How do I connect my phone to Smart TV?

The possibilities of TVs with Smart TV technology are endless. You can connect mobile devices to Smart TVs and watch your favorite videos, photos and films on the big screen of the TV receiver. The ongoing activities on the phone screen will be displayed on the TV. There are many ways to connect.

The most popular options are worth considering. So, this article will talk about wired and wireless connection options, as well as about possible problems and their elimination.

You can connect your smartphone or iPhone to your Smart TV using a wired connection. There are several options for pairing devices:

• via HDMI cable;
• via USB cable.

Most often, a special MHL adapter is used to connect in this way. The device is a small transmitter that includes USB and HDMI functions.

In order to connect the TV and phone, you must first turn off both devices. Then you need to do the following:

• after turning off the devices, connect the phone and the TV receiver with a wire or transmitter;
• turn on devices;
• open the Smart TV settings and click on the HDMI item in the signal source menu;
• open any file or application on your phone.

Most often, synchronization between devices and image adjustment occurs automatically. HDMI connection is suitable for both smartphones and iPhones.

Pairing smartphones with a TV via USB is the easiest way. The first thing to do is connect your smartphone and TV receiver with a USB cable. After that, on the TV remote control, you must press the Source button and select the USB port item. If necessary, confirm the pairing on the smartphone screen. The TV set will display a list of folders and files in the phone. This method allows you to watch videos and photos, but excludes the possibility of browsing Internet sites.

The most famous wireless way to connect smartphones and iPhones to Smart TVs is Wi-Fi. The connection procedure is shown below.

1. On the TV in the settings menu, you need find the "Networks" section and select Wi-Fi Direct.
2. In the phone menu find the section "Wireless networks" and select Wi-Fi. After that, a list will open where you need to select Wi-Fi Direct. If there is no such item, you need to open "Additional settings".
3. Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your phone and TV.
4. When searching for devices, both the TV screen and the phone will display list of available gadgets.
5. Necessary confirm the connection on both devices.

There is also a way to connect to a TV via AirPlay. This option is suitable for iPhone... To connect, you need any Smart TV and an Apple TV set-top box. This option for pairing devices is considered the most convenient, since you can transfer content to Apple TV via Wi-Fi.

When connecting, you first need to make sure your iPhone and Apple TV are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Next, you need to go to the "Control Section" on the phone, select the "Screen Repeat" item from the list and press the Apple TV key. Now you can give presentations, watch videos and photos, play and transfer files to your TV.

A similar connection option exists for Android smartphones. Content transfer can be configured via Miracast software. This technology is not available on all Smart TV models.To make sure that Miracast is available, you need to go to the network menu on the TV receiver and view the list in the settings.

After that, enable the Miracast option and select a TV receiver in the list of devices. After pairing the devices, the picture will be displayed on the TV screen.

The latest models of mobile devices have Wi-Fi Miracast function. The interface is based on Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Miracast allows the user to pair devices without connecting to a Wi-Fi network. Also, the interface is distinguished by the data transfer rate of large files, it has the ability to transfer 3D images. Wi-Fi Miracast consumes little power. The interface setting is exactly the same, only you need to select the Wi-Fi Miracast item in the device menu.

Another type of wireless interface - Chromecast, allows you to control the content of your phone on the TV screen. The program is suitable for both iPhone and other smartphones.

This method of connection is partly wireless, but to pair the devices, you need a special set-top box from Google - Google Chromecast. The set-top box is connected to a Smart TV via an HDMI cable. After that, you need to switch the set-top box to the HDMI port and activate the connection to the Wi-Fi network. You need to download a special application for Google Home on your phone.

The program supports Android and iOS. After installing the application, you need to do a simple setup and sign in to your Google account. In the application, you need to click on the broadcast widget and select a Chromecast device from the list provided.

Another wireless connection option is Smart View. This software is available for Android and iOS. You need to download the Smart View program to your smartphone. To download on Android, you need to go to the Play Market, for iOS - the App Store. After installing the application, you need to launch it. A list of available TVs will appear in the program menu. You need to select your TV receiver, after which the application will establish a connection between the devices.

The functionality of the application includes viewing content, launching games, controlling TV programs, turning on sleep mode or turning off the TV.

When connecting in different ways, some problems may occur. There are a number of issues to consider when pairing devices.

1. The TV does not see the phone. This may be due to the selected connection method. When connecting the devices, check that the phone and TV are compatible and that they can be connected via a wired USB / HDMI connection. Difficulties often arise when pairing devices via USB or HDMI.
2. Files cannot be opened. The probable cause of the problem lies in the fact that the TV receiver does not support this or that image / video format. The list of supported formats can be found in the operating instructions. If necessary, the files can be converted to the desired format for the TV.
3. The picture freezes and freezes. In this case, a poor internet connection may be the cause. You need to check all the network connection settings and the status of the router. Also, braking of a picture or video is possible with a weak data signal. To get a stronger signal, you need to bring your mobile device as close to the TV receiver as possible.
4. High energy consumption. If your smartphone is running out of power quickly, then the devices may be paired via Wi-Fi. The interface is consuming a lot of power.
5. It should also be borne in mind that the image on the large screen may not be present when launching games. Some games have different frame rate and frame rates. Therefore, playing games on the big screen is quite problematic.

Before pairing devices it is imperative to check the integrity of the cables and the condition of the connectors both on the back of the TV receiver and on the case of the smartphone. If any damage is found, you need to buy a new cable. If the ports on any of the devices are damaged, contact the service center. You will not be able to fix this problem yourself.

Connecting your smartphone and iPhone to smart TVs is easy enough. You just need to follow the instructions. Pairing devices is possible in many ways. Some of the most popular connection options are described in this article. Each user chooses his own option depending on the convenience.

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