I wanted to watch videos from my iPhone on my Samsung TV without dealing with cables. AirPlay seemed like the best way to do it. At first, I wasn’t sure how to set it up. I thought it would be complicated, but it turned out to be easier than I expected.
After a few quick steps, I was able to stream videos, photos, and even music straight to my TV. If you’re trying to do the same, I’ll walk you through the process. Here’s how I got AirPlay working on my Samsung TV in just a few minutes.
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How I Got AirPlay Working on My Samsung TV
I wanted to stream videos from my iPhone to my Samsung TV. It took just a few quick steps to make it happen.
First, I made sure both my iPhone and Samsung TV were connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, I adjusted the TV settings to turn on AirPlay. Here’s what I did:
- Pressed the Home button on the remote.
- Selected Settings from the menu.
- Chose General from the list.
- Clicked on Apple AirPlay Settings.
- Switched AirPlay to On.
That was all it took. After this setup, I could send videos, music, and photos from my iPhone straight to my TV without any hassle.
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How I Mirrored My iPhone Screen to My Samsung TV
I wanted to see my iPhone screen on my Samsung TV. It was quick and easy to do.
Here’s how I got my iPhone to mirror onto my TV:
- Swiped down from the top-right corner of my iPhone to open Control Center.
- Tapped Screen Mirroring from the options.
- Selected my Samsung TV from the list of available devices.
- Entered the code displayed on the TV into my iPhone.
Within seconds, my iPhone screen appeared on my TV. Now, I can share photos, watch videos, and even browse apps on a bigger screen without any extra cables.
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How I Fixed AirPlay When It Stopped Working on My Samsung TV
I tried using AirPlay, but it wouldn’t connect. After a few quick fixes, I got it working again.
Here’s what helped me solve the issue:
- Checked Wi-Fi – Made sure my iPhone and TV were on the same network.
- Restarted everything – Turned off both my iPhone and Samsung TV, then powered them back on.
- Updated the TV software –
- Went to Settings > Support > Software Update > Update Now.
- Reset AirPlay settings –
- Opened Settings > General > Apple AirPlay Settings > Reset Paired Devices.
After these steps, AirPlay started working again. Now, I stream videos without any issues.
What I Did When AirPlay Settings Were Missing on My Samsung TV
I checked my Samsung TV settings, but AirPlay was nowhere to be found. I tried a few fixes, and one of them worked.
Here’s what I did to bring back the AirPlay option:
- Checked my TV model – Made sure it supported AirPlay 2 (only models from 2018 or later).
- Updated the TV firmware –
- Went to Settings > Support > Software Update > Update Now.
- Performed a factory reset –
- Opened Settings > General > Reset.
- Entered the default PIN (0000).
- Confirmed the reset.
After these steps, the AirPlay settings finally appeared. Once I turned it on, streaming from my iPhone worked without any issues.
How I Connected My iPhone to My Samsung TV Without AirPlay
AirPlay wasn’t working for me, so I looked for other ways to mirror my iPhone screen. These methods worked well.
Using a Lightning Digital AV Adapter
- Plugged the adapter into my iPhone’s charging port.
- Connected an HDMI cable to the adapter and my TV.
- Switched my TV input to the correct HDMI port.
Using a Third-Party App
- Installed AirBeamTV on my iPhone.
- Made sure both devices were on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Followed the in-app steps to connect my iPhone to the TV.
These options let me mirror my iPhone screen to my Samsung TV without using AirPlay.