I. Screen Mirroring (Android/iOS)
Disclaimer: Make sure to follow these steps in your Roku device settings before mirroring your phone.
Roku Settings Set-Up:
- Connect your phone and Roku to the same WiFi network and make sure your Roku is up to date on the latest software version
- Press the Home Button on your Roku remote
- Select "Settings" from the menu and press "OK" on the remote
- Select "System" and press "OK" on the remote
- Select "Screen Mirroring" and press "OK" on the remote
- Select "Screen Mirroring Mode" and press "OK" to choose your setting:
"Prompt" will give you an on-screen prompt asking you to confirm before mirroring your device
"Always Allow" will allow any device to connect automatically
"Never Allow" will disable your device from screen mirroring unless otherwise indicated
Android Phone:
- Swipe down from the very top to the bottom of your phone screen to access the phone's control center
- Tap the gear icon to open settings
- Then tap "Bluetooth & device connection"
- Tap "Connection preferences"
- Tap "Cast"
- Then tap on your Roku Player
[Back on your TV, select "Allow" on the prompt]
Disclaimer: Make sure to follow these steps in your Roku device settings before mirroring your phone.
Roku Settings Set-Up:
- Press the Home Button on your Roku remote
- Select "Settings" from the menu and press "OK" on the remote
- Then scroll down and select "Apple AirPlay and "HomeKit"
- In "AirPlay Settings" turn AirPlay "ON"
iOS Phone:
- Swipe from the top right to the bottom of the screen to open the phone's control center
- Tap on "Screen Mirroring"
- Tap on your Roku TV
- Enter the Passcode that appears on your TV Screen, tap OK
- Turn on your LG's Smart TV and select Screen Share from the office
- Tap Settings and choose where to play media, then select your LG smart TV from the device list
- Tap the LG TV listed to initiate connection
- Your smartphone's screen will be displayed on the TV when the procedure is complete.
https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-tv-how-to-screen-share-CT10000018-20150637965681
NOTE: 2018 and earlier LG Smart TVs do not allow screen mirroring directly from iPhones. Select 2019 LG TV models (OLED B9, C9, E9, W9, R9, Z9 series, NanoCell SM9X/SM8X, and UHD UM7X series) with Apple AirPlay 2 support allow screen mirroring directly from iPhones.
If you have an LG smart TV that is not AirPlay 2 compatible, possible workarounds include:
- Third-Party Apps: certain apps allow screen mirroring from an iPhone to an LG Smart TV, including Video and TV Cast, Airbeam, Airmore, and Mirror from LG Smart TV Streamer Cast. LG doesn't guarantee third-party screen mirroring apps will work on all LG Smart TVs (some of these apps may also be used with Android phones).
- Indirect screen mirroring: this can be done from an iPhone to an Apple TV device, which in turn passes the mirrored content to an LG TV via an HDMI connection.
https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-tv-how-to-screen-share-CT10000018-20150637965681
Before you begin:
Some BRAVIA™, Android™, and Google TV™ (after 2020) models do not support this function. Manuals are posted on your model support page. Screen mirroring is not a feature of Apple® devices. Use the Wi-Fi Direct® or the Apple AirPlay® feature, depending on the TV model. If you have an Android TV™/Google TV connected to a home network, you may be able to use the Chromecast™ built-in (Google Cast™) feature as an alternative to Screen mirroring. Follow these steps to setup Screen mirroring with computers using the Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 or Microsoft Windows 10 operating systems. Click here to see if your Sony TV supports Screen mirroring.
Notes:
Some TVs don't support 5GHz wireless frequency bands. Environmental interferences may reduce the video quality.
- Connect your mobile device and TV to the same WiFi network
- Press the [INPUT] button on the Bravia TV remote, select "Screen mirroring," then press the [Enter] button
- TV will go into standby and will wait for connection from a mobile device
- On the mobile device, tap on Settings
- Tap "Device connection"
- Then tap "Screen mirroring," then tap START
- On the "Start searching for devices" pop up tap "OK"
- Tap the name of your Bravia TV/model
- After a couple seconds, your TV will start mirroring your phone screen
- Make sure your iPhone and Sony TV are connected to the same WiFi
- On your Sony TV, Press the "Home" button then go to "Settings" (the gear icon)
- Go to "Device Preferences"
- Scroll down to "Apple AirPlay & HomeKit"
- Turn AirPlay On
- On your iPhone, go to the iPhone's control center by swiping down on the top right of the screen
- Tap on "Screen Mirroring"
- Tap on your Sony TV
- Type in the 4-digit code that displays on your TV screen
- After a couple seconds, your TV will start mirroring your phone screen
Note: Please be sure that your Android device and Samsung Smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network
- Pull down the notifications bar on your phone (two finger swipe down from the top of screen to the bottom)
- Look for the Smart View button and tap it
- Tap your TV when it appears
Note: Please be sure that your iPhone and Samsung Smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network
- In your TV, turn on the Apple AirPlay setting (Path: Home > Settings > General > Apple AirPlay Setting)
- Swipe down the upper-right corner of the iPhone screen to open the control center.
- Tap "Screen Mirroring"
- Select Samsung Smart TV from the list.
- An AirPlay passcode appears on your TV Screen, enter the passcode on your iPhone, tap OK
II. Chromecast (Android/iOS)
- Make sure the mobile device, tablet or computer you are using to cast is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built in.
- Open a Chromecast-enabled app.
- Tap the Cast button
Note:
The Cast button isn't located in the same place on all Chromecast-enabled apps.
- Tap the device you'd like to cast to.
- When you're connected, the Cast button will turn color, letting you know you're connected.
- You can now cast videos, movies and TV shows directly to your TV.
- To stop casting, tap the Cast button and then tap Disconnect.
Note: If your device runs Android 4.2 or later, you will automatically have the Miracast feature. It may be renamed as WIRELESS DISPLAY, SCREEN SHARING, SHARE AND CONNECT. LG Smart TVs automatically have Miracast receiver feature. If your TV does not have Miracast feature, you need to purchase the Miracast dongle
- From your mobile device go to SETTINGS, then SHARE AND CONNECT or any related option.
- Select the option to share screen and your TV should receive the signal shortly
- Chromecast allows you to send video, audio, pictures, and information from thousands of supported apps such as Netflix, Hulu, and many more.
- Once the Chromecast dongle is connected to the television, download Google Home Companion app to connect the device with your home wireless network
- Once installed, the installed Chromecast icon will appear in supported apps
- Tap the icon, and then select the device where you want to view the screen
https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-tv-how-to-screen-share-CT10000018-20150637965681
- Ensure your phone and Android TV or Google TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open the app you want to cast content from.
Note:
Casting from the Google Chrome browser on a mobile device is not supported.
- In the app, find and select Cast . If the app can be cast, the casting logo will be visible in the corner.
- A list of available devices will appear. Select the name of your TV.
- Press "Play" to start playback.
- When Cast changes color, you’re successfully connected, and the content should be displayed on your TV screen. You can control playback from your phone.
- To stop casting on your device, tap Cast and then Disconnect.
- Connect a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet to the same home network that the TV is connected to
- Launch a Chromecast supported app on the mobile device
- Tap Cast icon in the app.
- Select the TV as the cast destination
Note:
An internet connection is required to use Chromecast built-in
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00135368
Note:
Most streaming applications have a built-in cast feature. That includes Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube, among others. The following steps and screenshots detail the process for the Netflix Android application, but the process is generally the same for other streaming apps (although the interface might be slightly different).
- Make sure your Android phone and Roku TV or Roku device are on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open the streaming app you want to cast from on your Android phone.
- Select the Cast icon in the corner of the screen
Important:
In our example we're using Netflix, so we've made sure Netflix is installed on both our Android device and the Roku we're streaming to. And we're already signed into our Netflix account on both devices.
- When prompted, select your Roku TV or Roku device to begin casting. The streaming service app will then open on your Roku device to the content you wanted to cast. You can then continue to use your Android device as a remote control for choosing and adjusting content on your TV.
Note:
Follow these steps if you want to cast to Roku from your iOS device. We've used the Netflix iOS app as an example in this how-to, but it works the same way for other apps.
- Tap the Cast icon
- Select your Roku Device
- Wait for your iOS Device to connect to the Roku
- Confirm that the app/content appears on your TV screen
Once the app is cast to your Roku, you will see the app or its content on your TV. You can use your iOS device to control the app. You will also be able to control some settings like play and pause with your Roku remote.
- When you want to stop casting, simply tap the Cast icon on your iOS device again and tap "Disconnect."
