How to connect Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus to your TV: a complete guide with photos and videos

Connecting the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus smartphone to the TV opens up new possibilities: watching movies on the big screen, streaming games, showing photos to friends or even using TV as a second monitor. However, not all users know that this budget device (released in 2017) supports several ways of connecting at once - from the classic version of the device. HDMI-Adapter to wireless technologies like Miracast or Google Cast.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of connection, their pros and cons, as well as give practical tips for setting up. We will focus on typical errors (for example, why an image can be displayed with a delay of up to 2 seconds when using wireless protocols), and how to avoid them. If you want to transform your Redmi 5 Plus into a full-fledged media center, read on.

1. Connection through HDMI-Adapter (the most stable method)

The most reliable and universal method is the use of USB-C/HDMI-The adapter, even though Redmi 5 Plus is equipped with a micro USB connector, not USB-C, Suitable adapters are still sold (e.g. models from Baseus or UGREEN). This method guarantees minimum signal delay and supports resolution up to 1080p.

What you need:

• 🔌 Micro-USB adapter → HDMI (supportive MHL SlimPort)
• 📺 HDMI-cable (usually with an adapter)
• 🔋 Charger (connecting to TV discharges phone faster)

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the Micro-USB connector on your phone.
2. Connect the adapter to the TV through HDMI-cable (select the appropriate signal source on TV).
3. Connect the charger to the second port of the adapter (if any).
4. On the phone screen, a notification will appear about connecting to an external display. Select the display mode: Duplicate the screen or Expand the desktop.

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⚠️ Note: Some cheap adapters may not support sound through the HDMI. In this case, the sound will only go through the phone's speakers. To solve the problem, check the phone's settings in the Sound section. → Sound output and select HDMI.

2. Wireless connection via Miracast (without cables)

Miracast is a wireless image transfer standard built into the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (based on Android 7.1 Nougat) that allows you to duplicate your phone screen to your TV wirelessly, but requires both devices to support this technology. Most modern Smart TVs (from Samsung, LG, Sony) have built-in Miracast support.

How to connect:

1. On the TV, activate Screen Mirroring (on the Network menu) → Miracast or Wireless).
2. On your phone, open Settings → Connections → Screen Transfer (or Wireless Display).
3. Select your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

Advantages of the method:

• 🚀 No need for cables and adapters.
• 🎮 Suitable for games and video (delay) ~1-2 seconds).
• 🔄 You can switch between TV and phone quickly.

⚠️ Note: When using Miracast, your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. If the TV does not support Miracast, you can buy an external adapter (for example, Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter).

3. Connect via Google Chromecast or Android TV

If your TV is equipped with Android TV or connected to a Google Chromecast device, you can use the Google Cast feature, which is convenient for streaming videos from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Kodi) without duplication of the entire screen.

Instructions:

1. Make sure your phone and Chromecast/Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open an app that supports Google Cast (like YouTube).
3. Click on the broadcast icon (📺) and select your device.
4. The video will start playing on the TV, and the phone can be used for control.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (e.g. Netflix) block the streaming to external screens via Miracast but work through Google Cast. If the video isn't playing, try another method.

4. Connection through USB-cable (for older TVs)

If your TV doesn’t support HDMI or wireless technology, you can try USB connectivity, but this method has limitations: it only works for viewing photos and videos (without screen duplication) and requires the TV to recognize the phone as an external drive.

How to do this:

1. Connect your phone to the TV through USB-Cable (use the original cable from Xiaomi).
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (or MTP) mode in the connection notification.
3. On the TV, open the Multimedia menu or USB-Devices and select files to play back.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 No screen duplication (only viewing files).
• 📉 Low quality video (max. 720p).
• ⚡ The phone's running out fast.

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If the TV can’t see the phone via USB, try turning on the USB debugging option in the developer settings (in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version, press 7 times).

5.Use of DLNA to stream media files

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a protocol for sharing media between devices on a local network, which allows you to stream videos, music and photos from Redmi 5 Plus to your TV without a direct connection.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On your phone, install an app for DLNA (like BubbleUPnP or LocalCast).
3. In the application, select files to play and specify the TV as the output device.
4. The TV may need to turn on DLNA or Media Server mode.

Advantages of DLNA:

• 🎵 Supports playlists and playback queue.
• 📂 You can stream files from cloud storage.
• 🔄 It works even on older TVs with support. DLNA.

⚠️ Note: Some TVs (especially budget models) may not support video formats MKV or FLAC through DLNA. In this case, you will need to convert files or use another connection method.

6. Solving typical connection problems

Even when you set it up correctly, you can get errors, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

Problem 1: The TV can't see the phone through Miracast.

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Check that they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not the guest network!).
• 🔧 Update the firmware of the TV and phone.

Problem 2: There is no sound when connecting via HDMI.

• 🔊 In the phone settings, select Sound Output. → HDMI.
• 🔌 Try another one. HDMI-cable.
• 🛠️ Check if the adapter supports sound transmission (some cheap models do not).

Problem 3: Image delay during games.

• 🎮 Use it. HDMI-Adapter instead of wireless methods.
• 📶 If you play Miracast, reduce the graphical settings in the game.
• 🔋 Close the background apps on your phone.

7.Alternative methods: Apple TV, Roku and other devices

If you have an Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, you can use it to connect the Redmi 5 Plus to your TV, and you need special apps to do this.

• 🍎 For Apple. TV: AirScreen app (installed on the phone).
• 🔥 Fire Stick: Screen Mirroring feature built-in.
• 📦 For Roku: Cast option in Roku mobile app.

The advantage of this method is high connection stability and 4K support (if the console allows), but for the Redmi 5 Plus, the maximum resolution is still limited to 1080p.

⚠️ Note: When using Apple TV You may need to manually configure the network, as Xiaomi and Apple devices sometimes conflict in the same subnet. IP-router.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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For maximum image quality and minimum delay, use HDMI-supportive adapter MHL. Wireless methods are more convenient, but only suitable for video and presentations, not for games.