Integrating a smartphone into the smart home ecosystem often starts with the simple but important step of bringing an image to the big screen. Xiaomi owners are in a winning position as the company has envisioned many use cases, from simply viewing photos to fully working with presentations.
Modern smart TVs from the Chinese manufacturer are based on the Android TV operating system or PatchWall’s own interface, which opens up wide opportunities for wireless connection. You do not need to be an expert in network technologies to establish communication between devices, you just need to follow the logic of actions and understand the basic principles of data protocols.
In this article, we will discuss how to connect a phone to a Xiaomi TV using both built-in operating system features and third-party solutions. We will look at wired and wireless methods, focusing on connection stability and signal quality so that you can enjoy content in high resolution.
Wireless connection via built-in broadcast function
The most popular and convenient way is to use Miracast technology, which is built into most modern Android smartphones, which allows you to duplicate the screen of a mobile device on the TV without the need to install additional software, the main condition is that both gadgets must be on the same local Wi-Fi network.
The process of launching the broadcast may vary slightly depending on the model of your smartphone. On devices with pure Android or MIUI shell, the algorithm of actions is usually unified, but the names of menu items may vary. It is important to make sure that the TV is activated with the connection standby mode or the corresponding application is running.
- 📱 Open the notification curtain on your smartphone and find the icon “Translation”, “Projection” or “Cast».
- 📺 On the Xiaomi TV remote, click the button to call the signal source menu or find the Wireless Display app».
- 🔗 In the list of available devices, select the name of your TV and wait for the confirmation of the connection.
It’s worth noting that there’s a slight delay in the image when using the wireless method, which is critical for dynamic games, but not noticeable when watching videos or photo albums. If you’re planning to play shooters or racing simulators, it’s best to consider wired connectivity options to ensure minimal input lag.
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For Miracast to work smoothly, make sure the router supports the 5GHz standard, as it provides higher bandwidth for 4K video transfer.
The quality of the image depends on the power of your router and the distance to it. If the signal is weak, the system can automatically lower the resolution to avoid connection breaks. In such cases, try to bring the smartphone closer to the router or switch to a freer frequency range.
Using Google Chromecast technology
Xiaomi TVs often feature built-in Chromecast support, which is the de facto standard for streaming content from apps. Unlike full screen broadcast (mirror), this technology allows you to send only video to the TV, freeing up the smartphone for other tasks.
To work with this method, you don't have to configure anything in the TV's menu, just so that it and the phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You just open an app like YouTube or Netflix, and you look for a familiar rectangle icon with waves in the corner, and you click on it, you select the target device from the list.
⚠️ Note: If the Chromecast icon doesn’t appear, check that apps on your TV and smartphone are updated to the latest versions, as older versions of the software may not support new encryption protocols.
The advantage of this approach is that you can control playback from your phone, pause video, change volume, or even roll the app down and respond to messages without interrupting your viewing on the big screen, making it ideal for sharing movies.
Some users experience a situation where the phone “does not see” the TV in the Chromecast list of devices, often solved by simply restarting the router or reconnecting the smartphone to the Wi-Fi network, and it is also worth checking whether the router does not include the AP client isolation feature, which prevents devices from seeing each other on the network.
Connection via the Mi Home app
Xiaomi’s Mi Home ecosystem offers its own app, which serves as a smart home control center and allows you to stream content from your phone to your TV, a method that is especially handy if you want to show photos or videos from a gallery without using standard Android protocols.
To get started, you need to install the app on your smartphone and add your TV to it if it hasn't already been added. The interface is intuitive, and the functionality is constantly being expanded with new plugins. After logging in to your Mi Account account, select your TV from the list of devices.
The TV control menu often features a “Translation” or “Cast” button that triggers the connection process, a technique that is good because it is less dependent on Android system settings and often works more stable on devices of different brands combined into the same network.
| Parameter | Mi Home | Built-in broadcast | Chromecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stability | Tall. | Medium | Tall. |
| Video quality | Up to 1080p. | Up to 4K. | Up to 4K HDR |
| Delay. | Minimum | Depends on the network. | Minimum |
| Convenience | Requires applications | Built into the system | Built into applications |
Using proprietary software also allows you to control the TV as a remote, which can be useful if the physical remote is lost or discharged. The functionality of the application goes far beyond simple broadcasting, allowing you to adjust the parameters of the image and sound.
Secrets of Mi Home
Wired connection via HDMI and adapters
When wireless connectivity is impossible or maximum image quality is required without compression, cable connectivity comes to the rescue. For smartphones with a USB Type-C port that supports the DisplayPort Alt Mode standard, just buy a simple HDMI adapter.
If your smartphone does not support video transmission over USB-C, more sophisticated powered adapters may be needed.The cable connection provides the best latency and stability, making this option the preferred option for gamers and those working with graphics.
⚠️ Note: Not all cables HDMI The same. To transmit the image to 4K At 60 frames per second, use certified high speed cables. HDMI Premium High Speed HDMI.
After the cables are physically connected, you need to manually select the appropriate signal source on the TV. To do this, press the input button (often indicated by the square with the arrow) on the remote control and select the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 port to which you have connected the adapter.
In some cases, the smartphone may require proof of debugging or data transfer permission, follow the instructions that appear on the screen of the mobile device, and after successful pairing, the phone screen will be fully copied to the TV.
Network setting and troubleshooting
Even with the right setup, there can be situations where devices can't see each other, most often the problem is router settings or software failures. First of all, check if your network is divided into guest and main - the devices must be in the same network segment.
Also worth paying attention to settings firewall or antivirus on the smartphone, which can block incoming connections for device detection protocols.
- 🔄 Reboot your router, TV and smartphone – it solves 80% of connection problems.
- 📡 Make sure both devices are connected to the same frequency (preferably 5 GHz).
- 🛡️ Check the settings. VPN on a smartphone – they often interfere with local detection.
☑️ Diagnostics of connection
If the problem persists, try resetting the network settings on your TV. Go to Settings → Network → Network Reset. Once you reconnect to Wi-Fi, the visibility problem usually disappears.
Broadcast from iPhone to Xiaomi TV
Apple owners can also enjoy content on Xiaomi’s big screens, despite ecosystem differences, using AirPlay technology, which is built into many of Xiaomi’s modern TV models.
If your TV model doesn’t have AirPlay built-in support, you can install a third-party app from the Google Play store on your TV emulating this protocol. Popular solutions are AirScreen or Receiver for AirPlay.
The connection process is similar to Android devices: make sure that the iPhone and TV are on the same network, open the Control Point on your smartphone, select Screen Replay and find your TV in the list. The image will instantly appear on the screen.
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It is critical for iPhone owners to use AirPlay emulator apps on their TV if native support is not available in firmware.
AirPlay transmission quality is usually very high, with minimal loss of detail. However, it is worth considering that some content-protected applications (DRM) can block image output through third-party emulators, showing a black screen instead of a video.