USB-flash drive (format) FAT32 or exFAT) or external hard drive powered.
• 📱 adapter USB-C/OTG (If you copy the photo directly from your phone).

Instructions:

1. Copy the photo to a flash drive via your phone or computer. The files must be in the DCIM or Pictures folder (Xiaomi TV automatically scans these directories).
2. Put the flash drive in. USB-TV port (usually located on the side or back).
3. On the remote, click Home → Media (or Files) → select your drive.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs do not support the format HEIC (It's the default iPhone. Convert the photo to the photo before you copy it. JPEG through apps HEIC to JPG Converter. also avoid flash drives larger than 64GB in format NTFS — The TV may not recognize them.

5. Cloud services and instant messengers (for fast transfer)

If you need to show 1-2 photos urgently, and there are no cables or flash drives at hand, use cloud services or messengers with TV Cast function. This method is convenient because it does not require a physical connection and works even from a distance.

Best options:

• 🌐 Google Photos: upload a photo to an album, then open Google Photos on TV (pre-logged in to the same account).
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: sync your photo to Xiaomi’s cloud, then open the Gallery app on TV.
• 💬 Telegram: Send photos to Save Messages, then open Telegram on TV and find them.
• 📺 Send Files to TV (Android app: allows you to send files directly to TV over a local network.

Example from Google Photos:

1. On your phone: open the Google Photos app, select a photo → Share → Link.
2. On TV: Open the browser or Google Photos app, insert the link.

The downside of the method: image quality may be reduced due to compression (especially in Telegram or Viber). USB-flash-drive.

6. Solving the Problem: Why Photos Are Not Shown on TV

If you followed the instructions but the image never appeared on the screen, check out these points:

If the problem is not solved, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

1. Settings → Network and Internet → Additional → Reset network settings.
2. Reboot the TV and phone.
3. Reconnect the connection.

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90% of problems with the transfer of photos to Xiaomi TV are solved by updating the firmware or changing the Wi-Fi network from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz (and vice versa).

FAQ: Frequent questions