How do I connect my phone to a TV via Bluetooth?

Connecting your mobile phone to your TV allows you to enjoy media playback on the big screen. Connecting a phone to a TV receiver can be done in several ways. One of the simplest - pairing devices via Bluetooth... This article will discuss Bluetooth connection technologies, as well as possible connection problems.

The first connection option carries out signal transmission through the built-in interface on the TV... Some modern TV receiver models support data transmission via Bluetooth. To check if there is a built-in transmitter, you need to go to the TV receiver settings menu. Then you need to activate the function on your phone and do the following:

• open the "Audio Output" section in the TV settings;
• press the "OK" button;
• use the right / left keys to find the Bluetooth item;
• press the down key and click on "Select device";
• click "OK";
• a window will open with a list of available devices for connection;
• if the desired gadget is not in the list, you need to click on "Search";
• if the actions are correct, a pairing notification will pop up in the corner.

To connect your phone via Bluetooth to some TV models, there is another procedure:

• open the settings and select the "Sound" item;
• click "OK";
• open the section "Connecting a headset" (or "Speaker settings");
• activate the search for available devices.

If the search for devices does not return any results, then the TV receiver does not have a Bluetooth module. In this case, to connect a phone and transfer sound from the TV to a smartphone, you will need a special transmitter.

Bluetooth transmitter Is a small device that converts the received signal into the required format for any device with Bluetooth. Signal transmission and connection of devices are performed using radio frequencies. The device is very compact, it is smaller than a matchbox.

Adapters are divided into two types: rechargeable and USB-cable.

• First view The transmitter has a rechargeable battery and connects to the TV receiver without direct contact. Such a device is capable of holding a charge for a long time.

• Second option adapters require a wired connection. There is no difference in signal transmission quality. Each user chooses a convenient option for himself.

To connect a phone also use receivers, which have the ability to distribute a Bluetooth signal. The appearance of the receiver is similar to that of a small router. The device has a battery and can function without charging for up to several days. It works with Bluetooth 5.0 protocol to transfer data at high speed and without signal loss. With the help of such a transmitter, several devices can be connected to the TV receiver at once.

To start using the adapter, you need to connect it. The rear panel of the TV set contains inputs and outputs for connection. To begin with, you need to study them well in order to exclude the possibility of an error when connecting.

Most often, Bluetooth adapters have a small wire with 3.5 mini Jackthat cannot be disconnected. This wire is plugged into the audio output on the TV receiver. The other part of the adapter in the form of a flash drive is inserted into the USB connector.After that, you need to activate the Bluetooth option on your smartphone.

The Bluetooth transmitter has a small key and an LED indicator on the body. To activate the device, hold down the key for a couple of seconds until the indicator flashes. Pairing may take some time. A sound will be heard from the TV speakers to indicate successful connection. In the TV receiver menu, you need to find the sound settings section, and select the "Available devices" item. In the presented list, select the name of the smartphone, and confirm the connection.

After connecting the devices, you can use the transmitter directly: For broadcasting sound, picture and watching video on the big screen.

If you are using a Bluetooth receiver to pair your phone with the TV, then it must be connected to the power to charge before use. After charging, you need to decide on the pairing option. Such devices have three connection methods: via fiber, mini Jack and RCA. The other end of each cable connects to the corresponding input on the TV receiver. The connection is made automatically and the TV will recognize the device by itself. Then you need to check the connection to the smartphone. For this, Bluetooth is activated on the gadget. On the display in the list of devices select the name of the receiver, and confirm the pairing.

When connecting the smartphone to the TV receiver in any way, there may be some problems. There are a number of issues to consider that often occur when connecting via Bluetooth.

• The TV does not see the phone. Before connecting, you need to check if Does the TV receiver have the ability to transmit a signal via Bluetooth... If the interface is present and the connection setup is correct, you need to pair it again. It happens that the connection does not happen the first time. You can also reboot both devices and reconnect. If pairing occurs via a Bluetooth adapter, then you need to follow the same steps: try restarting the devices and reconnecting. And also the problem may be lurking in the incompatibility of devices.

• Loss of sound during data transmission. It is worth noting that sound tuning also requires attention.

Signal loss may occur at long range. Sound problems can arise when pairing multiple devices with a TV at once. In this case, there will be a problem with the synchronization of the audio signal. It is worth noting that the sound quality depends on the Bluetooth codecs on both the phone and the TV receiver. Another problem can be audio delay... The sound from the TV may lag significantly behind the picture. It depends on the devices themselves and their compatibility.

In the next video, you can get acquainted with the detailed instructions for connecting the phone to the TV.