If you have a Samsung TV and a phone, you can connect the two devices and use your phone as a remote control or to stream content on the TV. Connecting your Samsung TV with your phone is easy and convenient, and it can enhance your TV viewing experience. In this article, we will show you how to connect your Samsung TV to your phone, step by step.
Check the Compatibility of Your Phone and TV
Before you start, make sure that your phone and Samsung TV are compatible with each other. Your phone must be running on Android 4.1 or higher, and your Samsung TV must support screen mirroring. If you are not sure whether your Samsung TV supports screen mirroring, you can check the user manual or contact Samsung customer support.
Check Network Connection
To connect your phone to your Samsung TV, you need to make sure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If your phone and TV are not on the same network, you will not be able to connect them. Check your network connection on both devices and ensure that they are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Connect Your Phone to Samsung TV using Wi-Fi
There are two ways to connect your phone to your Samsung TV using Wi-Fi:
- Connect with SmartThings App
- Download the SmartThings app on your phone from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Open the SmartThings app and sign in with your Samsung account. If you don’t have a Samsung account, you can create one for free.
- On the SmartThings app, tap on the “+” icon to add a new device.
- Tap on “TV” and select “Samsung”.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your phone to your Samsung TV.
- Connect with Samsung Smart View App
- Download the Samsung Smart View app on your phone from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Connect your phone and Samsung TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
- On your Samsung TV, go to “Settings” and select “Screen Mirroring”.
- On your phone, open the Samsung Smart View app.
- Your Samsung TV should appear on the app. Tap on it to connect.
Connect Your Phone to Samsung TV using Bluetooth
If your Samsung TV supports Bluetooth, you can connect your phone to it using Bluetooth. Here’s how:
- Turn on Bluetooth on both your phone and Samsung TV.
- On your Samsung TV, go to “Settings” and select “Bluetooth”.
- On your phone, go to “Settings” and select “Bluetooth”.
- Your Samsung TV should appear on the list of available devices. Tap on it to connect.
