How to turn on the projection from the Xiaomi phone to the TV: all ways + error solving

You want to stream Xiaomi videos to the big screen, but you don't know how to set the projection correctly? This article will help you understand all the ways of connecting, from wireless technologies to wired adapters. We will take a detailed look at Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct, Google Cast and even rare methods like DLNA that work on Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and other models.

It is important to understand that the choice of method depends on three factors: the model of your phone (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12), the version of MIUI (current features appear since MIUI 12) and the capabilities of the TV. If your TV is released before 2018, you may need to use adapters. And for new models with Android TV 11+, all modern protocols are available.

In this tutorial, you'll find not only step-by-step guides, but also a compatibility table, and solutions to common errors like "no sound when broadcast" or "picture is lagging." Let's start with the most universal way, wireless projection through Miracast.

1. projection through Miracast (wireless display)

Miracast technology is a wireless screen broadcast standard that supports almost all modern Xiaomi phones (starting with Redmi 5) and Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV 4/5 series, Redmi Smart TV).

To enable the projection:

1. On TV: go to Settings → Connections → Wireless Display (or Screen Mirroring).
2. On your phone: open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless display (older versions of MIUI may have different paths: Settings → Additional → Wireless monitor).
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g., MiTV-ATV4-1234).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Software updates on both devices (Miracast may not work on older versions).
• 📶 Wi-Fi on your phone – must be enabled (even if you are not connected to the network).
• 🔒 Firewall – some applications (such as antiviruses) can block the connection.

Wi-Fi enabled on phone |TV and phone on same network (if router is used) | VPN and proxy disabled | Updated wireless module drivers-->

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI 14+ Wireless display function may be hidden in the screen menu → Advanced settings → Screen projection. If you can't find a point, search by settings (the magnifying glass icon at the top).

2. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (built into Android TV 9+ models), you can only stream individual apps, such as YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos, which saves the phone’s battery power and provides a more stable connection.

Instructions:

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 on the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner) and select your TV (e.g. MiTV-ATV5-5678).
4. To stream the entire screen, use the Google Home app:

1. Open Google Home → select your TV.


2. Click "Translate screen" → "Translate device screen".

Limitations of the method:

• 🎬 Not all applications support Cast (e.g. TikTok or Cast). VK Videos block this function).
• 🔊 The sound is broadcast only through the TV (the phone will not sound).
• 📱 On the phones with MIUI 13 and below may require manual rights settings for Google Play Services.

Miracast (wireless display)|Google Cast (Chromecast)|HDMI-cable|Wi-Fi Direct|Other-->

Connection via HDMI (wired method)

If wireless methods are unstable or you need minimal latency (for example, for gaming), use the HDMI-Adapter. Xiaomi phones are good for you:

• 🔌 USB-C → HDMI (port-model USB Type-C, for example, Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50).
• 🔌 Micro-USB → HDMI (For older models like Redmi 4X).
• 🔌 USB-C Hub (with multiple ports if you need to connect your mouse/keyboard at the same time).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and connect it to the TV through HDMI-cable.
2. On the TV, select the HDMI 1/2/3 signal source (depending on the port).
3. A request for permission to transfer an image may appear on the phone - confirm it.
4. If the screen is not duplicated, go to Settings → Display → HDMI Mode and select Duplicate Screen or Expand Screen.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with MIUI 14 when connecting through HDMI DeX mode (similar to Samsung DeX) can automatically turn on. To turn it off and return the standard interface, go to Settings → Additionally. → Regime. HDMI and select Normal Mode.

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If HDMI-If you have no audio connection, check your TV settings: sometimes you need to manually select the sound source in the Sound menu → Exit HDMI.

4.Using Wi-Fi Direct for broadcasting

Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast, which runs on Xiaomi TVs without Android TV support (such as Mi TV 4A or Mi TV 4S). Unlike Miracast, here the phone and TV create their own network, which sometimes gives a more stable connection.

How to connect:

1. On TV: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct → turn on the function.
2. On the phone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (or Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi Direct).
3. Select the TV from the list and connect (you may need to enter) PIN-code).
4. After connecting, open any video in the gallery or app and click on the broadcast icon.

Features of Wi-Fi Direct:

• 📡 It works without a router, but is not compatible with Miracast – choose one method.
• 🔋 It consumes more battery than Google Cast.
• 🎮 Suitable for broadcasting games (delay) ~200 ms), but artifacts are possible at high resolution.

5. Broadcasting via DLNA (for media files)

The DLNA protocol allows you to broadcast only media files (photos, videos, music) from your phone to your TV without duplicating the screen, which is convenient for watching movies from a gallery or playing music through TV speakers.

How to set up:

1. On TV: Turn on DLNA in the Settings menu → Network → DLNA (or Media Server).
2. On your phone, install a media server application, such as BubbleUPnP or LocalCast.
3. Open the application, select a file to broadcast and specify the TV as the output device.

Advantages of DLNA:

• 🎵 Supports playlists and folders (comfortable for music).
• 📂 You can stream files from NAS cloud-storage.
• 🔄 No application specific binding (works with any files).

Disadvantages:

• 🚫 Does not broadcast the phone screen (only individual files).
• 🐢 Possible delays in high-resolution video playback.

6. Solving typical projecting problems

Even after you set it up correctly, you can still get errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If none of these methods work, try:

1. Reset network settings on your phone (Settings → System → Reset → Network settings reset).
2. Use third-party applications like ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport (requires installation on both devices).
3. Connect via USB-OTG (if the TV supports MHL – is rare in newer models).

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If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support any of the wireless methods, the only reliable way to do this is to use it. HDMI-Adapter with DisplayPort Alt Mode (for example, adapters from Anker or Baseus).

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of the broadcast method depends on your task:

• 🎮 For games: only HDMI (Minimum latency or Wi-Fi Direct (if cable is not available).
• 🎬 For movies: Google Cast (best quality) or DLNA (locally).
• 📱 For screen duplication: Miracast (universally) or USB-C → HDMI (stably).
• 🎵 For music: DLNA Bluetooth (if you don’t need video).

For owners of Xiaomi Mi TV Q2 or Redmi Smart TV X (2023), we recommend Google Cast – it supports resolution up to 4K@60Hz and has minimal latency. On older models (until 2019), it is better to use HDMI or Miracast.

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