How to bring images from your phone to your Xiaomi TV: all ways 2026

You've taken great photos on your smartphone, but you want to show them on a big Xiaomi TV? Or you want to show them off to your colleagues without any extra wires? Phone-to-TV image transfer is a problem that can be solved in at least five different ways. In this article, we'll go through each method in detail, from wireless technology to wired connections, taking into account the features of Mi TVs, Redmi Smart TVs and other series of the brand.

The main advantage of modern Xiaomi TVs is that they have built-in support for most content standards, which means you don't have to buy additional adapters or consoles, but the choice of how to do it depends on several factors: your phone model (Android or iPhone), the version of the TV firmware, the availability of a Wi-Fi router, and even the distance between devices, and we tested all the methods on current models of 2023-2026 and identified their pros and cons.

If you're in a hurry, use the method comparison table at the end of the article, and for those who want to get into the details, there are step-by-step instructions with screenshots and explanations of possible errors, and if there are still questions left after reading, pay attention to the fact that you're not in a hurry. FAQ-block with answers to typical problems.

1. Wireless transmission via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast technology allows you to duplicate your smartphone screen on your TV without an internet connection, a universal method that works on most Xiaomi devices (starting with the Mi TV 3 and Redmi Smart TV X).

On Xiaomi TVs, the Miracast feature is hidden under the name Wireless Display or Screen Mirroring, to activate it:

1. On the TV remote, press the Home button.
2. Go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless Display.
3. Turn on the option and wait for the TV to start searching for available devices.

From the smartphone side, the actions depend on the operating system:

• 📱 Android: Open Settings → Connected devices → Screen transmission (on MIUI The path may be different: Settings → Screen. → Wireless display. Select your TV from the list.
• 🍎 iPhone: Go to Control Point (swip down on Face models) ID or up on the iPhone with the Home button, click Screen Duplication and select Xiaomi TV.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4A 2018) Miracast is unstable at a resolution of the smartphone screen above 1080p. If the image is slowing down, try lowering the resolution in the duplication settings.

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If the TV doesn’t find the phone, reboot both devices and check that they’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network (even if Miracast doesn’t require internet, sometimes it helps).

2. Wi-Fi connection (DLNA and Mi Home)

If Miracast seems complicated, the alternative is to use DLNA protocol or the proprietary Mi Home app, which is suitable for viewing individual photos rather than duplicating the entire screen, the advantage of which is that you can control the display directly from your phone without blocking it.

To connect via Mi Home:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone (available for Android and iOS).
2. Connect your TV and phone to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. In the app, add a TV as a new device (select Smart Home → TVs category).
4. After synchronization, open the gallery on your phone, select a photo and click Share → Mi Home.

For DLNA, use the standard Android Gallery app:

• 📁 Open the photo and click Share.
• 🔍 In the list of applications, select DLNA Media server (name depends on firmware).
• 📺 Select your Xiaomi TV from the list of available devices.

3. Wired connection via USB or HDMI

If wireless methods don’t work or you need maximum stability (for example, to show photos at an event), use a wired connection. Xiaomi TVs support two options:

• 🔌 USB-cable: Suitable for viewing photos like a flash drive, the TV recognizes the phone as a drive (mode) MTP or PTP).
• 📺 HDMI: Requires an adapter (e.g, USB-C to HDMI It allows you to duplicate the screen with a resolution of up to 4K.

For USB connection:

1. Connect your phone and TV with a cable (use the original charging cord).
2. On the phone in the notification curtain, select File Transfer Mode (not Charge!).
3. On the TV, open the Media Player or Files app and select the connected device.

⚠️ Attention: On iPhone USB-Xiaomi TV connection only works for charging. Use Lightning adapter to transfer photos → HDMI wireless.

For HDMI connection:

• 🔗 Buy an adapter that is compatible with your phone (for example, USB-C to HDMI Xiaomi 13/14 or Redmi Note 12).
• 📱 Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable to the TV (the port is usually signed) HDMI 1/ARC).
• 🔄 The phone may need to be on mode. HDMI-screen-out.

4. Transfer via cloud services (Google Photos, Mi Cloud)

If you want to show photos not only on your TV, but also save them in the cloud, use Google Photos or Mi Cloud, a method that is convenient for regular backup and access to photos from any device.

Instructions for Google Photos:

1. Install the Google Photos app on your phone and upload the images you want.
2. On Xiaomi TV, open the Google Play Store and install Google Photos (if it is not the default).
3. Sign in with the same Google account as you do on your phone.
4. Open the app on TV and select an album with photos.

For Mi Cloud:

• 📲 Upload photos to Mi Cloud via the Gallery app on Xiaomi smartphone.
• 📺 On the TV, enter Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account and synchronize data.
• 🖼️ Open the Photos app on TV and select the Cloud section.

5.Use of Chromecast and Google TV

If your Xiaomi TV is powered by Google TV (like the Mi TV Q2 2023 or later), you can use the Google Cast feature to transfer images.

To send a photo via Google Cast:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your phone, open the Google Photos or Gallery app.
3. Select a photo and click the Broadcast button (screen icon with Wi-Fi).
4. In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi TV.

If the broadcast button is not:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and TV.
• 📱 Update the Google Photos app to the latest version.
• 📺 Check if Google Cast is enabled in your TV settings (Settings) → Connected devices → Cast).

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Google Cast supports the transfer of photos in the original resolution, unlike Miracast, which can compress the image to save traffic.

Specific problems and solutions

Even with the right connection, there can be errors, and we've collected the most common problems and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The TV can't see the phone through Miracast.

• 🔧 Check if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled on both devices.
• 📶 Reconnect to Wi-Fi (sometimes changing the router channel helps).
• 🔄 Update the TV firmware (Settings) → On TV. → Updating the system).

Problem 2: Photos via USB are not displayed on the TV.

• 📁 Make sure that the photos are saved in the folder DCIM Pictures (TV may not see other directories).
• 🔄 Switch the mode. USB on the phone from Charging to Transfer Files.
• 📺 Check the file format: Xiaomi TV supportive JPEG, PNG, BMP, not HEIC (iPhone).

Problem 3: There is no image when transmitting via HDMI.

• 🔌 Try another one. HDMI-port on the TV (preferably) HDMI 2.0).
• 📱 On the phone, set the mode. HDMI-display.
• 🔄 Use a certified adapter (cheap Chinese adapters often don't support it) 4K).

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If Xiaomi TV does not recognize the adapter HDMI, Try to connect it through USB-externally powered hub – sometimes lacking port capacity.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

To make the choice easier, we have compiled a table comparing all methods by key parameters:

Important: On Xiaomi Mi TV P1 and later (2022-2026), Miracast functions more stable if you turn off energy-saving Wi-Fi mode in the router settings.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions