Casting your smartphone or tablet’s screen on the TV is quite beneficial and can be done in a few easy steps. Below, we’ll explore how to do this with some different casting options.
1. Use a Chromecast:
Chromecast is a popular , developed by Google, that enables you cast anything displayed on your device’s screen onto your TV. To cast your Android screen to your TV using a Chromecast, you will need to:
1. Connect the Chromecast to the TV’s HDMI port and ensure both your smartphone and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the Google Home app on your smartphone and tap on the “Cast” feature present on the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Start casting by tapping the “Cast my Screen” icon and select the Chromecast device you wish to cast your screen to.
2. Use an HDMI Cable:
Connecting a smartphone to a TV using an HDMI cable is another option although you will need to make sure your Android phone has a HDMI output port. To connect your Android smartphone to the TV using an HDMI cable, you will need to:
1. Check if your smartphone or tablet has an HDMI output port. If it does, buy an HDMI adapter that directly connects to your phone’s and televison’s HDMI input ports and an HDMI cable to transmit the signal.
2. Once your devices are connected with the adapter and cable, your TV will be mirrored into your smartphone’s display and you can start viewing your smartphone, and even send videos or photos directly to the TV.
3. Use a Miracast Adapter:
Miracast is an application that enables you to your Android screen to your TV without any Wi-Fi connection. To mirror your phone to your TV using Miracast, you will need to:
1. Connect the Miracast dongle to the TV’s HDMI port and follow the manual’s instructions on how to set up the device using the USB port.
2. Enable wireless displays on your smartphone or tablet and select the Miracast dongle on the list of available devices.
3. Once connected, your TV will display anything that appears on your Android device’s screen.
In conclusion, casting your Android screen on the TV can be done using different methods, like Chromecast, HDMI cable, and a Miracast adapter. With these different options, you can easily share your photos and videos, watch movies, and stream online content on your larger TV screen. Try it out and enjoy the feature to the fullest.