How to connect or mirror mobile phone or laptop to TV?

Stephenn

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If you want to connect mobile phone or laptop to TV, you will need an HDMI cable that is compatible to your devices. Then just plug in the HDMI cable. But for mobile phone, there is no HDMI port. Thus, you will have to use adaptor that will bolt HDMI ports onto the USB Type-C, micro USB or lightning ports.

I bet you are connecting your mobile phone for transfer files rather than charging. Check your TV and see if it has USB port, connect your phone to the TV through USB. Don't forget to select USB in the Source on your TV if applicable.

How to connect or mirror mobile phone or laptop to TV?

While you can connect your mobile phone or laptop to TV through wires, you can also choose wireless casting. First of all, you have to connect your devices to the same WiFi network.

For android system, most phones and TVs support Miracast, after connecting to the same WiFi, head to your phone’s Display settings, check under Cast, and select Enable Wireless Display to check for nearby devices to cast to. If your devices don't support Miracast, you can also use apps like AllCast for casting. You can also use a streaming device like the Google Chromecast or Roku Streaming Stick, which plug into your TV’s HDMI port, and can be connected to wirelessly by devices running Android 4.4.2 and above.

How to connect or mirror mobile phone or laptop to TV?

For iOS system, use AirPlay to connect your Apple devices to the TV. If both devices are connected to the same WiFi network, they’ll automatically detect each other.

If you want to connect your iphone to a Samsung TV, except for using an adaptor, you can also use Samsung SmartView app that needs to be installed in your iphone before mirroring. Some apps like YouTube has its own way for mirroring, you can try on it also. As for a Vizio TV, you can use Vizio SmartCast App in the same way.

If it is an LG TV, ensure your iPhone and LG TV are under the same Wi-Fi network as well. Use your TV's remote control to open “LG Content Store” and you can find the same TV & Cast on the right side of the screen. Configure the app on TV by filling the IP address shown on your iPhone. Click “OK” to connect iPhone to LG. If not connected, you can try on third-party apps.

If it is an Sony TV, install the iMediaShare on your iOS devices, connect to the same Wifi as your TV. There are many smart TVs support AirPlay, you can connect your Apple devices through it.
 
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