How to bring Xiaomi phone screen to TV: detailed guide 2026

Do you want to stream a video with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, show photos of the POCO X5 Pro on the big screen, or play mobile games through your TV? Connecting your smartphone to your TV opens up a lot of possibilities, from watching high-resolution movies to showing you presentations. But how do you do it right when the models of TVs and phones are different?

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to display Xiaomi screen on your TV, from wireless technologies (Miracast, Google Cast) to wired solutions (HDMI, USB-C). You will learn what settings you need on your phone and TV, how to fix typical connection errors (for example, “Device failed to connect”), and what adapters will be required for older models, and also compare the data transfer speed and image quality for each method.

Important: instructions are suitable for all modern smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO based on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS, as well as for Xiaomi Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV and devices of other brands (Samsung, LG, Sony). If your TV is released before 2018, please note the section about adapters.

1. Wireless connection via Miracast (without router)

Miracast is a wireless screen standard that works without internet or router, and is built into most Xiaomi phones (starting with MIUI 9) and Xiaomi Mi TV/Redmi TVs (except budget models until 2020), with the main advantage of minimal latency (up to 50ms), which is critical for gaming.

To activate Miracast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen Transfer (or Wireless Display in Older Versions) MIUI).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → The Internet and the Internet → Miracast (or Screen Mirroring in international firmware).
• 🔍 In the list of available devices, select your name. TV. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• ⚡ Is Miracast on? TV (Sometimes it is hidden in the section Additional or Screen).
• 🔄 Reboot both devices – it resets the cache of wireless modules.
• 📶 Make sure your phone and TV are no more than 5 meters away (walls and interference impair the signal).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi phones with HyperOS, the path to Miracast settings has changed. → Connections → Transfer to a device: In some regions (e.g. Europe), the feature may be called Wireless Display.

2. Streaming via Google Cast (Chromecast, Smart TV)

If your TV supports Google Cast (built into Android TV, Google TV, or Chromecast), you can duplicate the screen or stream individual apps (e.g. YouTube, Netflix), a method that requires connecting your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (guest networks won’t work!).
2. On your phone, open an app that supports Cast (like YouTube) and tap on the broadcast icon (📡).
3. In the list, select the name of your TV or Chromecast.
4. For full screen duplication, go to Settings → Connect and Sharing → Screen Transfer → Google Cast.

Features of the method:

• 🎮 Latency is higher than Miracast (up to 200 ms), so it is not suitable for gaming.
• 📶 Requires stable Wi-Fi (at speeds below 10 Mbps, the picture will “brake»).
• 🔒 Some applications (such as TikTok or VK Videos blocked because of content protection.

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If the broadcast is interrupted, try switching the router to a 5GHz channel – it is less busy and provides a more stable signal.

3. Wired connection via HDMI (minimum delays)

For those who need maximum stability (for example, for streaming or gaming), the best option is wired connection via HDMI. Modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Xiaomi 11) support video output via a USB-C port, but require a special adapter.

What you need:

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (Recommended models with DisplayLink chip for compatibility).
• 📺 HDMI-cable 2.0 or higher for support 4K@60Hz).
• ⚡ Power supply for the phone (with prolonged use of the connector) USB-C may be power-strapped).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the USB-C port of the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV via HDMI.
3. On your phone, select the data mode: in the notification curtain, tap on “USB Transfer” and select “HDMI” or “DisplayPort”.
4. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-entrance (usually) HDMI 1/ARC).

⚠️ Attention: On phones POCO F3 redmi K40 when connected through HDMI Charging may be turned off. Use a hub with a power port (e.g. Baseus) 16-in-1), to avoid battery discharge.

4. Connect via USB (MHL/Slimport)

If your TV doesn't support HDMI, but you have a USB port, you can use MHL or Slimport technology, which allows you to stream video and sound over Micro-USB or USB-C, but you need to:

• 🔌 Compatible adapter (e.g, MHL 2.0 for the old Xiaomi).
• 📺 Supported TV MHL (usually the 2015-2019 model.).
• ⚡ nourishing USB-port TV or external supply.

How to check compatibility:

• On the phone: Enter the ##225### command in the engineering menu – if the word “MHL supported” appears, the technology is available.
• On TV: Look for the MHL logo next to the HDMI port or in the instructions.

Instructions:

1. Connect the MHL/Slimport adapter to a USB or HDMI TV port.
2. Connect the phone to the adapter via cable.
3. On the phone in the notification curtain, select mode «MHL» or «USB-display».

5. Use of consoles (Fire TV Stick, Xiaomi TV Box)

If your TV doesn’t support Miracast or Google Cast, but it has an HDMI port, you can use external consoles:

• 🔥 Amazon Fire TV Stick – supports Miracast and Google Cast, but requires AirScreen app installation.
• 📦 Xiaomi Mi Box S – Optimized for Xiaomi ecosystem, supports 4K HDR.
• 🎮 NVIDIA Shield TV — Best choice for gamers (minimum delays).

How to connect:

1. Connect the set-top box to the TV via HDMI.
2. Turn it on and connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the phone.
3. On the phone, activate the screen transfer and select the console name.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 It works on older TVs without a smart one. TV.
• 🎯 Supports all modern codecs (H.265, Dolby Vision).
• 🛠️ You can update the firmware console for new functions.

6. Alternative methods (DLNA, local area network)

If you don't need to duplicate the entire screen, but only broadcast photos, videos or music, DLNA will do. It works over a local network and is supported by most Xiaomi TVs and phones.

How to set up:

1. On the TV, turn on DLNA in your network settings (Multimedia or Network Services).
2. On your phone, open the Gallery or Music app, select a file and tap on “Translate” or “Send to your device.”
3. In the list, select the name of your TV.

DLNA limitations:

• 🚫 Does not support live screen broadcasting.
• 📂 Not all video formats are played (e.g.,.mkv with a video format) DTS-sound may not work).
• 🔄 Requires a stable local network (when the connection is broken, the broadcast stops).

For advanced users: If your TV supports SMB (Network Folder Access), you can set up file sharing on your phone via the Mi File Manager app and view them on your TV as if on a network drive.

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DLNA is the best choice for viewing media without screen duplication, but is not suitable for gaming or live streaming.

7. Solving Connection Problems

If the phone screen is not displayed on the TV, check the following points:

To diagnose problems with HDMI:

• Check the cable for damage (try another cable).
• Make sure the adapter supports your phone model (e.g. UGREEN does not work with the POCO M3 due to chipset limitations).
• If there is an image but no sound, try another one. HDMI-port on the TV (usually) HDMI ARC sound).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 9A, POCO M4 Pro) may not work the output of sound through HDMI In this case, use external speakers or Bluetooth.

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