Xiaomi’s modern Smart TVs are powerful multimedia centers that can play content from the web, but it often requires displaying images directly from the smartphone screen, whether it’s a family photo, an important presentation document, or just a movie that’s more convenient to look at a large diagonal. Fortunately, the Android TV ecosystem on which most of the brand’s TVs are based offers a variety of native tools for wireless data transfer.
Before you start setting up, make sure that both devices — and Xiaomi Mi TV and your mobile gadget — are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This is a fundamental condition for most wireless broadcast protocols. If the router distributes two frequencies (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), it is desirable that both gadgets are on the same subnet, although modern routers often combine them into a single logical network.
There are several basic video streaming technologies, and the choice of the specific method depends on your goals: whether you just need to mirror the screen or run the video in the background. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways, from built-in Android features to the use of specialized applications for streaming.
⚠️ Note: When using high-resolution wireless broadcasting (4K HDR) Make sure the Wi-Fi signal is stable. Interrupting the flow can cause sound and image to become out of sync or artifacts to appear.
Use of the built-in Chromecast feature
Xiaomi TVs are powered by Android TV, which has built-in support for Google Chromecast technology. This is perhaps the most convenient way to watch videos from popular services such as YouTube, Netflix or online cinemas. You don't have to duplicate the entire screen of your smartphone; just choose the playback source.
To get started, open the app with the video on your phone. In the upper right corner or in the player menu, find the characteristic rectangle icon with the waves in the corner. By clicking on it, the system will suggest a list of available devices. Select your Xiaomi TV from the list, and the video will play on the big screen while the phone can be used for other tasks.
If the icon doesn't appear, check to see if Google Play services are updated on both devices, and sometimes you need to reboot the Wi-Fi module on your TV through the settings menu.
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For the best quality of streaming over Chromecast, use a 5GHz Wi-Fi network, as it provides higher bandwidth for 4K video.
Screen broadcast via Miracast (Wireless Display)
When you want to show the full content of a screen, for example, to show a presentation or a game, Miracast technology is used. On Xiaomi TVs, this feature is often called "Wireless Display" or "Screen Mirroring", which allows you to create an exact copy of the image from the phone on the TV in real time.
You need to activate the appropriate mode on the TV. Go to the main menu and find the Wireless Display or Screen Mirroring app. After you start, the screen will wait for the connection. On an Android smartphone, the path may differ depending on the manufacturer's shell, but it is usually in the notification curtain or in the settings.
- 📱 Open quick settings on your phone (swipe top-down).
- 📡 Find the button "Translation", "Smart View" or "Projection".
- 📺 Select your Xiaomi TV from the list of found devices.
- ✅ Confirm the connection on the TV screen if you receive a request.
iPhone owners should remember that native support for AirPlay on Xiaomi TVs may not be available in older models, in which case you will need to install a third-party app on the TV itself from the Google Play Store, emulating the reception of AirPlay signals.
Preparation for connection: Checklist
Before trying to connect devices, it is important to conduct a basic diagnostic of the network and settings, and often the problems arise not because of a malfunction of the equipment, but because of the banal settings of the router or energy saving.
☑️ Checking the broadcast readiness
Special attention should be paid to the power saving mode on the smartphone. Aggressive charge saving settings can block the background work of discovery services that search for a TV on the network, it is recommended to temporarily turn off energy savings or add a broadcast app to the exceptions.
Use of third-party streaming apps
If the built-in methods don't work or the functionality isn't enough, specialized apps come to the rescue. For Xiaomi TVs, there are many utility options available in the Google Play store that expand connectivity, some of the most popular are AirScreen, AirPin or TV Cast.
The AirScreen app is a versatile solution that adds support for AirPlay (for Apple devices), Google Cast and Miracast protocols simultaneously. Once installed on a TV and launched, it becomes visible to the iPhone as an Apple TV device, and to Android as a Chromecast.
For users who want to stream local video files from their phone, Web Video Caster is a great fit, allowing them to open video files on their phone and send a link or stream directly to the TV’s built-in player, bypassing real-time screen encoding, which reduces battery load.
| Annex | Support for protocols | Phone platform | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirScreen | AirPlay, Cast, Miracast | Android, iOS | Universality, stability |
| TV Cast | DLNA, Cast | Android, iOS | Working with the browser |
| BubbleUPnP | DLNA, Chromecast | Android | Working with local files |
| Web Video Caster | DLNA, Cast, AirPlay | Android, iOS | Broadcast from the browser |
Why can't the app see the TV?
Wired connection via HDMI adapter
Wireless technology is convenient, but it doesn't always provide the perfect picture because of delays or signal compression. For gamers or when viewing heavy content at maximum bitrate, wired connectivity is the best solution. Since modern smartphones don't have an HDMI port, a special adapter will be required.
Owners of Android smartphones with a port USB Type-C needs to make sure their device supports the technology MHL Or DisplayPort Alt Mode. If you have support, just buy an adapter. USB-C to HDMI. One end is inserted into the phone, HDMI-cable to the TV and the image appears automatically.
For iPhone users, the situation depends on the model. For devices with a Lightning connector, you will need the original Lightning to Digital AV Adapter. For new iPhone 15 and higher models equipped with a USB-C port, any certified USB-C to HDMI cable that supports video signal will suit.
⚠️ Attention: Cheap Chinese adapters with AliExpress often don't support video transmission, only charging. Use only certified accessories or proven brands (Anker, Baseus, Ugreen, Original).
The advantage of wired is that there is no delay (input lag), which is critical for dynamic games, and the picture quality will match the original signal without compression, which is used by wireless protocols.
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Wired connection through HDMI-The adapter is the only way to get a picture without delays and compression artifacts, which is ideal for gaming and viewing. 3D-film.
Solutions (Frequent Problems and Their Resolve)
Even with the right setup, users can face difficulties, and one of the common problems is when the TV is visible on the list, but the connection is reset after a few seconds, often indicating a weak Wi-Fi signal or a channel overload.
Try rebooting your router by turning it off for 30 seconds. It's also worth checking if the TV or phone itself is updating in the background, as it consumes bandwidth. If you use a VPN on your phone, be sure to turn it off, as it changes the network address and hides local devices.
In some cases, cleaning the cache of the Google Play Services app on your TV helps. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Google Play Services → Memory → Clear the cache. This action is safe and will not delete your personal data.