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A lot of modern TVs have mirror features. Today we will inform you how to use this feature and connect your smartphone to a TV without Wi-Fi. Spoiler: it is easier than setting up your computer.
Before we start
Make sure that your TV is a smart one or supports an HDMI and your smartphone supports the mirror feature and MHL adapters to HDMI. Most Android 4.2 and later smartphones and all Apple devices have screen mirroring and all smartphones support MHL adapters.
4 ways of mirroring phone to TV without Wi-Fi
Screen Mirroring
This variant is the easiest as you just need to press 2 buttons. But both your TV and the phone should support the option of mirroring. Open screen mirroring (for example, MirrorShare) from both devices, and everything is ready.
You should know that your phone is not usable during the mirroring and all notifications are visible on the TV screen.
Special devices
The best example of such a device is Chromecast. First of all, you need to buy a Chromecast device. Then install the application “Google Home” on your smartphone. Use the instructions in the app to set up the device. Everything is ready and you even can use it on multiple TVs.
You can buy such devices from other manufacturers. The process of setting up will be almost the same but it is better to use their manual. The only disadvantage is the obligation to buy a device.
With HDMI cable
You will need an HDMI/MHL cable for the TV and an HDMI/MHL adapter for your smartphone. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- Connect the MHL adapter to your smartphone.
- Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your TV.
- Connect the HDMI cable to the MHL adapter.
- If your MHL adapter has a USB connector, then plug the micro-USB in the adapter and the other end into a power source.
- Enjoy!
Laptop
In this case, your laptop will be something like a bridge between the phone and the TV. Connect your phone to the laptop with a USB data cable and using an HDMI cable connect the laptop to the TV. Now you can play content from your phone on the laptop’s screen and mirror it.
Summary
When you do not have a Wi-Fi connection you still can mirror your phone screen to the TV. There are 4 ways of doing it: via the app, with a special device, using an HDMI/MHL cable, and via your laptop. While screen mirroring is the quickest one, the one with an HDMI/MHL cable can be the most intuitive if you have all cables. Make sure that your TV is a smart one or at least have an HDMI port.
FAQ
📱 Can you connect a phone to a TV without Wi-Fi?
Yes, you can use special apps or devices. Also, you can use an HDMI cable or your laptop. Read how to use them in our article.
🖥️How do I connect my phone to my TV without screen mirroring?
You can use a special device like Chromecast. Other variants are the use of a laptop or an HDMI cable. In our article, it is described how to use them.
📺 How to mirror a phone to a non-smart TV without Wi-Fi?
Use an HDMI cable to mirror a phone to a non-smart TV without Wi-Fi. You will need an HDMI/MHL cable for the TV and an HDMI/MHL adapter for your smartphone. The sequence of actions is described in our article.
🤔 How do I mirror my phone to my TV using Chromecast?
First of all, you need to buy a Chromecast device. Then install the application “Google Home” on your smartphone. Use the instructions in the app to set up the device. Everything is ready and you even can use it on multiple TVs.
