AirPlay is a brilliant wireless technology that lets you stream media files on Mi TV through your iPhone. To make this feature work, ensure your iPhone and Mi TV are connected to the same wireless network. You also need to enable AirPlay settings on your Mi TV. This article provides steps to AirPlay any content on your Mi TV using Apple devices.
Steps to AirPlay to Mi Fire TV Using Apple Devices
As a prerequisite, enable AirPlay settings on your Mi Fire TV.
- Grab the remote, go to the Mi Fire TV home page, and click the Settings icon.
- Select Display and Sounds from the thumbnails list.
- Choose AirPlay and HomeKit, click AirPlay, and turn it ON.
Connect your Mi TV to a WiFi network, which should be the same as your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Using iPhone or iPad
1. Take your iPhone and open a streaming app with AirPlay support (Example: Hulu, Disney+, etc).
2. Play a movie or TV show you like and tap the AirPlay icon in the media player.
Note: If you can’t find the AirPlay icon, go to your iPhone’s Control Center and select Screen Mirroring.
3. Select your Mi Fire TV to establish a connection with your Apple device.
Once connected, the selected media file will play on your Mi TV.
Using Mac
1. Ensure your Mac and Mi TV are paired to the same WiFi network.
2. Launch any AirPlay-compatible streaming app on a Mac or visit its website using Safari.
3. Play a video file you like to watch and tap the AirPlay icon. Otherwise, tap the Control Center icon on the Mac menu bar and choose the Screen Mirroring option.
4. Select your Mi TV name from the list of available devices.
The video you played on Mac will be projected onto your Mi TV screen.
Steps to Connect iPhone to Mi TV Using Cable
You can’t wirelessly stream content if your Mi TV is incompatible with AirPlay. However, if you are still desperate to connect your iPhone to a Mi TV, you can do so using a cable.
1. Connect your iPhone and Mi TV using a suitable adapter. If you have questions about which adapter to buy, consider the suggestions below.
| Required Product | Where to Buy |
|---|---|
| Lightning Digital AV adapter | Buy it from Amazon |
| Lightning to VGA Adapter | Buy it from Amazon |
| USB-C VGA Multi-port Adapter | Buy it from Amazon |
| USB-C Display AV Adapter | Buy it from Amazon |
2. Connect one end of the VGA or HDMI cable to the adapter and the other to your Mi TV.
3. Grab your Mi TV remote and switch to the correct video input on your TV.
Your iPhone screen can be visible on your Mi TV via wired mirroring.
Screen Mirroring iPhone to Mi TV Using Third-Party Apps
Besides buying a new cable, use a third-party mirroring app to mirror your iPhone screen to your Mi TV. The best applications for connecting an iPhone to a Mi TV are AirBeamTV, ApowerMirror, AirDroid Cast, LetsView, and Screen Mirroring | Smart TV. As said earlier, your Mi TV should be on the same WiFi network as your iPhone to make the process work.
FAQ
Check if AirPlay settings are available on your TV, read the user manual, or contact customer support to clarify if your TV supports AirPlay.
