How to bring a movie from your Xiaomi phone to your TV

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO have the highest quality screens, but even the best arrays can’t match the diagonal of a home theater. The desire to move a favorite picture or series from a small display to a large TV screen arises from every smart device owner. Fortunately, the Mi Home ecosystem and the MIUI (or HyperOS) operating system offer many built-in tools for organizing wireless broadcasting.

You don't have to be an expert in networking to set up a connection. The process of casting or screen mirroring has become as simple and intuitive as possible. In this article, we'll take a look at all the methods available, from standard protocols to specialized applications.

Keep in mind that the quality of your data is directly dependent on the stability of your local network. If you plan to watch video in 4K HDR resolution, using a wired connection or 5GHz Wi-Fi standard will be a critical success factor. Let's look at the main ways that you can launch content in seconds.

Use of the built-in "Translation" function

The fastest and most obvious way to bring the contents of a Xiaomi smartphone screen to your TV is to use the native system function. In the MIUI and HyperOS shells, this tool is often hidden in the notification curtain or in the settings menu. The technology is based on the Miracast protocol, which allows you to stream video streams without delay directly from the device screen.

To start the broadcast, you need to lower the notification curtain from top to bottom and find an icon called Translation (sometimes called Wireless display or Cast). If you can’t see it among the main buttons, click on the menu edit icon (usually three bars or a pencil) and drag the desired button to the visible area.

⚠️ Warning: Make sure your TV supports Miracast technology.Most current Samsung models, LG, Sony and Philips have this feature by default, but older smart TVs may not have it.

The connection process takes seconds. The TV screen may have a request for permission to connect from an unknown device, which must be confirmed by the remote control, and then the image from the phone is fully duplicated on the large screen, including notifications and system sounds.

Broadcasting via Google Chromecast

If your TV is running Android TV or has Google Cast built-in support, you can use this protocol to transfer content. Unlike Miracast, which duplicates the entire screen, Chromecast allows you to run video directly on the TV using the phone as a remote control, which saves battery power on your smartphone.

To work with this method, make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app you’re watching the video (like YouTube, Netflix, or Kinopoisk) and find the characteristic rectangle icon with waves in the corner.

Choose your TV name from the list. It's important to understand the difference: when you stream through Chromecast, you can roll the app on your phone, and the video will continue to play on your TV. When you use Miracast, the video will stop if you lock the screen or start a heavy game.

• 📺 Open the video app (YouTube, Okko, Ivi) on your Xiaomi phone.
• 📡 Click on the broadcast icon in the upper right or lower corner of the player.
• 📺 Select your TV from the list of devices that appear.
• 🎬 Enjoy watching by controlling playback from your smartphone.

This method is ideal for streaming services, as it provides the most stable picture quality and minimizes the load on the phone's processor.

Using the Mi Remote app for Smart TV

Xiaomi smartphone owners have a unique advantage: the Mi Remote app (Mi Remote) is pre-installed, and while its main function is to control the TV via an infrared port or Wi-Fi, it also allows you to stream media stored in the phone’s memory, which is especially true for those who have downloaded a movie in advance and want to watch it without using the Internet.

Run the Mi Remote app on your device. If you already have a remote for your TV added, go to the tools section or look for the Cast button. The app will scan the network and suggest you select the target device. If the TV is not found, check the app's permissions in your Android settings.

Once you select the device, you'll have a built-in file manager. Find the folder where your movie is located (usually the Download or Video folder), and click on the file. The TV will play back. This is a good way to do this, because it doesn't require third-party software, but it may not support some specific subtitles formats.

Translation of local files via DLNA

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools can’t handle the format of your video or you want to manage the process more flexibly, third-party applications that use the DLNA protocol come to the rescue. The leaders in this niche are BubbleUPnP, LocalCast or VLC for Android applications. They allow you to “feed” video files directly to the TV, bypassing the smartphone screen.

Download one of these apps from the Google Play Store. Once installed, run a network scan. The app will find your Smart TV. The DLNA feature is that it can stream files that a standard phone player "can't see" or can't play back while taking on the decoding job.

Using VLC Player is often the preferred option, as it is a completely free, open source solution. From the play menu, select Cast and specify your TV. This solution is especially useful if you don’t have a Smart TV but have a console (like an Apple TV or Chromecast dongle).

Wired connection via HDMI-transmitter

Wireless technology is convenient, but it can't guarantee perfect signal transmission in noisy air. If you want to get the film to the maximum quality without compression and delay, use a wired connection. You'll need a special Type-C to HDMI adapter to do this.

It is important to know that not all Xiaomi smartphones support video output via the USB-C port. This feature (DisplayPort Alt Mode mode) is available mainly in the flagship models of the Mi series (for example, Mi 10, Mi 11, Mi 12, Mi 13, Mi 14) and some Xiaomi 13T Pro models. Budget models Redmi and POCO are often deprived of this ability, transferring only charging and data.

⚠️ Note: Before buying a cable, check the specification of your smartphone on the official website. HDMI Alt Mode, the cable will not work.

The connection is simple: insert the narrow end of the adapter into the charging port of the phone, and HDMI-Connect the cable to the TV. Switch the source of the signal on the TV to the appropriate port. HDMI. The image will appear automatically, often in horizontal orientation.

Solving Connection and Sound Problems

Even with a perfect setup, there can be situations where the phone doesn't see the TV or the video goes without sound, most often the problem lies in the router settings. Make sure the router doesn't turn on AP Isolation client isolation, which prevents devices on the same network from communicating with each other.

If you have audio on your phone but it's not on your TV, check the audio output settings in the app itself or in Android. Sometimes when you connect through Miracast, the default sound stays on your phone's speaker. Also try rebooting your router, which solves 90% of device detection problems.

• 🔄 Reboot your router, phone and TV at the same time.
• 🔌 Turn it off. VPN on a smartphone if it is active (it blocks the search for local devices).
• 📶 Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz), although modern routers often combine them into a single network.
• 🛡️ Check for an antivirus or firewall that can block incoming connections.

In some cases, resetting the network settings on your TV helps. Go to Settings → Network → Reset network settings and reconnect to Wi-Fi again. This will clear the cache of network services and allow you to find the Xiaomi phone again.

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For maximum picture quality when wireless broadcasting, try to place the router at the same distance from the phone and TV, avoiding the passage of the signal through load-bearing walls or metal structures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Connection stability depends on the power of your router. For 4K content, it is recommended to use dual-band routers with support for AC1200 or higher.