How to turn Miracast on your Xiaomi Mi TV P1: a complete guide with pictures and tips

Wireless screen broadcast from your phone or laptop to the big screen is one of the most popular features of modern Smart TVs. Xiaomi Mi TV P1, despite the budget price category, supports Miracast technology (aka Wireless Display or Screen Mirroring), allowing you to duplicate the image without wires. However, many users face problems when connecting first: the function is not on the menu, the devices “don’t see” each other, the picture slows down.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways Miracast can be enabled on the Mi TV P1 (including models 32, 43, 50, 55, and 65), explain why bugs can occur, and give unique recommendations for optimizing connections — such as how to reduce latency when streaming games or videos to 4K. And at the end, FAQ will be waiting for you with answers to the most common questions, including compatibility with iPhone and MacBook.

What is Miracast and why is it better than AirPlay or Chromecast?

Miracast is a wireless video and audio standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which, unlike proprietary solutions like Apple AirPlay or Google Chromecast, runs at the protocol level and doesn't require any additional applications to be installed.

• 🔹 Cross-platform: Android, Windows, Linux devices are connected (even some iOS models via workarounds).
• 🔹 Low latency: up to 30–50 ms (vs. 100–200 ms for alternatives), which is critical for games or presentations.
• 🔹 Without Internet: Connection is created directly between devices (point-to-point), so it works even in an airplane or without a router.

On Xiaomi Mi TV P1 Miracast is implemented through the Wireless Display feature (in some firmware — Screen Mirroring). Importantly, the TV must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (even if there is no Internet), since data is used at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. While not all Xiaomi smartphones support Miracast — for example, on budget models like Redmi 9A may not have the option of a Wireless display in the settings.

Preparation of the Xiaomi Mi TV P1 to connect

Before activating Miracast, make sure your Mi TV P1 meets the minimum requirements:

If your TV hasn’t been updated in a long time, do a firmware check:

1. Open Settings → About TV → Update system.
2. Click Check Updates and install the latest version (if available).
3. Reboot the TV (Settings → Reboot).

⚠️ Attention: On Mi TV P1 with firmware older than MIUI TV 1.4.7, the Wireless Display function may not be available on the menu. In this case, manual updates via the USB- drive (instructions in the section below) are required.

Step-by-step: how to turn Miracast on Xiaomi Mi TV P1

The activation algorithm depends on the firmware version, and we'll look at both new and old MIUI TV builds.

Method 1: Via the Wireless Display menu (firmware 1.5.0 and later)

1. On the Mi TV P1 remote, press the Menu button (or Settings).
2. Go to the Connections and Sharing section of → Wireless Display.
3. Activate the slider Enable Wireless Display.
4. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (usually MI-TV-P1-XXXX).
5. Confirm the connection on the TV screen (entry may be required) PIN-code).

If the device doesn’t appear in the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the router and TV.
• 📶 Switch Wi-Fi to 5 GHz (if supported).
• 📱 On the smartphone, enable Device Search mode in the Wireless Display settings.

Method 2: Screen Mirroring (Old Firmware)

On MIUI TV 1.4.7 and below, the following is the following:

1. Open Settings → Display and Sound → Screen Mirroring
2. Select Enable and wait for the TV name to appear in the list of source devices.
3. On your smartphone/laptop, start searching for wireless displays (instructions for different OSes are in the next section).

⚠️ Warning: On some Mi TV P1 with 1.3.x firmware, Screen Mirroring may not work smoothly due to a codec bug H.265. The solution is to upgrade the TV or use alternative methods (e.g., Google Cast via the YouTube app).

Set up Miracast on a smartphone, laptop or PC

The connection process varies depending on the source operating system, and the detailed instructions for each platform are below.

Android (Xiaomi, Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.)

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Connect to the device → Wireless display.
2. Turn on the search and select your Mi TV P1 from the list.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

On Xiaomi/Redmi, the path may be different: Settings → Screen → Wireless display.

Windows 10/11

1. Press Win + K or open Settings → System → Display → Connect to a wireless display.
2. Select Mi TV P1 and wait for sync.
3. If requested, allow screen duplication.

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If Windows does not find the TV, check if the Wireless Display service is included in the Control Panel → Administration → Services.

iOS (iPhone/iPad) and macOS

Apple doesn’t officially support Miracast, but there are workarounds:

• 📱 For iPhone/iPad: Use apps like Screen Mirroring for Miracast (jailbreak required) or ApowerMirror (works through AirPlay but with a delay).
• 💻 For MacBook: Install AirParrot 3 or Reflector 4 (paid solutions).

⚠️ Warning: When connecting an iPhone to a Mi TV P1 through third-party apps, there may be a delay of up to 300 ms and image artifacts. For critical tasks (e.g. watching movies), it is better to use an Apple TV or HDMI- adapter.

Solving typical Miracast issues on Xiaomi Mi TV P1

Even with the right setup, users are faced with errors, and we have collected the TOP-5 problems and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the network settings on your TV:

1. Go to Settings → Network → Additional → Reset network settings.
2. Confirm the action and restart the TV.
3. Reconnect to the Wireless Display.

Miracast Optimization: How to Reduce Latency and Improve Quality

By default, Miracast on Xiaomi Mi TV P1 runs in 1080p/30fps mode with a bitrate of 10–15 Mbps. For games, 4K video or professional tasks (for example, editing), this is not enough.

• 🎮 For gamers: Force 720p/60fps resolution to be set in source settings (e.g., NVIDIA Control Panel for PC) to reduce latency to 20–30 ms.
• 📺 For 4K- content: Use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (e.g., Xiaomi AX3600) and enable 80 MHz mode in its settings.
• 🔊 For sound: If you see a disconnect, turn off the TV sound processing: Settings → Sound → Additional → Sound processing → Off.

A critical nuance for the 2021 Mi TV P1 owners: these models use the Amlogic T972 chipset, which can overheat when broadcasting over Miracast for a long time. If the image begins to “break apart” into artifacts, reduce the brightness of the source screen to 70% or use an external fan to cool the TV.

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For maximum Miracast stability on Xiaomi Mi TV P1, use a router with a separate guest network for broadcasting.

Miracast for Xiaomi Mi TV P1

If Miracast is unstable or your device doesn’t support it, consider alternative streaming options:

For owners of Xiaomi Mi TV P1 with Android TV 9.0+, the best alternative is Google Cast.

1. Make sure that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Press the Cast icon (📺) and select your Mi TV P1.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Miracast on Xiaomi Mi TV P1