If the TV (and streaming device, if you have one) is not already turned on, turn it on now. Confirm that your internet connection is working.
If your Smart TV isn’t connected to Wi-Fi, you’ll need to connect it. If you have an Apple TV running OS 7 or later, you can connect your iPhone using Peer-to-Peer AirPlay. This method requires Bluetooth rather than Wi-Fi connection.
Be sure to update your iPhone. If your iPhone doesn’t have a separate round Home button at the bottom, swipe down from the top-right corner of the home screen. [2] X Research source If your iPhone does have a separate round Home button at the bottom, swipe up from the bottom edge of the home screen.
You have successfully mirrored your iPhone. Depending on your TV model, you may see a number on the screen that you’ll need to enter on your iPhone. Enter the number when prompted to complete the connection. When you’re ready to stop mirroring your screen, re-open the Control Center and tap Stop Mirroring.
Most TVs have HDMI inputs, so you’ll usually need an HDMI to Lightning adapter. Apple makes one called Lightning Digital AV Adapter, but any HDMI to Lightning adapter will do. If you’re connecting to an older TV or a computer monitor, you may also see a VGA port—it’s larger and shaped like a trapezoid, and may also be labeled “PC-input” or “D-sub. " The quality will not be as good as using HDMI, and the sound won’t come through the TV, but you can still use it if you want to buy a VGA to Lightning adapter. If you have an iPhone 4, you’ll need a 30-pin to HDMI adapter (or 30-pin to VGA adapter for non-HDMI TVs). [3] X Research source
If you’re using the VGA port, the input may be called VGA, Computer, Laptop, or similar. Any app you open on your iPhone will display on your TV.
