How to cast a samsung phone to a samsung tv

Casting content from your phone to your TV is beneficial if you want to share something on your phone for several people to see. It's also ideal for mobile-only videos that you want to see on the big screen (e.g. a Spotify video podcast). 

If you're scratching your head on how to screen mirror your Samsung phone to your TV, we've got your back. This easy, step-by-step guide will give you instructions on how to cast anything you want to your smart TV.

How to cast your Samsung phone to your TV

Make sure your smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Samsung phone. Don't worry; your TV doesn't have to be from Samsung to connect to your device.

1. Navigate to the content you'd like to cast on your TV, whether it's the TikTok app, a  web page on Google Chrome, or the Photos app.

2. Swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal the Quick Settings panel (this is where you'll find Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane Mode, etc.)

How to cast a samsung phone to a samsung tv

Smart View (Image credit: Future)

3. Swipe left and you'll find the Smart View icon (the play button inside a circle). Tap on it.

4. All your discoverable (and "castable") devices will appear. Tap on your TV.

Smart View (Image credit: Future)

5. A pop-up message asking, "Start mirroring with Smart View?" will appear. Tap on Start now.

Smart View (Image credit: Future)

6. On your TV, you'll likely get a message prompting you to allow an incoming casting request. Using your remote, accept it.

*** This app works with all Samsung Smart TV models from 2010 (C series) to 2017 (new M/MU/Q series) and Blu-ray Player with Smart Hub or VEWD (formerly Opera TV) ***

With Video & TV Cast you can browse through the web and stream or cast the World Cup or any video you want on your Samsung TV and Blu-ray Player. Just navigate to your favorite website and send the embedded video with a single tap to your Samsung TV / Blu-ray Player. The discovered video will be shown below the browser. A tap on the video link will send it to your Samsung TV / Blu-ray Player immediately.

>>> IMPORTANT NOTES, PLEASE READ

* To enable video casting please open the Samsung App Store on your TV or Blu-ray Player, browse to the videos category and install the free 'TV Cast' companion app.

* Please enter the ip-address of your Android device by using the number pad and up/down/left/right keys on your Samsung Remote.

* NOT SUPPORTED Videos: Flash video, Google Play movies, Netflix, Amazon and HBO and other DRM protected videos web-videos, online-movies, livestreams and live-tv shows.

* Please test your websites and videos in the free edition! If casting fails, upgrading will NOT make it work magically.

* The app does NOT mirror your full Android device, it just pushes the video part of a website to your Samsung TV or Blu-ray Player.

* To play mp4, m3u8 or other videofiles directly on Samsung TV or Blu-ray Player just enter or paste the full video-url in the browser address bar.

* Sometimes it is necessary to play the video on your Android device before the link gets detected for casting.

* If the connection does not work, please try to restart your Android device, Samsung TV / Blu-ray Player and wifi router.

* If a specific web-video, online-movie, livestream or live-tv show does not cast, please check our FAQ or send the website and video link to [email protected] by using the report feature in the app. We will try to add support for your video as soon as possible. Leaving negative Play Store reviews without any information about your issue will not give us a chance to help you.

* Security Note: For your safety Video & TV cast only needs minimal Android permissions to work. Unlike others we do NOT access your identity data, accounts, device id, phone status, gps location or contacts. Please always check the required app permissions before you trust and install any Android app.

* Refunds: Only within 24 hours after purchase. Please submit the Google Purchase ID.

>>> QUICK START GUIDE

1) Launch the free receiver app 'TV Cast' on the Samsung Smart Hub or VEWD (formerly Opera TV). You can find it in the videos category or by search for 'TV Cast'.

2) Open Video & TV Cast on your Android device, tap on the connect button and get your ip address.

3) Enter the ip address in the TV app.

4) Start casting by pressing "tap here to cast".

5) Enjoy your web-video, online-movie, livestream or live-tv show and share our app on Twitter or Facebook :)

>>> A MESSAGE FROM THE DEVELOPERS

If you have suggestions or discover any problems with Video & TV Cast, please let us know at [email protected]. We will help you as soon as we can.

If you like the app, please support us by giving a 5-star rating on Google Play or purchasing one of the addons. Thank you for all your support!

How do I cast from my Samsung phone?

Step 2..
Make sure your mobile phone or tablet is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device..
Open the Google Home app ..
Touch and hold the tile of the device you want to cast your screen to..
Tap Cast. Cast screen..

Why won't my Samsung phone cast to my TV?

Turn off and on Bluetooth If you're having trouble connecting your mobile device to your Samsung TV or connecting out from your Samsung TV to another device, try disconnecting Bluetooth in the settings menu on your Samsung TV. This may help you get things working again with your screencast.