What is Screen Mirroring and how do I use it with my Samsung TV and Samsung mobile device?

SmartThings is Samsung's hub for controlling smart home devices and can be downloaded to both Android and iOS devices. SmartThings can automatically detect and connect to most Samsung TVs manufactured from 2016 onwards. If your TV was made before this, try connecting with Smart View instead. 

All available devices will be displayed. If you can't see your device, make sure that it is turned on. If it still isn't displayed, try turning it off and on again and restarting the SmartThings app. If it still hasn’t appeared, try rebooting your router.

You can find more information about SmartThings in our FAQ on how to use SmartThings.

You can also connect your smartphone to your TV using Tap View:

You can use AirPlay™ to share content from an Apple device on Samsung TVs manufactured after 2019.

If you're having difficulty connecting wirelessly, you can try using a HDMI adaptor to connect your device to your TV. HDMI adaptors are sold separately and offer support for devices with USB-C ports.

If you're using an older device without a USB-C port you may be able to find a compatible third-party adaptor, but its performance cannot be guaranteed.

If your smartphone or tablet isn't connecting, it is likely due to one of the following reasons:

Your devices aren't on the same Wi-Fi network. As a security measure, devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi network to allow screen mirroring. This stops your neighbour broadcasting to your TV by mistake.

Both devices do not have screen mirroring switched on. You need to have an open mirroring connection on both your device and the TV for mirroring to work.

Your phone has not received permission from the TV. Restart your phone and TV, then try connecting again. Make sure that you select Allow when it appears on the TV.