How to display an image from a Xiaomi phone to a Samsung TV without wires

Modern multimedia capabilities allow you to turn the living room into a full-fledged cinema using a bundle of Xiaomi smartphone and Samsung TV. Wireless connectivity has become the standard of convenience, eliminating the need to search for adapters or pull long HDMI cables. Wi-Fi video transmission technology provides a stable high-resolution picture, which is especially important for watching movies in 4K or showing presentations.

The setup process may seem complicated at first glance, but it actually takes only a few minutes. The key to successful synchronization is to have both devices on the same local network. Xiaomi owners have several built-in tools to accomplish this task, each with its own unique features and use cases.

In this article, we will take a look at all available streaming methods, from standard Android features to specialized applications. You will learn how to avoid image delays, what video formats are natively supported, and what to do if devices can’t see each other. MIUI offers flexible settings, which we will discuss in a moment.

Use of the built-in Translation function in MIUI

The fastest and most reliable way to duplicate the screen is to use a system utility that is already built into the MIUI shell. This feature is based on the Miracast protocol, which is supported by most modern Samsung TVs, starting with the M, K and later. You do not need to install additional software, just activate the desired module in the notification curtain.

To get started, make sure your Xiaomi and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi hotspot. Then lower the top menu curtain and find the Translation icon (sometimes called Translate or Cast). Once pressed, the system will start searching for available devices. A Samsung TV may have a request for connection permission, which must be confirmed by the remote.

• 📱 Open the notification curtain and find the "Translation" icon".
• 📺 Select your Samsung TV from the list of found devices.
• 🔒 If necessary, enter PIN-code displayed on the TV screen.
• 🔄 To stop broadcasting, press the Stop button in the floating window.

It is important to note that Miracast is a real-time experience that creates minimal latency, but if you plan on playing dynamic games, even a small latency can be noticeable, in which case you should consider wired connectivity or special game modes, if available in your router's settings.

Samsung Smart View app: official solution

Samsung has developed its own Smart View app, which allows not only duplicate screens, but also manage multimedia content. Although it was originally designed for owners of Galaxy smartphones, it can be found and installed on Xiaomi devices through Google Play Market or third-party sources, a solution that often provides more stable connectivity than the standard Miracast.

Once you install the app and start scanning, you'll see a list of available TVs. Smart View lets you stream photos, videos and music from the phone gallery, as well as display browser content on the big screen. The application interface is intuitive and supports playback control directly from the smartphone screen.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party broadcast apps, make sure that the Samsung TV has enabled the "Allow Connection" feature. → General. → External Device Manager → List of accesses.

One of the main features of Smart View is that you can use the phone as a remote control, you can change the volume, you can change channels, you can adjust the brightness of the TV screen, and this is especially useful if the original remote is lost or out of reach.

Google Chromecast Technology and Google Home App

Many modern Samsung TVs have built-in Chromecast support, which allows you to stream content from apps that support this feature (YouTube, Netflix, Spotify) directly, without duplicating the entire screen of your smartphone.

By installing Google Home, you'll have full control over media consumption. Run a YouTube video in the app on your phone, click on the broadcast icon and select your Samsung TV. The video stream will be buffered by the TV itself, freeing up the phone's processor resources and allowing it to be used for other tasks while watching.

The advantage of this method is high image quality and no jerks, since the phone is only a remote control, not a source of video stream. Google Home also allows you to create groups of devices for multiroom audio, if you have smart speakers.

Apple AirPlay 2 support on Samsung TVs

iPhone owners often question compatibility, but Xiaomi users can appreciate the benefits of AirPlay 2 technology if it is built into their Samsung TV (2019 models and newer).Although natively Android does not support AirPlay, there are third-party emulator apps that allow Xiaomi to “pretend” an Apple device or stream content through compatible protocols.

However, a more relevant scenario is to use a Samsung TV with AirPlay 2 paired with an iPhone, and Xiaomi to use alternatives. But if you want to stream Xiaomi's screen on Samsung using protocols close to AirPlay in stability, look at bridge apps like AirScreen or Receiver for AirPlay. They are installed on a TV (if there is a Smart Hub) or on a standalone console.

It is important for Xiaomi users to understand that direct support for AirPlay in MIUI is absent, so using this method requires installing additional software on the TV side or using intermediate devices. However, the quality of audio and video transmission through such emulators often exceeds the standard Miracast.

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For the best sound quality when using AirPlay emulators, turn on the Movie or Standard mode in the TV settings to minimize post-processing and reduce latency.

Third-party applications for enhanced capabilities

If standard methods don’t meet your requirements, Google Play apps come to the rescue. Programs like Cast to TV, Web Video Caster or LocalCast offer advanced functionality, including support for subtitles, selecting audio paths, and streaming local files of any format.

Especially useful are applications for playing video files stored in the phone's memory that are not supported by the TV's built-in player. You can run the file through the Xiaomi app, select the codec and transfer method, and the Samsung TV will play the content without converting, which saves time and preserves the original image quality.

Some apps also allow you to stream browser tabs, which is convenient for browsing web pages with Flash content (although that is a thing of the past) or sites that do not have their own Smart TV app. Just copy the link to the caster app and send it to the big screen.

⚠️ Warning: Free versions of third-party apps often contain ads that may interrupt viewing.It is recommended to use proven paid or open source versions to avoid pop-ups during a movie.

Solving Connection and Delay Problems

Despite the advances in technology, wireless connections can sometimes be unstable, and the most common problem is the desynchronization of sound and video or periodic twitching of images, which is usually due to overloading of the Wi-Fi channel or weak signal, in such cases, it is recommended to switch to 5 GHz if your router and TV support this range.

Another cause of failures may be the MIUI power saving settings. The system can aggressively close the background processes, considering the broadcast application unnecessary. To avoid this, add the application used to the power saving mode exceptions and allow auto-start. This will ensure stable service in the background.

If the TV stops seeing the phone, try resetting the network settings on both devices. Often, a simple reboot of a router that could have "remembered" erroneous routing tables helps, and also make sure that the router does not include AP client isolation, which prevents devices on the same network from seeing each other.

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The stability of wireless broadcasting is 90% dependent on the quality of the Wi-Fi signal and the absence of interference in the air. Using the 5 GHz band solves most problems with lags.