How to bring the iPhone screen to the TV Xiaomi: all the ways

You want to stream your iPhone video to a big screen on a Xiaomi TV, but don’t know which way to choose?This article will help you understand all the available methods, from wireless technology to wired connections. We will look not only at the standard features of AirPlay and Miracast, but also at alternative solutions for models of TVs Mi TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV X and other popular series.

Connecting an iPhone to a Xiaomi TV may be necessary to watch movies, show photos, stream games, or even duplicate screens for presentations. The main difficulty is the compatibility of operating systems: iOS and Android TV (or PatchWall from Xiaomi). Fortunately, there are universal protocols and adapters that solve this problem. Next, you will find detailed instructions for each method, a comparison table and answers to frequent questions.

1. Wireless connection via AirPlay (for Mi TV with PatchWall 3.0 and later)

The easiest way to bring your iPhone screen to a Xiaomi TV is to use AirPlay’s built-in support.This feature is available on PatchWall 3.0 and later (released after 2020). Check the version of your firmware in the Settings → About TV menu.

To activate the broadcast:

• 📱 Make sure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (important: guest network won’t work!).
• 🔍 On the TV, open Settings. → Connection and sharing → AirPlay and turn on the option.
• 📤 On iPhone, swipe down from the top right corner (on Face models) ID) or up from the bottom edge (on models with Touch) ID) to open the Control Point.
• 🔄 Click on Screen Duplication (or Screen Mirroring) and select your Xiaomi TV from the list.

Update your TV firmware to PatchWall 3.0+

Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)

Turn on AirPlay in your TV settings

Turn off VPN on iPhone (can block broadcast)

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If the TV isn’t on the device list, try restarting the router or temporarily turning off the firewall on it, and check if the iPhone’s power saving mode is blocking background processes (battery settings → low power mode).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than PatchWall 3.0 (e.g. Mi) TV 4A 2018) AirPlay is not supported on-board, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

Connect via Miracast (for older Xiaomi models)

Miracast is a universal wireless broadcast protocol that works on most Xiaomi TVs, including models without AirPlay support. However, for the iPhone, this method requires additional software, since Apple does not include Miracast as standard on iOS.

You'll need:

• 📲 Miracast client for iOS (e.g. Screen Mirroring for Miracast or ApowerMirror).
• 📺 Xiaomi TV with Miracast Mode enabled (path: Settings) → Display and sound → Wireless display).
• 🔌 Stable Wi-Fi connection (recommended 5GHz to reduce latency).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install one of the Miracast apps from the App Store.
2. Launch the application and follow the connection instructions.
3. On the TV, activate Wireless Display mode (sometimes called Wi-Fi Direct).
4. Select the TV from the list of available devices in the iPhone app.

Important: When using Miracast through third-party apps, you may experience a delay of up to 1-2 seconds, which is critical for high-resolution games or videos. To reduce the lag, close all background apps on your iPhone and reduce the broadcast resolution in the program settings.

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If the image on the TV is showing artifacts, try switching from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz or vice versa, sometimes solving interference problems.

3. Wired connection via Lightning → HDMI adapter

If wireless methods are not suitable due to unstable signal or high quality requirements (for example, to watch movies in 4K HDR), use a wired connection. This will require an official Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter (or certified analogue) and an HDMI cable.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Minimal latency (ideal for playing via Apple Arcade or Xbox Cloud Gaming).
• 📺 Support for permission before 1080p (On some iPhone models, up to 4K).
• 🔋 No dependency on the quality of the Wi-Fi network.

How to connect:

1. Connect the Lightning → HDMI adapter to your iPhone.
2. With an HDMI cable, connect the adapter to the HDMI IN port on your Xiaomi TV.
3. On the TV remote, press the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
4. The iPhone screen is automatically duplicated on the TV.

⚠️ Note: Cheap uncertified adapters may not support audio output or give low image quality. Check compatibility before buying - look for the MFi (Made for iPhone) label).

4.Use of Apple TV (optimum for Apple ecosystem)

If you have an Apple TV that is connected to a Xiaomi TV, you can use it to wirelessly duplicate the screen, which provides minimal latency and support for all iOS features, including AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.

Instructions:

1. Connect your Apple TV to your TV via HDMI and turn it on.
2. Make sure that your iPhone and Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On the iPhone, open the Control Point and press Screen Duplication.
4. Select your Apple TV from the list.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎬 Support 4K HDR Dolby Atmos (on Apple) TV 4K).
• 🎮 The ability to play Apple Arcade on the big screen with a gamepad.
• 🔄 Automatic sync with other Apple devices (such as MacBook or iPad).

If you don’t have an Apple TV but use Apple devices frequently, consider buying one – it’s the most reliable solution to integrate with a Xiaomi TV.

Wireless (AirPlay/Miracast)

Wired (HDMI-adapter)

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5. Alternative methods: DLNA and third-party applications

If none of the above methods are suitable, you can use DLNA-These are less reliable methods, but sometimes they save in unusual situations.

Method 1: DLNA-iPhone-server

Applications like VLC for Mobile or Infuse allow you to stream media files (video, photos, music) to Xiaomi TV via DLNA.

1. Install VLC on your iPhone and Xiaomi TV (available on Google Play on Android TV).
2. Turn it on. DLNA-server in the settings of the application on the iPhone.
3. On your TV, open the VLC and find your iPhone in the list of network devices.

Method 2: Streaming apps

Some apps (e.g. YouTube, Netflix, Twitch) have a built-in broadcast feature on the TV.

• 🎥 Run the video in the app on iPhone.
• 🔍 Click on the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner of the player).
• 📺 Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.

Note: Not all apps support streaming to Xiaomi TVs due to DRM (Content Protection) restrictions. for example, Disney+ can block output to uncertified devices.

6 Problem Solving: What to do if the screen is not duplicated

If you followed the instructions but the iPhone screen doesn’t appear on your Xiaomi TV, check out the following:

If the problem persists, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your iPhone and Xiaomi TV.
• 📡 Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Resetting network settings).
• 🔧 Update the TV to the latest version.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with modified firmware (for example, after root access), the AirPlay function may not work stable.

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Before buying adapters or consoles, check their compatibility with your iPhone model and Xiaomi TV. For example, MHL chip-based adapters don't work with iPhones, and Apple TV requires HDMI 2.0 for 4K.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting iPhone to Xiaomi TV