How to connect iPhone to Smart TV

We all know the complexity of an iPhone as it does not follow other conventions. Connecting your phone to your smart TV is very simple to do. Most of us love to watch videos and listen to music on our iPhones and iPads; we can enjoy these experiences on a whole new level when we connect with our smart TV. Continue reading as we break it down in the simplest terms.

Up next we will tell you how to connect iPhone to Smart TV wirelessly using TV cast.

How to connect it to an Smart TV wirelessly using TV cast

Below are steps to follow while connecting your iOS devices with external Wi-Fi and smart TV:

1. Connect both your smart TV and iPhone to the same Wi-Fi.
2. Open the application you want to stream, your phone application, for example, YouTube or Netflix, you will see a TV cast icon that looks like WIFI inside a TV at the top right-hand corner of the screen. Click on the icon.
3. Select next on the pop-up page. You will see a message, select ok.
4. You will see the list of networks within your range. Select your Smart TV name.
5. If you do not see your Smart TV name, confirm your TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. If yes, allow access notification on your TV using the format in the next step.
6. Setting > device connect manager > access notification > always on.
7. After selecting your TV on your iPhone, your smart TV may request your permission, select allow.
8. Start streaming your videos on your smart TV.
9. You can also pause, play, select new videos on your phone, and the changes appear on your TV.

Up next we will tell you how to connect iPhone to Smart TV using an HDMI cable.

How to connect it to and Smart TV with an HDMI cable

This method is the cheapest way for you to see your favourite content on a bigger screen, and the good news is that it supports both sound and video. When purchasing an HDMI cable, make sure you buy one that is long enough that can run from the back of your TV to your iPhone.

Also, make sure that your iPhone, Smart TV and iOS software are compatible with the cable you choose. To connect your iPhone to your smart TV using an HDMI cable, you will need a lightning adapter.

Here are the steps to connect your Apple device with an Smart TV using the HDMI Cable:

1. Connect the HDMI cable to an HDMI port on your TV. Look for it on the sides of the TV and also behind it. It should have the HDMI label on it – make a note of the number.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the Lightning Digital AV Adapter.
3. Connect the Lightning connector to your iPhone.
4. Turn on your TV and select the HDMI port you just plugged the cable into.
5. The display on your iPhone or iPad should appear on the screen.

Now we will tell you how to connect iPhone to Smart TV using the Plug and Play cable.

Use a Plug and Play cable to connect your Apple device to your Smart TV

It is important to note that some HDMI cables do not support applications.

1. Get a Plug and Play cable that has an HDMI, USB, and lightning side for your iPhone.
2. Connect one side of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port, and the USB side in your TV.
3. Connect the Lightning side to your iPhone.
4. Select the HDMI on your TV.
5. Display your phone on your TV.

Now we are at last part of this guide, in this section we will tell you how to connect iPhone to Smart TV using Airplay.

How to connect your iPhone using Airplay

There are models of Smart TV that have a feature called Airplay. With an Apple TV, you can instantly connect your iPhone. You can stream music, videos, presentations, share photos, and more on your TV.

1. Connect your iOS device and Apple TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Swipe up or down to show and open the Control Center.
3. Tap Screen mirroring and select your Apple TV or Airplay-compatible TV from the list. If Airplay is an option and appears on your TV screen, enter the name on your iOS device.
4. The final step on how to connect iPhone with Smart TV using Airplay is to choose either vertical or horizontal to display your iPhone on your TV display.
5. Enjoy your favourite content on the big screen.

This option is also how you connect an iPad and iPod Touch to your Apple TV.

Choose any of the above options that work best and is comfortable for you. Once the connection of your iPhone to your Smart TV is completed, you can start viewing anything you wish. For mirror screen, which is great for pictures and even browsing websites. For a better view, you can turn your phone sideways. Videos automatically change to landscape on your Smart TV if your phone is horizontal, it will change to landscape view on your TV. Bear in mind that some applications would not change to landscape because of their programming. We hope this guide on how to connect iPhone to Smart TV has been helpful for you.