Integrating your smartphone and TV into a single ecosystem gives you access to advanced multimedia capabilities. Xiaomi Mi TV and Redmi TV are built on Android TV, which provides a high degree of compatibility with mobile devices. You can stream photos and videos, display games or use your phone as a remote control.
There are several proven synchronization methods, each with its own advantages depending on your goals: wireless technology allows you to get rid of unnecessary wires, while cable connection ensures stable signal transmission without delay.
In this guide, we will take a look at all the current connectivity options, including working through the Mi Home app, Google Cast technology and wired interfaces, learn how to configure screen broadcasts, what nuances the Miracast protocol has, and how to solve typical connection problems if devices can not see each other.
Using the Mi Home application for management
The deepest integration with the smart home is provided by the official Mi Home app, which allows you not only to broadcast content, but also to fully control the TV from your smartphone, turning it into a universal remote.
The setup process starts with installing the app on your smartphone, and after you register for your Mi Account, the system will suggest adding a new device, and it is important that the TV is enabled to access the local network and allowed to be discovered by new devices.
- 📲 Download the Mi Home app from the official Google Play or App Store.
- 🔌 Turn on the TV and make sure it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the phone.
- 🔍 Click the Add Device button in the app and select your TV from the list of gadgets found.
- ✅ Confirm the pairing by entering the code displayed on the TV screen if required.
⚠️ Note: If the app doesn't find the TV, check the router settings. Some router models have the function of isolating customers. AP, which prevents devices on the same network from sharing data.
Once you pair successfully, your TV card will appear in the app interface, and by clicking on it, you will access a virtual remote with a touchpad, a text input keyboard, and media control buttons, which is especially useful when the physical remote is lost or its buttons are not working well.
Screen broadcasting through built-in Android features
The fastest way to bring a smartphone image to the big screen is by using the built-in “Translation” (Cast) feature, which is based on the Google Cast and Miracast protocols that are built into most modern Android smartphones.
To activate the feature, open the Quick Settings Panel on your phone (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).Look for an icon called Translation, Smart View (on Samsung), Projection or Screen Replay. Once turned on, the phone will start searching for available devices within Wi-Fi range.
From the list of available devices, select your Xiaomi TV. On the TV screen, you may see a request for connection permission, which must be confirmed by the remote control. From now on, everything that happens on the phone screen will be duplicated on the TV in real time.
☑️ Checklist for successful broadcast
It's worth noting that wireless broadcasts can cause a slight delay in the image, which is critical for dynamic games, but not noticeable when watching videos or photos, and the quality of the image depends on the speed of your router and signal level.
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To reduce latency when playing wirelessly, try switching your router to 5GHz if your TV and phone support this standard.
Connection via HDMI and adapters
If you want maximum image quality without compression and delay, or if the wireless network is unstable, the best solution is wired connectivity. This uses the HDMI interface. Since modern smartphones rarely have a full HDMI port, you will need a special adapter.
Owners of USB Type-C phones should use a USB-C to HDMI adapter. It is important that your smartphone supports USB video transmission technology (such as MHL or DisplayPort Alt Mode). Budget models often lack this feature, transferring only data and charge.
| Type of phone connector | Required adapter | Support for video |
|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C | USB-C to HDMI | Only flagships and mid-range |
| Micro-USB | MHL adapter | Rarely, old models |
| Lightning (iPhone) | Lightning to HDMI | All models (with limitations) |
The connection process is as simple as possible: insert an adapter into your phone, connect an HDMI cable to it, and the other end of the cable to the free port of the TV. Then select the appropriate signal source (for example, HDMI 1 or HDMI 2) with the remote control.
The advantage of this method is that it doesn't depend on Internet speed, and it doesn't load the phone's processor with decoding the video stream for the network, which is ideal for watching movies in 4K or giving presentations.
Broadcast from YouTube and Netflix apps
Special attention should be paid to streaming content directly from aggregator apps such as YouTube, Netflix or IVI, in which case the phone does not broadcast its entire screen, but acts as a remote, telling the TV what video to play from the Internet, which reduces the load on the smartphone battery.
To use the feature, find the Translation icon (a rectangle with waves in the corner) in the app on your phone. It is usually located in the upper right corner of the video player. Click on it and select your Xiaomi TV from the list of Chromecast built-in devices.
The video will start playing on the TV, and the phone will have controls: pause, volume, rewind. You can turn off the YouTube app and do other things, use instant messengers or even turn off the phone screen — playback on the TV will not stop.
⚠️ Warning: Make sure you are logged in to the same Google account on your TV and in the app on your phone if you plan to use the Watch Later feature or sync your browsing history.
What to do if the broadcast icon does not appear?
Using Bluetooth to transfer audio and files
While Bluetooth is more commonly associated with headphone connectivity, Xiaomi TVs allow you to use this protocol to transfer files and, in some cases, to output audio.This is a useful option if you want to listen to music from your phone through a quality TV speaker system.
To pair, go to your TV settings, select Settings → Remotes & Accessories → Add Accessory. On your phone, turn on Bluetooth and start searching for devices. When your TV name appears on the list (e.g. MI TV 4A), click on it to pair.
- 🎧 Open Bluetooth settings on your smartphone and find the TV.
- 🔢 On the TV screen will appear the confirmation code that you need to enter on the phone.
- 🎵 After connecting, select the audio or video file on your phone and specify Bluetooth as the output device.
Remember, Bluetooth bandwidth is limited, and you can't send high-resolution video through this channel, because the image will twitch and the sound will be desynchronized, and this method is only suitable for music or static images.
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Bluetooth on a Xiaomi TV is primarily designed to connect peripherals (earphones, gamepads, keyboards), and not for full-fledged multimedia broadcast.
Solving and eliminating errors
Even when you set up correctly, there can be situations where devices can't see each other or the connection is constantly broken, most often the problem lies in network settings or outdated software, first of all check whether the antivirus on the phone blocks the local connection.
If the TV is displayed on the list but the connection is reset, try restarting the router. Prolonged running of the router can lead to buffer overflows or distribution errors. IP-Also make sure that the TV has the latest firmware version installed.
To update the software go to the TV menu: Settings → On TV. → System update: If the automatic search does not find new versions, you can download the firmware from the official Xiaomi website to the official Xiaomi site USB-flash drive and set it up manually.
⚠️ Note: When updating the TV firmware through USB-the drive does not remove the flash drive or turn off the power until the process is complete.
In rare cases, resetting network settings on both devices helps. On Android, it is done through Settings → System → Resetting → Resetting Wi-Fi, mobile Internet and Bluetooth settings. After that, you will need to re-enter passwords from the networks.