Casting an Android device to a Samsung TV is a no-brainer, but when it comes to your iPhone, things can be a bit tricky. You don’t have to worry because our team will show you how to cast to a Samsung TV for both iPhone and Android devices, including alternative solutions in case they don’t work.
Casting to Your Samsung TV With an Android Device
Using Google Chromecast
Why use Chromecast? Here are the top reasons why you should use this device:
- The setup process is a whole lot faster.
- Chromecast is useful if you don’t own a smart TV. Plugging Chromecast into your TV converts it into a smart TV. You just need an HDMI port and USB port on your TV to do so.
To set up your Chromecast, you will also need to download the Google Home app in the Play Store and make sure your Chromecast is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. Here is how to cast it to a Samsung TV:
Step #1
Make sure both your Chromecast device and Samsung TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If your network name is Robert24, for example, both devices should be connected to this network.
Step #3
Click on any video on YouTube you want to cast to your TV then click on the Cast icon as shown in the previous step.
Step #4
You have successfully cast from your Android device to the TV!
Casting to Your Samsung TV With iOS
Using AirPlay
Only the recent Samsung TV models support Airplay starting from the 2018 models to the 2021 model. Furthermore, your Samsung TV should have the AirPlay feature on for this to work:
- Press the “Home” button or house icon on your Samsung TV remote.
- This will prompt a menu at the bottom of your TV. You’ll see icons or apps like DisneyPlus, Netflix, etc.
- Using the directional buttons on your remote, scroll to the left until you see the gear icon or Settings.
- Click settings and look for “General” in the Settings menu then click it.
- Upon clicking “General,” you’ll see “Apple Airplay Settings.” Click on that and you’ll see a menu where you can adjust the settings.
Once you’ve done all that, you can now cast from your Apple device to your Samsung TV:
- Choose any photo or video on your Apple device whether it’s from your gallery or YouTube that you want to cast to your TV.
- Look for the AirPlay icon and select your Samsung TV so you can cast from your iPhone to your TV.
- You might have to input a code on your iPhone too, depending on how you set up your AirPlay. After that, you can start casting!
Here’s a photo of the AirPlay icon you should look for when casting to your Samsung TV:
Alternative Method: Using the Video and TV Cast App
What if you don’t have Chromecast or Airplay? It’s not over yet, because all you need to do is download the app Video and TV Cast. This application is available on both the App Store and Google Play store.
To start casting and set it up on your device, download and follow the step-by-step guide from the app.
Difference Between Casting and Screen Mirroring
Casting and screen mirroring are not the same. Here’s a quick comparison:
- Screen mirroring: Replicates the exact display shown on your phone/device. You can use a wireless connection or a VGA cable.
- Casting: Casting is not replicating the display shown on your phone/device. Instead, when you cast a video from your phone to your TV, you can still use different apps on your phone while your TV displays the video you cast.
With casting you can simply press the Cast icon, and voila, your TV displays the video or photo you want to cast.
(Want a seamless setup for your television? Well, you can check first this page about how high you should mount a television)
Conclusion
Our team hopes that this how to cast to Samsung TV guide successfully aided you no matter what your device is. You will never be tired of watching again of watching in a smaller screen, once you know how to set up your device to a Samsung TV.
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