To cast or mirror your iPhone to a TV, you have several effective methods depending on your TV type and available equipment:
Wireless Casting Using AirPlay (Best for Apple TV or AirPlay 2-Compatible
Smart TVs)
- Ensure your iPhone and the TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open the Control Center on your iPhone:
- For iPhones with Face ID, swipe down from the top-right corner.
- For iPhones with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom.
- Tap the "Screen Mirroring" button.
- Select your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV from the list.
- If prompted, enter the AirPlay code shown on your TV screen.
- Your iPhone screen will now be mirrored on the TV
Wired Connection Using HDMI Adapter
- Purchase an Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter (for older iPhones) or a USB-C to HDMI adapter (for newer models).
- Connect the adapter to your iPhone.
- Connect an HDMI cable from the adapter to your TV.
- Switch your TV to the corresponding HDMI input.
- Your iPhone screen will be mirrored on the TV via the cable
Using Chromecast
- Plug the Chromecast device into your TV and set it up using the Google Home app on your iPhone.
- Connect both the iPhone and Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open a Chromecast-compatible app (e.g., YouTube, Netflix).
- Tap the Cast icon in the app and select your Chromecast device.
- The content will play on your TV. Note that native iPhone screen mirroring to Chromecast is not supported, so this method streams content from supported apps only
Using Roku or Third-Party Apps
- If you have a Roku device or Roku TV, you can mirror your iPhone by selecting Roku from the Screen Mirroring option in Control Center.
- Some third-party apps like DoCast can also facilitate mirroring but may have limitations or connectivity issues
Summary Table
Method| Requirements| Notes
---|---|---
AirPlay| Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, same Wi-Fi| Best wireless
option for Apple ecosystem
HDMI Adapter| Lightning or USB-C to HDMI adapter, HDMI cable| Reliable wired
connection
Chromecast| Chromecast device, Google Home app, same Wi-Fi| Streams from
compatible apps only
Roku or Third-Party Apps| Roku device or compatible app| Alternative wireless
option
To stop mirroring via AirPlay, open Control Center, tap "Screen Mirroring," and select "Stop Mirroring"
. These methods cover most scenarios to cast or mirror your iPhone to a TV effectively.
