The method of projecting an iPhone screen onto a TV｜BJCast
Use AirPlay mirroring function
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prerequisite:
- Ensure that the iPhone and smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network (same local area network).
- Smart TVs need to support AirPlay functionality.
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Operation steps:
- On an iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open Control Center.
- Find and click on the AirPlay or screen mirroring button (icon similar to signal emission) in the control center.
- The phone will start searching for nearby devices that support AirPlay. After finding the smart TV, click on its name to connect.
- After successful connection, the content on the phone screen will be projected onto the TV.
Using third-party screen casting software
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Software selection:
- Search and download a screen casting software in the smart TV app store, such as BJCast.
- Ensure that the downloaded software is compatible with both iPhone and TV.
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Operation steps:
- Ensure that your iPhone and smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network.
- Open the downloaded screen mirroring software on the TV and follow the software prompts to set it up.
- Open the corresponding application of the screen mirroring software on the phone, or use the built-in screen mirroring function of the phone (such as AirPlay, which cannot be used if the TV does not support it) to search for TV devices.
- After searching for the TV on your phone, click on the link to start screen mirroring.
Use the built-in screen mirroring function of the video app
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APP selection:
- Choose video apps that support screen casting function, such as Tencent Video, iQiyi, Youku, etc.
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Operation steps:
- Ensure that your iPhone and smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network.
- Select the video you want to watch in the video app and click play.
- On the video playback page, find and click on a screen mirroring button similar to “TV”.
- The phone will start searching for nearby devices that can be used for screen mirroring. After finding the smart TV, click on its name to connect.
- After successful connection, the video will be projected onto the TV, and the phone will become a remote control, which can control the playback, pause, fast forward, and other functions of the video.
In summary, there are various methods for projecting an iPhone screen onto a TV, and one can choose the appropriate method based on personal needs and device conditions.