How to connect your phone to your tablet via Wi-Fi to watch videos: 5 working methods

• 📁 Open the file in VLC on the phone.
• 🔍 In the player, select "Play on device" and select your tablet.

Comparison of applications by key parameters:

Application	Cross-platform	Delay	4K support
ApowerMirror	✅ iOS → Android and vice versa	~500 ms	❌ (max 1080p)
TeamViewer	✅ Any OS	~1000 ms	❌
VLC + UPnP	✅ Android → Android/iPad	~200 ms	✅ (depending on codecs)

Why do some apps ask for access to notifications?

This requirement is due to the fact that in order to mirror the screen on Android 10+, apps need the Screen Capture permission (MediaProjection). Without this, they will not be able to stream video from protected applications (for example, Netflix or banking programs).

5. Access point on the phone: if there is no router

When you don't have a router handy, you can share Wi-Fi from your phone and connect your tablet to it. This method is versatile, but has two drawbacks:

1. 📶 Limited speed: Most phones broadcast Wi-Fi at a frequency 2.4 GHz (Max. 150 Mbps), which is not enough for 4K.
2. 🔋 Fast battery drain: the Wi-Fi module and the screen work simultaneously.

How to set up:

1. On Android: open Settings → Hotspot & Tethering → Mobile Hotspot.
2. On iPhone: Settings → Tethering.
3. Set the network name and password (we recommend using WPA2-PSK).
4. Connect your tablet to the created network.
5. Use any of the translation methods from the previous sections (e.g. DLNA or VLC).

To reduce battery consumption:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to the charger.
• ⚡ Disable background activity of other apps.
• 📶 Reduce the signal range (place devices closer to each other).

6. Troubleshooting: Video lags, no sound, devices don't see each other

Even with proper setup, glitches can still occur. Here are the most common errors and how to fix them:

Problem 1: Devices can't find each other on the network

• 🔄 Reboot the router and both devices.
• 📡 Check that they are connected to the same network (sometimes the phone can interfere with neighboring Wi-Fi networks).
• 🛠 Enable it in your router settings Multicast (required for DLNA). Path: 192.168.1.1 → LAN → IGMP Snooping.

Problem 2: Video slows down or cuts out

• 📉 Reduce video resolution to 720p.
• 🔌 Connect your phone to a charger (when the battery is low, the OS limits performance).
• 📶 Switch the router channel 5 GHz (if the tablet supports it).
• 🚫 Close background apps, especially messengers and cloud services.

Problem 3: No sound during broadcast

• 🔊 Check if the sound on your tablet is muted.
• 🎧 If you're using headphones, turn them off—some apps block sound output to your speakers.
• 🔄 Restart the player on your phone.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware versions Android (For example, MIUI 14) The built-in DLNA server conflicts with power saving. To avoid streaming interruptions, add the player app to the battery optimization exceptions: Settings → Battery → Battery optimization → All apps → Select a player → Unlimited.

7. Alternative Methods: When Wi-Fi Isn't an Option

If Wi-Fi connection is not possible (for example, due to device incompatibility), consider alternatives:

1. Connection via USB (OTG)

• ✅ Works without internet.
• ✅ No delays or loss of quality.
• ❌ Requires an OTG cable and tablet support.

How to connect:

1. Buy OTG adapter (For example, USB-C to USB-C for new models).
2. Connect your phone to the tablet using a cable.
3. On your tablet, select the "File Transfer" mode (MTP).
4. Open your phone files on your tablet and play the video using the local player.

2. Bluetooth (only for photos and short videos)

• 📸 Suitable for transferring photos or videos up to 5 minutes long.
• ⚡ Speed: ~2–5 Mbps (for Full HD it will take ~10 minutes per 1 GB).
• 🔋 Drains battery severely.

3. Cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox)

• ☁️ Upload videos to the cloud from your phone.
• 📥 Open the file on your tablet via the same cloud.
• ⚠️ Requires fast internet (from 20 Mbps for comfortable viewing).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about connection

Is it possible to stream video from iPhone to Android tablet?

Yes, but only through third-party applications like ApowerMirror or TeamViewerBuilt-in protocols Apple (AirPlay) are not compatible with Android.

Alternative: Upload the video to Google Photos or YouTube (to a private playlist) and open it on your tablet.

Why is there a delay in the sound of the video?
This is a common issue when streaming over Wi-Fi. Causes:
• Weak router signal (switch to 5 GHz).
• The video codec is not optimized for streaming (try H.264 instead of H.265).
• The player app does not sync the sound (in VLC there is a manual delay setting).
How to stream Netflix from your phone to your tablet?
Netflix blocks broadcasting through DLNA And Miracast due to content protection (DRM). Solutions:
• Use screen mirroring (for example, through ApowerMirror).
• Download the movie offline to your phone and then stream it via VLC.
• Connect to one account Netflix on both devices and sync playback manually.
Do I need to pay for streaming apps?

Most applications (eg. BubbleUPnP or LocalCast) have free versions with limitations:

• Advertising during the broadcast.
• Video length limit (e.g. 10 minutes).
• Watermarks.

Paid versions (~300–500 ₽) remove these restrictions. Free alternatives: VLC (without excess water) or Kodi (requires configuration).

Is it possible to broadcast a phone screen to a tablet via mobile internet (4G/5G)?

Technically yes, but:

• 📡 Required ~50–100 Mbps for stability 1080p.
• 💰 Traffic consumption: ~1.5 GB per hour for Full HD.
• ⚡ The delay will be higher than via Wi-Fi (up to 2 seconds).

It is better to create a hotspot on your phone and connect your tablet to it (as described in Section 5).