How to watch videos from an Honor phone on a TV via Wi-Fi: all the working methods

Do you want to stream your favorite movies, YouTube videos or photos from Honor on a big TV screen, but don't know how to do it wirelessly? Modern smartphones Android (including models Honor 70, Honor 90, Honor Magic5 and others) support several wireless technologies for content transfer—from built-in functions to third-party apps. The main advantage of this approach: no cables, just stable Wi-Fi and a couple of clicks in the settings.

In this article we will look at 5 proven methods display the image from the phone to the TV: from the standard Miracast to universal Google CastYou will find out which method is best to choose depending on the TV model (Samsung, LG, Sony, Xiaomi or others), how to eliminate typical errors (for example, "Device not found" or "No sound"), and what are the settings on Honor You need to activate it in advance. And if your TV doesn't support Smart features, we'll show you a workaround.

Spoiler: the most reliable method for most users is built-in Smart View function (aka Fast transfer or Screen Mirroring), but there are some compatibility issues. If you have a TV without Wi-Fi, you'll need to use an adapter—we'll cover that too.

1. Preparing your Honor phone and TV for wireless streaming

Before connecting devices, make sure they meet the minimum requirements. Here's what to check:

• 📱 Phone model: Most smartphones Honor on Android 8.0+ support Wi-Fi streaming. Exception: older models (e.g. Honor 5C or Honor 6X), where a firmware update may be required.
• 📺 TV with Wi-Fi: Must support at least one of the following technologies: Miracast, DLNA, Google Cast (Chromecast) or have a built-in Smart TV (webOS, Tizen, Android TV).
• 🔄 Shared Wi-Fi network: The phone and TV must be connected to one network (router). If you use a mobile hotspot, enable it on your phone and connect your TV to it.
• 🔋 Battery charge: Screencasting uses a lot of battery - charge your phone for at least 50% or connect to charger.

If your TV was released before 2015 and does not have built-in Wi-Fi, you will need an external adapter (e.g. Mi TV Stick, Google Chromecast or AnyCast). These devices are connected to the port HDMI and add support for wireless broadcasting.

⚠️ Attention: On some models Honor (For example, Honor 8X or Honor 10 Lite) function Screen Mirroring It may be hidden in the developer menu. To activate it, go to Settings → About phone → Build number and tap it 7 times. After that, the option will appear For developers, where you need to turn on Wireless display.

2. Method 1: Smart View (Screen Mirroring) - a built-in Honor feature

Smart View (or Fast transfer (on some models) is a proprietary technology Honor/Huawei for screen duplication using protocol MiracastIt works without any additional applications, but requires the TV to support this standard.

How to enable:

1. On the phone Honor Swipe down from the top to open the notification panel.
2. Find the icon Smart View (or Screen Mirroring, Fast transfer). If it's not there, tap the pencil icon ("Edit") and add it to the panel.
3. Click on the icon and wait while your phone searches for available devices.
4. Select your TV from the list. A connection request will appear on the TV screen—confirm it.

If your TV does not appear in the list:

• 🔄 Restart both devices.
• 📶 Make sure they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not to different 2.4/5 GHz bands).
• 🔧 Turn on the function on your TV Screen Mirroring (on Samsung This Screen mirroring, on LG — Smart Share).

Phone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network

Screen Mirroring/Miracast is enabled on the TV.

Smart View added to Honor notification panel

The phone is charged or connected to a charger-->

⚠️ Attention: When using Smart View There may be a sound delay (lag) of up to 1-2 seconds. This is normal for Miracast, but it's critical for games or videos with synchronized sound. For watching movies, it's better to use DLNA or Google Cast (see methods 3 and 4).

3. Method 2: DLNA – transfer media files without screen mirroring

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows broadcasting media files only (videos, music, photos) without displaying the phone interface. This is convenient if you don't need to duplicate the screen and just want to play a movie on TV.

Instructions:

1. Make sure the feature is enabled on your TV. DLNA (on Samsung — AllShare, on LG — Smart Share, on Sony — Media Server).
2. On the phone Honor Install a DLNA control app, such as:
   • BubbleUPnP (paid version without unnecessary fluff)
   • LocalCast (free, with Chromecast support)
   • VLC (built-in DLNA server)

Open the app, select the file to play and tap on the broadcast icon (usually a TV icon or Cast).

Select your TV from the list of devices.

Advantages of DLNA:

• ✅ No audio delay (unlike Miracast).
• ✅ You can stream high-resolution files (4K, if your TV supports it).
• ✅ Works even on older TVs with DLNA support.

Flaws:

• ❌ Does not broadcast the entire screen (only individual files).
• ❌ Not all video formats are supported (for example, .mkv may not be playable).

4. Method 3: Google Cast (Chromecast) - for Android TV and Chromecast devices

Google Cast - is a technology that allows you to "send" content from your phone to your TV via supported applications Cast (YouTube, Netflix, Browser, etc.). Unlike Miracast, here the entire screen is not duplicated, but only content from a specific application is broadcast.

How to use:

1. Make sure your TV supports Google CastThese could be:
   • TVs with Android TV (Sony Bravia, Xiaomi Mi TV, Philips with Google TV).
   • Devices Google Chromecast, Nvidia Shield or other Cast-enabled set-top boxes.

Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

Open an app that supports Cast (e.g. YouTube or Google Photos).

Tap the casting icon (the Wi-Fi TV icon) and select your device.

Examples of apps that support Google Cast:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Disney+ — video broadcast.
• 📷 Google Photos — displaying a slide show of photos.
• 🌐 Google Chrome — broadcasting browser tabs (useful for web versions of cinemas).

⚠️ Attention: On some models Honor (especially with the shell Magic UI) function Google Cast may conflict with built-in Huawei CastIf the broadcast does not start, turn it off. Huawei Cast in the settings (Connections → Huawei Cast).

How to cast your browser screen to TV using Google Cast?

1. Open Google Chrome on the phone.

2. Tap the three dots → Share → Broadcast.

3. Select your TV from the list.

4. Return to the browser and open the desired website (for example, Kinopoisk or Ivi).

Important: Closing Chrome will interrupt the broadcast!

5. Method 4: Broadcasting applications (ApowerMirror, TeamViewer, LetsView)

If the built-in functions do not work (for example, due to an outdated TV model or Wi-Fi problems), you can use third-party applicationsThey often offer additional features, such as controlling your TV from your phone or screen recording.

Top 3 apps for Honor:

Instructions for ApowerMirror:

1. Download the app to your phone Honor and TV (if it is Android TV). For regular TVs, use the PC version and connect the TV via HDMI to the computer.
2. Launch ApowerMirror on both devices.
3. On your phone, select Mirroring → Connect to TV.
4. Scan the QR code or enter the PIN code from the TV screen.

Important: When using third-party apps, streaming may go through the developer's servers, which impacts speed and privacy. This method is not recommended for sensitive data (such as banking apps).

6. Method 5: Connecting via Wi-Fi Direct (if there is no router)

If you don't have a router but have a TV that supports it Wi-Fi DirectYou can create a direct connection between your phone and TV. This method is slower than using a router, but is suitable for temporary streaming.

How to set up:

1. Activate on TV Wi-Fi Direct (Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Direct).
2. On the phone Honor go to Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
3. Turn on Wi-Fi and select the network created by the TV (usually its name starts with the TV model, for example, Samsung_UE55_Direct).
4. Confirm the connection on both devices.
5. Now use any of the previous methods (for example, Smart View or DLNA).

Wi-Fi Direct limitations:

• ⚠️ Data transfer speed is lower than via a router (lags are possible when viewing Full HD).
• ⚠️ Not all TVs support this mode (check the instructions for your model).
• ⚠️ When connecting via Wi-Fi Direct, your phone will not have access to the Internet.

7. Troubleshooting: What to do if the broadcast isn't working

Even with proper setup, errors can still occur. Here are the most common issues and their solutions:

If nothing helps:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and TV.
• 📱 Update the firmware on Honor (Settings → System → Software Update).
• 📺 Reset the network settings on your TV (Settings → General → Network Reset).
• 🛠️ Check if your antivirus or VPN is blocking the broadcast on your phone.

⚠️ AttentionOn TVs Samsung with the operating system Tizen (2020 models and newer) You may need to disable the feature IP Control in the network settings. Otherwise, the phone will not be able to detect the TV via Miracast.

8. Comparison of methods: which one to choose

To make it easier for you to decide, we have compiled a comparison table of all the broadcasting methods with Honor on TV:

For most users Honor the optimal solution would be:

• 🎥 Smart View — if you need to duplicate the screen (social networks, games).
• 🎬 Google Cast — to watch videos from applications (YouTube, Netflix).
• 📂 DLNA — for playing local files (movies, music).

FAQ: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to mirror the Honor screen to a TV without Wi-Fi?

Yes, but with restrictions:

• Use Wi-Fi Direct (if supported by TV).
• Connect your phone to your TV via HDMI adapter (cable required).
• Use MHL adapter (for older models Honor with MHL support).

Without Wi-Fi, wireless broadcasting is only possible with a direct connection (Wi-Fi Direct) or via additional devices (Chromecast, Mi TV Stick).

Why is there no sound when streaming via Smart View?

Reasons and solutions:

• 🔇 The sound on your TV is muted - check the volume and audio output settings.
• 🎵 The phone transmits sound through the speakers - in the settings Smart View select Sound through TV.
• 🔧 Incompatible audio codecs - try playing a different file (e.g. .mp4 instead of .mkv).
• 📱 The phone is in sleep mode Do not disturb - turn it off.

If the problem persists, try a different streaming method (eg. DLNA or Google Cast).

How to mirror Honor screen to Samsung TV?

For TVs Samsung (Tizen) do the following:

1. On TV: Settings → General → Screen Mirroring (or Screen Mirroring).
2. On the phone Honor: open Smart View in the notification bar.
3. Select your TV from the list and confirm the connection.

If it doesn't work:

• Update your TV firmware (Settings → Support → Software Update).
• Disable the feature IP Control in Samsung network settings.
• Reboot your router (sometimes changing the Wi-Fi channel to 2.4 GHz helps).

Is it possible to stream games from Honor to TV without lag?

Minimal latency is important for gaming. The best options are:

• 🎮 HDMI adapter (For example, USB-C to HDMI) — delay less than 50 ms.
• 📶 5 GHz Wi-Fi + Miracast (if the TV supports it).
• 🖥️ Steam Link (if the game is installed on PC and the phone is used as a controller).

Wireless methods (Smart View, Google Cast) provide a latency of 100-300 ms, which is critical for fast-paced games (shooters, racing games). For casual games (puzzles, strategy games), Wi-Fi is also suitable.

What's the best app for screen mirroring from Honor to TV?

The choice depends on the task:

• 📺 ApowerMirror — for screen duplication with control capabilities.
• 🎥 LocalCast — for broadcasting local videos via DLNA/Chromecast.
• 🌐 Google Home — to control Chromecast devices.
• 🎮 TeamViewer — for remote control of TV (if software is installed on it).

For most users, the built-in functions are sufficient (Smart View or Google Cast). Third-party applications are relevant if you need advanced features (screen recording, annotations).