How to connect Xiaomi phone to TV: all the ways

Xiaomi's smartphones today have powerful screens, but sometimes 6 inches diagonal isn't enough to watch family videos or vacation photos. In these situations, the ability to display images on a big TV screen comes to the rescue. This turns a regular viewing of content into a full-fledged home theater, accessible right out of your pocket. The technology allows you to broadcast not only video files, but the entire desktop of the device in real time.

There are many scenarios where this is becoming indispensable: you can show presentations to colleagues, run mobile games on the big screen or just watch movies from online cinemas without the restrictions of a Smart TV subscription. Wireless connection makes the process as simple as possible, but older TV models may require physical cables. Understanding the differences between data protocols will help avoid delays and dissynchronization of sound.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of connecting Redmi and Poco devices to TVs of various brands. We will look at the regular MIUI system tools, third-party applications and wired solutions. We will pay special attention to the nuances of setting up a Wi-Fi network, since it is the quality of the signal that determines the stability of the picture. For wireless video transmission in 4K resolution, support for 5 GHz Wi-Fi standard is required by both router and TV.

Device and network preparation

Before you start setting up, make sure both devices are ready to pair. A fundamental requirement for most wireless methods is to have your smartphone and TV on the same LAN. If your router is giving away a network at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, make sure the gadgets are connected to the same range, although modern routers often combine them under the same name.

Check the software version on your TV. Manufacturers regularly release firmware updates that improve the stability of Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast. Samsung, LG or Sony TVs may require additional security permissions when they first connect to an external device. Ignoring this step often leads to the phone simply “not seeing” the display.

• 📶 Make sure both devices are Wi-Fi enabled and connected to the same network.
• 📺 Activate the signal reception mode on the TV (Screen Share, Miracast or analogue).
• 📱 Unlock the screen of Xiaomi smartphone to start searching for devices.
• 🔄 Restart the router if there are problems with connection stability.

⚠️ Note: If you have a dual-band router with different network names (SSID), Make sure that your phone and TV are connected to the same frequencies, otherwise your device search may not be effective.

Use of the built-in "Translation" function

The MIUI and HyperOS shells have a native screen duplication tool based on the Miracast protocol. This method does not require additional applications to be installed and works on most modern Smart TVs. To start the process, lower the notification curtain and find the Translation icon. If the icon is not in quick access, add it through the button editing menu or find the function in the settings along the Settings path → Connection and Sharing → Broadcast.

Once the function is activated, the phone will start scanning available devices in range. The TV screen may have a request for connection permission, which must be confirmed by the remote control. The quality of the image in this mode depends on the loading of the wireless channel. Input lag can be noticeable when playing, but it is usually not critical for watching video.

In some cases, the system may suggest that you choose to display a display mode: mirror display or screen extension. For TVs without Miracast native means, this method will not work, and you will have to look for alternatives. It is also worth noting that when you use the phone actively during broadcast, notifications will be displayed on the big screen, which can be inconvenient.

• 📲 Open the control panel and select “Translation».
• 📺 Wait for the name of your TV to appear on the list.
• ✅ Confirm the pairing on the TV screen if required.
• 🛑 To stop, click the off button in the phone menu.

Broadcasting through the Google Home app

For TVs with Android TV or built-in Chromecast support, the most stable option is to use the Google ecosystem. The official Google Home app allows you to manage not only the broadcast of media files, but also full screen duplication of a smartphone, especially for owners of Sony, TCL, Philips and other Android brands.

Once you install the app and log in to your Google account, find your TV in the device list. Click on the device icon and select Translate screen. Unlike Miracast, it uses stream coding technology, which may slightly reduce picture quality when the Internet is poor, but provides better compatibility with copy-protected applications (DRM).

The way to the Google Home menu: Device → Broadcast the screen → Start streaming

An important advantage of this method is that you can control playback from your phone without interrupting the broadcast, so you can turn the app down and respond to messages while the video is still on the TV, but you should consider the increased power consumption of the smartphone in this mode.

⚠️ Note: When broadcasting protected content (Netflix, Kinopoisk) through some methods, a black screen may appear instead of a video due to the digital content rights policy. HDCP.

Connection through HDMI-adapter

If the wireless connection is unstable or requires maximum image quality without compression, the best solution is a wired connection. For Xiaomi smartphones with a USB Type-C port, a special adapter (hub) is needed to support the DisplayPort Alt Mode video output. Not all USB-C cables transmit video, so you need to approach the choice of accessory carefully.

The connection process is as simple as possible: insert the adapter into the phone, connect to it HDMI-cable from the TV and, if necessary, supply power to the hub itself. The phone automatically detects an external output device and switches the image. Some models, such as Xiaomi 13 or Xiaomi 14, support a desktop mode similar to Desktop Mode, allowing you to use the phone as a computer.

Using the cable ensures no delays, which is critical for gamers. In addition, the smartphone battery does not drain as quickly as when the Wi-Fi module is active, especially if the hub has end-to-end charging, which is ideal for long presentations or watching movies in high bitrate.

• 🔌 Buy a quality adapter USB-C on HDMI video-enabled.
• 📺 Switch the signal source on the TV to the appropriate port HDMI.
• ⚡ Connect power to the hub if the phone doesn't detect the display.
• 🎮 Enjoy the image without delays and compression artifacts.

Broadcasting through DLNA and third-party applications

DLNA allows you to stream media files (photos, videos, music) from your smartphone to your TV without having to duplicate the entire screen. This is convenient when you need to show a particular video from the gallery without displaying notifications and unnecessary interfaces on the big screen. Many standard video players on Xiaomi, such as Mi Video, have a built-in Cast button that works on this principle.

For more advanced users, there are controller apps like BubbleUPnP or LocalCast that allow you to stream video from browsers or file managers directly to the TV renderer, in which case the phone is only a remote control, and the Smart TV itself is decoding and buffering, which saves battery life.

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Use the app. VLC For Android for streaming video files to your TV – it supports almost all formats and is easy to find DLNA-network.

But remember, DLNA doesn't support mirroring, you can't run a game or a browser and bring it to TV with this method, it's just a way of delivering media content. For older TVs that don't have smart features, there are special set-top boxes that take a DLNA/AirPlay signal and convert it to HDMI.

⚠️ Note: When broadcasting through DLNA Make sure that the appropriate receiver app is open on the TV (e.g. Photos or Videos), otherwise the device may not be visible on the network.

Solution and optimization

Despite the simplicity of technology, users often face connectivity problems. If your phone can't see the TV, first check the firewall settings on your router. Sometimes, AP Isolation blocks interaction between devices on the same network.

Frequent communication interruptions may indicate that the Wi-Fi channel is overloaded by neighbouring routers, in which case it is recommended to manually select a less loaded channel in the router settings or switch to the 5 GHz band, which is less prone to interference. Stress stability also plays a role: cheap power supplies can interfere with wireless modules.

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The quality of wireless broadcasting depends on the speed of the router and the absence of physical obstacles between the phone and the TV.

In conclusion, the way you connect depends on your goals: for gaming and work, cable is preferred, for quick display of photos - an integrated stream, and for watching movies from the Internet - Chromecast. Xiaomi ecosystem provides flexible tools for any use case.