How to bring the screen Xiaomi TV: all ways + problem solving

Shifting the screen of Xiaomi’s smartphone to the big screen of the TV opens up new possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to showing presentations or streaming games. However, not all users know that there are at least 5 different methods for this, from wireless technologies to wired connections. Each of them has its own nuances: somewhere you will need additional equipment, somewhere there are enough built-in smartphone functions.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways Xiaomi syncs (including Redmi, POCO and flagship series) with Samsung, LG, Sony and others, focus on common errors (for example, why the image slows down or does not transmit sound) and give recommendations for optimizing the broadcast quality, if you have previously encountered problems with connection, here you will find solutions.

1. Wireless connection via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

Miracast (or Screen Mirroring on Xiaomi’s menu) allows you to duplicate your smartphone screen on your TV wirelessly using a direct Wi-Fi channel, a method that works on most modern TVs (since 2013) and does not require a router – devices connect directly.

To activate Miracast on Xiaomi:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Screen Transfer (on some firmwares, the path may differ: Settings → Screen → Wireless Display).
2. Turn on the Wireless Display slider.
3. In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV (e.g. Samsung Smart TV (XX:XX)).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

On the TV side:

• 📺 On Samsung: Source → Screen Mirroring.
• 📺 Nana LG: Settings → Network → Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct.
• 📺 Android. TV (For example, Xiaomi Mi TV): Settings → Devices → Screen transmission.

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If the TV doesn’t appear in the list, restart both devices and make sure the TV is enabled with Detection Mode (in the Miracast menu).

Miracast's limitations:

• ⚠️ Image delay up to 100ms, which is critical for gaming.
• ⚠️ The permit can be automatically reduced to 720p stability.
• ⚠️ The sound is not always transmitted (depending on the TV model).

Connection via HDMI (wired method)

If you want maximum picture quality without delay (for example, to view) 4K-content or games, wired connection through HDMI — It's going to take a better choice:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C/HDMI (New Xiaomi models with port USB Type-C).
• 🔌 Cable Micro-USB/HDMI (For older smartphones with Micro-USB).
• 🔌 HDMI-cable (version 2.0 or higher for support) 4K).

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and then connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-entrance, HDMI 1 HDMI 2).
3. On Xiaomi, the notification menu will feature the option HDMI Transfer – activate it.

Support MHL/Slimport your smartphone|Availability of an adapter with support 4K (if necessary)|Cable HDMI version 2.0+|Power adapter (some require charging connection)

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Important nuances:

• 🔋 Adapters USB-C → HDMI often require additional power (plug charging to your smartphone while in use).
• 🎮 For games, it is recommended to enable the Game Turbo mode in the Xiaomi settings (Settings) → Special facilities → Game turbo).
• 🔊 The sound is automatically transmitted, but some TVs may need to manually select the sound. HDMI ARC sound-tuning.

3.Using Google Cast (Chromecast)

If you have a Google Chromecast device or a TV with built-in support for Google Cast (like Android TV), you can stream Xiaomi’s screen through the Google Home app.This method is handy for streaming videos from YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos.

Step-by-step:

1. Install the Google Home app from the Play Market.
2. Connect the Chromecast to your TV and set it up via Google Home.
3. In the app, select your Chromecast device → Broadcast screen/sound → Screen broadcast.
4. Click Start streaming and confirm the permission on Xiaomi.

The advantages of Google Cast:

• ✅ Support 4K HDR (If TV and content allow).
• ✅ The ability to broadcast only audio (for example, music from Spotify).
• ✅ Low latency when watching video (but not for gaming!).

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Google Cast is optimized for streaming content, but is not suitable for real-time screen duplication (such as for games or video calls).

Frequent problems and solutions:

• 🚫 No sound. → Check that Xiaomi has selected the broadcast sound settings.
• 🚫 Broadcast cuts off → Make sure your smartphone and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🚫 Poor quality → In Google Home Settings, select Quality: High.

4. Connection via DLNA (view media files)

DLNA technology allows you to broadcast only media files (photos, videos, music) to your TV, but not to duplicate the entire screen, which is convenient for watching movies or listening to music without using cables.

How to set up DLNA on Xiaomi:

1. Make sure that your TV and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On Xiaomi, open the Gallery or Music app.
3. Select a file → Share → DLNA (or Translate).
4. In the list of devices, select your TV.

Supported formats:

DLNA does not support live screen broadcasting, only the playback of saved files. Use Miracast or HDMI to duplicate the screen.

5 Connect via Smart TV (YouTube, Netflix, etc.)

If you don’t need to duplicate the entire screen, but rather stream content from specific apps (like YouTube, Netflix, Twitch), many of them have a built-in Cast feature (other than Google Cast).

How it works:

1. Open an app on Xiaomi (like YouTube).
2. Click the Cast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
3. Choose your TV from the list.
4. The video will start playing on TV, and the smartphone will become a remote.

Applications with Cast support:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+.
• 🎵 Spotify, Apple Music (via Android) TV).
• 🎮 Twitch, NVIDIA GeForce NOW.

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YouTube can broadcast not only videos, but also playlists – playback control will be available from a smartphone even when the screen is locked.

6. Solving common problems

Even with the right connection, users often encounter errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

🚨 Problem 1: The TV can't find the smartphone (Miracast)

Possible causes and solutions:

• ❌ Different Wi-Fi networks → Connect both devices to the same network.
• ❌ Wi-Fi Direct is disabled → Turn it on in the TV settings.
• ❌ Outdated firmware → Update the software on Xiaomi and TV.

🚨 Problem 2: Image delay (lag)

With wireless broadcasting, delay is inevitable, but it can be reduced by:

• 🔄 Switch from Miracast to Miracast HDMI for critical tasks (games, video calls).
• 📶 Use 5 GHz Wi-Fi instead of 2.4 GHz.
• 🔌 Close the background apps on Xiaomi (especially instant messengers and downloaders).

🚨 Problem 3: No sound when connected

If there is an image, but no sound is transmitted:

• 🔊 Check if the smartphone is in silent mode.
• 🔊 In Miracast settings or HDMI Turn on the option of sound transmission.
• 🔊 On the TV, select the correct sound source (e.g., the right sound source, HDMI ARC).

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If the sound is transmitted but with interference, try to turn off Bluetooth headphones or speakers – they can conflict with the broadcast.

7. Optimization of broadcast quality

To get the best image and sound quality when displaying Xiaomi’s screen on your TV, follow these tips:

For wireless connections (Miracast, Google Cast):

• 📡 Use a router with Wi-Fi 6 support (802.11ax) stability.
• 📱 In the Xiaomi developer settings, turn on the absolute volume (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 5 times to tap → For developers).
• 🖥️ Set the maximum resolution in the broadcast settings (if available).

For wired connections (HDMI):

• 🔌 Use certified cables HDMI 2.1 for 4K@60Hz.
• 🔄 In the Xiaomi settings, select Mode HDMI: PC (if available).
• 🎚️ Calibrate the colors on your TV (Game or Cinema mode).

For DLNA:

• 📁 Convert the video into MP4 (H.264) for better compatibility.
• 🔄 Turn off traffic savings in Wi-Fi settings on Xiaomi.

FAQ: Frequent questions