Wireless projection on Xiaomi Mi TV: how to connect a phone, laptop or tablet

Wirelessly transferring images from your phone or computer to the big screen Xiaomi Mi TV is a convenient feature for presentations, watching movies or games. However, many users face problems: the TV does not find the device, the connection is interrupted or the picture is slowing down. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to activate projection, from standard Miracast to alternative protocols like AirPlay (for iPhone) and Wi-Fi Direct.

Xiaomi Mi TV features support for several wireless broadcast technologies, but their configuration depends on the TV model and the firmware version of MIUI TV. We tested the instructions on the Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1 and Mi TV A Pro devices, so we cover 90% of current models. If your TV is released before 2019, check for software updates - older versions of the firmware may not support Miracast 2.0.

Before you start setting up, make sure your phone or laptop supports one of the projection technologies. For example, Xiaomi, Samsung or Google Pixel smartphones work with Miracast out of the box, and an additional app will be required for the iPhone. Also check that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for some methods).

1. Supported wireless projection technologies on Xiaomi Mi TV

Xiaomi Mi TVs support three main screen broadcast protocols:

• 📺 Miracast is the standard for Android devices (built into most smartphones after 2015) and works without the Internet, but requires support on both devices.
• 🍎 AirPlay – Apple’s technology for iPhone/iPad/Mac. On Mi. TV It works through third-party applications (for example, AirScreen).
• 📡 Wi-Fi Direct is a direct connection between a TV and a device without a router.

In addition, some models (e.g. Mi TV Q2) support DLNA, a protocol for transferring media files (photos, videos, music), but not the entire screen. If you want to duplicate the display, DLNA will not work.

In practice, Miracast is the most versatile option for Android owners: if you have an iPhone, you will have to install additional software. Wi-Fi Direct is relevant for devices without Miracast support or when you have connection problems.

2. Preparation of Xiaomi Mi TV for wireless projection

Before connecting the device, you need to activate the appropriate functions in the settings of the TV. The process differs depending on the firmware version, but the general scheme is as follows:

1. Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Connect and Sharing → Wireless projection.
2. Activate the Wireless Projection (Miracast) slider.
3. If you plan to use AirPlay, install AirScreen from the MIUI TV App Store.
4. For Wi-Fi Direct, enable the feature in the Settings menu → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct.

On some models (e.g. Mi TV P1), the path to settings may differ: Settings → Device → Wireless Networks → Screen projection.

Update the firmware to the latest version

Turn on Miracast in the settings

Connect your TV and device to the same Wi-Fi network (for AirPlay/DLNA)

Install AirScreen (for iPhone)

Restart the TV after the changes-->

If the menu does not include Wireless projection, check:

• 🔄 Updated firmware (current version for 2026 — MIUI TV 3.0+).
• 📱 Is the TV model compatible (on budget series like Mi) TV 4A There may be no Miracast support).
• 🔌 Is the TV connected to the Internet (to download the projection drivers).

3. How to connect Android smartphone to Xiaomi Mi TV by Miracast

Miracast is the most reliable way to broadcast the screen for Android owners, and the instructions are suitable for Xiaomi, Samsung, Google Pixel and other brands on Android 4.2 and higher.

1. On the TV, activate Wireless projection (see previous section).
2. On your smartphone, open Settings → Connected devices → Wireless projection (on Xiaomi, the path may be different: Settings → Screen → Wireless display).
3. In the list of available devices, select your Mi TV (name will be in format MI-TV-[letter-figure]).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the smartphone does not find the TV:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi is on (even if it’s not connected to the network).
• 🔒 Turn it off. VPN Firewall – they can block the connection.
• 📱 Update the firmware of the smartphone (on older versions of Android, bugs with Miracast are possible).

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If the image is slowing down, reduce the projection resolution in the smartphone settings (usually there is an option “Optimize for games” or “Stability Priority”).

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the wireless projection function is hidden in the menu Additional → Screen Transfer. If you can’t find the item, search by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner).

4.Projection from iPhone or Mac on Xiaomi Mi TV (AirPlay)

By default, Xiaomi Mi TVs do not support AirPlay, Apple’s wireless broadcast protocol, but this feature can be added using a third-party AirScreen app that emulates the AirPlay receiver.

Instructions for setting:

1. Install AirScreen from the MIUI TV App Store (if there is no app, download APK from the official website and install it through the File Manager).
2. Launch AirScreen and select AirPlay from the list of available protocols.
3. On an iPhone or Mac, swipe down to open Control Point (on a Mac, open Control Center).
4. Click Screen Duplication (on iPhone) or Transfer Screen (on Mac) and select your Mi TV from the list.

If the connection is not established:

• 🔌 Make sure your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔄 Re-start AirScreen on your TV.
• 📱 On iPhone, turn off Low Consumption (it can block AirPlay).
• 🔒 In router settings, turn off Customer Insulation (if enabled).

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AirScreen supports not only AirPlay, but also Miracast/Google Cast.It is a versatile solution for projection from any device, but can require the purchase of a premium version to unlock 4K.

AirPlay is recommended to use a 5GHz router to keep up with the performance, which will reduce delays when streaming video. If the image slows down, try lowering the resolution in AirScreen (Quality option).

5. Alternative methods: Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA

If Miracast and AirPlay don't work, you can use Wi-Fi Direct or DLNA, which are less versatile, but sometimes save in difficult situations.

Wi-Fi Direct

It's a direct connection between the TV and the device without a router.

• 📱 Android smartphones without Miracast support.
• 💻 Laptops Windows/Linux.
• 🎮 Game consoles (such as Nintendo Switch).

How to connect:

1. On the TV, turn on Wi-Fi Direct in Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. On your smartphone/laptop, find a network called DIRECT-MiTV-[XXX] and connect to it.
3. Run the projection through the standard wireless display menu.

DLNA

The DLNA protocol allows you to broadcast only media files (video, photos, music), but not the entire screen.

1. Install the MIUI Media Center app on your TV (if it is not available by default).
2. On your smartphone, use a media server application (for example, BubbleUPnP for Android or VLC for iPhone).
3. Select a file to broadcast and send it to Mi TV.

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To broadcast the computer screen (Windows 10/11), you can use the built-in Projection function on this computer (Settings → System → Projection).

6. Common mistakes and their solutions

When setting up a wireless projection, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

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

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Network Reset.
3. Connect again and re-set the projection.

7. Optimization of broadcast quality

To make the image clear when projected, and the sound synchronous, follow these recommendations:

• 📶 Use a router with support for 5 GHz and Wi-Fi 5 standard (802.11ac) or newer.
• 🎮 For games, reduce the projection resolution to 1080p — That'll reduce the delays.
• 🔊 In the TV sound settings, select PCM instead of Dolby to reduce lag.
• 📵 Disconnect other devices from Wi-Fi while streaming (especially those that download files).

If you're streaming high-bitrate videos (like 4K HDR), you'd better use a wired HDMI connection -- wireless protocols may not be able to handle the load. Miracast is ideal for presentations or watching movies in 1080p.

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To improve the stability of the connection can be fixed MAC-TV address in router settings (option "Reservations" DHCP").

FAQ: Frequent questions about wireless projection on Xiaomi Mi TV