How to turn on Wi-Fi Direct on your Xiaomi MiTV TV MSSP1: detailed instructions with photos and tips

Xiaomi MiTV TVs MSSP1 Supports Wi-Fi Direct technology, which allows content to be transmitted from mobile devices directly, without a router, and is especially useful for viewing photos, videos or duplicating the screen of a smartphone on a large screen. However, many users face difficulties when first turning on – the menu is hidden in the depth of settings, and the interface is not easy to use. MIUI TV not always intuitive.

In this article you will find 3 working methods of activating Wi-Fi Direct on MiTV MSSP1 (including prefixed models L43M6-6ARU, L50M6-6ARU and other modifications 2020–2023 And then there are some errors like "Device not found" or "Connection impossible." We'll sort out the settings, both on the standard menu and using the standard menu. ADB-At the end, you have a unique table of compatibility of Xiaomi, Samsung and iPhone smartphones with your TV.

What is Wi-Fi Direct and why is it needed on MiTV? MSSP1

Wi-Fi Direct is a wireless standard that creates a direct connection between two devices without a router. MSSP1 This technology is used to:

• 📱 Duplicate smartphone screen (Miracast) – viewing games, social networks or presentations on the big screen.
• 🎬 Streaming video from your phone (such as high-resolution movies from a gallery or YouTube).
• 🖼️ Viewing photos in original quality without compression.
• 🎮 Gamepad connections (e.g. Xiaomi Game Controller) for Android games TV.

The main advantage over Miracast or DLNA — Connection stability and 5 GHz support (on models) MSSP1 There are limitations, however, with dual-band Wi-Fi:

⚠️ Attention: Wi-Fi Direct on MiTV MSSP1 not compatible with iOS 16 and later devices – Apple has blocked third-party protocol support. For iPhone, use AirPlay (if the TV supports) or HDMI-adapter.

Data transfer speed via Wi-Fi Direct to MSSP1 It reaches 300 Mbps (theoretically), but in practice depends on interference and distance.

Where is Wi-Fi Direct in MiTV settings MSSP1: step-by-step

Interface. MIUI TV model MSSP1 It is different from standard Android TV, So the path to Wi-Fi Direct settings is not obvious. MIUI TV 3.0 and newer:

1. Turn on the TV and press the Settings button on the remote.
2. Go to the Internet and Network (Network & Internet) section.
3. Select Wi-Fi Direct (on some versions, Wireless Display or Miracast).
4. Activate the slider Enable Wi-Fi Direct.

If Wi-Fi Direct is not on the menu, it means:

• 🔄 Your firmware is outdated – an update is required (see section below).
• 📵 The feature is disabled in regional settings (relevant for models purchased in China).
• 🛠️ Wi-Fi module is turned off in the TV - check in Settings → On TV. → State of the network.

On some modifications MSSP1 (for example, L55M6-6ARU) path may differ:

Settings → Devices → Connection and Sharing → Wi-Fi Direct

⚠️ Warning: If after turning on Wi-Fi Direct, the TV "can't see" your smartphone, try restarting both devices and repeating the search. Xiaomi/Redmi Smartphones sometimes need to enable Developer Mode and activate the option Debugging over Wi-Fi.

How to connect your smartphone to MiTV MSSP1 via Wi-Fi Direct

The connection process depends on the smartphone model. Below are instructions for Xiaomi, Samsung and other Android devices. For iPhone, this method does not work (see alternatives in the article). FAQ).

For smartphones Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. In the list of available devices, select your MiTV. MSSP1 (name will be in format MiTV-MSSP1-XXXX).
3. Confirm the connection on both devices (a request will appear on the TV with PIN- code).
4. After the connection on the TV screen will appear notification Device connected.

For Samsung smartphones

On devices with One UI:

1. Go to Settings. → Connections → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Click Device Search and select MiTV MSSP1.
3. Accept the connection request on the TV (OK button on the remote).

If your smartphone doesn’t find the TV, try:

• 🔄 Switch Wi-Fi on your smartphone to 5 GHz (if the TV supports).
• 📱 Enable Smart View in Samsung's Notification Curtain.
• 🔧 Reset network settings on the TV (Settings) → System system → Reset → Resetting the network).

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If the connection is constantly broken, try in the router settings to disable the Band Steering function (automatic switching between 2.4 and 5 GHz) - it can interfere with the stable operation of Wi-Fi Direct.

Compatibility table of smartphones with MiTV MSSP1

Update: If Wi-Fi Direct is not working

On MiTV TVs MSSP1 firmware-old MIUI TV 2.5.67 Wi-Fi Direct may not be available or may not work properly:

Method 1: Automatic updates via the Internet

1. Connect the TV to the network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
2. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
3. Click Check Updates and wait for the download.
4. After downloading, select Install Now (TV will reboot).

Method 2: Manual installation via USB

If the automatic update does not work:

1. Download the latest firmware for your model from the official Xiaomi Support website (select the version for the model). MSSP1).
2. Unpack. ZIP-archive and copy the file update.zip flash drive (format) FAT32).
3. Put the flash drive in. USB-television-port.
4. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update → Update via USB.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV is stuck on the Mi logo after the update, reset: press the Power button on the remote for 10 seconds. If this does not help, you need to flash it through Fastboot (refer to the service).

Solving Wi-Fi Direct problems on MiTV MSSP1

Even after setting it up properly, users are faced with errors.-5 problems and solutions:

1.The TV doesn't find the smartphone

• 📵 Make sure that the modulator mode is turned off on the smartphone (hot spot).
• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Check that the TV is enabled Detection Mode (Settings) → Wi-Fi Direct → Visibility for all).

2.The connection breaks after a few seconds

• 🛡️ Turn off the firewall or VPN smartphone.
• 📡 Switch Wi-Fi on your TV to 2.4GHz (if you used 5GHz).
• 🔋 Check the battery power of the smartphone – at a level below 20%, the connection may break.

3. Low quality of video transmission (lags, artifacts)

• 🎞️ Reduce the flow resolution in the smartphone settings (for example, with 1080p before 720p).
• 📶 Make sure there are no sources of interference (microwaves, other routers) nearby).
• 🔌 Connect your TV to the network via an Ethernet cable (this will free up the Wi-Fi module for Direct).

4. "Incompatible device" error

This error occurs if:

• 📱 The smartphone runs on Android 13+ with limitations for Wi-Fi Direct.
• 🔧 There is a custom firmware on the TV (unofficial).
• 🛠️ In the developer settings, Wi-Fi Direct is disabled (enable it through Settings). → For developers).

5.The TV sees the smartphone, but doesn't connect

Try it:

• 🔑 Enter. PIN-manual code (sometimes automatic connection fails).
• 📲 On your smartphone, select Connect as a media device (not as a keyboard/mouse).
• 🔄 Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → System system → Reset → Resetting the network).

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If none of these methods worked, check the regional settings of the TV. MSSP1 Wi-Fi Direct can be blocked – you need to change the region to Russia or Europe through the service menu.

Alternative ways to connect a smartphone to MiTV MSSP1

If Wi-Fi Direct doesn’t work or isn’t suitable for your tasks, consider these options:

1. Miracast (wireless screen duplication)

It works on most Android devices:

1. On TV: Settings → Screen → Wireless display.
2. On a smartphone: turn on screen transfer (in curtain or settings).
3. Choose MiTV. MSSP1 list.

➕ Pros: Supports sound, low latency.

➖ Cons: can lie down when watching high-resolution video.

2. Google Cast (Chromecast built-in)

MiTV MSSP1 Supports Google Cast for streaming from YouTube, Netflix and other apps:

1. Make sure that your TV and smartphone are on the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the video in the app (like YouTube) and click the Cast icon.
3. Choose MiTV. MSSP1 list.

3. Connection through HDMI (for iPhone and old Android)

For iPhones or devices without Wi-Fi Direct:

• 📱 Buy Lightning. → HDMI adapter (for iPhone) or USB-C → HDMI (Android).
• 🔌 Connect the adapter to the TV and smartphone.
• 📺 On the TV, select the source. HDMI (usually HDMI 1/ARC).

➕ Pros: stable connection, support 4K@60fps.

➖ Cons: Requires the purchase of an adapter (~1500–3000 ₽).

4.Use of external adapter (for advanced)

If the built-in Wi-Fi TV module does not support Direct, you can use:

• 📡 USB Wi-Fi adapter with Miracast support (for example, TP-Link) TL-WDN4800).
• 🎮 Android TV Box (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Box S) connected to TV via HDMI.

Network reset and hidden Wi-Fi Direct settings

If standard methods don’t help, try resetting the TV’s network settings or activating hidden features.

Resetting the network to the factory

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset.
2. Select Network Reset (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the TV.

Activation of the developer mode

To access additional Wi-Fi settings:

1. Go to Settings. → On TV.
2. Find the Build Number and click on it 7 times in a row (the notification “You became a developer” will appear).
3. Back to Settings → For developers.
4. Activate options: 🔧 Wi-Fi debugging 📡 Always turn on the Wi-Fi search 🔄 Auto-Update Wi-Fi (turn off)

ADB-Teams for Advanced Users

If Wi-Fi Direct is lost after the update, it can be enabled via the ADB:

1. Connect the TV to your PC via USB-OTG (the port on the back).
2. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
3. Enter commands: adb connect [IP-TV address]:5555 adb shell settings put global wifi_direct_on 1 adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.WIFI_DIRECT_STATE_CHANGED

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause a loss of warranty or system failure. If you're not sure, contact the service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Wi-Fi Direct on MiTV MSSP1