How to display an image on a Xiaomi TV: all ways with detailed instructions

The display of images on the big screen of Xiaomi TV is a challenge faced by owners of smart TVs of this brand and users of other devices (smartphones, laptops, PCs). Despite the apparent simplicity, the process can be complicated by a variety of models (Mi TV 4A, Mi TV Q2, Redmi Smart TV), versions of the firmware of MIUI TV and types of connected devices. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of transmitting images, from wireless protocols to wired connections, as well as typical errors and their solutions.

Xiaomi TVs are ambiguous in nature: they run on Android TV (premium model) or PatchWall (budget series) and affect the available screen duplication features. For example, the Mi TV P1 supports Google Cast out of the box, while the Redmi TV A2 may require manual Miracast tuning, and we have taken these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that are relevant to most models in 2019-2026.

Important: If your TV is released before 2018 (e.g. Mi) TV 3S), Some wireless methods may not work due to an outdated version of Wi-Fi Direct. HDMI-cables or adapters.

1. Wireless transmission from phone to Xiaomi TV (Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct)

The most popular way to display images from a smartphone is to use the built-in Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct protocols, which allow you to duplicate the screen without wires, but require support from both devices. On Xiaomi TVs, the feature is called Wireless Display or Screen Mirroring.

To connect:

• 📱 On your smartphone: open Settings → Connections → Screen transmission (on Xiaomi/Redmi) Or quick settings. → Smart View (on Samsung).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display.
• 🔄 Select the name of your TV in the list of available devices on your phone.
• ✅ Confirm the connection on both devices (may be required) PIN-code).

Advantages of the method: no wires, minimal latency (up to 50 ms on new models), disadvantages: possible lags when watching video in high resolution (4K), as well as compatibility problems on older smartphones (for example, iPhones before the 8 Plus model do not support Miracast).

⚠️ Note: If the TV doesn’t appear in the list of available devices, check it out:

• 🔌 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if you use Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔄 Device Detection mode is enabled on the TV (in some firmware it turns off after 5 minutes of inactivity).
• 📱 On the smartphone disabled power saving modes, which can block background data transmission.

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If the image is late, try reducing the screen resolution of the smartphone to 720p in the duplication settings, which will reduce the load on the TV processor.

2.Using Google Cast (Chromecast) to stream content

Xiaomi Android TVs (such as Mi TV Q1E or Mi TV 5 Pro) support Google Cast technology, which allows you to stream content from supported applications (YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos) directly to the TV screen without duplicating the entire screen of the smartphone.

How it works:

1. Make sure that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open a supported app (such as YouTube) on your phone.
3. Click the Cast icon (usually in the top right corner) and select your Xiaomi TV.
4. The content will start playing on the TV, and the phone can be used for control (pause, volume).

List of apps that support Google Cast:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+
• 🎵 Spotify, Yandex Music
• 📷 Google Photo, VLC
• 🎮 Stadia, NVIDIA GeForce NOW

3. Wired connection via HDMI (for PCs, laptops, game consoles)

If wireless methods are not suitable due to delays or lack of support, the best option is to use the wireless — HDMI-This is a universal approach that works with all devices: Windows/Mac laptops, game consoles (PS5, Xbox, as well as smartphones with support USB-C → HDMI (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro).

Instructions for connecting the laptop:

Connect. HDMI-port HDMI 2.0 on television (for 4K@60Hz)

Select the appropriate signal source on the remote (Input → HDMI 1/2/3)

On your laptop, press Win + P and select Duplicate or Second Screen Only.

If necessary, configure the resolution in Windows Screen Settings (recommended 1920×1080 or 3840×2160)

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Smartphones will require a USB-C → HDMI adapter (such as the official one from Xiaomi or an Anker certified one). Importantly, not all adapters support 4K output - check the specifications before buying. iPhones need a Lightning → HDMI adapter (such as Apple AV Adapter).

⚠️ Note: When connecting MacBook to Xiaomi TV through HDMI Solution: in the macOS audio settings, select as the output device HDMI Use a separate 3.5mm audio cable → RCA.

4. Output of the image from the computer over the local network (DLNA/UPnP)

DLNA technology allows you to stream media files (photos, videos, music) from your computer to your Xiaomi TV over a local network without additional cables. Unlike Miracast, it does not duplicate the entire screen, but only selected files.

How to set up:

1. On TV: Open the Media Player or Gallery app, then select DLNA.
2. On Windows PC: Control Panel → Network settings → Additional Shared Options → Enable Media Streaming
3. Add folders with media files in the Library (e.g. Videos, Images).
4. On the TV, select your computer in the list. DLNA-Devices and open the desired file.

Supported formats:

• 🎥 Video: MP4, MKV, AVI (codecs H.264, H.265)
• 📷 Photo Photo: JPEG, PNG, WEBP
• 🎵 Audio: MP3, FLAC, AAC

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DLNA does not support screen broadcasting or application launches - only media playback. Use Miracast or HDMI to duplicate the screen.

5. Alternative ways: AirPlay, Steam Link and third-party applications

If standard methods don’t work, consider alternatives:

AirPlay for iPhone/iPad:

New Xiaomi TV models (such as the Mi TV Q2 2023) support AirPlay 2, which allows you to stream the screen from Apple devices.

1. Make sure that your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the iPhone, open the Control Point and press Screen Duplication.
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list.

Steam Link for gamers:

If you want to play from a PC on a big screen, install the Steam Link app on a TV from Google Play (available on Android TV models).

Party of annex:

For advanced features (such as broadcasting from Linux or older devices) you can:

• 🖥️ ApowerMirror – Duplication of screen with Windows/Mac TV.
• 📱 TeamViewer QuickSupport - remote control of the TV from a smartphone.
• 🎮 Moonlight - streaming games from PC to TV (similar to Steam Link).

6 Problem Solving: Why Xiaomi TV Can't See the Device

If the connection fails, check the following points:

Critical error: If the TV says "No signal" after connecting to HDMI, check the TV firmware version. Some Redmi TV A2 (2022) models require an upgrade to MIUI TV 3.0+, otherwise the HDMI 3 port does not work with external devices.

⚠️ Attention: If you are using USB-C → HDMI Smartphone adapter, make sure it supports DisplayPort Alt Mode. Cheap adapters without this feature will not be able to display the image.

FAQ: Frequent questions about image output on Xiaomi TV