How to transfer the screen of the Xiaomi phone to the TV: all working ways

Do you want to show photos from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV or give a presentation from your smartphone? Duplicating the Xiaomi screen on the Mi TV is easier than it seems. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting (including hidden MIUI functions), compare them in speed, picture quality and stability, and also solve typical problems like audio delay or connection breakdown.

Importantly, the methods vary depending on the TV model and the MIUI version on the smartphone. For example, for Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 15, wireless mode with 4K resolution is available, and owners of old Redmi Note 8 will have to use an adapter. We took these nuances into account and collected instructions that work on 95% of Xiaomi devices from 2018-2026.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (without router)

The most versatile way is Miracast technology, built into all modern Xiaomi Mi TVs (starting with the 2018 Mi TV 4A), which allows you to duplicate the screen without an Internet connection, directly from your smartphone to TV.

How to check compatibility:

1. On TV: go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless projection. If there is no point, update the TV firmware.
2. On your smartphone: open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Broadcast. In MIUI 14+, this section may be called Cast.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Miracast on TV (in the Wireless projection menu, select Enable).
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, swipe down the notification panel and tap the Broadcast (or Cast) icon.
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g. Mi TV P1 55'').
4. Confirm the connection on both devices. In 5-10 seconds, the screen of the smartphone will appear on TV.

Both devices are charged at least 30% |

The distance between the phone and TV is not more than 5 meters |

The power saving mode is off on the TV |

Wi-Fi is enabled on your smartphone (even if there is no internet)-->

Pros of the method: no binding to the router, minimal delay (up to 50 ms), support for Full HD.

Cons: Artifacts are possible when watching videos, does not work with protected content (Netflix, Disney+).

⚠️ Attention: On Mi TVs TV Q1/Q2 2020–2021 In the years of release, sometimes a black screen bug hits you when you're connected. Solution: Reboot the TV by holding the power button. 10 seconds.

2. Connect via Wi-Fi (using a router)

If Miracast is not stable, the alternative is local network broadcasting, which requires both the phone and TV to be connected to the same router (preferably at 5 GHz for lower latency), suitable for Xiaomi Mi TV A2/L2 and later.

Instructions:

1. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the TV, open the Mi Home app (if not installed, download from the App Store to TV).
3. From the app menu, select Devices → Add Device → Screen Broadcast.
4. On your smartphone, activate Broadcast mode in the notification panel and select your TV from the list.

Features of the method:

• 🔄 Delay: 100–200 ms (notable in dynamic games, but not critical for video).
• 📶 Quality: up to 1080p at Internet speeds of 30 Mbit / s.
• 🔒 Restrictions: Some apps (such as YouTube Premium) block streaming due to the fact that they are not available. DRM.

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3. Wired connection via HDMI (without delay)

For gamers, designers or those who want maximum quality without lags, the only option is cable. HDMI. Xiaomi smartphones do not have a port HDMI, So you're gonna need an adapter. USB-C → HDMI (for models with Snapdragon 8xx) or MHL-Adapter (for older devices with Micro-USB).

Which adapters are suitable:

• 🔌 For Xiaomi. 12/13/14 series: adapter USB-C to HDMI 4K (For example, Baseus or the original from Xiaomi).
• 📱 For the Redmi Note 10/11: universal adapter USB-C Multiport with DisplayPort support.
• ⚠️ For older models (Redmi 9 and earlier): MHL-Adapter (check compatibility on the manufacturer’s website!).

How to connect:

1. Insert the adapter in the charging port of the smartphone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV with an HDMI cable (use the HDMI 2.0 port for 4K).
3. Select the signal source (HDMI 1/2/3) on the TV.
4. On the smartphone in the screen settings, activate the External Display mode (in MIUI, screen duplication may be called).

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If the image on the TV is cropped at the edges, go to the TV settings in the Screen → Image Mode section and select Exactly Size or 1:1.

⚠️ Note: When connected via cheap adapters (< 1000 ₽) Solution: Use a support adapter. HDMI ARC Or connect the headphones to the smartphone via Bluetooth.

4. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If you have a Xiaomi TV with built-in Google TV (Mi TV Q1E, Mi TV A Pro 2023) or connected Google Chromecast, you can use the Google Cast protocol. It allows you not only to duplicate the screen, but also stream content directly from applications (YouTube, Google Photos, Spotify).

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your smartphone, open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube).
3. Slip on the broadcast icon (📺) and select your TV from the list.
4. To completely duplicate the screen, use the option of screen broadcast in the notification panel.

Limitations:

• 🎮 Games: Latency up to 300 ms (unsuitable for shooters).
• 🔒 DRM: Netflix and Disney+ can block the broadcast.
• 📱 MIUI: Some of the scalings require a debugging USB developer-setting.

5. Specific methods for older models

Owners of Xiaomi smartphones 2016-2019 (Redmi 4X, Mi A1, Mi Max 2) are not available to all modern methods.

Method 1: ApowerMirror

• 📱 Install ApowerMirror on your phone and TV (available on Google Play on Mi) TV).
• 🔗 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🖥️ On the TV, launch the app and scan. QR-smartphone-code.

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Method 2: USB Cable → HDMI externally powered

• 🔌 Use the adapter. USB-C/Micro-USB to HDMI portable USB-A for food (e.g. Choetech) L206).
• ⚡ Connect the adapter to charging 5V/2A, Otherwise, the image will flash.

Suitable for:

Redmi Note 5

Mi 8 Lite

6. Solving Connection Problems

If the screen is not broadcasting or the connection is constantly breaking, check these points:

Problem 1: TV not visible in the list of devices

• 🔄 Restart the router and both devices.
• 📶 On the TV, turn off Wi-Fi energy saving mode in network settings.
• 🔧 On your smartphone, reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

Problem 2: Latency of sound or video

• 🎵 In the settings of the broadcast on TV, select Game Mode (reduces latency to 50 ms).
• 📡 Switch the router to 5 GHz (if you use Wi-Fi).
• 🔌 For Miracast, reduce the broadcast resolution to 720p smartphone-setting.

Problem 3: No sound when connected via HDMI

• 🔊 Check if the right TV sound source is selected: Settings → Sound. → Sound source → HDMI.
• 🔌 Use a support adapter HDMI ARC (For example, Anker 310).
• 📱 On your smartphone in the sound settings, turn off the Absolute volume (in MIUI It's the settings. → Sound. → Additionally).

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If neither method works, upgrade your TV and smartphone firmware to the latest version, which solves compatibility problems in 80% of cases.

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your task:

For games: only wired HDMI connection (latency 0 ms). Wireless methods will give lags even in Genshin Impact.

For movies and TV shows: Wi-Fi via router or Google Cast (quality up to 1080p, stable connection).

For presentations and photos: Miracast (fast connection, no connection to the Internet).

For older smartphones: ApowerMirror or MHL-adapter.

If you have a Xiaomi Mi TV P1 or newer, try the built-in Mi Share feature (available in MIUI 13+) which automatically selects the optimal protocol (Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct) and reduces latency to 40ms.

FAQ: Frequent questions