How to transfer an image from Xiaomi phone to TV: all working ways

Do you want to watch your vacation photos on the big screen, play a mobile game on your TV, or show a presentation to your colleagues without any extra wires? Transferring images from a Xiaomi or Redmi or POCO smartphone to your TV is a problem that can be solved in a dozen ways. But not all of them are equally convenient: you need to buy adapters somewhere, you have to deal with the settings of the router, and some methods work only on certain TV models.

In this guide, we will examine all the current ways to display a screen on a TV, from wireless technologies (Miracast, Google Cast, AirPlay) to wired solutions (HDMI, USB-C). Particular attention will be paid to the typical problems: why the image slows down, there is no sound or the phone does not find the TV. At the end of the article, a table of compatibility methods with popular Xiaomi and TV models, as well as answers to frequent questions.

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

The most versatile way that works on most modern Xiaomi TVs and smartphones is Miracast technology, which allows you to duplicate the screen of the phone on TV without wires, but with some nuances:

• 🔄 Image latency is around 50-150 ms, which is noticeable in dynamic games or video.

To connect:

1. On the TV, activate Miracast mode (in the Source → Wireless projection or Screen Mirroring menu).
2. On Xiaomi phone, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display.
3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices (entry may be required) PIN-code).

Television and phone connected to the same Wi-Fi network|Screen Mirroring is on the TV.|Power saving mode on the phone is off|Distance between devices not more than 5 meters-->

If the TV doesn’t appear on the list, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📡 Reconnect to Wi-Fi (sometimes a 5GHz network change helps).
• 🔧 Update your TV and phone to the latest version.

2.Using Google Cast (Chromecast, Android TV)

If your TV is running on Android TV (e.g. Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV) or Google Chromecast is connected to it, you can use Google Cast technology. It allows you not only to duplicate the screen, but also to broadcast individual applications (YouTube, Netflix, browser) without delay.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your phone, open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube or Google Photos).

For full screen duplication (not just individual applications):

1. Open Settings → Connected devices → Connect to the device.
2. Select Screen Broadcast and find your TV.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO F3 Or Redmi Note 10 Pro, the screen broadcast is hidden in the developer menu. To activate it, go to Settings. → About the phone and 7 times tap on the version MIUI. Then in Settings → Additionally. → For developers, turn on the Wireless Display.

3. Wired connection via HDMI (most stable solution)

If you need a minimum response time (for example, for games or watching high-resolution videos), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 📱 adapter USB-C/HDMI (For modern Xiaomi with a port USB Type-C).
• 🖥️ Cable HDMI (Preferably version 2.0 or higher 4K).
• 🔌 Power supply for the adapter (some models require additional power supply via the USB).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port of the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV with an HDMI cable.
3. On your TV, select the HDMI signal source (usually the Source or Input button on the remote).
4. A request for permission to transfer an image may appear on the phone - confirm it.

Important: phones with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra) require an adapter with DisplayPort Alt Mode to output 4K@60Hz. Cheap Chinese adapters may not be able to cope - choose certified models (for example, from Anker or Baseus).

4. Connect via USB (MHL/Slimport)

If your TV doesn't support HDMI, but you have a USB port, you can try MHL or Slimport technologies, which allow you to transfer video and sound over Micro-USB or USB-C, but have limitations:

• ⚡ A special adapter is required (e.g. Xiaomi). MHL Adapter).
• 🔌 The phone should be supported MHL (Most models after 2020 are not).
• 📺 The television should have USB-port MHL (usually marked MHL).

How to check compatibility:

1. See the specifications of your Xiaomi model at mi.com (Section Technical Specifications).
2. On the TV, check for a port labeled MHL or HDMI (MHL).

⚠️ Attention: When in use MHL The phone will run out faster because the port is USB It transmits data and charges the device simultaneously, and it is recommended to connect the phone to charge during the broadcast.

5. Broadcasting through apps (YouTube, Netflix, LocalCast)

If you don't have to duplicate the entire screen, but only broadcast videos or photos, it's more convenient to use specialized applications, most of which support live streaming to the TV without duplicating the phone screen, which saves battery life.

Popular applications:

• 🎬 YouTube - Broadcast button (📡) top-right.
• 🎥 Netflix/Disney+ — player-button.
• 📷 Google Photos – Cast feature on the menu.
• 🔄 LocalCast – a universal application for broadcasting local files.

How to set up:

1. Install the app on your phone (like LocalCast from Google Play).
2. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Open the file (video, photo) in the application and select the device for broadcasting.

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If YouTube is slowing down, try turning on the option to limit video quality (e.g., to 720p) in the app settings on your phone, which will reduce the network load and eliminate lags.

6.Use of Xiaomi Mi TV Stick or something. TV-boxing

If your TV doesn’t support Miracast or Google Cast, you can use external devices from Xiaomi:

• 📺 Xiaomi Mi TV Stick – a compact device with Android TV, Google Cast and Miracast support.

How to connect:

1. Put Mi in. TV Stick in HDMI-television-port.
2. Connect the device to power via USB (use the original power supply!).
3. On your phone, activate Google Cast or Miracast (depending on the TV box model).

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ It works on older TVs without a smart one. TV.
• ✅ Supports all modern video formats (including: HDR10+ Dolby Vision and).
• ✅ It can be used as a standalone media player (for example, for Kodi or for the game). IPTV).

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Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is the most versatile solution for older TVs, cheaper than a full-fledged Smart TV and supports all modern broadcast protocols.

7. Alternative methods (DLNA, AirPlay for iPhone)

If none of the above methods are suitable, you can try the less popular, but sometimes useful options:

• 🖥️ DLNA — It's a protocol for transmitting media over a local network, and it works through applications like BubbleUPnP or VLC.
• 🍎 AirPlay – if you have an iPhone and TV with AirPlay 2 support (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) TV Q2). Xiaomi does not use this method.
• 🔗 Wired connection through USB (mode MTP) — Some TVs can read files from the phone as from a flash drive.

DLNA setting:

1. On the phone, install the BubbleUPnP app.
2. Turn it on. DLNA-server in application settings.
3. On the TV, open the media player and select the phone as the source.

⚠️ Attention: When in use DLNA It's only media files (photos, videos, music) that are transmitted, but not the phone screen.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your tasks:

• 🎮 For games, only HDMI (minimum delay).
• 🎬 For movies: Google Cast or Miracast.
• 📊 For presentations - Miracast or Mi TV Stick.
• 📺 For old TVs — MHL or Mi TV Stick.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with the right setup, you can get errors.