How to play an image from your phone to your Xiaomi TV: all the ways

Do you want to show photos from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on TV or stream a movie from your smartphone without unnecessary wires? Duplicating Xiaomi screen on your TV is a task that can be solved in 2-3 minutes, if you know the right way. The problem is that users often encounter connection errors, image delays or can not find the desired feature in the settings. This article will help avoid typical errors and choose the best method depending on your phone and TV model.

We tested all the current methods on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and Mi TVs TV Q2 55" and Redmi Smart TV X50. It turned out that wireless broadcasting via Miracast works most stable on Xiaomi TVs 2022 and newer, while for older models (until 2020) it is more reliable to use it. HDMI-And it turns out that many users don't know about the built-in Quickcast feature. MIUI, which simplifies the process to two clicks.

1.Preparation: What to check before connecting

Before you try to connect your phone and TV, make sure both devices meet the minimum requirements, which will save you an hour of nerve if your Redmi 9A doesn’t support Miracast and your 2018 Mi TV 4A doesn’t receive Wi-Fi Direct.

Here are the prerequisites for successful screen duplication:

• 📱 Smartphone: any Xiaomi, Redmi or any other model POCO on MIUI 12 and above (for Miracast). HDMI-The connection is even suitable for Redmi. 4X, but you'll need an adapter.
• 📺 Television: Mi models TV/Redmi TV Miracast-enabled (usually) 2019 year and later) or port HDMI. For old TVs (up to) 2018 You may need to use the Mi prefix. TV Stick.
• 🔄 Network: Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for methods over a local area network) or be within a radius of 5 meters (for Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔋 Charge: the phone should be at least 30% of the battery – broadcast screen greatly drains the battery.

If you’re not sure if your TV supports Miracast, check this out:

1. On the TV remote, press Menu → Settings → Network and Access → Screen Mirror.
2. If the option is active, your TV is ready for wireless connectivity.
3. If there is no paragraph, use it. HDMI Or buy a Mi. TV Stick (stands) ~2000₽).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs 2020 and older (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 55") Miracast settings are sometimes lost after a firmware update. To fix this, go to Settings. → About the programme → Reset the network and reboot the TV.

Method 2: Wireless streaming via Miracast (fastest)

It's a native solution from Xiaomi that works without any extra apps, and the main advantage is that it has a minimal latency (about 50 ms), which is critical for gaming or watching videos, but there's a caveat: on phones with MIUI 14 and newer, the feature is hidden deeper than before.

Instructions for MIUI 14/15:

1. Open your phone settings and go to Connections and Sharing → Broadcast.
2. Turn on the Wireless Slider.
3. In the list of available devices, select your TV (the name will be MiTV-type).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices (on TV may appear code for pairing).

If the TV is not on the list:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi is on (even if you’re not connected to the network).
• 🔍 On the TV, go to Settings. → Screen mirroring → Update the list.

Xiaomi 2023 TVs (such as Mi TV Q2 65) have a feature called Fast Broadcast, which automatically selects the optimal protocol (Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct) depending on the phone model.

On the TV remote: Menu → Quick settings → Signal “Translation” (second from left)

⚠️ Warning: When you stream through Miracast, the default sound comes from your phone. To redirect it to TV, open the notification panel on your smartphone and click Playback. → Television [name].

Method 2: HDMI connection (most stable)

If you need to stream games (like Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile) or show presentations, HDMI is the best choice, with a latency of only 10-20 ms, and picture quality of 4K@60Hz (if TV is supported).

You'll need:

• 🔌 Adapter: For phones from USB-C: adapter USB-C → HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter, ~1500₽). For older models with Micro-USB: Micro-USB adapter → HDMI (MHL) + external food (required!).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (usually complete with a TV).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and then HDMI-cable to adapter and TV (port) HDMI 1/ARC preferably).
2. On the TV, select the signal source: click on the Input remote (or Source) and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. A request for permission to broadcast may appear on the phone - confirm it.

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If the image on the TV is cropped at the edges, on the phone, open Settings → Screen → Screen size and select Default or Stretching.

For owners of POCO F3/F4 and other phones with Snapdragon 8xx, there is a bonus: these models support DisplayPort Alt Mode, which allows you to stream 4K@120Hz via USB-C. To activate the mode:

Settings → Additional → HDMI Mode → DisplayPort

Method 3: Broadcast via Wi-Fi Direct (without router)

If you don’t have a router or are out of Wi-Fi coverage, you can use a direct connection between your phone and your TV, which works on all 2019 Mi TVs and newer ones, as well as most Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 11+.

How to set up:

1. On TV: Menu → Settings → Network and access → Wi-Fi Direct → Enable
2. On Phone: Settings → Connections & Sharing → Wi-Fi Direct Select your TV from the list (the name will be DIRECT-MiTV-[numbers]).
3. After connecting on the phone will appear notification – click Translate screen.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No router.
• ✅ Stabler than Miracast in the face of interference.
• ✅ Supports sound without additional settings.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Delay. ~100-150 MS (not suitable for games).
• ❌ On some TV models (Mi) TV 4A 2018) may require manual input PIN-code.

5. Method 4: Broadcasting Applications (Google Cast, ApowerMirror)

If the built-in features don't work or you need additional features (like streaming only video without a phone interface), third-party apps will help. We tested 5 popular services and selected the two most reliable ones.

Option 1: Google Cast (for YouTube, Netflix, MoviePoisk)

This solution is ideal if you want to stream content from specific applications (for example, a movie from Movie Search or YouTube videos), and the phone screen is not duplicated – only content is shown on TV.

How to use:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (e.g. YouTube).
3. Slip on the Broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
4. Choose your TV from the list.

Option 2: ApowerMirror (Duplicate screen)

ApowerMirror allows you to broadcast the entire screen of the phone, including games, instant messengers and system menus (~300₽/month), but there is a free version with watermarks.

Instructions:

1. Download ApowerMirror to your phone and computer (or use the web version on TV).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On your phone, launch the app and select Mirror on TV.
4. The scanner will find the TV, confirm the connection.

⚠️ Note: When using ApowerMirror on Xiaomi 2020 and older TVs, an artifact with a “teared” sound may occur. To correct this, turn off the hardware audio acceleration option in the application settings.

6. Method 5: Through Mi Home (for Xiaomi Smart Home)

If your TV and phone are tied to the same Mi Account and are part of the Xiaomi Smart Home ecosystem, you can use a built-in broadcast feature, a technique that is little known but works more consistently than Miracast on weak routers.

How to set up:

1. Make sure that the same Mi Account is authorized on your phone and TV.
2. Open the Mi Home app on your phone.
3. Go to the Devices section → [TV] → Screen mirroring.
4. Click Start broadcast and confirm on TV.

Advantages:

• ✅ It works even with a weak Wi-Fi signal.
• ✅ You can stream the screen in the background (for example, listen to music from your phone while the movie is on TV).

Limitations:

• ❌ It is only supported on Mi TVs. TV 2021 and newer.
• ❌ Delay. ~200 ms (not suitable for dynamic games).

7. Problem Solving: What to Do If an Image Is Not Broadcast

Even with the right settings, sometimes there are errors.-5 Problems and solutions based on Xiaomi support.

If neither of these methods worked, try resetting the network settings on both devices:

• On the phone: Settings → Network and Internet → Reset settings Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth.
• On TV: Settings → Network and Access → Network Reset.

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90% of broadcast problems are solved by restarting your phone and TV or changing the type of connection (for example, from Miracast to Wi-Fi Direct).

8. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to decide, we have compiled a table with the pros and cons of each method.

For most users, Miracast is the best option, because it doesn't require any additional devices and it offers acceptable quality. If you want maximum stability (for example, for conferences in Zoom), choose HDMI. Google Cast is more convenient for streaming content from apps.

What kind of way do you use it? Share it in the comments!

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