How to turn on the stream from the phone to the TV Xiaomi: all working ways

Modern Xiaomi TVs support wireless and wired screen broadcasting from a smartphone, but many users face problems when connecting first. Common errors are the lack of a device in the list of available for connection, lag video or inability to transmit sound. The reasons lie in the wrong network settings, outdated firmware or conflict protocols (for example, Miracast vs Google Cast).

In this article, we will analyze all current methods of broadcasting - from the standard Screen Mirroring to alternative solutions for older TV models. TV Mi TV 4/5, Redmi Smart TV flagship QLED-You will also learn how to circumvent the restrictions on the broadcast of protected content (Netflix, Disney).+) Why some apps block mirroring.

If your TV can't see your phone or the broadcast is constantly interrupted, there's a problem solving section at the end of this article, and for iPhone owners, we've prepared a separate instructional manual tailored to the AirPlay features of Xiaomi TV.

Before you start, make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for most methods) and updated to the latest software versions.

1. Method: Screen Mirroring (Miracast) - standard protocol for Android

Miracast is built into most Xiaomi TVs and Android 5.0+ smartphones. It allows you to stream the screen without additional apps, but requires support from both devices. The main advantage is minimal delays (up to 50 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching videos.

On Xiaomi TV, the feature is called Screen Mirroring or Wireless Display. On a smartphone, it's called Screen Mirroring, Smart View (Samsung), Wireless Display (Xiaomi/Redmi). Importantly, some manufacturers (such as Huawei) use their own protocols that are incompatible with Miracast.

Instructions for connection:

1. On the Xiaomi TV remote, click Home → go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Mirroring.
2. Activate the option and wait for the TV name to appear in the list of available devices.
3. On your smartphone, open Settings → Connected devices → Screen broadcast (the path may differ depending on the shell).
4. Select your Xiaomi TV from the list. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV is not on the list:

Make sure that Wi-Fi is on on both devices|

Turn off VPN or proxy on your phone |

Restart router and devices |

Update the TV firmware to the latest version-->

Miracast does not support secure content broadcasting (DRM). For example, videos from Netflix or Prime Video will play with a black screen. For these services, use the built-in apps on Xiaomi TV or the Google Cast method (section 3).

2. Method: Google Cast (Chromecast) – for streaming content

Google Cast (also known as Chromecast) is optimized to stream media content from supported applications (YouTube, Google Photos, Spotify, etc.) Unlike Miracast, it doesn't transfer the entire screen, but only content from a particular application, which reduces network load and eliminates lag.

All Xiaomi Android TVs (Mi TV 4S/5, Redmi Smart TV X and later) support Google Cast out of the box. Older models (such as Mi TV 3) may require installing the Google Home app on the phone.

How to stream through Google Cast:

• 📱 Open a supported app (such as YouTube) on your phone.
• 🔍 Click the broadcast icon (usually in the top right corner) and select your Xiaomi TV.
• 🎬 Content will start playing on the TV, and the phone can be used as a remote control.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Low latency (important for games and music).
• 🔋 Lower battery consumption compared to Miracast.
• 🔒 Support DRM-Protected Content (Netflix, Disney)+).

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If the Cast icon doesn’t appear, check if the Google Play Services feature on your TV is enabled. Go to Settings → Apps → System Apps → Google Play Services and update it.

Method: HDMI wired connection (for minimum delays)

If you want stable, undelayed streaming (for example, for games or presentations), the best option is a wired HDMI connection.

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C/HDMI (or a Micro-USB adapter → HDMI old-model).
• 🔌 Cable HDMI (version 1.4 or higher for support 4K@60Hz).
• ⚡ Power supply for the phone (broadcasting by HDMI discharges the battery).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and then connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable.
2. On the Xiaomi TV remote, select the appropriate signal source (e.g. HDMI 1).
3. The phone may need to be on mode. USB-Debugging or confirming trust in the device.

Comparison with wireless methods:

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi smartphones (e.g. Redmi Note 10) when connected to the HDMI Solution: Turn on the phone settings to "Transmit audio over" HDMI (Path: Settings → Sound. → Additional settings).

4. Method: Applications for broadcasting (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in methods don’t work (for example, on older Xiaomi TV models or in firmware conflicts), you can use third-party apps. They are suitable for broadcasting the screen to TVs without Android TV or for problems with Miracast.

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 🔹 ApowerMirror – supports streaming from Android and iOS, low latency, the ability to control from the TV.
• 🔹 TeamViewer QuickSupport – more suitable for remote help, but can broadcast the screen.
• 🔹 LetsView – a free solution with support 4K and.

How to set up a broadcast via ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (via Google Play on Xiaomi TV).
2. Run ApowerMirror on both devices and select Phone Screen Mirroring mode.
3. Connect to a single Wi-Fi network or use your phone’s hotspot.
4. On the phone, press START NOW and confirm the broadcast.

Disadvantages of third-party applications:

• 🛑 Possible image artifacts with weak Wi-Fi.
• 💰 Some functions are paid (for example, broadcasting in the 4K ApowerMirror).
• 🔒 Risk of data leakage when using little-known applications.

5. Method: Broadcast from iPhone to Xiaomi TV (AirPlay)

iPhone owners can stream the screen on Xiaomi TV via AirPlay, but there are nuances here: Xiaomi is not certified by Apple for native AirPlay support, so you will have to use workarounds.

Option 1: Through the ApowerMirror app (similar to section 4).

Option 2: Use Apple TV as an intermediary (if it is connected to Xiaomi TV over HDMI).

Option 3: Set up DLNA-server on TV and broadcast media (but not the entire screen).

The following steps are taken for ApowerMirror:

1. Install ApowerMirror on iPhone and Xiaomi TV.
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On iPhone, open Control Point → Screen Duplication → select Xiaomi TV (it will show as Apower-XXX).

⚠️ Note: When broadcasting from iPhone to Xiaomi TV It can be delayed up to 500 ms. To watch movies, this is not critical, but for games or video calls you will have to use a wired connection via Lightning. → HDMI adapter.

6. Problem Solving: TV doesn't see phone or broadcast lags

If the connection fails or the image slows down, check the following points:

🔧 Problem 1: The TV is not displayed in the list of devices for broadcasting.

• ✅ Make sure your TV is on Screen Mirroring (Settings) → Connection and sharing).
• ✅ Restart your router – sometimes DHCP-The server does not provide the correct IP-address.
• ✅ Turn off the power saving mode on the phone (it can block background Wi-Fi activity).

🔧 Problem 2: The broadcast works, but the video slows down or breaks.

• ✅ Switch the router to 5 GHz (less interference, higher speed).
• ✅ Close the background apps on your phone that consume traffic.
• ✅ Reduce the broadcast resolution in Miracast settings (e.g., with 1080p before 720p).

🔧 Problem 3: No sound when broadcasting.

• ✅ Check if the sound on the TV is turned off (Settings) → Sound. → Exit).
• ✅ For HDMI-Enable the option of transmitting sound over HDMI phone-on.
• ✅ If you use Google Cast, make sure the app supports audio transmission (e.g. YouTube transmits, TikTok does not).

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If nothing works, reset the network settings on your TV: Settings → System → Reset → Network Reset.This will remove all stored Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices, but often solves connection problems.

7. Optimal settings for stable broadcasting

To minimize lag and broadcast breaks, follow these guidelines:

📶 Router settings:

• 🔄 Use the 5 GHz band (less busy, higher bandwidth).
• 📡 Manually set the channel (e.g. 36 or 149), avoiding automatic selection.
• 🔒 Turn off Qos or traffic prioritization if it interferes.

📱 Phone settings:

• 🔋 Enable Maximum Performance Mode (on Xiaomi: Settings) → Battery → Performance mode).
• 🚫 Turn off the adaptive brightness – it creates additional load.
• 📲 Close all background apps, especially instant messengers and social networks.

📺 TV settings:

• 🔄 Enable Game Mode (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → Games) to reduce delay.
• 🎛️ Turn off post-processing of the image (Settings) → Picture → Additional settings → Noise suppression).

Xiaomi TV owners with Android TV 10+ have Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) which automatically reduces latency when a broadcast is detected.

Settings → Display and sound → Video modes → Auto Low Latency Mode

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming on Xiaomi TV