How do I connect my phone to a TV to watch videos?

There are several options to display video from a small mobile phone screen on a large LCD TV screen. Each of the methods has its own characteristics and capabilities, thanks to which users make a choice.

You can use wireless internet to connect your phone to a TV for watching movies. Synchronization of equipment without a wire is convenient primarily because the mobile device can be located at a comfortable distance from the TV receiver. To start broadcasting the selected video, you will need a functional smartphone running on the Android operating system (OS version not lower than 4.0) and a modern TV with a set of Smart TV functions.

Features of using this connection method.

• Phone mobility is preserved. It can be moved to the desired distance from the TV, the main thing is to prevent the signal from breaking between the equipment. It is possible to switch videos on a smartphone while watching, holding the phone in hands or nearby.
• The delay of the sound signal and the picture is minimal... The smoothness of data transfer directly depends on the technical characteristics of the equipment.
• Both devices used must work in a single network.
• To synchronize, you need to perform a small number of simple and understandable steps. After the first successful pairing, the technician will connect automatically at any convenient time.

To transfer a picture with sound to a large screen, the connection process is performed according to the following algorithm.

• First you need to turn on the wireless module on the TV... This process may differ for different receiver models. If this function is not displayed on a separate key, all the necessary information can be found in the settings.
• Now you need to run the Wi-Fi Direct function on your phone... You can find it in the settings by selecting an item called "Wireless networks" or "Wireless connection". Also look at the control panel for a separate button. After activation, it will search for networks to which you can connect.
• The same function must be run on the TV receiver. As soon as the search comes to an end, a list will appear on the screen in which the required model is selected.
• For synchronization, you should allow connection on both devices.

The note: If the router does not see the smartphone during pairing, the gadget may be far from it. Also, the Internet can be distributed directly from the phone. Modern mobile Internet has sufficient speed and stable signal.

Another way to sync without using cords. Most modern smart TV models have Bluetooth already built in. If it is missing, you need to buy a special adapter and connect it via the USB port. To open a video from your phone, just download a program to your smartphone for remote control of the functions of television receivers

... Then you need to follow simple instructions:

• Bluetooth is launched on devices;
• open a special application;
• search for available pairing options;
• synchronization occurs.

AirPlay is a special technology for transferring images from a mobile device to a TV. Equipment with Smart TV technology is used for synchronization. The connection is made directly, without the use of routers, adapters or routers. On gadgets from Samsung and Sony brands, this function is also available, but under a different name - Mirror Link or Screen Mirroring. Despite the changed name, the above technologies work according to the same principle.

Wireless technology is used to search for gadgets in the area of ​​the network. A TV and a mobile phone should appear in the list. Next, the user selects the available synchronization interface, after which the image and sound are broadcast from one device to another.

Another option that can be used to interface modern equipment without the use of cables and wires... Additional gadgets and hotspots won't come in handy either. A feature called Miracast (Screen Mirroring Option) is only found on TVs with Smart TV technology.

To use this technology, you need to follow these steps.

• First, the mobile phone must be connected to any available wireless network with sufficient signal strength. After that, the above technology is activated on the phone. The required item is located in the settings, in the "Connections" tab. Also, Miracast can be displayed on the control panel with a separate key for quick and easy access.
• Now you need to run this function on the TV receiver... As a rule, it is activated through the networks menu or in other thematic sections.
• After a few seconds, the phone screen will display the devices available for connection, among which there should be the name of the desired TV model... To perform synchronization, you just need to select the required equipment from the list. A video is launched on the mobile phone and will be broadcast on the big screen, provided that the connection is correct.

Cable connection is not as convenient as using wireless technology, but it is considered more stable and reliable... There are several synchronization methods, thanks to which you can bring an image from a small screen to a large one.

Almost all smartphones and modern TVs (even those models that do not have Smart TV capabilities) are equipped with this port. USB sync is a simple, straightforward and reliable option for both power users and newbies. To connect the equipment, you only need to prepare a suitable USB cable.

The work is carried out according to the following scheme.

• The TV must be turned on and the cord plugged into an appropriate port.
• The other end of the cable, equipped with a Mini-USB plug, is connected to a mobile gadget. The smartphone will immediately notice the performed manipulation and display the corresponding menu on the screen.
• Next, you need to activate the "Start USB-storage" function. This item may have a different, similar name depending on the mobile phone model.
• Now you need to perform the necessary manipulations with the TV receiver. Going to the connection section, select the corresponding USB port to which the cable is connected. The placement of signal sources may differ depending on the model you are using. The instruction manual that comes with the TV will help to understand their location.
• In the menu that opens, Explorer will start with folders and files available for launch. If the selected folder does not display a file that the mobile phone sees, then the TV does not support one of the video formats. In this case, you will need to convert the file and change its extension.One of the most "capricious" is the mkv format, it is impossible to run it even on modern "smart" TVs. Also, some files can be opened without sound or image, and you can find out which of the formats the TV supports in the instructions for the equipment.

When performing pairing in this way, you need to take into account one very important feature, without which the procedure will not be performed. USB debugging must be running on the mobile phone. Most often it is launched through the "Development" or "For Developers" section. If this desired item is missing from the menu, it may be hidden from users. Thus, manufacturers protect the system from interference from inexperienced users.

To access hidden files and sections, you need to do the following:

• in the main menu there is a section "About the smartphone" or with another similar name;
• we need the item "Build number", you need to click on it 6-7 times;
• when you return to the settings menu, the hidden section should be displayed.

The main advantage of this pairing method is the ability to connect any gadgets that are equipped with USB connectors. To show a movie, TV series or any other video on the big screen, there is no need to adjust the screen. Also, there should be no problems with signal interruption and out-of-sync picture with sound.

You will not be able to watch the video online, which is considered the main disadvantage of the wired connection method. Only those files that are stored in the memory of the mobile device can be played.

Synchronization through the port allows high quality signal transmission, so this method is chosen for wide-format video. Some gadgets are equipped with a Mini-HDMI port, but it is extremely rare. If it is not available, you will need a Mini-USB to HDMI adapter. It is not worth saving on this device, because when using a cheap adapter, the image and sound quality will suffer. To make a connection, follow these steps.

• Using a cable and an adapter, two devices are connected. The smartphone must be turned on, and the TV receiver, on the contrary, must be turned off.
• Now you should turn on the TV, go to the menu and select the busy port as the signal source... Sometimes several HDMI connectors are mounted on the TV, so you need to be careful when choosing.
• The image will immediately appear on the large screen, no additional steps are required. If there are problems with the audio track, you can solve them through the settings. You can also disconnect the equipment and reconnect.

This method is recommended for those who use TV equipment without Smart TV function, but with HDMI connectors. Thanks to the Google Chromecast set-top box, a standard outdated TV can be turned into modern equipment, on the screen of which video of various formats is easily displayed. An additional gadget allows you to connect other devices to the TV via wireless Internet Wi-Fi.

Together with the equipment, the buyer is provided with the YouTube service and the Google Chrom browser (a program for accessing the World Wide Web). Despite the convenience and practicality, this option has a big drawback - the high price of the set-top box. Google representatives assure that their device is suitable for any TV receiver, except for CRT models.... The kit includes an instruction, which describes in detail the process of connecting and using the set-top box.

To connect iPhone to TV, you need a special adapter... It is not possible to play the video through the above methods. To synchronize gadgets running on the iOS operating system, you need to use only proprietary equipment from an American manufacturer.

The following models are currently on sale:

• fourth generation - Apple TV with HD support;
• fifth generation - Apple TV 4K (an improved version of the set-top box with higher specifications and capabilities).

According to most experts, the capabilities of such equipment significantly exceed all the capabilities of other modern multimedia players on the market. The above versions are equipped with wireless modules - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Any of the options can be used to sync your TV and phone. The latest version uses the fifth generation Bluetooth protocol, providing data transfer rates up to 4 Megabytes per second. Even in the mode of constant and intensive use, the equipment works without delays and sagging.