How to display an image from Xiaomi device to your computer: all ways

You want to stream the screen of Xiaomi smartphone on a large monitor or connect the TV Mi TV In this article, we'll look at all the current ways of transmitting images, from wired solutions to wireless technologies. It's important to understand that the methods differ depending on the type of device: for smartphones and tablets. Redmi/POCO It is suitable for only the instruments, and for TVs Mi TV Xiaomi projectors or other.

The main scenarios that users face are: presentations, streaming games, watching movies from the phone screen to the PC, or even using the TV as a second monitor. We will not limit ourselves to template tips, instead we will offer specific solutions for different versions of MIUI (including MIUI 14/15) and device models, and also tell you how to avoid typical connection errors. If you have previously encountered problems like “no sound when broadcasting” or “screen flashing”, here you will find explanations and fixes.

1. Wireless broadcast of the screen of the Xiaomi smartphone on the PC (Miracast/Wi-Fi Direct)

The most versatile way to display an image from a Xiaomi smartphone to a computer is to use Miracast technology (built into Windows 10/11) or Wi-Fi Direct. This method works wirelessly, but requires standard support from both devices. Most modern Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Mi 13 models support Miracast out of the box, and a PC may need an adapter (if there is no built-in Wi-Fi module).

To begin the broadcast:

• 📱 On your smartphone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen broadcast (or Wireless display in older versions) MIUI).
• 💻 On PC: press Win + K and select your smartphone from the list of available devices. If you do not have an option, check if Viirtual Display is enabled in Windows settings (Settings) → System system → Display. → Multiple displays).
• 🔄 Confirm the connection on both devices. Image latency is usually 50-150 ms, which is noticeable in games, but not critical for video.

If the broadcast is interrupted or the screen flashes, try:

• 🔌 Switch your smartphone and PC to the same Wi-Fi network (even if you use Miracast).
• 📶 Reduce the screen resolution on the smartphone to 720p broadcasting.
• 🔄 Shut down. VPN Firewalls that can block the connection.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The screen broadcast function may be hidden. To activate it, go to Settings. → About the phone and 5 times tap on the version MIUI, Then go back to the additional settings. → Laboratory.

2. Wired connection via USB (MHL/OTG)

If wireless methods are unstable, the most reliable option is wired USB connection, which requires a USB-C → HDMI cable (or MHL adapter for older models) and support for USB OTG on a smartphone.

• 🎮 Streaming games without delay (such as Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile).
• 📺 Watching high-resolution video (1080p/60fps or 4K/30fps, if the cable supports).
• 🖥️ Using a smartphone as a webcam or second screen for PC.

Instructions for connection:

1. Connect the USB-C → HDMI adapter to your smartphone and the other end of the cable to the HDMI port on your PC or monitor.
2. The smartphone will display a notification about the connection to the external display. Select the screen Mirror or Extension mode.
3. If the image doesn’t appear, check if your Xiaomi DisplayPort Alt Mode model supports (see the list of compatible devices below).

⚠️ Note: Some PC port HDMI It can only work on output (e.g., laptops) and to use it as input to receive a signal from a smartphone, you will need an external capture board (e.g., Elgato Cam Link).

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3. Connecting the Xiaomi Mi TV to your computer via HDMI

If you have a Xiaomi Mi TV TV (Like Mi. TV Q2 75" or Mi TV A2 43"), It is easier to get an image from a PC through HDMI-This method guarantees minimum latency and maximum picture quality (4K@120Hz But there are a few nuances:

• 🔌 Use the cable. HDMI 2.1 permit 4K@60Hz.
• 🎮 For PC games, turn on Game Mode in your TV settings (Settings) → Picture → Image mode).
• 🔊 If there is no sound, check if the TV is selected as a sound output device in Windows (Settings) → System system → Sound).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect one end. HDMI-port-wire HDMI IN on the TV, the other to the video card PC.
2. On the Mi TV remote, press the Input (or Source) button and select the appropriate HDMI port.
3. On PC, press Win + P and select Duplicate or Expand mode.
4. If the image doesn’t appear, update your graphics card drivers (especially for AMD Radeon and older versions of NVIDIA).

Critical Feature: On Xiaomi HDMI 2.1 TVs (such as Mi TV Q2), you may need to manually enable support for high resolutions. To do this, go to Settings → HDMI → HDMI Format and select Advanced.

4. Use of broadcasting applications (Scrcpy, ApowerMirror)

If the built-in methods don’t work or you need additional features (for example, managing a smartphone from a PC), you can use third-party applications.

• 🖥️ Scrcpy – free open source software, broadcasts the screen Xiaomi on PC through ADB Minimal latency (30–70 ms) Supports screen recording and keyboard control.
• 📱 ApowerMirror is a paid solution with sound support and the ability to draw on the screen (useful for streams).
• 🎮 Vysor – convenient for gamers, but has restrictions in the free version (watermarks).

How to set up Scrcpy:

1. Download and install Scrcpy on PC.
2. On your smartphone, turn on USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (tap 7 times) → Additional settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB and confirm access to debugging.
4. Run scrcpy through the command line or shortcut. For better quality, use the flags: scrcpy --bit-rate 8M --max-size 1080

The benefits of Scrcpy:

• ⚡ Minimal latency (better than Miracast).
• 🎛️ The ability to control the smartphone from the PC keyboard.
• 📹 Screen recording in high quality.

⚠️ Note: When using ApowerMirror or Vysor over Wi-Fi, the delay can reach 200-300 ms. USB.

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If Scrcpy doesn’t see the device, try reinstalling ADB drivers via Android SDK Platform-Tools.

5. Alternative ways: Chromecast, Steam Link, Rainway

If standard methods are not suitable, you can use specialized solutions:

• 📺 Google Chromecast – If you have a Chromecast, you can stream the Xiaomi screen through the Google Home app.The delay is 1-2 seconds, which is suitable for video but not for games.
• 🎮 Steam Link – if you’re a gamer, this app lets you stream games from PC to Xiaomi smartphone or vice versa (from phone to PC) with a delay ~50 ms on the local network.
• 🖥️ Rainway is a service for streaming games from PC to mobile devices. Supports control from touchscreen and gamepad.

For Chromecast:

1. Connect the Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi as the smartphone.
2. Open Google Home, select your Chromecast and click Translate screen.
3. On the Xiaomi smartphone, the Broadcast option will appear in the notification panel – select it and connect to the Chromecast.

For Steam Link:

1. Install the Steam Link app from Google Play on your smartphone.
2. On PC, launch Steam and turn on Remote Play in the settings.
3. Connect the gamepad (for example, Xiaomi Gamepad) to your smartphone via Bluetooth.

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For minimal delay when streaming games, use a wired connection (USB/HDMI) or a 5 GHz Wi-Fi local area network.

6. Solving typical problems when displaying an image

Even when you set it up correctly, users often encounter errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If the problem is not resolved, check:

• 🔄 Update the firmware of the smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🔧 Reset network settings on your smartphone (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings).
• 🛠️ Reinstall graphics card drivers on PC (use) DDU Remove Old Drivers Completely).

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your task. Here is a quick comparison:

• 🎮 For games: Wired connection (USB-C → HDMI) or Steam Link (delayed) <50 miss).
• 📺 For video: Miracast or Chromecast (convenient, but possible lags).
• 🖥️ To work: Scrcpy (Management with PC) + minimum delay).
• 📱 For presentations: Wireless broadcast via Win + K (simple and quick).

If you want the best quality (for example, for video editing), use HDMI or USB-C. Miracast or ApowerMirror is suitable for mobility (for example, showing photos to friends).

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For stable broadcasting without loss of quality, give priority to wired methods. Wireless solutions are more convenient, but depend on the state of the network.

FAQ: Frequent questions