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Suppose you had a picture on your phone that you wanted to show everyone in the room.

Wouldn't it be great if there was a better option than simply showing your phone to every single person?

Or what if you were watching a video or a movie on your phone that you thought would look much better on a bigger screen, like say getting Xfinity Comcast Stream on your Apple TV from your iPhone.

Well, after reading this article, you will be able to do just that.

I consume most of my media content on my iPhone. However, there are times when I've wanted to watch the same thing on my TV, simply because of the larger screen and better image quality.

And so, after spending a good number of hours going through articles and online forums, I was able to create this guide on how you can stream content from your iPhone to your TV.

You can stream from your iPhone to your TV by using Apple's AirPlay 2.

Other streaming methods include connecting your iPhone via an HDMI cable, connecting to a Roku streaming device, using a DLNA app, or using a Kodi media server.

In this article, I will give you a step-by-step guide on implementing all these different methods so you can stream content seamlessly from your iPhone to your TV.

Stream Videos From An iPhone To A TV Using AirPlay 2

To stream videos from your iPhone to your Apple TV or any TV that has AirPlay 2 enabled:

Make sure that your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
On your iPhone, find the content that you want to stream.
Tap on the AirPlay icon that shows up on your screen.
Select the TV that you want to stream the video to.
The video will begin to stream on your TV. If you want to stop the stream, simply tap AirPlay in the app that you are streaming from and select your iPhone from the list.

If the app that you are trying to stream from does not support AirPlay 2, you can check the app store on your TV to see if that app is available.

Mirror Your iPhone Screen To A TV Using AirPlay 2

AirPlay 2 also lets you mirror your entire iPhone screen to your AirPlay 2 compatible TV. You can do that by following these steps:

Make sure that your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Open the Control Center on your iPhone. To do this, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen on your iPhone X or later devices. If you own an iPhone 8 or earlier model, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Tap on the Screen Mirroring option.
Select your TV from the list.
If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV, type it into your iPhone to begin mirroring your screen.

To stop mirroring your screen, simply open up the Control Center, tap the Screen Mirroring option, and tap stop mirroring.

You can also stop it on your TV by pressing the home button (or Menu button on your Apple TV remote).

You can mirror your iPhone to your Apple TV without Wi-Fi, without using data.

Blow Up Photos On An Apple TV Or Use AirPlay 2 with a Smart TV

Streaming images from your iPhone to your Apple TV or AirPlay 2 enabled smart TV is very similar to streaming videos.

To do this:

Make sure that your TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Open your Photos app and select the photo that you want to stream.
Tap the share icon and swipe up to find the AirPlay option.
Select your TV as the playback destination.
If an AirPlay passcode appears on your TV, enter it on your iPhone.

Hook Up Your iPhone To A TV Using An HDMI Cable

Using Apple's AirPlay feature to stream wirelessly is very convenient.

However, just like with any wireless streaming technology, it can be a little unreliable because of the inevitable lag.

However, you can get around this problem by using a wired connection between your iPhone and TV.

The best way to create a wired connection is via an HDMI cable.

To connect your iPhone to your TV, you will need a Lightning Digital AV Adapter, an iPhone-to-HDMI cable adapter.

You can either buy this adapter from Apple or use a third-party product from Amazon; however, it is recommended that you buy from Apple for optimal performance.

However, if you are using a third-party product, make sure it supports High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).

To connect your iPhone to your TV via HDMI:

Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port of your TV.
Connect the other end to the Lightning Digital AV Adapter.
Plug the adapter into the Lightning port on your iPhone.
If you need to charge your iPhone while streaming, plug one end of a Lightning to USB or Dock Connector to USB cable into the second port of the adapter and connect the other end into a power source.
Change the input on your TV to HDMI to begin streaming.

Connect Your iPhone To A Roku Streaming Device

If you have a Roku streaming device and want to stream content to it from your iPhone, there are two different methods that you can use.

One is to cast directly from your iPhone. You can do that by following these steps:

Make sure that your iPhone and Roku devices are connected over the same Wi-Fi network.
Look for the Cast option on supported apps like YouTube or Netflix.
Tap the Cast button and select your Roku device from the list.

You can also use the Roku app to stream content by doing this:

Download the Roku mobile app from the App store.
Open the app.
Choose the Photos+ option from the navigation bar at the bottom of the app.
Select the media that you want to cast to your Roku device.

Both of these methods are equally good for streaming content from your iPhone to your Roku streaming device.

It is recommended that you try both of them out to see which one works best for you.

Browse Your iPhone's Media Using A DLNA App

Most smart TVs come with built-in support for AirPlay that lets you stream content from your iPhone or any other iOS device to your TV.

However, if your TV does not support AirPlay, you can try using third-party Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) apps.

It is important to note that DLNA apps will only let you stream unprotected music and video files.

This means that you will not be able to stream anything protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM), such as media purchased from the iTunes store.

DLNA lets you stream from your iOS device and other devices like PCs and consoles.

It also supports all formats, so you don't need to convert any video or install any special codecs to stream.

Most TVs will automatically show up on DLNA apps when connected over the same Wi-Fi network.

However, if this does not happen, you will have to open up your TV settings and enable DLNA.

Some popular DLNA apps for connecting your iPhone to your TV are:

MCPlayer (Arkuda Digital LLC) – Comes with a free lite version with limited functionality and a pro version.
Nero Streaming Player (Nero AG) – Is free but has in-app purchases available.
UPnP/DLNA Streamer for TV (iStreamer) – Is free but has in-app purchases available.

Each app works slightly differently, and so you will have to search online if you are having some trouble establishing a connection with your TV.

Browse Your iPhone's Media Using Kodi Media Server

Similar to using DLNA apps, you can use the Kodi media server for DIY media streaming.

To do this, you first need to get an Android-powered TV stick, plug it into the back of your TV, and then install the Kodi media server app.

This will allow you to stream unprotected video and music from your iPhone using AirPlay.

However, you won't be allowed to mirror your screen or play any content protected by DRM.

While the stick allows you to run any Android app on your TV, it can be slow, buggy, and unreliable. Kodi support also is unreliable and tends to break a lot.

Stream from your iPhone to a TV

There are many ways to stream content from your iPhone to your TV, the most reliable ones being a wired connection via HDMI or Apple's AirPlay 2 feature.

When wirelessly streaming, always make sure that both devices are connected over the same network.

If you've got Xfinity TV, you can cast your iPhone to the Cable Box using the Apple TV Comcast Workaround.

It is also recommended to connect over the 2.4 GHz band of your Wi-Fi as many smart TVs still do not have support for 5 GHz.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to disconnect AirPlay 2?

On your Mac desktop, you can disconnect AirPlay 2 by selecting the Mirroring option and turning mirroring off.

On mobile devices, open up the Control Center to stop mirroring or AirPlay.

Can I stream 4K video from an iPhone through a wired connection?

The Lightning Digital AV adapter limits screen mirroring and video output to 1080p HD.

So even if both your iPhone and TV support 4K, you will not be able to stream 4K content.

Can you play iPhone games on TV?

While it is possible to play iPhone games on your TV, it isn't viable because of the input lag and latency.

Thanks to the latest iOS 8 update, the video output on Apple TVs have been improved drastically.

An even better solution would be to use the Lightning to HDMI adapter to play over a wired connection for the least latency.