How to bring Xiaomi screen to TV: all ways with step-by-step instructions

You want to stream Xiaomi videos to the big screen, but you don't know how to connect your smartphone to your TV? This problem is familiar to many: cable doesn't fit, wireless connection is constantly interrupted, picture slows. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of displaying the screen, from classic HDMI to modern wireless technologies, and also tell you how to avoid typical errors in settings.

It's important to understand that the way you connect depends on your Xiaomi model (like the Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13 Ultra support different protocols), the MIUI version, and the capabilities of your TV. We've tested each method on devices from budget Redmis to flagship Mis to give clear recommendations. If you've ever encountered problems like "no sound" or "screen blinks," here's a solution.

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

The easiest way to bring Xiaomi’s screen to your TV is to use Miracast technology, which is built into most modern smartphones and Smart TVs.It works without additional devices, but requires support from the TV (usually found on Samsung, LG, Sony and Xiaomi TV models after 2018).

To activate the broadcast:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Connection and sharing → Broadcasting the screen on a smartphone.
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g. Samsung). QLED 2022).
• 🔄 Confirm the connection on both devices (on TV you may receive a request for code confirmation).
• 🎮 After connecting, the smartphone screen will be duplicated on the TV with a delay of 100-300 ms.

An important nuance: on some Xiaomi models (for example, POCO X3), the Miracast function may be hidden. To enable it, go to Settings → About Phone and 5 times click on the MIUI version - the developer menu will appear where you need to activate the Wireless Display option.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices, check if it is enabled Screen Mirroring (usually in the Network section). → Miracast or Screen → Wireless: Miracast may not be supported on older TVs (until 2016.

Connection via HDMI (cable or adapter)

If you need a stable connection without delay (for example, for games or watching movies in high definition), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → HDMI (For new Xiaomi models with Type-C port, for example, Xiaomi 12T).
• 🔄 Micro-USB adapter → HDMI (For older smartphones like Redmi 4X).
• 📺 Free HDMI-port on the TV (usually signed as HDMI 1/2/ARC).

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect the cable or adapter to your smartphone and TV.
2. On the TV, select the source of the signal – press the Source (or Input) button on the remote and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
3. On the smartphone may appear a request for permission to transfer the image – confirm it.
4. If the screen doesn’t appear, go to Settings → Screen → HDMI Mode and choose Duplicate or Expand.

Advantages of the method: minimal latency (20-50 ms), support for 4K@60Hz (on Xiaomi flagships), stable sound transmission. Disadvantages: the phone discharges faster, and when used actively can overheat.

The cable supports video transmission (not all cheap adapters work correctly)

HDMI port on TV is good (try connecting another source)

On the smartphone enabled mode "Data transfer" (in the curtain notifications)

The TV is set to the right signal source-->

3 Use of Google Chromecast or Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

If your TV doesn’t support Miracast or doesn’t have a Smart TV TV, You can use external devices for broadcasting – Google Chromecast or Xiaomi Mi TV Stick. They're connecting. HDMI-port of the TV and allow you to duplicate the screen of the smartphone via Wi-Fi.

Step-by-step instructions for Chromecast:

1. Connect the Chromecast to your TV and set it up via the Google Home app.
2. Make sure your smartphone and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Broadcast on Xiaomi.
4. Select your Chromecast from the list of devices.

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick process is similar, but instead of Google Home, the Mi Home app is used. The main difference is that the Mi TV Stick is better optimized for the Xiaomi ecosystem and supports Dolby Vision on compatible models.

⚠️ Note: When streaming via Chromecast, some apps (such as Netflix or Disney)+) They can block the image because of DRM-So the sound will go, and the screen will stay black. HDMI or built-in Miracast.

4. Broadcasting through applications (YouTube, Netflix, local files)

If you don’t need to duplicate the entire screen, but only stream videos from a specific app (like YouTube, Kodi or MX Player), you can do without Miracast or HDMI. Many services support direct content transfer to the TV via DLNA or Google Cast.

How it works:

• 🎥 In the app (such as YouTube), click the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
• 🔍 Select your TV or Chromecast from the list.
• 📺 Video will play on a large screen, and the smartphone can be used as a remote.

List of applications that support broadcasting:

• 📹 YouTube (Google Cast)
• 🎬 Netflix, Disney+, Kinopoisk (only on certified devices)
• 🎵 Spotify, Yandex Music (sound only)
• 📁 MX Player, VLC (for local files by DLNA)

Important: To broadcast local videos (for example, recorded on a smartphone) you will need to DLNA-On Xiaomi, you can turn it on to Settings. → Connection and sharing → Media devices.

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If the TV doesn’t appear in the list of devices for broadcasting, check if it is DLNA or Google Cast Receiver (on Android TV, this is done in the network settings).

5. Alternative methods: via PC or router

If standard methods don’t work (for example, on a very old TV), you can go a workaround – use a computer or router as an intermediary.

Method 1: Through PC (Windows/macOS)

• 🖥️ Connect your smartphone to your computer USB file transfer (MTP).
• 🔄 Use programs like scrcpy (free) or ApowerMirror (paid) to stream Xiaomi’s screen on your PC.
• 📺 Connect the PC to the TV through HDMI Miracast.

Method 2: Through a router with USB-port

Some routers (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Router) 4A Gigabit supports connectivity USB-And you can stream media files over the network:

1. Toss video from your smartphone to a flash drive.
2. Connect the flash drive to the router.
3. Play the file on your TV via DLNA or router app.

⚠️ Note: PC broadcasts can be delayed up to 500ms, making it unsuitable for gaming, but the only way to bring the screen to a TV without a Smart. TV and additional devices.

6. Problem Solving: No sound, lags, connection cuts off

Even with the right setup, you can have typical errors, and here's how to fix them:

Critical information: Xiaomi smartphones with a MediaTek processor (such as the Redmi Note 11) may not work streaming via Miracast to LG TVs 2019-2020 due to a conflict of protocols, in which case only HDMI or Chromecast will help.

If none of these methods worked, check:

• 🔋 Smartphone charge (at a level below 20%, some functions are turned off).
• 📶 Wi-Fi quality (for wireless broadcasting, you need a speed of at least 15 Mbit / s).
• 🔄 Version compatibility MIUI TV and TV firmware (on forums) 4PDA There are compatibility lists).

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Before buying adapters or cables, check if your smartphone supports DisplayPort Alt Mode (required for 4K over USB-C).A list of supported Xiaomi models can be found on the official website in the specs section.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming Xiaomi screen on TV