How to connect iphone to samsung tv
With the advancement of technology, things that were difficult before have become much easier.
One of the many examples of this is screen mirroring. Back then it was hard to even imagine such a possibility, but now it’s child’s play.
With screen mirroring, you can display the content of one device on the screen of another device.
In this way, it is easier to watch content on a larger screen, which is especially useful when you organize joint viewing 🍿 with friends. You’ll be able to stream shows, movies, music, pictures, and more.
If you own an iPhone and a Samsung TV and are wondering how to cast iPhone screen to TV, this post is for you. We’ll walk you through the exact steps so you can set it up in minutes.
How to connect iPhone to Samsung TV using AirPlay
Screen mirroring has many different terms, but on Apple devices it’s called AirPlay. Before 2018, this feature only worked with other Apple devices, but now, with AirPlay 2, it is very possible to connect it to other ecosystems as well.
This made it easy to route audio and video to other displays. Although the setup may seem difficult, it is actually very simple.
If you have a Samsung TV manufactured in 2018 or later, you will be able to use this feature to mirror your screens without any problems (supported models are listed later in this post).
NOTE: Make sure your iPhone and Samsung TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
# 1. Audio, video, images and more
Step 1: Turn on AirPlay on your Samsung TV by going to Settings > General > Apple AirPlay Settings > AirPlay and turn it on using your remote.
Step 2: On your iPhone, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open Control Center.
Step 3: Tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.
Step 4: A list of devices that can be connected via AirPlay will appear. Tap your Samsung TV model when it appears.
Step 5: You may be asked to enter a code on the Samsung TV to verify if you are connecting to your iPhone for the first time. Once you’ve done that, you’re all set.
#2. Just the sound
The above steps apply to all streaming types. If you want to stream audio only, in your iPhone’s Control Center, instead of tapping the AirPlay icon, tap the Now Playing widget.
Tap the AirPlay icon on the right.
This should allow you to connect the audio to your Samsung TV immediately.
#3. Images
Alternatively, if you just want to cast your screen to view images, you can do so by going to your Photos and tapping the image you want to view on your Samsung TV. Then tap the Share icon.
Tap AirPlay.
From here you can tap your Samsung TV to continue mirroring.
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How to connect an iPhone to a Samsung TV using an HDMI cable
If your Samsung TV doesn’t support AirPlay or prefers a wired connection, you can cast your iPhone’s screen using an HDMI cable and a Lightning-to-HDMI adapter.
A Lightning-to-HDMI adapter is a dongle that basically connects your iOS device to an HDMI cable, which then plugs into your Samsung TV. This helps in sending and receiving data over the wire.
Here are the steps:
Step 1: Connect the end of the adapter to your iPhone.
Step 2: Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the adapter and the other end to your Samsung TV.
Step 3: Now you need to switch the TV input to the correct HDMI cable.
You should now see screen mirroring working successfully.
Troubleshooting tips
If you’ve tried connecting your iPhone to your Samsung TV via AirPlay but still can’t, you might be missing a few things. Here are some troubleshooting tips to help:
# 1. Your iPhone is not updated
Sometimes when the main device is not updated, it can interfere with AirPlay connection. Make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest version, then try again.
#2. You have network problems
Network issues are common, especially if your Wi-Fi is known to randomly drop out. Check your router and make sure everything is fine with your internet connection.
#3. The auto protection time feature is enabled on your Samsung TV
Samsung has a screen saver feature that activates after a certain period of inactivity. If this feature is enabled, there is a possibility that it will interfere with AirPlay. You can try disabling this feature by going to Settings on your Samsung TV.
#4. Your Samsung TV is not compatible
Not every Samsung TV model supports AirPlay 2, so if your device is one of them, you may need to double check.
Samsung TV models that support AirPlay 2
You can only use AirPlay 2 with one of the following Samsung TV models:
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Whether for work or entertainment, screen mirroring is a great feature because viewing content on a larger screen helps you understand and enjoy it better.
Fortunately, this is very easy to do with AirPlay or an HDMI cable.
Then check out these useful third-party apps to mirror your iPhone screen.
