How to transfer the screen from Xiaomi phone to TV: the full guide

Do you want to show photos from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV or stream a movie from your phone without unnecessary wires? Broadcasting a screen from Xiaomi to TV solves these problems in a few clicks — but only if you know the right settings. Many users face problems: the phone does not find the TV, the image is lying down or the sound is lost. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connection (including hidden MIUI functions), eliminate typical errors and choose the best method for your model Redmi, POCO or Mi.

Modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A2, P1, Q2, etc.) support wireless broadcasting out of the box, but even if you have another brand TV (Samsung, LG, Sony), there are solutions. The main thing is to understand which protocol your TV uses: Miracast, DLNA, AirPlay (for iOS devices) or Google Cast. We tested all options on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 – and are ready to share working schemes.

Importantly, Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14+ have Quick Cast, which automatically selects the best protocol depending on the receiver, and if your TV doesn't support it, you'll have to manually configure the connection, and let's start with the most universal method.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (without router)

Miracast is a point-to-point standard for transmitting screens without intermediaries (routers or the Internet), built into most Xiaomi phones (starting with the Redmi 4X) and TVs released after 2015, with the advantage of minimal latency (ideal for gaming) and no reliance on Wi-Fi.

To activate the broadcast:

1. On your TV, turn on Miracast mode (in Settings menu → Connect → Screen Mirroring or Screen Mirroring). On Mi TV, this can be called Quick Connection.
2. On Xiaomi phone, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Broadcast (or Cast).
3. From the list of available devices, select the name of your TV. If it is not available, click Update or Device Search.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-screen-code TV).

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Update firmware on both devices (Miracast requires up-to-date software versions).
• 📶 Flight mode – it should be turned off on the phone.
• 🔒 Firewall or antivirus that blocks the connection (disable temporarily).
• 🔄 Rebooting your TV and smartphone (sometimes helps reset network settings).

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If the image is slowing down, reduce the resolution of the broadcast in the Miracast settings on the phone (the option "Imagine Quality").

2. Broadcast via Wi-Fi Direct (direct connection)

Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast, which works even on older Xiaomi models (like the Redmi 3S or Mi 5). Unlike Miracast, here the phone and TV create their own local area network, which is useful if the router is not available or it is unstable.

Instructions for Mi TV:

1. On TV: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct (or Direct Connection). Remember the network name and password.
2. On the phone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Select the TV network from the list and enter the password.
4. After connecting, go back to the Broadcast menu on your phone and select the TV.

For other brands of TVs (Samsung, LG):

• 📺 Nana TV Activate Screen Sharing or Smart View.
• 📱 On Xiaomi in the Broadcast menu, tap on three points (⋮) and select Connect to the device manually.
• 🔍 Enter. IP-TV address (indicated in its network settings).

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⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO F3) Wi-Fi Direct is hidden. To activate it, go to Settings. → About the phone, tap 5 times on the version MIUI, Then go back to the settings. → Additionally. → Lab and turn on Wi-Fi Direct.

3. Connection via router (DLNA/Google Cast)

If your TV supports DLNA or Google Cast (like Xiaomi Mi TV with Android TV), you can stream content over your home Wi-Fi. This method is convenient for viewing videos from a gallery or YouTube, but is not suitable for full-screen mirroring (only individual files or apps).

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, turn on Google Cast (Settings → Devices and Sharing → Broadcast).
3. On Xiaomi phone: For photo/video: open Gallery, select file → Share → Broadcast. For YouTube: launch video → click the broadcast icon in the upper right corner.

If the broadcast does not start:

• 🔧 Check that the TV is allowed to Share over the network (Settings) → Network → Public access).
• 📡 Reconnect both devices to the router (sometimes changing your Wi-Fi channel to 5GHz helps).
• 🔄 Update the Google Home app on your phone (it’s responsible for Cast).

4. Wired connection via HDMI (for maximum quality)

If wireless methods are not stable, HDMI-Connection ensures no lags and support 4K@60fps. It's gonna take a while:

• 📱 Xiaomi phone with support USB-C → HDMI (Most models after 2019).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (We recommend original from Xiaomi or certified Anker).
• 🖥️ Cable HDMI 2.0 (for) 4K) or HDMI 1.4 (for Full) HD).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and the HDMI cable to the adapter and TV.
2. The phone will be notified Connected to HDMI – tap it.
3. Select Display Mode: Mirror - duplicates the phone screen; Second screen - expands the desktop (useful for multitasking).

Signal source

⚠️ Note: When connecting to HDMI Use a Quick Charge charger (at least 18 watts) connected to the adapter at the same time as you do. HDMI. Nana POCO F4 and later you can activate Fast Charging during broadcast in the battery settings.

5. Hidden MIUI features to improve translation

MIUI has little-known settings that help stabilize the broadcast and improve the quality of the picture.

Graphics settings (for Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct):

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Screen resolution and select Full HD+ (if you stream on 4K-TV, this will reduce the load).
2. In Settings → Special Features → Image Improvement Turn off Adaptive Brightness (it can cause flickering when broadcasting).

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming from Xiaomi on TV