To cast from your iPhone to a TV, there are several methods depending on your TV's compatibility and the equipment you have:
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Using AirPlay (wireless, for compatible smart TVs and Apple TV):
- Make sure your iPhone and TV (or Apple TV) are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- On your iPhone, swipe down from the top right corner to open Control Center.
- Tap "Screen Mirroring."
- Select your TV or Apple TV from the list.
- Your iPhone screen will be mirrored on the TV.
- To stop mirroring, open Control Center again, tap "Screen Mirroring," and select "Stop Mirroring."
(Works best with Apple TVs or AirPlay-compatible smart TVs.)
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Using an HDMI cable (wired connection):
- Use a Lightning to HDMI adapter (for older iPhones) or USB-C to HDMI adapter (newer iPhones).
- Connect the adapter to your iPhone and an HDMI cable from the adapter to your TV.
- Switch your TV input to the HDMI port in use.
- Your iPhone screen will display on the TV.
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Using devices like Chromecast or Roku:
- For Chromecast:
- Connect the Chromecast device to your TV and set it up with the Google Home app on your iPhone.
- Open a compatible app (like YouTube), tap the cast icon, and select your Chromecast device.
- For Roku:
- Open Control Center on your iPhone and tap "Screen Mirroring."
- Select your Roku TV or device from the list.
- Some apps might require a third-party app for screen mirroring.
- For Chromecast:
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Using third-party apps (if your TV is not AirPlay compatible):
- Apps like AirBeamTV let you mirror your iPhone screen to Android TVs or other smart TVs without AirPlay.
Note: Your phone and TV should be on the same Wi-Fi network for wireless casting methods. Some streaming apps may block screen mirroring due to copyright restrictions. This outlines the main common ways to cast from an iPhone to a TV, covering wireless, wired, and device-based methods.