How to connect iPhone to TV via wi-fi, usb, ChromeCast, transmitter

More recently, TVs did not know how to connect to the Internet, and now almost every home has more than one TV with Smart TV functions. These TVs can connect to the Internet and even have apps to watch YouTube, Netflix and a host of other streaming services, including online movie theaters and music streaming services like Spotify.

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Connecting an Iphone to a strobe TV via a transmitter

It also happens that the TV is old and does not have the ability to connect to Wi-Fi networks. In this case, a transmitter that connects to a TV via an HDMI interface and receives a signal from an iPhone wirelessly can come in handy. Examples of quality transmitters include devices such as Digital AV or MiraScreen. How to connect an iPhone through a similar adapter:

1. Connect the transmitter to the iPhone.
2. Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the transmitter and connect the other end to the TV. If you do not know where the HDMI connector is located on the TV, then read the manufacturer’s instructions for Smart TV.

   

3. Select the signal source on the TV on the TV. To do this, press the Source (sometimes Input) button on the TV remote control and select the HDMI port to which the transmitter is connected in the menu that appears.

After the above steps, synchronization will happen automatically. Now you can watch any content streamed from your iPhone on your TV.

Connecting Iphone to Smart TV via USB

USB is the most versatile and widely used connection interface. With it, you can connect anything: from flash drives to gaming accessories like racing wheels. Among other things, USB can also help in connecting an iPhone to a TV:

1. Using a USB to Lightning cable, connect your iPhone with a Lightning plug.

   

2. Connect the USB to the TV using the appropriate port. If you do not know where the USB port is located on your TV model, then read the instructions from the manufacturer for the TV.
3. Select the USB port as the signal source in the TV settings.

A couple of seconds after the smartphone and TV are synchronized, you will see an image. Unfortunately, it is impossible to duplicate everything that happens on a smartphone using this method of connecting to a TV. You must use HDMI to share the screen. However, this method will help you transfer downloaded media files to your TV without any problems.

Connecting an iPhone using an Apple TV set-top box

Apple TV is a TV set-top box that lets you watch TV shows, videos, movies and music, and with a recent update, play games. Also, this set-top box will help you transfer an image or media files using the proprietary Apple AirPlay data transfer protocol, which is available only for Apple technology.

It is also worth remembering that only iPhones older than the fourth generation support this connection method.

1. Turn on the set-top box and connect the HDMI cable to it.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to your TV.
3. After the set-top box has turned on and you already see the image on the screen, go through the initial setup of the Apple TV. If the set-top box has already been used before or has been configured, you can skip this step.
4. Take your iPhone and start broadcasting via AirPlay by clicking on the circle with an arrow or on the rectangle with an arrow.

Using this connection method, you can transfer absolutely any content to the TV without downloading it to the TV itself , since this method of data transmission is a broadcast. Moreover, it is possible to start showing the screen on your TV. There are also analogues of Apple AirPlay for Android smartphones. You can read about them on the website of the manufacturer of a particular smartphone dedicated to this technology. How to connect iPhone to TV without Apple TV and installing special applications: https://youtu.be/dflSAvx6I6c

Connecting with ChromeCast

This mini set-top box, so to speak, is manufactured by Google. Its task is to stream content and any media files. However, unlike Apple TV, it has a narrower range of features. Chromecast is a small “puck” a little larger than a flash drive that connects to a TV via an HDMI interface.
This device can independently play videos on YouTube video hosting, series on Netflix and HBO and other content in popular streaming sites. Chromecast can also run Google Play, which gives the user the ability to download applications from there, because Chromecast runs on the Android operating system. It is also worth noting that content from mobile devices Chromecast transmits over a wireless Wi-Fi network.
To transfer content from an iPhone via Cromecast, you need to follow these steps:

1. Install the Google Home app on your iPhone. Please note that iOS1 or later is required for successful installation of this application.
2. You must have a Google account, as well as an HDMI connector on the TV or an adapter for it, as well as a Wi-Fi network to which the Chromecast itself and the iPhone will be connected. If you do not know where the HDMI connector is located on the TV, then read the instructions from the manufacturer for the TV.
3. Go to the installed Google Home app on the iPhone and connect through it to the Chromecast via a Wi-Fi network. Please note that the iPhone and Chromecast must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

It is also worth mentioning that any content on this device cannot be viewed. Only YouTube, Google Movies and Google Music will be available. Using this connection method, the iPhone screen cannot be duplicated on the TV screen, unlike Apple TV. Chromecast does a great job of transferring photos and videos, but to view videos and photos in Full HD quality, you need to purchase a paid version of the program. How to connect iPhone to Xiaomi Mi Led TV P1 – video instruction: https://youtu.be/6UJExobWFXs

Stream YouTube videos to TV via iPhone

Many modern TVs have a Smart TV function. With this function, you can watch movies, videos and listen to music without using third-party devices as a source. However, it is not always convenient to search for the desired video on YouTube using the TV remote control. In this case, you can turn on the video on the iPhone and watch it on the TV. It is worth noting that this method is only suitable for those TVs that have the ability to run the YouTube application. To connect an iPhone to a TV via YouTube, you need:

1. Launch the YouTube app on your TV and iPhone.
2. Click on the rectangle with waves at the top of the screen on the iPhone and select the TV you need to connect from the list of devices available for connection, or start the video on the iPhone and again select the TV you need to connect from the list of devices available for connection. Please note that the iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
3. After connecting your iPhone to the YouTube app on your TV, select the video you want to play. It will automatically start playing on the TV.

It is worth noting that the video is not broadcast directly from the iPhone. The iPhone only “tells” the TV which video to turn on, and the TV downloads this video from the Internet via Wi-Fi. If you did not see your TV in the list of devices suggested for connection, take the following steps:

1. Follow the first point from the previous instructions.
2. In the YouTube app on your TV, go to “Settings” – “Connect phone to TV”.
3. Check the “Manual” box.
4. In the YouTube app on your smartphone, go to “Settings” – “Connect phone to TV”.
5. Select “View on TV” and copy in the input field the code that you see on the TV.

After the done actions, the TV and iPhone are synchronized in manual mode. You can view videos on this video hosting in the same way in the same way as in the case of automatic connection. Each of the methods listed above has both advantages and disadvantages. However, the choice of how to connect an iPhone to a TV primarily depends on the capabilities of Smart TV. The cheapest and easiest option is to connect via DLNA. With this type of iPhone connection to TV, you only need a Wi-Fi module and a network that you have access to. This method does not imply the installation of any additional programs and other software, since DLNA capabilities exist in all modern TVs by default. Connecting using HDMI is expensive – you need to purchase a transmitter that will allow you to transfer the image from the iPhone to the TV. Google Chromecast Transmitter for iPhone/iPad/iPod/Mac:
However, data transmission can be carried out without restrictions in speed and quality. Please note that additional software must be installed to use this method.
Using the Apple TV is a very simple and, at the same time, very costly option. This set-top box costs more than 10,000 rubles, and in the case of a third-generation Apple TV, you will have to pay about 3,000 rubles. But, along with these shortcomings, Apple TV is perfect for users of apple technology, and in particular iPhone users.
The Chromecast player is relatively inexpensive, but has a number of limitations and disadvantages in the form of a small number of Internet resources available. Also, some users of this device often experience loss of connection with Chromecast. Connecting using a USB cable is probably the easiest way to connect an iPhone to a TV. But this method has serious limitations. Using a USB cable, you can only download any individual video or photo files to the TV, it is impossible to broadcast the screen or video, as is the case with AppleTV or AirPlay. AirPlay looks the most advantageous for users of apple technology. If you don’t have an Apple TV, but have a Smart TV, you can use this TV with AirPlay. However,