How to display an image from a Xiaomi phone to a Samsung TV

Modern Xiaomi smartphones have powerful screens, but viewing content on a large diagonal often requires displaying images on a Samsung TV. This may be necessary to show photos from a family archive, run mobile games or watch videos from online cinemas in maximum quality. Fortunately, the Android ecosystem and Tizen (the operating system of Samsung TVs) interact perfectly with each other, providing the user with several options for solving the problem.

There are two main ways to transmit video: wireless and wired. Wireless technologies like Miracast or Samsung's proprietary designs are convenient for their simplicity and lack of unnecessary wires. However, they can be sensitive to the quality of the Wi-Fi network. A wired connection via HDMI provides a stable picture without delay, which is critical for gamers, but requires the purchase of an additional adapter.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods of syncing devices, learn how to use built-in MIUI features, third-party apps and physical cables, and look at the common mistakes that occur when trying to mirror the screen, and how to fix them. Regardless of the model of your smartphone Redmi or Poco, you will find a working way to connect.

Wireless broadcasting through the built-in function "Translation"

The fastest way to bring the screen of a Xiaomi smartphone to a Samsung TV is to use a standard Android feature called “Translation” (Cast).In the MIUI shell, this tool is often integrated into the control panel or menu of additional settings. The technology is based on the Miracast protocol, which allows you to stream video directly over Wi-Fi without the need for a router, although having a shared network makes it much easier to find devices.

To get started, make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If the router supports dual-band, it is advisable to use 5 GHz, as it provides more bandwidth for high-definition video stream. On your smartphone, lower the notification curtain and find the Translation icon. If it is not visible, click on a pencil or three dots to edit the panel and add this widget.

Once activated, the phone will start looking for available displays. Your Samsung TV should appear on the list. Click on it, and in a few seconds, the image from the mobile device will appear on the large screen.

• 📡 Make sure your TV has a signal reception feature on (usually called Screen Mirroring or Smart View).
• 📶 Use the Wi-Fi standard 802.11ac or newer to minimize delays.
• 📱 Unlock the phone screen as some models block the image transfer in sleep mode.

⚠️ Note: When broadcasting the entire screen of a smartphone, the sound is also transmitted to the TV. If you run a video with your own sound (for example, on YouTube), an echo may occur, since the audio will be played on both the phone and on TV.

Use of Samsung Smart View App

While the built-in Android feature works well, Samsung has developed its own app to integrate more deeply with their hardware.It was formerly called Smart View, but in recent versions of MIUI and HyperOS firmware, this feature is often built into the standard Connected Devices menu or called through the Control Center. However, if a standard search does not find the TV, you can use Samsung's SmartThings app available on Google Play.

SmartThings not only broadcasts the screen, but also controls the TV as a remote, and transfers files. After installing the app and registering with your Samsung account (which may be required for full functionality), click Add Device. The system will automatically scan the network and find a compatible TV.

Unlike standard Miracast, Samsung protocols can provide more stable connection and support for higher resolutions, up to 4K, if both devices support this technology.

• 📲 Download the official SmartThings app from Google Play Store.
• 🔗 Sign in to the same Samsung account on your TV (via settings) and in the app.
• 🖼️ Use the photo translation function to create a slideshow on the big screen.

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For the best wireless transmission quality, close the background apps on your smartphone that actively use the Internet so as not to overload the Wi-Fi channel.

Broadcasting via Google Home and Chromecast

Many modern Samsung TVs support the built-in Google Cast (Chromecast built-in) platform, which is one of the most convenient ways, since it does not require mirroring the entire screen, but broadcasts specific content (video, music, photos) directly from the Internet, unloading the phone’s processor.

To work with this method, you need to have a Google Home app installed on your smartphone. Once you launch the app and log in to your Google account, you'll see your TV in the device list. Click on the TV icon and select Translate screen. This action will create an exact copy of the phone's display on the TV.

The advantage of this method is versatility: you can stream Chrome tabs or content from apps that don’t have their own Cast button. However, it’s worth considering that Google Home can consume more battery power on a smartphone, since the process of encoding the video stream is in real time.

Way to check support: TV settings → General → External Device Management → Device Management → Device Access → Enable.

If the TV doesn't show up in Google Home, check if the Chromecast feature is enabled in the settings of the Samsung TV itself.It's sometimes turned off by default for security or energy saving purposes.

Wired connection through HDMI-adapter

For users who want maximum stability and minimal latency (such as gaming), wireless methods may not be the right solution, and the only solution is wired connectivity, and since Xiaomi smartphones don’t have a full-size HDMI port, you’ll need a special adapter.

There are two types of adapters: simple USB-to-HDMI converters and more complex docking stations with support for MHL or DisplayPort Alt Mode. It is important to understand that not all Xiaomi models support image output via USB port. Budget models often do not have this feature, while flagships of the Mi series, Xiaomi (digital series) and some Poco F-series models have this option.

The connection process is simple: connect the adapter to the smartphone charging connector, and connect the HDMI cable to the adapter that goes to the TV. The TV automatically determines the new signal source. You only have to select the appropriate input (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.) using the remote control.

⚠️ Note: When using a wired connection, the phone can quickly run out because the port is running on data).

Broadcasting videos from apps (YouTube, Netflix)

The streaming service also needs to be highlighted, and unlike mirroring, it uses DLNA technology or its own application protocol, meaning that the phone is just a remote control, and the video is uploaded directly from the network by the TV.

In YouTube, Netflix, Kinopoisk or ivi apps, the player interface always has a characteristic wave rectangle icon (Cast) that you click on, and you'll see a list of available devices. Select your Samsung TV. The video will run on your TV, and you can continue to use your phone, either to respond to messages or to flip through the tape without interrupting your viewing.

This method provides the highest picture quality, because the TV decodes the video stream itself using its powerful processor, and the battery of the smartphone is minimally consumed, but this method requires that both devices are on the same local network.

• 🎬 Video quality automatically adjusts to the speed of the Internet.
• 📱 The phone can be used as a remote for rewinding and volume control.
• 🔊 The sound is transmitted in a format supported by the TV (e.g. Dolby Digital Plus).

Troubleshooting and troubleshooting

Despite the ease of setting up, users often experience problems connecting, the most common being that the TV can't see the phone, 90% of the time it's because the devices are connected to different Wi-Fi networks, for example, one technique runs at 2.4 GHz and another at 5 GHz, and the router isolates them from each other (AP Isolation feature).

Another reason could be outdated software, check for updates on your smartphone in Settings → About your phone and on your TV in the support menu, and antivirus programs or firewalls on your router can block ports required for the Miracast protocol.

If the image is transmitted but with a severe delay or jerks, try rebooting the router. Overload in apartment buildings often interferes with the stable transmission of video stream. In extreme cases, reset the network settings on both devices and try to connect them again.

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The stability of the wireless connection depends on the quality of the Wi-Fi signal and the absence of interference in the air.

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