How to display an image from iPhone to a Xiaomi TV: all methods with detailed instructions

Contents

• Why Transferring Photos to Xiaomi TV Can Be Difficult
• Method 1: Use AirPlay (for supported models)
• Method 2: Wireless transmission via Miracast
• Method 3: Direct connection through HDMI-adapter
• Method 4: Xiaomi Cloud Services and Applications
• Method 5: DLNA-server on the iPhone and player on the TV
• Typical problems and their solutions
• Frequent questions

Transferring photos from an iPhone to a Xiaomi Mi TV seems like a simple task, but in practice users face a lot of nuances. The main difficulty is that Apple and Xiaomi use different ecosystems: the first is actively promoting AirPlay, the second is its own solutions like Miracast or DLNA. As a result of direct seamless transmission often does not work, especially on older TV models.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of displaying images from wired to wireless, including workarounds for devices without AirPlay support. Particular attention will be paid to the compatibility of specific Xiaomi TV models (series A, E, P, Q) with different versions of iOS, as this critically affects the choice of method, and you will find a table comparing methods by speed, quality and complexity of settings.

Method 1: Use AirPlay (for supported models)

AirPlay is the most convenient way for Xiaomi TV owners to support this technology, and unfortunately not all models have it. As of 2026, AirPlay officially supports:

• 📺 Xiaomi TV Q2/Q2E/Q2 QLED (2022–2026)
• 📺 Xiaomi TV A Pro (Models 2023 and Newer)
• 📺 Xiaomi TV P1/P1E (firmware MIUI TV 3.0+)

To check for support on your TV, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → AirPlay. If you don’t have one, your model is not compatible, and you need to use other methods.

Step-by-step instructions for AirPlay:

1. Make sure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (importantly, the guest network won’t work!).
2. On your TV, turn on AirPlay in your settings and remember the device name (e.g., "Xiaomi-Q2-123").
3. Open the photo on your iPhone, click the Share button (square with the arrow up).
4. In the list of options, select AirPlay → find the name of your TV.
5. Confirm the connection on both devices (it may be necessary to enter code from the TV screen).

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⚠️ Note: If the photo is not transmitted, try to turn off the photo. VPN on iPhone — some apps block local connections, and check if the TV is power saving mode, which can limit background processes.

Advantages of AirPlay:

• ⚡ Instant transmission without loss of quality (supports) 4K HDR).
• 🔄 The ability to broadcast not only photos, but also videos, music, screen devices.
• 🔒 Secure connection (traffic encryption).

Method 2: Wireless transmission via Miracast

Miracast is a universal wireless screen standard that almost all Xiaomi TVs (except the oldest models) support, and unlike AirPlay, it is not tied to Apple’s ecosystem, but requires additional action on the iPhone.

The problem is that iOS doesn't support Miracast out of the box, and you'll need a third-party app like this:

• 📱 Screen Mirroring + TV Cast (paid version without advertising).
• 📱 ApowerMirror (Free Features Limited).
• 📱 LetsView (supports) 4K, but can lay).

Instructions for setting:

1. Install one of the apps on the iPhone (links in the App Store).
2. On your TV, turn on Miracast: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
3. Launch the app on your iPhone and select your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection to TV (There may be a request for input PIN-code).
5. Open the photo in the gallery – it will automatically appear on the screen.

⚠️ Note: When using Miracast through third-party applications, you can reduce image quality (compression) and delay up to 200 ms. To view photos, this is not critical, but for video it can be noticeable.

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If the image on the TV is displayed with artifacts, try in the application settings to reduce the broadcast resolution to 1080p or turn off hardware acceleration.

Method 3: Direct connection through HDMI-adapter

The most reliable, but also the most expensive, method is to use a Lightning-to-HDMI adapter, which guarantees maximum quality (up to 4K@60Hz) and minimal latency, but requires:

• 🔌 The original Apple Lightning Digital adapter AV Adapter (around 4,000) ₽).
• 📺 HDMI-cable (preferably high-speed, 2.0 or 2.1).
• ⚡ Power supply for the adapter (such as an iPhone charger).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the iPhone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable (use the port) HDMI 2.0/ARC better quality).
3. Connect to the adapter power supply (without it, the iPhone may not recognize the connection!).
4. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-signal-input.
5. Open the photo on your iPhone – it will automatically appear on the screen.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎯 No loss of quality (supported by ProRAW, HEIF, HDR).
• 🔄 Full screen broadcasting (useful for presentations).
• 🛡️ No dependency on Wi-Fi or internet speed.

Method 4: Xiaomi Cloud Services and Applications

If wired connectivity is inconvenient and wireless methods don't work, you can use cloud services as an intermediary, which is universal, but requires a stable Internet connection, and can be slow with a large amount of photos.

Option 1: Google Photos + Photos app on Xiaomi TV

1. Upload photos from your iPhone to Google Photos (automatic sync should be enabled).
2. On your TV, open the Google Photos app (if not, install it from the MIUI TV App Store).
3. Sign in to the same Google account and find the photos you want.

Option 2: iCloud + Files app on TV

This method will require:

• 📱 On iPhone: Enable iCloud Sync Photos (Settings) → [Your name] → iCloud → Photo Photo).
• 📺 On TV: install iCloud Drive (not available on all models) or use your browser to access iCloud.com.

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Cloud services are convenient for regular viewing of photos, but are not suitable for a single transfer of a large number of pictures due to speed and volume limitations.

Method 5: DLNA-server on the iPhone and player on the TV

DLNA is another standard for transmitting media over a local network, and unlike Miracast, it doesn't duplicate a screen, it just transfers files. An iPhone would need a server application, like this:

• 📱 8player Lite (free version with restrictions).
• 📱 ARKMC (fee-paying 4K).
• 📱 VLC For Mobile (free but complex interface).

Instructions:

1. Install one of the apps on your iPhone.
2. On the TV, open the built-in DLNA-Player (usually in the Multimedia or Local Network section).
3. In the iPhone app, select photos to transfer and activate. DLNA-server.
4. On the TV, find your iPhone name in the list of devices and select the files you want.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ No support for Live Photos (only static image is displayed).
• ❌ Possible problems with formats HEIC (need to convert into JPEG).
• ❌ Delay in scrolling albums (photos are downloaded gradually).

Typical problems and their solutions

Even when you set it up properly, users are faced with errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

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If there is no audio on your TV after connecting via HDMI, check your iPhone audio output settings: Settings → Universal Access → Audiovisual → Audio route → select “HDMI”.

Frequent questions