How to mirror a screen on an LG TV

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Nowadays, you have all kinds of devices that you can use to watch streaming content. You can use your tablet, phone or laptop to enjoy the latest TV series. However, the downside to doing so is that the screen can be quite small.

Fortunately, you can mirror your screen to your LG TV to view content on a larger screen. You can use multiple devices to stream your shows to your TV screen. In this article, we’ll look at how to mirror each of them on your LG TV.

How to mirror an iPhone screen on an LG TV

To mirror content from your iPhone to your LG TV, you will need to have a device manufactured after 2019. You will also need a model that supports Apple AirPlay 2.

Mirroring directly from your iPhone to your LG TV may not be possible if you have an LG TV made before 2019. However, some workarounds can help you achieve this. Some apps like YouTube and Hulu have built-in features that allow you to cast content to your TV screen, but this won’t give you full mirroring capabilities. You will only be able to see and control what is on your screen at that particular moment.

Check out the different methods to mirror your iPhone to an LG TV screen.

How to mirror iPhone screen using AirPlay2

If your LG TV is on list On AirPlay2 compatible models, you can mirror your iPhone screen to your TV screen. Here’s how to do it:

1. Make sure your iPhone and LG TV are on the same wireless network.
   
2. Go to the content you want to mirror.
   
3. Click “AirPlay” and select your LG TV from the list displayed.
   

Your iPhone screen will now be mirrored on your LG TV.

How to mirror iPhone screen using third-party apps

If your LG TV was manufactured before 2019, you may need to use third-party apps like AirBeamTV to mirror your iPhone screen. Let’s see how to mirror a screen with AirBeamTV.

1. Download and install the AirBeamTV app on your iPhone.
   
2. Launch the app and select your TV from the list displayed.
   
3. Press “Start Mirroring” to have your iPhone screen appear on the TV.
   

Now you have used a third-party app to display your iPhone screen on your LG TV.

How to mirror iPhone screen using Chromecast

You can use Chromecast to mirror your iPhone screen to your LG TV indirectly. The iPhone casts content to Chromecast, which mirrors the video to the TV screen. The instructions below will show you how to do it.

1. Connect the Chromecast dongle to the TV.
2. Download the Google Home Companion App to your iPhone.
3. Click on the Chromecast app, which will now be available in supported apps.
4. Select the LG TV from the displayed list to start mirroring.

You have now used Chromecast to display your iPhone screen on your LG TV.

How to mirror an iPad screen on an LG TV

Apple’s AirPlay2 can mirror your iPad screen to your LG TV. To use this feature, you will need to have a TV after 2019. It must also support AirPlay2.

If you have an older LG TV, you may not be able to mirror your iPhone directly to your TV. There are several methods you can use to fix this problem. Apps like YouTube and Netflix have built-in features that allow users to stream content to their TV, but this is not complete mirroring.

Here’s how to mirror your iPad screen to your LG TV.

How to mirror iPad screen using AirPlay2

If your LG TV is on this list of Apple AirPlay2 compatible models, you can use the app to mirror your iPad screen to your TV. Check out the steps below to get started:

1. Connect your TV and iPhone to the same wireless network.
2. Locate the content you would like to display on your TV.
3. Press “AirPlay” and choose your TV from the list that appears.

Content will now be mirrored from your iPad to your LG TV.

How to mirror iPad screen using third-party apps

If you have an LG TV made before 2019, you may want to use an app like AirBeamTV to mirror your iPad screen. The steps below will show you how to start mirroring.

1. Download and install AirBeamTV on your iPhone.
2. Open the app and click on your LG TV in the list displayed.
3. Click “Start Mirroring” to begin the process.

With a third-party app, you have now mirrored your iPad screen to our LG TV.

How to mirror iPad screen using Chromecast

Chromecast is a feature developed by Google that allows you to cast content from your device to your TV screen wirelessly. You can use a Chromecast to mirror content from your iPhone to your TV, as shown below.

1. Insert your Chromecast dongle into your LG TV.
2. Download and install the Google Home Companion App on your iPad.
3. Tap on the Chromecast app which will now be available in supported apps.
4. Choose your TV from the list that appears to begin the process.

You are now mirroring your iPad screen to your LG TV using Chromecast.

How to mirror an Android screen on an LG TV

One of the most useful features of an LG TV is “Screen Mirroring”, which allows users to view their smartphones on the TV screen. Most Android devices also come with this feature which LG refers to as “Screen Sharing.” However, your Android will also need a mirroring app like Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct, or HTC Connect.

See how to mirror your Android screen to an LG TV with the steps below.

1. Turn on your LG TV and press “Screen Sharing” in the home menu.
2. Open your Android device and head to screen mirroring apps like SmartThings on Samsung phones.
3. Select your TV from the list displayed.

Your smartphone and your LG TV will start communicating and your Android screen will be displayed on your LG TV.

On a bigger screen

Screen mirroring is a useful feature that allows you to view your phone’s content on your TV screen. The advantage here is that you can view your videos in a larger format. This tutorial shows you how to mirror the screens of different devices on your LG TV, offering a better viewer experience.