How to bring the screen of Xiaomi phone to your computer: a detailed guide

Outputting the screen of a Xiaomi smartphone on a computer is a challenge that ordinary users and professionals alike face, and this may be necessary for presentations, streaming games, debugging applications or just for the convenience of working with a large screen. However, not everyone knows that there are at least 5 different ways to organize the broadcast of the screen, and each of them has its own nuances.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, from built-in MIUI functions to third-party programs, and how to avoid common bugs. Particular attention will be paid to compatibility with different Xiaomi models (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 13) and operating systems (Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux).

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (built-in MIUI function)

The easiest way to display the screen is to use Miracast technology, which is supported by all Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI 12 and later. This method does not require installing additional programs on the phone, but the computer must support receiving the signal according to the Wi-Fi Direct standard.

To activate the broadcast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen broadcast (or Wireless display in older versions).
• 🖥️ On Windows PC: Press Win + K, select your smartphone from the list of available devices.
• 🔄 Confirm the connection on both devices.

If your computer does not support Miracast (e.g. older models or macOS), you can use a Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter or similar devices that connect via HDMI.

⚠️ Note: When using Miracast on Xiaomi, you may experience a delay in the image to the end of the video. 1-2 It's OK for technology, but it's critical for high-resolution games or video.

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If your computer is not displayed in the device list, check if the Device Search mode is enabled in Windows settings (Settings → System → Projection on this computer).

2. USB connection via debugging mode (ADB)

For users who need minimal latency and a stable connection, the method will suit USB-It requires pre-tuning, but it provides better broadcast quality than wireless.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC with a cable (preferably original) and select File Transfer mode.
4. Download and install the Android SDK Platform-Tools (or just adb.exe) on your computer.
5. Open the command line in the adb folder and type: adb devices If the device is displayed, execute: adb shell screenrecord --output-format=h264 - | adb exec-out ffplay - (for real-time screen viewing).

For convenience, you can use wrappers over ADB, such as Scrcpy (free) or Vysor (plugins for Chrome), which automate the process and add control functions from the keyboard.

3. Screen duplication applications (Scrcpy, ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in methods do not work or additional functions are needed (for example, screen recording, control from the PC), you should pay attention to third-party programs.

Scrcpy is the best choice for tech-savvy users. The program works without root rights, supports screen recording in 1080p@60fps and allows you to control your phone from the keyboard.

scrcpy --bit-rate 8M --max-fps 60

ApowerMirror and Vysor are easier to set up, but have limitations in the free versions (watermarks, session time limit).

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4. Wi-Fi broadcast (without USB and Miracast)

If you want to get rid of wires, but Miracast doesn't work, you can use a direct Wi-Fi connection via the same Scrcpy or ApowerMirror.

For Scrcpy, the procedure is as follows:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB and start: Adb tcpip 5555
2. Turn off the cable and find it. IP-phone address in Wi-Fi settings.
3. Connect to Wi-Fi: Adb Connect [IP-address]:5555
4. Run Scrcpy as usual.

For ApowerMirror, it is enough to download the application on your phone and computer, then scan it. QR-This is a simpler method, but the quality of the image depends on the speed of Wi-Fi.

⚠️ Note: When connecting over Wi-Fi, the delay can reach 3-5 It's critical for games or videos, you use it. USB.

5. Features for macOS and Linux

Mac and Linux users often face compatibility issues, especially when using Miracast or proprietary software.

• 🍎 On macOS: Use QuickTime Player to record screens through USB (Install Scrcpy with Homebrew: brew install scrcpy
• 🐧 On Linux: Scrcpy is available in most distribution repositories (e.g. sudo apt install scrcpy for Ubuntu). GNOME Network Displays (Wayland required).

Important: Linux may require additional packages to work with ADB (e.g. android-tools-adb).

6. Solving common problems

Even with the right setup, errors can occur, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

• 🔌 "The device was not detected at USB-Connection: Try another port USB (preferably USB 3.0. Turn off all others. USB-Device (may be power short) In Windows Device Manager, update the driver for Xiaomi manually.
• 📶 Lags and stutters when broadcasting over Wi-Fi: Switch to range 5 GHz in router settings. Close all background programs that consume traffic. Reduce the resolution in the application settings (for example, in Scrcpy add a flag). --max-size 1280).
• 🔒 Request. PIN-Miracast code: PIN If the code is not received, reboot both devices.

If the problem is not solved, check the official forum Xiaomi – they often publish the latest fixes for specific models.

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90 percent of connectivity problems are solved by changing the cable, updating the drivers, or rebooting the devices. Start with that before you run a deep diagnostic.

7. Alternative methods (for older Xiaomi models)

If your smartphone is released before 2018 (e.g. Redmi 4X, Mi A1), some methods may not work due to an outdated version of MIUI or lack of Miracast support.

• 📼 Use Google Home (if your phone supports Chromecast): Connect your Chromecast device to your TV or monitor. In the Google Home app on your phone, select Screen Broadcast.
• 🖥️ Use TeamViewer or AnyDesk: Install the app on your phone and computer. Enter ID Disadvantages: high latency and high Internet speed.

For models based on Android 7.0 and below, you may need to manually enable the Wireless Display option via the engineering menu (code ##6484###).

FAQ: Frequent questions