7 Best Ways to Connect Android or iPhone to Samsung TV Wirelessly

Samsung Smart TV comes with a built-in Wi-Fi service to connect to the internet. However, did you know that you can also connect your Android phone or iPhone to it? By doing so, you can watch videos and photos from your phone on the big TV screen, or even mirror the entire phone screen. Let’s explore the best ways to connect your Android or iPhone to a Samsung TV wirelessly.

Using Screen Cast Feature on Any Android Phone

Whether you have a Samsung phone or any non-Samsung Android phone like OnePlus, Google Pixel, or MI, you can easily view content from your phone on your TV using your Samsung account and the casting feature. You can control the content, play/pause videos, and scroll through photos from your Android phone while the content continues to play on the TV. Moreover, you can easily sign out of your Samsung account as and when required.

To cast from an Android phone to a Samsung smart TV, follow these steps:

Launch any app that supports casting like YouTube.
Open the video that you want to play on the TV and tap on the Cast icon at the top.
Let your phone find your TV and tap on your TV’s name to begin casting the video.
You can play/pause the video playing on the TV, move it forward, and do other things using the YouTube app on your phone. You can even minimize the app and do other things on your phone while the video is cast onto the Samsung TV.

Mirror Non-Samsung Android Phones to Samsung TV

If you want to mirror your entire Android phone to your Samsung TV, you can use the screen mirroring feature. This feature shows everything that you do on your phone on the connected TV, allowing you to play videos, use apps, and more.

To mirror your Android phone to a Samsung smart TV, follow these steps:

Open Settings on your Android phone.
Go to Connection and sharing followed by Screencast.
Enable the toggle next to Screencast. Your Samsung TV will show up under the Available devices. Tap on it.
A pop-up will appear on the top-right corner of your Samsung TV. Choose Allow by pressing the Select button on your TV’s remote.

Mirror Samsung Phone to Samsung Smart TV Using Smart View

Samsung Galaxy phones have a feature called Smart View, which allows you to mirror your entire Samsung phone to a Samsung smart TV. This feature is convenient for showing or playing content on your TV from apps that don’t support the casting feature.

To mirror your Samsung phone to a Samsung smart TV using Smart View, follow these steps:

Swipe down twice to open the Quick Settings panel.
Swipe left until you see the Smart View tile. Tap on it.
Select your Samsung smart TV from the list and tap on Start now.

Use SmartThings App (Android, iPhone)

If you want to turn your Samsung TV on or off or use your phone as a remote, you can use the SmartThings app from Samsung on any Android phone, including Samsung Galaxy phones, and iPhones. And if content from Samsung TV Plus starts playing automatically when you turn the TV on, you can stop your Samsung TV from auto-playing the video preview in case you find it to be annoying.

To set up and use the SmartThings app, follow these steps:

Install the SmartThings app on your Android phone or iPhone.
Open the app and grant the necessary permissions. Sign in to the Samsung account registered with your TV.
Tap on the Devices tab at the bottom. Then, tap the (+) Add button > Add Device.
Scroll down and tap on TV under the Home appliances section. Select Samsung from the list and follow the on-screen instructions to connect the SmartThings app.
Once connected successfully, you can use the app to control your TV, turn it on or off, use your mobile as a remote control, adjust the volume, and change the TV’s source.

Screen Mirror iPhone to Samsung TV

Just like Android phones, you can mirror your iPhone’s entire display to your Samsung Smart TV. This allows you to stream your iPhone to the TV and enjoy your favorite content on a bigger screen.

To connect your iPhone to a Samsung smart TV, follow these steps:

Open Control Center on your iPhone.
Tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.
Tap on your Samsung TV in the available devices list to stream your iPhone to the TV.

Cast iPhone to Samsung TV Using AirPlay

If you don’t want to mirror your entire iPhone screen to the TV, you can simply cast content from supported apps like YouTube, Photos, and Google Photos to your Samsung smart TV using the AirPlay feature.

To cast content from iPhone apps to a Samsung TV, follow these steps:

Open the iPhone app from which you want to cast on your Samsung smart TV.
Open the video or content that you want to play on the TV.
Tap on the Cast icon at the top and select your Samsung TV from the list of devices.
You might have to enter a code on your phone that shows up on the TV.

Create Desktop Environment on TV Using Samsung DeX (Samsung Phones Only)

If you own a flagship Samsung Galaxy phone, you can use the Samsung DeX feature to connect your phone to a Samsung TV. This feature creates a desktop-like interface on your TV, allowing you to watch movies, browse the internet, and more.

To use Samsung DeX, follow these steps:

Open Settings on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
Go to Advanced features > Samsung DeX.
Enable the toggle next to Off.
Your Samsung TV will show up. Tap on it and select Start Now.

By following these methods, you can easily connect your Android phone or iPhone to a Samsung smart TV wirelessly. Make the most out of your Samsung TV and enjoy a seamless viewing experience.

Jim Miller

Jim's passion for Apple products ignited in 2007 when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone. This was a canon event in his life. Noticing a lack of iPad-focused content that is easy to understand even for “tech-noob”, he decided to create Tabletmonkeys in 2011.

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