How to Show Your Phone Screen on Your TV

What You Will Need

• Your iPhone or Android phone
• A smart TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, or Amazon Fire TV Stick
• Both devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network

Step 1: Make Sure Both Devices Are on the Same Wi-Fi

Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

• Check your phone’s Wi-Fi in Settings > Wi-Fi
• Check your TV’s Wi-Fi in the TV’s Settings menu (usually under Network)

If they are on different networks, change one to match the other.

Step 2: Open the Mirroring Feature on Your Phone

• On iPhone: Swipe down from the top-right corner (or up from the bottom on older iPhones) to open Control Center. Tap the Screen Mirroring button (two overlapping rectangles)
• On Android: Swipe down from the top with two fingers. Look for Smart View, Cast, Screen Cast, or Wireless Display and tap it

Step 3: Select Your TV

A list of available devices will appear on your phone. Tap the name of your TV.

If you do not see your TV in the list:

• Make sure the TV is turned on
• Check that both are on the same Wi-Fi
• Restart both devices and try again

Step 4: Confirm the Connection

Some TVs will show a code on the screen and ask you to confirm on your phone. If you see a code:

• Check that the code on your phone matches the code on the TV
• Tap Allow or OK on your phone

Your phone screen will now appear on the TV.

Step 5: Enjoy and Disconnect When Done

Your TV now shows everything on your phone screen. You can:

• Show photos and videos to family
• Watch YouTube or streaming apps on the big screen
• Share a video call on the TV

To disconnect:

• On iPhone: Open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, tap Stop Mirroring
• On Android: Open Quick Settings, tap Cast or Smart View, tap Disconnect

You Did It!

You can now share your phone screen with your TV. This is a great way to show photos, watch videos together, or video call on a bigger screen.