Modern smartphones have powerful screens, but to watch movies in the company or show photos, it is much more convenient to use a large TV display. Owners of Xiaomi equipment often face the need to quickly and wirelessly send a picture from a mobile device to the Mi TV panel. Fortunately, the manufacturer’s ecosystem offers many built-in tools for this task, which do not require complex router settings.
There are several basic methods for implementing this feature, from using the standard Miracast protocol to specialized applications Google Home or Mi Home. The choice of the specific method depends on the model of your TV, the version of the Android operating system or Android TV, as well as whether the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. In this guide, we will discuss the most effective options that guarantee a stable video stream.
Before starting the procedure, make sure that both gadgets are on and in the zone of confident reception of the signal. Critical condition is to be on the same local Wi-Fi network (the same SSID router), otherwise detection of devices will be impossible. If you use a guest network or 2.4 GHz band on one device and 5 GHz on the other with customer isolation, synchronization may not occur.
Equipment preparation and network setup
The first step to a successful broadcast is to prepare the network environment correctly, and many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to turn on Wi-Fi, but to work steadily. DLNA Miracast requires a number of conditions. IP-addresses to both devices, and the firewall should not block local traffic.
Check to have a wireless display feature on Xiaomi TV. Depending on PatchWall firmware or pure Android TV, this module can be called differently. Usually the system itself goes into standby mode, but sometimes you need to manually start the Wireless Monitor app or similar system service.
- 📶 Make sure your smartphone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not the guest network).
- 🔄 Restart your router if the list of devices is not updated within a minute.
- 📺 On the TV, go to the signal source menu and select “Wireless screen».
- 📱 On your phone, enable geolocation, as it is often required to find devices nearby.
It's important to understand the difference between streaming media files and completely duplicating the screen. In the first case, the phone acts as a control panel, sending a link to the video, and the TV downloads it itself. In the second case, the smartphone encodes the video stream in real time and sends it to TV, which puts a lot of stress on the processor and battery.
⚠️ Note: If your router supports the function «AP Isolation, turn it off in the settings, which prevents devices within the network from seeing each other, making it impossible to broadcast.
Broadcasting through the built-in “Translation” (Cast) function
The simplest and most common way to work on most devices with a MIUI or HyperOS shell is to use the system function Translation, which is based on the Google Cast and Miracast protocols, allowing you to mirror the contents of the display without installing third-party software.
To start the process, lower the notification curtain on your smartphone and find the Translation icon (or Cast). If the icon is not in quick access, add it through the Control Panel editing menu. Once activated, you will start searching for available devices on the network. When your Xiaomi TV appears on the list, tap its name to pair.
You may see a request for confirmation on your TV screen. Use the Mi Remote remote to agree to the action. From now on, everything that happens on your phone screen will be displayed on a large display. To exit the broadcast mode, you just need to click on the icon again and select "Disable".
- 📲 Open the control panel for quick settings on your smartphone.
- 📡 Click the “Translation” button and wait for the TV name to appear.
- 🖥️ Confirm the connection on the TV screen with the remote.
- 🛑 To stop, use the “Stop” button in the control widget.
Image quality is directly dependent on the power of the Wi-Fi signal. Using this method, latency can be from 0.5 to 2 seconds, which is normal for viewing photos or videos, but can interfere with dynamic games.
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Using the Mi Home app for a smart home
Xiaomi ecosystem owners often use Mi Home to control all the hardware, and it also allows you to stream the image, although this method is more often used for content management than for full mirroring of the interface.
To use this method, open the Mi Home app and go to the Devices tab. Find your TV in the list. If the device doesn't show, click + in the upper right corner and search again. Once you log in to the device card, look for the "Translate to TV" button or similar item on the menu.
This method is especially handy if you want to show a photo album or run a video from the phone's internal memory without deploying the interface completely.The application provides a stable connection and often has more flexible stream quality settings than the standard system utility.
| Parameter | System broadcasting | Mi Home appendix | Google Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of connection | Wi-Fi Direct / Miracast | Local area network | Google Cast |
| Delay. | Low. | Medium | Medium |
| Battery consumption | High-pitched | Medium. | Medium. |
| Support for iOS | No (usually) | Yes. | Yes. |
It is worth noting that the functionality of Mi Home can vary depending on the region chosen when registering for an account. If you do not see your TV in the list, try changing the region in the app settings to the one where the device was originally activated (often “China” or the country of purchase).
Why does the Mi Home app not see TV?
Broadcasting via Google Home and Chromecast
Since most Xiaomi TVs run on Android TV, they have built-in support for Chromecast technology, one of the most stable ways to transmit images, especially for users of devices running pure Android or iOS.
To get started, download and install the Google Home app from the Play Market or App Store. Launch the app and log in to your Google account. The program will automatically scan the network and find available Chromecast-enabled devices, including your Mi TV.
Select the TV from the list of devices. In the control menu that opens, click the "Cast my screen" button. The system will warn you that everything that happens on the screen, including notifications, will be recorded. Confirm the action and the image will appear on the TV.
- 📥 Install the Google Home app on your smartphone.
- 🔍 Find your TV in the list of available devices.
- 📲 Click on “Translate screen” in the control menu.
- ✅ Allow screen recording in the system window Android/iOS.
The advantage of this method is that it is highly compatible, and you can stream not only the desktop, but also the content of individual applications that support the Cast button (e.g. YouTube, Netflix, VLC), in which case the phone works as a remote, and the video is buffered directly by the TV, which saves battery life.
⚠️ Note: When streaming through Google Home, notifications (messages, calls) will be displayed on the TV screen.
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To reduce latency when playing mobile games on your TV, try prioritizing your smartphone traffic (QoS feature) in your router settings if it is available.
Connection through HDMI-cable
If the wireless connection is unstable or requires maximum image quality without compression, the best solution is wired connection. For modern Xiaomi smartphones with a USB Type-C port, this is not difficult.
You’ll need a dedicated USB-C to HDMI adapter. It’s important that your smartphone supports video transmission technology via a charging port (often the MHL or DisplayPort Alt Mode standard). flagship Xiaomi and Redmi Pro series models typically support this feature, while budget models may not have a video output.
Connect the adapter to the smartphone, and then connect it HDMI-Switch the signal source to the TV (Input button on the remote) to the appropriate port. HDMI. The image should appear automatically. If it doesn't, check the permission settings in the developer menu or phone display.
Settings → About the phone → (7 times tap according to MIUI) → Advanced settings → For developers → Forced use of the GPU (optional)The wired connection ensures no delays and interference, which is ideal for presentations or games. However, it is worth considering that the adapter can consume energy, so it is better to use the version with an additional port to charge the phone at the same time.
Solving problems and troubleshooting
Even if all instructions are followed, there can be situations where devices can’t see each other or the connection is constantly interrupted, most often the problem lies in network settings or outdated software.
If your device search doesn't work, try temporarily disabling your antivirus or firewall on your smartphone if you have them installed, and check if your router has a limit on the number of customers connected, and sometimes resetting your phone's network settings helps.
If you have an image but no sound, check your media settings. In some applications (like YouTube), audio can come from your phone, and video from TV, if you don't activate full sync mode, switch the audio output to Bluetooth settings or leave it on the phone speaker.
- 🔄 Update the TV firmware through the Settings menu → On TV. → Update.
- 📡 Restart the router by turning off power for 10 seconds.
- 📱 Clear the cache of the Translation app in Android settings.
- 🔌 When connecting wired, replace the cable HDMI certified.
Remember that older versions of Wi-Fi security protocols (such as WEP) can block current streaming features, and make sure your network is protected by WPA2 or WPA3.
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90% of connection problems are solved by simply restarting the router and checking that both devices are on the same subnet (the same first three digits). IP-address).