It is possible to mirror your iPhone to A Samsung TV using a special feature called Airplay. This feature is not compatible with all Samsung TVs and is indeed selective of the models it works best with. This article will cover all you need to know about screen mirroring iPhone to TV without Apple TV. We will focus on Samsung TV and all the models Samsung TVs compatible with Airplay. We will explain the different ways aside from using Airplay and Apple TV in which you can do this as well as which of these methods is the best. Airplay is a feature of iPhones that makes a wireless connection to a bigger screen possible. Airplay has always been a feature present on iPhones, but recent development has led to Airplay 2 which is only able to connect to the recent models of Samsung TV. Below are the steps to help you screen mirror iPhone to Samsung TV.
We mentioned earlier that only recent models of Samsung TV have the Airplay feature and to be exact, only models manufactured from 2018 and above have this feature. Below is the list of Samsung TV models that allows screen mirroring iPhone to Samsung TV using Airplay. The table provided above shows that only models from 2018 upward have the Airplay feature.
If the Airplay feature is not very functional, there is no need to limit yourself to just that option as there are other ways to screen mirror iPhone to Samsung TV. This task can be achieved by using the AirDroid Cast app, digital AV adapter, and the use of Roku streaming app. AirDroid Cast has launched web version that allows you to mirror your iPhone screen to your Samsung Smart TV. This method is best for the older Samsung TV models like the 6000 series which was released in 2013 and 2014 as it has an in-built chrome. Follow the steps below to use this software as a way to mirror your iPhone screen. Step 1. Connect your devices to the same internet Firstly, connect your Samsung TV and your iPhone to the same internet Step 2. Download AirDroid Cast app on your phoneDownload and Install AirDroid Cast from the official website on your iPhone.Step 3. Start screen mirroring Open the browser and search ‘webcast.airdroid.com' on your TV.Then, scan the QR code displayed on your Samsung TV, if you have a problem scanning the code, you can just input the cast code displayed on the screen into your phone.After scanning or entering the code, your iPhone will be connected to your Samsung TV. Pros:
Another way of mirroring your screen to your Samsung TV is by using a lightning digital AV adapter. This device is small and portable, and it works by using two USB cables to mirror your iPhone screen. Below are the steps necessary to make this connection.
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The Roku streaming stick is a portable device that is plugged into your television HDMI port to allow you to stream content on the internet. It also allows you to mirror your iPhone screen to your Samsung TV without using the Airplay service and below are the steps you can follow to do so.
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3. Using an Amazon firestick to mirror your iPhone screenExternal devices like firestick that is used for streaming videos can also be used to mirror your iPhone screen to a Samsung TV. Below are the steps required to use an Amazon fire stick for this process.
The best method to mirror any iPhone screen is by using the Airplay feature, but using this tool becomes a problem if the model of your Samsung TV is old. A method we highly recommend is using the web version of AirDroid Cast as no login is required. If you want a bigger screen for work purposes or maybe you want to enjoy some entertaining content on a larger display, there are a few ways to make that happen. The suggested method is to use Apple Airplay, but what if your Samsung TV does not offer that feature? Another alternative to consider for screen mirroring iPhone to Samsung TV is AirDroid Cast app which provides a wireless connection that only requires the internet or you can consider other options like the lightning digital AV adapter, Roku TV, Firestick, and chromecast which all require an external device.
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. You can connect your iPhone to Samsung TVs that support Airplay 2, including models from 2018 and later.
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.
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.
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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. FAQ
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