Agree to run mobile games, as well as viewing movies, photos and videos that are stored in the smartphone's memory, it is much more convenient on the big screen. To do this, you just need to connect your phone to the TV. It can be done different ways- both by cable and without. And it is not at all necessary to own the latest generation TV. It is enough that it supports at least one technology for receiving a signal from mobile devices.

Wireless connection

WiFi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct technology is supported by almost all TVs equipped with a Wi-Fi module, and most modern smartphones (except those running on early versions of Android). Its essence lies in connecting devices to each other without the mediation of an access point. The phone is recognized by the TV as a multimedia device, not a storage device.

The general instruction for pairing a smartphone and TV via Wi-Fi Direct looks like this:

• First, activate the Wi-Fi Direct mode on your smartphone. On devices with any OS versions, it is located in the wireless settings, but in different places.

• Then we do the same on TV. The option is also located in the network settings, but on devices of different brands, its location is slightly different. For clarification on how you do it, take a look at the instructions.
• After you turn on Wi-Fi Direct, the TV will display a list of devices available for connection. Among them should be a smartphone. Select it and enjoy watching mobile content on the big screen.

WiFi Miracast

Miracast is a newer and more advanced technology based on Wi-Fi Direct, but supported by fewer devices. Like Direct, Miracast connects devices directly - without a router.

In the list of the main advantages of Miracast:

• Better transmission quality for heavy media content (useful for watching movies).
• Secure connection using WPA2 encryption.
• The ability to display both the smartphone screen on TV, and vice versa.
• Support 3D transmission and surround sound.
• Saving the battery of your mobile gadget.

Connection (general instruction):

• Turn on Miracast mode in TV settings.

• We go on the smartphone to the "Display" ("Screen") section and select the TV in the list of available output devices.

There is another technology that works in a similar way - Intel WiDi. If your TV does not support Miracast but does support WiDi, use it. You most likely won't notice the difference.

By the way, for TVs that do not support Miracast, adapters are available that make up for this function. They look like an ordinary large USB flash drive, but are connected to the HDMI port.

Proprietary technologies from manufacturers

If your phone and TV support Wi-Fi Direct or Miracast, these communication methods will be the most convenient for you. However, some electronics manufacturers have gone further and implemented standards that make it even easier to connect devices of the same brand.

So to connect samsung phone to Samsung TV, it is enough to activate the “AllShare” function on both. LG's counterpart to this feature is called "Smart Share". Apple TV set-top box users can connect their iPhones to the TV using AirPlay, and Sony brand adherents can connect through the VAIO Media Server.

Proprietary technologies include a lot of other usefulness and goodies. For example, video and audio transcoding is the quick conversion of data into a format that a TV receiver supports; automatic image quality improvement; using your phone as a remote control and much more. However, some technologies require an access point to communicate between devices because they do not provide a direct connection.

Wired connection

HDMI

If your smartphone is equipped with a micro- or mini-HDMI port, which is not so common, you are the lucky one who has the easiest wired connection option - HDMI-HDMI. Of course, if the TV set also has such a connector. In other cases, you will need an adapter adapter.

You can buy a cable of the type shown in the picture at any electronics store (they are inexpensive). Other than that, you don't need anything else.

How to connect TV and phone:

• Turn off both devices (unplug the TV cord from the outlet).
• Connect the ends of the cable to the appropriate sockets.
• Turn on TV and smartphone.
• In the TV menu, select the HDMI port as the signal source. After that, the phone screen will be displayed on TV.

Additionally, in the HDMI settings (on the TV), you can specify the resolution and frequency of the image if you encounter problems during automatic setup.

Connecting via HDMI is convenient, but has a number of disadvantages. The most annoying is the rapid discharge of the smartphone battery. This means that you have to keep it constantly connected to the charger, and this is sometimes impossible (if the ports are close, and the cable of one blocks access to the other). In addition, some older Android phones do not transmit all content via HDMI (for example, only pictures in slideshow mode) or require additional applications to be installed.

To connect phones without an HDMI connector to this type of port, you can use a micro-USB-HDMI adapter, but MHL is better, which will be discussed below.

MHL

MHL is a more advanced and modern standard for wired connection of mobile gadgets and TV. It is implemented using special cables or adapter converters, which are connected to the micro-USB port at one end, and to HDMI at the other. Unlike HDMI to HDMI connections, MHL provides power to the connected device, which is very convenient, as well as better playback quality and faster data transfer speed.

There are two types of MHL cables and adapters - passive and active. Active ones require additional power, for which they have another USB port (such an adapter is connected to TV via USB).

Passive cables are only compatible with devices that both support the MHL standard. Active enough that MHL is supported only by the reproducing side (TV), and the phone is not necessary.

The physical connection of devices via MHL is carried out in the same way as HDMI, so we will not consider it separately.

By the way, gadgets with SuperMHL support will soon appear on the market - the next stage in the development of this technology. The advantages of the novelty are higher video transmission quality (8K resolution, 48 bit color depth, frame rate - 120 per second), surround sound support and USB Type-C standard. Ports of this type are equipped with many latest generation smartphones.

SlimPort

SlimPort is another new technology combining mobile devices and TV into a coherent system. It works through a special adapter that connects on one side to the USB port of the phone, and the other side to HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort or DVI-connector of the TV. This, perhaps, is its main difference from MHL.

Other significant differences are clearly not in favor of SlimPort. Firstly, SlimPort does not power the mobile device (although there is another micro- USB port where you can insert the charger). Secondly, it can only be used on devices that mutually support the technology, and there are not too many of them yet.

Connecting a phone to an old TV

It's good to be the owner of a Smart TV - there are plenty of options for connecting a phone to such a device, but what about the owners of old TV boxes? We hasten to reassure you: there are a little less ways to connect to an old TV, but they also exist.

Older devices, as a rule, are equipped with one or two external interfaces, for example, RCA (tulips), VGA, S-Video or SCART. And the output of the phone is still the same micro-USB. In some cases, a Jack 3.5 headset port is still used to communicate with the TV, and on the iPhone, a 20-pin service connector.

To connect these incompatible devices with each other, you need, of course, adapters. For example:

• RCA Jack 3.5.
• VGA micro USB.
• S-video-micro-USB.
• SCART-USB-micro-USB etc.

Unfortunately, such adapters are difficult to find on the free market - they are practically not in demand. Therefore, if necessary, you will have to look for them in foreign online stores or do it yourself.

Alas, you cannot get a good image when transmitting a video signal through an adapter. In addition, most of them do not support audio transmission.

A more expensive, but reasonable alternative to "laces" is set-top box. This is a device capable of endowing a conventional TV with Smart functions. One of these set-top boxes has already been mentioned in the article - Apple TV, but besides it, there are many others - based on Android systems and familiar Windows.

The prefix will turn your old TV into a completely modern computer with a lot of interfaces for connecting peripherals. And the problem of connecting to a mobile phone will disappear by itself.

Any content from a smartphone is much more comfortable to view on a large screen. All you have to do is figure out how to connect your phone to your TV. Connecting is available in several ways, not only using a cable, but also via Wi-Fi. Much depends on the TV model, the older it is, the fewer ways to synchronize with the phone.

Wire connection

There are at least four ways to connect using a wire. All of them are very simple, and you can synchronize your phone and TV yourself.

HDMI

If the phone has a micro or mini-HDMI connector, you definitely need to use it. Firstly, there are few such devices, and secondly, you have access to the most simple method connections, provided that the TV has a similar port. Otherwise, you will need a special microUSB to HDMI adapter, which is also sold as an adapter.

Now let's take a step-by-step look at how to connect your phone to a TV via HDMI:

• turn off the equipment;
• insert the cable into the appropriate connectors on the devices;
• turn on mobile and TV;
• go to the TV menu, specify the HDMI signal source;
• The mobile image will appear on the screen.

It looks like an adapter from microUSB to HDMI

If during the synchronization process the automatic image adjustment did not work, then we set the necessary parameters manually. This connection option, although the most convenient, is not without drawbacks. We immediately prepare for the fact that the smartphone will constantly be on charge, as it quickly consumes energy. In addition, some Android phone models require the installation of a special software. Otherwise, it will be possible to view only photos, there will be no access to video.

MHL

MHL is an advanced adapter that allows you to establish a wired connection between your TV and smartphone. One end plugs into a micro USB port and the other end into HDMI. Regarding the previous connection method, the presented device guarantees charging to the mobile. There are currently two types of MHL adapters available to users - active and passive.

1. Active ones need to be connected to power, for which they are equipped with a USB jack.
2. Passive devices are relevant only if the connected equipment supports MHL.

In general, it is important that the TV supports the technology, and the mobile device in this case plays a secondary role. We will not analyze in detail how to connect a mobile phone to a TV via MHL. You need to do the same manipulations as with HDMI.

SlimPort

Another way to connect your phone to a TV via USB – is to use an adapter with SlimPort technology. It connects via the USB port on the smartphone, and to the TV in any of the following connectors - DVI, DisplayPort, VGA or HDMI.
At the moment, this option has more disadvantages than positive qualities. Primarily, the phone does not charge, but the adapter has a microUSB connector for charging. You can use the technology only if both devices support it. This is where the problem arises, there are very few such techniques.

This is what the SlimPort adapter looks like

USB

A similar connector is present on almost every mobile and modern TV. The problem is that such a connection does not allow you to duplicate the image. For TV, the phone is listed as a drive. However, you can view all the files present in the gadget's memory, including even launching a movie or listening to music.

Everyone will cope with the connection, so we will not disassemble it step by step. It is enough to connect both devices with a standard wire. Also on TV, go to the menu and set USB mode to view.

Wireless connection

Wireless connectivity provides maximum mobility. As a result, you do not need to consider the available connectors, buy adapters, you only need a Wi-Fi-enabled TV and a router. How to connect a smartphone to a TV via WiFi - there are several ways.

WiFi Direct

This technology has become quite widespread. It is supported by all modern smartphones. With TV it is even easier, since any model with a Wi-Fi module has Wi-Fi Direct.

To establish a connection, you need to do the following:

1. We start the Wi-Fi Direct mode on the mobile. We find it in the section of wireless connections.
2. We head to the TV menu and do the same steps.
3. After starting Wi-Fi Direct, a list with available connections will appear on the TV displays. We find our phone.

Wi-Fi Direct setup example on LG TV

It will take a few seconds to pair the devices. After that, you can launch any content - watch movies or photos.

Miracast

Miracast is more advanced technology. It is supported mainly by smart TVs and smartphones running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean or later. The connection is made directly, without the use of a router.

Among the advantages of Miracast, the following points can be noted:

• ensures the transmission of high quality content;
• the connection is protected by WPA2;
• simple setup;
• 3D video transmission.

To connect TV and mobile:

• launch Miracast on TV;
• on the phone, open the “Wireless Monitor” or “Wireless Display” section and find the TV.

It should be noted that now a special adapter is being produced that performs Miracast functions. It is made in the form of a flash drive, but is installed in the HDMI connector.

Google Chromecast

A compact device that can connect a smartphone and TV. Moreover, it stands out with several options for data transfer - Wi-Fi and bluetooth. Connecting is quite simple, the help of specialists is not required.

• install the prefix in the HDMI port;
• connect the power to it, complete with the prefix comes Charger;
• install the Chromecast application on the mobile;
• in the TV settings, launch Chromecast, a code will appear on the screen;
• stays on the phone network connections find your TV and enter the code.

Now you can view any media files from your phone.

Connecting an old TV to a smartphone

Not everyone has a new TV at home that supports an Internet connection and other technologies. Of course, there are few ways to connect to an old TV from a phone, but they exist.

Older models mainly have an RCA interface, better known as tulips. Accordingly, you will need to find an RCA to microUSB adapter cable. The easiest way is to order such an adapter on the Internet at well-known trading floors. When transmitting a signal in this way, a digital image cannot be achieved, but you can view the desired files. There is another option - this is the use of special set-top boxes, for example, Apple TV. However, this method is more costly.

In conclusion

In the article, we figured out in detail whether it is possible to connect the phone to the TV, what methods are available and what is required for their implementation. So, a wired connection provides a stable signal, but additional adapters and wires complicate matters somewhat. Wireless connection looks more convenient, but it requires a modern TV or a special device to implement it.

There are several ways to connect a mobile phone and a TV. Some options transform a smartphone into a real smart set-top box, while others, on the contrary, only allow you to play media content stored on a cellular device.

If you don't know how to connect your mobile phone to LG TV, then this article will be helpful for you. Now let's get acquainted with the instructions for synchronizing mobile and television equipment. As a result, each user will be able to choose the option that suits him.

What will connect the phone to the TV

First of all, connecting the phone to the TV will significantly expand the functionality of the equipment. The smartphone transforms into a kind of projector, since a signal is transmitted from it, and the image is broadcast on a large screen. Thus, each user will be able to:

• play videos, view photos and open other media content from your phone, and then project it onto a large screen;
• launch video games, instant messengers and all kinds of other applications downloaded from the market;
• surf the Internet, that is, open various websites;
• conduct all kinds of presentations, demonstrations, read literature in electronic format.

Controlling your TV from your phone is a convenient and practical solution. However, if you plan to play games, then it is better to connect a joystick.

If the user connects via Wi-Fi, the image from the phone is transmitted over the air. In all other cases, it is necessary to use special cables, interfaces, which will be discussed later.

You can also download an app that turns your smartphone into a remote control. This is very convenient, especially in cases where the old remote is lost or broken. For LG TVs it is called LG TV Remote(link in Android Google Play, Apple AppStore).

Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct

This type of connection is suitable for owners modern models TVs that are equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi adapter and Wi-Fi Direct function. For this type of connection, it is not necessary to connect to a router. As a rule, Wi-Fi can only be connected to a “smart” Smart TV. You also need to have installed on your mobile phone android version 4.0 or higher.

To connect your smartphone to your LG TV, follow this simple step-by-step guide:

1. Take your smartphone, open the main menu, and then go to the “Settings” section. Go to the "Wireless Networks" subsection, and then select "Wi-Fi". Click on the 3 dots on the top right and select Wi-Fi Direct. If there is no such command, then select "Advanced settings".

1. As a result, an automatic search for networks will be launched for subsequent connection using Wi-Fi Direct technology.

1. Take the remote control and open the main menu. Go to the "Network" section. As in the previous case, you need to click on the "Wi-Fi Direct" command.
2. The search for devices available for synchronization will start. To connect a TV and a smartphone, just select a mobile phone model from the list. A connection confirmation request will be sent to the device, you need to approve it.

1. After a few seconds, the smartphone and TV are synchronized. The signal from the mobile will be broadcast on the big screen, the sound will also be transmitted.

Main advantages:

• there is no need to pull the wire through the whole room;
• no Wi-Fi router required;
• you can play media content in various formats;
• all connectors and inputs are free, so the phone can be charged;
• implemented the possibility of Internet surfing.

Minuses:

• old smartphones and TVs do not have Wi-Fi Direct technology;
• mobile phone battery drains quickly.

If the cell phone is connected to the TV via Wi-Fi, then the user will be able to not only play content, but also open applications - this is a big plus.

Over Wi-Fi using Miracast

This is about modern standard data transmission, the essence lies in the use of wireless channels. If the TV supports this interface, then you can broadcast various content on the big screen. You can also play games, run applications.

The main requirement is that the TV and smartphone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (router).

Instruction:

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main menu.
2. Open settings.
3. Go to the "Network" subsection.

1. Activate the Miracast option.

1. Grab your smartphone and pull down the blind to start streaming.

Not all versions operating system Android support this functionality. The name of the function in question may vary depending on the device model, but the essence always remains the same. If you couldn't find given command, install from Google play app, for example, Miracast - Wifi Display. Run it and activate the image transfer function.

Immediately after starting the Miracast function, an automatic search for devices available for connection will begin, select your TV. Then you need to use the remote control to confirm the synchronization. As a result, the image transfer will start. If the picture is not displayed in full screen, then simply turn the mobile phone over, i.e. it must be in a horizontal position.

Connecting via HDMI

This method is considered the simplest. It is desirable that the mobile phone or tablet be equipped with a mini HDMI interface, which will provide a direct connection to the TV. However, this is very rare, so most likely the user will have to buy a special adapter.

How to connect smartphone to LV TV? Follow the step by step algorithm:

1. One end of the cable must be inserted into the connector located on the back of the TV, and the other end into the port on the smartphone. First, insert the adapter into the micro USB interface. Take note of the HDMI port number into which the cable was inserted.

1. Turn on the TV and go to the main menu, and then open the tab to select the signal source (or press the button on the remote control Input). You must select the HDMI input with the number into which the cable was inserted in the previous step. Usually it is the only one active and available for selection.

1. The image will automatically adjust to the screen resolution. That is, this is done so that the image is displayed in full screen.

When the devices are connected by cable, the cell phone desktop will appear on the TV screen. Samsung, Huawei, Lenovo smartphones are connected to the TV using an identical algorithm, there are certain differences in the iPhone setup process (a Lightning to HDMI adapter is required).

Strengths:

• you can ensure uninterrupted operation of the cellular by connecting a charger via USB (if there is a direct mini HDMI output);
• the TV will work as a monitor, that is, the image is duplicated.

Disadvantages:

• Not all smartphones support HDMI connection;
• Often you have to buy an adapter.

A convenient and as simple as possible way to synchronize your mobile device and TV.

USB connection

If you plan to connect your smartphone to your TV via USB, then remember that the mobile device will be used as a flash drive. This means that the screen will not be duplicated. You cannot play games or run applications. You can play individual files.

Lenovo, Huawei, LG, Samsung smartphones are connected using a similar algorithm:

1. Take the USB cable, which is included in the basic package of absolutely all mobile devices. Plug one end into the phone jack and plug the other end into the port on the back of the TV.
2. Open the main menu on the TV and select the signal source - USB input. Sometimes you need to select the input with the same number where the cable was inserted.

When devices are paired, an interface opens within which you can move and launch files. In general, the interface is very similar to the operating system explorer. Windows systems. Management is exercised by the panel.

Some TV models automatically scan connected devices for media files and prompt the user to play them.

Main advantages:

• universality - absolutely all modern devices are equipped with a USB interface;
• there is no need to purchase additional cables, since the cord is included in the basic package of the mobile;
• during the operation of the device, it will be automatically charged, extending the period battery life devices.

First, let's look at the question that users most often ask us: "how to watch video from your phone on your TV?"

To solve this issue, there are several ways that anyone can perform, with minimal knowledge in this area. The result will depend on the capabilities of the smartphone and TV. In one case, you connect your smartphone as a flash card via a network or USB cable and then select the files you are interested in viewing in the TV interface. In another case, if you have the functionality of a smartphone and a TV, the image is transferred to the TV screen in the "online" mode. This option will be useful for those who like to play games or watch videos on a large diagonal.

Miracast or AirPlay (Wireless Monitor)

These are wireless technologies that transmit the smartphone screen image to smart TVs. The transfer of information occurs due to the direct connection of the smartphone and the TV, without routers and routers. Also on phones from Sony and Samsung, the wireless screen image transmission technology is called Screen Mirroring and Mirror Link.

On the example of a smartphone that runs on Android based 6.0 (Meizu MX4), open the smartphone settings, go to the "Display" - "Wireless Monitor" menu.

Searches for devices within range wireless network smartphone and TV. Select a connection interface available for communication, and the smartphone screen image will be broadcast to the TV.

DLNA (BubbleUpnP, iMediaShare)

The function allows you to pair devices in WiFi networks (home network) and view files as a slideshow. It is advisable to use this type of connection if your TV does not have the SmartTV function, but is connected to an AppleTV, DuneHD, etc.

Please note that in the way the smartphone and TV are connected via DLNA, it is impossible to broadcast the image online to TVs that do not have the SmartTV function. For everyone else, real-time image transmission is feasible.

We advise you to use a specially designed application that will facilitate the process of setting up data transfer. For iOS - iMediaShare, for Android - BubbleUpnP.

Micro-HDMI-HDMI

One of the most simple ways, with which you can connect your smartphone to the TV, is a USB-HDMI cable. In this case, the smartphone must have a micro-HDMI connector, and a free HDMI input on the TV. If by technical specifications Your smartphone does not have a micro-HDMI port, in which case we recommend that you use a micro-USB-HDMI adapter (converter).

USB or how to connect a smartphone to a TV via a USB cable?

As a rule, modern generations of TVs have USB ports for connecting storage media or data transfer devices. If such an interface is present on your TV, then you can easily view photos and videos from your smartphone in USB storage mode.

Conclusion

As part of the article, we examined the most popular ways to connect a smartphone to a TV and transfer images from screen to screen in real time. These solutions are universal and are suitable for the most popular models of smartphones and TVs, such as iPhone, Samsung, Sony, Meizu and others. To make it easier to understand the process of pairing a TV and a smartphone, we suggest you use the flowchart below.