Xiaomi’s modern Smart TVs offer users a wide range of multimedia experiences, allowing them to display content directly from mobile devices to the big screen. However, despite a well-developed ecosystem, the process of first configuring wireless image transmission often causes difficulties for owners who have just purchased equipment or updated software. Understanding the principles of broadcast protocols is key to comfortable use of media resources.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available connectivity methods, from built-in Android TV system features to third-party applications for specific tasks. Wireless streaming can be done through a variety of technologies, each with its own advantages and limitations in image quality and signal delay. The right method depends on the type of smartphone and the purpose of use.
Before you start setting up, make sure your Xiaomi TV and mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.This is a fundamental requirement for most protocols, such as Miracast and DLNA, to ignore which will result in devices simply not “seeing” each other in the list of available receivers.
Use of the built-in Chromecast feature
The Android TV operating system, which is installed on most modern Xiaomi TVs, has deep-integrated support for Google Chromecast technology.This is perhaps the easiest and most stable way to stream content from apps that officially support the feature, such as YouTube, Netflix or Google Photos. You don’t need to look for complex settings menus, since the system runs in the background.
To get started, just open the supported app on your smartphone and find the characteristic rectangle icon with waves in the corner. Once you click on it, the system will search for available devices on the local network. Importantly, if the TV is not displayed, check that the router has disabled the function of client isolation (AP Isolation), which prohibits the exchange of data between devices within the network.
The connection process usually takes a few seconds, after which the image and sound are switched to the large screen, and the phone turns into a remote control. The quality of the transmitted video stream is adjusted automatically depending on the speed of your Wi-Fi connection and the loading of the channel.
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Use the guest Wi-Fi network only if you are confident in the router’s settings, as by default it can block communication between devices, which will interfere with the Chromecast.
It’s worth noting that when using Chromecast, video is downloaded directly from the TV from the Internet, which saves battery power and reduces the load on the mobile device’s processor, especially when viewing content in high resolution 4K HDR.
Screen broadcast via Miracast (Wireless Monitor)
If you want to stream not only content from apps, but also completely duplicate the smartphone screen, including menus, games or presentations, you will need Miracast technology. On Xiaomi TVs, this feature is often called “Wireless Monitor” or “Wireless Display” and is built directly into the PatchWall shell or pure Android.
To activate the signal reception, you need to go to the app menu on the TV and run the corresponding program. In some versions of the firmware, it can be called Cast or Screen Mirroring. After running, the screen will wait for the connection, and in the system settings of the phone (in the “Connections” or “Translation”) you should select the name of your TV.
- 📱 Android: The feature may be called “Translation”, “Smart View” (Samsung), “Projection» (Huawei/Xiaomi).
- 🍏 iOS: Natively does not support Miracast, requires third-party software on TV (see section about AirPlay).
- 💻 Windows 10/11: Win key combination + K calls the connection menu to the wireless display.
Miracast technology creates a direct connection between devices, which provides minimal latency, but the picture quality can be lower than when streaming through a router, especially if the Wi-Fi channel is overloaded with neighboring networks.
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Unlike the Chromecast, where the TV itself decodes the stream, Miracast smartphone encodes the video stream in real time and sends it to TV, so the performance of the smartphone directly affects the smoothness of the picture.
Set up Apple AirPlay on Xiaomi TVs
Apple device owners are no less fortunate, as modern Xiaomi TVs based on Android TV often have built-in support for the AirPlay 2 protocol. This allows you to stream images, videos and music from an iPhone or iPad without installing additional applications using standard iOS tools.
To check for the availability of the feature, go to the TV settings via the remote by going to Settings → General → AirPlay. If the switch is active, just open Control Point on your iPhone, click Screen Replay and select your TV. The system can request the code that will appear on the TV screen to confirm the pairing.
⚠️ Note: If the built-in AirPlay doesn’t work or isn’t on the menu, it may be due to regional firmware restrictions, and if you install AirScreen or Receiver for AirPlay from the Google Play store on your TV, it will help.
AirPlay transmission quality is usually very high, with support for modern codecs and minimization of compression artifacts.The protocol is optimized for high-bandwidth networks and provides a stable picture even when the device is moving.
Keep in mind that the stability of the wireless network is critical to the operation of AirPlay, and if there is interference or a weak signal of the router, short-term connection breaks or a decrease in image resolution are possible.
Using DLNA to play files
When it comes to playing back movies, TV shows or photos that are already downloaded in a smartphone’s memory, DLNA is the most effective protocol. Unlike mirror display, DLNA allows the TV to directly download files from the phone, which unloads the mobile device’s processor and provides better decoding quality.
On Xiaomi TVs for reception DLNA-The streams often use an embedded player or Media Player app. However, for full operation, it is recommended to install a controller application on your smartphone, such as BubbleUPnP or use the built-in Translation function in a gallery or video player.
The algorithm is simple: open a video file on your phone, press the broadcast button, and select a renderer (your TV). The TV will get a link to the file and start buffering and playing it, allowing you to use the phone for other tasks at the same time.
| Protocol | Best application | Dependence on the phone | Quality. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromecast | Streaming (YouTube, Netflix) | Low (TV rocks itself) | High (up to 4K) |
| Miracast | Games, presentations, browser | High (codes phone) | Medium/High |
| AirPlay | Apple Ecosystem | Medium | Very high. |
| DLNA | Local files (video/photo) | Low (management only) | Original |
The advantage of DLNA is the ability to play files of various formats, which may not be supported by native streaming applications, but are decoded by the TV itself due to built-in codecs.
Third-party applications for enhanced capabilities
Staffing isn’t always enough, especially if you’re faced with format incompatibility or specific audio requirements. There are a number of utilities available in the Google Play store on Xiaomi TV that greatly extend the functionality of wireless data transmission.
One of the most popular solutions is AirScreen, which emulates AirPlay, Google Cast, Miracast and DLNA receivers simultaneously, serving as a universal bridge between any device, and once installed and launched, it creates a virtual receiver that is visible to all gadgets on the network.
Why does AirScreen require payment?
Another powerful tool is LocalCast or Web Video Caster, which allows not only streaming files, but also playing content from cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox) or even streaming videos from sites that do not have official Chromecast support, “suppling” the TV live video stream.
When using third-party software, it is important to monitor permissions, the application may need access to the local network and storage, without these permissions, wireless broadcasting will be impossible or will not work.
Solving Connection Problems
Despite the technology, users often face a situation where the Xiaomi TV is not visible in the list of available devices or the connection is constantly interrupted, the first thing to eliminate trivial but critical configuration errors of the network.
If the router distributes 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks with different names (SSID), make sure that both the phone and the TV are connected to the same network (preferably 5 GHz for high-resolution video).
- 🔄 Reboot: Turn off and turn on the router, TV and smartphone.This clears the cache DNS and updates routing tables.
- 🛡️ Antivirus: Check if the firewall on your phone or router blocks local data exchange.
- 📡 Distance: Make sure the devices are in the zone of confident signal reception.
If the problem persists, try resetting your network settings on your TV through Settings → Network → Network Reset and re-entering your Wi-Fi password. Sometimes it helps to update your TV firmware to the latest version, as manufacturers often release patches that fix communication protocol errors.
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90% of wireless broadcast problems are solved by restarting the router and checking that all devices are on the same subnet (the same SSID).
⚠️ Attention: When in use VPN on the smartphone wireless broadcast to the local TV will not work, because VPN It changes the network address of the device, pulling it out of the local network. VPN pre-connection.