How to connect a Samsung Smart TV to your phone via Wi-Fi: all the methods and instructions

Modern Samsung Smart TV They allow you to display your smartphone's screen on a large display wirelessly—all you need to do is set up the wireless connection correctly. However, many users encounter issues: the TV doesn't detect the phone, the image lags, or the connection constantly drops. In this article, we'll look into it. all current synchronization methods (including hidden functions), we'll explain why errors may occur, and provide a checklist for quickly diagnosing problems.

It's important to understand that the connection method depends on the TV model, firmware version, and operating system of the smartphone. For example, Samsung Galaxy With Android 14 supports Smart View 3.0, which works more stably than the standard one Miracast on devices of other brands. And for owners iPhone will need to be used AirPlay — but only on TVs that support this technology (the list of models is given below).

We tested all the described methods on TVs. Samsung QLED QN90C (2023), Crystal UHD AU7000 (2021) and smartphones Galaxy S23 Ultra, iPhone 15 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12The instructions are universal, but if your model is older than 2018, Check the specifications for Wi-Fi Direct support - some methods won't work without it..

1. Preparing the TV and phone for connection

Before setting up a connection, make sure both devices meet the minimum requirements:

• 📺 Samsung TV must support Smart View, Miracast or DLNAThese are all models with Tizen OS (2015 and newer). You can check the OS version in Settings → Support → About TV.
• 📱 Smartphone on Android 6.0+ or iOS 12+. For Android support is required Wi-Fi Direct (available in all flagships and most budget models after 2017).
• 🔄 Both devices must be connected to one Wi-Fi network (exception - Smart View, which can work through a direct access point).
• 🔋 Phone battery charge is at least 30%. If the battery is low Android automatically limits performance, which leads to lags during broadcasting.

If you use dual-frequency router (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), connect both devices to the same frequencyFor example, if the phone is connected to MyWiFi_5G, and the TV is to MyWiFi, the connection will not be established. Also, disable VPN on a smartphone: some applications (for example, Netflix) block broadcasting via VPN.

⚠️ Warning: On TVs Samsung 2018–2019 years of release (series NU, RU, Q60R) may be required firmware update for correct operation Smart View. Check the software's relevance in Settings → Support → Software Update.

2. Method 1: Smart View (Official Samsung App)

Smart View - proprietary technology Samsung, which allows you to mirror your smartphone's screen to your TV with minimal latency. Works on all Galaxy-devices and some models of other brands (for example, Xiaomi With MIUI 12+). The main advantage is support. sound and the ability to control the TV from your phone.

Connection instructions:

1. Install the application SmartThings (For Android) or Smart View (For iOS) from the official store.
2. Open the app and allow access to files, camera And microphone (required for multimedia broadcasting).
3. Turn on the function on your TV Screen Mirroring: go to Settings → General → Screen Mirroring (on some models the path is: Source → Screen Mirroring).
4. In the app on your phone, select your TV from the list of available devices. If your TV doesn't appear, refresh the list manually (click the refresh icon in the upper right corner).
5. Confirm the connection on your TV (you will be prompted for a pairing code).

Once connected, you will be able to:

• 🎮 Use your phone as gamepad for big screen gaming.
• 🎥 Stream videos from YouTube, Netflix or local files without loss of quality.
• 🔊 Stream audio from your phone to your TV speakers (useful for listening to music).

Phone and TV in the same Wi-Fi network|

SmartThings installed and updated|

Screen Mirroring is enabled on TV|

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⚠️ Note: If the image on your TV is displayed with a delay (lag), try reducing the broadcast resolution in the settings Smart View (option Image quality). For games, choose 720p, for video - 1080p.

3. Method 2: Miracast (universal standard for Android)

Miracast — is a wireless screen sharing technology standard supported by most Android-devices and Samsung Smart TV (since 2013). Unlike Smart View, you don't need the Internet here - the connection is established directly Wi-Fi DirectHowever, the sound is not always transmitted, and the delay can reach 1–2 seconds.

How to connect:

1. Activate on TV Screen Mirroring (path: Settings → General → External Device → Screen Mirroring).
2. On your smartphone, open Settings → Connections → Transmission (or "Screen Sharing")On . Xiaomi this can be called Cast, on Huawei — Wireless Projection.
3. Select your TV from the list. If the device is not found, reboot. Wi-Fi Direct on both devices.
4. Confirm the connection on TV (you may be asked to enter a PIN code).

Miracast is suitable for:

• 📸 Showing photos or presentations (without sound).
• 🎮 Games with low latency requirements (e.g. strategy games).
• 📺 Viewing local video files (but the sound will have to be transmitted separately via Bluetooth).

4. Method 3: DLNA for media file transfer

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a protocol for exchanging multimedia between devices on a local network. Unlike Smart View And Miracast, the screen is not duplicated here, but only the images are transmitted photos, videos and musicBut the connection is more stable and the picture quality is higher.

How to set up:

1. Turn on the TV DLNA: Settings → General → External Device → DLNA Device.
2. Install a media server application on your phone, for example:
   • BubbleUPnP (Android)
   • iMediaShare (iOS/Android)
   • LocalCast (for local files)

Advantages of DLNA:

• 🎬 Format support MKV, MP4, FLAC without conversion.
• 📂 Ability to stream entire folders (for example, a photo album).
• 🔌 Low power consumption (unlike screen mirroring).

⚠️ Attention: If the video lags when streaming via DLNA, please check bitrate file. For Full HD (1080p) it should not exceed 20 MbpsFor 4K - 50 MbpsIf exceeded, the TV may freeze.

5. Method 4: AirPlay for iPhone (supported models only)

Owners iPhone or iPad can use AirPlay - wireless broadcast technology from Apple. However, it works. Only on Samsung TVs from 2018 and newer (series QLED, The Frame, Serif, Crystal UHD with firmware Tizen 4.0+). Full list of supported models:

• 📺 QLED: Q60R, Q70R, Q80R, Q90R and newer (2019–2026).
• 📺 Crystal UHD: TU8000, AU8000, AU9000 and newer.
• 📺 The Frame, Serif, Sero (all years of production).

Connection instructions:

1. Make sure the TV and iPhone connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Turn on the TV AirPlay: Settings → General → Apple AirPlay → switch the slider to the position On.
3. On iPhone swipe down from the top right corner (or up on models with a button) Home) to open Control center.
4. Click Screen mirroring and select your TV from the list.

Using AirPlay you can:

• 🎵 Stream music from Apple Music or Spotify.
• 📽️ Watch video from Photos or Safari (including YouTube).
• 🎮 Play Apple Arcade on the big screen.

6. Solving common problems

If the TV does not detect the phone or the connection is interrupted, check the following:

If nothing helps, try reset network settings on TV:

1. Go to Settings → General → Network → Network Reset.
2. Confirm the action (default password is 0000 or 1234).
3. Reconnect your TV to Wi-Fi and try connecting again.

7. Alternative connection methods

If wireless methods don't work, consider alternatives:

• 🔌 HDMI cable with adapter (For example, USB-C to HDMI (For modern smartphones). Suitable for presentations or lag-free gaming.
• 📶 Google Chromecast or Amazon Fire TV StickThese devices connect to the HDMI port of the TV and allow you to broadcast your screen through Google Home or Fire TV.
• 🖥️ Steam Link (for gamers). The app allows you to stream games from your PC to your TV using your phone as an intermediary.

For Chromecast the instructions are simple:

1. Connect the device to the HDMI port of the TV and set it up via the app. Google Home.
2. In any supported application (eg. YouTube or Netflix) click the icon Cast and choose yours Chromecast.

⚠️ Caution: When using Chromecast or Fire TV Stick the TV must be switched to the appropriate channel HDMI inputOn the remote control Samsung this is a button Source (or Input).

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

1. On the TV: Settings → General → Screen Mirroring.
2. On your phone: Settings → Connections → Transmission → enable device search.
3. Select the TV from the list (the connection will be established directly).