How to Mirror Your iPhone to a TV: 2 Easy Methods You Should Try
If you’re wondering how to mirror your iPhone to your TV, you’re probably one of the iOS users who should consider Apple’s launch of Airplay 2 a move in the right direction. Since this feature launched in 2018 on compatible iPhones, users can cast their screens to any compatible TV instead of only Apple’s as with the original Airplay feature.
Suppose your device is anything from iPhone 5s upwards. In that case, you should be able to mirror your device to any compatible TV, be it LG, Samsung, or any other brand model that incorporates Airplay 2. We’ve provided a step-by-step guide on how to go about it here, so read on below to find out.
How to Mirror Your iPhone to a TV with Airplay 2
Before 2018, Airplay was only compatible with Apple TVs, but with the second iteration, Airplay 2, you can cast your entire UI interaction or audio & video playback to your TV. You can check your TV manual or manufacturer’s website to ascertain if your TV supports Airplay 2.
With that out of the way, the following steps will get you up and running in no time:
- Set up a WiFi network and connect your iPhone to it
- Enter the WiFi settings of your TV and connect it to the same WiFi network you connected your iPhone to
- Next, open your iPhone’s Control Center and select the Screen Mirroring icon
You can open the control center on older iPhones with a round home button by swiping up from the bottom of the screen (iPhone 8 Plus downwards). Otherwise, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen on an iPhone with a cutout notch (iPhone X upwards)
- With your TV still connected to the same WiFi network as your iPhone, you should see it listed on your iPhone as a screen-mirroring compatible device. Tap on it
- If you’re prompted to enter a passcode from your TV to your iPhone, input it
Your iPhone’s screen should mirror your TV from here, with every input and command displayed in real-time. If your TV doesn’t support Airplay 2, don’t fret. You can still set it up to convey your iPhone’s screen, but — this time — via a wired connection. The following method will guide you.
How to Mirror Your iPhone to Your TV with Wired Connection
Do not despair if your TV doesn’t support Airplay 2. You can use the workaround below if you don’t mind dealing with wires & cables:
- Get an iPhone-to-TV adapter compatible with your iPhone’s charging port
- Ensure the adapter’s cable has an HDMI or VGA connection point for your TV, depending on your TV model
- Connect your iPhone to your TV with the adapter
- Grab your TV remote and change the output to HDMI or VGA, depending on your connection setup
Voila! Your iPhone’s content is transferred to your TV. You can navigate to any part of your iPhone on your TV without holding your phone.
Final Notes
That’s all you need to know about Mirroring your iPhone screen to your TV. This is possible via wireless and wired connections, so there’s something for everyone regardless of their hardware differences.
If you’re connecting via Airplay 2, you can play just a video on YouTube or the Photos app without mirroring your entire user interface. Tap the Cast icon on either app while playing a video, and it will mirror your TV.
