Miracast is a program that establishes a wireless connection between two devices. Since not all gadgets have such a function, before you start connecting, you should determine its presence.
How to check support for Mirakast on Android
Before turning on Miracast, you should find out if Android supports this function. Unfortunately, not all devices have this capability.
To find out this information on Android 6, 7, you need to go to screen options and check the presence of the item " Broadcast". In the fifth Android - it will be “ Wireless display (Mirakast)».
If such information is available, then this item can be included. This must be done through the menu, which is called by 3 points. For a "pure" Android, it is enough to change the position of the button to " On».
You can also find out if this feature is supported in the wireless settings section. If the developers of the gadget have provided such an opportunity, then an icon with the name “ Broadcast" or " Transfer screen». 
How to enable Miracast on TV
This function is usually always disabled. Therefore, to use it, you need to go to the options.
- Samsung... On the control panel, select the button called " Source". In the window that appeared on the monitor, click " Screen mirroring».
- Lg... In the options under the button " Settings" select " Net", and then " Miracast". In this heading, you need to change the position of the function to " On».
- Sony Bravia. Press the button in the upper left corner " Signal source". Then choose “ Duplicating screen". You can broadcast on this TV without selecting a source. To do this, you need to go to "Settings" - "Home" - "Options" - "Network". Pay attention to Wi-Fi in the window. It will need to include " Wi-Fi Direct". To use this method of watching video, the device must be turned on in advance.
- To turn on Wi-Fi Mirakast, you should go to " Settings", And then into the" network parameters».
The principle of enabling this function is different in different brands of devices. The newer models all support picture playback over Wi-Fi.
Transferring the image from Androyd to the TV using Mirakast
You will need to click on the name and wait for a while to complete the connection. In some versions, you need to click on the button " Allow". After that, a request will appear on the monitor.
- After Android detects the TV, you need to click on it. It only takes a few seconds for the display to appear on the screen.
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to make a connection the first time. But if you adhere to the sequence of actions and recommendations, then everything will turn out quickly and easily.
Watching movies or cartoons is more convenient on a larger screen. Therefore, it is worth considering how to connect your smartphone to your TV. It should be noted that any user can cope with such a task, but you need to figure out all the existing methods. Only after that it will be possible to start connecting the mobile device to the TV.
Ways to connect your phone to your TV
Since connecting a smartphone to a TV can sometimes be useful, you need to figure out all the methods. In fact, there are several ways that can transmit an image to TV:
- USB cable;
- HDMI cable;
- Wireless connection;
- Analog wire.
USB connection
Since it is easiest to connect your phone to a TV via usb, it is worth considering. Each smartphone has a Micro USB port and the TV has a USB port. It is important to understand that only modern TVs have such a connector.
To connect your smartphone to the TV via usb, you need to use a charging cable. After both devices are connected, you should configure the read mode. It should be noted that a similar function is located in the device settings.
On a Samsung TV, to enable reading mode, click on the USB or Multimedia button. In LG and Sony products, there is a Home button on the remote control. Another common option for entering Reading Mode is the Source key.
After clicking on the button, a specialized menu will open. To select a signal source, click on the "USB" icon. Then a menu will appear in which you should decide what types of files will open on TV. It is important to take into account that a smartphone, when connected via the USB interface, acts as an information carrier.
It is also helpful to know how to connect your tablet to your TV via usb. In fact, everything is simple, the procedure is carried out in the same way as connecting a smartphone. The only difference may be the location of the menu items.
After watching the movie, you need to remember to change the signal source. This method is convenient in that there is always a USB cable at hand, since it comes with the device. At the same time, at the time of working with files, the smartphone or tablet is charged.
HDMI interface
What if there is no way to connect to TV via USB? How to connect Android to TV in this case? You can use an HDMI cable. Unlike the YUSB interface, this connection method allows you to duplicate the contents of the smartphone screen on the TV.
It is worth considering the nuance that to connect the device to the TV, you will have to purchase a special adapter. If there is no such tool, the user will not be able to connect to the TV. This is due to the fact that smartphones lack an HDMI port.
After connecting the cable, you need to set the signal to HDMI on the TV. The same goes for the phone. When the setting is complete, the TV will display the contents of the smartphone screen. At the same time, it becomes possible to watch films, open photos, play, and also visit Internet resources.
An alternative to a regular HDMI cable can be:
- SlimPort.
This is a kind of adapters, at one end there is a Micro USB, and at the other end there is a connector for an HDMI cable. Regardless of the selected standard, high quality video and sound can be transmitted to the TV screen.
Wi-Fi connection
The most common way to transfer an image from a tablet to a TV is using a wireless connection. With the development of information technology, wired connection is fading into the background. This is because wires interfere with normal movement around the room. In addition, wires can be damaged quickly. Modern smartphones, like TVs, are capable of connecting to the same Wi-Fi network.
To connect Android to a TV via Wi-Fi, you need to use one of the existing technologies:
- DLNA;
- Direct;
- Miracast.
DLNA technology
Most modern TVs are equipped with DLNA technology. As far as old devices are concerned, they do not have such a function. Users with outdated TVs shouldn't be upset, as you can use a media player or Android stick.
As for the phone, you will have to additionally install a DLNA server. After that, you will need to configure it:
- Enter the settings;
- In chapter " Net"Find the item" Sharing and connecting»;
- In the next step, find the section " Media server»;
- To broadcast video from a smartphone to a TV set, you must check the box opposite the item “ Content access mode»;
- Decide on the type of content (you can choose a photo, music or video).
After completing the settings, you can display the image from the phone to the TV. The smartphone will act as a server. For the connection to work correctly, you must enable the UPnP mode in the router.
Wi-Fi Direct
How do I connect my phone to a TV if there is no access point? Modern devices support technology such as Wi-Fi Direct. Thanks to this functionality, the smartphone can directly connect to the TV. In this case, the smartphone is recognized by the TV as a multimedia device.
To connect the phone to the TV, you must follow these steps in sequence:
- In the smartphone settings, enable Wi-Fi Direct access;
- All the same is done on the TV. If it is difficult to find a function, you need to read the instructions;
- A list of available devices appears on the TV. You will need to select the smartphone you are using. After that, the devices will be synchronized.
Since it's easy to stream video from your phone to your TV, everyone can use this method. The only thing to keep in mind is that smartphones with outdated versions of Android do not support this technology.
Wi-Fi Miracast
A new technology has appeared in modern devices - Miracast. Thanks to this feature, you can connect devices without a router. To enable the function, you must:
- On the TV, enter the settings section.
- Find and enable Miracast function.
- Enter the "Screen" section on your smartphone.
- Select the desired TV from the available devices.
Once the settings are complete, the contents of the smartphone will be transferred to the TV display.
Miracast has several advantages over other wireless technologies. These include:
- Fast transfer of "bulky" files;
- Wireless security using WPA2 encryption;
- Two-way information transfer;
- Ability to transfer 3D files.
Thanks to the capabilities of technology, you can watch a movie of any quality or play games.
Analog cable connection
An old TV does not have USB and HDMI ports, and also cannot connect to wireless networks. How, in this case, to connect a smartphone to a TV and can this be done at all?
In fact, things are not so bad. It is possible to connect a smartphone to an old TV. For this it is recommended to use analog cables:
- S-Video;
- SCART.
It should be noted that there is a Micro USB connector on the other side of the cable. It must be remembered that such cables are not in demand, so you will have to look for them in online stores. In this case, only a low quality image can be transmitted.
How do I display an image using an analog cable? It's simple, you just need to connect the wire to the device, and then turn on the AV mode on the TV. After that, it remains to select one possible file. It will be possible to display both a video file and photos.
Video instructions for connecting a phone to a TV
Summarize
Smartphone owners can connect their devices to TVs. There are several ways to sync these devices. It should be noted that older devices can also be connected to each other. Users are encouraged to analyze each existing method and then select a more appropriate option. It is best to choose the method according to your needs.
If the user has a modern smartphone and TV, it is best to connect via Wi-Fi using Miracast technology. This eliminates the need to purchase a router separately.
In recent years, tablet computers are gaining more and more popularity among users due to their wide functionality. They can easily replace laptops for work on the road or at school, allow you to view photos and videos as conveniently as possible. At the same time, more and more modern TV models are produced with the function of displaying images on screens from a tablet.
This is convenient when working with video editing or watching movies, in addition, this option is ideal for working with presentations. Well, it is quite clear that displaying an image on a TV will provide a more comfortable work in an Internet browser, in the absence of a laptop or stationary computer.
In this article, we will try to tell you in as much detail as possible about how to connect an Android tablet (phone) to a TV and at the same time avoid software problems with technology.
So, to successfully connect an Android tablet to a TV, first of all, you need a TV that supports this function (check this information in the instructions or on the official website of the manufacturer). In addition, you will need special tools for the tablet itself.
HDMI connection.
Gives the best image, this is due to the fact that the HDMI interface:
- It allows you to output not only the highest quality image, but also no less high quality sound (which is especially important for watching videos and movies) using just one cable, without burdening the TV receiver with many cords and connections.
- The used digital format, transmitting the signal, allows you to achieve excellent quality.
- Due to its great popularity among users, it is present in most modern TVs and tablets from various manufacturers.
- Provides support for the "display mirroring" technology, which allows the TV to "copy" what is happening on the tablet screen.
- Allows you to easily configure the connection with a maximum of two clicks (or even without them).
To connect a tablet to a TV using an HDMI cable, follow these steps:
- After connecting the gadgets with a cable, video and audio signals should be transmitted in the automatic configuration mode.
- If this does not happen, go to the settings menu on both devices and on the TV, select the HDMI port as a signal source (input, input, source ...) (if there are several, it is important not to be mistaken with the number), and in the tablet as an output (output ) specify HDMI.
If the tablet is equipped with only "mini-HDMI" (micro-HDMI), then you need to choose a cable with a plug of this type at one end or use a conductor.
If there is no HDMI connector in the tablet, you can purchase MHL or SlimPort separately. The disadvantage is that quite often, when displaying an image on a monitor using HDMI, it is not possible to output sound if the TV does not have built-in acoustics. We consolidate what we have read:
RCA connection.
This option does not give a sufficiently high-quality image, since the transmission is carried out using an analog signal, however, the advantage here is that absolutely all multimedia devices (including the not quite "fresh" release) are endowed with the ability to connect via a composite cable (RCA), which is also called "Tulip". It should also be borne in mind that the transmission of sound and images will take place through separate cables. How does the connection work:
- To make such a connection, you need an HDMI-RCA converter, to which, on the one hand, we connect HDMI-HDMI (we send the other end to the tablet).
- On the other hand, three tulip cables are connected to the converter (yellow, transmitting a video signal and white and red for sound), and the other ends are connected to the TV sockets of the corresponding color.
Wi-Fi connection
Connecting a tablet via a Wi-Fi connection is ideal for Smart-TV owners who have a built-in adapter for distributing the Internet. You can connect the tablet either using Wi-Fi Direct technology, or using special tablet applications that are selected individually for your technique.
Application of special technologies AirPlay, Miracast and their analogues.
In the simplest version, you can use the most common TV panel, which is connected via a USB port, and not the advanced Smart TV models. In this case, the mobile device will be recognized only as a flash drive from which videos, image files and audio recordings recorded on it are played. This is a rather primitive way of connecting, so we will not dwell on such a connection. In addition, with such a connection, you will not be able to broadcast programs, streaming video and games from the Internet to the screen. UPnP technology can be used. This is also something like USB transfer, only without wires. Let's focus on more functional connection methods.
Using an HDMI cable
It should be noted right away that all issues related to retransmission of the image from the TV to the phone screen will not be considered for reasons that it is not very advisable. In this case, we will be interested in connecting mobile devices to TV panels with the appropriate direction of information transfer. The easiest way in this case is to connect the two devices using a regular HDMI cable. This connection is in a sense similar to establishing a USB connection. But at the same time, a tablet or phone is no longer perceived as removable storage devices. They are recognized as fully functional gadgets. To many users, having wires may seem like yesterday's technology, but there are a number of advantages to doing this. So, for example, there are no delays associated with image transmission at all. Streaming Ultra HD video with 7.1 sound (DTS-HD and Dolby True HD) is simple, and you can charge mobile devices with a maximum power of 10 V. There are three types of cables that can be used to display images on the screen:
Standard HDMI cable with an adapter together with a micro-USB cable for connecting an external power supply;
MHL cable directly connected to the TV panel via HDMI connector;
Dedicated Samsung 11-pin cable;
The first connection option is considered universal, and the rest of the connection types are supported only by a limited number of mobile devices and TV panels.
Conditions for Wireless Installation
Another simple solution to the problem of transferring images from the phone to the TV is to connect the two devices via a wireless home network. In this case, however, the TV must have a built-in Wi-Fi module. If not, you can additionally purchase an external plug-in device using the USB port. For Android devices, Wi-Fi Direct is supposed to be enabled. The process of activating such a connection on various models of television panels will be discussed separately.
DLNA wireless network
When connecting via a home network, you can use the built-in DLNA features of Android operating systems. In apple devices, it is quite problematic to activate such a connection. As a kind of bridge, you can install applications like My Remote from Philips. On devices with the Android operating system, you can completely abandon the standard tools and install a program like PlugPlayer. Connection can also be made by the manufacturer through the universal media player WDTVLive. This option, however, is not the most convenient, since with a sufficiently high load on the wireless network, transmission delays may occur. In addition, the connection speed set for the home wireless network by the provider plays an important role.
Miracast technology
The use of specialized technologies designed directly for solving many problems of broadcasting images from mobile devices to a television panel is one of the universal means. It's about Miracast technology. Different manufacturers designate this technology differently. For example, Samsung has a similar feature called Screen Mirroring, Sony has Mirror Link, and Apple has AirPlay. However, Android systems are still considered the pioneers. To connect them on a tablet or smartphone, you must first turn on Wi-Fi and enter the Wi-FiDirect settings. On the TV, you must select Miracast as the source. Next, a TV is selected on the mobile device, which should appear in the list. After that, the multimedia information output is set in the settings. Here it is worth paying attention to the fact that not all mobile devices support screen rotation. But on the Sony Xperia ZL, the picture, when changing the orientation from portrait to landscape, is automatically rotated on the TV panel. As it should already be clear, the image from the smartphone to the Wi-Fi TV will be transmitted only if the panel belongs to the Smart TV generation.
Connecting via Air Play
Now let's talk a little about Apple's Air Play technology. It, in fact, is almost a complete analogue of Miracast TV. However, now the transfer cannot be carried out without a dedicated Apple TV set-top box. The set-top box is connected directly to the TV. To use the video replay function on the device, you need to tap twice on the Home button, and then scroll down the list of available applications and find AirPlay there. Upon entering this section, you will be able to see all the devices that are capable of receiving a signal, available at the moment. You just need to select the connected media player and activate the transfer.
Using WiDi and Streambels
Streambels software product was developed by Clockworkmod company. It can hardly be called an analogue of Miracast or AirPlay. When connected, the screen of the mobile device is not duplicated. You can only play files as in the case of a simple USB connection. Initially, WiDi technology was developed as an alternative to Miracast, but it could not get widespread use. This technology is mainly used in Intel laptops, although recently there have been attempts to integrate this technology into mobile devices.
Connections to selected TV models: features
Let's now take a look at some of the features of signal transmission in certain models of TV panels. The easiest way would be to display the image from the phone to an LG TV. To do this, when the connection is activated on the smartphone, the network and the Wi-Fi Direct section are selected in the main menu on the TV. Now all that remains is to wait for the TV panel to detect the mobile device. To make a connection on Sony TVs, you need to use the button on the remote control to select the "Options" section, then go to the "Guide" menu, and then select the "Other methods" section. Here you need to remember the WPA and SSID parameters. You can rewrite them if necessary. Then these parameters will need to be entered when connecting a smartphone. When using TV panels from Samsung, you must select the "Network" section in the main menu, then set the switch opposite to the "Prog. AR ". After that, you need to go to the security key section and set a unique password to access the connection. Then, on the Android device, you need to select an access point and connect to the network. When a file is selected, the Share button is pressed.
Problems during playback
We have examined in detail the issue related to the transfer of images from the phone to the TV. When using any type of connection, you should pay attention to a number of possible problems that may be associated with disruptions in the broadcast process. This primarily applies to cases where Miracast technology is used. With this kind of connection, you may experience disconnections if there are obstacles between the mobile device and the TV. It is believed that the smaller the distance between the devices, the better. Some devices provide the ability to broadcast copy-protected files. However, Philips TV panels do not support playback. The load on the wireless network can increase significantly, since when playing streaming video, the image is first transmitted to the mobile device, and only then is it played on the TV. As a result, there may be a delay, lag between audio and video, slowdown, and similar symptoms. It is also worth noting that not all mobile devices support the creation of two connections at once. So, for example, some models of smartphones from Sony can connect to either Miracast or the Internet.
Conclusion
In general, the question of how to transfer an image from a smartphone to a TV panel is quite simple to solve. You can easily choose from the above the method that is most suitable in your case. Among the many recommendations presented, one can especially highlight the advice that for any type of connection it is advisable to use a TV panel and a smartphone from the same manufacturer. In this case, no problems should arise.
In this topic, we will consider a situation when you need to connect Android to a TV using Wi-Fi, namely, we will show you how to play multimedia files on a TV and how to transfer a picture to your TV screen. We have already explained earlier.
Let's immediately determine what we need to have in order to connect the Android phone to the TV using Wi-Fi.
- Primarily you need a TV with Smart TV, in our example, Samsung TVs will be used, this function is also supported by LG and Sony models of the high price segment.
- The TV does not need to have a Wi-Fi module installed, enough Ethernet connector- in this case, the connection to the network will be made with a cable through a router.
- Smart TV should have Internet connection is configured according to the instructions for your model.
- Both devices (phone and TV) must be connected to the same network(to one router) whether it be cable or Wi-Fi.
Play video from phone to TV screen
After both devices are set up, we'll show you how you can connect Android to TV over Wi-Fi in several ways.
Through a standard player
It is very simple to make the connection itself, everything is done automatically; another question is how to play multimedia content on your big screen.
This can be done using a standard player. All well-known manufacturers have started to build video streaming functionality into standard players. In our example, we will play a video from an LG phone. For this:
Note: Video control (volume, rewind, video change) is performed using the phone through the video player interface.
Via YouTube
The popular Yоutube app has support for streaming playback on other devices. To do this, you need:
Note: The YouTube widget must be installed on the Smart TV, because it is showing through it.
Android as a media server
In this part of the article, we will tell you about Wi-Fi dіrect in Android for Smart TV, in other words, how to make Android a media server for your TV: then all multimedia files saved on the phone will be available for playback on the TV. That is, all control will be performed on the TV, and the phone acts as a server. To create such a connection, follow these steps.
With the latest update, Windows 10 introduced the Connect app, which enables wireless screen display from Miracast compatible mobile devices. This means that now we can wirelessly display the phone screen on a computer without the need to install additional programs.
Here's a quick guide on how to wirelessly connect your phone to your computer and display your smartphone screen using the new built-in Connect option.
If you've ever wirelessly viewed photos from your phone on a monitor, or recorded an Android or Windows 10 Mobile screen into a video file, then you've certainly come across apps to stream images from your smartphone to your computer.
Microsoft has implemented the Connect app in Windows 10 with the Anniversary Update. Thanks to this solution, we no longer need to install third-party software - now we can display the image from the phone screen directly to the computer using the built-in function.
Transfer picture from phone to PC wirelessly
Setting up a wireless connection shouldn't be too difficult for users, but there is one point to remember. Picture transmission is carried out using Miracast technology.
In the case of a phone, this should not be a problem, since most of the mobile devices are compatible with the above standard, but there may be problems with the computer itself - old laptops and desktop PCs are not equipped with Miracast support, so you won't be able to display the picture. You can see for yourself that this is really so. If you have a moderately new computer, but there should be no problems.
Open the Start menu and find the Connect app. After launch, the Connect program window will appear with information about waiting for a connection from another device. Now it's time to pick up your smartphone and connect to your computer. Let's see how to do this.
Enabling Screen Transfer in Android or Windows 10 Mobile
First you need to find the image transfer option in your smartphone. Unfortunately, as is often the case on Android, depending on the manufacturer, some functions have been moved to other places or are completely eliminated. Therefore, it can be a little problematic here, nevertheless, even if the manufacturer removed this function, then it can be restored.
In a pure Android OS, the corresponding option is located along the path "Settings - Display - Transfer image". When you enable this feature, a list of devices on the network to which you can transfer the image will appear - select your Windows 10 computer here.
Wireless display on Android
If you cannot find the image transfer function on Android, then you can install a special program that creates a shortcut on the desktop for displaying the image. The program is able to call a function even when the manufacturer has removed its link in the settings.
For this purpose, you need to download Miracast Widget & Shortcut. After installing it, go to your smartphone's app list and launch Miracast Widget & Shortcut. You will immediately be taken to the appropriate section in the settings, which is responsible for transferring images to another device. This option is called Wireless Display.
If your mobile phone has Windows 10 Mobile, go to display settings and look for the wireless screen pairing feature. Your PC should be defined in the list of devices.
Further actions will no longer cause any difficulties. Your computer will appear in the list of devices - you will see its name in the Connect window. Just click on it in the list to start the connection process.
When the devices connect with each other, the picture that we see on the phone screen will appear in the Connect program window in Windows 10. Thus, you can watch photos from your phone on a big screen wirelessly, or use an Android / Windows 10 Mobile video recording app on your computer.
Imagine that you have a video on your phone / smartphone that you would like to show to your household. Understandably, the small screen of a mobile device is the worst suited for this. So what can you do? Display video on TV screen, which is possible under certain circumstances.
USB
The easiest option is to connect your phone to your TV using. On the back of the TV case, you can find a USB port, and most often not even one, and connect your phone to it. In mass storage mode, the phone will not only charge from the TV, but will also allow you to view videos as well as photos. True, for some reason this option does not work with all smartphones, and even on the same firmware. Why? Mystery.
HDMI
HDMI technology allows you to transfer video and audio of the highest quality from one device to another, but here's the bad luck: if you probably find an HDMI port on your TV, then it's extremely unlikely in your phone.
Comes to the rescue (Mobile High-Definition Link) - a relatively new interface that combines the functionality of the HDMI and MicroUSB interfaces. Buy an adapter as in the picture below, then connect it with one side to the phone, the other to the TV, and you see everything that happens on the display of your mobile device on the TV screen.
Miracast
If you want to connect your phone to your TV wirelessly, Miracast is the way to go. It, in turn, is based on another technology called Wi-Fi Direct, and allows two devices to be paired without the need for additional devices such as a Wi-Fi router.
Thus, the phone connects to the TV via Wi-Fi directly. It is very comfortable. The main thing is that Wi-Fi supports the TV, and Miracast supports the phone.
UPnP / DLNA
Another wireless technology that allows you to broadcast the broadcast to the TV. True, in this case, this only applies to those TVs that support the SmartTV function. Otherwise, the video transmission will not take place.
To use the technology, it is mandatory to install an application on a smartphone. For Android, the BubbleUPnP for DLNA application is suitable, which you can find in the Play Market.
Displaying images from the phone screen on a TV can be useful to any user. If you want to play videos or view photos on the big screen, and you only have your phone at hand, then this article will be useful to you.
Connecting a smartphone to a TV screen shouldn't cause any difficulties even for an inexperienced user.
To understand how to display an image from a smartphone screen on a TV, you should pay attention to certain technical features. There are two types of connection: wired and wireless. Both methods are as simple as possible and require minimal effort on your part.
Let's clarify that all variants are suitable for phones of all manufacturers and with any operating system. The characteristics of the OS absolutely do not affect the output of the image to the TV.
Apart from USB and HDMI cable, you don't need the help of additional devices. You only need to purchase an adapter. Also, certain modern smartphones have special ports for connecting to a monitor.
The choice of connection methods is quite large. Let's take a look at what methods are there. Each connection has both its pros and cons. But since there are many methods, it is important to try all of them so that you can understand which one is most suitable for you.
Displaying an image on a TV screen via USB
To connect your smartphone to a monitor or to a TV screen using a cable, you do not need any additional programs. You just need to purchase a USB cable, or use the one that came with your phone. Connect appliances to each other.
A connection selection menu will pop up on the smartphone screen. You need the item "Recognize as USB storage". The next step is to set up your TV to read media files. These settings can be changed using the remote control (USB, Home, Source, Multimedia, etc. similar depending on the manufacturer and model).
Once you get into the settings menu, you are required to select either Multimedia or USB. After that, you need to select the file format required for playback: photo, audio, video, etc.
This connection method makes it possible to fully and fully display the image from the phone to a plasma or LCD TV / monitor, such as:
... Samsung
... LG (Alji)
... Sony (sony)
... Philips (Philips)
Almost all new TVs have HDMI ports. But there is one small caveat: a USB to HDMI adapter is required to connect. It is required to turn off the phone and TV, connect them with a cable, and then turn on both devices.
Connecting a smartphone to a TV via HDMI
Open the menu on your TV and select "HDMI Connection". Also in this section you can adjust the resolution and image quality.
Displaying an image on a TV screen wirelessly
How to display on the TV screen for Android users
In order to display a picture using a wireless network (Wi-Fi), you need a special utility for Android. The name of this program is Screen Cast, you can download it from the Play Market. Its main task is to transfer information from the screen of one device to another.
An important condition is that the phone and the TV on which the image is displayed must be connected to a wireless network. To complete this procedure, you need to connect to a router, or create an access point. Also, you need to make sure that a browser is installed on the TV.
After you have launched the program, click on the Start button. A window will appear in which you need to select the Start now item. Next, you need to open a browser and go to the page, the utility should give you a link to it. Be sure to enter the port address along with the numeric combination. In the future, when navigating, the data from the phone will be displayed on the TV screen.
Screencast is pretty simple, you can customize it however you like. The screen quality and position cannot be changed. But there is the possibility of adjusting security, for example, setting a password for your broadcast. To do this, you need to select the "drop-down menu", then click on the "settings" button and check the "Required password for viewing screen cast" checkbox.
This means that the network will automatically ask for a password. You can change the password whenever you want, but it is best to leave the original password. The peculiarity of the initial password is that it is generated randomly.
Thus, to access the broadcast, you will need to enter a number-letter combination. After entering the correct password, the smartphone image will appear on the TV screen.
How to display a phone screen on a TV for Apple technology users
There are two options with which you can display the image from the screen of the IPhone (iPhone) / iPad (iPad) on the TV screen.
- The first method is to broadcast photos, music, videos to the TV screen, or play everything that happens on the screen of your device through a small Apple TV set-top box.
This is a device that can be connected to a TV and through it broadcast images from the screens of the IPhone or iPad. If you have a lot of technology from Apple, and you quite often need to broadcast various kinds of content from iPhone, iPad, MAC computers, then you need an Apple TV set-top box.
You will be able to display the image on the TV screen. You just need to turn on the Airplay function and enjoy. Displaying a picture on the screen is not all that the Apple TV can do.
You will also have the opportunity to watch a huge number of different films, listen to music and radio, and you will also have access to various services.
- The second method is DLNA connection. The main feature of this method is that you do not need to purchase an Apple TV set-top box. All you need is a TV and an IPhone / iPad connected to the same network. In this matter, we need a TV with Smart TV (DLNA support).
It must be on the same network as your phone. Next, from the AppStore, you need to install a program on your phone through which you will send photos, videos and music from your iPhone / iPad to the TV. In this case, the most convenient and simple program for you will be TV assist.
Modern mobile devices are suitable for watching movies and videos from YouTube, but they have one significant drawback: the screen diagonal is too small. The displays of even the largest smartphones and phablets are no match for television screens.
Fortunately, transferring an image from a mobile device to a TV screen is now easier than ever, and this article will tell you about the most common methods.
Connecting a smartphone to a TV via HDMI is the most popular option. Many people prefer HDMI, because high data transfer rates and high-quality picture are guaranteed. However, the connection is possible only if the Android smartphone itself has a corresponding connector - usually it is located next to the micro-USB.
Note that a special HDMI cable is required: one end must have a standard Type A connector, the other a Type D connector that looks like a charger connector.
HDMI A-D cable
If you can't find an A-D cable, you can use a special MHL to HDMI adapter, which is usually included in a TV set.
MHL to HDMI adapter
Having connected two devices via a cable, on the TV itself, you need to select HDMI as a signal source, after which the same image will appear on the screen as on the smartphone display. If there is no image, it is worth adjusting the settings on the gadget (path "Settings" "HDMI format").
Connect via USB
The method of connecting a gadget to a TV via USB is suitable if the TV itself is equipped with a corresponding connector. You will need a USB-micro-USB cable, which you can find with almost any smartphone.
USB-micro-USB cable
It will not be possible to duplicate the picture from the display of the gadget on the TV, but the smartphone with such a connection can be considered as a USB drive. Data management is carried out through the TV interface. Modern TV devices can play not only clips and films of certain formats, but also text documents and presentations.
Pay attention to this connection feature: both devices must be turned on - if the gadget is turned off, the TV does not recognize it as a drive.
We connect via Wi-Fi
You can connect your phone to the TV without cables - just use one of the software products of the manufacturing companies. For example, many of Samsung's models have the AllShare function, which allows you to connect to a TV of a similar brand in a couple of clicks. To use this function, you need:
- Activate your home Wi-Fi network.
- Connect both devices (TV and Samsung phone) to Wi-Fi.
- Activate AllShare.
Other major manufacturers have an AllShare counterpart. offers to use Smart Share, through which the smartphone connects to the TV in much the same way as through Samsung technology. Apple devices can be connected via AirPlay, however, you will have to additionally buy a special set-top box.
The listed methods have a common disadvantage: you can connect the gadget only to TVs of the same brand. Therefore, the question that owners of TV of rare brands will definitely ask is reasonable: is it possible to connect a smartphone via Wi-Fi bypassing branded applications?
We use Wi-Fi Direct
The advantage of this technology is that setting up a home Wi-Fi network and registering both devices in it are not required - the gadget connects directly to the TV via Wi-Fi. The important thing is that both devices must support this function. "Connect" happens like this:
- Wi-Fi Direct runs on the gadget. The user needs to follow the path "Settings" "Wireless networks and connections" "Wi-Fi Direct". Click "Activate" or "Ok" (depending on the model).
- The function runs on TV. You need to go to the menu, select "Network" and find Wi-Fi Direct in the list of options. After activating the function, a list of devices available for connection appears - in the list, select the smartphone that was configured earlier.
- The smartphone receives a request to confirm the connection. Just click "Yes" and enjoy Wi-Fi Direct.
other methods
You can connect devices differently:
Via Miracast technology... The technology developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance is similar to Wi-Fi Direct — the connection is also direct and does not require an additional router. This ensures a high connection speed. There is one difference from Direct: Miracast can be used even if the TV does not support this function or does not have a wireless module at all. To connect in such cases, you need an external unit (for example, Prestigio Multiscreen) - a device that looks similar to a USB flash drive.
External block Prestigio Multiscreen for Miracast connection
Miracast also has a drawback: only the latest TVs and smartphones are equipped with this technology. Miracast is supported by Android smartphones with Jelly Bean OS (4.2) and higher.
Through a Chromecast device... Such a device, a Google innovation, is inserted into the HDMI connector of a TV and broadcasts content from a smartphone to it.
Google Chromecast device
Chromecast has a significant advantage over other connection methods: this equipment works not only with Androids, but also with gadgets on Windows and iOS.
Through device xBounds... IPhone owners will be disappointed, but xBounds only works with Android. The principle of operation is the same as that of the Chromecast, and even in appearance, these devices are similar.
XBounds device
Interestingly, when connecting via xBounds, even low-resolution videos will appear on the TV screen in high quality.
Conclusion
If a user plans to connect a smartphone to a TV, he should think about this point even before buying devices. To avoid connecting through a cable and not feeling tied by wires, it is better to include the presence of Miracast technology (or Wi-Fi Direct) in the list of mandatory requirements for the purchased gadget.
