After an amazing trip, you’ve finally arrived home. Now, you want to cast all the photos and videos from your smartphone on your Samsung TV to watch with your family and friends. But how can you do that? Well, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will share multiple methods with a simple step-by-step process.
Note: Ensure both your phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network for these methods to work. Also, we’re using a Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV in this guide.
View Photos or Videos from iPhone on Samsung TV
Before we begin, ensure the AirPlay feature is enabled on your Samsung Smart TV from All Settings > Connection > Apple AirPlay Settings. From there, turn on the AirPlay feature.
Also, ensure that your Samsung TV is AirPlay 2 enabled by checking the list of compatible models on the Apple website.
Now that’s sorted, follow these steps to view iPhone and iPad photos on your Samsung TV:
1. Launch the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad and open one of the photos you want to view on Samsung TV.
2. Tap the Share icon and select the AirPlay option.
3. Now select your Samsung TV from the list.
That’s it! Now your photo will appear on the Samsung TV. You can swipe left or right on your iPhone to change photos on the Samsung TV.
Just keep in mind that closing or minimizing the Photos app will stop media casting to your Samsung TV, requiring you to repeat step 2 above.
If this is inconvenient, consider using the screen mirroring method. However, know that it mirrors the entire phone’s screen to the TV, showing all app switches, private notifications, and other activities.
Tip: Learn how to screen mirror iPhone to Amazon Fire TV stick.
View Photos or Videos From Android on Samsung TV
In this segment, we will show the steps for both Samsung and non-Samsung Android phones. Also, note that Samsung TV only supports Miracast-based screen mirroring, not Chromecast. If your phone doesn’t have Miracast, it won’t work on your Samsung TV.
Fun Fact: Miracast doesn’t require internet or being on the same Wi-Fi network to work.
1. Using Smart View (Only Samsung Phones)
Just like how we use AirPlay on an iPhone, you can use Samsung’s Smart View feature in the Gallery app to cast your photos on your Samsung TV. The best part is even if you lock the phone, the video will continue playing on the TV.
1. Launch the Gallery app on your Samsung phone and open any photo you want to view on the Samsung TV.
2. Tap on the Smart View (Play) icon at the top and select your Samsung smart TV.
3. A confirmation pop-up will show up. Tap on Start Now. You might need to select the Allow option on the pop-up that shows on the TV as well.
4. After the devices are connected, the selected photo will show up on the TV. Go through your photos on the phone and the same will appear on the TV.
Pro Tip: To disconnect from the TV, tap on the floating Smart View icon and select Disconnect.
2. Using Screencast (Non-Samsung Phones)
On non-Samsung Android phones, you need to use the screen-mirror technology to view photos on your Samsung TV. Here’s a step-by-step process:
1. Swipe down twice from the top of your Android phone to open Quick Settings.
2. Look for the Cast button. This feature goes by different names on different phones like a screencast, cast, mirror, screen mirror, etc. Tap on the available button. Alternatively, you may also go to Settings > Connections > Cast and enable it.
3. Now, select your Samsung Smart TV.
That’s all! Your Android phone’s screen will appear on your Samsung TV. Now, open any Gallery app on the phone and go through the photos to see them on the TV.
Pro Tip: You can also use third-party apps like Cast to TV, Miracast, etc., to view photos on TV. Also, know how to cast an Android screen to a PC using Wi-Fi or USB.
If you cannot cast photos and face some issues, here’s how to fix the screen mirror or cast not working on your Samsung TV.