Modern multimedia capabilities make it easy to display images from your smartphone to the big screen, and Honor’s bundle with Xiaomi TV is no exception. Users often look for ways to stream photos, videos or games to enjoy content in high quality without the limitations of a small display. There are several proven methods, each with its own advantages depending on your needs and the hardware available.
In this article, we will look at all the current connectivity options, from wireless technology to a stable wired connection. HDMI-The cable ensures minimal signal delay, and the specific method depends on whether you plan to watch movies, show presentations or play dynamic games.
Before you start setting up, make sure that both your smartphone and your TV are in good condition and have up-to-date software versions. Xiaomi Mi TV and the budget models of the Redmi TV series run on Android TV or PatchWall’s own system, which opens up wide opportunities for integration with mobile devices. We will look at the nuances of working with each system so that you can choose the optimal algorithm for actions.
Preparing devices for synchronization
The first and most important step is to ensure a single network environment for both gadgets. Most wireless protocols require that your Honor smartphone and Xiaomi Smart TV be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you have a dual-band router, make sure that both devices are running at the same frequency, preferably 5 GHz, to ensure high data rates.
On the TV, you need to activate the external device detection function. Depending on the firmware version, this option may be called differently, but it is usually turned on by default. Go to the network or connection settings and check if you can see the TV for other devices on the local network. Sometimes you need to confirm the permission to connect on the TV screen on the first connection.
⚠️ WARNING: If you use a guest Wi-Fi network or a client isolation feature on a router, the devices won't see each other.
It is also worth checking the battery power of the smartphone, as active transmission of the video stream can significantly consume energy. It is recommended to keep the device connected to charging or have a power bank on hand if you plan a long session of viewing content.
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Broadcast via built-in Miracast on Xiaomi TV
The easiest and fastest way to do this is to use Miracast technology. Xiaomi and Redmi TVs have built-in support for this standard, which is often hidden under the name of Wireless Monitor or Screen Cast. On Honor smartphones, this feature is also built into the system and is called Connect to a Projector or Wireless Projection.
To start the process, find a button on the TV remote that shows the square with the arrows or go to the signal source menu. Select the Wireless Display option or run the Wireless Display application from the list of installed programs on the TV. The screen will go to the connection standby mode, and the device name and search instructions will appear on the display.
Now, pick up your Honor phone and lower the notification curtain. Find the "Projection," "Translation" or "Smart View" icon. If the icon isn't available in quick access, go to Settings → Device Connections → Connect to the projector. The phone will start looking for available displays within network range.
- 📺 A list of available devices will appear on the TV, select your phone from the list if you need confirmation.
- 📡 Make sure the phone doesn’t have power saving mode on, which can block background data transfers.
- 🔄 If you experience interference, try restarting the router, as the Miracast protocol is sensitive to ether load.
The quality of the image depends on the power of your router and the distance to it. Miracast technology creates a direct connection, so the Internet can temporarily work slower on other devices. However, for viewing local videos or photos, this method is ideal, since it does not require access to the global network.
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To reduce delays when streaming games through Miracast, try to bring your phone and router closer to your TV, minimizing the number of walls between them.
Using the Google Home app for Android TV
If your Xiaomi TV is running a full-fledged Android TV operating system (rather than the simplified PatchWall without Google Certification), the best solution is to use the Google ecosystem.Honor smartphones with Google Services installed (GMS) or through third-party installers can effectively interact with the TV through the Google Home app.
First, you need to install the Google Home app on your smartphone. If your Honor doesn’t have Google services built-in, you’ll need to pre-installe. APK-file or use the AppGallery store to find analogues, although in this case native support for Google Cast is preferable.
The app will automatically detect the TV on the local network. Click on your Xiaomi TV icon in the list of devices. From the control menu that opens, select the Cast my screen button. On the TV screen, you will see a request for confirmation of connection, which you need to receive by the remote.
This is a good way to stream not only a desktop image, but also content from apps that support Google Cast. You can run YouTube or Netflix on your phone and “flip” the video to your TV with a single touch, while continuing to use your smartphone for other tasks.
What if Google Home doesn’t see TV?
Broadcast via Mi Remote and PatchWall
Owners of Xiaomi PatchWall TVs often use Mi Remote’s proprietary app or built-in system features to manage content. While the main purpose of these tools is to manage the remote, they can also serve as a bridge for transferring media files. Some firmware versions have a “Mi Drop” feature that allows you to send files directly.
To use this method, install the Mi Remote or Xiaomi app. TV (official Android/iOS) And then you go to your Honor phone, and you pair the devices through QR-The code displayed on the TV screen, you will access the media library of the smartphone directly from the TV interface. This is convenient for viewing a photo gallery or running video files stored in the phone's memory.
The setup process takes a few minutes. Open the app on your phone, click Add Device, and follow the instructions on the screen. You will be asked to enter the code that will appear on the big screen. After successfully linking to the TV menu, a folder with your smartphone name will appear.
| Method | Delay (Latency) | Image quality | Difficulty setting up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miracast | Medium | High (up to 1080p/4K) | Low. |
| Google Home | Low. | Very high (adaptive) | Medium |
| HDMI Cable | Absent. | Maximum (native) | Low. |
| DLNA (Mi Remote) | High (for photo/video) | Depends on the file. | Medium |
It is worth noting that this method is not suitable for duplicate screens in real time (for example, for games or browsers), it is designed exclusively for broadcasting media files. If your goal is to show a presentation or game, you should use the methods described in the previous sections.
Wired connection through HDMI-adapter
For users who are critically interested in connection stability and no delays, wired connectivity is the best solution. Since Honor smartphones do not have a full HDMI video output, you will need a special USB Type-C to HDMI adapter. It is important that your phone supports MHL or DisplayPort Alt Mode technology.
The connection process is elemental: insert the adapter into the charging connector of the phone, and connect the usual adapter HDMI-a cable, the second end of which is inserted into the Xiaomi TV. After that, on the TV remote, click the button for selecting the signal source (Input or the icon of the square with the arrow) and select the corresponding port. HDMI 1 HDMI 2.
⚠️ Note: Not all Honor models support image output via USB-C. Budget series (such as some Honor X or Lite models) may not have a video output.
The advantage of this method is that the image is transmitted in its original quality without the compression that wireless protocols use, and the phone does not discharge as quickly if the adapter has an additional port for charging (PD pass-through), which is ideal for connecting to the projector or conducting important demonstrations.
Solving Connection Problems
Despite the ease of settings, users may encounter difficulties. One of the most common problems is that the TV can't see the phone. In this case, try rebooting both devices and the router, sometimes by "forgetting" the Wi-Fi network on the phone and reconnecting with a password.
Another common situation is audio and image desynchronization, which is often the case with wireless methods in noisy air conditions, try switching the router to a less loaded channel or using the 5 GHz band, which is less susceptible to interference from neighbourhood networks and household appliances.
If you have an image on HDMI but no sound, check the audio settings on the TV menu, maybe the wrong audio output format is selected or external audio output is activated, and if the phone settings are set to Media Only or silent mode, you should also check if the phone settings are set to use the audio output format.
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In 90% of cases, connection problems are solved by simply restarting the router and updating the list of available devices in the broadcast menu.