How to send video from your phone to Xiaomi TV: all the ways

Xiaomi’s Android TVs turn a normal viewing experience into a multimedia experience, allowing you to display an image from your smartphone to the big screen in seconds. Users often look for a way to send video from your phone to your shaomi TV to enjoy your favorite movies, family videos or photos in high resolution without unnecessary wires. This is especially true for owners of budget smartphones, whose screen is not always ideal for detailed viewing, and owners of flagships who want to share content with a large company.

There are several proven methods of synchronizing devices, each with its own technical features and use cases: you can use the built-in Cast feature, third-party applications like YouTube or specialized programs for screen mirroring. The choice of the specific method depends on the model of your TV, the version of Android on your smartphone and the availability of a stable connection to the local network.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available connectivity options, from wireless technologies to wired solutions for cases when Wi-Fi is not available, and we will also look at the nuances of working with different operating systems and answer frequent questions that arise when setting up a media server.

Preparation of devices for wireless broadcasting

Before you start setting up your image, make sure that both devices are in the same network conditions. A fundamental requirement for most wireless protocols (Miracast, Chromecast, DLNA) is to connect your smartphone and your Xiaomi TV to the same Wi-Fi network. If your router is broadcasting at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with different network names (SSIDs), make sure that both devices are connected to one of them, ideally to the 5 GHz band for transmitting video to 4K without delay.

On a Xiaomi TV with a PatchWall shell or a pure Android TV, the signal reception function is often activated by default, but its status is worth checking. On the remote control, click the setting button or go to the application menu to find the system component responsible for receiving the external signal. Depending on the regional version of the firmware, this application can be called differently, and knowing the correct name will save you time.

• 📺 Find the Wireless Display, Miracast or Broadcast app on the main TV screen and run it.
• 📱 On your smartphone, open the notification curtain and make sure that the Wi-Fi module and geolocation are enabled (GPS), In Android, it is often required to search for devices.
• 🔄 Check that both devices have Bluetooth enabled, as some protocols use it for a primary handshake before transmitting a video stream.

It is important to note that if you are using a guest Wi-Fi network or a corporate client isolation network, devices may not see each other even when on the same network, in which case you either need to change the router settings to allow interaction between LAN devices, or use an alternative method of connection, for example, through a mobile hotspot if the TV supports a Wi-Direct connection.

Broadcasting through the built-in Cast and Google Home feature

The most common and native way for the Android ecosystem is to use Google Cast technology. Xiaomi TVs powered by Android TV have a built-in Chromecast, which allows you to stream content directly from compatible apps or mirror the entire screen of your smartphone. To manage this process on your phone, you may need to use the Google Home app if the feature is not built into the manufacturer’s shell.

The process of launching the broadcast is as simplified and standardized as possible for most devices. Open the application from which you want to output the video (for example, YouTube, Netflix or a gallery), and find the broadcast icon. It looks like a rectangle with Wi-Fi waves in the corner. After clicking, the system will offer a list of available devices, among which should be your Xiaomi TV.

⚠️ Warning: If the TV doesn’t appear on the list, try restarting the Google Home app on your smartphone or turning the TV off entirely and on as the device detection service sometimes freezes.

For full screen mirroring (when you see everything on your phone, including the desktop), the algorithm is slightly different: you need to lower the curtain of the Android quick settings and find the Broadcast, Smart View (on Samsung) or Projection button. After scanning, select your TV from the list, and the image quality in this mode depends on the power of the smartphone processor and the stability of the Wi-Fi signal.

Using the Mi Remote app and the Mi Home ecosystem

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners have a unique advantage: the Mi Remote app (Mi Remote) that works not only as a remote control, but also as a tool for transmitting media files, which is especially convenient because it does not require installing additional software on the TV and is deeply integrated into the MIUI or HyperOS shell.

To send a video through this interface, open the Mi Remote app and switch to the TV control tab. The remote interface often has a Media button or file transfer icon. By clicking on it, you can select a video file in the phone's memory and it will open on the TV screen through the built-in player. This method uses the DLNA protocol and is highly stable.

• 📂 Open a gallery or file manager on your smartphone, select a video and click the "Share" button".
• 📺 In the list of devices, select your Xiaomi TV (it can display as Android) TV or by name).
• ▶️ A playback notification will appear on the TV screen and the video will run automatically.

You can also use the Xiaomi Home app if your TV is added to your smart home. The device card often provides functionality for (push) content. However, it is worth remembering that for all ecosystem functions, the regions of the Mi Account on your phone and TV must match, otherwise some features may not be available.

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For better audio and image synchronization when using Mi Remote, make sure that the TV has additional audio effects disabled in the audio settings that can create latency.

Streaming videos through the YouTube app

One of the most popular TV scenarios is watching video from YouTube, which is unique in that the phone acts only as a remote control, and the video stream is downloaded directly from the Internet by the TV, saving battery power on the smartphone and not depending on the speed of the Wi-Fi router to transmit heavy traffic.

To do this, you need to install and log in to the YouTube app on your TV under the same Google account as your smartphone. If the accounts are different, you can still stream the video, but your browsing history and recommendations can get lost. The connection process takes a few seconds and doesn't require complex network setup.

The algorithm is simple: run a video on your smartphone, click on the Cast icon in your YouTube player. Select your TV from the list. Video on your phone can stop or continue playing in the background, and the big screen will show in the best quality available. This is ideal for watching 4K HDR content, as modern Smart TVs are better at decoding than many phones.

Wired connection via HDMI and USB-C

Wireless technology is convenient, but it doesn’t always guarantee a stable picture without delay, especially in noisy air. For high-bit video or games with minimal Input Lag, a wired connection is the best option. However, there is an important technical nuance that many forget: not all Xiaomi smartphones support display via USB port.

To transfer video via USB-C to HDMI cable, the smartphone port must support the DisplayPort Alt Mode standard. This standard is usually equipped with flagship models of the Xiaomi Mi series (starting with the Mi 10 and later), Xiaomi 11, 12, 13, 14 Ultra, as well as some Black Shark models. Budget models Redmi and POCO are most often deprived of this feature, and connecting the cable in them will only charge the device without signal transmission.

If your smartphone supports video output, the connection procedure is trivial: insert an adapter into your phone, connect an HDMI cable to your TV and switch the source of the signal (Source) to the corresponding port. The image will appear automatically. In the phone settings, you can see a display settings menu where you can choose to work: screen duplication or desktop expansion (desktop mode).

Solving Connection and Buffering Problems

Even with the right setup, users can face problems: video slows down, audio is out of sync, or the device is permanently disabled. Most often, the reason lies in overloading Wi-Fi channels or insufficient Internet speed if the content is streamed online. To diagnose the problem, try running local video from the phone’s memory: if it goes smoothly, then the problem is the speed of the Internet channel, not the connection between devices.

Another common cause of failures is the energy-saving Android settings. The system can aggressively "kill" the background broadcast process to save charge. To avoid this, find the App section in the phone settings, select the app you use to broadcast (for example, Google Home or YouTube), and select the No-limit mode at Battery, which will prevent the system from interrupting data transfer.

⚠️ Note: When using high-resolution screen mirroring (1080p It is recommended to remove the protective case and not to start heavy games during the broadcast to avoid trottling and falling. FPS.

You should also pay attention to the router settings. If you have a dual-band router and your phone is connected to 2.4 GHz and your TV is connected to 5 GHz (or vice versa), some older router models may have conflicts when transmitting media, and the ideal configuration is both devices on a 5 GHz network, where there is less interference and higher bandwidth.

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The stability of the broadcast depends on the quality of the Wi-Fi signal and the absence of software restrictions on energy saving on the smartphone.

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