How to transfer photos from iPhone to Xiaomi TV: all ways with pros and cons

You want to show family photos or professional iPhone shots on a big Xiaomi TV screen, but you don't know how to do it quickly and without loss of quality? This problem is familiar to many users - despite the seeming simplicity of the task, not all methods of connecting are equally effective. For example, wireless transmission via AirPlay can slow down when Wi-Fi is weak, and wired HDMI connection requires additional adapters that are not always at hand.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to display images from iPhones to Xiaomi TVs (including Mi TVs, Redmi Smart TVs, and Xiaomi TV A Pro), compare them in speed, transmission quality, and customization convenience. You’ll learn how to get around common errors (such as why the TV can’t see an iPhone through Screen Mirroring) and what settings to check first.

1. Method: AirPlay (for Xiaomi TVs with Apple TV support)

The easiest and fastest method is to use the built-in AirPlay feature if your Xiaomi TV supports it.This technology allows you to broadcast the iPhone screen to TV wirelessly, maintaining high resolution and minimal delays. However, there is a caveat: AirPlay is only available on Xiaomi TV A Pro (2022 and later) and some Mi TV P1 models with the latest firmware updates.

To check for AirPlay support on your TV:

• 📺 Go to Settings. → Connection and sharing → Apple AirPlay.
• 🔍 If there is no item, upgrade the TV firmware to the latest version (instructions in Section 6).
• 🔄 Restart TV after the update – sometimes the feature appears only after the reboot.

Instructions for connection:

1. Make sure that your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (5GHz is preferred).
2. On iPhone, open Control Point (swipe down from the top right corner on iPhone X and later).
3. Click Screen Duplication (or Screen Mirroring) and select your Xiaomi TV from the list.
4. The TV will have a connection request – confirm it.
5. Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select an image – it will automatically show up on TV.

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If AirPlay can’t find the TV, try disabling the VPN on your iPhone – some networks block the multicast traffic needed to detect the devices.

⚠️ Note: When transmitting via AirPlay, there may be a delay to 1-2 If you want synchrony (for example, for presentations), use a wired connection (partition). 3).

2. Method: Miracast (Screen Mirroring for all Xiaomi models)

If your Xiaomi TV doesn’t support AirPlay, the alternative is Miracast (aka Screen Mirroring), which works on most models, including the Redmi Smart TV and Mi TV 4S, but requires a more stable Wi-Fi connection, the main plus is that you don’t need additional devices, only an iPhone and a TV on the same network.

How to turn Miracast on your Xiaomi TV:

1. Go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display (Miracast).
2. Activate the option to Enable Wireless Display.
3. Select Connect to this device (not Connect to another device).

Instructions for iPhone:

• 📱 Open the Control Point and press Duplicate screen.
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, find the name of your TV (for example, Xiaomi-MiTV-P1-1234).
• 🔑 At the first connection, you may need to enter PIN-code that will appear on the TV screen.

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Miracast supports resolution up to 1080p, but with a weak Wi-Fi signal, the picture can "break apart" into squares.

• 📶 Reconnect to Wi-Fi at 5GHz (less busy).
• 🔌 Restart your router – sometimes changing your broadcast channel helps.
• 📵 Remove sources of interference (microwaves, other routers) nearby.

Method: Wired connection via HDMI (maximum quality)

If you need to display the photo in the original resolution without delay (for example, to view the image). RAW-Photos or professional retrospectives, the best option is a wired connection through the HDMI. You will need a Lightning-to-HDMI adapter (official from Apple or certified analogue) and a standard adapter. HDMI-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Lightning-to-HDMI adapter to your iPhone.
2. Connect the adapter to the Xiaomi TV via HDMI-cable (use the port) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 marked ARC for better compatibility).
3. On the TV remote, press the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate one. HDMI-port.
4. The iPhone should have a “Trust this device” notification, confirm the connection.
5. Open the Photos app and select an image – it will automatically appear on TV in maximum resolution.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No delays and artifacts (ideal for video and animation).
• ✅ Permits are maintained until 4K@60Hz (If the adapter and cable support HDMI 2.0).
• ✅ It doesn’t depend on the quality of Wi-Fi.

⚠️ Attention: Cheap uncertified Lightning-to-HDMI adapters may not transmit sound or give the error "This accessory is not supported." Buy adapters labeled MFi (Made for iPhone).

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4. Method: Xiaomi Mi Home app (for smart TVs)

If you have a Xiaomi smart TV with Mi Home support (such as the Mi TV Q1 or Xiaomi TV A Pro), you can use the proprietary file transfer app, which is convenient if you want to show specific photos from the gallery rather than the iPhone screen.

How to set up:

1. Install the Mi Home app from the App Store on your iPhone.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account (it must match your TV account).
3. In the app, go to Devices → Add Device → TV and select your model.
4. After connecting, open the Files tab and upload the desired photos to the TV memory.

Limitations of the method:

• 📁 Photos are uploaded to the TV’s memory rather than live streamed.
• 🔄 With a large number of files, synchronization can take several minutes.
• 📶 Requires a stable Internet connection to download.

5. Method: DLNA/UPnP (for older TV models)

If you have a Xiaomi Mi TV 3 or other model without Miracast/AirPlay support, you can use the DLNA protocol. This method allows you to stream media files from your iPhone to your TV over a local network, but requires installing a third-party application on your smartphone.

Step-by-step:

1. On the Xiaomi TV, turn on DLNA-server: Settings → Network → DLNA → Turn on
2. Install one of the apps on your iPhone: 8player Lite (free version with ads), AllConnect (paid, but without restrictions), TV Assist (specialized for Xiaomi).

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Comparison of DLNA with other methods:

6. Method: Cloud Services (Google Photos, iCloud)

If you don’t need to live stream your screen, but you need to show photos of your iPhone on your Xiaomi TV, you can use cloud services, which is universal and works even on older TV models without Smart features (with a set-top box like the Mi Box).

Instructions for Google Photos:

1. Upload your iPhone photos to Google Photos (automatically or manually).
2. On Xiaomi TV, open the Google Photos app (install from the App Store if you don’t have one).
3. Log in to the same Google account as you do on your iPhone.
4. Find the right album or photo and open it to the full screen.

Avoid adapters without MFi labeling – they may not work with the latest versions of iOS.