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

Do you want to stream a video with Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 to the big screen or show photos with the POCO X5 Pro to relatives through the TV? Modern Xiaomi smartphones support several ways of wireless and wired image transfer — from standard Miracast to branded solutions like Xiaomi Screen Mirroring. But not all methods are equally convenient: somewhere you need an adapter, and somewhere just one click in the menu of quick settings.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to display screens from Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones to TVs from different brands – from Xiaomi TV to Samsung and LG. Particular attention will be paid to the typical problems: why the image is lagging, there is no sound or devices “can’t see” each other, and at the end – a table of compatibility methods with TV models and a checklist for quick customization.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Screen Mirroring)

The most versatile way is Miracast technology, built into most modern Xiaomi phones and TVs with Android TV or Smart TV. It allows you to duplicate the screen of a smartphone on TV without wires, but with some restrictions:

• 📶 Wi-Fi Direct support is required on both devices.
• 🔋 Battery consumption increases by 15-25% per hour.
• 🎮 Lag can be as long as 0.5-1 seconds, which is critical for gaming.

How to connect:

1. On TV: Open the Settings menu → Network → Miracast (or Screen Mirroring, Screen Mirror).
2. On Xiaomi phone: lower the notification curtain and press Screen Mirroring (or Screen Broadcast).
3. Choose the name of your TV from the list of available devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📡 Turn it off. VPN Proxies on the phone – they can block the local connection.
• 🔧 Update the TV firmware (especially relevant for older Samsung models 2018-2020).

2. HDMI wired connection (for USB-C phones)

If you need a minimum picture lag (less than 50 ms) — for example, to watch high-resolution movies or stream games — use a wired connection via HDMI.

• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (For new Xiaomi models 13/14, Redmi Note 12 Pro+).
• 📺 HDMI-cable 2.0 or higher for support 4K@60Hz).
• ⚡ Power supply for the phone (adapter does not transmit charging!).

Step-by-step:

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

Important: Not all adapters support audio output.

• Check that the phone settings (Settings → Sound) have selected output via HDMI.
• Use an adapter with DisplayPort Alt Mode support (for example, the official one from Xiaomi or Anker).

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If the phone doesn’t detect the adapter, try connecting it through USB-External powered hub – some Xiaomi models require extra power to work HDMI-exit.

3. Broadcasting through applications (YouTube, DLNA, Google Cast)

You don't want to duplicate the entire screen, you just need to show a video or photos? In many cases, the built-in features of the applications are enough:

• 🎥 YouTube: Click on the broadcast icon in the player and select the TV.
• 📷 Google Photos: Open the album, tap on Broadcast and select the device.
• 🎵 Spotify or Yandex Music: in the playback menu, find the Device option.

To stream local files (video, music) use the DLNA protocol:

1. Install a media server application on your phone, such as BubbleUPnP or Plex.
2. On your TV, open a built-in media player (e.g. SmartShare on LG or Media Player on Sony).
3. Choose your phone as your content source.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (for example, the video formats are not supported, MKV with rare codecs may not be reproduced).
• ❌ There is no way to broadcast the screen in full – only individual files.

4. Xiaomi Screen Mirroring (for Xiaomi TV)

If you have a Xiaomi Mi TV (e.g., A2, P1, Q2), the easiest way to use the built-in Xiaomi Screen Mirroring feature is optimized for the Xiaomi ecosystem and runs more stable than the standard Miracast.

How to connect:

1. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen mirror.
2. On the phone: lower the curtain and select Screen Mirroring, then tap on the name of your Xiaomi TV.
3. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Minimum delay (around 100-150 ms).
• 🔊 Automatic sound transmission.
• 📱 Support for phone control gestures (such as video swipes).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi TVs 2020 and older may require firmware upgrades to version MIUI TV 3.0 or later. Check the relevance of the software in the Settings menu → On TV. → Updating the system.

5. Connection via USB (MTP/PTP)

A little-known, but working way is to connect your phone to the TV through a phone. USB-data-line (MTP or PTP). It doesn’t duplicate the screen, but allows you to view photos and videos directly from the smartphone’s memory.

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone and the TV USB-cable (use the port) USB 3.0 on TV for better speed).
2. On your phone, select File Transfer Mode (or PTP for photos).
3. On the TV, open the built-in file manager (for example, Media or Photo/Video).

Limitations:

• 🚫 No live screen broadcasting.
• 🎬 Video format HEVC (H.265) It may not be on the old TV.
• 🔌 Not all TVs support exFAT reading (if you have a memory card) >32GB).

Unlock the phone

Use the original USB-cable

Select the "File Transfer" mode on the phone

Check the support USB-TV host-->

6.Alternative methods: Chromecast, Apple AirPlay and third-party apps

If the built-in methods don’t work, you can use external devices or applications:

For Chromecast:

1. Connect the device to HDMI-television-port.
2. Install the Google Home app on your phone.
3. In apps (like YouTube or Netflix), click the stream icon and select your Chromecast.

For AirPlay (if you have Xiaomi on iOS or a TV with AirPlay 2):

1. Make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your phone, lower the curtain and select Screen Mirroring → the name of your TV.

7. Solving typical problems

If the image is not broadcast or artifacts arise, check:

• 🔌 Cable or adapter: Try another one HDMI-cable (especially if you use permissions) 4K).
• 📶 Wi-Fi: Miracast uses 5 GHz band – it’s less busy.
• 🔋 Power saving mode: turn it off in your phone settings (Settings) → Battery).
• 🔊 Sound: If there is no sound through HDMI, Check the output settings in Settings → Sound. → Exit through HDMI.

Frequent errors and their causes:

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 10C, POCO M5) Miracast may not be supported in some regional firmware. USB- or HDMI-connection.

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For stable broadcast via Wi-Fi, turn off the Adaptive Wi-Fi frequency function on your phone in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times).

FAQ: Frequent questions