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Are you trying to mirror your iPhone's screen to your TV without having to use Wi-Fi? This can be the case if you're staying overnight at a hotel or lost power at home. This wikiHow article will teach you how to mirror your iPhone to a TV without a Wi-Fi network.
Mirroring iPhone to TV without Wi-Fi: Fast Facts
- You can connect your iPhone to your TV using an adapter and an HDMI or VGA cable.
- If you have an Apple TV, you can enable Peer-to-Peer AirPlay to stream to your TV without a Wi-Fi network. However, you will need to enable Wi-Fi on both devices.
Steps
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![Step 1 Get an AV or VGA adapter for your iPhone.]()
Get an AV or VGA adapter for your iPhone. The most reliable way to mirror your iPhone screen to a TV without Wi-Fi is to use a cable, but you’ll need an adapter to do it. The kind of adapter you’ll need depends on your iPhone model, but one of the following should work:[1] -
![Step 2 Connect the Lightning or USB-C end to your iPhone.]()
Connect the Lightning or USB-C end to your iPhone. Plug it into the charger port at the bottom of your phone.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Connect an HDMI...]()
Connect an HDMI or VGA cable to the adapter. Choose a cable that will plug into one of the video in ports on your TV. Depending on your TV, this may be either an HDMI cable or a VGA cable. -
![Step 4 Connect the other end of the cable to your TV.]()
Connect the other end of the cable to your TV. If your TV has multiple HDMI IN or VGA IN ports, make note of which one you use. You may need to select the correct input source on your TV menu.- If you’re not sure how to select an input source for your TV, consult your user manual. There may be an “Input” or “Source” button on your remote or the TV itself, or you might need to access your TV’s menu to change the source.
- Some apps or streaming services may block you from mirroring your iPhone screen to your TV even with a cable.
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![Step 1 Forget any Wi-Fi networks on your iPhone and Apple TV.]()
Forget any Wi-Fi networks on your iPhone and Apple TV. Although this method does not require access to a Wi-Fi network, you’ll need Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled in order to transmit and receive signals from your Apple TV. However, this won't work if your iPhone or TV are connected to any active Wi-Fi networks. Here’s how to forget them:-
iPhone: Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the i button next to a network you’re currently connected to. Tap Forget This Network, then tap Forget to confirm your choice.[2]
- To forget other networks you’re not currently connected to, tap Edit to see a list of networks, then tap i > Forget This Network > Forget next to each of them.
- Apple TV: Go to Settings > Network > Wi-Fi. Select each network and click Forget Network.[3]
- You'll need to be using an Apple TV that's at least Generation 3 and running OS 7 or later. The iPhone must be from at least 2012 and running iOS 8 at the very least. This method will not work for older Apple TVs, non-Apple TVs, or older iPhones.
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iPhone: Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the i button next to a network you’re currently connected to. Tap Forget This Network, then tap Forget to confirm your choice.[2]
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![Step 2 Activate Bluetooth on your Apple TV and iPhone.]()
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![Step 3 Enable Wi-Fi on your phone.]()
Enable Wi-Fi on your phone. AirPlay will connect via its own ad-hoc Wi-Fi network, so you’ll need to turn Wi-Fi on if it isn’t already enabled. You can either do this by tapping the Wi-Fi button in your Control Center or by going to Settings > Wi-Fi and toggling Wi-Fi on.[6] -
![Step 4 Restart both devices.]()
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![Step 5 Tap Screen Mirroring.]()
Tap Screen Mirroring. It should appear on your iPhone's screen when your Apple TV detects it. You can access this button from your Control Center or from within certain apps.[7]- If this Peer-to-Peer method does not work for you, try using an HDMI cable.
- This will probably not work with Netflix or other streaming apps.
Expert Q&A
Tips
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Apple may prevent you from streaming some copyright-protected content from your iPhone to your TV. For example, you might be blocked from screen mirroring certain apps, like Netflix.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/iphone/iph93af723b9/ios
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102480
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102346
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102227
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/bluetooth-accessories-iph3c50f191/ios
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/111107
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/use-airplay-dep9151c4ace/web
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1. Connect the Apple Lightning Connector to your phone.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI port on your TV.
3. Select HDMI from your Sources button on your TV remote.
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