If you’ve never connected your iPhone to your Samsung TV before, you can do so using AirPlay. Most Samsung smart TVs are AirPlay compatible, so most iPhones on the latest iOS can connect with ease. So, read ahead to learn how to connect an iPhone to your Samsung TV.
1. Make Sure Your Samsung TV Is Compatible With AirPlay
While most TVs are compatible, checking to ensure yours is before continuing is important. If you click Source on your Samsung TV remote and see an option for Screen Mirroring, your TV is compatible with your iPhone.
You’ll also want to make sure that your Samsung TV is on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. If you’ve never connected your Samsung TV to the internet, you need to do this before continuing. You can connect to a Wi-Fi network in the Settings menu on your TV.
As Apple continues to update iOS, you will also need to update the firmware on your Samsung TV to make sure everything is up to date. On top of AirPlay features, you can get Apple TV+ on your Samsung TV if you haven’t already.
2. Connect Your iPhone to Your Samsung TV
If you’re looking to start screen mirroring your iPhone to your Samsung TV, all you need to do is go to the Screen Mirroring option. You can get here by pressing Source on your Samsung remote or by going to Settings > Screen Mirroring.
Then, just open Control Center on your iPhone screen and tap the AirPlay option. Once you open AirPlay, you’ll see an option for your Samsung TV.
Tap this to bring up a code on your TV screen. Once you see the code, you will see a popup on your iPhone asking you to enter that code.
Once you enter the code, your iPhone will connect to your Samsung TV. You can edit this device or other connected devices in Network > Screen Mirroring > Device Manager on your Samsung TV. In the future, you can easily reconnect to your TV.
Get the Most Out of Your iPhone and Samsung TV
With your iPhone now connected to your Samsung TV, you can stream music, movies, and photos for everyone to see. Just play the content on your iPhone as you usually would to have it play on the TV. If you have both of these devices, it’s best to connect them to get the most use out of each.
After you connect your iPhone to your Samsung TV, you can easily connect it again at any time using the AirPlay menu. That way, you can conveniently connect whenever you wish.
Thankfully with Samsung TVs, you won’t need to get a device like a Roku to stream from your phone because the feature is built right in.
