How to display an image from your phone to Xiaomi Mi TV: all working ways

You want to stream YouTube videos, show photos to friends on the big screen, or play mobile games through Xiaomi Mi TV, but you don’t know how to connect your phone correctly? This problem is familiar to many owners of smart TVs – despite the abundance of wireless technologies, the connection often works unstable or even refuses to install. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to display images from a smartphone to Mi TV, including hidden settings and bypassing typical errors.

It’s important to understand that the way you connect depends not only on the TV model (e.g. Mi TV 4S vs Mi TV Q2), but also on the firmware version, the phone’s operating system (MIUI, Android or iOS), and even the router you use. We tested each method on real devices and identified key nuances that the manufacturer does not mention in the official instructions, such as why Miracast might not work through 5GHz Wi-Fi or howforced make Xiaomi recognize the phone via USB-C without additional adapters.

1. Wireless broadcast via Miracast (Wi-Fi Direct)

The most versatile way is to use Miracast technology, which is built into most modern Xiaomi TVs, which allows you to duplicate the screen of your phone without connecting to the router, directly via the Wi-Fi Direct protocol, the advantage of which is minimal latency (about 30-50 ms), which is critical for games or watching videos.

To activate the broadcast:

• 📱 On the phone: open Settings → Connection and sharing → Screen broadcast (on MIUI The path may be different: Settings → Screen. → Broadcasting).
• 📺 On TV: Go to Settings → Network and access → Wi-Fi Direct or Screen Mirror (depending on the model).
• 🔄 In the list of available devices on your phone, select your Mi. TV (The name will be in the MiTV format]-[ID]).
• ✅ Confirm the connection on both devices.

Typical problems and solutions:

• 🚫 Device not located: check that the TV is enabled Wi-Fi Direct (sometimes hidden in Additional Network Settings). MIUI 13+ You may need to enable Developer Mode and activate the Wireless Display option.
• 🐢 Severe latency: If the router is running at 5GHz, try switching to 2.4GHz – some Mi models TV work more steadily on it.
• 🔳 Low resolution: in the broadcast settings on the phone, select 1080p Max. quality (often the default is 720p).

⚠️ Attention: On the TVs Xiaomi Mi TV 4A (2018 and older) may not support Miracast due to an outdated chipset, in which case use alternative methods from the following sections.

2. Connection through HDMI-adapter (for minimum delay)

If you need a lag-free display (for example, to stream games via Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW), the best option is a physical connection via HDMI.

• 📱 Smartphone with support USB-C Micro-USB (depending on the model).
• 🔌 adapter USB-C → HDMI (for new phones or Micro-USB → HDMI (Note: cheap adapters without a chip. MHL may not work!
• 📺 Cable HDMI 2.0 (support 4K@60Hz).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and then connect it to the TV via HDMI.
2. On the TV, select the appropriate HDMI-entrance, HDMI 1 HDMI ARC).
3. On the phone in the notification curtain will appear the option to Transfer the image over HDMI – activate it.
4. If the image does not appear, go to Settings → Display → HDMI Mode and select Duplicate Screen or Expand Screen.

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If the adapter is not recognized, try connecting the phone to charge at the same time as the HDMI – some models require additional power to activate the video output.

3. USB-Connection (for older models without Wi-Fi Direct)

If your Mi TV doesn’t support Miracast and you don’t have an adapter, try USB connectivity, which doesn’t work on all TVs, but is relevant for Mi TV 3S or Mi TV 4A (2017-2019).

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-A → USB-A (or USB-C → USB-A, If the phone is new).
• 📱 The phone should be enabled Developer Mode and activated Debugging option. USB.
• 📺 On the TV in settings USB Select Data Transfer Mode (not Charging!).

How to connect:

1. Connect the phone and TV with a cable.
2. On the phone in the notification curtain, select File Transfer (MTP).
3. On the TV, open the File Manager or Media Player app.
4. In the USB-devices section, select your phone - available media files (photos, videos) will be displayed.

⚠️ Note: This method does not duplicate the screen, but only allows you to view files from the phone. HDMI Miracast.

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4. Broadcasting through apps (YouTube, Netflix, Mi Home)

If you only need to stream content (like YouTube videos or Netflix movies), the easiest way to do this is to use the apps’ built-in features. Most streaming services support Google Cast or Mi Cast, which avoids full-screen duplication.

How to broadcast the video:

• 🎬 YouTube: Open the video → Click on the Broadcast icon (in the upper right corner) → Choose your Mi. TV.
• 🎥 Netflix/Disney+: In the player, click on the Cast icon (usually in the upper right corner).
• 🏠 Mi Home: If the TV is connected to the Xiaomi ecosystem, you can stream the screen through the Mi Home app (Devices section) → [yours TV] → Screen broadcasting).

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 Not all apps support Cast (for example, TikTok or Twitch can’t broadcast on Mi). TV).
• 🔒 Some services (such as Amazon Prime Video) block the broadcast due to the fact that the video is not available. DRM-defense.
• 📶 The phone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

5. Use of third-party applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer)

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use third-party programs to mirror the screen.

• 🖥️ ApowerMirror supports Miracast and USB-connection, minimum delay (~50 ms).
• 🌍 TeamViewer QuickSupport – allows you to control your phone from your TV (useful for presentations).
• 🎮 Scrcpy (for advanced users) – broadcasting USB Wi-Fi with support for mouse control.

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Install the app on your phone and TV (available from Google Play and Mi TV App Store).
2. On the phone, select USB-Wi-Fi or connection (depending on your preferences).
3. On the TV, enter PIN-code displayed on the phone.
4. The phone screen will be duplicated on Mi TV.

⚠️ Note: Apps like ApowerMirror can collect data about your device. → Annexes → ApowerMirror → Disable unnecessary rights (e.g. access to contacts).

6. Solving the Problem: Why the Phone Doesn't Connect to the Mi TV

If none of the methods worked, check the following points:

Critical information: On Xiaomi Mi TV P1 (2021) and later Miracast, the default feature is disabled to save power. To activate it, go to Settings → About → Software Version and 5 times click on the MIUI TV Version to open Developer Mode. Then in Settings → For developers, turn on the Wireless Display option (Miracast).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting your phone to Xiaomi Mi TV