Modern multimedia systems make it easy to stream content from a mobile device to a large screen, and the bundle of Samsung smartphone with a Xiaomi Mi TV P1 is no exception. Users often face the need to display photos, videos or even a full screen image for more comfortable viewing of movies or presentations. Thanks to the built-in support of Google Chromecast technologies and the Miracast protocol, the process of synchronizing devices from different brands has become as simple and intuitive as possible.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available connectivity methods, from wireless technologies to wired solutions for stable high-quality signal transmission. You will learn how to use native Android features, third-party applications and special cables to achieve the best result.
To get started, make sure both devices are charged or connected to a power source, and also have access to the same Wi-Fi network. This is a basic requirement for most wireless data methods. Ignoring this rule is the most common reason why a phone doesn't see a TV on the list of available devices.
Device preparation and network verification
The first and most critical step is to set up the network environment: both Samsung Galaxy and Xiaomi Mi TV P1 devices must be on the same subnet, which means they must be connected to the same router, preferably using a single frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz), although modern routers often combine them into a single network.
Check if your smartphone has Wi-Fi on. Go to the settings and make sure the switch is activated. Go to the network settings menu on your TV and check your connection status. If one device uses mobile Internet (4G/5G) and the other uses home Wi-Fi, you won't be able to establish the connection.
⚠️ Note: Using Guest Network (WIFI) on a router may block devices from being discovered by each other due to customer isolation.
It’s also worth updating the software of both gadgets to the latest. On Xiaomi TVs, this is done through Settings → About TV → System Update. On Samsung smartphones, the path usually looks like: Settings → Software Update → Download and Install. Fresh drivers often contain patches for media protocols.
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Using Smart View on Samsung
The easiest and fastest way to stream an image is to use the built-in Smart View feature, which is based on the Miracast standard, which is natively supported by the Android TV operating system installed on Xiaomi TVs.
To start, lower the notification curtain on your Samsung smartphone from top to bottom. Find an icon called "Smart View" or "Translation." If the icon is not visible, flip the screen to the right or click on three points to edit the Quick Access panel. Once activated, the phone will start searching for available devices.
Your Xiaomi Mi TV P1 should appear on the list of devices found. Click on it. A request for connection permission may appear on the TV screen, which must be confirmed by the remote control, and then the image from the phone will appear on the large screen.
- 📱 Screen broadcast: Complete duplication of everything that happens on the smartphone display, including notifications and desktop.
- 🎬 Video streaming: In some apps (YouTube, Netflix) the picture is transmitted directly, allowing you to turn off the phone screen or use it for other tasks.
- ⚙️ Quality settings: In the Smart View menu, you can change the resolution and aspect ratio to optimize performance.
- 🔊 Sound: Audio stream is also transmitted to the TV, providing surround sound through speakers TV.
It is important to note that when using Smart View, the smartphone screen should be turned on if you do not use the Always On mode in the settings.This can lead to increased battery consumption.
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To reduce latency when playing or working with the interface, close the background apps on your smartphone that consume traffic, such as torrents or cloud syncs.
Broadcasting via Google Home and Chromecast
Because Xiaomi Mi TV P1s are Android TV-based, they have built-in support for Chromecast technology, which allows you to stream content from apps directly, bypassing the smartphone screen, or duplicate the entire screen through the Google Home system app.
Make sure your Samsung smartphone has Google Home installed. If it doesn't, download it from the Play Market. Open the app and find your TV on the device list. If the devices are on the same network, they should be automatically identified.
Click on the TV icon in the Google Home app. From the menu that opens, select the "Cast my screen" button. The system will warn you that everything that happens on the screen, including personal data, will be broadcasted. Confirm the action by clicking "Start now".
The advantage of this method is high stability and support for a wide range of formats. In addition, many applications, such as YouTube or Spotify, have a built-in Cast button (rectangle with waves), which allows you to run video or music immediately on the TV without complex settings.
| Parameter | Smart View (Miracast) | Google Chromecast | HDMI Cable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of connection | Wireless (Wi-Fi Direct) | Wireless (via router) | Wired |
| Delay. | Medium | Low (for video) | Absent. |
| Working in the background | No (screen active) | Yes (for supported applications) | No. |
| Quality. | Depends on the signal. | Up to 4K HDR | Maximum. |
Connection via HDMI cable and adapters
For users who want maximum image quality without compression and delay, wired connection is the best solution. Samsung smartphones support video output via USB Type-C port using the MHL or DisplayPort Alt Mode standard.
You will need a special USB Type-C to HDMI adapter. Connect the adapter to the phone's charging socket, and insert an HDMI cable into the adapter itself, the second end of which goes to the TV. Switch the signal source on the TV to the appropriate HDMI port (for example, HDMI 1 or HDMI 2).
The image should appear automatically. If this does not happen, check the phone settings. In some Samsung models, you need to manually activate the output of the image in the Settings menu → Connections → Connect to your PC or through the notification curtain after connecting the cable.
⚠️ Not all Samsung smartphones support video output via USB-C. Budget series (such as some A or M series models) may not have DisplayPort Alt Mode hardware support and the adapter will not work.
The cable ensures a stable 4K signal transmission even when there is no internet connection, ideal for viewing heavy files from an external hard drive connected to a phone or for showing presentations in poor Wi-Fi environments.
Why isn't the cable working?
Use of third-party applications for DLNA
If standard methods don’t work or you need to stream files of specific formats, applications using the DLNA protocol come to the rescue. Xiaomi TVs have a built-in media player that can receive streaming video over a local network.
One popular solution is the BubbleUPnP or LocalCast app. Install the app of your choice on a Samsung smartphone. Launch it and wait for it to find your Xiaomi TV online.
Select a file (video, photo or music) in your phone's memory or network path. Click on the broadcast icon and select the output device. The app will send a stream link directly to the TV's media player, which decodes the video itself.
- 📂 Support for formats: Play files that a standard phone player may not pull (MKV, AVI, FLAC).
- 🎮 Control: The ability to use the phone as a playback control (pause, rewind, volume).
- 🌐 Local area network: Traffic does not go to the Internet, speed is limited only by the speed of the router.
This method is especially useful if you keep a collection of films on the site. NAS-server or just in the memory of the phone and want to watch them on the big screen without first copying to the flash drive.
Troubleshooting and troubleshooting
Even with the right setup, there may be technical difficulties. Often users complain that the TV is not visible in the list of devices. In this case, try rebooting the router, as the network cache may overflow or conflict. IP-address.
Another common problem is desynchronization of sound and video, which often happens when the Wi-Fi channel is overloaded by neighboring networks, try to switch the router to a less busy frequency (for example, from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz), or move the devices closer together.
If the image twitches or is low resolution, check the resolution settings in the Smart View menu. Also make sure the TV does not turn on energy-saving modes, which can limit the performance of the processor when processing the video stream.
⚠️ Warning: Antivirus programs or firewalls on your smartphone can block your local connection. If nothing helps, try temporarily disabling network protection in Samsung's security settings.
In the event of persistent wireless connection problems, resetting network settings on the phone (Settings → General settings → Reset → Network settings reset) often helps restore the correct operation of communication modules.
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90% of connection problems are solved by restarting the router and checking that both devices are on the same subnet (the same SSID).