Cast to TV or commonly known as screen mirroring is a feature that allows the screen of a mobile device to be sent to the TV as it is and viewed on a large TV screen. For example, from a cellphone screen to a TV screen or from a laptop screen to a TV screen. How to screen mirroring from smartphone to TV with Miracast?
To do cast to tv, you must have a device that supports it. Cast to TV or Screen mirroring has a variety of methods, both wired and wireless.
Cast to TV / Screen Mirroring Without Cable
If you want to do Cast to TV with ease and flexibility without the hassle of limited cables, you can do it wirelessly. But you need a device that supports or additional devices. Here’s what you should prepare:
- Smart TV or TV that can already be connected to Wifi and can do Screen Mirroring
- Smartphones that have Cast to TV or Screen Mirroring features
- Wifi network (optional) You can connect your cellphone directly to your Smart TV, or you can also connect your cellphone to the TV via a WiFi network.
What if you don’t have a Wifi network or your TV doesn’t have a Wifi feature yet? You can still Screen Mirroring, but you will need additional devices to be installed on your TV. Make sure your TV has an HDMI port. Here’s what you should prepare:
- TV with HDMI port
- Smartphone
- WiFi dongle, usually already built in with the Cast to TV feature. Many products offer this feature, such as Miracast or Chromecast.
- Wifi network (optional) You can connect your cellphone directly to your Smart TV, or you can also connect your cellphone to the TV via a WiFi network.
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How to Cast to TV Wirelessly from Mobile to TV with Miracast
If your smartphone already has Miracast or Wireless Display features, you no longer need to waste money by buying a Chromecast.
Here are the steps you can follow below:
- Make sure the smartphone supports the Miracast or Wireless Display feature.
- Turn on the Miracast / Screen Mirroring setting on the TV.
- Open the Settings application on the smartphone.
- Click on Connection & Sharing, select the Cast option.
- Activate Cast.
- Wait until your TV detects your smartphone or vice versa.
Note: Each brand of TV has its own settings for how to connect a smartphone to the TV. Look for information on Google about how to set up Miracast according to the TV brand you are using. Each smartphone brand has its own way of connecting a smartphone to a TV using Miracast.
For technical details on how to Cast to TV or other Screen Mirroring with various devices, read the next article.