How to turn on video from Xiaomi phone on your TV: all ways 2026

Streaming Xiaomi videos to a big TV screen is a challenge faced by every second owner of the brand’s smartphones. According to Counterpoint Research, in 2023 the share of Redmi, POCO and Mi devices in the Russian market exceeded 30%, which means that millions of users are looking for simple ways to connect to TV. The problem is that there is no universal solution: the method depends on the phone model, the version of MIUI, the type of TV and even the year of its release.

Many people mistakenly think that one HDMI cable or Screen Mirroring feature is enough, but in practice there are nuances: from the lack of Miracast support on old TVs to bugs with sound when broadcasting wirelessly. This article will help you understand all the ways – from wired to cloud – taking into account specific Xiaomi models (including Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5 and Mi 14 Ultra) and types of TVs (Samsung QLED, LG OLED, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi TV).

We tested each method on real devices and identified critical bugs that interfere with users, from incorrect Wi-Fi Direct settings to MIUI version conflicts. At the end of the article, we have a compatibility table and FAQ with answers to frequent questions that are not in the official documentation.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

The most popular way is to use Miracast technology, which is built into most modern Xiaomi smartphones and TVs after 2018, allowing you to duplicate the phone screen on TV without delay (latency <50 ms), but requires support from both devices.

On Xiaomi phones, the feature is called Wireless Display (or Screen Mirroring in global firmware) to activate it:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. Activate the search for available devices.
3. Select your TV from the list (such as the Samsung QN90C or Xiaomi TV A2).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Update firmware on phone and TV (Miracast may not work on older versions).
• 📶 One Wi-Fi network name – both devices must be connected to the same access point (5 GHz preferred).
• 🔧 TV settings: on Samsung, turn Screen Mirroring on the Sources menu LG — Miracast on the Web → Share Screen.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14 and later, the Wireless Display feature may conflict with Google Cast. If the screen flashes or the sound disappears, turn off Google Play Services in the app settings.

2. HDMI wired connection (for older TVs)

If your TV doesn’t support Miracast (like the pre-2016 models), the only reliable way to do this is to use it. HDMI-It's going to require an adapter. USB-C → HDMI (For the new Xiaomi or Micro-USB → HDMI (For older models like Redmi 4X).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable to adapter and TV.
2. On the TV, select the HDMI signal source (usually the Source button on the remote).
3. On the phone, you may need to enable HDMI image transfer in Settings → Display.

Important nuances:

• 🔌 Power: Some adapters require additional power through USB (Use the charger from the phone).
• 🎮 Latency: with wired connection, latency is minimal (<20 MS) which is critical for games.
• 📱 Compatibility: Xiaomi phones on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Like Mi. 13) support HDMI 2.1 prior 4K@60Hz.

⚠️ Note: Phones with MediaTek Helio G (such as the Redmi Note 11) may not support HDMI-alt-mode. MHL (For example, iTec MyDisplay Pro).

Does the phone support HDMI-output (check in specs)

Is there a free HDMI port 1.4/2.0 on TV?

Whether the cable length is sufficient (≤3 m is recommended)

Is the adapter connected to charging (if required)

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3. Broadcast via Wi-Fi Direct (without router)

Wi-Fi Direct allows you to connect your Xiaomi phone directly to your TV without a router, a method that is useful if you don’t have Wi-Fi access or the router doesn’t support Miracast.

How to set up:

1. On your TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct (Sony Bravia – Screen Mirroring → Wi-Fi Direct).
2. On the phone, open Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Select the TV from the list and confirm the connection (the password is usually displayed on the TV screen).
4. Run the video in the app (like YouTube or Gallery) and click the broadcast icon.

Limitations of the method:

• 📡 Range: maximum distance - 10 meters, but stable operation only up to 5 m.
• 🔋 Battery: Wi-Fi Direct consumes charge on 20-30% faster than normal Wi-Fi.
• 🎵 Sound: on some TVs (LG NanoCell) sound can be transmitted with a delay.

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If the video is slowing down, reduce the resolution in the Wireless Display settings on your phone. The optimal value is 720p for stable operation.

4.Use of Google Cast (Chromecast built-in or external)

If your TV supports Google Cast (built-in Chromecast or external dongle), you can stream Xiaomi videos through apps like YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos, the main advantage is the ability to control playback from your phone without blocking its screen.

Step-by-step:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Click the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner) and select your TV.
4. For local files, use Google Photos or VLC with Cast support.

Challenges and solutions:

• 🚫 No Cast icon: Update the app or check your router settings (can block multicast).
• 🔊 No sound: on Xiaomi phones with MIUI 13+ turn on the sound transmission. HDMI In Settings → Sound.
• 📱 App does not support Cast: use LocalCast or BubbleUPnP from Google Play.

5. Cloud Services (Mi Share, Xiaomi Cloud, DLNA)

If live streaming doesn’t work, you can use Xiaomi cloud services or DLNA, a method that is suitable for transferring photos, videos and music without being tied to a specific application.

Method 1: Mi Share (formerly Mi Drop)

Mi Share allows you to send files directly to Xiaomi TVs or other DLNA-enabled devices:

1. Install Mi Share from Google Play (if removed).
2. Open the application and select the files to transfer.
3. Click Send and select the TV from the list.

Method 2: DLNA-phone-side

For Samsung, LG or Sony TVs:

1. Install BubbleUPnP or Plex on your phone.
2. Turn it on. DLNA-server in application settings.
3. On the TV, open Sources → Network Devices and select your phone.

⚠️ Note: When transmitting video through DLNA Samsung TVs may not play files in.mkv or codec format H.265. Use a converter (such as HandBrake) to convert to.mp4 (H.264).

6. Alternative methods (for rare cases)

If none of the above methods worked, try:

• 🖥️ Laptop Connection: Live Xiaomi’s screen on PC via Scrcpy and then from PC to TV over HDMI.
• 📡 Mobile hotspot + Smart TV: Give Wi-Fi from your phone, connect your TV to it and use Google Cast.
• 💾 Flash drive or external drive: copy the video to the drive and connect it to the TV through the drive USB.

Xiaomi TV owners have an exclusive feature – Mi Home Sync:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your phone.
2. Add the TV to the list of devices.
3. Enable the synchronization of media files in the application settings.

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On Xiaomi TV A Pro and later, the Mi Home Sync function works only when you connect your phone and TV to the same Mi Account.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even when you set it up properly, users are faced with typical problems, and we've put together solutions for the most common cases.

If the problem persists, try:

• 🔄 Restart the phone and TV.
• 📱 Reset network settings on your phone (Settings) → System system → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth).
• 📺 Update the TV firmware (on the LG This is done through settings. → General. → Update of the PO).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions