Integrating a smartphone into the smart home ecosystem is becoming the standard, and Xiaomi’s bundle with a Mi TV is one of the most popular combinations on the market. Users are often looking for ways to not just display an image, but also fully synchronize devices to comfortably manage media content. Modern technology allows you to stream photos, videos and even the desktop of the phone to the big screen in seconds.
There are several proven methods of connection, from wireless Wi-Fi Direct and Chromecast protocols to physical connection via HDMI. The choice of the specific method depends on your goals: whether you want to just show a presentation to colleagues or plan to turn your smartphone into a full-fledged remote control with advanced functionality.
In this guide, we will discuss all the current pairing options, paying special attention to the setting of the Android TV system, which is installed on most of the brand’s TVs. The correct configuration will avoid signal delays and ensure the maximum quality of the transmitted picture.
Use of the built-in screen broadcast function
The fastest and most common way is to use the native Mi Drop or Cast feature built into the MIUI and HyperOS shell. For a successful connection, it is critical that both devices are on the same local Wi-Fi network. If the router is giving out a signal at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, make sure that the gadgets are connected to one of them, although modern routers often combine them into a single network.
The process of launching the broadcast is as simple as possible for developers. You need to open the notification curtain on your smartphone and find the Broadcast or Cast icon. Once activated, the system will start searching for available devices within the network range. When the name of your Mi TV appears on the screen, just tap it to start pairing.
⚠️ Warning: When you first connect to your TV, you may have a request for permission to access your TV, and you will need to confirm the remote, otherwise the connection will not be established.
The quality of the image transfer depends on the speed of your router. For streaming video in 4K resolution, it is recommended to use a Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 network. Otherwise, micro-latency or a decrease in the bitrate of the picture may occur.
Set up the Mi Remote application for management
If your goal is not to stream a picture, but to control the TV comfortably, the Mi Remote app will be an indispensable tool, pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones, and allows you to use the phone as a full-fledged remote with touchpad and voice input, which is especially useful when the physical remote is lost or its buttons are erased.
To get started, launch the app and press the add button. The system will suggest you choose the type of equipment — in this case, it is a TV. Next, you should choose the Xiaomi or Mi brand. The application will offer several options for codes or control schemes. You will need to test them sequentially by pressing the power button on the smartphone screen until the TV reacts.
☑️ Check before setting up the remote
Once successfully paired, the smartphone interface will become a virtual remote, you can use the gyroscope to control the cursor, which is extremely convenient for navigation in the browser or games on Android TV. There is also a voice search feature that often works faster and more accurately than typing with buttons on a regular remote.
| Function | Description | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Cursor control | Phone's tilt controls the arrow | Gyroscope, Bluetooth |
| Voice input | Voice-based content search | Microphone, Internet |
| keyboard | Enter text from the phone to TV | Local area network |
| Multimedia. | Buttons Play/Pause/Loudness | Infrared port or Wi-Fi |
Chromecast and Google Home Technology
Since Android TV is based on Google products, native support for Chromecast built-in technology is standard, allowing content from apps (YouTube, Netflix, Spotify) to be streamed directly without loading the smartphone’s processor, in which case the phone acts as a controller, and video streams directly from the Internet to the TV.
To use this method, make sure your smartphone has a Google Home app installed and updated. Open it, find your Mi TV in the list, and select the option to Translate the screen. This mirrors the image from your smartphone, which is convenient for showing apps that don't have built-in Cast support.
What if Chromecast doesn’t see TV?
The advantage of using the Google ecosystem is that you can run a video on your phone and then, with a single touch, switch it to the big screen, keeping the play position, which is especially true for long lectures or movies.
Connection via HDMI and adapters
Wireless technology is convenient, but it doesn’t always provide the necessary stability, especially in noisy air or high-resolution image transmission without compression. In such cases, wired connectivity comes to the rescue. Xiaomi smartphones with a USB Type-C port will require a special Type-C to HDMI adapter.
It’s important to consider that not all phone models support image output via the charging port.The DisplayPort Alt Mode feature is usually available in the flagship Xiaomi and Redmi Note Pro series. Budget models may not transmit video signals, limited to only charging and data transfer.
⚠️ Note: When using an adapter, the smartphone will actively consume energy. It is recommended to connect the charger simultaneously if the adapter has a port. PD (Power Delivery).
Once the cable is physically connected, the TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI signal source, and the image will appear instantly, without the latency of Wi-Fi, ideal for high-graphics games or watching movies at maximum bitrate.
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Use HDMI 2.0 or 2.1 cables to support 4K resolution at 60Hz. Older cables can limit the picture to 30Hz or 1080p.
Solving Connection and Visibility Problems
Despite the ease of setting up, users sometimes face situations where the TV is not displayed in the list of available devices, most often the problem lies in the network security settings of the router. Make sure that the router does not include wireless client isolation, which prevents data from being exchanged between devices within the local network.
Another common reason is outdated software: Check firmware versions on both your smartphone and your TV. Go to Settings → About TV → Update and search for new versions.
- 🔄 Reboot your router, smartphone and TV – it solves 80% of network protocol problems.
- 📡 Check if you are using a guest Wi-Fi network on one of your devices, as it is often isolated from the main one.
- 🔋 Turn off power saving mode on your smartphone, which can block background network services.
If the software methods don't work, try resetting the network settings on both devices, which will remove saved passwords and configurations, allowing a clean connection from scratch. VPN-services running on the phone.
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The stability of the connection depends on the quality of the router and the absence of software conflicts in the local network by 90%.