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Learn how to connect your iPad or iPhone to your TV by using this guide. You can stream or mirror your device’s screen to your TV to enjoy movies and TV shows. There are various ways in which you can connect your iOS device to your TV, such as using a Lightning Digital AV Adapter, an Apple TV, a Roku, Amazon Fire stick or using a TV that offers AirPlay support.
Use a Lightning Digital AV Adapter
The easiest and least expensive way to connect your iOS device to your TV is by using the Lightning digital AV adapter from the Apple Store. Simply plug in one end of an HDMI cable to the adapter, connect the adapter to the Lightning port of your device, and then connect the Lightning cable to the adapter. Turn on your TV and select the video input from the HDMI connector. You will see your device’s complete screen on your TV, and you can enjoy watching movies or TV shows.
Use an Apple TV
If you have an Apple TV, you can stream your iOS device’s screen to your TV via AirPlay. Connect your Apple TV to your TV and then connect your iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV. Start playing a video on your device and then select Apple TV from the screen mirroring option in the Control Center. Stream your video in full-definition on your TV, or work around the issue with mirroring.
Use a Roku
If you have a Roku device, you can access the Apple TV app on your device to watch movies, TV shows, and other streaming content that Apple makes available to subscribers. Add the Apple TV channel from the Roku Channel Store and start enjoying your favorite movies and TV shows on your TV.
Use an Amazon Fire TV
You can access the Apple TV app on Amazon Fire stick 2nd Generation or Fire TV Stick 4K. Add the Apple TV app by searching for it and downloading it. You can access your iTunes library and watch movies and TV shows on your TV.