Xiaomi’s Android TVs offer a wide range of multimedia experiences, turning the living room into a full-fledged gaming center. Smartphone owners often wonder how to use a mobile device as a remote or video source to bring graphics to the big screen, allowing them to enjoy mobile games without having to download heavy files directly to the TV or buy a separate console.
There are several proven ways to accomplish this task, each with its own characteristics depending on your gadget model and the MIUI firmware version.You can use built-in wireless image transfer features, third-party streaming apps, or even a wired connection to minimize delays. Understanding the differences between these methods will help you choose the best option for dynamic shooters or calm strategies.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the technical details of the connection setup, fix possible lag problems, and look at the best management tools. Whether you own a budget model Mi TV Stick or flagship Xiaomi TV Q1, you will find a working solution for your configuration.
Wireless Image Transfer Technologies: Miracast and Chromecast
The basis for displaying a picture from a smartphone to a TV screen is wireless multimedia protocols. In the Android ecosystem, the most common standards are Miracast and Google Cast embedded technology. The first method is simple screen mirroring, where the TV becomes a second monitor, completely copying all the actions on the smartphone. It is a universal solution that works on almost all devices without the need to install additional software.
The second option, Chromecast built-in, requires support from the app itself, in which the phone acts as a remote control, sending a command to the TV to start a video stream, while graphics processing can occur in the cloud or on the TV itself, if the application has a version for Android TV.
To activate mirroring on Xiaomi TVs, you usually don’t need complex settings. Just make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. On a smartphone, this feature can be called differently depending on the manufacturer’s shell: “Translation”, “Smart View”, “Wireless Monitor” or “Projection”. After searching for available displays, select your Xiaomi TV from the list, and the image will appear on the large screen.
⚠️ Note: When using the Miracast method in horizontal game mode, make sure that the proportions of the image on the phone coincide with the TV screen, otherwise there may be black stripes on the sides, and the picture will stretch.
Transfer quality is directly dependent on the power of your wireless router. If you plan to play fast-frame games, it is recommended to use a 5 GHz network, which provides higher bandwidth compared to the standard 2.4 GHz bandwidth.
Configure the connection through the built-in Android TV features
The Android TV operating system installed on Xiaomi TVs has native support for receiving signals from mobile devices. To start, you need to activate the detection mode on the TV itself. Most models do this automatically, but sometimes you need to manually start the service. Go to the app menu and find the shortcut to Wireless Display or Miracast. If there is no such application, you can download it from the Google Play Store on the TV.
On the smartphone side, the algorithm is also very simple: Open the notification curtain and find the broadcast icon. The system will start searching for available devices on the local network. Make sure that the TV does not turn on energy saving modes that can block background search processes. Once successfully paired on the TV screen, an exact copy of the interface of your phone will appear.
A big aspect is the screen resolution. Smartphones often have high resolution, which the TV may not support in real time without delay. In the phone's livestream settings, you can try to lower output quality to 720p or 1080p to improve FPS (frames per second) and reduce input lag. This is critical for dynamic games where every millisecond of reaction matters.
☑️ Checking connection readiness
Some users experience a situation where the phone sees the TV, but the connection is reset after a few seconds, often due to router settings, in particular, customer isolation. AP. If this option is active, the devices on the network cannot communicate with each other. AP Isolation in router settings to correct the situation.
Using the Google Home app for streaming
The official Google Home app is the most reliable tool for managing devices in the Google ecosystem, which includes Xiaomi Android TVs. This method is preferred if the standard “Translation” function in the notification curtain is unstable or does not find the display.
To get started, install Google Home on your smartphone and log in to the same account you use on your TV. Once you automatically detect your device, click on your Xiaomi TV icon. In the control menu that opens, select the Cast my screen button. The system will warn you of possible battery consumption and interruption of other applications - confirm the action.
The advantage of using Google Home is the ability to quickly reconnect when communication breaks and more stable buffering of video stream. In addition, through this application you can stream content from specific applications that support the Cast protocol, which allows you to free the phone for other tasks while the video or game is on the TV.
Why Google Home can't see TV?
It's worth noting that when streaming through Google Home, the sound is transmitted by default to the TV, but in some cases it can stay on the phone. Check the volume settings while playing. If the sound is only coming from the phone, click on the speaker icon in the broadcast interface and select the Xiaomi TV output device.
Third-party gaming apps: AirScreen and ApowerMirror
Built-in tools don’t always provide the required response speed, so many gamers turn to specialized software. One of the leaders in this niche is the AirScreen app, which is installed directly on a Xiaomi TV via Google Play. It emulates the AirPlay, Google Cast and Miracast protocols, greatly improving compatibility with iOS and Android devices.
Once you have AirScreen installed on your TV, launch the app and press the launch button. On your phone, select your device from the list of available broadcasts. A unique feature of this solution is that you can fine-tune the video buffer and compression codec, which reduces input latency to a minimum. In the application settings on your TV, you can prioritize speed over image quality.
Another popular option is ApowerMirror, which requires installing a client app on both a TV and a smartphone.This method often allows you to control the phone directly from the TV screen if you connect a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard to a TV, although for games this is not always convenient due to the difficulty of mapping touch controls to physical buttons.
| Annex | Installation platform | Delay (Latency) | Support for management |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirScreen | Television (TV) | Low. | Touchscreen/Hyrodatnik |
| ApowerMirror | TV and Telephone | Medium | Mouse/Keyboard |
| Google Home | Phone. | Medium | touchscreen |
| Mi Remote | Phone. | Absent. | Remote (IC/Bluetooth) |
⚠️ Note: Third-party apps may contain ads or require a paid subscription to unlock full HD_Free versions often have watermarks or session time limits.
When using third-party software, it is important to monitor the temperature of the TV. Long-term decoding of the video stream in high resolution can load the Xiaomi TV processor, causing the case to heat up. Ensure good ventilation of the back of the device.
Management organization: gamepads and sensor
Playing with your phone in your hands and looking at your TV is possible, but it's very uncomfortable because of the out-of-synchronization of your eyes and your hands. It's much more efficient to use an external controller. Xiaomi Android TVs are great at supporting Bluetooth gamepads like the Xbox Wireless Controller, Sony DualShock 4, or specialty clones like GameSir.
To connect, go to the TV Settings menu, select Add Accessory and put the gamepad into pairing mode. Once connected, many emulators and native Android TV games will be able to use the controller directly. However, if you broadcast the phone screen, control remains on the phone side.
In this case, you can use the key mapping function if it's supported by the broadcast app, or just put the phone next to you and use it as a touchpad while your eyes are looking at the big screen. USB-hubs for connecting wired gamepads directly to the TV, which completely eliminates Bluetooth connection delays.
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For maximum comfort, place your phone on the table in front of the sofa with a screen up, connect it to charging, and you pick up a Bluetooth gamepad, so you save the ergonomics of the console game using the power of the mobile device.
If the game requires a gyroscope (for example, a race with a tilt phone), wireless control is impossible - you have to hold the phone in your hand. In such situations, you can only put up with inconvenience or look for modifications to games with support for a gamepad.
Wired connection for minimum delay
Wireless technology, despite the progress, is still subject to disruption. In competitive games, where every millisecond counts, the only right solution is cable. Because modern smartphones don't have a video output, you'll need a USB-C to HDMI adapter. Importantly, not every adapter will work, the phone must support the DisplayPort Alt Mode or MHL standard.
Connect the adapter to the smartphone and to it — HDMI-a cable, the second end of which is inserted into the free port of the Xiaomi TV. Switch the source of the signal (Source) to the corresponding connector, for example, HDMI 1.The image will appear instantly, without compression and compression artifacts typical of Wi-Fi.The sound will also be transmitted digitally without loss.
This method turns your phone into a full-fledged gaming console, you can put it on a table or use a docking station if you have one, and the main advantage is that you don't depend on the quality of the Wi-Fi network and the load of the air on the neighboring routers.
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Wired connection via USB-C to HDMI adapter is the only way to achieve input lag of less than 20 ms, which is critical for shooters and fighting games.
Make sure your adapter supports data transfer, not just charging. Cheap cables are often limited to charging and won’t be able to transmit a video signal to the TV. Also, during prolonged play, the phone can get very hot, as it works, gives video and charges at the same time.
Solution: lags, sound desynchronization and breaks
You may encounter technical problems in the game, the most common of which is desynchronizing audio and video, where the shot in the game is heard later than it is seen on the screen, which is treated by reducing the broadcast quality in the application settings or switching to a wired method, and rebooting the router and freeing the Wi-Fi channel also helps.
If the connection is constantly broken, check if the router is not limited by session time or traffic limit. IP-Address for TV in router settings, also make sure that the phone is closed background apps that consume traffic, such as torrents or cloud sync photos.
Another problem is overheating. When you're streaming and playing, the smartphone's processor is running at its limit. Remove the case if it's dense, or point a fan at the phone. Overheating leads to trottling, which causes friezes in the game.