If you’re a big fan of watching videos on your iPhone and sharing the latest videos with family and friends, you ought to know how you can do this more conveniently and quickly. Keep reading to learn more about how to do screen mirroring between your iPhone and your Samsung TV for high-definition content sharing.
Compatibility Test
Your devices should always be compatible with each other to avoid any connectivity issues. Not sure if your devices will click? Here’s a list of some TVs that are compatible with AirPlay 2.
- 8K and 4K QLED TVs (2020)
- Frame and Serif TV (2020)
- Crystal UHD TVs (2020)
- 8K and 4K QLED TVs (2019)
- Frame, Serif, and 4K UHD TVs (2019)
- Frame TV (2018)
- QLED 4K TV (2018)
- 4K UHD TV (2018)
- Smart Full HDTV N5300 (2018)
Instructions
If your TV is compatible with AirPlay, continue reading to view and follow these next steps:
Step #1: Connect Two Devices
Both your iPhone and Samsung TV need to have the same WiFi source. This won’t be difficult to achieve if your house only has one wifi router. Having the devices connected to just one internet source will make it easier to share photos and videos between the two devices.
Step #2: Set Up Your TV
The next step is to enable AirPlay on your Samsung TV. Use your TV’s remote control to go to the settings. Afterward, select General, and browse through the pop-up menu until you reach Apple AirPlay Settings.
Select “AirPlay” from the choices and click On.
Step #3: Edit iPhone Settings for Screen Mirroring
Head over to your iPhone’s Control Center. You could either do the following options from thereon:
- Position your finger at the top right of your iPhone’s screen and swipe down (for newer models); or
- Position your finger at the bottom of your iPhone’s screen and swipe up (for older models with a home button).
Once your Control Center appears, choose the option entitled Screen Mirroring. Once you press it, look for the “Samsung TV” option among the list of available devices that will show up on your iPhone’s screen.
If your Samsung TV requires you to input a passcode [1], you can use your iPhone to type it in.
Don’t worry about accidentally showing others your passcode. You can still enable the option to hide it. Your iPhone screen should show on your Samsung TV. If it does, you have successfully done screen mirroring.
Alternatives
If you’re looking for more ways to try setting up screen mirroring on iPhone to a Samsung TV, why not test out the following methods:
#1: Adapters
Another way to screen mirror your iPhone to your Samsung TV would be to use an adapter.
There are multiple types of adapters, but Lightning Digital AV adapters can successfully execute screen mirroring. This would require a more physical connection, as you would have to connect the adapter to your iPhone, then plug the HDMI cable into the adapter.
You can then attach the free end of the HDMI cable to the Samsung TV. Look for the “Input” section on your Samsung TV so that you can choose the port where your HDMI cable is connected.
You’ll know that it’s working if your iPhone’s screen pops up on the TV.
#2: Mobile Applications
You could also try screen mirroring apps, such as ApowerMirror. Make sure to download the app on both your iPhone and your laptop.
The app would need a physical connection for devices, as you would need an HDMI cable to connect your TV and PC.
After clicking the “M” button on the app, your iPhone and computer will be connected. You can then click “Phone screen mirroring” and “Start Now” to finish setting up.
Conclusion
Screen mirroring is a good way to let your family members in on your latest interests. It’s a quick and efficient way to share content since the steps involved aren’t time-consuming.
Our team hopes that this guide on screen mirroring an iPhone to a Samsung TV helped you. The sooner you set up your screen mirroring process, the sooner you can share your interests in HD.
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