00:00To connect a phone to an older, or normal, Samsung TV which does not have built-in Wi-Fi, Smart
00:04View, or AirPlay capabilities,
00:06you must use a hardware adapter, cable, or external streaming device because a non-smart TV cannot receive wireless signals
00:12directly.
00:12Method 1. Using an HDMI cable and adapter. Most reliable and zero lag.
00:17This method uses a physical wired connection from your phone's charging port to the TV's HDMI port.
00:23Identify your phone's port.
00:25For Android USB-C or Micro USB, check if your phone supports MHL Mobile High Definition Link or USB-C
00:32to HDMI video out, most modern USB-C.
00:35Android phones support direct HDMI output.
00:37For iPhone, Lightning, or USB-C, you will need either a Lightning to digital AV adapter or a USB-C
00:43to digital AV multi-port adapter from Apple.
00:45Buy the correct adapter and cable.
00:48Android USB-C, get a USB-C to HDMI cable or a USB-C hub with an HDMI port.
00:53iPhone, get an Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter or USB-C to HDMI if using an iPhone 15C6 and a
01:00standard HDMI cable.
01:02Plug the cable to the TV.
01:03Plug one end of the HDMI cable into an available HDMI port on the backer side of your Samsung TV
01:09for example, HDMI 1 or HDMI 2.
01:11Connect the adapter to your phone.
01:13Plug the adapter or cable into your phone's charging port.
01:17If your adapter has an extra power input, plug your phone charger into it so your battery does not drain.
01:22Switch the TV input.
01:24Grab your Samsung TV remote and press the source or input button.
01:27Cycle through the inputs until you select the HDMI port you plug the cable into, for example, HDMI 1.
01:32View your screen.
01:33Your phone screen should immediately appear on your Samsung TV.
01:37Method 2. Using a streaming stick box. Wireless option.
01:40If your Samsung TV is a normal, older model that has an HDMI port, you can plug a wireless streaming
01:45receiver into it to enable phone casting.
01:47Get a streaming device.
01:49Purchase a Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast or Apple TV.
01:53Plug the device into the TV.
01:55Plug the streaming stick directly into an HDMI port on your Samsung TV and plug its power cord into a
02:01wall outlet or USB port.
02:02Switch the TV input.
02:04Press the source button on your TV remote and select the corresponding HDMI channel for the stick.
02:09Connect your phone to the same network.
02:11Set up the streaming stick using its on-screen guide and connect it to your home Wi-Fi network.
02:16Make sure your phone is connected to that exact same Wi-Fi network.
02:19Cast or mirror your phone.
02:21For iPhone, using Apple TV or AirPlay compatible stick, open the control center on your phone.
02:26Tap screen mirroring and select your device.
02:29For Android, using Chromecast or mirror-cast stick, swipe down your notification shade.
02:33Tap Cast, Smart View or Screencast and select your streaming device from the list.
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