Modern Xiaomi smartphones have powerful screens and a great camera, but for watching movies in high quality, the diagonal of a mobile device is often not enough. The situation when you need to urgently show a presentation to colleagues or run a family movie on the big screen, arises regularly. Fortunately, the Mi Home ecosystem and the Android operating system provide many tools for wireless image transfer.
There are several proven ways to stream content, each with its own features: you can use built-in system features, third-party apps, or even a physical connection. The choice of method depends on your TV model, Internet availability, and picture quality requirements. In this article, we will detail how to connect a Xiaomi phone to a TV so that you can enjoy content without delay.
Before you start setting up, make sure both your smartphone and your TV work correctly. A stable connection is a key success factor. If you plan to stream 4K video, the network speed requirements will be significantly higher than for a regular photo or document presentation. Let's look at the basic techniques that will turn your Xiaomi TV or third-party Smart TV into a multimedia hub.
Use of the built-in wireless display function
The easiest and fastest way is to use the native Mi Cast (or Wireless Display in older versions of MIUI), a technology based on the Miracast standard that allows you to transmit images directly without the need for a router, although having a shared Wi-Fi network often speeds up the process of detecting devices.
To get started, lower the notification curtain on your Xiaomi smartphone and find the Broadcast or Cast icon. If the icon is not available quickly, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Broadcast. Turn on the feature and the phone will start searching for available signal receivers.
On the TV side, you also need to activate the reception mode. On the Xiaomi Remote remotes, it is often a separate button or item in the menu of Input signal sources. If you have a TV of another brand (Samsung, LG, Sony), look for apps called "Screen Share", "Mirroring" or "Translation".
Once the TV is listed on your smartphone screen, just click on the name. The image from the phone is instantly duplicated to the big screen. This method is ideal for showing a photo gallery or running videos from browsers that do not support Chromecast.
⚠️ Note: When using the Miracast method, the phone can heat up more, and the battery will discharge faster than usual, since there is an active processing of the video stream in real time.
☑️ Pre-broadcast checks
Broadcasting via Google Home and Chromecast
If your TV is equipped with a built-in Chromecast or runs on Android TV, this is the most stable option. Unlike Miracast, it uses the DLNA/Google Cast protocol, which allows the phone to act only as a remote control while the TV itself loads the content.
To implement this method, you will need the Google Home app available in the Play Market. Install it and log in to your Google account.The app will automatically scan the network and find compatible devices like the Xiaomi Mi Box or Android TVs.
In the app, select your TV and click Broadcast. Image quality is often higher and input latency is minimal. This is especially important if you plan to not just watch movies but also play mobile games on the big screen.
Many video services, such as YouTube, Netflix and IVI, have a built-in Cast button (a rectangle with waves), and by clicking on it inside the app, you will send a link to the video directly to the TV, freeing the smartphone for other tasks.
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For the best image quality in Google Home, select High Performance mode in the broadcast settings if the Wi-Fi network supports 5 GHz.
Aggregator applications for Smart TV
When standard methods don't work or the TV isn't a smart device, third-party aggregator apps come to the rescue, creating a bridge between the phone's file system and the TV, and popular solutions are Web Video Caster, BubbleUPnP, or Xiaomi's proprietary Mi Remote app.
The principle of their operation is simple: you install the receiver app on the TV (if it is Android). TV) or using a built-in Smart browser TV, You run a client app on your phone, and they find each other locally. IP-address.
The DLNA method is particularly popular. The file manager has a built-in feature called Explorer on Xiaomi: Select a video file, click "More" and select "Translate." The phone will find the TV on the network and start transmitting.
- 📺 Web Video Caster: Ideal for streaming video from the browser, able to bypass some restrictions of sites.
- 📁 BubbleUPnP: A powerful tool for working with media libraries and cloud storage, supports complex audio codecs.
- 📱 Xiaomi Mi Remote: Allows you not only to broadcast, but also to fully control the TV, as long as it supports the Mi Remote protocol.
Using third-party software gives you flexibility, but requires initial setup, and make sure that the firewall on the router does not block local connections between devices.
Why can the video twitch?
Connection through HDMI-cable)
For those with maximum quality and zero latency, wired connectivity remains king.However, most Xiaomi smartphones don't have a native HDMI output. You'll need a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
It is important to understand that not all Xiaomi models support video output via USB. This feature (DisplayPort Alt Mode) usually have flagship Xiaomi series 13/14 Pro, Mi 10/11 Ultra and some models of the Mix series. Budget models (Redmi, Poco) often do not have this feature.
If your phone supports video output, the process is simple: connect the adapter to the smartphone, insert HDMI-cable to adapter and TV, the image will appear automatically, in the phone settings (Settings) → Connection and sharing → Connection to TV) you can choose the mode of operation: mirror display or extended screen.
| Method | Quality. | Delay. | We need the Internet. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Cast (Miracast) | Up to 1080p. | Medium | No (Wi-Fi Direct) |
| Google Cast | Up to 4K HDR | Low. | Yes (locally) |
| HDMI Cable | Up to 4K 60Hz | Absent. | No. |
| DLNA (Files) | Depends on the file. | Low. | No. |
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Wired HDMI is the only way to get a 4K picture without compression and delay, but it requires compatibility of a particular smartphone model.
Creating a local area network and DLNA server
If you have a movie archive on a phone that you want to watch on TV without having to transfer files, use DLNA technology, which allows you to share folders of media files over the local network.
On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall or Android TV, this feature is built in. You just need to open the Gallery or Media Player app on your TV and select the source of the Smartphone.
On the phone side, you may need to install a server application, such as VLC for Android or Solid Explorer. In the settings of these applications, turn on the option "Network Access" or "DLNA Server", and then the TV will see the phone as network storage.
The good thing about this method is that it doesn't duplicate the screen, it only transfers the video file itself. The TV decodes it on its own, which reduces the load on the smartphone and allows you to watch the video in its original quality without the compression artifacts that are characteristic of the wireless screen.
Resolving problems and frequently asked questions
Even with the right setup, there can be technical difficulties, most often the problem is different protocol versions or router security settings. If the TV can't see the phone, try restarting both devices and the router.
It’s also worth checking if the router is enabled with AP Isolation, which prevents devices on the same Wi-Fi network from communicating with each other, blocking the ability to stream.
⚠️ Note: If the broadcast sound is coming and the image is not (black screen), this often means a problem with the broadcast. DRM-Some streaming services block the output of protected content through Miracast.
To solve latency problems, try switching your router to 5GHz, which provides a higher data rate, which is critical for high-resolution video.