Today’s Xiaomi Mi TVs have powerful multimedia stuffing, but often users lack a quick way to bring photos or videos from their smartphone to the big screen. Fortunately, the Android TV ecosystem on which these devices are based offers many options for broadcasting content. You can use Google’s built-in features, Xiaomi’s specialized apps or the standard Miracast protocols.
In this article, we will take a look at all the current methods of connection, from wireless technologies to physical cables, and learn not only to duplicate the screen, but also to run content from applications, control the TV as a remote control and eliminate typical connection errors, understanding these processes will turn your smart TV into a full-fledged entertainment center.
Before you start setting up, make sure that both your smartphone and your TV are in good working order. It is important that the software on your gadgets is updated to the latest versions, as older firmware may not support the latest codecs or data protocols. We will look at the nuances for Android and iOS to cover the needs of all users.
Preparation of devices and Wi-Fi networks
The foundation of any wireless broadcast is a stable local area network. For Miracast and Google Cast to work properly, it is critical that your smartphone and Xiaomi Mi TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you have a dual-band router, it is advisable to use 5 GHz to transmit high-resolution video without delay.
Check your router settings: sometimes manufacturers set up customers (AP Isolation, which prevents devices on the network from "seeing" each other, in which case the phone simply won't find the TV in the list of available devices to connect to. VPN on the smartphone, as a virtual change IP-Addresses may disrupt local connection.
⚠️ Note: If your router distributes two networks with the same name (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), make sure that both devices are connected to one of them, and not spaced in different frequencies, as some routers may block the bridge between frequencies.
To check the quality of the signal, you can run any video streaming on the phone. If the video is buffered or of poor quality, you may want to reboot the router before you start setting up the TV. Channel stability directly affects the smoothness of the picture when you duplicate the screen.
Use of the built-in Chromecast feature
Since Xiaomi Mi TV runs on Android TV, they natively built support for Google Cast technology. This is the most convenient way to stream content from applications such as YouTube, Netflix or Chrome browser, without fully loading the phone interface on the TV screen. To work this feature on the smartphone must be installed Google Home app or the corresponding services Google Play.
The process of running the broadcast usually looks the same in most supportive applications: you need to open a video or photo, find the icon of the rectangle with waves (Cast symbol), and select your TV from the list. The system will automatically establish a connection, and the content will begin to play on the large screen, allowing you to use the phone for other tasks.
- 📱 Open a video app (such as YouTube) on your smartphone.
- 📺 Click on the Cast icon in the corner of the player.
- 📡 Choose your Xiaomi Mi TV list of available devices.
- ▶️ Enjoy watching by using your phone as a remote control.
If you want to broadcast your phone screen (for example, to show a presentation or a game that doesn’t have Cast support), use the screen translation feature in the Google Home app. Find your TV in the list of devices, click Translate screen and confirm the action. The delay in games can be noticeable, so this method is better suited for static content.
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To minimize delays when broadcasting games, close the background apps on your smartphone to free up processor resources and Wi-Fi channel.
Translation via Miracast and Translation
Miracast is the standard for mirror display and is supported by most Xiaomi Android smartphones and TVs. Unlike Chromecast, which often requires cloud services, Miracast creates a direct Wi-Fi Direct connection between devices. On Xiaomi TVs, this feature is often simply called "Translation" or "Wireless Display".
To activate the reception of the signal on the TV, you need to find the corresponding application in the menu or call it through voice search. In some versions of the MIUI for TV firmware, this feature is built into the Input menu. Once activated, the TV will go into standby mode.
⚠️ Note: On some models of phones with a shell MIUI The function may be called a "Wireless Monitor" and may be located in the "Connections and Sharing" section".
On the smartphone side, the algorithm is this: lower the notification curtain, find the Translation button (or "Projection," "Smart View," depending on the brand of the phone), the phone will start searching for available displays. Once the name of your TV appears, click on it. The image from the phone will instantly appear on the TV.
☑️ Checking before connecting Miracast
Connection of iPhone and iPad (AirPlay)
Owners of Apple equipment may face the question of compatibility, since iOS uses its own AirPlay protocol. However, modern Xiaomi Mi TVs often have built-in support for AirPlay 2, or allow you to install an official application to emulate it, which allows you to display the screen of an iPhone, iPad or Mac without unnecessary wires.
If your TV supports AirPlay natively (usually indicated in specs or seen when searching for devices in the iOS Control Center), just click Screen Replay at Control Point. If there is no built-in support, you will need to install an app from the Google Play Store on your TV. Popular options include AirScreen or Receiver for AirPlay.
Once you install the app on your TV, you run it. It creates a virtual receiver that your iPhone will see as a standard Apple TV device. Then the standard steps are swipe down (or up) on the iPhone, select Screen Replay and connect to the TV, while the picture quality remains high, and the latency is minimal.
- 🍏 Make sure that the iPhone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- 📺 Install the AirPlay emulator app on your TV (if there is no built-in one).
- 📱 Open "Control Point" on your iPhone and select "Screen Replay".
- 🔗 Choose your TV from the list and enjoy the content.
What if the sound is coming and there is no picture?
Wired connection via HDMI and USB-C
Wireless technology is convenient, but it doesn't always provide the perfect picture due to data compression or interference on the air. For watching 4K HDR video or games with minimal latency (input lag), the best way to use a wired connection. Most modern smartphones with a USB Type-C port support video output via the DisplayPort Alt Mode standard.
You'll need a special adapter from USB-C to HDMI. Just connect the adapter to the phone, and to it - a regular HDMI cable, the second end of which is inserted into the Xiaomi Mi TV. The TV automatically determines the new signal source, you just have to switch the source (Input) to the appropriate HDMI port through the remote.
This method also allows you to charge your phone while you're watching if the adapter has an additional power port, which is especially true for long sessions, because the screen of your smartphone when you're actively transmitting a video signal can quickly drain.
⚠️ Note: Not all budget smartphones support video output via USB-C. Check your model specifications: there should be support for the standard MHL DisplayPort Alt Mode or the adapter won’t work.
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Wired connection through HDMI-The adapter guarantees no delays and maximum picture quality, which is critical for games and viewing. 4K-content.
Specialized applications for management and broadcasting
In addition to system features, there are many third-party applications that expand the possibilities of interaction. The official Mi Remote app (or "Mi Remote") turns the phone into a full-fledged remote control, allowing you to control the TV even without an infrared port, as well as transfer files and photos to the screen.
To transfer multimedia files (video, photos, music) from your phone to your TV, DLNA applications are great. A popular solution is LocalCast, or a built-in TV player that can see shared folders on your smartphone. You just pick a file on your phone, hit Send, and choose a TV.
Another powerful tool is the Xiaomi Home app, which is designed to manage smart homes, but in some regions and versions, it allows you to manage media content and stream photos from the gallery directly to the TV screen, as long as both devices are authorized to share the same Mi Account acca.
Table of comparison of connection methods
To make it easier for you to choose the best way, we have put the main characteristics of the methods in a comparative table, and pay attention to the network requirements and the quality of data transmission.
| Method | Image quality | Delay (Latency) | The need for Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromecast | High (up to 4K) | Low. | Yes (required) |
| Miracast | Depends on the signal. | Medium | Yes (to search) |
| AirPlay | High. | Low. | Yes (required) |
| HDMI Cable | Maximum. | Minimum | No. |
Solving and eliminating errors
Even when set up correctly, there may be failures. If your phone can't see the TV, the first thing you do is check if the antivirus or firewall on your router has blocked local device interactions. Also try rebooting the Wi-Fi module on both devices: turn it off and turn it on again.
If the picture twitches or is interrupted, most likely, there is not enough bandwidth of the channel. Try to reduce the quality of the streaming video in the application settings or get closer to the router. For Android 12 and later, sometimes resetting the network settings on the phone, if the problem is systemic.
If there is sound and no image (black screen), this may indicate a problem with the image. DRM-Some streaming services block screen recording or broadcasting through “unsecured” protocols, in which case only using the built-in Cast button inside the player application itself, rather than duplicating the entire screen, will help.