How to cast from iPhone to TV
There are several ways to cast from your iPhone to a TV, depending on your TV’s capabilities and your preferences:
1. Using AirPlay (for Apple TV and compatible smart TVs):
- Requirements:
- Apple TV or a smart TV with AirPlay 2 support.
- Both your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Apple TV or a smart TV with AirPlay 2 support.
- Steps:
- Ensure AirPlay is enabled in your TV’s settings.
- Open Control Center on your iPhone (swipe down from the top-right corner).
- Tap “Screen Mirroring.”
- Select your TV from the list.
- Enter the AirPlay code displayed on your TV if prompted.
2. Using a Streaming Device (e.g., Chromecast, Roku, Amazon Fire TV):
- Requirements:
- A Chromecast, Roku, or Amazon Fire TV device connected to your TV.
- Both your iPhone and the streaming device must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
- The appropriate app for the device (Google Home for Chromecast, Roku app, BJCast app).
- Steps:
- Install and open the appropriate app on your iPhone.
- Follow the app’s instructions to connect to your streaming device.
- Some apps, like YouTube or Netflix, have built-in casting buttons. Tap the casting button within the app to send the content to your TV.
- To mirror your entire screen, you will use the apps features to do so.
3. Using a Lightning Digital AV Adapter (for older TVs):
- Requirements:
- A Lightning Digital AV Adapter (Apple-branded or compatible).
- An HDMI cable.
- An HDMI port on your TV.
- Steps:
- Connect the Lightning adapter to your iPhone’s charging port.
- Connect the HDMI cable to the adapter and your TV.
- Switch your TV to the corresponding HDMI input.