What can I mirror my screen to?
Pick the device you are mirroring from and the screen you want to mirror to. You will get the exact method that works, from the built-in option to the receiver that runs on any brand.
Short answer: almost any phone or computer can mirror to almost any TV. If both devices support the same standard, AirPlay, Chromecast or Miracast, use that. When they do not, which is the usual case across different brands, open the Screen Mirroring receiver at tvee.app in the TV's web browser and connect with a 6 digit code. Pick your devices below for the exact steps.
AirPlay, Chromecast and Miracast also do not always work reliably, especially AirPlay to screens that are not made by Apple such as a Samsung TV or Roku. In those cases the Screen Mirroring app and receiver are a very solid alternative that bridges the gaps between brands.
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AirPlay vs Chromecast vs Miracast vs the receiver
| Method | Sent by | Received by | Across brands | Over the internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirPlay 2 | iPhone, iPad, Mac | Apple TV, AirPlay 2 TVs (Samsung, LG, Roku, newer Hisense) | No - Apple to AirPlay only | No |
| Chromecast (Google Cast) | Android, Chrome browser | Chromecast, Google TV, Cast-built-in TVs | No - Cast devices only | No |
| Miracast | Windows, some Android | Many smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Xbox | No - dropped on Pixel and stock Android | No |
| Screen Mirroring receiver | Any phone or computer | Any TV or screen with a web browser | Yes - any brand | Yes - with a 6 digit code |
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Screen mirroring questions, answered
What is the difference between AirPlay, Chromecast and Miracast?
AirPlay is Apple's wireless system, built into iPhone, iPad and Mac and received by Apple TV and many newer TVs. Chromecast (Google Cast) is built into Android, the Chrome browser, Chromecast and Android TV. Miracast is the Windows and Android standard, received by many smart TVs, Roku and Fire TV. They do not talk to each other, which is why a phone and a TV from different families often will not connect on their own. When that happens, the Screen Mirroring receiver bridges them through a normal web browser.
Do both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi?
For the built-in options (AirPlay, Chromecast, Miracast) yes, both devices normally need to be on the same network. The Screen Mirroring receiver can also connect over the internet using a 6 digit code, so it still works when the two devices are far apart.
My TV is not a smart TV. Can I still mirror to it?
If the TV itself cannot mirror, mirror to a small streaming device plugged into it, or open the receiver in the web browser of any device connected to that screen. Any screen that can open a browser can become a receiver.
Why is my screen mirroring laggy or not connecting?
Lag and dropouts usually come from a busy or weak Wi-Fi network, or from the two devices sitting on different networks. Move closer to the router, lower the resolution in the sender, and make sure both ends are on the same Wi-Fi band.
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How to mirror the most common device pairs
Step-by-step answers for the screen mirroring combinations people ask about most. Every pair below also works with the Screen Mirroring receiver, which runs in a web browser on any brand of TV or computer and connects with a 6 digit code over Wi-Fi or the internet.
How to mirror an iPhone or iPad to a TV
To mirror an iPhone or iPad to a Samsung TV (2018 and newer) or LG TV (2019 and newer), use AirPlay 2: open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring and choose the TV. For an iPhone to Roku, use AirPlay 2 on Roku OS 9.4 and newer, or add the Screen Mirroring for Roku channel. For an iPhone to Apple TV, AirPlay is the only option Apple TV accepts. iPhone and iPad cannot send Miracast or Google Cast, so to mirror an iPhone to a Fire TV, Chromecast or any TV without AirPlay, open tvee.app in the TV's browser, or use the Screen Mirroring app, and enter the 6 digit code.
How to mirror an Android phone or tablet to a TV
To mirror an Android phone to a Samsung, Sony or Android TV, open Quick Settings and tap Smart View, Cast or Wireless projection. To mirror Android to a Chromecast or Google TV, use built-in Google Cast. Some phones, including Google Pixel and most stock Android, no longer include Miracast; when Smart View or Cast is missing, open tvee.app on the TV and mirror with the Screen Mirroring app and a 6 digit code. Kindle Fire tablets use the same app.
How to mirror a Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook or Linux to a TV
To mirror a Windows PC to a Samsung, LG or Fire TV, press Windows + K and pick the display (Miracast). To mirror a Mac to a Samsung, LG, Roku or Apple TV, use AirPlay from Control Center. Any desktop with Chrome can cast a tab or the whole screen to a Chromecast. On every computer the universal route is screenmirroring.app/sender, which streams the desktop to the receiver on the TV with a 6 digit code, with nothing to install on the computer.
What about Xbox, PlayStation and TVs that are not smart?
An Xbox receives Miracast from Windows and Android through its Wireless Display app. A PlayStation does not support Miracast, but its built-in web browser can open the Screen Mirroring receiver. For a TV that is not smart, plug in a streaming stick, or open the receiver in the browser of any device connected to that screen. Any screen that can open a web browser can become a receiver.