How to turn on the projection from Xiaomi phone on the TV: the complete guide

Why can’t you put Xiaomi’s screen on your TV?

You try to stream a video from Xiaomi 13T to the big screen, but the TV can't see the phone? Or does it get stuck when you connect to it through Miracast? There are three key issues:

First, wireless protocol incompatibility: Modern Xiaomi TVs (e.g., Q2 or P1) support Miracast and AirPlay, but budget models older than 2019 can only work through DLNA — and this protocol does not broadcast the entire screen, but only individual media files. Second, the power saving settings on a smartphone often block the background data transfer, interrupting the connection. Finally, the MIUI version plays a role: in firmware older than MIUI 12.5, there is no built-in Wireless Display feature, and you will have to use third-party applications.

In this article, we will discuss all the working methods of projection, from the standard Screen Mirroring to hidden functions for older models, and also tell you how to fix common errors (for example, code 10 or 7 when connecting). HDMI.

Method 1: Wired connection via HDMI (without delay)

If you want minimal latency (for example, to play games or watch movies in high resolution), wired method is the best choice.

• 📱 Xiaomi Smartphone with Support USB-C (Micro-USB adapter on older models).
• 🖥️ Port TV HDMI (any, even those released 10 years ago).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (for new models; or MHL-Adapter (for phones until 2018).

The connection takes less than a minute:

1. Insert the adapter into the USB-C connector of the smartphone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable.
3. On the TV, select the signal source - appropriate HDMI-port (usually the Source or Input button on the remote control).
4. On the smartphone will appear a notification about the connection – confirm the permission to transfer the image.

⚠️ Attention: On phones POCO F3, Redmi Note 10 Pro and others with Snapdragon processor may need to enable Debugging mode USB in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — If you do that, you can't have a duplicate screen without it.

MIUI version no lower than 12.5 (otherwise root rights are required)

The adapter supports 4K output (if TV 4K)

HDMI-CEC mode is enabled on TV (for remote control)

Phone Charge >30% (wired connection discharges faster)

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Method 2: Wireless streaming via Miracast (built-in function)

Most Xiaomi TVs (starting with Mi TV 4) and MIUI 12.5+ smartphones support Miracast, a wireless screen transmission standard without lags.

On the phone:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
2. Turn on the Wireless Display slider.
3. In the list of available devices, select your TV (the name will be MiTV-XXXX type).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

On Xiaomi TV:

1. Press the Home button on the remote → select Screen → Wireless display.
2. Activate the option to Allow Connection.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (Miracast works without the Internet, but the network must be shared).
• 📶 Miracast mode is enabled on the TV (in some models it is hidden in Settings). → Network → Additionally).
• 🔋 Power saving mode is disabled on the phone for the Wireless Display function (Settings) → Battery → Choice of applications).

Method 3: Using Google Cast (for Android TVs)

If your TV is running on Android TV (such as Xiaomi Mi TV Stick or Google Play models), you can use Google Cast, a technology similar to Chromecast, which allows you not only to duplicate the screen, but also to broadcast individual videos / photos without projecting the entire interface.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, open the Google Home app (if not, install it from Google Play).
3. On your phone, open the video to YouTube, Google Photos or another supported app.
4. Slip on the Cast icon (📺) and choose your TV.

For full screen projection:

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Connect to the device.
2. Select Screen Broadcast → find the TV in the list.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi phones with shell MIUI Google Cast may conflict with the built-in Miracast. If the broadcast is interrupted, turn off the Wireless Display in the settings and use only Google Cast.

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If video slows down when streaming via Google Cast, lower your phone’s screen resolution to 720p in the display settings.

Method 4: Projection applications (if built-in methods don’t work)

If your TV doesn't support Miracast or Google Cast (like old Samsung or LG models before 2016), use third-party apps.

To use ApowerMirror (recommended for games):

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (if you have Google Play).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On your phone, run ApowerMirror → Mirror → Select a TV.
4. On TV, confirm the connection.

Important: Apps like TeamViewer transmit images over the Internet, not over the local network, so the delay can be as long as 1-2 seconds.

Method 5: Connecting via DLNA (for media files only)

If you don’t need to duplicate the entire screen, but only broadcast photos, videos or music, use DLNA, which works even on the oldest TVs (released before 2015) and does not require special adapters.

How to set up:

1. On the TV, turn on the DLNA function (usually in the Network → Multimedia Server menu).
2. On your Xiaomi phone, install the Mi File Manager app (or any other DLNA-enabled app, such as BubbleUPnP).
3. Open file (video/photo) → tap Share → select DLNA → find the TV in the list.

DLNA limitations:

• ❌ Does not broadcast the entire screen (only individual files).
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (for example, the video formats are not supported, MKV may not reproduce).
• ❌ Delay in scrolling video (~0.5-1 sack).

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DLNA is the only way to stream to older HDMI-free TVs, but it’s not suitable for gaming, video calling, or interface duplication.

Problem Solving: Connection Errors and Lags

If the phone screen isn’t showing on the TV or the broadcast is constantly interrupted, check out these points:

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with a Mediatek processor (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) Miracast may not be supported at the hardware level, and then you'll only have a wired connection or applications like ApowerMirror.

If nothing helps, reset your network settings on your TV:

1. Open Settings → Network → Reset network settings.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi again.
3. Reboot the phone and the TV.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi’s TV projection