Integrating Mi TV Stick into your smartphone ecosystem opens up access to advanced multimedia functionality. Xiaomi and Redmi device owners often look for ways to connect their phone and TV to make content more comfortable. The synchronization process allows not only displaying images, but also using the smartphone as a remote control.
Modern Android TV technologies and MIUI or HyperOS interfaces provide seamless communication between gadgets. You don't need complex cables or third-party adapters for basic interaction. You have a stable Wi-Fi connection and basic settings in the system menu.
In this guide, we will go into detail the algorithms required to pair devices.We will look at both standard methods through Google Home and specific Xiaomi brand features that simplify the user’s life.
Preparatory stage and network requirements
Before you start setting up, you need to make sure that all the components of the system are ready to work. TV The Stick must be installed correctly in HDMI-TV port and connected to power supply via USB-Ignoring the power requirements can lead to unstable operation of the dongle device.
It is critical to have the smartphone and media set-top boxes on the same local network, and the router must support Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or higher to ensure smooth high-resolution video streaming.
- 📶 Make sure that the phone and TV Stick is connected to one. SSID (network name, not to the guest mode of the router.
- 🔋 Check that the power adapter is inserted into the socket, not in the USB-TV port, if the TV is old.
- 📱 Update the Google Home app and Xiaomi system services to the latest versions through Play Market.
⚠️ Note: If your router distributes 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks with different names, connect both devices to a 5 GHz network for better speeds.
Verification of the operating system on the phone will also not be superfluous. For the correct operation of the Cast function (broadcast) requires Android 8.0 and higher. On Xiaomi devices, make sure that the battery settings do not have strict background restrictions for system applications.
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Setup through the Google Home app
The main tool for managing Android TV devices is the Google Home ecosystem, which serves as a central hub for discovering and configuring smart devices in your home. Once you install and log in to your Google account, the program will automatically start searching for compatible devices within range.
When a notification appears on the smartphone screen about a new Mi TV Stick device found, you need to click the "Configure" button. The system will prompt you to check a special code that will appear on the TV screen and in the application interface, a security measure that prevents unauthorized access to your media system.
| The adjustment phase | User action | Expected output |
|---|---|---|
| Searching device | Open the Devices tab | The appearance of the Mi TV Stick icon |
| Identification | Compare codes on screens | Confirmation of conjugation |
| Account binding | Select a Google Account | Synchronizing Subscriptions and History |
| Setting up Assist | Activate Google Assistant | Possibility of voice control |
During the setup process, the application may suggest updating the console software. Failure to update at the initial setup stage can lead to a conflict of communication protocols and the inability to manage Stick from the phone.
Once the wizard setup is completed successfully, your phone will be able to remotely control it, so you can run apps like YouTube or Netflix directly from your smartphone, and the video will open on the big screen.
Using Xiaomi Smartphone as a Remote
Xiaomi devices have a unique advantage – built-in IR port (in most models) and pre-installed application Mi Remote. However, for Mi TV Stick, which does not have an IR receiver, using Bluetooth channel or Wi-Fi Direct.
To add a remote to the interface MIUI Go to the "Mi Remote" app and select the addition of a new device. In the list of manufacturers, find Android. TV Or Google. It'll suggest using Bluetooth to search. Make sure that the console itself is in the Settings menu. → Remote and accessories included in the pairing mode.
- 📲 Open the Remote app on your Xiaomi phone.
- 🔍 Press"+" and select a category"TV" or "Android" TV".
- 🔗 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete mating via Bluetooth.
An alternative and often more stable way is to use the official Google TV app (formerly Google Home with remote function), the Remote tab in the lower right corner of the interface turns the smartphone screen into a full-fledged touchpad, which is especially convenient for typing when searching for movies, since the physical keyboard on the TV screen is often slow.
⚠️ Note: When using your phone as a remote over Wi-Fi, signal delay may increase if the router is overloaded with other devices.
The phone's microphone voice input function works significantly better than the Stick remote, thanks to Xiaomi's better-quality smartphone microphones. Just tap the microphone icon in the app and query the search.
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Use the Google Home widget on your MIUI desktop to quickly access control of the TV Stick without opening the app.
Broadcasting the phone screen to the TV
One of the most popular features is Cast, or Translation. In MIUI and HyperOS shells, this feature is implemented through the control center. Swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen to open the notification curtain, and find the Translation icon.
The system will start looking for available devices online. When your Mi TV Stick appears on the list, click on it. The screen of your smartphone will instantly mirror the TV, which allows you to show photos, videos from the gallery or even play mobile games on the big screen.
For users who want to stream content from specific applications, such as YouTube or VK Video, you don't need to use the system broadcast, just click the Cast icon inside the video player itself, in which case the phone acts only as a remote, and the video stream goes directly from the server to the console, which saves battery power.
The way to broadcast settings:
Settings → Connection and Sharing → Broadcast → (Device Selection)The image quality of the full screen broadcast depends on the power of the phone’s processor and the speed of Wi-Fi. If you notice the desynchronization of sound and video, try to lower the output resolution in the phone settings or approach the router.
Solutions and Connection Problems
Despite the fact that the process is fine, users may face difficulties, and a common problem is that Xiaomi phone simply does not “see” Mi TV Stick in the list of available devices, 90% of the time it is due to the router’s settings, namely, the isolation of AP clients (AP Isolation).
If this feature is activated in the router settings, devices on the same Wi-Fi network are not allowed to communicate with each other, you need to log into the router’s web interface (usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) and find the Wireless Settings section, where you need to disable the AP Isolation or Client Isolation option.
- 🔄 Reboot the router, phone and yourself TV Stick (take it out of power for 10 seconds).
- 📶 Check if the phone is running "traffic saving" or VPN, which can block local detection.
- 🔐 Make sure that Google Home allows all necessary geolocation and Bluetooth access rights.
⚠️ Warning: Antivirus apps or “cleaners” on your phone can block ports needed for Chromecast protocol.
Another cause of disruption may be an outdated version of Google Play Services: Go to your phone's settings, find the Apps section, select All Apps, and find Google Play Services. Check for updates through the built-in store or automatically.
Secret method of resetting the network
Optimization of Xiaomi + TV Stick
To get the most out of the Xiaomi Phone and Mi TV Stick bundle, it is recommended to perform a number of additional settings, primarily for power management. Android systems tend to “kill” background processes to save energy, which can lead to a break in the remote connection.
Go to your smartphone battery settings. Find Google Home, Google TV, and Cast, and set them to No Restrictions, which will prevent MIUI/HyperOS from turning them off even if the phone screen is out.
Also, consider the screen resolution. If your phone is very high resolution (like 2K or 4K) and your TV only supports Full HD, it may be delayed, so it makes sense to temporarily lower the phone’s screen resolution in the Settings menu → About Phone → MIUI version (7 times) → Advanced Settings → Screen Resolution.
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Disabling power savings for Google apps is a key factor in the stable performance of TV Stick with Xiaomi phones.
Regularly cleaning the cache of the Google Home app also helps maintain the interface response speed.Accumulated temporary files can slow down the process of finding devices and downloading content previews.