How to transfer a picture from a laptop to a Xiaomi TV via Bluetooth: the complete guide

You want to stream a laptop screen on a large Xiaomi TV, but don't know how to do it wirelessly? Many users mistakenly believe that Bluetooth is a universal solution for image transfer, but in practice it is more difficult. In this article, we will discuss why pure Bluetooth is not suitable for screen duplication, what technologies really work with Xiaomi TVs (including models Mi TV 4S, Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV), and how to organize wireless broadcast with minimal delays.

Spoiler: Bluetooth doesn’t transmit video — its bandwidth (maximum 3 Mbps in BLE 5.0) isn’t enough even for high-quality streaming audio, let alone imagery. However, with Miracast, Google Cast or DLNA (via Wi-Fi), you can display your laptop screen on a Xiaomi TV wirelessly, and we’ll detail each method, their pros and cons, and give you setup instructions for Windows 10/11 and macOS.

Why you can’t transfer an image via Bluetooth: technical limitations

Bluetooth was originally designed to transmit small data packets over short distances: audio (headphones, speakers), files (up to 25 MB / s in Bluetooth 5.2) or control commands (control panels, keyboards). Video requires bandwidth from 15-25 Mbit / s (for 720p) to 100+ Mbit / s (for 4K HDR), which is ten times more than even the most modern Bluetooth 5.3.

Key limitations:

• 📉 Capacity: Maximum 3 Mbps BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and up to 50 Mbps in Bluetooth 5.0 on paper – but the real speed rarely exceeds 10-15 Mbps due to interference and protocols.
• 🕒 Delays: Even for audio, the delay is 100-300ms, and video will require buffering, making viewing impossible.
• 🔌 Lack of support: Xiaomi TVs (including Mi) TV P1, Mi TV A2) No built-in Bluetooth profiles for video reception, audio only (A2DP) management (AVRCP).

If you've tried to connect via Bluetooth and you see a message saying, "Device doesn't support this profile," that's a technical limitation. There are workarounds!

Bluetooth Alternatives: What Technology Really Works

For wireless screen transfer from a laptop to Xiaomi TV, use the following protocols (in order of reliability):

Important: All these technologies require Wi-Fi connectivity – Bluetooth is not used here. If your laptop does not support Wi-Fi Direct (for example, older models with adapters before 2015), you will need an external one. USB-Miracast-enabled adapter.

Next, we will discuss in detail the configuration of each method for Windows and macOS, as well as indicate which models of Xiaomi TV support this or that technology.

Method 1: Miracast – Direct Wireless Screen (Wi-Fi Direct)

Miracast is a wireless screen transmission standard built into most modern Xiaomi laptops and TVs. It works over Wi-Fi Direct, creating direct communication between devices without a router.

• 🔌 No dependence on internet connection.
• 🎮 Minimum delays (ideal for games and videos).
• 📺 Maintains permission until 4K@30 Hz (on new Xiaomi models).

Instructions for Windows 10/11:

1. On Xiaomi TV, go to Settings → Connection & Sharing → Wireless Display (or Miracast).
2. On your laptop, press Win + K (or open Settings → System → Project on that computer).
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on the TV (entry may be required) PIN-code).

Laptop and TV are connected to the same network (not necessarily, but it is recommended for the first setup)|

Laptop Wi-Fi Adapter Supports Wi-Fi Direct (check in Device Manager)|

The TV has Wireless Display mode (called Screen Mirroring in some models) |

Disabled. VPN Firewalls that can block the connection-->

If Xiaomi TV is not listed in the list of devices:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📡 Update your Wi-Fi adapter drivers on your laptop (especially relevant for Intel) AX200/AX210).
• 🔧 On the TV, reset network settings: Settings → Network → Resetting network settings.

⚠️ Note: On laptops with AMD Ryzen (especially before the 4000 series) may have problems with Miracast because of drivers.Solution: install the latest version AMD Adrenalin and manually enable Wi-Fi Display support in graphics settings.

Method 2: Google Cast – Browser or App Browser Transmission

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (built into all Android TV 9.0+ models, including Mi TV 4A and later), you can stream the screen through Google Chrome browser or apps like YouTube, Netflix, a method that is convenient for displaying presentations or streaming videos, but is not suitable for gaming due to delay.

Step-by-step:

1. Make sure that your laptop and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your TV, open the Google Home app (if not, install it from the Play Market on TV).
3. In Chrome browser on laptop: Open the menu (⋮) → Broadcast. Choose Broadcast tab or Broadcast screen. Specify your Xiaomi TV device-list.

Limitations of the method:

• 🖥️ Broadcasting the browser tab can slow down at high load (for example, video in the browser). 4K).
• 🎮 Delays of 200-500 ms are unacceptable for dynamic games.
• 🔊 Sound only comes through the HDMI or a separate Bluetooth connection.

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If the Chrome streaming is lagging, try reducing the laptop screen resolution to 1080p or closing the background apps consuming the internet (like torrents).

To stream the entire screen (not just the browser) on Windows 11:

1. Press Win + K → select Xiaomi TV.
2. If the device is not displayed, enable the “Allow Detection” option in Settings → System → Projection to this computer.

Method 3: DLNA – Viewing media files without screen duplication

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows you to broadcast only media files (video, photos, music) to Xiaomi TV, but not the entire screen of your laptop, which is suitable for watching movies or photos, but not for working with documents or games.

How to set up:

1. On the TV, open the Media Player or Gallery app.
2. Select the DLNA source or Local Network.
3. On laptop: For Windows: enable Media Streaming in Settings → Network → Media Transfer Settings. For macOS: use VLC or Plex Media Server.

Select folders with files for shared access.

Compatible formats for Xiaomi TV:

• 🎬 Video: MP4 (H.264/H.265), MKV, AVI (before 1080p).
• 📷 Photo Photo: JPEG, PNG, WEBP.
• 🎵 Audio: MP3, FLAC, AAC.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi PatchWall-based TVs (e.g. Mi) TV 4X) may not support MKV Solution: convert video to MP4 with stitched subtitles or use an external player of the type Kodi.

Problem Solving: What to Do When Nothing Works

If none of the methods worked, check the following points:

Additional advice:

• 🔧 Update the TV firmware: Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.
• 🖥️ For Windows: Install the Intel Wireless Display Driver (if you have an Intel processor).
• 📱 For macOS: Use AirParrot or Reflector to emulate Miracast.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen transfer on Xiaomi TV