How to Screen Mirror to your Samsung TV?

Most Samsung smartphones include a Screen Mirroring or Smart View feature which enables screen mirroring with Samsung Smart TVs and other smart devices. The feature is compatible with TVs that use WiFi direct technology.

• Samsung TV model F range (2013) : Use screen mirroring via WiFi
• Samsung TV model (before 2013) : Use screen mirroring via an Allshare Cast or HDMI cable

There are 2 methods to prep your Samsung TV

Method 1: Older model

1. On the remote > Press the Source button
2. Navigate to and select the Screen Mirroring source
3. Your TV will display a screen informing you that it is waiting for a device to be connected. This screen will be displayed until your device is connected.

Please note: if you do not connect your device within two minutes the scan will time out.

Method 2: Newer Model

1. Select Menu on your TV remote > Scroll down to Network > Press the Select button 
2. Scroll down to Screen Mirroring > Press the Select button again to turn on Screen Mirroring

Most recent models will allow you to save a device list in order to view and manage connected devices within the TV. You can do this in the Settings menu at: General > Network > External Device Manager > Device Connection Manager > Device List

1. Use two fingers held slightly apart to pull down the extended notification menu > Tap Screen Mirroring. Your device will now scan for TVs and other devices to which they can be mirrored. 
2. Tap the TV you wish to connect to. Your TV must have the screen mirroring function switched on for this to work. Your device will now begin connecting to your TV.
3. Once connected, your mobile device screen will now be displayed on the TV. 

Successful connection includes:

• Showing pictures stored on your external device
• Watching videos stored on your external device
• Watching videos from apps on your external device
• Playing music through your TV's speakers instead of your external device's
• Showing people the game you are playing

If your smartphone or tablet isn't connecting, it is likely due to one of the below reasons:

Your devices aren't on the same Wi-Fi network. As a security measure, devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi network to mirror (this stops your neighbour broadcasting to your TV by mistake).

Your smartphone or tablet is on a different or old operating system. Some non-Samsung devices do not have full compatibility with Samsung TVs. Most Android devices should be able to mirror effectively, but other devices such as Apple's AirPlay are designed to be used with Apple TVs and may have limited functionality.

In these cases, you may be able to find a third party app that will connect the two, or can try using an HDMI cable or using a separate streaming device.

Both devices do not have screen mirroring switched on. You need to have the mirroring connection to be open on both your smartphone/tablet and the TV for the mirroring to work correctly.