How to play from phone to TV Xiaomi: all ways + error solving

Contents

• Why Xiaomi TV needs a special approach
• Wireless broadcast on Miracast (without router)
• Google Cast and Chromecast: nuances for Xiaomi TV
• HDMI Connection: When It's the Only Option
• DLNA and local files: how to stream video / photos without mirroring
• Typical errors and their solutions (no sound, no lag, no TV)
• Comparison of methods: which to choose for your tasks
• FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Broadcasting the screen from the phone to the Xiaomi TV is a task that millions of users face daily. However, not everyone knows that Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV, Mi TV Stick) have unique connectivity features that distinguish them from Samsung or LG. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods – from wireless protocols to wired adapters – and also reveal hidden MIUI settings that speed up connection by 2 times.

It’s important to understand that the way you stream it depends not only on the TV model (Mi TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV X55, etc.), but also on the firmware version, the phone operating system (Android/iOS), and even on the application versions. We tested all the methods on current devices (2023-2026) and highlighted critical points that are not written in the official instructions.

Wireless broadcast on Miracast (without router)

Miracast is a wireless screen broadcasting standard built into most Xiaomi TVs (except the most budget models), and its key advantage is that it works without a router: the phone and TV connect directly over Wi-Fi Direct.

• 📱 Phone Support: Miracast runs on Android 4.2+ Windows 8.1+. On iPhone (iOS) this protocol is not supported – use Google Cast.
• 📺 TV Requirements: On Xiaomi, the feature is called Wireless Display (in the Settings menu) → Connectivity and Sharing: Older models (until 2019) may require software upgrades.
• ⚡ Speed and delay: When allowed 1080p lags ~100-150 ms (acceptable for video, but not for games) 4K possible inhibition.

Instructions for Android:

1. On TV: open Settings → Connect and Sharing → Wireless display and turn on the option.
2. On your phone: lower the notification curtain and look for the Broadcast button (or Smart View on Samsung). From the device list, select your Xiaomi TV.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices if requested. PIN-code, enter it from the TV screen.

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⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (For example, on Redmi Note 10 Pro, the broadcast function is hidden. To activate it, go to Settings. → About the phone and 5 times click on the version MIUI. Then a button will appear in the curtain.

If the TV is not on the list of devices:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Make sure your TV is enabled with Detection Mode (in Miracast settings).
• 🛠️ Update the TV firmware through Settings → On TV. → Update of the PO.

Google Cast and Chromecast: nuances for Xiaomi TV

Google Cast (aka Chromecast) is the most versatile way to stream, but it works with caveats on Xiaomi TVs: Mi TV and Redmi Smart TV have built-in Cast support, but it often conflicts with Xiaomi's branded services (such as Mi Home).

How to connect:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (unlike Miracast, a router is a must!).
2. On TV: Open Settings → Connect and Sharing → Google Cast and enable the feature.
3. On your phone: Open the app that supports Cast (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos), click the broadcast icon and select your Xiaomi TV.

If the Cast is not working:

• 🔌 Reconnect the TV to the router (sometimes it helps to change the Wi-Fi channel to 5 GHz).
• 📱 On your phone, turn off the Adaptive Battery for the app you are broadcasting (in the app settings).
• 🔄 In the router settings, disable Client Isolation).

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If Cast is permanently off, try manually specifying IP-TV address in router settings (fix it for MAC-This will prevent resetting the connection when you update. DHCP.

HDMI Connection: When It's the Only Option

Wireless technology is convenient, but not always stable, and if you want to keep the lag low (for games or presentations, for example), wired HDMI is the best choice.

• 📱 For Android: cable USB-C → HDMI (adapter + standard HDMI-Supported on most Xiaomi flagships (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60).
• 🍎 For iPhone: the official Lightning Digital adapter AV Adapter (stands) ~3 000 ₽) or certified.
• 📺 For TV: Any free port HDMI (preferably HDMI 2.0 support 4K@60Hz).

Step-by-step:

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

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Delay. < 50ms (ideal for playing xCloud or GeForce) NOW).
• 📶 No dependence on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
• 🔋 Minimum battery consumption of the phone.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) when connected through HDMI It's turning off the charger. USB-Powered hub to charge your phone at the same time.

DLNA and local files: how to stream video / photos without mirroring

If you don’t need to duplicate your phone screen, but transfer specific files (movies, music, photos), use the DLNA protocol. It is built into most Xiaomi TVs and works over a local network.

How to set up:

1. Put it on the phone. DLNA-For Android, BubbleUPnP or Plex, for iPhone, ArkMC.
2. On the TV, open Settings → Network Services → DLNA and turn on the function.
3. In the app on your phone, select files to stream and specify your Xiaomi TV as a playback device.

Supported formats (for example, Mi TV 5 Pro):

• 🎬 Video: MP4, MKV, AVI (codecs H.264, H.265, VP9).
• 🎵 Audio: MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV.
• 📷 Photo Photo: JPEG, PNG, WEBP (permitting 8K).

DLNA restrictions on Xiaomi TV:

• 🚫 No support. DTS Dolby TrueHD – the sound will be played in Stereo.
• 🔄 During broadcasting 4K HDR Possible artifacts (resolved by transcoding into the 1080p).
• 📂 Not all folders are displayed – check the access rights in the settings DLNA-server.

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DLNA is the best choice for playing local files without mirroring the screen, but it’s not the right choice for streaming from YouTube or Netflix: use Google Cast.

Typical errors and their solutions (no sound, no lag, no TV)

Even when set up correctly, Xiaomi TV users often face problems, and we have collected some of the most common bugs and unique solutions that you won’t find in the official documentation.

If none of the methods work:

1. Reset your network settings on your TV: Settings → Network settings → Reset.
2. Update the TV firmware through Settings → About TV → Software Update (relevant for models 2020-2022).
3. Check if the broadcast is blocked by antivirus or VPN on the phone.

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On some Mi TV firmware (e.g., Mi TV 4A 32), the Cast function is hidden. To activate it, type 1999 from the remote control code → Menu → Network Settings → turn on Enable Cast.

Comparison of methods: which to choose for your tasks

The choice of broadcasting method depends on your goal. Below is a comparison table based on the specifics of Xiaomi TVs:

Selection recommendations:

• 🎮 For games: only HDMI (minimum-lag).
• 🎥 For movies from your phone: Google Cast (if the app supports) or DLNA (locally).
• 📱 Screen duplication: Miracast (if no router) or Cast via Chrome (if there is a router).
• 📸 For photo/music: DLNA (least load on the phone).

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On Xiaomi TVs from 2023 to 2026 (e.g. Mi TV Q2), the priority method is Google Cast, as it is optimized for the latest PatchWall. Miracast is more stable on older models (until 2020).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions