How to Enable Screen Mirroring on a Samsung Galaxy Device

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This wikiHow explains how to cast your Samsung Galaxy's screen to an HDTV.

How to Screen Mirror on Samsung

For Samsung Galaxy S5/S6, turn on your HDTV and unlock your phone. Swipe down from the top of your screen, then click “edit” and “Screen Mirroring.” Select the name of your TV, click “Connect using PIN,” and type the PIN displayed on the TV. For Galaxy S3/S4, find screen mirroring in settings under “Connect and Share.”

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Samsung Galaxy S5/S6

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  1. In order to mirror your Samsung Galaxy's screen, you'll need either a Samsung smart TV or a Samsung All-Share Cast hub.
  2. Depending on the type of TV you have, your process here will vary: [1]
    • For a smart TV, select the "Screen Mirroring" option using your remote's Source button.
    • For an All-Share hub, change your TV's input to whichever one is using the All-Share HDMI cable (for example, Video 6).
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  3. If you have a passcode enabled, you'll need to enter it in order to do this.
  5. This is in the top right corner of your screen.
    • This may also be a pencil icon on some phones.
  6. You may have to swipe left or right to view this option.
    • On some phones, this option may be called Smart View .
  7. For example, you might tap your TV's name here.
  8. If you're connecting to a Samsung smart TV with no All-Share hub, your S6 will connect automatically without entering a PIN. [2]
  9. As long as the PINs match, your Samsung Galaxy S6's screen should now be mirrored on your TV.
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Samsung Galaxy S3/S4

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  1. In order to mirror your Samsung Galaxy's screen, you'll need either a Samsung smart TV or a Samsung All-Share Cast hub.
  2. Depending on the type of TV you have, your process here will vary: [3]
    • For a smart TV, select the "Screen Mirroring" option using your remote's Source button.
    • For an All-Share hub, change your TV's input to whichever one is using the All-Share HDMI cable (for example, Video 6).
  3. If you have a passcode enabled, you'll need to enter it in order to do this.
  4. This is the gear-shaped icon on one of your home screens (or in your app drawer).
  5. [4]
  6. It should turn green.
  7. It should appear beneath the Screen Mirroring button.
    • Unless you have multiple devices with screen mirroring enabled, you should only see your TV listed here.
  8. As long as the PIN you enter on your device matches the one on your TV, your screen should be mirrored.
    • If you're using a smart TV, your phone should connect without a PIN.
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    Can I connect a Samsung Galaxy to a TV by using an HDMI cord or by using Google Chromecast?
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    Yes, but not all Samsung Galaxy. For the recent smart Samsungs, you can connect wirelessly without Chromecast or an HDMI cable by using Samsung Dex or directly mirroring your screen onto your TV. And those have to be TVs that support casting. If you have old TVs, you can use Chromecast or HDMI to mirror your smartphone on your TV.
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    How do I connect my Galaxy to a smart TV?
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    There is a tab at the top of your phone that says "smart view." Click on it and select the device you wish to connect to.
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    Depending on the TV you have if you were using a smart TV, it may not be worded in that manner or under screen mirroring. Reference the make and model number of the TV, and ask if that model has any capability of that nature. If you don't have it, or can't find the manual on it, the easiest thing to do is search for it online.
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      • If your Samsung Galaxy is running any operating system version older than 4.1.12, you may not be able to mirror your screen.
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      • You'll need to have your Samsung Galaxy fairly close to your TV in order for the cast to work. If you experience connection issues, try moving closer to your TV.
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      • Using any hardware other than Samsung's All-Share unit may cause issues or glitches when mirroring your screen.
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      • Mirroring your screen will quickly drain your battery. Be sure to monitor your battery consumption rate and, if necessary, plug your phone into a charger.
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      References

      1. ↑ http://www.samsung.com/ie/support/skp/faq/1057791
      2. ↑ http://techbeasts.com/how-to-turn-on-screen-mirroring-on-samsung-galaxy-s6-and-connect-with-smarttv/
      3. ↑ http://www.samsung.com/ie/support/skp/faq/1057791
      4. ↑ http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/51287/how-do-i-mirror-my-samsung-galaxy-phones-screen-on-my-tv/

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      1. Turn on your HDTV.
      2. Change your TV's input to enable screen mirroring.
      3. Unlock your Samsung Galaxy device.
      4. Swipe down from the top of your screen with two fingers.
      5. Tap Edit (or the pencil icon).
      6. Select Screen Mirroring (or Smart View ).
      7. Select your TV from the list of compatible devices.
      8. Select Connect using PIN and type in the PIN shown on your TV if prompted to do so.

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