How to stream video from Xiaomi to TV: all working ways

You want to watch movies, stream games, or show photos from Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO on a big TV screen, but don’t know how to do it without losing quality?This article will help you understand all the nuances of wireless and wired broadcasting – from standard Miracast features to the use of external adapters like Google Chromecast or Xiaomi Mi TV Stick.

We tested all the current methods on devices from 2022-2026 (including Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and POCO F6) and identified key differences between methods: which gives the minimum latency for games, which maintains the maximum quality of 4K video, and which is easiest to configure even without technical knowledge. Importantly, on TVs older than 2018 with only Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) wireless broadcasting can slow down at a resolution above 1080p.

If you already have a particular TV model (e.g. Xiaomi TV A Pro or Samsung QLED), check its specs – this depends on the choice of method. For example, for LG OLED with WebOS, the built-in Screen Share will suit, and for older models without Miracast you will need an external adapter.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (built-in feature)

The most versatile way for modern devices is to use the Miracast protocol, which is supported by all Xiaomi smartphones on MIUI 12 and later, as well as most TVs after 2016.

• 🔄 No Internet dependency – works through direct Wi-Fi Direct.
• 🎮 Minimum latency (around 50–100ms), which is critical for gaming.
• 📺 Maintains permission until 1080p@60fps (sometime — 4K@30fps).

To begin the broadcast:

1. On your TV, activate Screen Mirroring mode (on Xiaomi TV, it’s Settings → Connection and Sharing → Wireless display).
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, open Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Broadcast.
3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.

If the TV is not on the list, check:

• 🔌 Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not necessarily for Miracast, but sometimes it helps).
• 🔄 The screen is enabled (in the Screen Mirroring menu).
• 📱 Power saving mode is turned off on the smartphone (it can block background processes).

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⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 10A) The screen broadcast function may be hidden. To activate it, go to Settings. → About the phone and 5 times click on the version MIUI, Then go back to Connection and Sharing.

2. Stream via Google Chromecast or Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

If your TV doesn’t support Miracast (like the older 2015 Sony Bravia models or budget TVs without Smart features), you can use external adapters:

• 📱 Google Chromecast (3rd generation or later) – supports 4K HDR and Google Cast.
• 📺 Xiaomi Mi TV Stick – budget alternative with support 1080p and built-in PatchWall.
• 🔌 Any other adapter with HDMI and Miracast (e.g. AnyCast).

Instructions for Google Chromecast:

1. Connect the adapter to the HDMI port on your TV and set it up via the Google Home app.
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, open the video in a supported app (such as YouTube, Netflix or MX Player).
3. Click on the broadcast icon (📤) and choose your Chromecast.

For Xiaomi Mi TV Stick:

• Use the built-in Screen Mirroring app on your smartphone (similar to Miracast).
• Or stream content directly from Xiaomi Gallery, Mi Video via the Cast feature.

⚠️ Note: When streaming via Chromecast, some apps (e.g. Disney)+ or Kion can block content output due to DRM-In this case, use Miracast or HDMI-cable.

3. Wired connection via HDMI (for minimum delay)

If you need stable broadcast without lags (for example, to watch sports or games), the best option is a wired connection via HDMI.

• 📱 Xiaomi Smartphone with Support USB-C (Micro-USB for older models).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter or universal from Baseus).
• 📺 Free port TV HDMI (preferably HDMI 2.0 4K).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to your smartphone and connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (e.g. HDMI 1).
3. On the smartphone may appear a request for permission to broadcast – confirm it.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Delay less than 20 ms – ideal for games (Call of Duty Mobile, Genshin Impact).
• 📊 Support 4K@60fps and HDR (if there is a compatible adapter).
• 🔋 No battery consumption on Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.

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If the image on the TV is cropped or does not fit on the screen, go to Screen Settings → Picture Size on your smartphone and select Screen Size Mode or 1:1.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi smartphones (for example, POCO X3 Pro) when connected through HDMI You can turn off the internal speaker, the sound will only go through the TV, to bring the sound back to the phone, turn off the cable or use Bluetooth headphones.

4. Broadcast via Wi-Fi Direct (for older TVs)

If your TV doesn't support Miracast, but you have Wi-Fi Direct (like some Philips or Toshiba models from 2017-2019), you can use this protocol, which is slower but more reliable in low signal conditions.

How to connect:

1. On the TV, activate Wi-Fi Direct (usually in the Network → Wi-Fi Direct menu).
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, open Settings → Wi-Fi and find the network with your TV’s name (e.g., DIRECT-PHILIPS-TV).
3. Connect to this network (password is not usually required or is specified in the instructions for the TV).
4. Run the broadcast through Settings → Connection and Sharing → Screen Broadcast.

Limitations of the method:

• 🐢 Maximum authorization — 720p@30fps (sometime — 1080p artifact-like).
• 🔋 High battery consumption (up to 15-20% per hour).
• 🎮 Latency up to 300 ms - unsuitable for gaming.

5. Use of broadcasting applications (DLNA, LocalCast)

If the built-in methods don’t work, you can use third-party apps that support DLNA or Google Cast protocols. The best options for Xiaomi are:

• 📱 LocalCast supports Chromecast, DLNA, Roku and Local Files.
• 🎬 AllCast – optimized for video and photo, works with Xiaomi Gallery.
• 📺 BubbleUPnP – for broadcasting on TV DLNA (For example, Samsung Smart TV).

Instructions for LocalCast:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open the video/photo in the gallery or file manager.
3. Select the option Open with the help → LocalCast.
4. Click on the broadcast icon (📤) and choose your TV.

Advantages of applications:

• 🔍 Support for rare formats (e.g..mkv or.flac).
• 📂 Ability to broadcast files from NAS cloud-storage.
• 🎛 Flexible quality settings (you can manually reduce bitrate when lagging).

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Applications like LocalCast are often better at streaming high-bitrate files (like 4K 50Mbps video) than built-in MIUI features.

6. Solving broadcasting problems

If the broadcast does not start or is constantly interrupted, check the following points:

If nothing helps, try:

1. Update the firmware of the TV and smartphone to the latest version.
2. Reset network settings on both devices.
3. Use another broadcast method (e.g., instead of Miracast, HDMI).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi TVs (e.g. Mi) TV 4S) Miracast support may disappear after the firmware update, in which case a rollback to the previous version of the software or the use of Chromecast will help.

FAQ: Frequent questions about streaming with Xiaomi on TV