How to display the screen of Xiaomi phone on your computer: all methods with instructions

Xiaomi screen display is a challenge faced by gamers who want to stream mobile gameplay to the big screen, developers who test apps, and ordinary users who need to show content from their phone to colleagues or friends. Unlike Apple, with its closed ecosystem, Xiaomi devices offer several flexible solutions, from built-in Miracast features to third-party utilities like scrcpy or Vysor.

The main difficulty lies in choosing the optimal method: wireless methods (Wi-Fi Direct, Miracast) are convenient, but can slow down when the signal is weak, while wired connection via USB guarantees stability, but requires additional drivers. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to duplicate the screen of Xiaomi on Windows PCs, macOS and Linux, including nuances for specific models (for example, Redmi Note 12 or POCO F5) and solutions to typical errors such as “device not detected” or broadcast freeze.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (built-in feature)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard supported by most modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 10) and Windows 10/11 computers. The advantage of the method is that there is no need for cables and third-party software, but there are nuances with compatibility and delays.

To activate the broadcast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (or Cast in the notification curtain).
• 💻 On PC: press Win + K and select your Xiaomi from the list of available devices.
• ⚡ If your computer can’t see the phone, check if your Miracast graphics card supports (e.g. Intel’s 4th-generation and newer built-in graphics).

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If your PC doesn’t appear in the list of broadcast devices, try disabling the VPN or firewall – they can block detection over the LAN.

It is important to consider the limitations of the method:

• 🔋 High battery consumption (up to) 15-20% hourly during active broadcast).
• 🎮 Delayed entry (lag) to 100-200 MS critical for dynamic games.
• 📶 Unstable operation at weak Wi-Fi 5 GHz signal (supported router recommended) 802.11ac).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Miracast can be disabled in regional firmware. To activate it, go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI and tap 7 times on the line to unlock Developer Settings, then turn on the Wireless Display option manually.

2. wired connection via USB (scrcpy for advanced users)

Scrcpy is an open source tool for duplicating the screen of Android devices on a computer with minimal latency (30-50 ms). Unlike Miracast, it works on USB, which eliminates network problems, but requires an ADB (Android Debug Bridge) setup.

Step-by-step:

1. Download scrcpy from the official repository and unpack the archive.
2. On your phone, turn on USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps → Developer Parameters → USB Debugging).
3. Connect Xiaomi to your PC with a cable and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Run scrcpy.exe from the unpacked folder.

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The advantages of scrcpy:

• 🎮 Minimum lags are ideal for games (Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile).
• 🔧 Flexible settings: change resolution, bitrate, screen recording.
• 🖱️ Controlling the phone from the keyboard/mouse of the PC.

⚠️ Note: If an error occurs when starting scrcpy device/emulator found, run in the command line: adb devices If the list is empty, reinstall drivers ADB Or try another one. USB-cable (original from Xiaomi).

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3. Screen duplication applications (Vysor, ApowerMirror)

If scrcpy seems complicated, you can use custom apps like Vysor or ApowerMirror, which offer a user-friendly interface, but often have restrictions in the free versions (watermarks, session time limit).

Comparison of popular programs:

Instructions for Vysor:

1. Install Vysor on PC from the official website.
2. Connect Xiaomi to USB and allow debugging.
3. Run Vysor and select your device from the list.

Wireless mode is also available for ApowerMirror, but it requires connecting your phone and PC to the same Wi-Fi network. Broadcast quality depends on Internet speed - at 5 GHz, delays are minimal.

4. Streaming via Google Cast (Chrome + Miracast)

If your computer does not support Miracast directly (e.g. on macOS), you can use a workaround through Google Chrome and the Google Cast extension.This method is suitable for displaying presentations or videos, but not for games.

Algorithm of action:

1. Install the Google Cast extension in Chrome.
2. On the phone, turn on the Wireless Display (as in method 1).
3. In the browser, click on the Cast icon and select Transmit... → Cast tab.

Limitations:

• 🎵 Sound and video only (no phone control from PC).
• 🖥️ It only works in the browser (you can not display the entire screen of the PC).
• 🔌 Requires stable Wi-Fi (when communication is lost, the broadcast is interrupted).

5. Solving typical screen-out errors

Even with the right setup, Xiaomi users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

If the broadcast is interrupted or slows down:

• 📶 Switch to 5 GHz (for wireless methods).
• 🔌 Use the cable. USB 3.0 (blue connector) for wired connection.
• 🔋 Close the background apps on your phone (especially instant messengers and games).

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If neither method works, check to see if an antivirus (such as Avast or Kaspersky) is blocking the broadcast.

6. Features for specific Xiaomi models

Some Xiaomi devices have unique nuances when displaying the screen on the PC:

• 📱 POCO F3/F4/F5: Miracast only supports firmware MIUI 13+. Earlier versions require manual inclusion through Developer Options.
• 📱 Redmi Note 10/11/12: When using scrcpy, you may need to disable Force. GPU rendering in the developer settings for stable work.
• 📱 Xiaomi 13/14 Pro: Supports Wi-Fi support 6E, Reduces the delays of wireless transmission to 50-70 miss.

For Xiaomi Pad 5/6 (tablets) available additional mode Second screen, which allows you to use the device as a monitor for PC via USB-C (requires support for DisplayPort Alt Mode on your computer).

7. Alternative ways: cloud services and streaming

If a physical connection is not possible (for example, the phone and PC are on different networks), you can use cloud services:

• 🌍 TeamViewer: Remote screen access, but with high latency (300)+ miss).
• 🎮 Rainway or Moonlight: Optimized for gaming, but require a powerful PC.
• 📹 YouTube/Twitch: Streaming screens (suitable for demonstrations but not for management).

For streaming through OBS Studio:

1. Install OBS and Android-Capture plugin.
2. Connect your phone to USB with debugging enabled.
3. Add the Android Capture source to OBS.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the screen output Xiaomi on PC