How to turn Screen Share on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to TVs and Smartphones

Broadcasting a screen from your phone or laptop to a large screen on Xiaomi TV is a convenient way to show photos, videos or even a presentation. Screen Share (or Screen Transfer) is available on most of the brand’s devices, but its activation often raises questions. In this article, we will discuss all the ways of connecting, working with different models and typical errors that interfere with stable broadcasting.

It's important to understand that the technology of the screen transfer may vary depending on the type of device. TV or Redmi Smart TV It uses Miracast or Wi-Fi Direct, and for smartphones, it uses the built-in Wireless Display or Mi Home app. We'll look at both options, as well as alternative methods using third-party apps.

If you’ve tried to connect before but failed, check the device compatibility and firmware version. For example, on Xiaomi TVs older than 2019, you may need to update the software to work properly Screen Share. MIUI 12 and newer connection algorithm has changed - this is also discussed below.

What is Screen Share and how does it work for Xiaomi?

Screen Share (or "Screen Transfer") is a technology that wirelessly streams images from one device to another over a local network, and on Xiaomi devices it is implemented through several protocols:

• 📺 Miracast is the standard for transmitting media without a router (direct connection via Wi-Fi Direct). TV Redmi Smart TV.
• 📱 Google Cast – used in apps like YouTube or Netflix to stream TV via Chromecast (some Xiaomi models require the installation of separate software).
• 🔗 Wi-Fi Direct is an alternative to Miracast, often used to connect smartphones to TVs without a router.
• 🖥️ DLNA — A protocol for transmitting media files (photos, videos, music) over a local network, not broadcasting the entire screen, but useful for viewing content.

On Xiaomi smartphones, the Screen Share feature is usually hidden in the Settings menu → Connections and sharing → On TVs, the way is different: Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display. It is important that both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for stable operation (except for Miracast, where the network is created automatically).

The speed and quality of the broadcast depends on several factors:

• 📶 Wi-Fi signal power (optimally 5 GHz, since 2.4 GHz can slow down under heavy load).
• 📱 Version of firmware on smartphone and TV (on the MIUI 13+ PatchWall 3.0+ work-in).
• 🔋 Charging the smartphone battery (at low charge, the system can limit performance).

How to turn Screen Share on your Xiaomi TV

On Xiaomi TVs, Screen Share is activated through the settings menu. The interface may vary slightly depending on the model and firmware version, but the overall algorithm is the same. Consider the step-by-step instruction for the most common options.

If you have a PatchWall TV (e.g. Mi) TV 4S, Redmi Smart TV X), follow the following steps:

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main menu by pressing the Home button on the remote.
2. Open the settings (cog icon in the upper right corner).
3. Select the Connection and Sharing section.
4. Go to Wireless Display (or Screen Share in English firmware).
5. Activate the slider Enable.

Then the TV will start looking for the devices available to connect to, and the signal will be ready on the screen, and if the TV doesn't detect your smartphone, check:

• 🔄 Are both devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for Miracast, this is not necessary, but for Google Cast, yes).
• 📱 Is Screen Share enabled on your smartphone (we will talk about this in the next section).
• 🔄 Are there any interference from other wireless devices (such as microwaves or other routers).

On some models (e.g., Mi) TV Q1 or Mi TV A Pro) may require additional network settings. If the broadcast is interrupted or delayed, try:

1. Switch from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz in the router settings.
2. Turn off energy saving mode on the TV (Settings) → Power supply → Energy saving regime → Off.).
3. Reset the network settings on the TV (Settings) → Network → Resetting network settings).

⚠️ Warning: If the TV stops responding to the remote after Screen Share activation, don't panic. IP-Reboot the router and the TV, then reconnect.

Activation of Screen Share on Xiaomi smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Mi)

On Xiaomi smartphones, the screen broadcast feature is called Wireless Display or Wireless Display. It is available on all devices with a wireless display. MIUI 10 and newer, but the path to settings may differ. Below are the universal instructions, as well as features for different versions of the shell.

The general algorithm for enabling Screen Share on a smartphone:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Connections and Sharing section (on the MIUI 12+ This may be called Connection and Sharing).
3. Select Screen Transfer or Wireless Display.
4. Activate the function with a slider at the top of the screen.
5. In the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV.

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

• 🔄 Restart your smartphone and TV.
• 📶 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network (even if you use Miracast).
• 🔧 Enable the developer mode on your smartphone and activate the option Debugging over Wi-Fi (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers).

On smartphones with MIUI 13/14 The interface has changed a little. Now the Screen Share function can be hidden in the Quick Settings menu (swipe down from the top edge of the screen). → Screen Cast icon. If it's not there, add it manually:

1. Turn the notification bar swipe down.
2. Click on the pencil icon (Edit).
3. Find the screen transfer in the list and drag it to the active area.

For models POCO (for example, POCO F4 or POCO X5 Pro) permissions may need to be pre-set. Go to Settings → Annexes → Permit management → Special permits → Transfer the screen and allow access for the desired applications.

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If the broadcast is delayed, try to reduce the screen resolution on your smartphone to Full. HD (1920×1080) It's going to reduce the load on the processor and improve the smoothness.

The difference between Miracast and Google Cast on Xiaomi

Many users confuse Miracast and Google Cast, although these are two different technologies with different working principles. On Xiaomi devices, both can be used for Screen Share, but each has its pros and cons. Let's see how they differ and when to choose which technology.

Xiaomi TVs have Miracast enabled by default, as it doesn’t require an internet connection and provides minimal latency.

• 🎮 Games from a mobile device (for example, Call of Duty Mobile or Genshin Impact).
• 📱 Demonstrate presentations or documents in real time.
• 🎥 Viewing local video files without buffering.

Google Cast, on the other hand, is convenient for streaming content from the Internet, for example, if you're watching a movie on Netflix or YouTube, you can click on the in-app broadcast icon and redirect the video to the TV.

• 📶 Quality depends on the speed of the Internet (recommended 10).+ Mbit/s).
• 🔋 Smartphone discharges more slowly, as it does not process video on its own.
• 🔒 Not all apps support Cast (for example, TikTok or Twitch may not work).

On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi) TV P1 or Redmi Smart TV MAX) You can manually select the broadcast protocol:

1. Go to Settings. → Connection and sharing → Wireless display.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Additional Settings.
3. Turn on or off the option to use Google Cast.

⚠️ Warning: If you connect via Google Cast but the video is slowing down, check your router settings.Some models block multicast traffic (IGMP), It's a lag that leads to lag. IGMP in the router control panel (usually in the Local Network section) → IGMP Snooping).

Solving Typical Screen Share Problems on Xiaomi

Even with the right setup, Screen Share can be unstable, and users often face the following problems:

• 🔍 The TV doesn’t see the smartphone (or vice versa).
• 📶 Broadcast interrupted or goes with lags.
• 🔇 No sound when transmitting the screen.
• 📵 The connection is cut off in a few seconds.

We will examine each of them and propose solutions.

1. The devices don't find each other

If your smartphone or TV doesn’t appear on the list of available devices, check:

• 🔄 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for Miracast, this is not necessary, but for Google Cast, it is not necessary).
• 📱 On the smartphone enabled flight mode or turned off Wi-Fi.
• 🔧 Guest Mode is activated on the TV (turn it off in Settings) → Network → Guest mode).
• 🔄 Firmware Versions: TVs older than 2018 may need to upgrade to PatchWall 2.0+.

If the problem persists, try resetting the network settings on both devices:

• On a smartphone: Settings → SIM-cards and mobile networks → Reset network settings.
• On TV: Settings → Network → Resetting network settings.

Lags and delays in broadcasting

Slow screen transfer is usually associated with:

• 📶 Weak Wi-Fi signal (switch to 5GHz or bring the router closer).
• 📱 High resolution smartphone screen (reduce to Full) HD display-setting).
• 🔋 Energy saving mode (disable it in Settings) → Battery → Energy saving regime).

For games or videos, it is recommended to use Miracast, as it provides less latency. If lags appear even when you connect directly, try:

• Close the background applications on the smartphone.
• Shut down. VPN (if used).
• Reboot the router.

3. No sound when transmitting the screen

If the image is broadcast but the sound is coming from a smartphone, not from a TV, check:

• 🔊 The TV is not turned off (Settings) → Sound. → Loudness).
• 📱 In the settings of Screen Share on the smartphone is enabled the option to Transmit sound.
• 🔧 The right sound source is selected on the TV (Settings). → Sound. → Source → HDMI/Wireless display).

On some Xiaomi models, the default sound is transmitted only through the HDMI. To enable it for wireless broadcasting:

1. Go to Settings → Sound → additionally.
2. Select the sound output → Wireless display.

4.The connection is cut off after a few seconds

If the broadcast is interrupted immediately after the connection, this may be due to:

• 🔄 Conflict. IP-Addresses on the network (reboot the router).
• 📱 Automatic Wi-Fi off on your smartphone (turn off Wi-Fi Auto Disconnection in battery settings).
• 🔧 Incompatibility of firmware versions (update the software on both devices).

On Xiaomi TVs older than 2020, the protection against unauthorized connection can be activated to turn it off:

1. Go to Settings. → Security and limitations → Device management.
2. Turn off the option to Request confirmation when connected.

Alternative ways to transfer the screen to Xiaomi

If the standard Screen Share is unstable, alternative streaming methods can be used, which are suitable for devices that do not support Miracast or Google Cast, as well as for cases where additional features are needed (for example, screen recording or control from the TV).

1.Appendix Mi Home

Mi Home is the official app from Xiaomi that allows you to control smart devices, including TVs.

1. Install Mi Home from Google Play or AppGallery.
2. Add the TV to the app (click on it) + → Television → Follow the instructions).
3. After connecting, select the TV in the list of devices and click Screen Transfer.

Advantages of this method:

• 📱 It works even on older TV models.
• 🔧 Allows you to control the TV from your smartphone (volume, channels, applications).
• 📶 Supports broadcasting over the Internet (if the TV and smartphone in different networks).

2. Third-party applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in features don't work, you can use third-party apps, like ApowerMirror, which lets you stream a screen with a latency of less than 100 ms and even control your smartphone from your TV.

1. Install ApowerMirror on your smartphone and TV (via Google Play or Google Play) APK).
2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. On your smartphone, select Mirror. → Connect to TV.
4. Scanner. QR-The code on the TV will display the code – scan it from the phone.

Important: Some applications require root rights or special permissions, which may violate the device warranty.

3. Connection by HDMI (minimally)

If you want maximum stability (for example, for games or professional tasks), the best option is to connect to the Internet. HDMI. That's gonna require an adapter:

• 📱 For smartphones with USB-C: adapter USB-C to HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter).
• 📱 For smartphones with Micro-USB: Micro-USB adapter to HDMI (MHL).

After connection:

1. Select the signal source on the TV HDMI.
2. On the smartphone may need to enable debugging mode on USB (Settings → For developers).

Advantages of HDMI:

• 🎮 Delay less than 20ms (ideal for gaming).
• 📶 It doesn’t depend on the quality of Wi-Fi.
• 🔊 Transmits sound without additional settings.

⚠️ Note: When using adapters USB-C to HDMI Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) may need to enable the option to transfer images over the phone. USB In the developer settings, without this, the screen may not be broadcast.

Compatible with Screen Share with different Xiaomi models

Not all Xiaomi devices support Screen Share the same way. For example, older TVs (until 2018) may not have Miracast built-in, and some smartphones require firmware updates. Below is a compatibility table for popular models.

If your model is not in the table, check Screen Share support as follows:

1. On TV: Go to Settings → On TV. → PatchWall version.If the version is newer than 2.0, Miracast is supported.
2. On your smartphone: open Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. Starting with MIUI 10 The function should work.

For devices older than 2017 (e.g., Mi) TV 3 or Redmi Note 4 may be required:

• 🔧 Manual firmware updates through Settings → Update of the PO.
• 📱 Use of third-party applications (such as LocalCast or AllCast).
• 🔄 Connection through HDMI-adapter.

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On Xiaomi TVs 2022 and newer (e.g. Mi) TV A Pro or Redmi Smart TV X Pro) Screen Share functions via the new Miracast 2.0 protocol, which provides resolution transmission 4K 60Hz.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Screen Share on Xiaomi