This article will be a guide on how to mirror iPhone to TV. It’s always fun to showcase photos and videos including other visual content from your iPhone to tv.
However, sometimes, the small screen just won’t be enough. Luckily, devices can be connected to any big screen using different methods.
You must not have a fancy smart TV before this can be done. Screen mirroring can be useful when replaying videos you recorded with your device, displaying your photo library, presenting a slideshow, browsing social media, or showcasing your iOS gaming skills on a bigger TV screen.
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How to mirror iPhone to TV?
One of the easiest ways to successfully mirror your iPhone to your TV is through the Apple wireless AirPlay protocol. With this, you will be able to stream the contents of your phone to your TV.
Alternatively, you can as well beam either audio or video using any supported application.
Before now, for AirPlay to function, you need an Apple TV streaming box. But now it works with Roku devices, modern Samsung TVs, modern LG TVs, modern Sony TVs, Vizio SmartCast TVs, Fire TV Edition TVs, and much more.
Process of mirroring what’s on your iPhone to TV
- Connect both the iOS device and TV device on the same Wi-Fi network. (Set up smart TV software for TVs that supports AirPlay support)
- Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the display to the Control Center.
- From there, you will see a screen mirroring button that resembles overlapping boxes, tap on it.
- Choose your TV model from the list. (If you have more than one device that supports AirPlay, try, and label each one depending on the room it’s in.)
- A four-digit code will appear on your TV, enter it on your iOS device. (This should be done once per device)
- To disconnect from the TV, repeat steps 1 to 3, then tap on ‘Stop Mirroring’.
- For wireless mirroring of your screen to an Apple TV, open Control Center >>> Screen Mirroring.
Remember that if you have numerous videos and apps, there is no need for mirroring. During video or audio playback, just tap on the AirPlay icon (the icon is a TV and triangle seen at the bottom of the screen). From there you can select your Apple TV from the drop-down list.
You can also decide to navigate to the control center and tap on AirPlay (it resembles a concentric circle with a triangle).
Using AirPlay with any of these methods will consume less battery when compared to mirroring. Also, you will be able to use the iOS device for other tasks such as playing video or music on the TV.
Mirroring your iPhone with an HDMI cable
Though a wired HDMI adapter is not suitable for AirPlay during screen mirroring, it’s a straightforward way of establishing a connection, especially in the absence of Wi-Fi.
You can go for Apple’s Lightning Digital AV Adapter for iPhone which is less than $40. Alternatively, there are also less expensive third-party adapters just that can’t stream videos that have copy protection such as Netflix.
Try to also get a cable of at least 15 feet long if you want to maintain a reasonable distance from your TV.
- Connect the HDMI to your TV and the other end to your iOS device
- Put the TV to the appropriate input
- Plug the iPhone charger into the remaining part of the adapter to avoid draining your battery.
- The videos will be mirrored on your TV. Apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime offer persistent playback controls as the video is playing on your TV.
In Conclusion
For you to successfully mirror your iPhone to your television, carefully follow the procedure outlined in this article and you face any challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to screen mirror an iPhone to a Samsung TV?
If you have one of the modern Samsung TVs, you can make use of AirPlay for mirroring. Simply tap on the screen mirroring from the control center of your iPhone to mirror to the Samsung TV.
Alternatively, using the app, tap the AirPlay icon to start mirroring. You can as well use the HDMI cable to establish the connection.
How can I screen mirror the iPhone to Roku TV?
Navigate to iPhone’s Control Center and tap Screen Mirroring. Select your Roku model from the drop-down menu, a code will appear on your TV. Enter this code into your iPhone and tap OK.
How do I screen mirror the iPhone to LG TV?
First, download Mirror for LG Smart TV app to your iPhone, then launch it. The app will search for your TV. Tap on your TV when it appears, then tap Start Mirroring. Select Mirror LG TV to start the broadcast.
How do I mirror iPhone to TV if Wi-Fi is not available?
You require an adapter, such as Apple’s Lightning connector. Connect iPhone to the HDMI cable, then the HDMI cable to your TV. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the AV Adapter. It will instantly be mirrored.
How can I mirror iPhone to a Vizio TV?
From the App Store, download the VIZIO Smart Cast Mobile app to your iPhone, then launch it.
Use the app to search Vizio TV, select it, then tap Pair on the Bluetooth Pairing Request prompt. Once the process is complete, you can now cast the contents of your phone to Vizio TV.
