This article shows you how to connect an iPhone to a TV using the appropriate adapter and an HDMI cable, an analog cable or the Apple TV using the AirPlay feature.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Use the HDMI Adapter
Step 1. Get an HDMI adapter for iPhone
Apple and some third-party manufacturers sell a Lightning to HDMI video adapter, which can be plugged directly into the iPhone's communication port.
- The iPhone 4 requires the use of a dedicated HDMI adapter that can be connected to the device's 30-pin port.
- Only iPhone 4 and later models can be connected to a TV via HDMI cable.
Step 2. Purchase or get an HDMI connection cable
Step 3. Connect the adapter to the communication port on the iPhone
Step 4. Now connect one end of the HDMI cable to the relevant port on the adapter and the other to a free HDMI port on the TV
- The HDMI communication ports of a television are usually located on the back or sides of the television.
- When wiring, make a note of the HDMI port number you are using. It is usually labeled "HDMI [port_number]" (for example, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.).
Step 5. Turn on the TV and iPhone (if you haven't already)
Step 6. Locate the TV remote control button to select the video signal source, then press it
It is usually located on the top right or left of the remote control and is indicated by the "Input" or "Source" item.
Step 7. Select the HDMI port you connected the iPhone to
The device is now connected to the TV.
The image displayed on the iPhone screen will be replicated exactly as it is on the TV screen. If you are using an iPhone 4, the TV screen will remain black until you launch an application for playing video content such as the YouTube app or a media player
Method 2 of 3: Use an Analog Adapter
Step 1. Get an analog video adapter
- If you own an iPhone 4S or earlier, you'll need to purchase an adapter with a 30-pin connector on one end and three 3.5mm connectors, one red, one white, and one yellow on the other.
- If you own an iPhone 5 or later, you'll need to get a Lightning to VGA port adapter. If your TV does not have a VGA port, you will need to use a cable and the HDMI adapter or Apple TV. Note: the VGA port is only capable of carrying the video signal, so you will also need to get an audio cable to connect the iPhone output with the TV input port. If you are using an iPhone 7, your best bet is to use the HDMI connection standard.
Step 2. Get a component or VGA cable
Step 3. Connect the adapter to the communication port on the iPhone
Step 4. Now connect the other end of the adapter to the connecting cable and finally connect the second end of the adapter to the appropriate video port on the TV
- Make sure that the color of the component cable connectors match that of the individual jacks on the TV: connect the yellow one (which carries the video signal) into the yellow jack of the TV, then repeat the operation with the white and red connectors (which carry the video signal). the audio signal).
- Make a note of the name of the TV port you used to make the wiring.
Step 5. Turn on the TV and iPhone (if you haven't already)
Step 6. Locate the TV remote control button to select the video signal source, then press it
It is usually located on the top right or left of the remote control and is indicated by the "Input" or "Source" item.
Step 7. Select the Component or VGA input port you connected the iPhone to
The image displayed on the iPhone screen will be replicated exactly as it is on the TV screen. If you are using an iPhone 4, the TV screen will remain black until you launch an application for playing video content such as the YouTube app or a media player
Method 3 of 3: Using the Airplay Feature with Apple TV
Step 1. Turn on your TV and select the video source your Apple TV is connected to
In order to take advantage of this type of video connection you will need to use an iPhone 4 or later and a second generation Apple TV (manufactured from late 2010 onwards) or later
Step 2. Turn on the Apple TV
Make sure you've selected the correct video source of the TV your Apple TV is connected to. The device user interface should appear on the screen.
If this is your first time starting your Apple TV, you'll need to set it up first
Step 3. Swipe your finger across the iPhone screen from bottom to top
This way you will see the "Control Center" appear.
Step 4. Tap the AirPlay Duplication item
Step 5. Select the AppleTV option
The image displayed on the iPhone screen should now appear on the TV.
