How to stream a screen from your phone to Xiaomi LED TV 4S: all ways + problem solving

Xiaomi LED TV 4S (models 4S 32, 4S 43, 4S 50, 4S 55" and 4S 65") supports several wireless protocols from mobile devices, but not all users know how to set up a connection correctly. Problems arise due to incompatibility of protocol versions, incorrect network settings or manufacturer limitations. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of broadcasting – from standard Miracast to alternative solutions like DLNA and Google Cast, and explain why sometimes the phone screen does not display on TV and how to fix it.

Features of Xiaomi TV 4S — using the PatchWall operating system (based on Android) TV), It's a little bit nuanced when you're working with external devices, and for example, some firmware has turned off the developer mode, without which you can't activate it. ADB-We'll take these into account and give instructions for different scenarios, from simple screen duplication to streaming video without delay.

1. Preparation of the Xiaomi 4S TV for broadcast

Before you plug in the phone, you need to activate the appropriate functions on the TV itself. Depending on the PatchWall firmware version, the menu may vary slightly, but the overall algorithm is the same:

1. Update your TV software. Go to Settings → About TV → Update your system and install the latest patches. This will fix Miracast and DLNA connection bugs.
2. Activate Wi-Fi Direct. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi Direct and turn on the feature. This is for a direct connection to a phone without a router.
3. Enable Developer Mode (optional). To do this, click on the Build Number in the About TV menu 7 times, then go back to Settings → System → For Developers and activate USB Debugging and Wireless Debugging.

If your Xiaomi TV 4S model does not have Wi-Fi Direct, then the firmware is outdated or the manufacturer has removed the feature in a specific modification (for example, in the 4S 32" 2019).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi TVs 4S Update the software with firmware below 1.7.65 may not work Miracast due to an error in the Wi-Fi module driver. or use Google Cast through the Google Home app.

2. Miracast broadcast (wireless screen duplication)

Miracast is a wireless video streaming standard without a router, supported by most modern Android smartphones. On Xiaomi TV 4S, it works stably, but requires the right setup.

Instructions for Android:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Connected devices → Wireless display (on MIUI The path may be different: Settings → Screen. → Wireless screen).
• 🔍 The TV should appear in the list of available devices called MiTV-XXXX (where it is available). XXXX — last-minute MAC-address).
• 🔗 Click on the TV name and confirm the connection. The TV will have a permission request, you'll agree.

Instructions for iPhone (iOS):

The iPhone doesn't have Miracast built-in support, but you can use third-party apps like ApowerMirror or LetsView, but they're latent and require you to connect to a single Wi-Fi network.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi smartphones (such as the Redmi Note 8 Pro), Miracast is disabled by default. → Special facilities → Laboratory MIUI → Wireless display.

Enable Wi-Fi on your phone and TV| Update Xiaomi TV 4S| Activate Wi-Fi Direct in TV | Make sure the distance between devices < 5 meters | Disable VPN on your phone-->

3. Broadcast via DLNA (streaming video and photos)

If Miracast doesn’t work or you only want to stream media (video, music, photos), use DLNA. This protocol allows you to stream content without duplication of the entire screen, which reduces the load on the network.

Set up for Xiaomi TV 4S:

1. Open the Media Player app (or Gallery in new firmware).
2. Go to the DLNA or Local Network section.
3. Enable the option Sharing Media.

Broadcast from Android:

• 🎵 Use a built-in player (e.g. Google Photos or Google Photos) MX Player) and select Play on another device.
• 📺 Your Xiaomi will appear in the list. TV 4S — press it.
• 🔄 If the TV is not displayed, make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Broadcast from iPhone:

There is no built-in DLNA support on iOS, but you can use the apps:

• 📱 AllConnect – Supports video, music and photos.
• 🎬 TV Assist – Optimized for Xiaomi TV.
• 🔊 BubbleUPnP – for high-resolution audio files.

4.Using Google Cast (Chromecast) and AirPlay

If your Xiaomi TV 4S supports Google Cast (starting with firmware 1.8.12), you can stream the screen through the Google Home app or the Cast button in supported services (YouTube, Netflix, Browser).

Setting up Google Cast:

1. Install the Google Home app (Android/iOS) on your phone.
2. Open it and click Add Device → Set up Device → New Device.
3. Select your Xiaomi TV 4S from the list. If it is not, check if Google Cast Receiver is enabled in the TV settings (Settings → Apps → System Apps → Google Cast).
4. After connecting, click Translate screen in the device menu.

Streaming from iPhone via AirPlay:

Xiaomi TV 4S does not support AirPlay natively, but you can use workarounds:

• 🖥️ Install AirScreen on TV (available on Google Play on PatchWall).
• 📱 On iPhone, swipe up to call Control Point and press Screen Duplication.
• 🔍 Select MiTV-AirScreen from the list.

⚠️ Attention: AirScreen can be delayed up to 500ms and image artifacts. For games and videos, this is critical – use Miracast or wired connection via a video. HDMI-adapter.

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If the streaming through Google Cast is interrupted, reduce the bitrate of the video in the app settings (for example, on YouTube, select 720p resolution instead of 1080p).

5. Solving typical broadcasting problems

Even with the right setup, you can get errors.

Additional advice:

• 🔄 If the broadcast is lagging, try restarting the router – sometimes changing the Wi-Fi channel (for example, from 6 to 11) helps).
• 📶 For stable operation, use the 5 GHz band – it is less loaded than 2.4 GHz.
• 🔧 On the TV, turn off energy saving in network settings – this may interrupt the connection.

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If none of the wireless methods work, use a wired connection via USB-C/HDMI-Adapter (e.g. Xiaomi) USB-C to HDMI). This ensures minimum delay and maximum quality.

6.Alternative methods: applications and external devices

If the built-in features of Xiaomi TV 4S are not satisfied, consider third-party solutions:

Broadcast applications:

• 🎮 Steam Link – for streaming PC games on TV via phone as an intermediary.
• 📺 LocalCast – supports broadcasting of local files and online video.
• 🔍 Screen Mirroring (Xiaomi) – the official app for Mi TV, But it doesn't work on all models.

External devices:

• 📦 Google Chromecast – Connecting to Google Chromecast HDMI-The port adds support for Google Cast.
• 🔌 Mi TV Stick is a budget alternative with Miracast support and DLNA.
• 🖥️ NVIDIA Shield TV — Advanced Users (supported by the 4K HDR and playstreaming).

Important: Xiaomi 4S TVs from 2018 to 2019 may not support CEC via HDMI, so external devices like Chromecast will not be controlled by a remote control.

7. Comparison of broadcasting methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your tasks:

• 🎮 For games: Miracast only (minimum latency) or wired connection.
• 🎬 For the video: DLNA (if you only need media content or Google Cast (for streaming services).
• 📱 Screen duplication: Miracast (Android) or ApowerMirror (iPhone).
• 🔊 For music: DLNA Spotify Connect (if the TV supports).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the broadcast on Xiaomi TV 4S