The popularity of TVs without Smart functions is falling extremely quickly. It’s not surprising, because every user wants to watch movies online and, if necessary, access their favorite sites. However, this does not mean that you need to run to the electronics supermarket and buy expensive “smart” equipment.
First, learn how to connect your iPhone to your TV. Such synchronization will significantly improve the functionality of the most ordinary TV:
- Internet surfing;
- playing media content online;
- video calls via Skype and other similar programs;
- making presentations on the big screen.
This is just a short list of opportunities that will open up after connecting a TV device to a mobile phone. There are several popular ways to achieve this task. Let's look at each of them to determine the most effective one.
Connect via Wi-Fi
Modern TV models are equipped with a Smart platform, so they are able to connect to the Internet without additional devices, both via cable and via Wi-Fi, which can be used to play media content from a smartphone on TV.
It is worth noting that this method remains one of the most practical, since you can do without connecting wires. There is also no need to use additional devices.
Connecting an iPhone to a TV is as follows:
- If you already have a router and a Wi-Fi network, then we simply connect the smartphone and TV to the home network.
- If there is no home Wi-Fi network, you can use the Wi-Fi Direct function. It allows you to connect devices via Wi-Fi without a router. However, not all TV models support it. Activation is carried out differently, depending on the TV model. Often you need to go to the “Applications” section and activate the “Wi-Fi Direct” mode. The TV will show the name of the Wi-Fi network to which you need to connect your iPhone and the password to connect.
When the preparatory work is done, you can connect the iPhone to the TV:
- On the iPhone we launch an application for playing media content on TV. For example, you can use the following programs: iMediaShare, Belkin MediaPlay. You can download the software from the Apple Store.
- Managing the software is much easier than it might seem at first glance. You just need to select a file for subsequent broadcast on the big screen. The intuitive application interface is a guarantee that you will not have any difficulties.
If you are unable to connect your mobile phone to your TV equipment via Wi-Fi, use a Google Chromecast device - this is a compact adapter that visually resembles a flash drive, which must be inserted into the HDMI connector. With its help, you can significantly simplify setting up a wireless connection with various TV models.
Special programs and other methods
If standard methods are not enough, it is possible to set up playback from a mobile gadget to a large screen using special programs. In 2021, TV Plus and iMediaShare are considered effective. The main task of such software is to broadcast content from your phone on a large projector screen or TV. Moreover, there is a version for both Android and iPhone. Application tools allow you to automatically scan and display a list of devices that can be connected to in the nearest radius.
Peculiarities:
- connects to game consoles, TV, music centers and players;
- supports HD and 3D formats;
- interacts with cloud storage.
TV Plus and iMediaShare versions can be found in the public domain for free. Once downloaded, allow your device to install from unknown sources.
Using an HDMI cable
Particularly popular today is the HDMI digital interface, which allows you to synchronize various devices. The advantage of this cable is that it allows you to transmit the highest quality digital signal. Therefore, if you plan to watch videos in Full HD format, then connect your TV via HDMI.
Connecting an iPhone to a TV using this principle will be somewhat problematic, since Apple gadgets are equipped with a proprietary Lightning interface. However, all this can be easily solved by purchasing a Digital AV or MiraScreen adapter.
How to connect iPhone to TV via HDMI? To set up media playback on the big screen, follow these simple step-by-step instructions:
- We connect a pre-purchased adapter to the smartphone.
- We insert one end of the HDMI cable into the adapter.
- The second end of the cord must be connected to the TV by inserting the wire into the appropriate connector. Absolutely all modern models are equipped with this interface, regardless of the manufacturer.
- Now you need to select the signal source. To do this, go to the menu and select the appropriate settings section. This option can also be launched by pressing the remote control button (usually Source). Be careful, many TVs are equipped with multiple HDMI connectors. Next to the connector itself, its number is usually indicated in small print - select it in the TV menu.
- After these steps, the connection will be completed. If you have an iPhone 4 or an even older model, then instead of the display, only shortcuts for playing video, audio and photos will be displayed. However, this will not stop you from watching your favorite movie or listening to music.
Setting up a connection between your smartphone and TV via HDMI is extremely simple, since you only need to insert the cable into the appropriate connectors, and subsequent synchronization is carried out automatically. If for some reason information is not displayed on the screen, then be sure to go to the TV settings and select HDMI as the main signal source.
Popular iPhone smartphones of 2021
iPhone SE 32GB
iPhone SE 32GB is a modest budget model available to almost any Russian. Its average price is around 18,000 rubles. It has good recommendations in online resources, and can work autonomously for 14 hours of continuous talk time. The model is equipped with a scanner that recognizes the owner’s fingerprints.
By Apple's standards, the technical characteristics of the SE 32GB do not have any special advantages. However, those who want to have a branded smartphone with full functionality and a well-known name can buy this inexpensive piece of modern technology.
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 with 32GB memory has an average price tag of 37 thousand rubles. This is a good device with a decent camera that allows you to take beautiful photos and videos. iPhone 7 Plus 32Gb is on average 10 thousand rubles more expensive than the original model. The difference is also noticeable if you look at the technical specifications. The battery life of the device in different modes has increased significantly.
This model marked a turning point in the company's history. iPhone manufacturers have left analog connectors for connecting audio playback devices in the past. Apple has completely switched to the CDLA standard. It allows you to transmit and play digital audio without loss of quality. Regular iPhone headphones are no longer suitable for this device. The device requires either expensive wireless ones or the use of an adapter.
Xs Max
The iPhone Xs Max with 64GB memory is Apple's most outstanding product to date. The average price of the device in Russia is 81 thousand rubles. It was released in the fall of 2021, and in a short time gained a large number of positive reviews and high ratings. There are also models in this series with more memory, but they are more expensive and have received significantly less praise from customers.
The model has a 6.5-inch screen. The matrix operates on cutting-edge OLED technology. At the end of 2018, Xs Max is the most powerful and productive smartphone in the world.
USB connection
Without a doubt, the USB cable remains the most universal solution that allows you to synchronize your phone and TV equipment. The main advantage of this interface is its popularity; such a connector is available on all devices. Therefore, you can easily connect your iPhone to your TV using a USB cable.
Follow the step-by-step instructions:
- We connect a micro USB cable (30-pin or Lightning - it all depends on the smartphone model) to the TV. Typically, ports are located on the back or side panel.
- Turn on the TV and go to settings to select the USB port as the main signal source.
Wait a few seconds for the synchronization to complete. How to watch iPhone on TV? Unfortunately, this is impossible to do; to duplicate the image on a large screen, use HDMI. As for the USB interface, it allows you to use your mobile phone as a memory storage device. Therefore, this type of connection is suitable for those who have downloaded media content to their smartphone in advance. You won't be able to launch an application or video game either.
How to watch videos from YouTube, on TV, via iPhone
Most SMART TVs already have a built-in YouTube portal application. But if there is no such application or it does not function. In such situations, the user can watch videos from this site using an iPhone.
To do this, just download the YouTube application to your phone and press the special button in the upper corner.
After which the site’s video will begin to be broadcast on TV.
A prerequisite for the application to work is that the television panel must support DLNA, and all equipment must work on the same network.
Connecting using an Apple TV set-top box
This is another way to wirelessly synchronize a smartphone and a TV device, however, it can only be implemented if you have previously purchased an Apple TV set-top box.
You can link devices if you use an Apple smartphone no older than the fourth generation. Before you start syncing, be sure to install the latest iOS operating system updates, otherwise you may experience connection problems.
Connecting the iPhone to the TV is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- We launch the set-top box and connect the TV to it using an HDMI cable.
- Connecting iPhone to Apple TV. To do this, connect your devices to the same wireless network or turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and bring it closer to the set-top box. You should see connection prompts on both screens.
- Double-click the Home button on your iPhone, then select Volume and Brightness Control. Or make a long swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
- Select “AirPlay” or “Screen mirroring”, and then select Apple TV from the list provided.
- When you click on the console, the “AirPlay Mirroring” switch will open, activate it and wait until the image of the smartphone’s desktop appears on the TV screen.
This option is not relevant for Smart TV.
Other options
You can synchronize television equipment and a mobile phone in other ways, for example, with tulips - a composite cable that was actively used in the early 2000s. Using this wire, today you can connect your iPhone to your TV. However, you need to understand that you won’t be able to view high-resolution videos and photos.
You can connect from a smartphone to a TV using a composite cable using several types of adapters at once. Which adapter should you prefer? It's up to you to decide. Much depends on the iPhone model.
- Composite AV cable – 3 plugs (tulips) and one USB input. Suitable for iPhone 4s and older versions of smartphones from Apple.x
- A component AV cord is somewhat similar to a composite cable. The main difference is the presence of plugs for synchronizing the image and improving the quality of the broadcast image. Also suitable for iPhone 3, 4, 4s.
- VGA Lightning adapter - used to connect new models - 5, 5s. The main feature is the presence of a 15-pin analog connector for a VGA cable.
Connecting an iPhone to a TV is a simple procedure that every user can handle. It is enough to simply connect the connectors using a cable; in some situations, additional adapters are used that act as adapters. No special programs are required to connect an iPhone.
There is also no additional software configuration. You just need to open the main menu on your TV and select the signal source.
