How to Cast Videos from a Xiaomi Phone to a TV via Wi-Fi: A Complete Guide (2026)

Wireless video transmission with Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO on the big TV screen through Wi-Fi It seems like a simple task until you encounter lag, no sound, or a "Device not supported" message. In practice, the method you choose depends on the phone model, version, MIUI, TV brand, and even router firmware. In this article, we'll look at all working methods broadcasts (including hidden functions Xiaomi), we'll compare them in terms of speed, quality, and stability, and also tell you how to avoid common errors.

Important: modern televisions (especially on Android TV or webOS) often support multiple protocols simultaneously, but not all of them are optimized for MIUI. For example, Miracast can work faster Google Cast, but requires a direct connection without a router, and DLNA Streams video with a delay of up to 2 seconds. We tested each method on phones. Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 And POCO F5 with TVs Samsung QLED, LG OLED And Xiaomi TV A Pro — the results are summarized in the table below.

If you urgently need to show a video from your phone on TV, start with the section "A quick way in 30 seconds" For deep customization (for example, broadcasting in 4K HDR or from an external storage device) read the full article.

1. The Quick Way: Google Cast (Chromecast) in 30 Seconds

This is a universal method for most TVs with Android TV, Google TV or prefixes Chromecast. Works on everyone Xiaomi With MIUI 12 and newer, does not require additional applications (if the TV supports Google Cast by default).

How to connect:

• 📱 On your phone, open the video in YouTube, Google Photos or another application with an icon Cast (For example, VLC, Kodi).
• 🔍 Click on the broadcast icon (usually in the upper right corner) and select your TV from the list.
• 📺 A connection request will appear on the TV - confirm it.
• 🎬 The video will start streaming automatically. Controls (pause, volume) remain on your phone.

⚠️ Attention: If the icon Cast not active, check:

⚠️ Your phone and TV must be connected to one Wi-Fi network (not to the guest!). On some routers (for example, TP-Link with the function enabled AP Isolation) devices do not see each other - disable this option in the router settings.

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2. Miracast: Live streaming without a router (best quality)

Miracast — is a point-to-point protocol that creates a direct connection between a phone and a TV, bypassing the router. Key advantages:

• 🚀 Minimal delay (up to 0.5 sec) - ideal for gaming or sports broadcasts.
• 📶 It works without internet (it is enough to turn on Wi-Fi on both devices).
• 🎮 Supports Full HD And 4K (if TV and phone are compatible).

How to enable on Xiaomi:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless Display.
2. Activate the slider Wireless display (on some models - Miracast).
3. Select your TV from the list. If it's not there, click Refresh or check your TV settings.
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.

How to turn on on TV:

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi With MIUI 14 and newer function Miracast sometimes hidden. To find it:

⚠️ Go to Settings → About phone, tap 5 times on MIUI version, then return to Settings → Advanced → Hidden Features → Wireless Display.

3. DLNA: streaming local files (movies, photos, music)

DLNA — is a protocol for exchanging media files over a local network. Unlike Miracast, it does not duplicate the screen, but sends a file for playback directly to the TV. Suitable for:

• 🎥 Movies in .mkv, .mp4, .avi (if TV supports the format).
• 📷 High-resolution photos (without loss of quality).
• 🎵 Music (for example, through VLC or BubbleUPnP).

How to set up on Xiaomi:

1. Install the application Mi File Explorer (if the standard one was deleted).
2. Open the folder with the video, select the file and tap Share → DLNA (or Broadcast).
3. Select your TV from the list. If it's not there, check if it's turned on. DLNA server on TV.

Problems and solutions:

• 🚫 The file does not play: Install the app on TV VLC or Kodi - they support more formats than the standard player.
• 🐢 The video is lagging: Enable it in your router settings. QoS (Quality of Service) and set the priority for the phone.
• 🔌 No sound: Make sure the correct audio source is selected on your TV (e.g. HDMI ARC for external speakers).

Why is DLNA slower than Miracast?

DLNA streams the entire file to the TV, while Miracast streams the phone's screen. If your router is weak (for example, a single-band 2.4 GHz router), DLNA will buffer, while Miracast won't, as it uses a direct connection.

4. Hidden MIUI features for broadcasting

IN MIUI There are little-known options that make streaming video to your TV easier. They're often overlooked in standard instructions, but they solve common problems (such as no sound or low resolution).

1. Game Turbo Mode for Miracast

If during broadcasting through Miracast video slows down:

1. Open Settings → Accessibility → Game Turbo.
2. Turn on Gaming turbo and add the application from which you are streaming video (for example, YouTube or MX Player).
3. Return to Wireless display and turn on the option High-performance mode.

2. Setting the broadcast resolution

By default Xiaomi transmits video to 720p, even if the TV supports 4KTo change:

1. Connect to TV via Miracast.
2. Swipe down to open the notification panel and tap on the notification Wireless display connected.
3. Select Screen resolution and set the maximum (for example, 1920×1080 or 3840×2160).

3. Broadcasting from an external storage device

If the video is stored on a flash drive or OTG drive, connected to the phone:

• 📁 Use Mi File Explorer → select the file → Share → Broadcast.
• 🔄 If the TV does not see the file, copy it to the internal memory of the phone (some models Xiaomi block access to external media via DLNA).

5. Alternative streaming apps

If standard methods don't work (for example, on older TVs or phones), use third-party apps. We tested the 5 most stable ones:

⚠️ Attention: Apps like ApowerMirror or TeamViewer QuickSupport may ask for permission to access the screen. Do not install them from third-party sources - only from Google Play.

6. Solving typical problems

Problem 1: The TV does not see the phone in the list of devices.

• 🔄 Restart both devices and the router.
• 📶 Check that your phone and TV are connected one network (not to guest or different ranges 2.4 GHz/5 GHz).
• 🛠️ Disable it on your router AP Isolation And MAC address filtering.

Problem 2: The video is slow or choppy.

• 📡 Switch your router to a different range 5 GHz (if supported).
• 🔌 Connect your phone to the charger — MIUI limits performance when battery is low.
• 🎯 Set it in your router settings QoS to prioritize phone traffic.

Problem 3: There is no sound during broadcast.

• 🔊 On your phone, make sure the volume is not at zero and the mode is not activated No sound.
• 🔄 Reconnect to your TV - sometimes the sound lags behind the video.
• 🎧 If you use DLNA, try another player (for example, VLC).

Problem 4: Low broadcast resolution.

• 📱 In the settings Miracast on your phone, select Maximum resolution.
• 📺 Turn off the option on your TV Automatic resolution change.
• 🔍 Make sure your HDMI cable supports 4K (For example, HDMI 2.0 and above).

Why does Miracast work better over 5GHz?

The 5 GHz band has greater bandwidth and less interference, which is critical for broadcasting. 4KHowever, its range is shorter than that of 2.4 GHz—if the TV is far from the phone, the signal may be interrupted.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to stream Xiaomi screen to TV without Wi-Fi?

Yes, through Miracast (direct connection) or Wi-Fi DirectTo do this:

1. On the phone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct.
2. On TV: turn on Screen Mirroring or Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Connect devices directly (no password required).

⚠️ The speed will be lower than through a router, and lags during playback are possible 4K.

Why doesn't Xiaomi have a Screen Mirroring feature?

On some models (eg, POCO M3 or Redmi 9A) the function is hidden. To enable it:

1. Install ADB on your PC and connect your phone.
2. Run the command:

   adb shell settings put global hidden_wireless_display 1

3. Restart your phone - the option will appear in Settings → Display.

⚠️ This does not work on all firmware versions!

How to stream video from a Xiaomi to an old non-Smart TV?

You will need:

• 📦 HDMI adapter (For example, Mi TV Stick or Amazon Fire Stick).
• 📶 Wi-Fi router (or direct connection via Miracast).

Connect the adapter to the TV via HDMI, then use Google Cast or Miracast as described above.

Is it possible to stream Netflix or Disney+ from Xiaomi to TV?

Yes, but with some reservations:

• 🎬 Via Google Cast: works in applications Netflix, Disney+, YouTube (icon Cast in the upper right corner).
• 🚫 Via Miracast/DLNA: will not work due to DRM protection (a black screen or error will appear).

⚠️ Some movies in 4K HDR They may block the broadcast - this is a limitation of the services, not the phone.

How to reduce latency when streaming games?

For minimal delay (<100 ms):

• 🎮 Use Miracast (not DLNA or Chromecast).
• 📡 Connect your phone and TV to the router via 5 GHz.
• 🔧 In the settings MIUI turn on Game mode and turn it off Battery saving.
• 🔌 Connect your phone to a charger (activates maximum performance).

⚠️ Even under ideal conditions, lag will be noticeable in shooters (for example, PUBG or Call of Duty). For such games it is better to use USB-C → HDMI cable.