How to sync a Samsung phone with a Xiaomi TV via Wi-Fi: 3 proven methods

Modern televisions Xiaomi and smartphones Samsung support wireless synchronization Wi-Fi, but not all users know how to set up this connection correctly. The problem is that brands use different ecosystems: Samsung This Smart View And Quick Share, and at Xiaomi — Miracast And DLNABecause of this, direct synchronization often malfunctions or fails to start at all without additional settings.

In this article we will look at three working methods Connections: via built-in TV functions, third-party apps, and cloud services. You'll learn how to mirror your smartphone's screen on Xiaomi TV lag-free streaming of videos or photos, and what to do if devices can't see each other. All instructions are relevant for the following models: Samsung Galaxy (starting from S8) and televisions Xiaomi Mi TV/Redmi TV (2018 and newer).

Before you begin, check two key conditions: 1) Both devices are connected to one Wi-Fi network (or the TV supports Wi-Fi Direct). 2) It's turned on on the smartphone. Developer mode (optional, but will help if you make mistakes).

If any of these steps are not completed, synchronization will not work—we will discuss this further in the relevant sections.

Method 1: Miracast (screen mirroring without apps)

Miracast - is a wireless image transmission standard supported by almost all modern TVs Xiaomi and smartphones SamsungThe main advantage of the method: There's no need to install additional software—everything works through built-in Android and TV functions.However, this method has its limitations: there may be delays when streaming games or high-definition videos.

To activate Miracast on TV Xiaomi, follow these steps:

📺 Open Settings → Connection and sharing → Wireless display (or Miracast in older models).
🔄 Turn on the option Turn on wireless display and wait until the TV starts searching for devices.
📱 On your smartphone Samsung Pull down the notification shade and find the button Smart View (or Screen sharing). If it is not there, go to Settings → Connections → Smart View.
🔍 Select the name of your TV from the list of available devices Xiaomi (For example, Mi TV 4A-55).

Once connected, your smartphone's screen will be mirrored on your TV with minimal delay (usually 1-2 seconds). If the image is choppy or choppy, try the following:

📶 Reconnect to Wi-Fi on the frequency 5 GHz (if the router supports it).
🔋 Disable power saving mode on your smartphone (Settings → Device Maintenance → Battery).
🎮 For games, reduce the screen resolution in the graphics settings.

⚠️ Attention: On some models Xiaomi TV (For example, Mi TV Stick or Redmi TV A Series) function Miracast may be disabled by default. To enable it, go to Settings → About TV → Software version and click on the line with the version number 5 times - this will open the hidden developer options, where you can enable Wireless display.

📊 Which sync method have you tried before?

Miracast

DLNA/AllShare

Third-party applications (ApowerMirror, TeamView)

Never tried it

2. Method: DLNA/AllShare (media streaming)

If you don't need to duplicate the entire screen, but only broadcast photos, videos or music, the protocol is suitable DLNA (or its equivalent from Samsung — AllShare). This method is less demanding on Wi-Fi speed and works more reliably. Miracast when playing high quality content.

To set up, follow these steps:

On TV Xiaomi:
- 📺 Log in Settings → Applications → Media Player (or Gallery).
- 🔍 Turn on the option DLNA server or Media sharing.
- 📌 Remember the device name (for example, XIAOMI-MiTV-1234).

On a smartphone Samsung:

📱 Install the application Samsung SmartThings (if it is not there) or use the built-in Gallery.
🔎 In SmartThings go to the tab Devices → Add → Other devices and select the TV from the list.
🎵 In Gallery Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Connect to the device.

Once connected, you will be able to:

📷 View photos in slideshow format on the big screen.
🎬 Play videos without loss of quality (up to 4K, if TV supports it).
🎵 Listen to music through your TV speakers (useful for house parties).

⚠️ Attention: If your TV doesn't appear in the list of devices, make sure it's turned on. Developer mode and resolved USB debugging (yes, this affects wireless connections too!) Also, make sure that the wireless network is disabled on your smartphone. Traffic saving mode in the mobile network settings.

Way	Delay	Quality	Supported files	Internet access required
Miracast	1-2 sec	To `1080p`	Any content (screen)	No
DLNA	Without delay	To `4K`	Photos, videos, music	No
Third-party applications	0.5-3 sec	To `1080p`	Any content	Yes (for cloud services)

3. Method: Third-party applications (for advanced features)

If built-in methods don't work or you need additional features (such as controlling your TV from your smartphone or reverse audio streaming), use specialized apps. We tested three of the most reliable:

🔹 ApowerMirror — supports screen mirroring with the ability to record broadcasts. Works even on older models. Xiaomi TV.
🔹 TeamViewer QuickSupport - allows you not only to broadcast the screen, but also to remotely control the TV (if the application is installed on it) TeamViewer Host).
🔹 Google Home — a universal tool for managing devices on Android TV (suitable for Xiaomi Mi TV with firmware based on Android TV 9+).

Let's look at the setup using an example ApowerMirror:

📱 Install the app on your smartphone from Google Play.
📺 On TV Xiaomi open your browser and go to the website apowermirror.comto download the TV version (or install via Google Play, if the TV is on Android TV).
🔗 Launch the app on both devices and select the mode Phone Screen Mirroring.
📶 Connect to one Wi-Fi network or use Wi-Fi Direct.
🔍 On your smartphone, select your TV from the list of available devices.

The advantages of this method:

✅ Works even if Miracast not supported.
✅ You can broadcast your screen in the background (for example, continue using your phone while showing a presentation).
✅ Supports audio transmission from TV to phone (useful for listening through headphones).

Install the app on your phone|Install the app on your TV|Connect to the same Wi-Fi network|Disable VPN on your smartphone|Close background apps (saves resources)

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⚠️ Attention: When using third-party applications, the TV Xiaomi may ask for permission to install software from unknown sources. To grant it, go to Settings → Security → Unknown sources and enable the option for the browser or file manager.

4. Solving common problems

Even with proper setup, synchronization may not work due to software conflicts or hardware limitations. Here 5 most common mistakes and ways to eliminate them:

🚫 The TV is not visible in the list of devices
- Check that the TV is turned on. Miracast or DLNA.
- Reboot your router—sometimes the DHCP server doesn't assign correct IP addresses.
- Turn it off on your smartphone Airplane mode and check that Wi-Fi is turned on.
🔄 Synchronization is interrupted after 10-30 seconds
- Turn it off Energy saving for applications Smart View or Miracast.
- Reduce the broadcast resolution in the settings Smart View (for example, with 1080p to 720p).
🎵 No sound during broadcast
- In the settings Smart View select Stream sound to your TV.
- Check if headphones are connected to your smartphone (they may block the sound output to the TV).

If nothing helps, try reset network settings on TV:

Settings → System → Reset → Reset network settings

After the reset you will have to reconnect to Wi-Fi, but this often solves problems with Miracast And DLNA.

5. Optimize Wi-Fi for stable streaming

The quality of synchronization directly depends on the speed and stability of your Wi-Fi network. If you budget router (For example, TP-Link TL-WR840N or D-Link DIR-300), when broadcasting video in Full HD Slowdowns may occur. To avoid this:

📡 Switch to range 5 GHz (if your router supports it). To do this:

192.168.0.1 → Wireless Mode → 5GHz Settings → Enable

🔌 Connect your TV to your router via Ethernet (if possible) - this will reduce the load on Wi-Fi.
📵 Disconnect other devices that consume traffic from the network (for example, IP cameras or smart speakers).

Also check Wi-Fi channel - If there are many networks nearby, they can create interference. Optimal channels for 2.4 GHz:

📶 1, 6, 11 — the least busy in apartment buildings.
🚫 Avoid channels 12-14 - they may not be supported by some devices.

To change the channel on your router:

192.168.0.1 → Wireless Mode → Settings → Channel → Select Manually

6. Alternative methods (if Wi-Fi doesn't work)

If wireless syncing is not possible due to Wi-Fi issues or device incompatibility, consider these alternatives:

🔌 HDMI connection — via adapter USB-C → HDMI (For example, Samsung EE-HG950). Suitable for lag-free streaming, but requires a cable.
📶 Wi-Fi Direct — direct connection between devices without a router. Enabled in the Wi-Fi settings on your TV and smartphone.
☁️ Cloud services - upload the file to Google Drive or Mi Cloud, and then open it on your TV through a browser or app Files.

For Wi-Fi Direct follow these steps:

On TV: Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct → Enable.
On smartphone: Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct and select the TV from the list.
Confirm the connection on both devices.

This method works faster than regular Wi-Fi, but has a range limitation - no more than 10 meters.

Usually this is a standard code 0000, 1234 or the last 4 digits of the TV's MAC address (found on the sticker on the back). If this doesn't work, reset the network settings on the TV.—>

7. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of synchronization method depends on your goals:

Task	The best method	Alternative	Required Wi-Fi speed
Screen mirroring (movies, presentations)	Miracast	ApowerMirror	From `10 Mbps`
View photos/videos without duplication	DLNA	Google Photos	From `5 Mbps`
Low-latency gaming	HDMI adapter	Wi-Fi Direct	From `50 Mbps` (for cloud gaming)
TV remote control	TeamViewer	Google Home	From `2 Mbps`

If you frequently stream content, we recommend:

🔧 Update the firmware on your TV (Settings → About TV → Software Update).
📱 Update Smart View or SmartThings on a smartphone.
🌐 Use a router with support MU-MIMO (For example, Xiaomi AX3600 or ASUS RT-AX88U) for stable broadcast.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Why can't my Xiaomi TV detect my Samsung phone?

Check:

Both devices are connected to one Wi-Fi network (not to the guest!).
It's on the TV. Miracast or DLNA.
It's disabled on the smartphone. Power saving mode for the application Smart View.
The router does not block multicast traffic (needed to detect devices).

If nothing helps, try connecting via Wi-Fi Direct or reset the network settings on your TV.

❓ Is it possible to mirror my phone's screen to a Xiaomi TV without Wi-Fi?

Yes, there are two options:

Wi-Fi Direct — direct connection between devices without a router (range up to 10 m).
HDMI adapter - wired connection via USB-C/HDMI (an adapter is needed, for example, Samsung EE-HG950).

You can also use MHL adapter, if your smartphone supports this technology (relevant for models Samsung to Galaxy S9).

❓ How do I stream audio from my TV to my phone?

To do this:

Install the app on both devices SoundWire or ApowerMirror.
On your TV, select in the sound settings Output via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Connect headphones to your smartphone - the sound will come through them.

Please note: audio delay may reach up to 0.5-1 sec, which is critical for games, but not noticeable when watching movies.

❓ Why does video lag when streaming over Wi-Fi?

Reasons and solutions:

Slow Wi-Fi speed — switch to 5 GHz or connect the TV via cable.
High resolution — in the settings Smart View reduce the quality to 720p.
Interference from other devices — Disconnect smart speakers, cameras, and other gadgets from the power supply.
Weak router - if you have a budget model (for example, TP-Link WR740N), consider upgrading to Wi-Fi 6 (For example, Xiaomi AX6000).

❓ Can I control a Xiaomi TV from a Samsung phone?

Yes, there are several ways:

Application Mi Remote — works as a remote control (requires an IR port on your smartphone).
Google Home - if the TV is on Android TV, you can turn it on/off and run applications.
TeamViewer — full remote access to the TV interface.

For Mi Remote Make sure the TV is turned on IR remote control mode (Settings → Remote Control).