How do you cast your iphone to your tv

Mirroring an iPhone screen on TV is one of those features that makes you say technology has, indeed, come so far. Gone are the days when you'd require bundles of knotted cable to display your phone on a larger screen. Now, with just a few taps, iPhones can share their screen with TVs and other displays.

Screen mirroring can be used to stream photos or videos from your phone to a smart TV. The wireless streaming is especially helpful with live stream videos on social media which usually cannot be accessed on a television screen. Twitch, Instagram and even TikTok have the option to live stream nowadays so here’s how you can tune into your favorite streamers on TV.

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How to mirror an iPhone to TV

According to Apple’s iPhone user guide, you can enable the screen mirroring option if you own an Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV. Below the instructions are a list of AirPlay 2-enabled devices.

To mirror your iPhone on Apple TV or a smart TV:

  1. Open Control Center on your iPhone by swiping from the top-right corner of your screen.
  2. Tap the Screen Mirroring button which looks like two interlinked rectangles and choose your Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV from the list.
  3. If an AirPlay passcode appears on the TV screen, enter the passcode on your iPhone.
  4. To stop mirroring your iPhone, open Control Center and tap the Screen Mirroring button, then tap Stop Mirroring.

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What are some AirPlay 2-enabled devices?

These are some of the AirPlay 2-enabled devices. You can find the full list of TVs and devices here.

  • Samsung FHD/HD 4, 5 Series (2018)
  • LG SuperUHD SK 9, 8 series (2018)
  • Hitachi Roku TV
  • Sony A8H Series (2020) 
  • VIZIO P-Series (2016, 2017, 2018)

What is the difference between screen mirroring and screen casting?

Sometimes users might get confused about the difference between screen mirroring and screen casting since they’re so similar.

Screen mirroring is used to show the exact movements of your iPhone or other device’s screen on a larger display such as a TV in the same room. The destination display duplicates your device exactly.

Screen casting – another feature that commonly exists with screen mirroring in phones, tablets and more – refers to casting a video from your device to a display and continuing to use the device without interrupting the video. For example, you can cast a video from your phone to a TV while still being able to use your phone to text someone back. The texting will not affect the video playing on the TV.

Screen casting doesn’t duplicate the phone’s exact screen or movements onto the TV, either. Therefore, once you cast a video; you cannot see it play on your phone while it runs on the TV.

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You can use an adapter and a cable for a wired connection or the Mirroring function in the Control Center for a wireless connection

Updated on October 18, 2022

What to Know

  • You can mirror your iPhone to a TV using an adapter that connects your phone to your TV using an HDMI or VGA cable.
  • You can mirror your screen wirelessly to a compatible smart TV using the Mirroring function in the Control Center.
  • You can also use a third-party app to mirror your iPhone to your TV (but should choose a well-known app if going this route).

This article provides instructions and information about how to mirror your iPhone to a television without using Apple TV and includes both wired and wireless options.

How to Mirror an iPhone to a Smart TV Wirelessly

You can wirelessly connect your iPhone to a smart TV as long as the TV is AirPlay 2-compatible. To find out if your TV is AirPlay 2-compatible, check with your TV manufacturer. Once you know the two are compatible, here's how you mirror your iPhone.

  1. First, make sure your iPhone and smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and powered on.

  2. On your iPhone, swipe down from the upper right corner to open the Control Center.

  3. Tap Screen Mirroring.

  4. Select your TV from the list that appears. If a passcode appears on your TV (may happen for first-time users), enter the code on your iPhone to complete the connection.

When you're finished mirroring your iPhone to your TV, all you have to do is go back through those steps and tap Stop Mirroring.

Using an Adapter or Cable to Mirror an iPhone to a TV (Without Apple TV)

If you don't have a compatible TV or an Apple TV you can still mirror your iPhone to your TV but you'll need a cable to go from your iPhone to your TV and, sometimes, you might also need an adapter to connect the cable to your iPhone.

The specific adapter you need will depend on the model iPhone you're using as well as the available connections you have on your TV. Most commonly that will be an HDMI connection, but older TVs may require a VGA adapter instead.

Once you have the appropriate cable and adapter, all you need to do is connect your iPhone to your TV. You might need to change the TV input manually if it doesn't automatically detect the active device. Once you seen your iPhone's screen on the TV, you will know it's successfully mirrored.

When using this method, you will get an exact duplicate of your iPhone screen on your television, so if you're trying to watch a movie from your iPhone on your TV, the image might not fill the whole screen.

Using an App to Mirror Your iPhone to a TV

Other streaming devices can mirror an iPhone to a TV, including the Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire devices. You can mirror your iPhone to Roku using the standard Roku app.

To use Chromecast with your iPhone, you'll use the Google Home app to link compatible platforms. Once you've set it up, it'll work similarly to AirPlay: You'll choose the Cast icon from the app and select your Chromecast as the destination.

Amazon Fire devices will need a separate app to let you mirror your iPhone. One popular option is AirScreen, which you'll need to download to your Fire Stick. AirScreen works with a variety of platforms, including Chromecast and AirPlay, so it's a good option if you aren't getting the results you want from the standard apps.

FAQ

  • How do I screen mirror my iPhone to a Samsung TV?

    If your Samsung Smart TV was manufactured in 2018 or later, you'll likely be able to use AirPlay to mirror your iPhone screen to your TV. Tap Screen Mirroring from your iPhone's Control Center to mirror your entire iPhone screen to your Samsung TV. From some apps, you can tap the AirPlay icon to mirror content from your iPhone to your TV. Or, connect your iPhone to your Samsung TV via an HDMI cable.

  • How do I screen mirror my iPhone to a Roku TV?

    To screen mirror your iPhone to a Roku device, go to your iPhone's Control Center and tap Screen Mirroring. Tap your Roku device from the list of options; you'll see a code on your TV. Enter this code into your iPhone as prompted, then tap OK.

  • How do I screen mirror my iPhone to an LG TV?

    If you have an LG smart TV, download the Mirror for LG Smart TV app from the App Store onto your iPhone, then launch the app. The app will search for and find your LG TV. Select your TV, then tap Start Mirroring. Next, select Mirror LG TV > Start Broadcast, and your TV will display your iPhone's content.

  • How do I mirror my iPhone to my TV without Wi-Fi?

    To mirror your iPhone to your TV without Wi-Fi, you'll need an adapter, such as Apple’s Lightning connector. You can purchase a Lightning Digital AV Adapter directly from Apple for $49. You'll use this adapter to connect your iPhone to an HDMI cable. Connect the HDMI cable to your TV, then connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the Lightning Digital AV Adapter. Your iPhone screen will instantly be mirrored to the TV.

  • How do I mirror my iPhone to a Vizio TV?

    If you have a Vizio smart TV, download the VIZIO Smart Cast Mobile app from the App Store onto your iPhone, then launch the app. When the app finds your Vizio TV, select it, then tap Pair on the Bluetooth Pairing Request pop-up. When the pairing is complete, you'll be able to cast your iPhone's contents to your Vizio TV.

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How do I mirror my iPhone to my TV?

Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a TV or Mac.
Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV, AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, or Mac. ... .
Open Control Center: ... .
Tap Screen Mirroring ..
Select your Apple TV, AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, or Mac from the list..

How can I mirror my iPhone to my TV without Apple TV?

Way1: Use an Adapter to Mirror iPhone to TV Without Apple TV.
Take Your HDMI Cable, and find the HDMI Port on your TV..
Then, plug the HDMI into the TV..
Use the other side of the HDMI cable to connect to the adapter..
Plug your phone in..
Go to the HDMI input on your TV and your phone should be mirroring already!.

Can I connect my iPhone to my smart TV wirelessly?

On Apple TV or a smart TV, you can show whatever appears on your iPhone. Open Control Center on your iPhone. , then choose your Apple TV or an AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV as the playback destination. If an AirPlay passcode appears on the TV screen, enter the passcode on your iPhone.