Modern Honor smartphones boast powerful screens and high-quality cameras, but even the best mobile displays can't compare to the size of a home theater. When you want to share a favorite movie or photo shoot with your family, the natural urge to display the image on a larger screen is obvious. Fortunately, the era of tangled wires and complex adapters is gradually becoming a thing of the past, giving way to wireless technologies.
For Huawei and Honor device owners, the synchronization process often seems confusing due to the unique interfaces of EMUI and Magic UI. However, if you understand the basic principles of data transfer protocols, setup takes just a couple of minutes. In this article, we'll cover all available methods in detail, from built-in system functions to third-party apps guaranteed to help you play content on the big screen.
Preparing equipment and network for stable operation
Before proceeding with software settings, you need to make sure that the physical base for the connection is prepared correctly. The key condition For any wireless media streaming, both devices must be on the same local network. This means your Honor smartphone and TV must be connected to the same router.
A common mistake users make is connecting their phone to 4G/5G mobile internet and their TV to Wi-Fi, or using different router frequency bands without setting up guest access. If your router broadcasts two networks, for example, named "Home_2.4G" and "Home_5G," make sure both devices can see each other. In some cases, client isolation on the router can block device discovery.
⚠️ Note: If you are using a guest Wi-Fi network for one of your devices, streaming may not start due to router security restrictions that prevent data exchange between clients.
It's also worth checking that the software on both devices is up to date. On the TV, this can be done through the menu. Settings → Support → Software UpdateOn an Honor smartphone, the path usually looks like this: Settings → System and updates → Software updateOutdated Wi-Fi module drivers may not support new codecs or video compression standards, which will lead to audio and video out of sync.
☑️ Check before connection
Using the built-in Huawei Share feature and screen projection
The most native and optimized method for Honor owners is to use wireless projection technology, which is built right into the system shell. This method is based on the standard Miracast, which allows you to transmit high-definition video without loss of quality. You don't need to install additional apps if your TV supports Smart TV technology or has built-in Wi-Fi.
To activate the feature, pull down the notification shade on your smartphone and find the "Projection" icon (sometimes called "Wireless Projection"). If the icon isn't available in the quick access menu, tap the pencil icon in the editing menu and drag it to the visible area. Once enabled, the feature will search for available displays within range.
⚠️ Note: On some Samsung and LG TV models, the Miracast function may be called “Screen Casting” or “Screen Share” and require manual connection confirmation on the TV remote.
Once your TV appears in the list, tap it. A connection permission prompt may appear on the TV screen—accept it using the remote. The phone's image will be fully mirrored to the large screen. It's important to understand that in this mode, the phone acts as a transmitter, and the smartphone's screen must be turned on, which can cause it to heat up during extended viewing.
Streaming via YouTube apps and online cinemas
If your goal is solely to watch online videos, rather than mirroring your entire smartphone screen, the most effective solution is to use the built-in Cast function within the apps themselves. This method utilizes the protocol. DLNA or Google's proprietary solutions that allow the TV to download the video stream itself, freeing up the phone's resources.
Launch the YouTube, Netflix, IVI, or Kinopoisk app on your Honor smartphone. In the upper right corner of the video player, look for the distinctive rectangle icon with Wi-Fi waves in the corner. Tap it to see a list of available devices. Select your TV, and the video will play directly on it, with your phone acting as a remote control.
The main advantage of this approach is energy efficiency and stability. Since the phone doesn't encode the video stream in real time, but only sends a "start" command, image quality won't be affected by interface lag. Furthermore, you can minimize the app or even lock the screen to answer a call without interrupting the movie.
Why is there no broadcast icon?
The icon may be missing if the apps on your phone and TV are authorized under different Google accounts or if the app versions are significantly different. Also, make sure both devices are on the same subnet (the first three digits of the IP address are the same).
Setting up DLNA via the built-in video player
For users who have a collection of downloaded movies or personal videos stored on their Honor phone, DLNA technology is ideal. Unlike screen mirroring, DLNA allows you to stream a specific media file to a renderer (TV), which then takes care of decoding and playback.
On Honor smartphones, this is usually done using the Gallery app or the default video player. Open the desired video, tap the three dots in the corner or the "More" icon, and select "Stream" or "DLNA." The system will prompt you to select an output device. This method is especially useful for displaying photo albums or videos shot with the phone's camera in high resolution without the compression typical for messaging apps.
If the standard player doesn't detect your TV, you can use third-party solutions like BubbleUPnP or VLC for Android. These apps offer more flexible codec settings and are often better at handling larger files in MKV or AVI formats, which your TV's built-in software may not support.
| Parameter | Miracast (Projection) | DLNA (Media server) | Chromecast (Google Cast) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission type | Full screen mirroring | File transfer | Stream start command |
| Load on the phone | High (the battery is heating up) | Low | Minimum |
| Multitasking capability | No (screen is busy) | Yes | Yes |
| Picture quality | Depends on Wi-Fi signal | Original | Original |
Using third-party applications for complex cases
Sometimes it happens that a TV is smart, but its built-in system doesn't support Honor protocols, or the TV model is quite old and lacks Smart features but is connected to an Android set-top box. In such situations, universal bridge apps that emulate various connection standards come to the rescue.
One of the most popular solutions is the application TV Cast or Web Video CasterThey work by creating a local server on your phone or redirecting the data stream. You open an online movie theater website within this app, and it fetches a direct link to the video file, sending it to your TV.
For Android TVs, the app is a great addition. AirScreen or AirPin, installed directly on the TV (via the Google Play Store on the TV). It makes the TV "pretend" to be an Apple AirPlay or Google Home device, often resolving compatibility issues when Honor's native methods fail to find the display.
Troubleshooting connection and latency issues
Even with an ideal setup, users may encounter artifacts: flickering images, audio desync, or complete connection drops. Most often, this is due to airwave congestion, especially if the router operates at 2.4 GHz, where neighboring networks generate significant noise.
To view videos in 4K or Full HD, it is highly recommended to switch both devices to the same frequency. 5 GHzThis range provides much higher throughput, necessary for video streaming, and is less susceptible to interference from microwave ovens and Bluetooth devices. However, it's important to remember that 5 GHz has a shorter range, so the phone and router must be relatively close.
Another common issue is power saving. Honor's system can forcefully kill background video streaming to save battery. Go to Settings → Battery → Launch apps, find the app you're using to stream and allow it to run in the background by removing restrictions.
⚠️ Note: Menu interfaces and item names may differ depending on the Magic UI or Android version. If you don't find an exact match, look for synonyms in the network or connection settings.
Alternative options: HDMI and USB cable
Despite the advancement of wireless technology, sometimes the reliability of a wired connection remains unbeatable. If your Wi-Fi network is unstable or you need to transmit images at the highest bitrate without compression, consider using a cable.
For modern Honor smartphones with a port Type-C There are special Type-C to HDMI adapters. It's important that your specific phone model supports MHL or DisplayPort Alt Mode, otherwise the adapter will only work as a charger. By connecting the cable to your TV's HDMI input and selecting the appropriate signal source, you'll get a perfect picture without lag.
You can also use a USB cable to transfer files if your TV supports external storage devices. In this case, the phone will be detected as a flash drive, and you can play videos through the TV's built-in media player, although control will be limited.
Why can't my Honor phone see the TV?
Most often, the problem is that the devices are connected to different networks (for example, one on 2.4 GHz, the other on 5 GHz with different segmentation) or the client isolation feature is enabled on the router. Also, check whether the antivirus firewall is blocking the connection.
Is it possible to display the screen on a regular TV without Smart TV?
Yes, to do this you will need to purchase an external set-top box (Android Box, Chromecast, Mi Stick) or use a special HDMI adapter with Miracast support, which connects to the HDMI port of a regular TV.
Does screen projection affect phone charging speed?
Yes, when streaming wirelessly, your phone uses power to power the Wi-Fi module, processor, and screen backlight, so it drains significantly faster than usual. It's recommended to keep your device charged while streaming.