This wikiHow teaches you how to wirelessly connect your tablet to a television. There are various methods you can follow to connect your tablet or smartphone to your television. Several popular apps support Google Cast, a feature that allows you to broadcast media to your television and control its playback directly from your tablet or phone. Most Android tablet and smartphone models have built-in screen mirroring support. With this support, you can display the screen of your tablet or phone on a smart television or TV box set. If your phone doesn't have this kind of support, you can stream your phone's content to your television via third-party apps. iPad and iPhone users need an Apple TV device to use the screen mirroring feature.
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Method 1 of 4: Using Apps with Google Cast Features
Step 1. Connect the television and tablet to the same WiFi network
For screen mirroring (or content viewing) to be possible, the tablet or smartphone and television must be connected to the same wireless network.
If you're using a TV box set (e.g. Google Chromecast, Roku, or Amazon Fire), instead of a smart television, connect the box set to the same WiFi network as your tablet or smartphone
Step 2. Open the television home screen
On the remote control, press the " Home " button to display the television home screen.
If you are using a TV box set, and not a smart television, press the " Source " button on the controller and select the HDMI source channel connected to the box set
Step 3. Open the app with Google Cast feature on your tablet or smartphone
The Google Cast feature is supported by a variety of popular apps. These apps include Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, HBO Go, Spotify, Pandora, Google Photos, Google Play Music, and more.
Step 4. Select a video, photo or song
Find and select the media you want to play, depending on the application you are using. You can play YouTube videos, television shows on Netflix, songs on Spotify, or any content available on selected apps.
Step 5. Touch the “Cast” icon
It's in the upper-right corner of the application window. This button looks like a television screen with a wave in the lower left corner. After that, a list of devices that can be used to display content will be displayed.
Step 6. Touch the desired device
All compatible devices connected to the same WiFi network will be shown on the list. These devices include smart televisions, TV box sets, and video game consoles. Wait for the tablet or smartphone to connect to the television. After that, you can use your tablet or phone to control media playback on your television.
To stop showing content, tap the “Cast” icon in the upper right corner of the screen, then select “Stop Casting “
Method 2 of 4: Mirroring Screen on Android Phone
Step 1. Connect the television and tablet to the same WiFi network
For screen mirroring (or content viewing) to be possible, the tablet or smartphone and television must be connected to the same wireless network.
If you're using a TV box set (e.g. Google Chromecast, Roku, or Amazon Fire), instead of a smart television, connect the box set to the same WiFi network as your tablet or smartphone
Step 2. Select " Screen Mirroring " as television input source/channel
On the television remote control, press the input source button until the " Screen Mirroring " option is selected as the television input source.
- On some smart televisions, content broadcasting/showing can be done through the application, and not the television input source/channel. For such televisions, press the “Home” button on the controller to display the television home screen.
- If you are using a TV box set, and not a smart television, select the HDMI source/channel connected to the box set.
Step 3. Drag the top of the tablet screen downwards using two fingers
An additional notification menu will be displayed.
Step 4. Touch Screen Mirroring tab or SmartView.
This tab is indicated by a television icon with an arrow, or wave on its left side. This option may be labeled "Smart View" or "Screen Mirroring", depending on the tablet or phone model you are using.
- To stop screen mirroring, touch the “Cast” icon and select “Stop Casting “or “Disconnect “.
- The screen mirroring feature is not always available on every Android tablet and smartphone. If your device does not support this feature, you can use third-party applications to broadcast content/media from your device to your television.
Method 3 of 4: Using Third Party Screen Mirroring Apps on Android Device
Step 1. Connect the television and tablet to the same WiFi network
For screen mirroring (or content viewing) to be possible, the tablet or smartphone and television must be connected to the same wireless network.
If you're using a TV box set (e.g. Google Chromecast, Roku, or Amazon Fire) instead of a smart television, connect the box set to the same WiFi network as your tablet or smartphone
Step 2. Select " Screen Mirroring " as television input source/channel
On the television remote control, press the input source button until the " Screen Mirroring " option is selected as the television input source.
- On some smart televisions, content broadcasting/showing can be done through the application, and not the television input source/channel. For such televisions, press the “Home” button on the controller to display the television home screen.
- If you are using a TV box set, and not a smart television, select the HDMI source/channel connected to the box set.
Step 3. Open Google Play Store
The app is marked by a colorful “play” triangle icon.
Step 4. Type Screen Mirroring into the search bar
This bar is at the top of the Google Play Store app window.
Step 5. Touch the app
There are various apps in the Google Play Store that can mirror the phone screen to other devices. Some applications such as "Samsung Smart View" and "Screen Mirroring for Sony Bravia TV" are designed for certain television brands. Meanwhile, apps like "Miracast" and "Screen Mirroring" by ImsaTools support full-screen mirroring, but can only be used for some television brands. However, apps like "All Share" and "XCast" allow you to cast or play photos, videos, and audio content from your phone to your television.
Step 6. Touch Install
After selecting the app you want to use on the Google Play Store, tap the green "Install" button below the app's title banner.
Step 7. Open the app
You can open the app by tapping its icon on the home screen, or selecting the green "Open" button on the Google Play Store.
Step 8. Close the displayed ads
Most of the screen mirroring apps available on the Google Play Store are free to use. These apps earn revenue from pop-up ads. If you see an ad, tap the " Close " or "X" button at the top of the screen.
Step 9. Touch the Start button or "Cast"
The “Cast” button looks like a television screen with a wave in the lower left corner. You can find this button in apps like "All Share" and "XCast". Meanwhile, in applications like "Screen Mirroring" made by Imsa Tools, you can see a large button labeled "Start".
Step 10. Select the television
When you are about to broadcast content from your device, you can see a list of compatible devices connected to the WiFi network. If compatible, your television will appear in the list. Wait a few minutes for the television to connect to the tablet/phone. After that, applications such as "Screen Mirroring" made by ImsaTools will display the complete content on your mobile screen on the television screen.
- If you're using "All Share" or "XCast," tap the "☰" button in the upper-left corner of the screen once your device is connected to your television. Select "Photo", "Video", or "Audio" from the sidebar menu. After that, select the photo, video or audio clip that you want to broadcast/broadcast to television.
- To stop broadcasting/broadcasting, touch the “Cast” icon and select “Disconnect “.
Method 4 of 4: Using Apple TV on iPad
Step 1. Connect iPad and Apple TV to the same WiFi network
For screen mirroring to be possible on Apple TV, both the iPad or iPhone and the Apple TV device must be connected to the same WiFi network.
Step 2. Select the Apple TV input source/channel on the television
Use the television controller to select the HDMI input channel/source connected to the Apple TV box set.
Step 3. Swipe the bottom of the iPad screen upwards
The control center window or “Control Center” will be displayed.
Step 4. Touch Screen Mirroring
This button is indicated by a television screen icon with an arrow below it. A list of all Apple TV devices connected to the WiFi network will appear.
Step 5. Select the Apple TV device
When you see the Apple TV device you want to use to show content from your tablet in the device list, tap the device name.
Step 6. Type in the passcode on your iPad or iPhone
When you see a passcode on your Apple TV device, enter it on your iPad or iPhone. After that, the screen of the iPad or iPhone will be displayed on the television.
