Connecting Xiaomi TV to Phone: All Ways + Problem Solving

Why sync your phone to a Xiaomi TV?

Modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV A Pro, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV) support wireless and wired connectivity to smartphones, which opens up a lot of possibilities, from streaming YouTube or TikTok videos to the big screen to using the phone as a remote control or gamepad. But how to properly configure communication between devices to avoid lags and errors?

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to connect (including hidden MIUI features), explain why a phone may not see a TV, and give a checklist for diagnosing problems. Instructions are relevant for Xiaomi models 2019-2026 based on Android TV or Google TV, as well as for smartphones on Android and iOS.

⚠️ Important: Before setting up, check that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for wireless methods (4G/5G), Some functions will not be available.

Method 1: Screen Mirroring (Miracast) – Screen duplication without lags

Miracast technology allows you to stream your phone screen to your Xiaomi TV without any additional apps, a universal method that works on most devices, but with limitations:

• 📱 Supported on Android 4.2+ iOS 12+ (qualifyingly).
• 🔄 Image delay up to 100 ms (not suitable for gaming).
• 🎮 Does not transmit audio in some apps (e.g. Netflix).

To activate Screen Mirroring:

1. On TV: Open Settings → Connections → Wireless projection (or Screen Mirroring).
2. On the phone: For Android: Settings → Connected devices → Screen Transfer. For iPhone: Control Point → Screen Duplication.

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⚠️ Note: on some Redmi Smart models TV Miracast only works after manually switching on Settings → Additionally. → Developer mode → Enable the wireless display.

Method 2: Google Cast (Chromecast) – streaming content without duplication

If you don't need to duplicate the entire screen, but just stream video or music, use Google Cast, which saves your phone's battery and provides more stable data transfer.

• 🎬 YouTube, Twitch, Disney+.
• 🎵 Spotify, Apple Music (with restrictions).
• 📱 Google Photos, Chrome (for web pages).

Instructions:

1. Make sure that your Xiaomi TV has a Google TV app (or Android TV with Cast support).
2. Open a supported app on your phone (like YouTube).
3. Press the Cast icon (📺) In the upper right corner, select your TV.

Critical Feature: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware below PatchWall 3.0, the Cast feature may require manual activation via ADB-team:

adb shell settings put global cast_receiver_hdcp_enabled 1

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Google Cast (Chromecast)|

Wired connection (USB/HDMI) |

Special Applications (ApowerMirror, TeamView) |

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Method 3: Wired connection – minimum latency for gamers

For video games (Call of Duty Mobile, Genshin Impact) or graphics editors, a wired connection is better, eliminating lags and loss of quality, but requires adapters.

Connection options:

• 🔌 USB-C → HDMI (For phones with DisplayPort Alt Mode support, for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro).
• ⚡ USB OTG + Mouse/keyboard (to control TV via phone).
• 🎮 HDMI-cable + Adapter (universal, but requires adjustment) → Regime. MHL TV).

Step-by-step instructions for USB-C → HDMI:

1. Buy a USB-C to HDMI adapter (e.g. Baseus HDMI Hub).
2. Connect your phone to the adapter and the adapter to the HDMI IN port on your TV.
3. On the phone, select the mode of Transfer of the image (a notification will appear).
4. On TV, select the source of the HDMI signal (Source button on the remote).

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If the image doesn’t appear, try restarting the phone with the cable connected. Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12) require you to enable Settings → Additional → USB Debugging Mode.

Method 4: Xiaomi Apps for Advanced Management

Xiaomi has developed its own utilities for the interaction of the phone and TV, which allow you not only to broadcast the screen, but also:

• 📱 Use your phone as a remote control (with voice control).
• 🔊 Set up sound profiles synchronously.
• 📁 Transfer files directly (photos, videos) without the cloud.

Top.-3 formality:

1. Mi Home (for smart home + TV management)
2. Mi Remote (Gestural Supported Remote).
3. Mi TV Assistant (screen broadcast + files)

How to set up Mi TV Assistant:

1. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
2. Register with one Mi Account on your phone and TV.
3. In the app, click Add Device and select your TV from the list.
4. Confirm the pairing of the code from the TV screen.

Method 5: DLNA – Viewing media files without screen transfer

DLNA allows you to stream movies, music and photos from your phone to your Xiaomi TV without duplicating the screen.

• 🎥 Supports formats MKV, MP4, FLAC.
• 🔋 Does not load the phone processor.
• 📶 It works even with a weak Wi-Fi signal.

Setting:

1. On TV: Turn on Settings → Network → DLNA-server.
2. On your phone: For Android: use Google Photos or VLC (local area network section). For iPhone: install 8player Lite or nPlayer.

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⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall 4.0 firmware+ DLNA It's disabled by default because of Google's limitations. To turn it on, do it:

adb shell settings put global dlna_enabled 1

The solution to the problem: the phone does not see the Xiaomi TV

If the devices are not paired, check the following points:

If nothing helps, reset the network on both devices:

• On TV: Settings → Network → Reset network settings.
• On the phone: Settings → System → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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90% of connection problems are solved by restarting the router and updating the TV firmware to the latest version.

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi TV to your phone