How to connect your phone to a Xiaomi Mi TV: all ways + error solving

Synchronizing your smartphone with your Xiaomi Mi TV opens up new possibilities, from watching photos on the big screen to streaming games from a mobile device. However, not everyone knows how to set up a connection correctly, especially if you are talking about models with MIUI TV or Google TV (in new lines). In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of connecting, from classic HDMI to wireless protocols Miracast and DLNA, and also solve typical problems such as lack of sound or connection breaks.

Xiaomi TVs have a feature that supports proprietary technologies like Mi Share (for fast file transfer) and integration with the Xiaomi ecosystem, which makes it easier to connect if you have a smartphone of the same brand, but owners of other brands (Samsung, iPhone) can set up a connection, the main thing is to choose the best method depending on the tasks: for games, HDMI is better for video, Wi-Fi Direct, and for presentations, Miracast.

It is important to consider the firmware version of the TV. For example, in Xiaomi Mi TV 4S (2020) and later uses Android TV 9+, which is available features Google Cast and Chromecast built-in, and in older models (until 2019) may require manual configuration of Miracast through the developer menu, we covered the instructions for all cases.

Connection via HDMI: secure and without delay

The HDMI method remains the most stable method for image and sound transmission, especially if you need to duplicate the screen of a smartphone with a resolution of 4K or play mobile games on a large screen. For modern Xiaomi Mi TVs (for example, Mi TV Q2 or Mi TV A Pro), any certified HDMI 2.0/2.1 cable will suit.

But there are nuances:

• 📱 For Android smartphones: you will need an adapter USB-C/Micro-USB → HDMI (depending on the phone connector. Pay attention to the support MHL DisplayPort Alt Mode – without this, screen duplication will not work.
• 🍎 For iPhone: You need a Lightning adapter → HDMI (Apple's official or certified adapters may not be able to transmit sound on cheap Chinese adapters.
• 🔌 Power: Some adapters require an additional charging connection via USB, Otherwise, the image will be interrupted.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and the HDMI cable to your TV (ports are usually signed as HDMI 1/2/ARC).
2. On the Xiaomi remote, press the Source (or Input) button and select the appropriate HDMI port.
3. On the smartphone may appear a notification about the connection to the external display – confirm the duplicate screen.
4. If the image does not appear, check the phone settings: Settings → Display → Screen Duplication (on Android) or Control Point → Screen Duplication (on iPhone).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi) TV 4A) port HDMI-ARC Does not support incoming signal – use standard ports HDMI 1/2.

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2. Wireless Wi-Fi connection (Miracast, DLNA, Google Cast)

Wireless technology is convenient for wireless content transmission, but can suffer from delays (lags) when watching videos or games. Xiaomi Mi TVs support several protocols:

The most versatile way is the Miracast, which is built into most Xiaomi TVs.

1. On TV: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless Display (Miracast).
2. On Android: Settings → Connected devices → Wireless display (or Smart View from Samsung).
3. Choose your Xiaomi Mi TV (the name will be in MiTV format-[XXXX]).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

If Miracast doesn't work,

• 🔄 Reboot your router and TV – sometimes resetting your network helps.
• 📶 Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (preferably at 5 GHz).
• 🛠️ On the TV, turn on the developer mode (Settings) → On TV. → Software version – click 7 times and activate the Wi-Fi debugging option.

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3. USB Connection: for Files and Charging

The USB port on Xiaomi Mi TVs is usually used to play media files from a flash drive, but it can also be used to connect a smartphone.

• 📁 The TV recognizes the phone as USB-drive (for file transfer only, without screen duplication).
• 🔋 Recharge of the phone from the TV (if the port is possible) USB supportive OTG).
• ❌ On iPhone, this method does not work without additional software.

Instructions for Android:

1. Connect your phone to a USB port on your TV with a cable (preferably original).
2. On the phone screen, select File Transfer (or MTP) mode.
3. On the TV, open the Files app or Media Player – there will be a folder with phone data.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi Mi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4X) port USB supportive OTG — Check the specifications of your model.

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If the TV can’t see the phone over USB, try using a data-enabled cable (not all charging cables are suitable).

4.Use of proprietary technologies: Mi Share and Xiaomi Home

If you have a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone, you can take advantage of the exclusive features of the ecosystem:

Mi Share is a fast file transfer technology between Xiaomi devices, which uses Wi-Fi Direct protocol and does not require a router connection, to transfer photos or videos to the TV:

1. On your phone, open the gallery, select files and click Share → Mi Share.
2. On your TV, in the Settings menu → Connect and share → Mi Share, activate device search.
3. Select the TV from the list on your phone and confirm the transfer.

Xiaomi Home (smart home app) allows you to control the TV from your phone, if both devices are tied to the same Mi Account.

• 🎮 Use your phone as a remote (with voice control support).
• 📺 Quickly open apps on TV (such as YouTube or Netflix).
• 🔊 Customize sound and brightness remotely.

5 Problem Solutions: No connection, no lag, no sound

Even with the right setup, there can be failures, and let's look at the typical errors and how to fix them:

If the image is interrupted or artifacts appear:

• 📡 Check the distance between your phone and TV – it should not exceed 5 meters for a stable Miracast.
• 🔧 Turn off energy-saving mode on your phone – it can limit Wi-Fi performance.
• 🔄 Switch the TV to Game Mode (Settings) → Picture → Image mode) to reduce delay.

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV If you have firmware older than 2021, you may not have Google Cast support for your iPhone, and then use apps like ApowerMirror or LetsView.

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For maximum stability of wireless connection, use a router with support for Wi-Fi 6 and a 5 GHz channel – this will reduce latency to 50-100 ms.

6. Alternative methods: streaming applications

If the built-in features don’t work, you can use third-party apps, which are suitable for all Xiaomi Mi TV models, including older ones (such as Mi TV 3).

• 🎥 ApowerMirror: Screen duplication with phone control support (useful for presentations).
• 🎮 LetsView: Low latency for games, works without root rights.
• 📺 LocalCast: streaming local videos DLNA subtitled.
• 🍎 AirScreen: emulates AirPlay for iPhone on Android TV.

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (via Google Play on Android TV).
2. Run ApowerMirror on both devices and select Phone Screen Mirroring mode.
3. Connect to a single Wi-Fi network or use Wi-Fi Direct.
4. On the phone, tap the name of the TV in the list of available devices.

For iPhone suitable AirScreen:

1. Install AirScreen on your TV via Google Play.


2. On the iPhone, open the Control Point → Screen Duplication.




3. Select your TV (the name will be "AirScreen-[XXX]").




4. If necessary, enter the PIN- code displayed on the TV screen.

7.Putting Connection Optimization for Games and Videos

If you connect your phone to a gaming TV (like Call of Duty Mobile or Genshin Impact), it’s important to minimize latency (input lag).

• 🎮 Use it. HDMI-connection – delay is 10–30 ms (vs 100)+ Miss at Miracast).
• 📶 If you play over Wi-Fi, disconnect all other devices from the network to reduce the load.
• 🔧 On the TV, activate the Game mode (Settings) → Picture → Image mode → Game).
• 🔋 Connect your phone to charging – this will prevent performance decline due to energy saving.

To view the video in 4K HDR:

• 📺 Make sure the TV supports you. HDR10 (Check the characteristics of the model).
• 🎬 In an app (such as YouTube or Netflix) select the highest quality.
• 🔊 Use it for surround sound. HDMI ARC Or plug in the soundbar.

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If you experience slowdowns when watching videos via Google Cast, try reducing bitrate in the app settings (for example, on YouTube, select 1080p60 instead of 4K).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connectivity