How to Mirror to a TV on Android

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This wikiHow teaches you how to mirror to a TV on using an Android smartphone. Screen mirroring lets you display your phone's screen on your TV. In order to mirror your screen to a TV, you need Android 4.4.2 or above, and a Chromecast, Roku, or Chromecast capable TV or device. Both the Android smartphone and TV receiver need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you don't see your smart TV available to for casting in the Google Home app, you can try using

Method 1
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Using a Chromecast

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    It's the app that has a multi-colored outline of a house on a white background.
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    Click on "Cast screen".
    • If you don't see the device or TV you want to cast to, make sure the TV and Chromecast are both on and connected to the correct Wi-Fi network.
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Using a Roku

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    You can tap the Settings app in your app drawer, or you can swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Settings gear
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    • The settings app usually has an image of a gear or slider bars, depending on what theme you are using.
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    It's towards the top of the settings menu.
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    It's in the display menu.
    • On certain Android devices, the screen mirroring option may be found under "Connect and Share" or the settings menu.
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    It's in the upper-right corner of the Cast Screen menu.
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    Your phone will start to search for nearby devices. Your Roku device should appear on the screen.
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    Once your Roku device is found, tap it to connect.
    • Make sure the Roku device is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Android smartphone.
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    You may be prompted on your TV screen to allow your Android phone to mirror its screen. Click "Yes" using the remote, if prompted.
    • Not all Android devices are equally equipped for screen sharing. If you don't see any options for Screen mirroring in your settings menu, you can still cast to your Roku device using a screen mirroring app.
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Using a Third-Party Mirroring App

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    The Google Play Store is the app with a colorful triangle on a white background.
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    The search bar is at the top of the screen.
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    It's the app that has an image of a phone and a TV both displaying an image of a clear dandelion.
    • If you have a smart TV, try searching for a mirroring app from the same brand as your smart TV, or you can use other third-party mirroring apps as well.
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    It's the green button below the app's name at the top of the page. Allow a few minutes for the app to install.
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    Once the app has finished installing, tap the green button that says "Open".
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    When you first open the app, you will see an advertisement. Just tap "Close".
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    It's the blue button at the bottom of the screen.
    • Make sure the smart TV, Chromecast, or Roku is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Android device.
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    You will see a list of all the devices on your network. Tap the one you want to mirror to. As soon as your Android phone connects, the TV will display exactly what is on your Android screen.
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    If prompted on your TV screen, use the corresponding remote to select the option that allows your Android phone to connect to your TV or casting device.
    • To stop mirroring, tap the blue icon with a TV screen on your Android screen. Then tap "Disconnect".
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