How to connect your phone to samsung smart tv

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Screen mirroring, also called screen sharing, is simply replicating a phone, laptop, tablet or computer screen onto a TV screen.

Every device has specific requirements that must be met in order to effectively screen share. Newer Samsung devices have a screen mirroring feature, or Smart View, while older devices and operating systems may not have that feature. To find out if your Samsung or other Android device has screen mirroring or Smart View functionality, use two fingers to pull down the notification menu and look for the Smart View icon.

Benefits of Screen Sharing

Screen sharing can be used for entertainment in the home and as a presentation tool in business. Screen sharing from your mobile devices allow you to share photos and downloaded movies, videos, music, applications, presentations and more directly on your TV screen.

While traditional screen sharing used a wired connection (like an MHL cable), many device manufacturers offer options that allow you to wirelessly screen share.  You can navigate anywhere in the room without being tethered to the TV.

How to Screen Share

Samsung has streamlined their wireless screen sharing options by making their smart TVs compatible with some Samsung phones and tablets. To begin screen mirroring, simply select “screen mirroring” on your TV under the “sources” menu. On your compatible Samsung phone, select the Smart View icon under the notifications menu and pair your devices.

To connect your Samsung phone to a non-Samsung TV, you may use a wired HDMI connection or a smartphone to TV adapter like this one. The ScreenBeam Mini2 is a great wireless replacement for traditional wired connections. This low cost product wirelessly connects directly with your device. It does not rely on WiFi, so it does not bog down your home network.

How to Screen Share from a Samsung Phone

Below are step-by-step instructions on how to display content from your Samsung device screen on your TV:

This article explains how to connect your iPhone to a TV so you can play or share content from the phone to the TV using screen mirroring. Methods include using AirPlay, linking your phone and TV with a digital AV adapter, or using a mirroring app.

Use Airplay to Connect an iPhone to a Samsung TV

You can connect your iPhone to Samsung TVs that support Airplay 2, including models from 2018 and later.

How to Use AirPlay Mirroring

1. Make sure that both the iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi connection.

2. Check that you've enabled Airplay on your iPhone.

3. Open the app from which you want to stream.

4. Tap the Airplay icon.

   In some apps, such as Photos, you need to tap the Share icon first.

Use a Lightning Digital AV Adapter to Screen Mirror

This is one of the easier options, but you will need to buy or acquire a specific adapter from Apple for it to work. The Lightning Digital AV Adapter can be found for around $49.00 and works with most iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. You will need to have an extra HDMI cable ready to use, as it will be used to physically link your iPhone to your Samsung TV. 

1. Connect the AV Adapter to your iPhone.

2. Connect the HDMI cable to the AV Adapter. You will see the port on the adapter where the HDMI cable needs to be plugged into. 

3. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the Samsung TV.

4. Set the source on the Samsung TV to the input you connected the HDMI cable to. You should now see your iPhone’s screen mirrored on your Samsung TV. 

Use the Samsung SmartView App to Connect

If you prefer a wireless solution for connecting your iPhone to your Samsung Smart TV, some apps can help. 

When using screen mirroring apps, the Smart TV and the iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The apps will not function if your phone and TV are on different networks. 

The Samsung SmartView app is a free app you can install on your phone to allow screen mirroring to your smart TV.

Download Samsung Smart View

Here's how:

1. Make sure that both the iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi connection.

2. Launch the Samsung SmartView app. It will ask you to enter the code that appears on your Samsung Smart TV screen.

3. Enter the pin, and the device should automatically connect to your TV.

Other Apps With Mirroring Capabilities

Some apps like YouTube have their own way of mirroring the iPhone screen to your TV. Then you can watch your favorite YouTube videos right on your TV instead of the small screen on your phone.

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FAQ

• How do I turn off screen mirroring on an iPhone?

  To turn off AirPlay and stop screen mirroring your iPhone, open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring. Select the option to Stop Mirroring or Stop AirPlay.

• Why is screen mirroring not working on my iPhone?

  If AirPlay isn't working and the screen mirroring feature isn't activating, your Wi-Fi connection may be disabled, or the AirPlay devices, such as your iPhone and smart TV, may not be turned on or close enough to each other. Try restarting your devices to fix the issue.

• Why is there no sound when screen mirroring with my iPhone?

  If you don't hear audio properly when using your iPhone with an AirPlay-compatible device, the sound may be down or off on one or both devices. Check to see if sound is muted on the iPhone or the other device. Check your iPhone's ring/silent switch to ensure sound is turned on.

  How do I pair my phone to my Smart TV?

  Instructions.

  WiFi Network. Make sure that your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network..

  TV Settings. Go to the input menu on your TV and turn on “screen mirroring.”.

  Android Settings. ... .

  Select TV. ... .

  Establish Connection..

  How do I connect my phone to my Samsung Smart TV via Bluetooth?

  Open the Settings menu on your TV..

  Navigate to General..

  Select External Device Manager..

  Select Input Device Manager..

  Select Bluetooth Device list..

  Set your Bluetooth device to begin actively pairing. ... .

  Select the device you wish to pair. ... .

  Select Pair and connect..

  Why won't my phone connect to my Samsung TV?

  Turn off and on Bluetooth If you're having trouble connecting your mobile device to your Samsung TV or connecting out from your Samsung TV to another device, try disconnecting Bluetooth in the settings menu on your Samsung TV. This may help you get things working again with your screencast.

  How do I get my iPhone to connect to my Samsung Smart TV?

  Select the photo or video you want to share, and then tap the Share icon in the bottom left. Tap AirPlay, and then tap the name of the TV or Smart Monitor you want to stream to. You may see a code on the screen. Enter this code into your phone to make the content appear.