Do you want to watch your favorite movies or TV shows on a much bigger screen? Do you have an iPhone and a Samsung TV? If so, we have the perfect guide for you! In this blog post, we will show you how to connect your iPhone to Samsung TV. We will provide step-by-step instructions, as well as some tips and tricks that will make the process easier. So what are you waiting for? Read on to learn how to connect your iPhone to Samsung TV!
How To Connect iPhone To Samsung Tv?
1. Use an Apple Cable
Perhaps one of the easiest ways to connect your iOS device with a Samsung TV is by using an Apple Lightning or 30-pin adapter. With a simple cable connection, you’ll be able to stream your screen directly onto your TV screen in no time at all. However, this method does require that you purchase a separate accessory in order to do so. In addition, if you have other Apple products aside from your iPhone or iPad, you’ll have to purchase a cable for each device.
2. Download an App
Believe it or not, some mobile devices are capable of connecting with your Samsung TV without needing any additional cables or adapters. By downloading the right app, you’ll be able to stream video and audio files directly from your iOS device onto your big screen. For this method to work, both devices have to have access to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Use Miracast
Miracast is one of the best wireless display standards available today because it allows you to mirror whatever’s on your smartphone’s screen directly onto your TV screen over a Wi-Fi network connection. With so many Android smartphones out there that support Miracast, it’s easy to see why this is one of the most convenient ways to get your iPhone connected to a Samsung TV.
4. Use AllShare Play
Samsung’s AllShare Play app allows you to connect an array of different devices together, including iOS smartphones and tablets. With this nifty little app, you’ll be able to wirelessly stream video files from your phone or tablet onto your TV screen in no time at all. However, there are some downsides associated with using this method for starters, both devices have to have access to the same Wi-Fi connection for it to work properly. Furthermore, if you want more advanced features like mirroring or streaming audio files alongside your video files, you’ll have to pay for them through in-app purchases.
5. Use a Dongle
If you’re willing to shell out some extra money for an accessory that will let you stream video and audio files from your iPhone or iPad onto a Samsung TV, then you might want to consider using the right dongle. While there aren’t many third-party adapters available for this particular task, the ones that are compatible with Apple devices tend to be more expensive than other accessories on the market. However, these adapters do allow both iOS and Android device owners to mirror their screens onto a larger display screen. Furthermore, unlike cables and adapter apps, these add-ons usually don’t require any additional setup work once they’ve been plugged into both devices. In addition, if you happen to have a MacBook or another Apple laptop, then you can easily use your dongle to connect both devices together.
What Are The Benefits Of Connecting Your iPhone To A Samsung Tv?
1. You can transfer files between phones using AirDrop or send photos from one Apple device to another without having them saved on iCloud first – which will make them disappear later or take up storage space on Apple servers (which some users aren’t comfortable with, due to privacy and security concerns).
2. You can play media files stored on your device without having to transfer them first and possibly using up space, which is especially beneficial if you only have a limited amount of storage or already filled up your phone.
3. Using the TV as a second screen to show additional information, such as lyrics for music or an extra map in a game.
4. Mirroring your device means that business presentations will become easier to set up because there won’t be any need for an extra laptop or projector anymore. Just hook it up to your Samsung TV and start presenting – all attendees will see the same thing as you do! And mirroring is also great if you want to show your friends something on your phone because chances are they don’t have it.
5. Movies or videos can be watched on a bigger screen without losing quality or resolution – so basically everything you could do on an iPhone will still look the same, but you’ll have more space to move around in.
What Are Some Of The Best Apps To Use On A Samsung Tv When Connected To An iPhone?
1. Netflix
Netflix allows you to watch movies and TV shows online or on your phone, tablet, Roku, Xbox, Playstation, etc. You can watch it in English, Spanish or French. It is a very fun app for scrolling through movies and choosing which one to watch.
2. YouTube
YouTube lets you watch all kinds of videos in many different languages including English, Spanish, French, and Russian. If you would like to search up anything whether it be funny pranks or what ‘fur’ baby means then the YouTube app has an extensive list of videos that are always changing daily so there will never be a dull moment when watching videos!
3. ABC News App
ABC news you local weather updates around the world. You can also lookup different news stories from around different places, make your own feed of all the channels you follow and receive alerts whenever a news article has been posted!
4. Antenna TV
It allows you to watch shows for free even shows that aren’t on Netflix or ABC news such as “The Simpsons” and “Game of Thrones”. There is only one channel but it always has something new and interesting to watch.
5. YouTube Kids App
YouTube kids allow you to browse videos using categories such as pre-schoolers and animation. It also includes voice search and a library full of curated content so children stay within predefined parameters when searching for educational videos to watch.
Are There Any Disadvantages To Connecting Your iPhone To Samsung Tv?
The Apple iPhone may be one of the best smartphones on the market, but it’s not without its drawbacks. Here are five disadvantages of connecting your iPhone to a Samsung TV.
1. You can’t mirror anything
The biggest drawback is that you won’t be able to mirror anything from your iPhone onto your TV – set. Mirroring will become available in iOS 11 for extra-compatible devices, but until then you’re limited to streaming media over AirPlay or using third-party apps such as Xfinity and Hulu. If you want to mirror, an Apple TV will do the trick (and more).
2. Compatibility issues with all apps
Even after mirroring becomes available there’ll still be compatibility issues – some functions on some apps just won’t work with Samsung TVs. Apple TV has the same issue, but it’s not as common on that platform.
3. Your iPhone needs to be on
If you’re streaming media from your phone over AirPlay then it needs to remain on and charging for the duration – it can’t be powered down like an Apple TV or Chromecast (unless you use a third-party app). This is another reason why mirroring isn’t available yet; if only part of your screen was mirrored there’d be no way to navigate apps without touching the screen itself.
4. Speed issues
Despite all rumors to contrary, Wi-Fi speeds are never 100% equivalent between devices (something which frequently causes issues), especially when one device is trying to push a lot of data (such as streaming high definition video). When using AirPlay or third-party apps there may be noticeable lag and stuttering, particularly if you’re used to the speed and quality provided by Apple TV.
5. Samsung TVs run on Android
Samsung TVs use an Android-based operating system, meaning that Siri is not available for voice control and all third-party apps need to be downloaded from Google Play rather than the App Store – not ideal! There’s also no easy way to mirror something from your iPhone onto a Samsung smartwatch.
