Xiaomi’s modern Smart TVs have powerful features to turn the gadget into a multimedia entertainment hub. One of the most popular features is the ability to instantly display photos on the big screen, which is especially important for viewing family archives or showing presentations. Users often look for ways to quickly and wirelessly synchronize their smartphone with the TV for comfortable viewing.
There are several proven methods for doing this, each with its own characteristics and advantages. The choice of the specific method depends on the operating system of your mobile device, the version of the MIUI TV firmware and personal preferences for usability. In this article, we will discuss all the options available in detail so that you can choose the most suitable for your situation.
Before you start setting up, you need to make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, a fundamental requirement for most wireless data protocols to work, and ignoring this rule will result in devices simply not seeing each other on the list of available connections.
Use of the built-in screen broadcast function
The fastest way to display your smartphone content on your TV screen is by using Miracast technology or built-in screen duplication. In Android smartphones, this feature can be called variously: Translation, Wireless Monitor or Smart View. Xiaomi Mi TVs support this protocol out of the box, so installing additional software is usually not required.
To start the process, unlock your smartphone screen and lower the notification curtain. Find the image icon and click on it. The system will start searching for available devices within range of your wireless network. Once the name of your TV (like Living Room TV) appears on the list, select it.
⚠️ Note: Using the screen duplication method, the smartphone can consume significantly more energy, as well as heat up. It is recommended to keep the device charged or connect it to a power source during long browsing sessions.
Once the phone is successfully connected, the image will be streamed to the TV in real time, which means you can flip through the gallery, run a video or show presentations, and all the actions will be displayed on a large display, and the quality of the picture in this case depends on the speed of the Wi-Fi connection and the resolution supported.
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For the best image quality when broadcasting the screen, make sure your router supports the 5GHz standard, which will provide higher bandwidth and lower latency.
Broadcasting through the Google Home app
Owners of Android TVs, which include most Xiaomi models, can use the official Google Home app, which is considered one of the most stable, as it uses native Chromecast built-in protocols.
Once you install the app, launch it and make sure you are logged in to your Google account. The program will automatically scan the network and find the connected TV. Click on the device icon, then select the "Cast my screen" button. The TV screen will see a request for confirmation of the connection, which must be agreed by the remote.
The main advantage of this method is the high compatibility and the ability to stream content from a variety of third-party applications that support Cast technology. You can run a photo in the gallery, and then just switch to another application on your phone without interrupting the display on your TV.
Transfer of files over a local area network (DLNA)
If your goal is not to duplicate the screen, but to transfer image files to view them with the TV's built-in media player, then DLNA technology is the perfect solution, allowing multimedia content to be shared between devices on the same local network without losing the quality of the original file.
To implement this method, you need to install a media server application on your smartphone, such as BubbleUPnP or use the built-in gallery functions if they support finding rendering devices. Open the desired photo or folder with images, click the Translate button (the rectangle icon with Wi-Fi waves) and select your Xiaomi TV from the list.
The TV will get the file and open it in its standard player, which is convenient because the image decoding load is placed on the TV's processor, and the phone can be locked or used for other tasks, and this method often provides better color reproduction and detail, since the file is transmitted in the original format.
- 📱 Make sure that the smartphone has enabled the function “Local server” or analogue in the application used.
- 📺 The TV may need to allow access to the new device in the system window that appears.
- 📶 The speed of transferring large albums of photos can vary depending on the load of the Wi-Fi channel.
Use of Mi Remote and Mi Drop
Xiaomi’s ecosystem offers its own tools for device-to-device interaction. Mi Remote (or Mi Remote) not only allows you to control your TV, but also transfer files. However, a more effective tool for file transfer is Mi Drop (known as ShareMe), which uses Wi-Fi Direct technology for ultra-fast data transfer.
To send the photo through ShareMe/Mi Drop, open the app on your smartphone, select the images you want, and click send. From the list of available devices, select your TV. If the TV supports Mi Share, it will automatically accept the file. Otherwise, the TV screen may appear on the TV screen. QR-The code that you need to scan with your phone to create a pair.
This is particularly good because it doesn't require a router if the devices support a direct connection, although in most cases they use an existing network. DLNA.
☑️ Pre-transfer checks
Connection through USB-cable
When wireless technology is not available or huge files need to be transferred (e.g, RAW-Photos, physical connection comes to the rescue. Xiaomi TVs are equipped USB-And then you have ports that allow you to read data from external drives, but you can connect the phone directly with a cable. USB-USB Usually not, you need to work the phone as a drive.
Connect your smartphone and TV with a high-quality cable. You'll see a request for USB mode on your phone, select File Transfer (MTP), then open the connected device on your TV via a file manager or media library, and you'll see the phone's file system, and you'll be able to open the image folder.
This method guarantees maximum stability, since it eliminates the effects of interference in the air. USB-The port TV can supply power to the phone, although charging will be slow.
⚠️ Note: Not all cables support data transmission, some are only for charging. If the TV can't see the phone, try replacing the cable with the original or certified counterpart with data support.
It is important to note that when connecting to USB The phone may not appear as a separate disk if it includes debugging. USB or other specific developer settings. MTP There should be no problems.
Comparison of methods and elimination of problems
The variety of methods can confuse the user, so it is important to understand which method is best suited for a particular task.
| Method | Image quality | Convenience | Network dependency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miracast (Translation) | High (compression) | Very high. | Tall. |
| Google Home | High. | High. | Tall. |
| DLNA | Original (no loss) | Average. | Medium |
| USB-cable | Original (no loss) | Low. | It doesn't matter. |
If you're not seeing your phone, the first thing you do is reboot your router. Often the problem is that the network module is getting stuck, and also check if the router is not allowed to allow interaction between customers (AP Isolation), which is often included in guest networks.
What to do if you are putting an image down?
In some cases, antivirus software on your phone or a firewall on your router can block the ports needed to detect the devices. Temporarily turn off protection to test your hypothesis. If nothing works, reset your network settings on both devices.
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The stability of the connection depends on the quality of the router and the absence of physical obstacles between it and the devices.