There are several ways to display the content of a mobile device on the TV screen using wired or wireless connections. Determine the method based on the TV you own and follow the steps below to activate the display function you want to use for your device.
Note: Check the available functions and compatibilities for your TV and then review the steps to activate the function you want to utilize for your TV.
Available functions and compatibility
Choose your TV type to explore the available functions and compatibilities that may be available for your TV:
For Google TV
This table provides the available functions and compatibilities for Google TV models.
| Functions | Connection
methods | Android
mobile | iOS
mobile |
|---|
Chromecast™ built-in
(Google Cast™) | Wireless (With Internet) | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|
| AirPlay | Wireless (With Internet) | - | ✓*1 |
|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless (Without Internet) | - | - |
|---|
| Wi-Fi Direct® | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓*2 | ✓*2 |
|---|
| Photo Sharing Plus | Wireless (Without Internet) | - | - |
|---|
| USB | Wired | - | - |
|---|
| MHL/HDMI | Wired | - | - |
|---|
Footnotes
- W8K and X75K series support AirPlay with a software update.
- Models released in 2024, A95L, W8K, and X75K series are not supported.
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The available functions vary; check your options based on your connection type:
Wireless with internet - TV is connected to the internet
Wireless without internet - TV is not connected to the internet
For Android TV
This table provides the available functions and compatibilities for Android TV models.
| Functions | Connection
methods | Android
mobile | iOS
mobile |
|---|
Chromecast built-in
(Google Cast) | Wireless (With Internet) | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|
| AirPlay | Wireless (With Internet) | - | ✓*1 |
|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓*2 | - |
|---|
| Wi-Fi Direct | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓*4 | ✓*4 |
|---|
| Photo Sharing Plus | Wireless (Without Internet) | - | - |
|---|
| USB | Wired | - | - |
|---|
| MHL/HDMI | Wired | ✓*3 | ✓*3 |
|---|
Footnotes
- Some Android TVs released in 2019 or later are supported. Refer to Does my TV support Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit?
- Some Android TVs released in 2019 or before are supported. Refer to the manual or specifications of the TV. Android TV/Google TV models released after 2020 do not support the Screen mirroring function.
- Some Android TVs released between 2015 to 2016 are supported. Refer to the manual or specifications of the TV.
Note: The Photo Sharing Plus app, which was available for some Android TVs, is now unsupported for all Android TV models as of January 16, 2019. - W8 and X75H series are not supported.
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The available functions vary; check your options based on your connection type:
Wireless with internet - TV is connected to the internet
Wireless without internet - TV is not connected to the internet
Wired
Notes:
- MHL/HDMI connection
- Not all TVs have an MHL input. If the TV supports MHL, at least one of the HDMI inputs on the TV will be labeled MHL.
- Not all mobile devices support MHL or Micro HDMI. Check the specifications or the supplied manual.
For other TV
This table provides the available functions and compatibilities for other TV models.
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| Functions | Connection
methods | Android
mobile | iOS
mobile |
|---|
Chromecast built-in
(Google Cast) | Wireless (With Internet) | - | - |
|---|
| AirPlay | Wireless (With Internet) | - | - |
|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓*1 | - |
|---|
| Wi-Fi Direct | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓*1 | ✓*1 |
|---|
| Photo Sharing Plus | Wireless (Without Internet) | ✓*1,2 | ✓*1,2 |
|---|
| USB | Wired | ✓*1 | - |
|---|
| MHL/HDMI | Wired | ✓*1 | ✓*1 |
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Footnotes
- May not be supported depending on the model. Refer to the manual or specifications of the TV.
- The function which was available is no longer supported depending on the model.
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The available functions vary; check your options based on your connection type:
Wireless without internet - TV is not connected to the internet
Wired
* iPhone, iPad, AirPlay, and HomeKit are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
