How to bring the screen of the smartphone on the TV Xiaomi: all the ways of 2026

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

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to display images from a smartphone to Xiaomi TVs (including Mi TV 4S/5X/6, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV A/Q). You will learn which method to choose depending on your equipment, how to avoid common problems with delay or disconnection of connection, and what to do if the TV “can’t see” the phone.

Whether you're using Android or iPhone, an old TV or a 2026 flagship, there's a solution for your case, and let's start with the simplest and most reliable method.

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

The most popular way to connect is wirelessly transferring data over a local network, and Xiaomi TVs support two protocols: Miracast (screen duplication) and DLNA (media streaming), which we will examine both options.

Miracast allows you to completely duplicate the screen of your smartphone on your TV in real time, which is convenient for games, presentations or demonstration of applications. DLNA, in turn, is designed to view photos, videos and music through standard TV players - without duplicating the phone interface.

To take advantage of Miracast:

• 📱 Make sure that the smartphone enabled Wi-Fi and screen transfer (on Android – in the curtain notifications or in Settings). → Connected devices).
• 📺 On Xiaomi TV, open Settings → Network and Internet → Miracast (or Wireless Display in New Models).
• 🔍 Select the name of your TV in the list of available devices on your phone.
• ✅ Confirm the connection on both devices.

For DLNA, use apps like Google Photos, Xiaomi Gallery or VLC, which have a built-in media transfer feature to TV. The main advantage of this method is that there is no video delay (as opposed to screen duplication), but only standard file formats work.

⚠️ Note: If the TV doesn't appear in the Miracast device list, check if it has Wireless Display enabled in network settings. TV This option is hidden in the additional section → Developer mode.

Connection via HDMI (for maximum quality)

If you need a stable connection without delay – for example, to watch movies in the Internet 4K Or games, it's better to use them. HDMI-This method works on all Xiaomi TVs and is independent of Wi-Fi speed.

You'll need:

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C Micro-USB (depending on the model).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI or micro-USB → HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter).
• 📺 Standard. HDMI-cable (usually complete with a TV).

Instructions:

1. Connect the adapter to the smartphone.
2. Connect adapter and TV HDMI-cable (use the port) HDMI 2.0 or HDMI ARC support 4K@60Hz).
3. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (Source or Input button on the remote).
4. On the smartphone, you may need to turn on the mode of image transfer in the display settings.

Advantages of HDMI:

• 🎮 Minimum delay (critical for gaming).
• 📺 Support 4K HDR and multi-channel.
• ⚡ It doesn’t depend on the speed of the internet.

⚠️ Note: On some smartphones (for example, POCO X3 or Redmi 9) when connected via HDMI It can turn off the internal display, and to return the image to the phone, unplug the cable or press Power. + Volume Up 5 seconds.

The adapter is compatible with your smartphone model |

Cable HDMI Supports the required permission (for example, HDMI 2.0 4K)|

The right signal source is selected on the TV |

Charge of the phone at least 30% (broadcast drains the battery faster)-->

3.Use of USB-cable (for media files)

If you don't. HDMI-Adapter, but there is a standard USB-This is not a good way to duplicate the screen, but it's a good way to view the library.

How it works:

1. Connect your smartphone to your Xiaomi TV via USB-C or Micro-USB cable (use USB 3.0 port on TV for faster speeds).
2. On the TV, select the USB source from the Input menu.
3. Open the File Manager or Gallery app on TV and a folder with phone files will appear there.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Does not work for screen duplication (only viewing files).
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (e.g..mkv may not play).
• ⚡ Reading speed depends on the version USB (on USB 2.0 Possible to slow down when losing 4K).

For iPhone, this method is not suitable — Apple blocks direct access to the file system through the USB iOS owners are better off using AirPlay (if the TV supports) or HDMI-adapter.

4. Broadcast via Google Cast (Chromecast)

If your Xiaomi TV supports Google Cast (built-in Chromecast), you can stream content from apps like YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos without duplicating the entire screen.

How to turn on:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube).
3. Slip on the broadcast icon (📺) And choose your Xiaomi TV.
4. The video will start playing on the TV, and the phone can be used for control.

Advantages:

• 🎥 No video delay (unlike Miracast).
• 🔋 Saves battery life (only content is broadcasted, not the whole screen).
• 📱 You can continue to use your phone while watching.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ It does not work with all applications (for example, TikTok or VK Videos don't support Cast).
• ❌ Requires stable Wi-Fi (with a weak signal, braking is possible).

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If the Cast icon (📺) If it does not appear in the app, check if Google Play Services is enabled on your TV. → Annexes → System applications → Google Play Services and Update It.

5. Connect via Mi Home (for smart TVs)

Owners of Xiaomi smart TVs with Mi Home support (such as Mi TV Q1/Q2 or Redmi Smart TV X) can use the proprietary application for control and broadcasting.

Instructions:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone and log in.
2. Add the TV to the list of devices (it must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network).
3. In the TV card, select the option Screen Transfer or Send File.

This method is convenient for:

• 📁 Quickly transfer photos from Mi Cloud.
• 🎵 Remote control of the TV (like a remote control).
• 📊 View TV usage statistics (watching time, popular apps).

Note: Mi Home may not be available on the budget (Redmi Smart TV A) in which case you can use Miracast or HDMI.

6. Solving Connection Problems

If the Xiaomi TV doesn’t see the smartphone or the broadcast is interrupted, check out the following points:

Additional advice:

• 🔄 If the broadcast is lagging, restart the router – often a problem in an overloaded Wi-Fi channel.
• 📶 For Miracast, use the 5 GHz band, which is less crowded than 2.4 GHz.
• 🔌 When connected to HDMI Check that the cable supports the desired version (for example, the cable is not supported, HDMI 2.1 for 4K@120Hz).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2022 may not support Miracast for iPhone.In this case, use Apple TV or Lightning adapter → HDMI.

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For stable Wi-Fi broadcast, turn off background apps (especially messengers and cloud services) on your phone – they consume traffic and can cause lags.

7. Comparison of connection methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your tasks. Here is a quick comparison:

Selection recommendations:

• 🎮 For games, only HDMI (minimum delay).
• 🎬 For the movies in 4K — HDMI Google Cast (if the app supports the app).
• 📱 For duplicate screen (social networks, maps) – Miracast.
• 📷 To view the photo — USB or DLNA.

FAQ: Frequent questions