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

Do you want to show pictures from your vacation on the big screen, run a mobile game on your TV, or stream YouTube videos without extra wires? Connecting a Xiaomi smartphone to a TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching high-resolution content to using TV as a second monitor. But how do you do it quickly and without glitches?

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to display images from Xiaomi phones (including Redmi models, POCO Black Shark on TVs of any brand – from Xiaomi TV before Samsung or LG. You will learn which method to choose depending on your technology, how to avoid delays during broadcasting and what to do if the connection is constantly broken. MIUI TV, which are not in the standard instructions.

Whether you want to duplicate your screen for a presentation or stream a movie in 4K, here you will find step-by-step guides to the features of MIUI 12-14 firmware and TVs on Android TV or Google TV.

1. Wireless broadcast over Wi-Fi (Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct)

The most popular way to connect is to wirelessly transfer images over Miracast (or Wi-Fi Direct for older models), which works without a router, but requires support for the technology with both a TV and a smartphone. All Xiaomi TVs (starting with the 2018 Mi TV 4) and smartphones on MIUI 10+ support this standard.

To begin the broadcast:

• 📱 Open on your smartphone Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen transfer (on some firmwares the path may be different: Settings → Screen. → TV broadcast).
• 📺 On the TV, activate Miracast mode. On Xiaomi TV This is done through settings. → Network and access → Miracast or the Screen button on the remote.
• 🔍 From the list of available devices on your phone, select the name of your TV. Confirm the connection on both devices.
• 🎮 Now, everything that happens on a smartphone screen is duplicated on TV, and the latency is usually 50 to 150 ms, which is enough for video, but not for games.

⚠️ Note: If the TV is not displayed in the list of devices, check:

⚠️ 1. Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if you use Wi-Fi Direct, sometimes a shared network is required for initial synchronization). ⚠️ 2.The TV has power saving mode turned off - it can block background connections. ⚠️ 3.Developer mode is enabled on the smartphone and Wi-Fi debugging option is disabled (it can conflict with Miracast).

For Xiaomi TV owners, there is a bonus: if both devices are running on the same Mi Account, the connection is set up faster, and the broadcast quality is improved due to optimizations in MIUI.

1. On the phone: Settings → Xiaomi account (make sure you are logged in).
2. On TV: Settings → Account and Security → Xiaomi Account (should be the same account).

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If the image on TV is displayed with artifacts, try to reduce the resolution of the broadcast in the Miracast settings on your phone. To do this, select Settings → Resolution from the screen transfer menu and set 720p instead of 1080p.

Connection via HDMI (for minimum delay)

If you want maximum stability and minimal latency (for example, for gaming or watching 4K HDR video), the best option is a wired HDMI connection.

• 📱 Xiaomi Smartphone with Support USB-C (All models from 2019).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (We recommend original from Xiaomi or certified Anker).
• 📺 Free port TV HDMI 2.0 (for 4K@60Hz? HDMI 1.4 (for 1080p).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone, and HDMI-cable.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source. HDMI-port.
3. The phone will be notified of connecting to an external display. Select the duplicating or expanding screen mode.
4. If the image does not appear, check the output settings in Settings → Screen → HDMI mode.

⚠️ Attention: Not all adapters are equally good. Cheap Chinese adapters often don't support 4K Or they give away artifacts. For stable work, choose Realtek chip adapters. RTD2173 or MST336S.

Check the characteristics of the TV (which one is) HDMI-port)|Find out the maximum resolution of your smartphone|Check the reviews on the adapter (look for mentions of your Xiaomi model)|Get an adapter with DisplayPort Alt Mode support

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If the audio is only coming through the phone after you connect, check the audio output settings in Settings → Sound → Output device and select HDMI.

3. Use of Google Cast (Chromecast built-in or external)

If your TV supports Google Cast (built into Android TV or via a Chromecast device), you can stream individual apps (e.g. YouTube, Netflix, Google Photos) without duplicating the entire screen.

How it works:

• 🎯 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 📱 Open a supported app (like YouTube) and tap the Cast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
• 📺 In the list, select your TV or Chromecast.
• 🎬 Videos will be played on TV and the phone can be used for other tasks.

List of apps that support Google Cast:

• 🎥 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+
• 🎵 Spotify, Google Play Music
• 📷 Google Photos, Mi Gallery (with restrictions)
• 🎮 Stadia, NVIDIA GeForce NOW (cloud-gaming)

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as TikTok or Twitch) block broadcasting to external screens due to restrictions DRM. In such cases, only duplicate screens through Miracast or HDMI.

For owners of Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV, there is an alternative, the built-in Mi Screen Mirroring feature, which works more stable than Google Cast for local content.

1. On TV: Settings → Network and Access → Mi Screen Mirroring.
2. On the phone: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Transfer → Xiaomi TV.

4. Connection via USB (MHL/OTG)

If you have an old TV without Wi-Fi or HDMI, You can try connecting through USB-port (if it supports the port) MHL or OTG). This method does not work on all Xiaomi models, but it can help in extreme cases.

What you need:

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB OTG (Most models after 2017).
• 🔌 Cable USB-C → USB-A (or micro-USB → USB-A old-phone).
• 📺 TV with USB-port MHL (These are usually models until 2018).

Instructions:

1. Connect the cable to the phone and TV.
2. On the TV, select the USB signal source.
3. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) or PTP in the USB settings.
4. If the TV supports MHL, the image should appear automatically. If not, try opening a gallery or video player on your phone.

⚠️ Note: This method only works to view photos and videos from the phone's memory, screen duplication or game launch is not possible. MHL through USB.

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USB-Connectivity is only suitable for older TVs without Smart features. HDMI or wifi.

5. Broadcasting via router (DLNA/UPnP)

If you need to periodically stream photos or videos to your TV without a constant connection, DLNA technology is suitable, which allows you to stream media from your phone to TV over your home network.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same router.
2. On your TV, activate DLNA (on Xiaomi TV: Settings → Network and Access → DLNA).
3. On the phone, install an application to manage the media server, for example: 📁 Mi File Manager (built-in in the MIUI) 🎬 VLC (broadcast DLNA) 📷 Google Photos (for photos)

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DLNA

In the list of devices, select your TV.

Advantages of DLNA:

• ✅ No delay when playing video.
• ✅ You can stream files in original quality (up to the time of the 4K).
• ✅ The phone does not heat up because there is no duplicate screen.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Works only with media files (cannot broadcast screen or games).
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (for example, the video formats are not supported, MKV with rare codecs may not be reproduced).

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If the TV doesn’t see the phone DLNA, Try to manually IP-To do this, on your phone, in your Wi-Fi settings, find the connected network and look at the local network. IP (For example, 192.168.1.100. Enter it manually in the settings DLNA TV-wise.

6 Special streaming applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If standard methods don’t work or you need advanced features (like controlling a TV from a phone or streaming from a PC), you can use third-party apps.-3 tested solutions:

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (if it has Android TV).
2. Run ApowerMirror on both devices.
3. On your phone, select Connect to TV and follow the instructions.
4. Confirm the connection on the TV.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications:

⚠️ 1. disable battery optimization for the app in phone settings (Settings) → Annexes → ApowerMirror → Battery → No restrictions). ⚠️ 2.Do not install apps from unknown sources – only use Google Play or Mi App Store. ⚠️ 3. TeamViewer may require account registration.

Problem Solving: What to Do When Nothing Works

Even with the right setup, sometimes you fail, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

Problem 1: The TV doesn’t appear in the Miracast list of devices.

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Check that Miracast mode is enabled on the TV (sometimes it is hidden in Settings). → Additionally).
• 🛠️ Update the firmware on your phone and TV.

Problem 2: The image is lagging or slowing down.

• 📶 Reconnect to 5 GHz network (if the router is dual-band).
• 🔌 Reduce the broadcast resolution in Miracast settings.
• 🚫 Close the background apps on your phone.

Problem 3: No sound when connected via HDMI.

• 🔊 Check the audio output settings on your phone (Settings) → Sound. → Output device).
• 🔌 Try another one. HDMI-TV-port.
• 🛠️ Update the adapter firmware (if it supports it).

Issue 4: Applications (Netflix, Disney+) are not broadcast on TV.

• 🔒 Check if the app supports Google Cast or Miracast.
• 📱 Try streaming through the TV's built-in player (e.g. uploading a video to Mi Video).
• 🛡️ Turn it off. VPN On the phone, it can block streaming.

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If the problem doesn’t work, try resetting the network settings on your phone (Settings → Network & Internet → Reset Wi-Fi settings).

FAQ: Frequent questions