How to bring the screen of the smartphone Xiaomi on the TV: all working ways

Broadcasting from your smartphone to your big TV screen is a convenient feature for watching photos, videos, games or presentations. Xiaomi owners can do this in several ways, but not all of them are equally stable or supported on all models. If you tried to connect through Miracast and got an error, or the HDMI cable is not recognized, this guide will help you understand the reasons and choose the best method.

In this article, we will consider 5 Proven ways to display images from Xiaomi phone (including Redmi, POCO, Black Shark on Xiaomi Mi TVs TV, Redmi TV And we'll focus on the typical problems of why the screen isn't duplicated, how to fix the latency of the sound or the picture, and what to do if the TV can't see the smartphone. MIUI 14/15 and Android TVs TV/Google TV.

If you don’t have a Xiaomi TV, like Samsung or LG, most of the methods will still work, but you may need additional adjustments (we’ll talk about this separately), and we’ll also discuss how to get around the limitations of DRM (content protection) when watching Netflix, Disney+ or Kinionik via streaming.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast is a wireless image standard built into most of Xiaomi's smartphones and TVs today, and it doesn't require internet, but both devices need to support the technology, and the main advantage is that there are no wires, and the disadvantage is that there are possible delays in sound or pictures when there is a weak signal.

To turn on Miracast on Xiaomi phone:

1. Open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Broadcast.
2. Turn on the screen broadcaster (Wireless Display).
3. In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV (the name will contain a model, for example, Mi TV P1 55).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

On the Xiaomi TV, pre-activate the reception mode:

1. Press the Home button on the remote, select Settings → Network and Access → Miracast.
2. Turn on the Wireless Display option.

If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices on the phone:

• 🔄 Restart both devices – sometimes resetting network settings helps.
• 📶 Check the distance – maximum 5-7 meters, without obstacles (walls, furniture).
• 🔧 Update the firmware on your TV and smartphone (in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🛡️ Turn it off. VPN — Some applications block local connections.

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If the broadcast works, but the image is slowing down, try reducing the screen resolution of the smartphone to 720p in the developer settings (Settings → About phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times).

HDMI connection via adapter (for stable signal)

If you want minimal image latency (for example, for games or high-resolution videos), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI. This will require a USB-C → HDMI adapter (for new Xiaomi models) or Micro-USB → HDMI (for older smartphones).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone and the HDMI cable to the TV.
2. On the TV, select the source of the signal (Source button or Input button on the remote).
3. A notification may appear on the phone about connecting to an external display - confirm it.

Important: Not all adapters support audio output.

• 🔊 Check that the right audio source is selected in the TV settings (HDMI ARC or PCM).
• 🎧 Connect headphones to your smartphone – sometimes the sound is duplicated only on them.
• 🛒 Buy a support adapter HDMI 2.0 and Digital Audio (e.g. official from Xiaomi or Baseus).

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If the phone screen is not duplicated and the TV shows a black screen:

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) require you to enable Developer Mode and activate Debugging by HDMI In Settings → Additionally. → For developers.

3. Use of USB cable (MHL or USB-C DisplayPort)

Few people know, but some Xiaomi smartphones support image output through standard USB-cable (provided that the TV is equipped with a port) USB Type-C or HDMI s MHL). This method is inferior HDMI It can help if there is no adapter at hand.

How to connect:

1. Use a USB-C cable → USB-C (for new TVs) or USB-C → HDMI with MHL support.
2. Connect your smartphone to your TV and select a USB or MHL source on TV.
3. The phone may need to allow data transfer (notice "Connected as a media device").

Limitations of the method:

• ⚡ Not all Xiaomi models support all of them. MHL (for example, POCO F3 — Yes, but Redmi 9 isn't).
• 🔋 Connecting drains the smartphone battery faster (it is recommended to use charging at the same time).
• 📺 The maximum resolution is usually limited. 1080p.

List of Xiaomi models with MHL support (incomplete):

4. Broadcasting through apps (Google Home, Mi Home)

If the built-in features don’t work, you can use third-party apps, such as Google Home (for Android TV) or Mi Home (for Xiaomi TVs), which is suitable for viewing photos/video, but is not always stable for gaming or streaming.

Instructions for Google Home:

1. Install the Google Home app on your smartphone.
2. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. In the app, select your TV → Broadcast the screen.

For Mi Home:

1. Open Mi Home, add the TV to the list of devices.
2. Go to Device Management → Screen Translation.

Challenges and solutions:

• 🚫 The app doesn't see TV → Check that both devices are on the same network (not via guest Wi-Fi).
• 🔊 No sound. → In the broadcast settings, select Enable audio.
• 📱 Phone screen goes out → Turn off autorotation and reduce sleep timeout in Settings → Display.

5. Alternative ways: Chromecast, DLNA and customization

If none of the above methods worked, consider these options:

1. Google Chromecast

• 📺 Connect Chromecast to your TV via HDMI.
• 📱 In apps (YouTube, Netflix) click the Cast icon and select the device.

DLNA (for photo/video/music)

• 📂 Use apps like BubbleUPnP or Mi File Explorer to transfer files to TV.
• 🖥️ On the TV, open a media player (for example, Gallery or Video).

3. Castomization through ADB (for advanced)

If you have root access, you can force the broadcast through ADB commands:

adb shell settings put global wireless_display_certification on


adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.display.WirelessDisplaySettings

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This method is recommended only for advanced users.

6.Typical errors and how to fix them

Even with the right connection, there can be problems.

Problem 1: The TV can't see the smartphone

• 🔄 Restart the router – sometimes it interferes with the double NAT.
• 📱 Turn on the phone Flight Mode for 10 seconds, then turn off.
• 🔧 Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Reset).

Problem 2: Sound/image delay

• 📶 Switch to 5GHz Wi-Fi range (less interference).
• 🎮 Reduce the broadcast resolution in Miracast settings.
• 🔌 Use a wired connection (HDMI or USB-C).

Problem 3: Black screen when connected

• 🔄 Check the cable/adapter on another device.
• 📺 Update the TV firmware (in Settings) → On TV. → Update).
• 🛠️ Turn on Debugging. USB smartphone.

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If neither method works, check the compatibility of your smartphone and TV model on the official Xiaomi website in the Support section.

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