How to transfer music from phone to TV Xiaomi: all working ways

You want to listen to your favorite tracks through the powerful Xiaomi TV speakers, but don’t know how to connect your phone correctly? In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways of transmitting sound, from wireless technologies to wired solutions. Whether you’re using Android or iPhone, the old Mi TV model or the new Xiaomi TV A Pro, you’ll find a suitable method with step-by-step instructions and a comparison of sound quality.

We will pay special attention to the nuances that are often overlooked in standard manuals: why sound can be interrupted when connecting over Bluetooth, how to avoid delay (lag) when broadcasting via Wi-Fi Direct, and what settings Xiaomi TV needs to change for stable operation.

1. Bluetooth Connection: A Simple, But Not Perfect Way

The most versatile method is synchronizing Xiaomi’s phone and TV over Bluetooth. It works on all models starting with the Mi TV 3 and doesn’t require additional devices. However, it has two key drawbacks: limited sound quality (SBC or AAC codecs) and possible latency of up to 200 ms, which is critical for watching video.

To connect:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Bluetooth and enable device search.
• 📺 On Xiaomi TV: Go to Settings → Bluetooth and devices → Add the device.
• 🔗 Select your phone name (e.g. Redmi Note 12) from the list and confirm pairing.
• 🎵 Start the player on the phone – the sound will automatically be transmitted to TV.

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If the sound is interrupted, reduce the distance between the devices to 3 meters and make sure there are no obstacles (walls, metal objects).

The new Xiaomi TV A2 and Xiaomi TV Q2 models support the aptX codec, which improves sound quality.

1. On your Android phone, install the Developer Options app (if it’s not in the settings).
2. Turn on Developer Mode and select Bluetooth Audio Codec → aptX.
3. Reconnect the devices.

⚠️ Note: AptX codec is not supported on iPhone – maximum quality is limited AAC. Also, Bluetooth connection breaks when you turn off the TV, and it will have to be configured again.

2. Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast: wireless broadcast without lag

If you need to transmit sound without delay (for example, for karaoke or games), use Wi-Fi Direct or Miracast. These technologies create a direct connection between the phone and the TV, bypassing the router. The main condition is that both devices must support Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or later.

Instructions for Android:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi Direct.
• 📺 On Xiaomi TV: Go to Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct and enable the function.
• 🔍 Select the name of your TV (e.g. Xiaomi) TV 65'').
• 🎶 After connecting, start the music – the sound will be broadcast on TV.

For the iPhone, instead of Wi-Fi Direct, AirPlay is used, but it only works on Xiaomi TV models with MIUI TV 3.0 firmware and higher.

Settings → System applications → AirPlay → Enable

3. HDMI Connection: Best Quality, But with Nuances

For audiophiles and those who want to transmit sound without compression, the optimal option is the best option for the audio. HDMI-But there are two scenarios:

1. Direct connection (if the phone supports HDMI Alt Mode via USB-C).
2. Through an adapter (for example, USB-C to HDMI for new smartphones).

Step-by-step:

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• 🔌 Connect the adapter to the phone and then connect it to the port. HDMI TV-wise.
• 📺 On the Xiaomi remote, click the Source button and select the appropriate one. HDMI-entrance.
• 🎵 Play the music, the sound will go through the TV. If necessary, adjust the volume on the TV.

Important: On Xiaomi phones (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra) HDMI-When you connect, the default sound can go through the speakers of your smartphone. To redirect it to TV, open the notification panel and select the sound source "HDMI".

⚠️ Attention: Adapters USB-C to HDMI They are divided into passive (video only) and active (video only). + To transmit sound, you need an active adapter with a DisplayLink chip or similar. Passive adapters (priced up to 500) ₽) no sound will be transmitted!

3.5 mm cable use: for older TV models

If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2018 (such as Mi TV 2 or Mi TV 3S), it may have a 3.5mm AUX connector.This method is suitable for phones with standard audio output or via a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter.

How to connect:

• 🎧 Buy a 3.5mm – 3.5mm cable (or adapter for the USB-C).
• 🔊 Connect one end to the phone, the other to the port AUX IN TV-wise.
• 📺 On the Xiaomi remote, select the sound source: Settings → Sound. → Entrance AUX.

Advantages of the method: zero latency and no battery dependency. Disadvantages: analog signal is subject to interference, and sound quality is limited by the characteristics of the ADC TV. For models Xiaomi TV 4 and newer 3.5 mm connector is usually missing, instead using optical output (TOSLINK), which requires additional DAC.

5. Streaming apps: DLNA and Plex

If you need to not only listen to music, but also control playlists from your phone, use DLNA or Plex protocols, which allow you to stream audio over a local network without having to connect your devices directly.

Configure via DLNA:

• 📱 Install the BubbleUPnP app on your phone or VLC.
• 📺 On the Xiaomi TV, turn on DLNA: Settings → Network → DLNA.
• 🔍 In the app on your phone, select your TV in the list of devices and transfer the file.

For Plex:

1. Install Plex Media Server on your computer or NAS.
2. Add music to the server library.
3. On a Xiaomi TV, install the Plex app from the MIUI TV App Store.
4. Sign in and select tracks to play.

6. Features for iPhone: AirPlay and alternatives

iPhone owners have two main ways to transmit audio to Xiaomi TV:

1. AirPlay (only on TV with MIUI TV 3.0+)
2. Intermediaries (e.g. ApowerMirror or LetsView)

To turn on AirPlay:

Settings → System applications → AirPlay → Enable


On iPhone: swipe down for control panel → “Transfer to device” → Select your Xiaomi TV

If AirPlay is not supported, use ApowerMirror:

• 📱 Install the app on your phone and TV.
• 🔗 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🎵 Run the sound broadcast through the application interface.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications, sound can be transmitted with a delay of up to 1 second. DRM-defense.

7 Problem Solving: The sound is interrupted or not transmitted

If the sound is not coming or is interrupted, check the following points:

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90% of sound problems are solved by resetting network settings on your TV and phone.

• 🔌 Check the cables: HDMI Or 3.5 mm could be damaged. Try another cable.
• 📶 Reboot Wi-Fi: Turn off and turn on Wi-Fi on both devices.
• 🔊 Reset the sound settings on TV: Settings → Sound. → Reset to factory.
• 📱 Update your firmware: on Xiaomi TV, check for updates in Settings → On TV. → Update of the PO.

For Bluetooth issues:

• Remove the device from the list of conjugates and connect again.
• Turn off the Absolute Volume function on the phone (in the developer settings).
• If the sound is distorted, try turning off HD Audio in Bluetooth settings.

If the problem persists, check the logs on the TV:

Settings → About TV → Error logs → System logs

Look for tagged records. audio_hal or bt_stack — They'll point to the cause of the failure.

FAQ: Frequent questions