Today, in this article we will show you how to Mirror Android to Your TV. Depending on the features and powers of your phone and TV. In an age when phones are mobile entertainment centers with cameras that can shoot 4K HDR video, being able to watch phone material on full-size TV screens really takes the phone’s functionality to the next level.
From version 5 on, Android phones and computers have been able to do this. Native Android screen mirroring can be hit or miss, though, if your TV is not the same brand as your phone. As you might expect, there are a lot of apps that let you watch your phone on your TV screen. Your Android phone might have a screen that is a good size.
But if you use it to watch movies, play games, or work with other apps, you may wish it had a much bigger screen to make the experience better. One way to do this is to connect your computer to your TV and mirror it. You can also go to the official Android support site to know more information.
How to Mirror Android to Your TV
- Go to Settings on your phone, TV or bridge device (media streamer).
- Enable screen mirroring on the phone and TV. In the example shown the term used by the TV is Wi-Fi Direct.
- Search for the TV or bridge device. It may also be on a list of devices. In the TV screen mirroring menu select the Android phone or tablet.
- Initiate a connect procedure, after your Android phone or tablet and TV or bridge device find and recognize each other.
- The Android screen displays on the TV screen after the “connect” procedure is completed.
FAQs
Your Android phone and smart TV/monitor need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Screen mirroring won’t work if they are linked to another Wi-Fi. Also, you should turn off any VPN networks that are running on your phone or smart TV. A VPN link changes the IP address, which could make screencasting impossible.
How to show what’s on your Android’s screen on a TV or computer screen. This is the only way to mirror your Android’s screen that is allowed by Google. You’ll need a TV or computer monitor, the Google Home app, and a Google Chromecast, or a TV or monitor with Chromecast built in. The Google Nest Hub, which has a screen, is part of this.
One end of the cable goes into the HDMI port on the TV, and the other end goes into your phone or other smart device. Once the cord is plugged in, swipe down from the top of the screen to open your device’s notifications screen. Tap the message that says “Tap here to switch to screen mirroring.”