The Chromecast dongle is the most popular and convenient option for streaming Android content to a TV. However, if you want to stream an Android screen to a TV without Chromecast on your TV, there are other ways to do it.
Are screen duplication and broadcasting the same thing?
You may be wondering if mirroring and screen broadcasting mean the same thing or if there is a difference between the two. There is, in fact, a difference between the two. In other words, the broadcasting of the content is not displayed by the broadcasting device, but only by the receiving device. Screen mirroring, on the other hand, allows you to display exact content on transmitting and receiving devices.
Streaming video from your Android device to your TV without using Chromecast allows you to watch popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube on your TV. You can also access your photos and presentations. Leading TV manufacturers such as Samsung, LG and Sony have made it easy for you to capture screenshots and mirror from Android phones, allowing you to access your favorite streaming services anytime.
Let’s take a look at 5 ways to discover these alternative methods of screen broadcasting:
Method 1: How to broadcast a phone on a connected TV
You can stream videos from Android to your TV, both through your set-top box and using the features on your smart TV that allow this. Here are the steps:
- The first thing you need is an Internet connection via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable.
- Second, your Android phone or tablet must be connected to this home Internet connection.
- Then identify the video you want to stream, select it, and then pause it. This ensures that you won’t miss watching any part of it.
- Then reach the three vertical dots at the top right of your phone screen and select the sharing option. After that, tap Show content on your TV at the bottom right of the screen, which is the case for most Samsung Android smartphones. It can be located differently in devices from other brands.
- Choose your TV from the list of devices you can stream to and you’re ready to watch content streamed to your TV without Chromecast. This method works with almost all smart TVs currently on the market.
Method 2: Stream to a TV without WiF using an HDMI adapter
Most smartphones, including Android, can be cast to the TV using the HDMI adapter. Any phone with a USB C port can be connected with this adapter, which in turn can be connected to your TV. Your phone must be compatible with HDMI Alt mode to allow the phone to send videos.
Method 3: Screen mirroring for Sony Bravia TV
You can filter the screen from a smartphone to a Sony Bravia TV even if it is not a smart TV as long as it has Wi-Fi connectivity. Here’s how:
- Press the home button on your TV remote control and select the settings option.
- Choose the system settings that will take you to the Wi-Fi configuration you need to select.
- Next, you need to turn on both the built-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.
- Enabling Wi-Fi Direct will take you to the Wi-Fi Direct setting.
- While you are there, select the “option” button and click on manual.
- Then click on Other method.
- You will now receive a WPA key on your TV. Access the settings in which you will activate Wi-Fi. Your phone will now display the Wi-Fi Direct network of your television that you will enter.
- Your phone will now ask for the WPA key that your TV has already given you. Enter it and select connect.
- Your TV will now ask you if you are sure you want to register the next device. Go ahead and accept.
- Your TV will show that it is connected to your Android device.
- Press the back button on your TV remote control.
- Go back to the WIfi settings and “forget” the Wi-Fi network recently created with your TV.
- Access the screen mirroring option using your TV remote control. The option on your phone can be displayed as play, throw, or screen mirror. Different manufacturers use different classifications. Click on it and you will be able to see the model of your television mentioned.
- You will now need to allow your phone to connect to your TV.
- Once you’ve done that, it will take a few seconds to start reflecting your phone screen on your TV.
- The next time you connect the two devices, things will be fine and the two screens will work in tandem.
Method 4: Mirroring a Samsung Android Device to an LG Smart TV
LG Smart TV and Samsung Android devices are a perfect combination for video streaming.
- Press the “Source” button on the remote control of your TV.
- Then select “screen mirroring” and your TV will wait until the available device is connected.
- On the Samsung device, go to “Settings”
- Then go to “Connect and share” and activate “Screen Mirroring”.
That’s it! Your LG TV will reflect and stream the content currently playing on your Android device.