Whatever the display diagonal of an Apple device, it will never be able to compare in ease of use with a full-size TV screen. Especially when it comes to watching movies at home or showing vacation photos to relatives. In such cases, owners of mobile gadgets resort to connecting the phone to an external monitor. This allows you to comfortably enjoy any media content.
There are several methods for synchronizing equipment with each other. You can use both wireless technologies (WiFi or AirPlay) and various physical interfaces (HDMI, USB). Having learned all the ways to connect an iPhone to a Samsung TV, you can decide on the most suitable option and complete the entire connection procedure yourself.
Content:
- 1 Advantages of connecting a TV to a smartphone
- 2 Basic ways to connect a smartphone to a TV 2.1 Connecting via Wi-Fi
- 2.2 Connecting a smartphone using Apple TV
- 3.1 Connecting a smartphone to a TV via USB
Many owners of television receivers without Smart TV functions are interested in whether an iPhone can be connected to a Samsung TV. Connecting a smartphone makes Internet television available, that is, the ability to play video files on the screen online. Devices can connect to each other in various ways: via WiFi, through cables, special applications and set-top boxes. The choice of method depends on the TV model and its capabilities, as well as on the user’s willingness to incur additional costs. Let's take a closer look at why and how to connect an iPhone to a Samsung TV.
Additional options
Analog cables are the most affordable alternative for iPhone users. High quality cannot be achieved without an adapter, but this option has its place because it is the cheapest.
Cable types:
- Composite (bells). One end is connected to the TV, the other to the smartphone. On the TV, turn on the reception of audio and video signals, on the iPhone, turn on mirroring (settings);
- Component (tulip). Used for iPhone versions above 4. The connection method is identical;
- VGA. Requires VGA Lightning Adapter (Apple). Suitable for models running iOS 5 or later.
Important: The longer the cable, the more convenient the mirroring. Please check availability before purchasing (4-5 m). After connecting to the TV, set the signal source to iPhone. Also, connect the Lightning charger to the adapter or phone.
Benefits of connecting your TV to your smartphone
Smart TV is a “smart” functionality that allows you to use the TV not only as a channel receiver, but also as a full-fledged computer through which you can access the network, surf the Internet or watch any video. However, these same functions will be available even for outdated TV models if you connect them correctly to a modern mobile phone. Apple smartphones remain popular due to their rich range of capabilities; they can be used to work with various types of content.
Connecting an iPhone to a Samsung Smart TV adds a number of new features:
- Watch videos on a big screen in high quality. The small screen of a smartphone is not very convenient, despite the high resolution and clarity of the picture. Connecting to a TV will allow you to enjoy watching your favorite movies; even small details can be clearly seen on the screen.
- Video communication using a large screen. You can install Skype and other types of popular instant messengers on your iPhone for constant contact with friends and family.
- Conducting video conferences and other business events remotely. The large diagonal screen provides professional quality video communication; this function is convenient to use if the TV is installed in an office.
- View photos and videos taken with your phone camera.
There are several ways to display an image from a mobile device display on a Samsung TV screen, each of them has its own pros and cons.
