How to display an image from your phone to Xiaomi Smart TV: all ways

Do you want to show your friends vacation photos, run a mobile game on the big screen, or stream a movie from your smartphone to a Xiaomi Smart TV? There are at least 5 ways to do this, from wireless technology to wired connections. But not all methods are equally convenient: somewhere you have to put up with image delay, and somewhere you have to buy additional adapters.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to display images from your phone (not only Xiaomi, but also other brands) to Mi series TVs. TV, Redmi Smart TV Xiaomi TV A. You will learn which method gives the minimum latency for games, how to get around the restrictions on older TV models, and why it is sometimes best to use the same method. HDMI-cable instead of Wi-Fi Direct.

Spoiler: If your TV is released after 2020, you won’t need any extra devices — everything is already built in, but Mi TV 4A (2018-2019) owners will have to tinker with the settings.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (without router)

Miracast technology allows you to transfer images from your phone to TV directly — without a router, via Wi-Fi Direct. This is the most versatile way, but it doesn't work on all smartphones and TVs.

To check Miracast support on your Xiaomi Smart TV, go to Settings → Connection & Sharing → Wireless Display. If not, your model doesn’t support the technology (relevant for budget TVs until 2020).

• ✅ Pros: no wires are needed, works without Internet, minimum delay (up to 50 ms).
• ❌ Cons: Not all phones support Miracast (especially iPhone), artifacts are possible with a weak signal.
• 🔧 Requirements: Android 5.0+ Windows 10+ on the phone, Xiaomi. TV from Miracast (see table below).

Instructions for Android phones:

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Wireless display (on MIUI the path may differ: Settings → Screen → Wireless monitor).
2. Turn on device search – your Xiaomi TV should appear on the list (e.g. Mi TV P1 55).
3. Confirm the connection on both devices if requested. PIN-code, enter the one that is displayed on the TV screen.
4. Select the display mode: Duplicate screen (for presentations) or Expand screen (for games).

⚠️ Note: On iPhone Miracast does not work – use AirPlay (see section 3). TV Does not support AirPlay, buy an Apple adapter TV or use HDMI-lightning-transmitter.

2. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi Smart TV runs on Android TV or Google TV (relevant to models after 2021), you can use Google Cast – a technology similar to Miracast, but with iOS support and more apps.

The main difference from Miracast: Google Cast does not broadcast the entire screen, but only content from supported applications (for example, YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos), but it is more stable and supports 4K HDR.

• 📱 For Android: Make sure your phone and TV are on Wi-Fi (one network required!). Open the app (like YouTube), click the Cast icon (📡) And choose your Xiaomi TV.
• 🍎 For iPhone: Install Google Home app, add your Xiaomi TV To the list of devices, then use the Cast button in supported applications.
• 🎮 For gaming: Google Cast is not suitable – latency reaches 200-300 ms. HDMI.

If the Cast icon does not appear:

Telephone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network|The TV is enabled with Google Cast (Settings) → System system → Cast)|The app is updated to the latest version|Disabled. VPN and a proxy on the phone-->

Important: On some Xiaomi TV models (e.g. Mi TV P1), Google Cast is disabled by default. To activate it, go to Settings → Apps → System Apps → Google Play Services → Permissions and turn on all switches.

3. AirPlay connection (for iPhone and Mac)

If you have an iPhone or a MacBook and a Xiaomi TV is released after 2022, you can use AirPlay, Apple's wireless broadcast technology.It works similarly to Google Cast but is optimized for Apple devices.

Advantages of AirPlay:

• 🔹 Minimum latency (about 50 ms) when broadcasting video.
• 🔹 Support for Dolby Vision and Atmos (on compatible TV models).
• 🔹 The ability to broadcast the entire screen (not just content from apps).

How to connect:

1. Make sure that the Xiaomi TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On the iPhone, swipe down from the upper right corner (open Control Point).
3. Click Screen Mirroring (or Screen Mirroring) and select your Xiaomi TV.
4. If you request a code, enter it from the TV screen.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi models TV Until 2022, AirPlay may not work at all or may not work at all. → Connection and sharing → AirPlay. If you don't have a paragraph, use an Apple adapter. TV 4K.

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If the streaming through AirPlay is slowing down, try connecting the iPhone to the router via cable (via the cable). USB-adapter – this will reduce the delay to 20-30 ms.

4. Wired connection via HDMI (minimum latency)

If you want maximum stability (like playing games or watching videos in 4K@120Hz), the best option is wired HDMI connectivity.This method works on any phone or TV, but requires an adapter.

What you need:

• 📱 For Android: Cable USB-C → HDMI (adapter + separate HDMI-For older smartphones, micro-USB → HDMI (for example, MHL-adapter).
• 🍎 For iPhone: Apple's official Lightning Digital adapter AV Adapter + cable HDMI.
• 🖥️ For TV: Free Port HDMI (preferably HDMI 2.1 for 4K@120Hz).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and the other end to the HDMI port on Xiaomi TV.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (e.g. HDMI 1).
3. If the image doesn’t appear, go to Phone Settings → Screen → HDMI resolution and select 1080p or 4K.
4. For games, turn on the Game Monitor on TV (Settings → Picture → Image Mode → Game).

5. Use of DLNA/UPnP for media files

If you only need to stream photos, videos, or music (without screen duplication), you can use the DLNA protocol. It works on most Xiaomi Smart TVs and allows you to stream files from your phone without additional devices.

How it works:

1. On the phone, install a media server application (for example, BubbleUPnP, VLC or Xiaomi File Manager).
2. Turn it on. DLNA-server in the application and allow access to folders with files.
3. On Xiaomi TV, open a built-in media player (such as Gallery or Video) and select your phone from the list of devices.

Advantages of DLNA:

• 🎵 Support for almost all formats (including: MKV, FLAC).
• 📂 You can stream files from an external drive (for example, a flash drive connected to a phone).
• 🔄 There is no binding to a specific application (unlike Google Cast).

⚠️ Attention: DLNA Not suitable for gaming, screen mirroring or streaming from social networks (such as TikTok or Instagram) and there may be problems with subtitles in videos – they are sometimes shown curves.

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DLNA is the best choice for viewing local media files, but is useless for screen duplication or streaming from online services.

6. Alternative methods: via router or special applications

If standard methods don’t work (for example, on very old Xiaomi TV models), you can try workarounds:

• 🌐 Through the router with USB: Some routers (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Router) 4A Gigabit) supports external drives. Copy files from your phone to your flash drive, connect it to your router, and then open them on TV through a flash drive. DLNA.
• 📱 Mirror applications: ApowerMirror, TeamViewer or LetsView allow you to duplicate the screen of the phone on TV via Wi-Fi).
• 🖥️ Through PC: Connect your phone to your computer, broadcast the screen to your PC (like Scrcpy), and then display the image from your PC to your TV over the Internet. HDMI.

For owners of Xiaomi TV with Android TV 9.0+, there is another life hack: installing an alternative launcher (such as ATV Launcher) and the Screen Mirroring app from Google Play.

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If you're Xiaomi. TV If you don't see your phone through Miracast, try resetting the network settings on both devices. IP-addresses interfere with connection.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have collected the key parameters of each method in one table:

The choice of method depends on your task:

• 🎮 For games: Only HDMI Miracast (if a delay of up to 50 ms is acceptable).
• 🎬 For movies: Google Cast or AirPlay (best quality) HDR).
• 📷 For a photo: DLNA or Google Cast.
• 📱 For screen duplication: Miracast or HDMI.

FAQ: Frequent Questions and Problems