Modern Xiaomi TVs (Mi TV, Redmi Smart TV, Xiaomi TV A) support wireless Bluetooth connectivity not only for headsets and speakers, but also for smartphones. This allows you to broadcast sound from your phone to TV speakers, use the remote as a joystick for games or control music playback. However, many users face difficulties: Bluetooth connection is cut off, sound is delayed, and some TV models do not display the phone at all in the list of available devices.
In this article, we will discuss all ways to connect (including hidden settings). MIUI TV), We'll look at the features of different versions of the firmware and give recommendations for solving typical problems. We'll focus on the audio output settings — why music can only play through the phone's speakers, even after successful pairing. 2019–2026 year of release and smartphones Android/iOS.
What Xiaomi TV models support Bluetooth phone connection
Not all Xiaomi TVs can work with phones via Bluetooth, depending on the firmware version and hardware platform.
- 📺 Mi TV 4S/4A/4C/4X (2019–2021 * Supports Bluetooth 4.2 or 5.0, but require software updates to MIUI TV 3.0+.
- 📺 Redmi Smart TV X (2021–2023) – Bluetooth 5.0 with support A2DP (streaming).
- 📺 Xiaomi TV A Pro (2022–2026) – Bluetooth 5.2 + LE Audio (low sound latency).
- ⚠️ Mi TV 3S/3 (before 2018 Bluetooth is missing or only works with remotes/headsets.
To know exactly the Bluetooth version of your TV, go to Settings → About TV → Specifications. If it says Bluetooth: Yes, but not specified version is 4.0 or 4.1, and you will need an external adapter to work with your smartphone in a stable manner (more on this below).
Preparing the TV and telephone for pairing
Before connecting, follow the mandatory steps on both devices:
- Update the TV firmware. Outdated versions of MIUI TV (below 2.5) may not see smartphones in the Bluetooth device list. Check for updates in Settings → About TV → System Update.
- Activate Bluetooth on your phone. On Android: Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth. On iPhone: Settings → Bluetooth.
- Reset the Bluetooth cache on your TV (if you’ve had connection issues before). Go to Settings → Apps → System Apps → Bluetooth → Storage → Clear the cache.
Important for iPhone: Xiaomi TVs may not display iOS devices due to Apple's limitations, in which case use alternative connectivity methods (see "If Bluetooth doesn't work").
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Step-by-step: how to connect your phone to Xiaomi TV via Bluetooth
Follow this algorithm for successful pairing:
- Turn on the TV search mode: Open Settings → Devices and accessories → Bluetooth. Activate the Bluetooth slider (if it's grey). Click Add the device and the TV will start scanning.
- Connect the phone: 📱 On Android: In the list of available devices, select the name of your Xiaomi TV (For example, "MiTV-XXXX"). Confirm pairing on both devices. 🍎 On the iPhone: if TV not displayed, try to connect via Settings → Bluetooth → Other devices (may require input) PIN-code 0000 or 1234).
- Set up the audio output (if you need to transmit sound from your phone to TV): On Android: after connecting, open the notification panel → click on the Bluetooth icon → select Media Audio → specify your Xiaomi TV. On iPhone: you can not transfer Bluetooth audio to TV (iOS restriction), but you can use AirPlay (if TV supports).
Critical detail: if the audio is only coming through the phone after you connect, check the audio output settings in Settings → Sound → TV output. Select Bluetooth audio instead of TV Dynamics.
What to do if the TV can’t see the phone?
Sound tuning: why music is played over the phone, not over TV
A common problem after you connect is that the sound continues to play through the speakers on your smartphone, and it's because of the wrong audio routing settings. Here's how to fix:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The sound is coming through the phone. | The phone does not select TV as an audio device | On Android: Open notification panel → Bluetooth → Click on TV name → Select Media Audio |
| Sound delay (lag) | Uses an outdated SBC codec | Enable AAC or aptX in your phone's Bluetooth settings (TV support required) |
| The sound is interrupted. | Weak signal or interference | Reduce the distance between devices, remove sources of interference (Wi-Fi routers, microwaves) |
| No sound at all. | TV does not support A2DP profile | Update your TV firmware or use an external Bluetooth transmitter |
For Xiaomi TVs TV A Pro (2023–2026) is available DUAL AUDIO — It allows you to simultaneously produce sound on the TV Bluetooth device (e.g. headphones) activated in Settings → Sound. → Double audio output.
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If the sound is still coming through the phone, try to turn off and reconnect the Bluetooth device, sometimes helping to restart the application that plays the sound (for example, YouTube or Spotify).
If Bluetooth is not working, alternative ways to connect
If Bluetooth pairing is not possible (e.g. on older Mi TV 3S models), use these methods:
- 📶 Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct - wireless transmission of screen and sound. Included in Settings → Screen. → Wireless display on TV and in Settings → Connected devices → Screen transfer on the phone.
- 🔌 HDMI-cable with adapter - for Android-smartphones with support USB-C → HDMI (You need a Type-C adapter to HDMI).
- 🎧 External Bluetooth transmitter – connects to the port USB or 3.5 mm TV (Xiaomi Bluetooth Audio Receiver).
- 🌐 Streaming apps – Mi Home, Google Home or LocalCast (requires a shared Wi-Fi network).
iPhone is the only stable way to transmit sound to Xiaomi TV — Apple TV (via AirPlay or HDMI-adapter (Lightning to HDMI). Bluetooth on iOS only works for control (such as remote control), but not for media transmission.
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Xiaomi TVs with MIUI TV 4.0+ firmware have a “Fast Connection” mode available – it automatically detects compatible devices in one Wi-Fi network and offers pairing without manual search over Bluetooth.
Common mistakes and their elimination
Even after a successful connection, there may be failures, and here are the typical scenarios and solutions:
⚠️ Note: if after updating the firmware TV Bluetooth stopped working, reset the network settings. → System system → Reset → Reset network settings. This will delete all stored Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices! 🔄 The connection is terminated every 5-10 minutes. → Turn off power saving mode for Bluetooth (Settings) → Battery → Optimization → Find Bluetooth). 🔇 The sound is distorted or lost. → Switch to codec. AAC Bluetooth phone settings (if available). 📵 TV doesn't see phone after reboot → Remove the device from the list of paired devices on both devices and connect again. 🎮 Sound delay in games → Use the game sound mode in the settings TV (Settings → Sound. → Sound mode → If the problem persists, check the Bluetooth logs on the TV. To do this: Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About TV and 7 times click on the version MIUI TV. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and enable Enable Bluetooth log HCI. Try to connect again and send logs to support Xiaomi through Settings → Feedback. Additional capabilities: management TV After pairing over Bluetooth, you can use the phone not only to transmit sound, but also to: 🎮 Gaming remote – connect the gamepad to the phone, and the phone via Bluetooth to the phone TV. Enable the Game Remote mode in Settings → Devices and accessories → Game controller. 📱 Remote management – install the Mi Remote app (available for Android and iOS). TV via Infrared port or Wi-Fi (if Bluetooth is unstable). 🔊 Voice Assistant – activate Google Assistant or Alice on your phone and use voice commands to control TV (For example, “Turn YouTube on the TV»). 📁 File transfers – you can send photos and videos to Bluetooth TV (Speed is low, but convenient for fast viewing. - Xiaomi TVs TV A Pro 2026 is available with Bluetooth LE Audio – it reduces the latency to 20 ms (versus 100-200 ms for standard Bluetooth). To activate it, update the firmware to the latest version and enable the option in Settings → Sound. → Advanced settings → LE Audio. FAQ: Frequent questions: Can you connect your iPhone to Xiaomi? TV No, iOS limits the transmission of media over Bluetooth only to certified devices (such as AirPods or HomePod). TV supports HDMI-adapter. Why is the sound latent when you connect? It's codec-related. SBC, It's very latent. Switch to the latency. AAC or aptX (if supported). On Xiaomi TVs TV A Pro, turn it on. LE Audio for Minimal Lag: How to Reset All Bluetooth Devices on Xiaomi TV? Go to Settings. → Devices and accessories → Bluetooth, press three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Clear the Device List. Alternatively: Settings → System system → Reset → Network reset (removes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) Can multiple phones be connected to one phone? TV Bluetooth? Yes, but you can only play audio from one device at a time. → Devices and accessories → Bluetooth, select the right phone and click Connect for Media. TV My phone can’t see, even though Bluetooth is on? The reasons may be: Outdated TV firmware (update to MIUI TV 3.0+). Bluetooth Secrecy is activated on the phone (disable in settings); interference from other devices (Wi-Fi router, microwaves); Try connecting elsewhere; hardware incompatibility (e.g. Mi TV 3S does not support smartphone connectivity).