You can connect an iPhone to a TV either wirelessly (AirPlay / casting) or with a cable ; the best option depends on your TV model and whether you want the whole screen mirrored or just videos.

Main options at a glance

  • AirPlay (wireless) to Apple TV or AirPlay‑compatible smart TV.
  • HDMI cable with a Lightning–to–HDMI (Digital AV) adapter.
  • Casting via devices like Chromecast or some Roku/Android TV sticks from compatible apps.

Method 1: AirPlay screen mirroring

Use this if your TV supports AirPlay (many Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL and others from the last few years) or if you have an Apple TV box.

Steps (screen mirroring):

  1. Connect iPhone and TV/Apple TV to the same Wi‑Fi network.
  1. On iPhone, open Control Center :
    • iPhone with Face ID: swipe down from top‑right corner.
    • iPhone with Home button: swipe up from the bottom edge.
  1. Tap Screen Mirroring.
  1. Select your TV or Apple TV from the list.
  1. If a code appears on the TV, enter it on the iPhone.

To stop, open Control Center again, tap Screen Mirroring , then Stop Mirroring.

For just videos/photos (not full screen):

  • In apps like Photos or supported video apps, tap Share → AirPlay → choose your TV/Apple TV (same Wi‑Fi required).

Method 2: HDMI cable (works with almost any TV)

Use this if your TV has HDMI and you want a simple, low‑lag connection that does not depend on Wi‑Fi.

You need:

  • A Lightning Digital AV Adapter (for iPhones with Lightning port).
  • A regular HDMI cable.

Steps:

  1. Plug one end of HDMI into a free HDMI port on your TV; note the port number (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.).
  1. Connect the other HDMI end to the Lightning Digital AV Adapter.
  1. Plug the Lightning end of the adapter into your iPhone.
  1. Turn the TV on and switch the input to that HDMI port using the remote.
  1. Your iPhone screen should appear on the TV with sound.

Some “plug and play” cables combine HDMI, USB (for power), and Lightning into one, but they may not work with all paid streaming apps due to DRM limits.

Method 3: Chromecast / Roku / other streaming devices

If your TV is not AirPlay‑compatible but has a Chromecast, Google TV, Roku, or similar device, you can often stream from inside apps rather than full mirroring.

Typical casting steps:

  1. Set up the Chromecast/Roku on your TV and connect it to the same Wi‑Fi as your iPhone.
  1. On iPhone, install and open a compatible app (YouTube, Netflix, etc.).
  1. Tap the Cast icon in the app, then select the Chromecast/Roku device.
  1. The video plays on the TV while your phone acts as a remote.

This method is ideal when a single app supports casting but full screen mirroring is not required.

Quick tips, forum‑style advice

  • For gaming or anything where lag hurts (e.g., competitive shooters), a cable HDMI connection is usually smoother than wireless mirroring.
  • If the TV does not show up for AirPlay, double‑check that AirPlay is enabled in the TV settings and that both devices are on the same Wi‑Fi band (2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz can matter on some routers).
  • If one specific app refuses to mirror, try its built‑in casting button instead, since some video apps block full screen mirroring but allow direct casting.

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