How to sync Xiaomi TVs: The Complete Guide to 2026

Synchronizing Xiaomi TVs opens up possibilities that many users don’t even know about, from mirroring a smartphone screen to creating multi-screen systems for theaters or managing a smart home through a single remote control. However, not all features work out of the box — some require customization through Mi Home, Google Home or third-party apps.

In this article, we’ll break down all ways to sync Xiaomi TVs (including Mi models). TV 4/5, Mi TV A2/P1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV You will learn how to set up multi-room mode, connect the TV to Apple AirPlay or Google Cast, and avoid the typical errors that cause sync to break down.

Particular attention will be paid to the hidden functions of the firmware MIUI TV 3.0+, These features allow you to synchronize the sound settings, brightness and even channel lists between multiple TVs without cloud services, which are rarely documented, but greatly simplify the life of owners of multiple Xiaomi devices.

1. synchronization of two Xiaomi TVs between each other

If you have multiple Xiaomi TVs at home (such as in the living room and bedroom), they can be synchronized to:

• 🔄 Content mirroring – streaming the same video to both screens at the same time.
• 🎵 Multi-room sound – using TVs as part of an audio system (e.g. for parties).
• ⚙️ General settings – synchronization of brightness, color profile, list of channels.

For this purpose, both TVs must be:

• 📶 Connected to a single Wi-Fi network (or via Ethernet to a single router).
• 📱 Linked to one Mi Account (or Google if you use Google Home).
• 🔄 Updated to MIUI TV 3.0 or later (check in Settings) → On TV).

The most reliable way is to use the built-in function “Multi-room mode”:

1. On both TVs, go to Settings. → Devices and accounts → Multi-room mode.
2. Select “Create a Group” on the main TV and “Join” on the second.
3. Confirm synchronization through QR-code PIN (appear on screen).
4. In the group menu, select which settings to sync: sound, image or applications.

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⚠️ Note: If the TV sets are different (for example, Mi) TV 4S mi TV Q2), Some features may not work properly due to hardware differences, in which case use Google Home for basic sync.

2. Synchronization of Xiaomi TV phone-wise (Android/iPhone)

Connecting your TV to your smartphone allows you to stream videos, games or presentations to the big screen. Xiaomi supports several protocols:

• 📱 Mi Screen Mirroring (for Android smartphones) Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO).
• 🍎 Apple AirPlay (for Apple AirPlay) iPhone/iPad, required MIUI TV 3.0+).
• 🌐 Google Cast (Universal for Android and iOS).

Instructions for Android smartphones:

1. On the TV, turn on Settings → Connection and Sharing → Miracast.
2. On your smartphone, open “Settings” → Connections → Screen Transfer (on Xiaomi – Quick Settings) → Screen Mirroring»).
3. Choose your TV from the list of available devices.
4. Confirm your TV connection (may be required) PIN-code).

For the iPhone:

1. On the TV, activate Settings. → Connection and sharing → AirPlay.
2. On your iPhone, swipe down to call “Control Point” and click “Duplicate Screen”.
3. Choose your Xiaomi TV list.

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⚠️ Note: When using Google Cast on Xiaomi TV In 2020, you may experience stuttering video due to a weak Wi-Fi module. Solution: connect the TV to the router via an Ethernet adapter (sold separately).

3. Smart Home Synchronization (Mi Home, Google Home, Alice)

Xiaomi TVs can be integrated into the smart home ecosystem to:

• 🏠 Manage voice through Alice, Google Assistant or Siri.
• 🔌 Automatic on/off schedules or triggers (e.g. when returning home).
• 🎬 Synchronization with other devices (lamps, curtains, air conditioners).

To connect to Mi Home:

1. Install the Mi Home app on your smartphone.
2. Add the TV to the app via “Add the device» → «Television».
3. Confirm the connection on the TV screen (will appear) QR-code).
4. Configure scenarios in the Automation section (e.g., If the temperature is >25°C, turn on the TV on the Weather channel"»).

For Google Home:

1. Open the Google Home app and click “Add» → «Set up the device».
2. Select “Configure new devices” and follow the instructions.
3. Once connected, the TV will appear in the list of voice-controlled devices (e.g., “OK Google, turn on Mi.”) TV YouTube»).

Synchronization with smart lamps (e.g. Yeelight):

• 💡 In Mi Home, create a script: If the TV is on, set the lamps brightness 30% and warm light».
• 🎮 For gamers: Configure “If the game is running, turn on Philips Hue backlight in dynamic mode».

4.Sync settings between TVs (no cloud)

Few people know, but Xiaomi TVs are on the market. MIUI TV 3.0+ They can synchronize settings locally, without cloud services:

• 🔒 You don’t want to use your Mi or Google account.
• 📡 You have a weak internet, but you have a local network.
• ⚡ You need to quickly transfer the settings to the new TV.

How it works:

1. On the original TV, go to Settings → System system → Backup.
2. Select “Local Backup” and save the file to USB-accumulator.
3. Connect this drive to the second TV.
4. On the second TV, select Settings → System system → Recovery and enter the file.

What exactly is synchronized:

• 📺 List of channels (including order and selected channels).
• 🎨 Image settings (brightness, contrast, color profile).
• 🔊 Sound settings (equalizer, volume by default).
• 📁 List of installed applications (but not their data!).

⚠️ Note: Local sync does not carry accounts (Netflix, YouTube), browsing history and saved passwords.

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If the colors are lost on the second TV after synchronization, check the matrix model in Settings. → On TV. → Hardware information: Different matrices (e.g, VA vs IPS) They can display the same profile in different ways.

5. Synchronization through third-party applications (Kodi, Plex, DLNA)

If the built-in features of Xiaomi are not enough, you can use third-party solutions for advanced synchronization:

• 📁 DLNA-server – for streaming media files from a PC or NAS.
• 🎬 Kodi/Plex — Synchronize film libraries between devices.
• 🎮 Steam Link – for broadcasting games from PC to TV.

DLNA setting:

1. On the TV, turn on Settings. → Network and access → DLNA.
2. On the PC, install it. DLNA-server (e.g., Serviio or Plex Media Server).
3. In the server settings, specify folders with media files.
4. On the TV, open the Media Player app and select your server from the list.

For Kodi:

1. Install Kodi on your TV via Google Play or a third-party installer (e.g. Send Files to) TV).
2. On PC, set up a shared folder with movies (via SMB or NFS).
3. In Kodi on TV add source: "Files» → «Add a source» → «Protocol SMB».
4. Indicate. IP-PC address and access data.

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For maximum synchronization of media library between several TVs Xiaomi optimally use Plex with a central server on the PC or NAS. This will allow you to synchronize not only files, but also tags, subtitles and browsing history.

6. Solving synchronization problems

If Xiaomi TVs don’t sync, check out:

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Typical errors and decisions:

• 🔴 «Device not found" while mirroring: Check if Miracast is on on your TV (Settings → Connection → Miracast. On your Android smartphone, turn on Debugging by USB» (Settings → The phone. → Assembly number - tap 7 times).
• 🔴 «Unable to connect to Wi-Fi": Try connecting to a 2.4 GHz network instead of 5 GHz (some Xiaomi models) TV Do not work well with 5 GHz. disable Smart Connection in router settings (may interfere with stable connection).
• 🔴 «Sound and video are not synced" when streaming: In the settings of the TV, turn on Settings → Sound. → Lip/sound sync. If you use Google Cast, reduce bitrate in the source app settings.

To reset all network settings on the TV:

Settings → Network and access → Additional → Resetting network settings

⚠️ Note: If the sync with Mi Home is lost after the firmware update, try untie and re-tether the TV in the app. Sometimes Xiaomi servers reset the device after major updates.

7.Sync for gamers: cloud services and Steam Link

Xiaomi TVs with Xiaomi MIUI TV 3.0+ support:

• 🎮 Steam Link – streaming games from PC on TV.
• ☁️ GeForce NOW Xbox Cloud Gaming – Cloud Gaming.
• 🕹️ Moonlight is an alternative to Steam Link NVIDIA GPU.

Steam Link setting:

1. Install Steam Link from Google Play on your TV.
2. On PC, turn on “Steam Settings” → Settings in the house → Streaming transmission».
3. Connect the gamepad to the TV (by Bluetooth or USB).
4. In Steam Link on TV, select your PC and start the game.

For Moonlight (required) GPU NVIDIA):

1. On PC, install Moonlight Internet Hosting and GeForce Experience.
2. On your TV, install Moonlight via Send Files to TV (APK-file).
3. Add your PC to the list of devices in Moonlight on TV.

Optimization for gaming:

• 📶 Connect the TV to the router via Ethernet (latency will decrease from 50–100 ms to 10–20 ms).
• 🎯 In the settings of the TV, turn on Settings → Screen. → Game mode (reduces input delay).
• 🔧 On PC in GeForce Experience, select “Quality: Customizable” → Bitrate 50 Mbps».

FAQ: Frequent questions about synchronization Xiaomi TV